February, 1913 
HOUSE AND GARDEN 
Heavy mahogany is replaced with light and delicate fittings and the 
color schemes are carried out carefully in but two colors 
Pink and white predominate in this girl’s room and are repeated in 
the ribbon and rose border 
to everyone, but could these rooms be seen in their natural colors, 
without doubt the impression would be that this is one of the 
most beautiful of color combinations. Graceful wistaria forms 
the foundation of the floral design in these rooms, the bunches of 
blossoms draped artistically from the ceiling. The same flower 
detail is shown in the hangings, bed and couch coverings, while 
even the screen is finished in lavender and white. The bed with 
its wicker appointments is done in the same color scheme. The 
lighting in these rooms differs somewhat from that in the other 
rooms, having little gas fixtures of artistic design inserted in 
the walls, while a reading lamp stands by the side of the bed. 
While speaking of furniture it might be well to mention bed¬ 
side tables that are in each bedroom. These are of the same de¬ 
sign and construction as the beds and are covered with glass 
tops. Those who appreciate the luxury of reading in bed find 
The living-room is 
such articles add greatly to one’s comfort. They may contain 
besides the lamp a water pitcher and glasses. 
Another room in this house which is equally attractive, shows 
rattan and wooden furniture of comfortable form and artistic 
design in which pink and white predominate. This is a dainty 
room, furnished appropriately for the daughter of the house. The 
border of the wall paper is of ribbon and rose pattern, while 
the cretonne hangings are all of pink and white. The lighting 
is mostly from the sides, but over the dressing table has been 
introduced a hanging light which affords better illumination here 
where more light is appreciated. 
Each room is just as carefully thought out, and each is devoted 
to two colorings which harmonize perfectly. To be sure, oc¬ 
casionally we find a room furnished in the Colonial period, but 
the general idea throughout the house is for up-to-date, artistic 
and well thought out schemes which go 
for perfect furnishing. This plan has- 
been chosen for exactly what it 
represents—the fitting up of a summer 
home, using care to exclude the heavy 
mahogany pieces and substitute light,, 
airy and delicate fittings which harmo¬ 
nize with the idea of what a summer 
home should contain. 
The house is as yet very new, hav¬ 
ing been finished only last year. In¬ 
several years’ time, when the vines have- 
grown and the trees have grown up to- 
overshadow the plain and simple ex¬ 
terior, one will see a decided change 
in the grounds. This may appear a 
great advantage, objection being made 
to the present severity of the exterior 
without its setting of trees, shrubs and 
flowers; but to the expert critic, there 
is a feeling of relief to find a house like 
this which speaks for itself in its dignity 
and well-defined originality of con¬ 
struction and manner of furnishing. 
Especially in the bedrooms is the mis¬ 
tress to be commended. The idea of a 
two-color scheme for each, followed 
out to the smallest detail of harmony, 
is better than endeavoring to have each 
room a different single color. 
long and well proportioned, its chief feature being a fireplace of Colonial de¬ 
tail in harmony with the white trim 
