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with so much color and character that 
breakfast and intimate little lunches will 
always be served there. Here, too, the 
children may take their afternoon snack 
without invading the more formal dining 
room. Since this little dining alcove is 
either part of the kitchen or very near it, 
effort is saved in serving and clearing 
away. 
There is always use for tables, and those 
that fold up out of the way when not in 
use commend themselves for several 
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Tiled- floor and 
glass topped table 
make this break¬ 
fast alcove as easy 
to take care of as 
it is to look at; all 
of which makes 
of it an arrange¬ 
ment suited to an 
apartment 
Wallace 
Old Colonial tradition is attractively 
followed in the chimney cupboard 
at the right, as well as in the china 
closet at the left, while additional 
storage is built in the deep window. 
R. Brognard Okie is the architect 
A fireside alcove, with settles, de¬ 
signed with a careful attention to 
detail which makes it an integral 
part of the whole room, as well 
as an interesting feature. The ceiling 
follows the lines of the arched opening 
