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Our silversmiths are constantly bringing our new pattern in both solid and plated silver, but they wisely keep many of the old ones so that you can add to what you have. Instead of buying by the dozen –which is always wise if you can afford it –two, four or six complete place settings are being sold as a unit, so that you can add a complete place setting as you have the money for more. In this way you can have finer silver or plate, which becomes a lifelong possession. See the different patterns; make your choice carefully, taking into consideration your furniture and china. If you can afford it, buy a silver chest. It will save your hours of polishing and rubbing.

Treat groups of windows as one to give as much light and sun as possible to the dining room, as well as to get the best decorative effect. Draperies made to be drawn at night add much to the effect and little to the cost and are worth considering. The place and the type of decorating will determine whether they are to be hung over organdy, net, marquisette, or sheer rayon glass curtains or over Read the rest of this entry »