Home And Fashion Suggestions

Taranaki Daily News, 1 May 1937, Page 13 (Supplement)

Home And Fashion Suggestions

^ ''& Life's Little Tell-Tale Hallmarks

£r»H^R33ure xrtany little things by .-syMch every woman teffv quite unconsciously, ihe type t o which she belongs. It as an interesting study, this ^personality tracing," and ra thW a useful guide to friendgllip. V'" V ' . Notepaper reveals quite- a lot. Hxghly coloured, slightly scented paper causes a f eeling o£ annoyance to the recipient who has the good taste to write her ? own letters on plain, fairly heavy .paper, giving out only its own "papery" smell. > The woman who uses heavy, • sickening perfume violates good taste.: and -at the same time advertises her personality. The one who appreciates the less \ obvions, more subtle, forni of attraction • — mere-suggestion-perfume-r-finds little pleasure in her company. • Similarly with jewellery, the wearing of which ea p. either mahe or mar good appearance. The person who literally jingles as she walks is simply ashing tfor scornful eomment and ,dis" B|>laying ignoranee of igood /Maste. A little jewellery, judifeiously worn, enhances charm hand caUs for admiration. More subtle, perhaps, but fequally revealing, is reaction •Pivrfnn o

and in her new:''£smartness," •' ' sophistieation j ' ' • orv . whateyer she cares to nanic it, stand revealed. ' -''V Renovating the Suitcase; Leather stiitca'ses ..usually: giye good service. A little care Avill help them to retain tixeir smart appearance i'or a long time. After use, dust the case regularly, inside and out. Tben damp a cloth with water and a little cleansing disinfectant and ' wipe the inside. The case should always be left open for a few days before and after use. Grease stains. on the outside can always be removed by.covering them with a little Fuller 's earth. Leave for a few hours, then wipe off with a soft cloth. The outside of :the cases should be rubbed oceasionally with a littlfe oliye oil, as this feeds the leather. Leave the oil on for at least a day, then polish with a soft duster and finish with a little furniture cream. The locks and hinges should be smeared oceasionally . with oil to remove all traces of rust. Place a little thin machine oil inside the lock by means of a small feather. ; If corners are breaking or becoming shabby a little visit to a saddler is advised. .... .... y ,

Neat As To Ankles. 'To make your ankles slender ; ;and shapely, and to strengthen ' the arches of the feet, sit on a . chair and put the right leg over the left knee, allow your foot to dangle, then twist yoiir foot round ten times to the right, and then ten times to the left. Repeat the same with the left leg over the right knee. To "thin'Megs which are too thick, and to give shape to the calves of over-thin legs, sit in a straight-backed chair with your 'foot straight. out in / front pf you pointing upward. Twist it round ten times to the right and then ten times to the left. ' , Book-Ends from Logs. The vcry simplicity log book-ends . makes them attractive. They would look charming in any room and, of course, . are just perfect for, a country cottage. Buy two silver birch or elm logs and saw'off one end of each log slantwise' to make the top a nice shape.' The ta.llest side of. the Ipg is intended to rest againsfc the books. Then take off qnother small slice with the saw where the log.wi'll touch the books. After you have finished sawing, wrap a piece of sandpaper . round a blpck of wood and rub •

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