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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
May 15, 1946
Page
6
A homemaker seeks brighter living space and discusses curtain choices with a friend. They critique a dark blue green room, test lightening with pale daffodil curtains, a fixed heavy drape, and a roller blind to reduce glare. A Bris bane interior column will detail these ideas next week.
The author argues for adaptable layouts over fixed decor, noting movable chairs and adjustable blinds to harmonize with garden views and river scenery. They caution against overemphasizing curtains when repainting or dyeing existing fabrics could better brighten a small room and preserve the view.
Advice for mothers on dressing babies to protect them from temperature changes. Emphasizes multiple thin wool layers over a cotton singlet, noting air trapped between layers keeps warmth stable. Recommends adjusting garments with weather, boiling cotton singlets, and careful washing to maintain wool quality.
A woman doctor notes difficulties keeping a baby warm at night as clothing shifts with the child’s growth. A practical solution describes using a single under blanket, a long outer skirt with drawstrings, and a snug sleeved cover to prevent wriggling free of garments while keeping baby comfortable and safe through the night.
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