Screen Rescues Homely House
A tall front yard screen conceals a homely house front and forms an entrance courtyard. Built with cedar 2x4s between rails, spaced six inches, it develops an interesting pattern using short crosswise 2x4 inserts at irregular intervals. Panels of colored plastic or painted hardboard may be used as inserts between grooved cross pieces.
Privacy Baffles for Street-Facing Windows
To protect privacy from a street view, install a front window baffle. Place it closer to the house or use an offset line of three baffles with two feet overlap. Create a pattern like a vertical board fence with alternating boards and slim gaps for an airy crisp effect.
Anything Goes In Race For Fashion Status
In a fashion battle among stores Alexander's experiments with year round European imports and a Tomorrow Shop men’s boutique run by Jay Rutherford, a longtime social figure and former protocol official. His focus blends chic appeal with accessible pricing as it courts a younger, curious, capitalistic audience. Notables connected include Mrs. Frédéric Vreeland and Diana Vreeland influence, with a boutique aimed at exclusive clients like Mrs. John Lindsay and Doris Dukeed clientele.
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Spain
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Frederick Vreeland
Alexander
John V. Lindsay
Jacob K. Javits
Ronald Tree
John Converse
Harry Winston
Doris Duke
Thomas Bancroft
Some Stains Last Longer and Fashion Notes
A brief note on stain longevity for wood and siding compares colors, favoring yellow brown gray brown and black brown over red browns that tend to turn purplish. It mentions a feminine cotton dimity shirtdress with rosebud embroidery, a wide ribbon belt at the waist, and a full skirt with long billowing sleeves.
Cotton Styles Dominate Wardrobe for '68 Fashion
Maid of Cotton Susan Holder showcases a diverse cotton wardrobe from demure to tailored. Day dresses feature checks and floral prints with lace trims. sleek jackets layer over high belt silhouettes. The collection includes oversized coats, vibrant prints, and after-five gowns in twill, gabardine, ottoman, and brocade fabrics.
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Maid of Cotton
Susan Holder
Nderneath
Tokyo
Ésca
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