Decorator Color Debates Color Cycles With Dorothy Liebes
Dorothy Liebes told a Toronto meeting of the Society of Interior Decorators of Ontario that there is no such thing as a new color. She says color cycles reflect a desire for change and that black remains a costly dye. Liebes urges restraint and personal color schemes, with the carpet as the room’s tone setter.
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Toronto
Society of Interior Decorators of
Ontario
Decorator
Dorothy Liebes
Lee-Bus
Society of Interior Designers of Ontario
American Institute of Interior Designers
Liebes color palettes redefine interiors with bold textures
The piece outlines Mrs. Liebes influence on interior furnishings through varied textures and vibrant color schemes. It highlights her belief in using tactile comfort and striking, energetic palettes to offset glassy modern architecture.
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Liebes
Antron Nylon
Silver shovel debuts at trade show in New York
A costly 40 inch silver shovel with solid blade and ebony shaft was shown by Joseph J.S. Boardman of Wallingford Conn at the Retail Jewelers for America trade show in New York. Designed for ground breaking ceremonies the shovel originated after a Richmond Va jeweler customer sought a ceremony tool. Boardman has produced fifteen shovels so far.
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Jewelers For America
New York
Joseph JS Boardman
Wallingford
Design's visual impact spans color row keys and more
The text discusses visual impact as a vital design element and notes color values from a single row key as a source of variation. It cites a recent effort by a designer focusing on a column related design approach.
Control of Sea and Home Decor Guidance
A fragmented 18th century cannon distance defines sea control while a decor guide urges systematic planning. Tips include seeking help, visiting showrooms, collecting color swatches, and maintaining a scrapbook to avoid impulsive purchases in furnishing a home.
Australia to adopt decimal currency named royal by 1966
The Windsor Star notes Australia plans a 1966 currency shift from pounds shillings and pence to a decimal system with a 100 unit base. The new unit will be called royal and pegged to Canadian money by daily exchange rates. The piece questions loyalty to the Crown if Britain moved to a republic or the Commonwealth changed.
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Australia
Britain
Commonwealth
Windsor Star
Needlecraft patterns offer teen doll knit outfits
A playful advert promotes fall knits for 1:34 inch teen mode dolls. Pattern 7106 includes a three piece suit kerchief gown slacks shorts vest and mohair. The pattern price is 35 cents.
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