Velvet fashion and tricotine corsages from 1927 era
Julia Bottomley reports on tricotine and crepe paper costume flowers for 1927 wear. She describes boutonnières wrist bouquets and shoulder arrangements, plus velvet dresses and jackets with new styling cues from Paris.
Wall to Wall Kitchen Closet Brings Winter Comfort
A suburban homeowner cuts a door sized opening in a kitchen wall to build a two sided closet with shelves and cupboards. Milk bottles on the back porch stay unfrozen in winter and groceries arrive through the porch doors. The design keeps foods dust free and preserves freshness while blocking winter drafts.
Tassels Return to Fashion in Home Decor Revival
The piece notes a tassel revival in home adornments from curtains to cushions, echoing grandmothers era styles. It highlights tassels on picture cords and lamp pulls, with Japanese and Chinese influences and a decorative example featuring blue silk, green satin, and silver cabochons.
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