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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1976
Page
7
A design idea features bright plaid walls and yellow beams to mask sloped ceilings in an attic study. It recommends a wide rolltop desk English wing chair nautical accents pegged wood floor or soft carpet and window shutters to craft an inviting work den.
Mary Knackstedt of Harrisburg advises parents to plan rooms to fit a child's needs and tastes. At Hershey orphanage she consulted 150 units and found boys favor bold colors like blue and red, functional storage, accessible shelving, and durable flooring, with furniture scaled for younger and older boys.
The piece notes the rise of hanging baskets and decorative brackets, and offers guidance on containers, soil, watering, and fertilizing. It highlights plant harnesses, sun and wind effects on moisture, and recommends loose drainage soil and regular watering, with practical tips for soaking and rewatering.
The piece advises moving from a larger home to an apartment can prompt a fresh start and a chance to unload dated furniture. It recommends smaller scaled pieces, replacing lamps, and using a wall console table with leaves for flexible dining space, plus chairs that can serve as both dining and work areas.
Garden trends and decorating ideas feature guidance for readers in July 1976. Practical tips cover planting, maintenance, and affordable improvements for household spaces.
Expert Leslie Wood of Johnson Wax explains simple cuttings techniques for houseplants. Use three to five inch stems, root in vermiculite or sand, keep soil moistened, and transplant when roots appear in two to three weeks.
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