Ramblings at Random in Shanghai Memories
The narrator recalls a childhood moving between Shanghai and England, memories of a bound- feet amah, illness within a wary foreign community, and a cherished red silk outfit. A past church recital and Nixon era TV images contrast with the vivid colors of the Chinese attire.
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Wider leg pants trend fuels spring sportswear hype
Fashion notes highlight new wider-legged pants paired with platform sandals and open-toed heels to create a light, swinging silhouette. A crinkled natural cotton shirt era is revived in Indian gauze with crinkled texture, offered in solids, checks, plaids, and stripes to match culottes, pants, and skirts.
Soda Types Explained and Uses in Cleaning
Washing soda or sal soda provides heavy duty cleaning and can substitute phosphate detergents when mixed with soap. Baking soda equals bicarbonate of soda and replaces many cleaners and powders, also serving as deodorant antifungal foot powder and an antique cleaner.
Oriental Rugs: Verve and History Endure in Modern Decor
The article traces the long history of oriental rugs from ancient expeditions to present interiors. It highlights Afghan Bokhara Kirman and Sarouk patterns, their regional motifs, and color palettes, noting how they complement modern furniture and color schemes while maintaining mobility across floors.
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