The Green Thumb tips and poinsettia bloom fix
George Abraham shares houseplant care for winter. Indoor plants need cutting back to refresh growth and avoid scorched edges from dry air. Dried arrangements can be made by air drying or using silica gel. a poinsettia bloom method is provided to force Christmas blossoms.
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Tailored shirt-waister ensemble from Basic Fashion Fall 67
Creative Woman appeals for a classic wardrobe piece the shirt-waister, slim and elegant with a crisp notched collar and button front. Style GNo 1345 includes a photo guide and sizing 31 to 40 bust, requires 344 yards of 45 inch fabric. To order send fifty cents plus mailing, Sue Burnett Troy Record New York.
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Double Knit Wardrobe Boosts Travel Comfort
Double-knit cottons for the sport of it should be a must on your wardrobe list. They pack wrinkle-free and keep their shape, making them perfect vacationers. Tents, A line shifts, culotte dresses, shorts, and pants are among the many roles they play.
Artful Living Shapes Decor With Lightweight Wall Pieces
New decorating trend blends paintings with furniture using airy displays and small rounded chairs. Galleries advise trial layouts on the floor before nailing, with varied groupings and off center placements. Figures like Helen Findlay and James Daggett offer tips to balance art, plants, and lighting for a relaxed, modern look.
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Camping fun and wall art tips for family homes
The piece explores the growing popularity of camping with new recreational gear and outdoor vacations for families. It covers arranging wall displays, mixing painting styles, and avoiding glare on glass, plus playful toddler bath time tips to turn washing into a game and keep a child happy.
In Trouble and Jealousy Advice Column Excerpt
A reader asks about drug addiction and stopping purchases at sixteen. The adviser urges seeking medical help, quitting on their own if possible, and not letting friends or fear deter progress. A separate letter about jealousy in a long term relationship prompts counsel to self-improve and show consistent kindness to the partner.
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Fall fashion shifts with long and short silhouettes
Fall and winter styles blend mini and midi lengths. Designers pair a midi with a mid calf coat and vinyl slicker. Velvet shirt dress, gold chain, bracelet, swinging earrings, and disc circle pins emerge as popular accessories.
Shirt Takes Over In Sleepwear Fashion Shift
Sleepwear trends move away from boudoir looks as shirts replace gowns in the market. Designers offer paths from sheer georgettes to striped pieces in floral voiles and Swiss prints, presenting a brighter, more versatile sleepwear style.
Culotte Skirts Go Fashionable This Summer
Culotte skirts once tied to sport and leisure take a refined form this season. Designers favor silk fabrics and divided skirts that suit town wear yet retain graceful seated lines and flowing movement for summer ensembles.
Grandmothers Help Without Forcing Solutions
A grandmother counsels gentle, nondefensive support to parental caregivers worried about a kindergarten lagging granddaughter. Offer practical help like babysitting to ease parental stress, invite safe playdates, and ask what you can do to assist. Reassure that grandparents can help without taking over.
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Short Skirts Hold Center Stage In Fall Collections
Fashion notes say hemlines remain nearer the straight line than broad flares. The miniskirt still draws attention despite rumors surrounding a Dr Zhivago silhouette. Designers keep short skirts in the lineup for the season.
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