PLEASANT. HOMES THE REAL NEWS in the up- holstery world is the removable cover , . . not a slip cover but a regular attachéd upholstered cover ; , . not a slip cover, but for . cleaning. The secret, of course, is in snaps and zips that attach the pieces of the cover to the frame of the chair, and the idea works quite as well for an all-upholstered chair as for the wood frame chair. When this becomes a reality in our homes, we’ll buy both summer and winter coverings when we buy the chair, quite as a mat- ter of course, and there will be easy ways of re-ordering new covers for old chairs, However, this has only just been intro- duced to the trade, so it will be later in the fall before you can actually say, “Send one out.” What makes us mad is that no one thought of the idea long ago. In the meantime, what about all the frayed and faded chairs in captivity that will have to “do” for quite a while to come? They need recovering, and most of us like to perk them up a bit, Then there are the rest of us who will ‘go to market for the good old ‘tried and true uphol- stery covers that are sewed and tacked on the same as always. For fads may dome and fads may go, but these continue to be favorites because of their good sitting. Our fashion points are meant to take in the world—of- upholstery, so we hope you’ll find here ideas that will fit your own particular problem. Furniture coverings are go- ing to be, a bit plainer than they’ve been because walls and rugs are getting fancier. So you'll see many interesting plain-effect materials that are as fine as silk for decorating. But, of course, if your floor and walls are plain or fairly so, you'll still find plenty of flowered materials to bless your- gelf with, The plains will, how- ever, steal the fashion picture, for they will emphasize new STRIPED MOTIF TOWN WEEKLY MAGAZINE SECTION 0 OO by ELIZABETH BOYKIN textures that are not so nubby and tweedy as formerly but of unusual surface ‘effect. Some- times this will be achieved by combinations of rayons with cottons, linens or wool. Leather for upholstery is go- ing to be the very last word, but you’ll be seeing new surface effects. Cowhide stamped to look like ostrich, reptile or other unusual skins will be the smart- est thing, Raw hides will be very much in, and interesting color effects are going to be featured, such as, white, sage greens, and all the range of the warm browns. Stripes are literally every- thing in the figured world. Broad stripes (up to six inches in width!), medium stripes, pin stripes. They afford the effect of pattern without seeming to clutter up the picture. They can be used to introduce ecomple- mentary or matching color, or just to introduce a dashing note of chic, So don’t pass them up when you set out. to shop for new upholstery fabrics. Floral designs are definitely trending toward . smaller scale designs 4s a reaction from the huge motifs that have been. the rage these past seasons. And there are rather formal classic medallions, a great many floral stripes and perfectly lovely all- over sprigged designs. Back- grounds include some fine deep reds, many amber-to-russet tans, a deep dull green, a gunmetal tone that seems to go with any- thing. In the light tonz grounds, white continues to hold its own. Pinks in the mauve-ish casts are still tops. The blues, as usual, take the center of the stage, but they're grey-blues or warm deep blues rather than the green- blues that have had things their own way so long. Frimmings lend glamor and individuality to upholstered fur- niture. And a loose flounce is smarter around the bottom than a fastened. or pleated one, This Stripes are the rage in decorating just now and nothing is smarter than a sofa with dynamic stripe coupled with a subtle all over patterned carpets loose flounce will be finished with braid and will often have kick pleats zt the corners only. Or it will be scalloped and edged with fringe. (preferably houcle in an uncut loop). Hollow brass ball fringes’ are going to be turning up, too, says an im- portant arbitor of decorative fashion, and the wood, glass and moss fringes are still going to be used with a flourish. They're unexpected and exciting on up- holstered furniture, which is all the more reason for using them. Youll find = combinations: of materials very much in—that is, a plaid for the seat and a plain for the rest of the piece. Also watch for’ shirred cushion tops or. upohlstered pieces for stylized rooms, because you're probably going to be seeing them about. Extra odd cushions in square, round or oblong shape continue to add fresh de- ‘tails to the ‘decorative picture MODERN LIVING ROOM This interesting living room imparts the modern feeling through pale gray walls, a washed burgundy carpet, round rig in off-white, sofa in burgundy figured material + ‘and lounge chair in chartreuse velvet, mn, and to. provide a way to intro- duce or accent a color. The main caution about up- holstery this year is that the hale. and hearty wear-like-iron materials aren’t the whole show. They haven't the style that the less permanent materials have » » any more than clod-hops per shoes can compete with a trim pair of open-toed sandals, even, if the clod hoppers would wear out four or five of the cute little numbers. So don’t go for the mohairs and brocatelles just because they are so sturdy. At least consider the lighter smarts er fabrics that may have to. be replaced before you’me old and gray, for isn’t everything that's gracious. a bit more trouble? You wouldn’t expect your fall suit to do for ever and aye, -— would you? Then why isn’t twe or three years long enough for furniture covering? IF YOU ARE interested in upholstering some of your old chairs, Mrs, Boykin will be glad to send you her bul- ‘ letin “How to Upholster a Chair.” Just send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your request to TOWN, P. O. Box 721, Rochester, N. Y. O00 AUTUMN is lawn seeding time! The soil is warm, nights are cool, and rains are adequate. Healthier and more likely to sur- vive the hot dry summer than spring seedlings are the grasses planted between mid-August and late October... They root more deeply and are less likely to fall victim to weeds, which are dormant in autumn. they grow better in the cool, wet weather, The success of a lawn depends, of course, on many factors— drainage, grading and leveling, fertile soil, preparation of the seed bed, and the use of high grade seeds, If the surface has been carefully graded, a good surface drainage will be assured. Depressions, which are a real menace to the grass, must be carefully filled im before the HAS THIS year been a dis- appointment because flowers have not bloomed, fruits and vegetables have been in- ferior? TOWN’S Garden Edi- tor will be glad to help you find the trouble. He will an- swer questions on the cultiva- tion of plants, flowers, shrubs and lawns, He will also arrange to have cata. logues sent you. Address all inquiries, enclosing a self. addressed stamped envelope: Garden Editor, TOWN, P.O, Box 721, Rochester, N. Y. 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