Adapted from Woman’s World, March, 1921

The chief decoration of this bedroom is supplied by a most unusual cretonne on whose white background garlands of flowers in yellow, purple and rose are twined around ribbon-like stripes of a delicate green-blue, and festoons of narrower ribbon are caught up with nosegays at intervals. Read more »

Charm and Color in Bedroom Decorating Themes

By Winnifred Fales
Adapted from Women’s World, March, 1921

More, perhaps, than any other room of the house, there is in the bedroom an opportunity for personal expression. The downstairs rooms may be a little more conventional to suit the needs of the family, and be prepared in case of visitors. Read more »

Here are some neat pictures from the Woman’s World magazine of March, 1921.  They are from an Olson Rug Company advertisement in the magazine, and include a living room, dining room, and bedroom. Read more »

A rag rug can be made on a hand loom at home.  It makes a thick and serviceable covering for the floor.  To make a rag rug, use a warp of strong cotton thread, and weave in any kind of rags twisted into small rolls.

First use a strong cotton yarn reeled into skeins of five knots.  About one skein to the yard of carpet will be required, with about three knots additional for binding at the end of each breadth. Read more »

Home wallpaper has several advantages.  First, it is suitable for walls that are rough or uneven, and assists in keeping the rooms tight and warm.  Also, there are many patterns and colors of wallpaper to match the decor of any room.  A room can be repapered whenever needed or desired. Read more »

How to Choose Furniture

Homemakers in the early 1900s were advised to use discretion and restraint in furnishing their homes, especially at first.  Here are some guidelines from “Household Discoveries” in 1909. Read more »