"Heavenly day, there's Grandmother's old mirror!" And we're off to a flying start with a decorating scheme that will call up reminiscences by the score. The charm of a Victorian room is its "fussy", domestic appearance, which gives the impression that you know you have too many possessions, but can't bear the thought of parting with a single one.
This version shows the typical Victorian "fussiness" well under control. The deep, two-toned wine carpet sets the theme of the room; the pink painted walls seem a reflection of its warm glow. The green leaves of the wallpaper border, outlining each wall and window, add distinction to a background otherwise cloyingly pretty.
Roses and green leaves pick up the color chorus on the Duncan Phye sofa and the pink moire draperies. The window shades are made of the identical fabric which covers the sofa.
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images and info provided by the Better Homes and Gardens Magazine ARCHIVE from the Zetu Harrys Collection
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