[ CHAPTER XI
CELLAR, ATTIC, AND CLOSETS ]
By SARAH CORY RIPPEY
The cellar floor—Ventilation—The partitioned cellar—Order in the cellar—Shelves and closets—The attic—Order and care of attic—Closets—The linen closet—Clothes closets—The china closet—Closet tightness—Closet furnishings—Care of closets and contents
[ CHAPTER XII
HANGINGS, BRIC-A-BRAC, BOOKS, AND PICTURES ]
By SARAH CORY RIPPEY
The charm of drapery—Curtains—Portières—Bric-a-brac—The growth of good taste—Usefulness with beauty—Considerations in buying—Books—Their selection—Sets—Binding—Paper—Pictures—Art sense—The influence of pictures—Oil paintings—Engravings and photographs—Suitability of subjects—Hanging of pictures
[ CHAPTER XIII
THE NICE MACHINERY OF HOUSEKEEPING ]
By SARAH CORY RIPPEY
Monday—Tuesday—Wednesday—Thursday—Friday—Saturday—House cleaning—Preparation—Cleaning draperies, rugs, carpets—Cleaning mattings and woodwork—Cleaning beds