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THE CHINA MAIL, JULY 16, 1988.
Diary Of A Lady With A House
· By ELIZABETH MacRAE BOYKIN
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Wednesday Went
Jessica Dragonette's and stayed for tea. A petite little thing is she with her light hair and brown eyes.
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Monday-went to look for some new little tables. Here are some bright thoughts I picked up.....a table with a sunken hole in, its top to hold a metal container for flowers Thursday I have to keep remem- the or plants; an end table with a radio bering not to "do and don't" in its base; a two tiered coffee table, children over things just because There's a fine line which makes serving tea or coffee they bother me. easier as the lower level can hold ex-of distinction there, but a trà cups, napkins and the like; a known child psychologist told sewing table of mahogany that's the other day that most rules are dignified enough to go in the living made for the convenience of parents. about room to hold pick-up work.
That's something to think Tuesday-Lunch with a fashion when we see little boy romping on expert who gave me tips. By all our new bedspread. We'd just as means a hat with a veil. I don't soon he wouldn't; but is there any know yet whether I can quite take read reason why he shouldn't? It's a veil, but she said I'd better. an elegant place to play, and about as safe as any. He'll get over the yen soon enough anyway. There are, enough necessary prohibitions without raising cain about the things that don't matter in the long
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Friday-Drove out to the-house this afternoon. A rambling white house with swimming pool and gar- dens and Mrs.-is a poised and gracious-person who takes a lot of pride in arranging cut flowers. In fact she has a delightful little flower room with zebra wall paper and yellow curtains, tall stools and lots of table space.
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When lighting a birthday cake use a taper. Light the candles in the centre first and those on the outside later.
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