reach of you
and me." Why not substitute for it the white marbled oilcloth which
produces much the same effect, and can be smoothly fitted if a little
glue is added to the paste with which it is put on? A combination of
white woodwork with blue walls and ceiling is charming, particularly
where the blue-enameled porcelain-lined cooking utensils are used, and
the same idea can be carried out in the floor covering. White with
yellow is also dainty. Calcimine is not desirable in the kitchen, as
it cannot be cleaned and is, therefore, unsanitary. Two tablespoonfuls
of kerosene added to the cleaning water will keep woodwork, walls, and
ceilings fresh and glossy. A long-handled mopholder fitted with a
coarse carriage sponge will facilitate the cleaning of the latter.

[Illustration: The kitchen.]

THE FLOOR

Despite the fact that we are enjoined to "look up, not down," the floor
seems to be the focal point to anyone entering the kitchen, and it
becomes a source of pride or humiliation to the occupant according to
its condition. A beautiful, snowy hardwood floor, "clean enough to eat
on," is a delight, but it has such an insatiable appetite for spots
after the newness has worn off that it requires frequent
scrubbing--twice a week at least--and on a dry day, if possible, with
doors and windows opened during the operation, all of which means
energy misapplied. To be sure, the new "colonial" cotton-rag rugs,
woven in harmony with the general color scheme, protect the floor and
help to relieve the strain of much standing, and can he washed and
dried as satisfactorily as any piece of cotton cloth; while raw oil,
applied with a soft cloth or a handful of waste every two months, will
keep the floor in good condition. But the housekeeper who chooses the
better part covers her floor with linoleum at comparatively small cost,
a piece good both in quality and design selling at 60 cents a square
yard. In this, too, the color idea can be carried out, the smaller
designs being preferable. Neutral tints follow wood-carpeting designs,
are neat, and less apt to soil than the lighter patterns. It is a wise
plan in buying to allow enough linoleum for three smaller pieces to be
placed before stove, table, and sink, thus saving wear and tear on the
large piece. Thus covered, the floor is easily cleaned with a damp
cloth. It must be thoroughly swept once a day, followed by a general
dusting of the room, with brushings up betwee