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Show PRESENTS THAT CAN BE GIVEN AT CHRISTMAS TIME Art in Basketry A basket for every need is evidently the slogan adopted in modern Christmas Christ-mas gift sections. Art in basketry is indeed touching the high spots this season, as the gorgeous raffia basket in the picture bears witness. The flowers are done in the bas relief and gayly painted. 'Twould indeed be a difficult matter to conceive of a mora happily chosen gift coming from one woman to another at Christmas time.' "Step-Up" If You Please 1 . ! i Ton know how it is yourself to try to get something off the top shelf just out of reach. Well, it won't happen again, that annoyance, providing you are the fortunate recipient this Christmas Christ-mas of one cf the cunning, gayly decorated dec-orated "step-ups" such' as most of the gift shops are showing. Tiny stool step-ups for children, too. These convenient con-venient contrivances come in all colors to match the other boudoir furnishings. furnish-ings. New Cushion Themes In regard to the Christmas gift problem there's this in favor of sofa cushions, no matter how many ona may possess "there's always room for one more." To women skilled la fine needlecraft the pillow of chenille-embroidered velvet is proving a new In spiration. Something "different" too, Is the black felt cushion top done in cut-out design, and posed over white or colorful satin. Carries Sweet Odor Santa Claus likes to carry these ornamental bags wherever he goes, for the sweet odor of their contents (garden lavender) scents up his entire en-tire patk. They are made of coarse, colorful netting with frills at the top and handpaintcd embroidery hoop handles. Gift simps report them as among their most popular numbers. They measure from nine to twelve 'itches across. |