THE KITCHEN CABINET

Occasionally it happens that a house is built with such slight regard
for pantry room that we are constrained to wonder if, at the last
minute, the pantry was not tucked into a little space for which there
was absolutely no other use, and there left to be a means of grace to
the thrifty housewife, whose pride it is to see her pots and pans in
orderly array and with plenty of room to shine in. At this point there
comes to her rescue the kitchen cabinet, which not only relieves the
congestion in the pantry, but adds in no small measure to the
attractiveness of the kitchen. These cabinets come in the natural
woods, and should, as nearly as possible, match the woodwork of the
kitchen. Many have the satin finish which renders them impervious to
grease, and all are fitted out with molding boards, shelves, cupboards,
and drawers of various sizes. So convenient is a cabinet of this kind,
and so economical of steps, that it might well be called "the complete
housewife." First and foremost, it accommodates the kitchen dishes,
plates, platters, and saucers, standing on edge of course, with cups
hanging from small hooks, and pitchers, bowls, etc., variously
arranged. Then come the jars of spice, sugar, salt, tea, and
coffee--all groceries, in fact, which are in most frequent use. Where
the decorative design in both jars and dishes is carried out in the
blue and white, with a utensil or two of the same coloring, the effect
is truly charming, though this is, of course, a matter of individual
taste. The cupboards are handy hiding places for the less ornamental
bottles, brushes, etc., while the base, which is really nothing more
nor less than a very complete kitchen table, usually has a shelf for