Common Quote by Dorothy Draper

“You don't have to know anything about a subject as long as you use common sense and imagination, plus enthusiasm! I use all periods of design in my work, for, after all, decorative styles are simply indications of a manner of living.” quote by Dorothy Draper — Download Open image

“You don't have to know anything about a subject as long as you use common sense and imagination, plus enthusiasm! I use all periods of design in my work, for, after all, decorative styles are simply indications of a manner of living.”

Dorothy Draper

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A vase of flowers or greens will bring even a dull hotel room to life in the most delightful way. The small amount of…

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Good liquor is not cheap. Cheap liquor is not good.

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I don't believe anything can do as much for a room as a glowing fire in an attractive fireplace. Men and dogs love an…

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Salad is never more appetizing than when served in a large wooden bowl.

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Too much of anything is the beginning of a mess.

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Too often when we're buying or building a house we do not consider each room. We are carried away by one charming feature and…

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The finest thing about a hobby is that you can't do any pretending about it. You either like it or you don't.

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The Drab Age is over. Color is coming into its own again. Until very recently people were literally scared out of their wits by…

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