Too much of anything is the beginning of a mess. Dorothy Draper More Quotes by Dorothy Draper More Quotes From Dorothy Draper There seems to be within all of us an innate yearning to be lifted momentarily out of our own lives into the realm of charm and make believe. Dorothy Draper dream life believe Never look back, except for an occasional glance, look ahead and plan for the future. Success is not built on past laurels, but rather on a continuous activity. Keep busy searching out new ideas and, experimentally, keep ahead of the times, or at least up with them. Dorothy Draper moving-on perseverance success It is just as disastrous to have the wrong accessories in your room, as it is to wear sport shoes with an evening dress. Dorothy Draper shoes dresses sports The Drab Age is over. Color is coming into its own again. Until very recently people were literally scared out of their wits by color. Perhaps this was a hangover from our Puritan ancestors. But whatever the reason, brown, grays and neutrals were the only shades considered 'safe.' Now we know that lovely, clear colors have a vital effect on our mental happiness. Modern doctors and psychiatrists are convinced of this! Dorothy Draper hangover doctors color I always put in one controversial item. It makes people talk. Dorothy Draper controversial party people I believe in doing the thing you feel is right. If it looks right, it is right. Dorothy Draper design believe looks You don't sell a commodity, you sell joy, gaiety, excitement. You aim at people's hearts, not their minds. Dorothy Draper design heart people No room can be called perfect unless it has real comfort. Dorothy Draper real comfort perfect Have you ever considered how much pure stuff and nonsense surrounds this subject of interior decoration? Probably not. Almost everyone believes that there is something deep and mysterious about it or that you have to know all sorts of complicated details about periods before you can lift a finger. Well, you don't. Decorating is just sheer fun: a delight in color, an awareness of balance, a feeling for lighting, a sense of style, a zest for life and an amused enjoyment of the smart accessories of the moment. Dorothy Draper smart fun believe Birds are so much wiser than we! A robin builds a nest for robins. A seagull builds a nest for seagulls. They don't copy each other - or build themselves nests as described in The Birds' Decorating Magazine. Dorothy Draper design robins bird I always think out a problem as clearly as possible, and then act on it. My theory has always been to get started. The moment I get an idea I act upon it. If only people would act on more of their ideas, I am convinced they would lead more interesting lives. Dorothy Draper people ideas thinking Have you ever stopped to think what fun this business of living can be? If you haven't, and if you are one of those who insist upon believing that life is humdrum, grim and boring, then I'm afraid this department is not for you. For I don't believe any such thing. I know that we can all free ourselves and live our lives fully, zestfully and joyfully! Dorothy Draper fun believe thinking A vase of flowers or greens will bring even a dull hotel room to life in the most delightful way. The small amount of trouble or expense involved is honestly repaid in real decorative effect. If you find cut flowers too extravagant, stick to the greens. Laurel, rhododendron leaves, huckleberry or pine will all last many days, even weeks. Dorothy Draper cutting flower real 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 common-sense imagination long If you are collector, let other people share your pride and joy. Don't sprinkle your collection out of sight in a meaningless jumble. Notice how groups of small objects, when they are well arranged, become important and effective. Remember that repetition is a form of emphasis. Collect what you will, but see to it that you arrange your hobby to its best advantage. Dorothy Draper small-objects pride sight 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 open fire - they show good sense. It is the heart of any room and should be kindled on the slightest provocation. Dorothy Draper dog heart believe Good liquor is not cheap. Cheap liquor is not good. Dorothy Draper liquor drinking You can never judge a paint hue by the liquid color in the paint pot. You must apply it to a wall, wait for the paint to dry, then decide. Dorothy Draper wall color judging Eating is really one of your indoor sports. You play three times a day, and it's well worth while to make the game as pleasant as possible. Dorothy Draper games food sports I started this career because I loved doing houses. I'd done three of my own and I couldn't keep on moving my family all the time, so I decided to decorate other people's homes and buildings. Dorothy Draper careers home moving
