Jan 04, 20 taken from dorothy drapers book, entertaining is fun. A reproduction of the first edition originally published in 1941, entertaining is fun. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Draper was born to a wealthy and privileged family in 1889, in one of the most exclusive communities in american history, tuxedo park, ny. See why dorothy draper is americas most fabulous interior. This is a book about how to have a good time decorating. Jul 01, 2015 and throwing it open to others was essentialtwo years later, as the country was sliding into war, draper published her followup, entertaining is fun. Stylistically very antiminimalist, she would use bright, exuberant colors and large prints that would encompass whole walls.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Dorothy draper was to decorating, says interior designer carleton varney, what chanel was to fashion. Dorothy draper november 22, 1889 march 11, 1969 was an american interior decorator. With its charming retro package, this book teaches readers how. And heres my list, the things that i quickly run through my mind, that keep me on track, and i find important. Before martha stewart was martha stewart the megabrand, good housekeepings design director, dorothy draper, was the doyenne of decorating. President carleton varney says about the legendary decorator and author.
On having your friends to the house and on how to give them a good time. Amazingly, the book which was originally published in 1939 on the eve of world war ii, is still practical, amusing, and inspirational. She designed hotels, theaters, department stores, corporate offices and the homes of a lucky few. Shannongove press is the exclusive publisher of reissues of beloved classic dorothy draper books and current design books from carleton varney. Dorothy draper decorating is fun book 1939 by snapitupvintage. She had a monthly column in good housekeeping magazine and decorated luxury hotels such as the greenbrier in west virginia, along with restaurants, nightclubs, houses, apartment buildings, stores, and airplanes. Not only did she start the first interior design company in the united states, she was a celebrity in her own righther name was synonymous with all things interior design in the 1940s and 50s draper was a glamorous woman with fine taste. What we can learn even today from a 60yearold book on. With her wit and cando flair, draper guides aspiring hosts and hostesses. Inside 1930s designer dorothy drapers riotously colorful.
A beautiful reproduction of the original book published in 1939 filled with tips, advice and anecdotes on decorating that still ring true today a musthave for fans and followers of both dorothy draper and carleton varney after being out of print for many years, decorating is fun is being republished with its original illustrations and a new introduction by drapers protege. More information about this seller contact this seller 12. I thought it would be fun to take five entertaining tips from drapers book and add my own modern dayspin on them. Entertaining is fun how to be a popular hostess by dorothy. Entertaining is fun how to be a popular hostess dorothy.
Big florals, bold stripes, bright hues, and ornate details are drapers signature style. The book itself is fun with its typical 1950s illustrations and speech. With her wit and cando flair, draper guides aspiring hosts and hostesses on how to excel at dinner parties, holiday meals, weekend guests, weddings, and more. Amazingly, the book which was originally published in 1939 on the eve of world war ii. How to be a popular hostess, and decorating is fun how to be your own decorator, and more on. How to be a popular hostess by draper, dorothy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The high style of dorothy draper dorthy draper pool. How to be your own decorator, by dorothy draper, is a timeless howto book about the dos and donts of decorating that is full of practical. We buy and sell rare, fine and collectible first edition books and ephemera in the areas of children, new york, etiquette, christmas, edward gorey, travel and all other areas. Letters of ruth draper9780985225636, breastfeeding journal9780985225605, baby log book9781079424997, breastfeeding journal9781686496349, the letters of ruth draper9781686500084, baby care journal9781686500442, etc. And incidentally, on how to give yourself a good time as well, writes dorothy draper. Dorothy drapers classic book on entertaining, first published in 1941.
Dorothy draperwrote a book with this name in the early 40s. Taken from dorothy drapers book, entertaining is fun. Now the exuberantly antiminimalist dorothy draper is front and center again. Discount prices on books by dorothy draper, including titles like decorating is fun click here for the lowest price. Apr 26, 2019 resources for more information about dorothy draper. With its charming retro package, this book teaches readers how to host the most fabulous dinner parties, holiday meals, and weddings. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Entertaining is fun first edition dorothy draper bauman. How to be a popular hostess by dorothy draper isbn. Ruth draper and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. How to be a popular hostess dorothy draper 9780985225636.
Quarto, original black cloth, patterned endpapers, original dust jacket. In her day, dorothy draper was a famous interior decorator and a columnist for good housekeeping. Apr 09, 2010 before martha stewart was martha stewart the megabrand, good housekeepings design director, dorothy draper, was the doyenne of decorating. Dorothy draper interiors pictures design and style of. I imagine that dorothy draper was the martha stewart of the 1930s and 40s throwing fantastic parties and doing everything more beautifully than the rest of the women on earth. Letters of ruth draper9780985225636, breastfeeding journal9780985225605, baby log book 9781079424997, breastfeeding journal9781686496349, the letters of ruth draper9781686500084, baby care journal9781686500442, etc.
Entertaining is fun how to be a popular hostess by. See more ideas about modern baroque, design and american interior. She incorporated black and white tiles, rococo scrollwork, and baroque plasterwork, design elements now considered definitive of. Resources for more information about dorothy draper. The new rules for entertaining, from dorothy draper. Decorating is fun how to be your own decorator by dorothy. At the end of entertaining is fun, her 1941 manifesto on partythrowing, famed interior decorator dorothy draper said. My conviction is that love that fulfills you, friends who delight you, work that intrigues you, beauty which enchants you, these are the rocks to build upon for health, success and joy. The high style of dorothy draper musings on stylish living so, on friday i attended winterthurs chic it up. In her heyday, dorothy draper18891969 was the most famous decorator in america.
In this guide to entertaining, published in 1941, she writes with absurd detail about what it takes to throw a good party, from how the cigarettes should be arranged to how to get your guests to have interesting conversations. Dorothy draper camellia house dining room, drake hotel. May 04, 2017 in her day, dorothy draper was a famous interior decorator and a columnist for good housekeeping. Originally published in 1941, it was hailed in the original flap copy as neither a cookbook nor a book of etiquette, but a vivacious and inspiring book on home entertaining. A musthave for fans and followers of both dorothy draper and carleton varney this is a book on making living fun. Please contact us by phone or email if you have something to sell. In her heyday, dorothy draper 18891969 was the most famous decorator in america. Dorothy draper has been called the original martha stewart. She had a monthly column in good housekeeping magazine and decorated luxury hotels such as the greenbrier in west virginia, along with restaurants, nightclubs, houses, apartment buildings, stores, and. And throwing it open to others was essentialtwo years later, as the country was sliding into war, draper published her followup, entertaining is fun. She took a world that was drab and dreary and made it colorful.
My 10minute entertaining countdown reluctant entertainer. Mar 15, 2006 her eyepopping colors, oversize prints, and controlled flourishes once defined urban interior sophistication. The bloody rise of mexican drug cartels by ioan grillo. All hail dorothy draper, the duchess of decorating. Dorothy draper, americas most fabulous decorator by carleton varney. And incidentally, on how to give yourself a good time as well writes dorothy draper in her best selling book, entertaining is fun how to be a popular hostess. Historical portfolio dorothy draper, art deco interior. The draper effect the exuberantly antiminimalist interior. With her wit and cando flair, draper guides aspiring hosts and hostesses on how to excel at. How to be a popular hostess 1st rizzoli ed by draper, dorothy isbn.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Dorothy draper was known for her sense of style in both decorating and entertaining. Although this book was written in the mid1900s the entertaining suggestions are timeless. Dorothy draper books list of books by author dorothy draper. I loved everything about this how to book and frequently found myself reading sections of it aloud to my husband. And incidentally, on how to give yourself a good time as well writes dorothy draper in her best selling book, entertaining is fun.
Dorothy draper after being out of print for more than sixty years, decorating is fun. This is a book that is fun to use to while away an afternoon. See all books authored by dorothy draper, including entertaining is fun. Jun 30, 2016 in her heyday, dorothy draper 18891969 was the most famous decorator in america. Her eyepopping colors, oversize prints, and controlled flourishes once defined urban interior sophistication.