Happy 2010!

Happy 2010! We are looking forward to all the adventures the new year has to offer. The new showroom/warehouse will be opening on February 19th, please join us for a tour and a toast. One area of the showroom has been dedicated to Dorothy Draper as a tribute to her style, attitude and hard work. While Dorthy Draper may not be a household name, she certainly changed the world of interior design. Dorthy Draper was born in 1889 in Tuxedo Park, NY. In 1923 she surprised everyone and opened the first interior design company in the United States, during a time where it was extremely daring for a woman to open her own business. She revolutionized the concept of "design" breaking away from the norm and adding her own modern flare. Vibrant colors, painted furniture and her 'oh so famous', dull white and shiny black, were just a few of her signature styles. I always think of her in association with The Greenbriar Hotel, in West Virginia, which she decorated. My personal favorite accolade of hers: in 1950 she designed a pink polka dot truck for Packard and Chrysler. Dorthy Draper was an inspiration, artist and pioneer for interior design. I think it is only fitting that we honor her in our new showroom. Stop by and see our tribute to the woman who still inspires us today!

The picture above is a sneak peek at the new showroom, we can't wait for you to see it!