This is a book about how to have a good time decorating. - Dorothy Draper After being out of print for more than sixty years, Decorating Is Fun! is finally being reissued with its original illustrations. Amazingly, the book which was originally published in 1939 on the eve of World War II, is still practical, amusing, and inspirational. Draper's earnest enthusiasm feels fresh and contemporary. She believed that though there were troubles in the world, one's home should be a refuge, a cheerful place for entertaining one's friends and a colourful and comfortable shelter from the storm. Decorating Is Fun! is also a serious book about decorating that does not take itself too seriously.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This isn't another book about the history of decorating nor even how to design an interior, but a focus on how to have a good time decorating - which sets DECORATING IS FUN! HOW TO BE YOUR OWN DECORATOR apart as much today as when it originally appeared in 1939 on the even of the second world war. The title's been out of print for over sixty years and is reissued here with its original illustrations, making for a serious and informative title any serious home decoration library needs.
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I'm really pleased with this book. I was glad to see that this new edition with its boldly striped cover is true to Draper's flamboyant style, which I've always loved. In terms of content, Draper's advice and drawings are practical and helpful, if dated. The book is definitely a product of its time. I found some of the advice to be startlingly basic, but also got some good ideas from it, particularly with regard to color schemes and fabric choices. Fans of Draper and of vintage domestic advice books will love the book, and since these are the reasons I bought it, I found the practicable ideas a bonus.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Huge Dorthy Draper fan here. The book is a captures the vision of Dorthy it was a step back in to a fun and tastefull time. Recomended reading, great delivery...
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Inspiring!
Although Ms. Draper was in her hey-day in the post WWII Era, so many of her concepts still relate today. Her precepts of courage, color, and attention to detail are inspiring. Read more
Published on July 14, 2010 by JGonzalez
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A CLASSIC FOR ALL DECORATING ENTHUSIASTS
This is a classic interior decorating book written with flair and humor and much common sense. Perfect gift for the newly wed or first home buyer as well as anyone who is... Read more
Published on March 31, 2010 by Veronica P.
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