The House in Good Taste

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Summary: what a joy
Review: Elsie De Wolfe is acknowleged as the first woman to make a fortune as a decorator and can be called the first life style maven of the 20th century. Her opinions on home decor were eagerly seized upon by millions of aspirational women around the country. She wrote The House in Good Taste 90 years ago but it's just as fresh and suitable now as it was then.

I can't bring myself to agree with her on patchwork quilts, lace curtains or rocking chairs but she's absolutely correct in her advice on wallpaper, paint and apartments. It's amazing how much this delightful and informative book still has to teach us.

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Summary: It's a classic
Review: I wonder how Elsie De Wolfe could write this book in the early 20th century. She's got so much taste! Her book is written in a very amusing way,but it really teaches you how to decorte your home in good taste and with style.Very usefull if you already know something about interior decoration. Besides, her ideas apply to our days, which I find, simply amazing.
A great book, written by a wonderfuly stylish lady.