I love the whole realm of design, decorating, rearranging, making something from nothing, reinventing what you’ve already got.
The whole concept of Interior Design as a vocation/business is just since the last century, although people have been designing and decorating their abodes since the family began.
Numerous of these early, leading ladies of decorating had no real training. They were self-taught. Taught by what they liked, and weren’t afraid to try something new and different. They created all kinds of beautiful rooms, absolutely unique, one-of-a-kind designs that people today are in awe over. Many books have been written about them showcasing pictures of their works.
Interestingly enough, many of these ladies (and they were beautiful women!) had very unhappy childhoods, family lives and were married multiple times. Reading their stories firsthand, they stated all they wanted was a secure home to raise their family with the love they never received.
It seems they decorated not for money or fame, but for heart and beauty. The beauty they created quelled the angst in their hearts, and gave them peace – and something to do that brought comfort and care to themselves, their families and their guests.
They pulled out the stops and went all out! They let nothing limit them, after all it was their home, their family, their life.
People over the years have sought to copy and replicate their style – lauding them as ‘the greats’ of decorating…attempting to dissect how they did it. But really they were just like you and me…doing what they loved in their own way, not patterning themselves after somebody else, although I’m sure they were inspired by others as we are, but they poured their heart and energies into all they did and for that we love them!
What are some things you love to do with all your heart?
Mrs. Goodfinder 