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While working on this weeks Icon post of Dorothy Draper, it became evident....I want more!  There's simply too much goodness to share of her incredible design style.  Her most impressive works were on the larger commercial scale as she took on projects at the Carlyle Hotel, the Fairmont, Mark Hopkins Hotel and the Greenbriar.....{quite an achievement for a woman of her era!}

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And let's not forget the Espana Bunching Chest....

Circa, 1955, Mrs. Draper designed this classic piece for the Spanish government, via Heritage, to help raise the Spanish design profile in the International market.  

The price tag on an original today would range from 2,800-4,800 u.s. depending on size and quality.  

So with the hefty cost of the "real-deal" and in todays generation of the most talented DIY'ers, it's been Ikea-hacked to death and the results are nothing short of amazing...

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Awww...such inspiration!

Have a wonderful weekend!