Name: Dorothy Tuckerman, aka Dorothy Draper
Date of Birth: November 22, 1889
Sign: Sagittarius
Place of Birth: Tuxedo Park, New York
Occupation: Interior Designer
Claim to Fame: Ever the pioneer of her passion for interior design, in 1923, she established the first Interior Design company in the US.
Why we are still talking about her today: She integrated the classic Baroque style {with it's opulent moldings and ornate scroll work } with her "touch" that included bold, vibrant colors and the mixing of flamboyant patterns....becoming her invention of Modern Baroque. Evidence that this design style is still quite relevant today, can be seen in the works of current top designers like those of Kelly Wearstler and Mary McDonald.
In her words: "Never look back, except for an occasional glance, look ahead and plan for the future. Success is not built on past laurels, but rather on a continuous activity. Keep busy searching out new ideas and, experimentally, keep ahead of the times, or at least up with them."
