Believe it or not, the founder of the profession of the modern Interior Designer was not a gay man. That credit goes instead to Elsie de Wolfe (1859-1950), a lesbian who bounced back from a mid-life career crisis and found a way to make a considerably good living and bring design … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Playwright, Clyde Fitch
1899, public domain May 2, 1865 – Clyde Fitch: “I knew of course that every boy regarded me as a sissy; but I would rather be misunderstood than lose my independence” At the beginning of the 20th century, Clyde Fitch he had four plays running on Broadway; on one … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Tastemaker, Elsie de Wolfe
Photo by Carolyn Moss, public domain December 20, 1865– Elsie de Wolfe: "I am going to make everything around me beautiful – that will be my life." Believe it or not, the founder of the profession of the modern Interior Designer was not a gay man. That credit goes … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Designer, Elsie de Wolfe
December 20, 1865– Elsie de Wolfe: “I am going to make everything around me beautiful – that will be my life.” Believe it or not, the founder of the profession of the modern Interior Designer was not a gay man. That credit goes instead to Elsie de Wolfe, a lesbian … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Interior Designer, Elsie de Wolfe
December 20, 1865- Elsie de Wolfe: “I am going to make everything around me beautiful - that will be my life.” Believe it or not, the founder of the profession of the modern Interior Designer was … [Read more...]
