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Elsie de Wolfe was a renowned American actress and interior decorator. Born on December 20, 1865, she achieved fame for her performances on the stage and her revolutionary contributions to the field of interior design. She passed away on July 12, 1950, leaving a lasting legacy of artistic influence.

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Famous Elsie de Wolfe Quotes

“This is the age of the apartment. Not only in the great cities, but in the smaller centers of civilization the apartment has come to stay. ... A decade ago the apartment was considered a sorry makeshift in America, though it has been successful abroad for more years than you would believe.”

Years Believe Has Beens Home Age America Cities Successful Civilization Sorry Decades Apartment Great Cities

Book:The House in Good Taste

Source: The House in Good Taste

“You will express yourself in your house whether you want to or not.”

Want Home House Express Yourself

Book:The House in Good Taste

Source: The House in Good Taste

“You will soon find that your joy in your home is growing, and that you have a source of happiness within yourself that you had not suspected.”

Home Joy Growing Source Source Of Happiness Happiness Within

Book:The House in Good Taste

Source: The House in Good Taste

“It is the personality of the mistress that the home expresses. Men are forever guests in our homes, no matter how much happiness they may find there.”

Men May Matter Home Happiness Forever Personality Guests Mistress Interior Design

Book:The House in Good Taste

Source: The House in Good Taste

About the Author

Born: December 20, 1865
Died: July 12, 1950
Known for: Actress
Quotes: 37

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