Perhaps The New York Times said it best in their review of Dorothy Draper's "Decorating is Fun! ": "Probably nine women out of ten are convinced it would be fun to decorate their own homes, if they could only get the right start in it." Instead of sticking to one historical era or even pattern per room, Draper happily mixed them up, adding vivid paint on the wall for good measure. Draper's message is clear: Those rules might work for someone else's home, but in yours, do what brings you joy. But finding pieces that bring you joy, adding in colors that make you smile, and mixing up patterns until you get the perfect effect?