Elsie de Wolfe is credited for being the first American interior decorator. She broke the mold of women at her time by using her poise, elegance, skills and talents to create a profession that became socially acceptable for women. She brought celebrity and wit [to this unknown profession or previously unknown in this profession?]. Her credibility and reputation were built from her affluent and large social circle along with her unique style for design, which pushed the envelope in decorating at this time. Wolfe not only was a prominent decorator, she was also a published author. In her book The House In Good Taste, she wrote, “I’m going to make everything around me beautiful – that will be my life.” She was the first of many that showed passion for decorating, making her an icon for women to follow in her footsteps.