Mrs. James Ward Thorne and the Thorne Rooms

Mrs. James Ward Thorne and the Thorne Rooms

by | Apr 3, 2012 | Design Log

The word “amateur” has taken on a very negative connotation in our culture, which is a shame. It used to mean someone who had passion for a certain field, and studied it to such a degree that they were exceedingly adept, almost approaching (and sometimes surpassing) a professional proficiency. Amateurs were often women of means who, because of societal strictures, were not allowed to...