The Original American Wheat Dolly
The author, Mary Lomen is a professional interior designer and originator of the much-published Dream House newspaper column. She holds a California State Teaching Credential and has taught decorating classes at Glendale College and Pasadena City College. In 1970, she founded her own decorating firm, Mary Lomen Interiors, and provides personal decorating services on both a large and small scale. Her clients are found in many areas throughout the country. Mrs. Lomen lives and works from her two homes, a renovated nineteenth century farm house in Wildrose, North Dakota and a Cape Cod cottage style home in the heart of Los Angeles, California. She lives with her husband, Halsten, known professionally as Hal Lomen, the popular recording musician of the 40s and 50s big band era. Mary was one of the many vocalists to sing and record with the Hal Lomen Orchestra on some 20 different labels including Tops Records. Today these 78 records are considered to be collectors treasures.