A rug, like a work of art, should awaken something in you. It should be the last clear impression you have when you leave your house, and the first thing you want to see when you walk in the door. Because, whether you realize or not, as soon as you enter a room your eyes focus on the floor first, and then shift upward. That's why a rug is an important part of every room–it can create the mood.

Todd A. Romano of Todd Alexander Romano Interior Design, New York said of Doris,

"Her knowledge and expertise is hard to rival. The inventory is indescribable from every aspect: quality, depth, sophistication and of course whimsy,"

Paul Vincent Wiseman of The Wiseman Group, Interior Design, Inc, San Francisco, described Doris, "She magically weaves the story of rugs into the story of human nature. Rugs are the foundation of any beautiful room and Doris has the ability to act as a medium in translating client narratives into a personal woven expression of their dreams and identities."

"The Blau Gallery has succeeded over the years in sustaining the highest caliber of design and the foremost quality."

"Doris often quotes Edgar Allen Poe: ‘The carpet is the soul of the apartment.’ Indeed, in many ways, the carpet is the soul of decoration–and Doris, through her discernment is also at its heart."

"Nothing pleases me more than a trip to Doris Leslie Blau’s Gallery to select beautiful carpets for our various projects. One short, witty conversation with Doris puts one at ease and helps make the selection of rugs thrilling and exciting. Doris has the best eye in the industry."

Doris is a rare treasure - always a pleasure to work with, she knows all and sees all. I like to think of her as the oracle of the rug world.