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Despite her success as a writer, Ruby was eager to establish herself as an interior designer. In 1913, she published The Honest House, a modestly successful guide to creating tastefully designed homes. More daringly, around 1914, she launched her own company, Modernist Studio, aiming to introduce cutting-edge European designs to New York City. However, this avant-garde venture proved ahead of its time, struggling to find acceptance among the city's traditional clientele.