Decoration is really about creating a quality of life, and a beauty in that life that nourishes the soul, that makes life beautiful.

I deeply believe that a beautiful decor can have a beneficial influence on our lives.

We're all collectors by nature. But if you're talking about an orderly life, there has to be a stop sign somewhere. Building a collection requires a strong constitution and the ability to resist.

Decorating is not about making stage sets, it's not about making pretty pictures for the magazines, it's really about creating a quality of life, a beauty that nourishes the soul.

A decorator, no matter how talented, can't always get the desired results because sometimes there is resistance or maybe a lack of understanding on the part of the client. I think it is the decorator's job to work as a guide, to bring out the best qualities and the best attitudes.

You cannot make a modern apartment out of a traditional space.

Life is all about manners. Nothing else matters.