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

To create an interior, the designer must develop an overall concept and stick to it.

Make your home as comfortable and attractive as possible and then get on with living. There's more to life than decorating.

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

So many people arrange furniture in order to see what's going on outside. But why? The view isn't going anywhere.

When Van Truex defined the difference between designing and decorating, he used the analogy of preparing a roast of beef. Design, he said, is the preparation and cooking; decorating is the final seasoning, the savoring.

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.