There seems to be within all of us an innate yearning to be lifted momentarily out of our own lives into the realm of charm and make believe.

I always think out a problem as clearly as possible, and then act on it. My theory has always been to get started. The moment I get an idea I act upon it. If only people would act on more of their ideas, I am convinced they would lead more interesting lives.

Eating is really one of your indoor sports. You play three times a day, and it's well worth while to make the game as pleasant as possible.

The more mirror-minded you become, the more your home will reflect shining charm!

Never look back, except for an occasional glance, look ahead and plan for the future. Success is not built on past laurels, but rather on a continuous activity. Keep busy searching out new ideas and, experimentally, keep ahead of the times, or at least up with them.

I always put in one controversial item. It makes people talk.

A vase of flowers or greens will bring even a dull hotel room to life in the most delightful way. The small amount of trouble or expense involved is honestly repaid in real decorative effect. If you find cut flowers too extravagant, stick to the greens. Laurel, rhododendron leaves, huckleberry or pine will all last many days, even weeks.