No room can be called perfect unless it has real comfort.

You don't sell a commodity, you sell joy, gaiety, excitement. You aim at people's hearts, not their minds.

Have you ever considered how much pure stuff and nonsense surrounds this subject of interior decoration? Probably not. Almost everyone believes that there is something deep and mysterious about it or that you have to know all sorts of complicated details about periods before you can lift a finger. Well, you don't. Decorating is just sheer fun: a delight in color, an awareness of balance, a feeling for lighting, a sense of style, a zest for life and an amused enjoyment of the smart accessories of the moment.

The finest thing about a hobby is that you can't do any pretending about it. You either like it or you don't.

Salad is never more appetizing than when served in a large wooden bowl.

Have you ever stopped to think what fun this business of living can be? If you haven't, and if you are one of those who insist upon believing that life is humdrum, grim and boring, then I'm afraid this department is not for you. For I don't believe any such thing. I know that we can all free ourselves and live our lives fully, zestfully and joyfully!

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