Be mindful of the very moment you are living. Start exactly this second. You don't wait until the children get out of the house or when the sun comes out. Create something better. Alexandra Stoddard childcreatehouse Change image and share on social
Colors are important. People are in clinical depression whether they are on medication or not. Neutrals are another form of medication. Alexandra Stoddard clinicalcolordepression Change image and share on social
I'm an interior designer from the soul. It's not about just putting things in a room. It's much deeper and broader. It's about self-discovery. Alexandra Stoddard broaddeepdesigner Change image and share on social
My message is that happiness is the first principle of life. But you must choose it. We all have pain, but suffering is a choice. You can be happier if you make some changes in your life. Alexandra Stoddard choicechoosehappiness Change image and share on social
I love people and care about them, and I felt I had a gift to cheer people up. If I could get into their homes and make their environment more attractive, they'll be happier, and it would be very rewarding for me. Alexandra Stoddard attractivecarecheer share on social
When I was little, I got to pick my hair ribbon from my mother's collection that hung over her dressing-table mirror. I have an entire room of ribbons in my New York apartment. Alexandra Stoddard apartmentcollectiondress Change image and share on social
If we could make our house a home, and then make it a sanctuary, I think we could truly find paradise on Earth. Alexandra Stoddard earthfindhome Change image and share on social
I have my clothes made in Hong Kong, but I love Shangai Tang in New York. Alexandra Stoddard clothehongkong Change image and share on social
I find it soothing to take something wrinkled and make it smooth. It feels anticipatory. It's what I do before a celebration. And nobody bothers me when I'm ironing. Alexandra Stoddard anticipatorybothercelebration Change image and share on social
Our home, just like our garden, evolves. We experiment, try out different things and new colors until we feel content. Try to keep the metaphor of home as garden in your consciousness. Alexandra Stoddard colorconsciousnesscontent Change image and share on social