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
I want to inspire through example. I hope my books motivate others to open doors and windows that will help them to embrace their own truth, light and joy. Alexandra Stoddard bookdoorembrace Change image and share on social
Being a decorator allowed me to see what about people's environments made them happy. And what things they could do to have more light and color and joy in their daily lives. Alexandra Stoddard allowcolordaily Change image and share on social
You learn to give up what's not working and surround yourself with things you love - not what's correct or proper. Alexandra Stoddard correctgivelearn Change image and share on social
A home should be an intimate autobiography of the things that you like. One of the things I'm so keen on expressing is that, if you don't do it for yourself, if you're always seeking affirmation from outside, you'll never have a home. It'll just be a house. Alexandra Stoddard affirmationautobiographyexpress 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
I want my readers to find their own way. Alexandra Stoddard findreader Change image and share on social
I like people to really get a feel for the house before they do anything to it. Alexandra Stoddard feelhousepeople Change image and 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
I feel very strongly we are spiritual beings in a physical body, and we should make our surroundings as beautiful and soulful as possible. Alexandra Stoddard beautifulbeingbody Change image and share on social
