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
You're not going to be dreary on the inside if you're not dreary on the outside. Alexandra Stoddard drearyinside Change image and share on social
We have to establish time boundaries and learn how to say no. Alexandra Stoddard boundaryestablishlearn Change image and share on social
Happiness is the first principle of life. Happiness basically means well-being. It is always good and always a choice... We need to make the choice to be happy in a particular situation, just as it is, and at a given moment. Alexandra Stoddard basicallychoicegood 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
I don't want to go anywhere; I don't want to leave anybody behind. Happiness is right here, right now, in this world, in this room. I am happiest wherever it is that I am. Alexandra Stoddard happinesshappyleave Change image and share on social
I think of myself as the little girl Renoir painted with the watering can. I loved the garden colors. Alexandra Stoddard colorgardengirl Change image and share on social
