Warning: You Are the Colours in your Home
03/07/2009A few years ago I met a woman at a conference who immediately took in what I was wearing and proceeded to tell me exactly how I was feeling that morning when I chose the outfit. I was wearing a pink shirt with gray pants and a charcoal cardigan [and she was right]. During lunch,…
Happiness is. . . Being Uncomfortable
03/03/2009Making the comfortable decision keeps you from reaching your potential. Comfortable is doing the same exercises over and over again and not getting any thinner. It’s the person who won’t speak in class unless she’s called upon. It’s the easy road, because it only takes you to destinations you’ve already been. monica o’brien In the…
“People ask me all the time how can they get this life that I have where I do something I love, get to make my own hours, and support a family. Seems great, right? But that life also comes with this: having no idea how I’ll get paid next. And it happens all the time.”…
Happiness is. . . Light
02/05/2009Dining Room by Maria Killam Sometimes I walk into a client’s home during the day, and it’s dark; either surrounded by trees or perhaps north facing (and they start talking about pale colours–which will not help). And not a single light is on. That’s when I feel like I need to give people permission…
Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out. James Bryant Conant (1893 – 1978) I loved the close up image of the vase and the hydrangeas so much I had to find a quote to go with the adorable turtles [I’m sorry now I can’t remember where I found it].Have…
Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing. Helen Keller I thought I’d post this quote just in case anyone out…
Happiness is. . . Enthusiasm!
12/21/2008To the woman who complained that riches hadn’t made her happy, the Master said “You speak as if luxury and comfort were ingredients of happiness; whereas all you need to be really happy, my dear, is something to be enthusiastic about.” Anthony de Mello image from flickr Orange is the colour of enthusiasm! If you…
10 Commandments for a Happy Chic Home
12/07/2008When All the Best posted an interview with Jonathan Adler and asked: what is your greatest accomplishment to date? This is what he said: “My greatest accomplishment is that I’ve successfully avoided having a job! When I was in my early twenties and I thought I had to have a proper career instead of pursuing…
The Secret to Happiness on a Monday
12/01/2008To wake up in the morning and do what you love! Pink: unconditional love & acceptance; Polka dots: play and fun As soon as you figure out what that [doing what you love] is, do it as fast as you can, for no pay [to learn, if that’s what it takes], whatever it takes. ….
Barbara Barry’s Philosophy
11/20/2008Barbara Barry I was at Kravet/Tritex at 611 Alexander yesterday afternoon for an open house where they were showcasing Barbara Barry’s new Contract fabric line for Kravet. Then I went online to Kravet’s site and saw Steve Nobel had recently posted an interview with Barbara on his ‘Inspired Talk’ Blog for Kravet: One of the…
Inspiration for Monday
11/17/2008I thought this quote would be a good way to start the week. It’s one of my favourites by Nelson Mandela. and always gives me the the shivers when I read it: ‘Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light,…
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