The point of decorating, as far as I can tell, is to create the background for the best life you can have.

Life is messy and gloriously imperfect, and some signs of wear and tear indicate a well-loved, well-used home.

Style is luxury, and luxury is simply what makes you happy.

Our home tells a story about us, so we may as well take the opportunity to make it a stylish one.

Gardening is ultimately a folly whose goal is to provide delight.

Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.

There is a root to every action, which is really a reaction to what is going on inside of us.

Nothing in the world can one imagine beforehand not the least thing. Everything is made up of so many unique particulars that cannot be foreseen.

I think there is a break down of trust generally, between people and politicians. I think that's come about for a whole variety of reasons.

Good food is a celebration of life, and it seems absurd to me that in celebrating life we should take life. That is why I don't eat flesh. I see no need for killing.

I didn't know the English were good at swimming. I have been in this country for 12 years and I haven't seen a swimming pool.

Feeling better is temporary. Transformation is forever.

Mrs Thatcher requires devotion as well as obedience.

Beirut is where I was born and raised.

It's much easier to make people cry than to laugh.