Alexandra Stoddard
Alexandra Stoddard
Alexandra Stoddard is an author, well-known interior designer, and lifestyle philosopher. She is also the mother of two daughters, Alexandraand Brooke. Ms. Stoddard's published worksinclude Living a Beautiful Life: 500 Ways to Add Elegance, Order, Beauty and Joy to Every Day of Your Life; Choosing Happiness: Keys to a Joyful Life; Things I Want My Daughters to Know: A Small Book About the Big Issues in Life; You Are Your Choices: 50 Ways to Live the Good Life; Happiness For...
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Alexandra Stoddard quotes about
You're not going to be dreary on the inside if you're not dreary on the outside.
establish time
We have to establish time boundaries and learn how to say no.
closer create dreams life willing
We can live closer to our dreams if we are willing to dream them. And we can create a life as we want it to be.
bad
Unused rooms are such bad feng shui, really bad energy.
feeling highest home nourishes ourselves spirit worthy
Feeling at home with ourselves and being able to create a spirit of place that nourishes us physically, emotionally and spiritually is a goal worthy of our highest priority.
experience love urge
I urge readers to experience things that they love and give up things that are not working.
good
Style really comes down to what makes you feel good.
methodist
My grandfather was a Methodist preacher, and my father was an unsuccessful businessman. We didn't have status or wealth.
physical
Make your physical surroundings as beautiful as possible.
changes choose happier happiness life message principle suffering
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.
desk gets houses lots love messy pens
When I'm the happiest, my desk is not neat. It has lots of pens and the books I love. It gets messy when I'm in the flow. So many houses are so neat.
collection entire hung pick ribbon room york
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.
books doors embrace help hope inspire motivate open others truth windows
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.
remind
Put a picture of yourself as a child in view somewhere, to remind yourself to be playful.