Tag: Interior Designer

My Abundant Life 6-17-26

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June 17th, 2026

Affordable Splendor

“There never has been a house so bad that it couldn’t be made over into something worthwhile.”

Elsie De Wolfe (American Actress; December 20th, 1885 to July 12th, 1950)

“Today I would love to convince you that there is no room in your home that cannot be transformed by using fabric, paints, a saw, a hammer, nails, needle and thread, a sewing machine, glue, the amazing staple gun and your own imagination, time and energy.”

“The most important thing about decoration, is the fun of it. The fun of discovering a broken-down nothing and turning it into something…Best is to just charge ahead with confidence, enjoyment and a sharp pair of scissors for cutting corners.”

Dianna Phipps (Interior Designer & Philanthropist; February 22nd, 1936 to July 2024))

“I love reinventing spaces in my home by creating more beauty or efficiency. Our home is modest and loved.”

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 213 to 215 of 501.

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My Abundant Life 6-8-26

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June 8th, 2026

In Praise of Real-Life Dining Rooms

“When we are authentic, when we keep our spaces simple, simply beautiful living takes place.”

Alexandra Stoddard (Author & Interior Designer; November 8th, 1941)

“A dining room is a sharing of love and community and my husband and I are committed to make this a reality in a future home.”

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 200 to 201 of 501.

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My Abundant Life 5-20-26

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May 20th, 2026

The Art of Puttering

“Puttering is really a time to be alone, to dream and to get in touch with yourself…To putter is to discover.”

Alexandria Stoddard (Author & Interior Designer; November 8th, 1941)

“…puttering is a solitary pursuit, to be appreciated with an unhurried pace for maximum metaphysical benefits. The essence of puttering is rearranging…”

“Part of the pleasure of puttering is free association. Think of puttering as a domestic Rorschach test. Instead of interpreting inkblots, we muse on the hidden meaning of personal possessions until we flow on to dreams, choices, risks, pleasures, authentic preferences.”

“‘Creative puttering’ is actually one of my favorite things to do at home. It helps us to become aware of what’s still important to us, what continues to have meaning. This quiet, private act can…bring the different aspects of your life into sharp focus—and identify your needs.”

Alexandria Stoddard (Author & Interior Designer; November 8th, 1941)

“I pretty much putter every season change.”

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 167 to 169 of 501.

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My Abundant Life 5-5-26

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May 5th, 2026

Eminent Domain: Whose Home Is It, Anyways?

“Your home is your home only when you feel you have jurisdiction over the space.”

Joan Kron (Film Producer)

“A home’s tranquility always comes from within no matter what the circumstances. The space one’s soul requires cannot be measured in inches, feet or dollars.”

“Where we are in our lives and our relationship with others must take precedence over our decorating choices. Sometimes what we want just isn’t practical or right for us now. …These are not so much questions of lifestyle as of life passages…An honest home that rings true to the lives of the people who occupy it will always be disarmingly refreshing to visitors.”

Alexandra Stoddard (Author & Interior Designer; November 8th, 1941)

“My home is my sanctuary and I keep it organized so it doesn’t take up space cluttering my mind.”

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 146 to 147 of 501.

I challenge each of you on this blog series to post comments so we all can grow together.