83 Quotes by Alexandra Stoddard

I think of myself as the little girl Renoir painted with the watering can. I loved the garden colors.

Put a picture of yourself as a child in view somewhere, to remind yourself to be playful.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Make your physical surroundings as beautiful as possible.

My grandfather was a Methodist preacher, and my father was an unsuccessful businessman. We didn't have status or wealth.

Style really comes down to what makes you feel good.