33 Quotes by Francine Jay

Family room surfaces shouldn’t be reserved for a lifeless parade of ceramic figurines – quite the opposite. They’re meant for four-year-olds to color, teenagers to play games with their friends, and adults to enjoy a cup of coffee.

Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.” –Marcus Aurelius, 121–180 AD.

In pursuing a minimalist lifestyle, we need to resist the temptation to recreate the outside world within our abodes.

When your wants are satisfied by the things you already have, there’s no need to acquire any more. But.

You’re under no obligation to provide a home to every stray object that crosses your path. When one tries to sneak or charm its way in, remember that you have the power to deny entrance.

In order to be a good gatekeeper, you have to think of your house as sacred space, not storage space. You’re.