When you're surrounded by feathers and sequins and ridiculous Lycra outfits, it's impossible not to have a smile on your face.
I love every period in design history. Even the ugly ones.
Suffering produces the very endurance that will enable you to reach the finish line of the race set before you.
Even in the most bold and daring acts, courage is a matter of the heart.
My workspace is a white room with a big computer monitor and a light box. It can be very messy. Sometimes I get into trouble with my husband for that. Then I run around like a lunatic cleaning up and creating the appearance of order.
I always look forward to going for a walk in Rushcutters Bay Park, right down to the bottom where you can look in the clear water of the harbour. I use that time to clear my head and really focus my thoughts.
I wish I could swap closets with Diana Vreeland, but I think only my left thigh would fit into her clothing.
If you go to old houses on Long Island you will see painted Chinese wallpaper, which was big in the 18th century. Throughout history, notable, established families have always tried to link to the 18th century.
