I believe that your house should make you happy, even while waiting for your kitchen to be renovated.

I believe in husbands who trust your instincts, either because they don’t care or because they know they should.

I believe in living in your living room. Play Uno. Let kids make a fort with custom cushions just make sure they wash their hands after before and after dinner.

I believe that great drapes are the equivalent of great hair for your home.

I believe in letting your oldest child sneak downstairs after bed and hang out for a while. You get the best gossip out of them then.

I believe that if you go on a cleanse you should skip going out to dinner with friends because talking about being on cleanse while you are out to dinner is a buzzkill.

I believe in Ikea and Ikea hacks.

I believe in pineapples, pagodas, elephants and lattice.

I believe that lighting defines a room in the same way shoes can define an outfit.

I believe that chandeliers look good everywhere, except for kitchens, and except for one great seafaring chandelier that could look great in a number of kitchens. For instance:

I believe that men are entitled to their caves in basements or garages.

I believe in wallpaper, especially on ceilings.

I believe in seashells all year round.

I believe in spending the money on really good candles or stockpiling when they are on sale.

I believe in heated kitchen and bathroom floors, as well as driveways.

I believe there’s always room for one more family at the dinner table.

I believe in kids setting the table correctly, they know how to do to it really.

I believe in giving your friends decor advice without diminishing what they have done.

I believe dogs, especially small fluffy ones, can round out small families.

I believe in dishes that can travel from microwave, warming trays, dinner table  and dishwasher.

I believe in Home Goods for sisal rugs, linens, platters, glasses, dog beds, table lamps, outdoor furnishings.

I believe in mirrors: gilded, starburst and Georgica.

I believe in dimmers for offices and closets.

I believe its better to always be redecorating than being done.