Melissa Michaels > Quotes

“The goal is to focus on those tasks that will make the greatest impact for your day so you can move on to other things that are important to you. What tasks will make you feel more in control of your home? If you could only fit in one task before work, which one would make the biggest difference when you walk through your door in the evening? Start there.”
― Melissa Michaels, Love the Home You Have: Simple Ways to…Embrace Your Style *Get Organized *Delight in Where You Are

“Creating a home on purpose frees us to do the things we really want to do.”
― Melissa Michaels, Love the Home You Have: Simple Ways to…Embrace Your Style *Get Organized *Delight in Where You Are

“Our homes should inspire us to go out into the world to do great things and then welcome us back for refreshment.”
― Melissa Michaels

“When you...
make room for what is lovely
make room for the life you want to live
make room for grace in the process

You...
honor your space and how you feel in it
let go of what no longer serves you
bring in only what speaks life to you”
― Melissa Michaels, A Lovely Life: Savoring Simple Joys in Every Season

“Isn't that the great temptation-to play it safe? We don't bring home or use what we really love out of fear of the what-ifs. What if we ruin something we prize? What if our favorite fabric fades or a beautiful wool rug gets worn?
Yes, those pretty dishes might break someday. But why live with ugly plastic dishes you don't love simply because they are supposedly indestructible? Do we really want to choose long-lasting ugliness over something we love?”
― Melissa Michaels, Love the Home You Have: Simple Ways to…Embrace Your Style *Get Organized *Delight in Where You Are