A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body. Poverty taught me the true value of the gifts useful to life. Where you surround yourself with objects which remind you of the meaningful events and people in your life.
Home is more than mere shelter, it is an instinctive outlet for self-expression.
Rather, home is an attitude that has to do with love and caring and authenticity. Home is the housing of our lives, our families, and our souls. Interesting people may create interesting houses, but it is the expression of living which creates the spirit, warmth and charm of a home. And it is often the simpler homes which express the most. Alexandra Stoddard, an interior designer and author of several books about bringing beauty and grace to life.