“In her book The Reluctant Entertainer, Sandy Coughlin writes, “Excellence is working toward an attainable goal that benefits everyone, while perfection comes from a place of great need — usually the need to avoid criticism and gain praise and approval… — Myquillyn Smith Copy Share Image
“I’ve finally figured out that almost no one is living in their dream house. And I don’t know anyone whose life has gone exactly… — Myquillyn Smith Copy Share Image
“IN ORDER to be irreplaceable one must always be different.” —Coco Chanel” — Myquillyn Smith Copy Share Image
“But that day, I realized that when I apologize for my home, I’m declaring to all within earshot that I’m not content. That I’m… — Myquillyn Smith Copy Share Image
“In our thirteen houses, I have made every mistake. It’s been the best education I could have asked for. If I’d never tried, my… — Myquillyn Smith Copy Share Image
“In her book The Reluctant Entertainer, Sandy Coughlin writes, “Excellence is working toward an attainable goal that benefits everyone, while perfection comes from a… — Myquillyn Smith Copy Share Image
“At times, good enough and done is a smarter choice than perfect, and simply making a choice is often a sign of maturity, balance,… — Myquillyn Smith Copy Share Image
“and realize that as long as we all choose to walk around clothed, the laundry will never really be finished.” — Myquillyn Smith Copy Share Image
“Don’t apologize for what you have. It makes guests feel uncomfortable, it encourages discontentment, and if you’re married and your husband hears you apologizing… — Myquillyn Smith Copy Share Image
“We long to create because we were made by a creator. God is in the business of creating places for his people. He is… — Myquillyn Smith Copy Share Image
“Instead of seeing imperfections as thorns in my decorating flesh, I want to open my eyes and see them as signs of life.” — Myquillyn Smith Copy Share Image
“The key to creating a beautiful home isn’t knowing what you are doing; it’s taking a risk even if you don’t know what you… — Myquillyn Smith Copy Share Image
