Rules To Live By

Rules To Live By

Recently, my sweet friend Mark D. Sikes wrote about the design advice of Bunny Williams and John Rosselli that is found in the latest issue of House Beautiful.  I’m a big believer in sharing joy, advice, and just plain goodness in the world, so I thought that I would pass on these words of entertaining wisdom to you!  As Mark said, Bunny Williams and John Rosselli are known as the “first couple” of decoration. As husband and wife, they call themselves “bookends” because they both love gardening, dogs, houses, collecting, and they especially love people. Love that! Love them!

Here are their 8 must-live-by style rules that we should all obey:

RULE 1: Offer hospitality, not just a drink 

“Show, don’t tell, what you’re serving with a well-appointed bar. Guests feel more  home when they can help themselves.” -Bunny Williams

RULE 4: Read, share, repeat 

“But seconhand books by the bundle so that guest can hang on to the stories they begin, even when it’s time to go.” -Bunny Williams

RULE 5: Don’t be precious about special things.

“Use and enjoy your antiques and unique finds, especially in a utilitarian room like the bathroom. Keep cotton swabs in a hand-painted tin or sea-grass box; hang art that can survive a splash.” —Bunny Williams

RULE 7: Don’t wait to live well

“John and I used to entertain guests even when we had tiny apartments without room for a dining table. The point is: Don’t put off enjoying your home and friends — today there are so many ways to live well without breaking the budget.” -Bunny Williams

RULE 8: Your home begins as soon as you step out of the car

“It’s not just the inside of your house that deserves stylish touches. Celebrate your arrival by rolling out the red carpet for yourself — or at least a pair of oversized planters.” -Bunny Williams

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