Cozy Quotes

“But in a time when children are marching in the streets and wars rage on distant shores, isn’t it wise, even necessary, perhaps, to take note of and honor things that work and connect us to others or ourselves?”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“Those moments are everywhere. It’s for you to find them.”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“Coziness, whatever that is to you, is life. It’s life at its greatest. It’s not always so easy, right? It can be really dark, and sad—but there are these moments.”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“In Morocco, boiling-hot water infused with sweetened, heady mint is poured from way up high into small glasses. The height is needed to create a foam on the top of the dairy-less tea.”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“and if we take some control, we can have a better time of it. Can you build serenity before you even leave the house?”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“That waiting room modeled some behavior for me, and reinforced the idea that you have a hand in your experiences. Sometimes we think we don’t, that we will just careen through the (endless) less-than-pleasant things”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“This reminds me of the famous piece of advice Mr. Rogers gave when soothing children during national crises where they might see upsetting pictures in the newspapers. “Look for the helpers,” he urged.”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“What soon became clear was that a defining characteristic of hygge was simply being present.”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“Always find cozy neighborhood spots for coffee and general supplies. Don’t leave your kit with a k packed either. Move into the space as much as possible, like it’s a nest.”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“Noting the light anywhere is a cozy thing to do because it’s one of the easier ways we can connect to nature.”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“It would stand to reason that a hobby grows out of the truth of who you are. Or perhaps your hobby was learned—you chose something unfamiliar; but you practiced whatever it is so well, it became second nature.”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“I like having a sofa in my office where people can feel more relaxed, which hopefully generates creativity and honest discussion, but I like my desk to be sparse. I somehow believe that a clear desk lends to a clear mind.”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“Perhaps she would have been more content had she identified parts of herself that connected to joy in the space.”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“When you serve, it doesn’t just improve your community; it makes you part of your community. It breaks down walls. It fosters cooperation. And when that happens—when people set aside their differences to work in common effort towards a common good; when they struggle together, and sacrifice together, and learn from one another—all things are possible.” —BARACK OBAMA”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“Whenever there is a big snowstorm coming, I make sure to get flowers.”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“Flowers are reminders of the great outdoors, of movies and romance. They cheer you up—they are pleasures. They make me feel like I have my act together, that I won’t fall off the edge. Flowers aren’t only for you, but also for others—they bring happiness so easily.”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“in life—even in really hard times, like a divorce [he said that—I swear] or death, there is always some kind of ‘porcupine’ walking by minding its business—and taking him in will make you feel better. Even in the most wild and unforgiving environments, the world gives you a porcupine, and that’s cozy.”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“This brings me back to the foundation of this book: coziness can’t be defined by one standard; it only aligns with what is inside of us. What we know, what we love, what we feel connected to and familiar with.”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“So much about the news is last-minute; it changes rapidly and you can be thrown into a variety of situations that can feel wild—like everything goes out the window. But if the structure I’ve created is in order, I feel able to do what I have to do.”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“A friend of mine gets a postcard from every museum she visits, and instead of saving it to someday give away, on the back of the postcard she writes the name of who she was with and the date, and then sticks it up on her wall.”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“Postcards, in their infinite variety, are the easiest, most particular way to quickly check in. Hello! This is where I am. This is what I did, and I’m thinking about you. I suppose there is social media or sending a picture on a phone—or even just making a telephone call, but then you don’t have the physical object in your hand. You can’t see the person’s handwriting; you can’t carry it around or use it as a bookmark.”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“She recalled a girl she knew in college who wore a “perfect” shade of red lipstick every day. She was widely admired for it, and people tried to copy her but came up short. “That lipstick was who she was, and as much as we all wanted to pull it off too, we couldn’t.” It’s strengthening to have a signature because it’s knowable; perhaps it conveys you are familiar with yourself.”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“The takeaway here is that tuning in—connecting to what’s going on around you—is how you get cozy.”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“Does love make you a cozier person? In my case, the answer is yes.”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“Imperfection is cozy. The experience of a room or a dinner party is what you are going for—it’s not about creating perfection, that’s not the point. People are the point. It’s about trying to make people feel good, that’s what’s cozy.”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“Having an eye and sense of place is like having a beautiful voice or being a fast runner; it’s God given. Some make it their profession; some don’t.”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“A pediatrician only had to tell me once that it was beneficial for infants to have skin-to-skin contact and taking a bath together would be healthy both mentally and physically.”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“A lot of time you need help in being cozy together. It’s like studying for an exam: you won’t do very well if you just sit in the classroom. It takes more work; you have to read the book—and underline.”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“I get that investigation can be scary—ignorance is bliss, but is it really? If we’re saying that looking inward is your access to cozy, then no matter what you find it will ultimately help you, free you to welcome and cherish all parts of yourself. Go to the records!”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World

“Knowing is far better than not knowing—always.”
― Isabel Gillies, Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World