Top 66 Jeremiah Brent Quotes

The thing that nobody talks about with nurseries is that it’s also about creating a beautiful place for you. You spend so much time there, it needs to be a soft place to land.

Not only as designers, but as creatives, we’re all about the importance of creating that super chic space that feels like a million bucks without having to spend a million bucks.

I get up around 4 every morning because it’s the only time I can find time for myself.

People want to connect with what they’re purchasing.

What we really believe in is high design at a low cost.

If there’s one thing I know, it’s to work hard, continue to work hard, and the rest will come.

I am always fascinated by the lighting and the brands they have at TJ Maxx.

You have to try different things, that’s how people realize what they’re meant to do.

There’s nothing worse than coming home to a room that looks like a catalog.

We are huge fans of T.J. Maxx at our house.

I fantasize about being home in sweats watching ‘Billions.’

Artists have always been my biggest source of inspiration.

My parents both flipped homes. A typical weekend for us was walking through model home units. I loved walking through interesting floor plans and seeing different design aesthetics.

I think it’s really important to bring your own personality to the space you’re in.

Your home should be an extension of you and who you are as a person. If you can come home, and actually feel at home… that’s fantastic design.

Incorporating travel, elements from different cultures and locales, is a great way to establish the overall tone and theme for a soiree.

I like to set up bars at my parties so people can make their own cocktails and mix and match and teach each other different things.

I did everything, I thought I was going to be in marketing, then I thought advertising then I thought I was going to be an architect and then I was like ‘you know what, let me just be a soap star!’

Having been married and having stood up in front of people and had my own wedding, I understand the importance of that ceremony and the choice that you’re making to spend your life with somebody and tell everybody in your life why.

One of the best things to do with tablescapes in my experience, is really curating them with things that you’ve collected.

When I first became really interested in building furniture, I went to Toys-R-Us, and spent $200 on Transformers toys. By taking the toys apart and studying how they moved, I was able to figure out how to hide a table leaf, what type of contraption I’d need to slide it under the table. I’m a really visual learner.

There are so many moving parts to a wedding, and I, it turns out, am a bit of a perfectionist.

We’ve always read to the kids, every night both kids get books. That’s really important, and they love books. Our daughter is obsessed with reading and books, so it’s really sweet. She has her own little personal library.

When I look back, there was obviously the arch of my creativity and when I was young, I used to go to open homes with my mother and I used to imagine how I could make the space better and how people would live in it.

When you marry a triple Virgo, there’s no way to meditate the stress away.

Break the rules – put a plant or a floral arrangement in a room that you wouldn’t expect!

I have such deep appreciation for artists who have the ability to create something from within, something completely unique and original to each piece of work.

I’ve always loved creating things with my hands.

I started out taking any project that I could because you want the work. You want the opportunity to create, and I’m glad I did because it forces you to really get an understanding of your vision and your voice as a designer when you have to be scrappy like that.

I always try to craft spaces around the moments that I imagine people or families having in them.

Your home is a kind of a reflection of your family, your life, where you’re at, where you want to be, so I love to entertain people in it.

The beautiful gift of my husband is that he saw me the way I’ve always wanted to be seen and there’s something really powerful to that. When you find true love I really believe that that’s what it is at its core.

Rachel Zoe is all about timeless.

A great interior designer is able to capture who someone is and adapt to who they are.

People want to create a space that feels like them – one that’s deeply rooted in their personality. That’s important. Your space is an opportunity to tell your story and showcase your experiences. That’s why I think every material – down to your faucet – needs to serve a function and feel personal.

I felt untethered in Los Angeles.

Good closets make for a good marriage.

It’s strange the way Instagram has become a really crazy sourcing opportunity for me. I never thought I’d be saying that, but you see these amazing vendors halfway across the world.

Book-matched marble is one of the truest ways to showcase the natural beauty of the stone and can become a statement piece of art.

When buying vintage, it’s important to choose pieces that you feel like you’ve already owned for years.

The sofa is a really important investment for anybody, and I don’t mean financially. You need to find a really great sofa that can transition with you, and you can build from there.

I never thought that I would be a parent and have kids. It is the layer to my life that I never knew I would need. You are around honesty and vulnerability every day – it’s so good.

Bookshelves are the most natural places for displaying your personal photos and picture frames. I always print our photos in black and white to keep a classic and cohesive look.

For summer soirees, I recommend being bold. Add a flavorful herb or a fresh, exotic fruit or vegetable to transport your guests to another place.

Your home showcases your past, your present, and leaves enough room for your future. It’s art that you live in!

Your kids want to know that you can see them and that you care and we’re fortunate enough to be able to do that.

Books are always the best accessories to anything.

Don’t take anything too literally. When throwing a coastal theme dinner, don’t just put seashells on the table. Instead, think about the colors and tones of seashells, what they remind you of and go from there.

Your space, when done correctly, is the purest extension of yourself!

It’s so funny because as a parent you kind of just fall into your roles. Nate loves to change a diaper more than anybody should because he knows he’s instantly solved something. I’m the one that’s up all night and in the morning because I need barely any sleep.

I really believe that a good decorator is a good listener. So the inspiration always is the people that are living in that home.

My love for pottery started completely by chance when a good friend of mine recommended I take a class. When I sat down at a pottery wheel, it was like love at first sight. It was so deeply meditative, and I felt connected right away.

I discovered I’m a lot more patient than I thought I’d be. It takes a lot to shake me.

I’ve always loved design. I loved imagining the way people could live in a space, that’s what I connected to.

I am a huge fan of porcelain in kitchens. It’s an easy, interesting material.

My biggest word of advice that I could give to people that are dealing with a home renovation or decoration is to not think about design as it’s been presented to you before. I think everybody needs to start designing based on the moments they imagine having in their home and that is what has guided me as a decorator.

In my opinion, there’s not really a ‘worst‘ flower; however, you do have to do some research based on the people whose space will hold the flowers. For instance, there are some flowers that are poisonous to have around kids or pets.

Never underestimate the power of a fresh coat of white paint.

I think of myself as California modern, and I’m hugely inspired by nature.

With small spaces in particular you have to really follow the rule that if it’s not absolutely beautiful or absolutely functional, then get rid of it.

Well, I have an unhealthy obsession with coffee. There are at least five or six cups a day, in addition to the morning pot.

I just think Lucite can look really dirty.

Your home is the truest and most honest reflection of who you are, where you’ve been, and where you want to go.

Adding throws or blankets that have great texture over the back of a sofa adds some interesting personality really quickly and will visually change the room.

My understanding is that change is inevitable, and it’s what I do with that opportunity that really matters.

Once I was hosting an important dinner party at our house – everything was perfect, candles were lit, the house smelled amazing with great food and drinks ready. We lit a fire and the flue wasn’t able to open, unbeknownst to us. We smoked out the entire house and the fire department had to come – it was a mess.