Hilary Farr

“My camping experiences have been miserable. Beginning with my mother sending us off for summer camping with Forest School Camps. I swear the tents were WW1 army surplus.”

“Every Easter, at one household or another, I find a battle begins and the conversation of how to 'properly eat' a chocolate bunny.”

“Every year NYC hosts one of the world's most famous Easter Parade. Each year attendees and participants show up in their Sunday best and as tradition states, with Easter bonnets in tow.”

“I was a rebellious student, called up in assembly almost every week for some misdemeanour, lots of time on the Headmistress's office for what must have been, in retrospect, annoying behaviour.”

“Easter egg hunts and parades are nothing new to any household or city, however nobody does it better then the Big Apple.”

“I happen to love creating handmade ornaments even when I mess up I still have fun.”

“When my, British-Church of England mother married my, Canadian-Jewish Father, the deal was that she would embrace Judaism, but wouldn't give up her Christmas tree. So, I grew up with Christmas every year. I loved it then and I love it now.”

“I love nature, I really do. I love the great outdoors, I love the concept of quiet, peaceful solitude shared only with the loons calling to each other across the water, and Bambi and Thumper in the forest, and a simple tent between me and the starry, starry sky.”

“I learned how to incorporate heirloom furniture, artwork and objects d'art to work with exciting new contemporary pieces.”

“Crafting your own decorations is such a nice, old fashioned way to spend time with loved ones, creating memories each year when you bring out these keepsakes you made together.”

“Most importantly, I strive for function above all in every house.”

“The silver screen offers much in the way of over-the-top rom-coms, long lost love, saddening love stories and heart warming optimism that can spark feelings in anyone.”

“I grew up wanting to be a ballet dancer.”

“A rug doesn't have to be pricey but for maximum oomph it must be sizeable and not stingy.”

“London imbued me with an appreciation of the beauty and value of history in general. As it has evolved and grown, the city has created iconic modern buildings that look perfect as they sit alongside ancient ones.”

“I grew up in England. My school coat was grey and white herringbone Harris tweed, and I hated it.”

“I have always loved Manhattan, the bright lights, the big city!”

“In a small powder room, the inclination is to go with a light wall color. My trick is to do the opposite - such as a patterned wallpaper or a deep color on the walls. It's more interesting and makes a design statement.”

“For a modern look, hang curtains from the ceiling with a very simple pleat at the top so they will hang straight.”

“If you absolutely must express yourself with the use of animal hide, fur, antlers etc., then at the very least make sure it has been harvested responsibly and humanely.”