“the house protects the dreamer; the houses that are important to us are the ones that allow us to dream in peace. Guests we've had stop in for a night or two all come down the first morning, ready to tell their dreams.” FirstsTwoImportantDreamNightHouseMorningReadyProtectDreamerGuests Author:Frances Mayes
“I'm just fascinated by houses. In another life, I'd have probably trained as an architect. If I had enough money, I'd collect them like other people collect teapots. I don't know why I love them so much. I'm just very interested in the idea of a house as a metaphor for the way one lives.” PeopleIfsKnowsWayIdeasEnoughHouseMetaphorFascinatedArchitectHad EnoughAnother LifeTeapots Author:Frances Mayes
“I got the idea that to write books would be the best way to spend a life. I never thought of anything else that seemed like half as much fun, although in my next life I would like to be an architect, too, so I can have an easier time restoring houses.” WayWritingI CanBookIdeasWould BeNextHouseFunHalfEasierBest WayBeing The BestArchitectRestoringNext LifeEasier Times Author:Frances Mayes
“Where is it written that houses must be beige? Any dun colored house would look better if painted pineapple, cream, ochre, or even a smart sage.” IfsLooksHouseWrittenSmartCreamSagePineapples Author:Frances Mayes
