I've got a bit of a mixed response on this. First priority is - it must fit. Much as I love things like the Le Courboisier chaise and the Eames lounge chair, they simply are too big for my home. Second priority - if it's a major piece (sofa, buffet, chair, bed, dresser) it should be good quality - solid hardwoods for case furniture, properly constructed (and comfortable) chairs and sofas. I do not want to be replacing expensive items in five years time. Third priority, if it's a lesser piece, I'll sacrifice top quality for convenience, price and good design (IKEA, I'm thinking of you - and thanking you for the leather lounge chair I bought 24 years ago, which is still in good shape, although it will soon be replaced by a Stressless).

That's hard. Doing a total renovation, every room is being done to my complete satisfaction naturally, so I'm loving every one of them and being in them.

I have a lovely north facing window overlooking bush. Great to be able to connect with nature while working.

I love Marie's respect for the things we have, and her practice of thanking the things that don't actually bring us joy for what they have taught us (eg I don't suit that colour or if I don't like the feel of something, I don't end up wearing it). Her system does not generate a lot of rubbish; there are always people that will love the things that don't suit us and will be grateful to be able to buy them at a good price at a charity shop. I have found her philosophy hugely helpful especially for sentimental items which I don't love but felt I should hang on to. She has changed my life!