The Green Velvet Chair Quotes

“Sometimes inspiration comes from the most unlikely places.”
― Laura Ballerini, The Green Velvet Chair: Heartfelt stories of art and design in everyday life

“When we become acutely aware of the surroundings of our life, we discover that art is not only found in museums, but it also appears in music, nature and so much more.”
― Laura Ballerini, The Green Velvet Chair: Heartfelt stories of art and design in everyday life

“It took me many years to appreciate that our annual ravioli-making family tradition was an art form. Like sculptures, music, and graphic design, preparing food is immersed in talent, technique, and a passion to create.”
― Laura Ballerini, The Green Velvet Chair: Heartfelt stories of art and design in everyday life

“Being a bad-ass doesn’t mean you have to ride a Harley with black leather pants and a bandanna. A bad-ass is standing up to the bullies, defying the odds, and letting go of your inhibitions.”
― Laura Ballerini, The Green Velvet Chair: Heartfelt stories of art and design in everyday life

“Since becoming 'Bad-ass Ballerini', when someone tells me I can’t do something, I say “just watch me.”
― Laura Ballerini, The Green Velvet Chair: Heartfelt stories of art and design in everyday life

“Since becoming ‘Badass-Ballerini’, when someone tells me I can’t do something, I tell them “JUST WATCH ME!”
― Laura Ballerini, The Green Velvet Chair: Heartfelt stories of art and design in everyday life

“Through my design career, I realised part of my job was not only to present my ideas — but to SELL them to clients — good, thoughtful design.”
― Laura Ballerini, The Green Velvet Chair: Heartfelt stories of art and design in everyday life

“As a visual person, I always respected that ‘content was king.’ My graphic designs framed and guided viewers through words. Merging the two was where the real magic happened.”
― Laura Ballerini, The Green Velvet Chair: Heartfelt stories of art and design in everyday life

“As a visual person, I have always respected that ‘content was king.’ My graphic designs frame and guide viewers through words. Merging the two is where the real magic happens.”
― Laura Ballerini, The Green Velvet Chair: Heartfelt stories of art and design in everyday life