When you're surrounded by feathers and sequins and ridiculous Lycra outfits, it's impossible not to have a smile on your face.

- Catherine Martin

If you go to old houses on Long Island you will see painted Chinese wallpaper, which was big in the 18th century. Throughout history, notable, establ…

- Catherine Martin

Suffering produces the very endurance that will enable you to reach the finish line of the race set before you.

- Catherine Martin

I wish I could swap closets with Diana Vreeland, but I think only my left thigh would fit into her clothing.

- Catherine Martin

I love every period in design history. Even the ugly ones.

- Catherine Martin

Even in the most bold and daring acts, courage is a matter of the heart.

- Catherine Martin

My workspace is a white room with a big computer monitor and a light box. It can be very messy. Sometimes I get into trouble with my husband for that…

- Catherine Martin

I always look forward to going for a walk in Rushcutters Bay Park, right down to the bottom where you can look in the clear water of the harbour. I u…

- Catherine Martin