Nicholas Haslam quotes

Sunday afternoon is for papers and writing. (Nicholas Haslam)

Interior decoration partly thrives on being social.

Nicholas Haslam

I have always aspired towards other people's looks. When I was young, I loved teddy boys; I thought they looked wonderful. Then I was a cowboy in Arizona, really for the clothes! I had a ranch for five years; I had chaps made of bearskin.

Nicholas Haslam

I don't do nostalgia. The phrase 'the good old days' never passes my lips.

Nicholas Haslam

I have a natural curiosity for people.

Nicholas Haslam

The English truly understand the dynamic between buildings and land.

Nicholas Haslam

I go to Topman at lunchtime and stare at these beautiful, beautiful people who work there and who are so well-dressed. And I think: 'Oh! I want to look like that! They're amazing, how well-dressed they are!'

Nicholas Haslam

Im hopeless at telling lies. I can attempt strategic ones in order not to hurt peoples feelings, but then Ill blow it 10 minutes later.

Nicholas Haslam

I tend to look out for things with a resonance to my youth-artists or objects that seemed romantic all those years ago. I never buy anything purely for its value. I like possessions that smile back at me.

Nicholas Haslam

New York in the 60s was amazing.

Nicholas Haslam

Nicholas Haslam

Occupation: English Designer
Born: September 27, 1939
Quotes count: 10