Diane von Furstenberg

How I loved my mother for saying that! She did not say I deserved him, she said he deserved me. In those three words was everything—how she valued me, the person I had become, and how she valued him for deserving me.

chose lilies of the valley to honor my mother. I made myself a cream jersey dress. I did not feel particularly pretty that day, but I was so happy.

openness to me, his unconditional acceptance, his deep desire for my happiness and that of the children brings tears to my eyes to think about.