Alexandra Stoddard is an author, well known interior designer and lifestyle philosopher. She is also the mother of two daughters, Alexandra and Brooke. Ms. Stoddard's published works include Living a Beautiful Life: 500 Ways to Add Elegance, Order, Beauty and Joy to Every Day of Your Life, Choosing Happiness: Keys to a Joyful Life, Things I Want My Daughters to Know: A Small Book About the Big Issues in Life, and You Are Your Choices: 50 Ways to Live the Good Life, Happiness For Two: 75 Secrets for Finding More Joy Together, Things Good Mothers Know. She is married to Peter Megargee Brown.