I love to decorate a room - from the furniture to the objects to the books.

Beauty is my heritage, but home decor is very much my passion.

I always loved beauty and accessories, and it's always something I was passionate about.

In terms of pots and pans, I just use the basics - Im not a snob like that.

I love market research because you really have an idea of what your consumers are looking for.

I come from an environment where the men actually say, "Is it OK if I take off my jacket?" in a meeting. Everyone wears suits; it is a very dressed-up world. Even if I wear jeans, I still wear a blazer and jewelry. I think there is something nice about coming to work and dressing nicely.

People always ask what I would have done if I weren't doing what I'm doing. And I say I'd [still] be in fashion or in beauty. It's such a dream come true now because I have the ability to go into home [goods] and accessories as well.