I have always loved books, and as a mother, I wanted to share my passion for reading with my children.

When you ask women what's the one thing they wish they had more of, they always say time.

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.

I love laugh lines. It means you've had a good life.

So the idea of being able to shop cross-category to buy the beach bag, the summer lip gloss, and the pillows for your pool house makes it into very focused, easy life.

Luxury is anything that feels special. I mean, it can be a moment, it can be a walk on the beach, it could be a kiss from your child,or it could be a beautiful picture frame, a special fragrance. I think luxury doesn't necessarily have to mean expensive.

I have a lot of passion. I have a lot of pride. I think I do get that from my family. But you can be driven and be nice.