Whether you're going to a museum or a flea market or flipping through a book, always be on the lookout for something special.

There is a voice, and there is a DNA to how I design.

Having an eye is one thing, but you have to be able to execute.

The best thing I ever bought is a vintage Oscar de la Renta short gingham dress that I wore to my rehearsal dinner the night before my wedding.

By acquiring all of your furniture from different eras and places and things that are expensive and inexpensive, it will make your end product have a great spirit.

Every year, my boys and I create new cool gift wrap paper. We hand paint the design and come up with interesting ways to wrap each gift.

I'm not the bake-sale-mom type - though once in a while, I'll make challah French toast for my sons.