As with all my new pets, I gently bit each kitten on the face. This is how I let my animals know that I am now their mother.

I have cotton or flannel sheets, depending on the weather. They have to be ironed, and I get my bed changed nearly every day.

I admire the courage and self-reliance it takes to start your own business and make it succeed.

I think it's very important that whatever you're trying to make or sell or teach has to be basically good. A bad product and you know what? You won't be here in ten years.

Your home should be a reflection of how you want to live right now, and for the next phase of your life.

Franchesca and Sharkey, my French bulldogs, have their own blog. And they are brilliant at it.

I was a very good cook, and I knew I could build a business.