Being a perfectionist is not an evil thing.

The homes I like the best are totally occupied, busy, and useful, whether it's a tiny little house or a great big one. Rarely do you find a great big house that's used in a good way. So I prefer smaller spaces that are full of books, full of things that people are doing.

I want to focus on my salad.

Buttons are the fossils of the sartorial world, enduring long past the garments they were designed to hold together.

It's sort of the American way to go up and down the ladder, maybe several times in a lifetime.

Fifty-seven percent of Americans are do-it-yourselfers, craftspeople, and artisans and makers.

I like knowing about everything, and I think that really helps me in my business.