Everywhere your eye travels in your home, it should land on something that resonates with you.

I live in a beautiful vintage building that was built in the heart of downtown Chicago.

They used to tease me at the 'Oprah' show, 'Are you really going to do another white Shaker kitchen, with white subway tile and stainless steel appliances?' And my answer is, 'I can vary it a bit, but I'm never going to err from classic materials.'

I have a large watch collection, and classic watches are especially important to me. I had a silver Rolex, and I actually gave it to my little brother. He wears it every day. He's an actor, so whenever he goes to an audition, he can look down, see it, and it gives him confidence. It was a great thing to pass on.

In a minimal interior, what you don't do is as important as what you do.

I love linen in soothing colors for any room in the house.

Everywhere your eye travels in your home, it should land on something that resonates with you.