I don't believe in having spaces in the home that don't get used. We pay so much for square footage that to waste it is criminal.

I can change a light fixture, and I can do certain things. But I'm really bad in terms of construction. I can't do any of it on my own.

Working on 'Big Give' was an opportunity that I felt compelled to do. It was my chance to share in showing people how they can give big in their own life, to send the message that giving goes way beyond the gift of money. We want to share that the best thing you can give is your time and understanding.

In a modern loft, you can't just fill a space with furniture. Each piece has to be perfect.

I'm not going to say paint is an easy spruce-up. It takes time, it needs touch-ups, and you have to be very methodical. But it is worth it, and it isn't particularly expensive.

Books are the heart of any home, and I spend hours going through books for design inspiration.

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