Everyone should work; it's good for the soul.

If you want to play it safe, mix a lot of colors in the same tone and that is such an easy way to feel modern and feel a little confident.

I have a real passion for many aspects of home lifestyle and beauty.

It's important to look people in the eye and have direct conversations. I actually have a rule that if an issue takes more than five sentences to explain it, don't send an email. Pick up the phone instead, because it'll take less time to resolve it.

Give yourself time to work on your dream. If you want to start a stationery company or if you want to start an Internet site... Whatever it is, pick the thing that you love, and allot the time, but know and value the downtime as well.

Don't give your power away to anybody. If you find something to do that you truly love, you'll be successful.

I'm thankful I grew up the way I did. It made me a hard worker and insightful to other people's lives.