Each job I had wasn't necessarily the perfect job, but I always talk to young women about how you really have to take certain things from each job and learn from that and then move on to something you really want to do.

If it doesn’t scare you, you’re probably not dreaming big enough.

Entrepreneurs have a great ability to create change, be flexible, build companies and cultivate the kind of work environment in which they want to work.

When I started my company, many people said I shouldn't launch it as a retail concept because it was too big a risk. They told me to launch as a wholesaler to test the waters - because that was the traditional way.

I like being behind the scene.

I wanted stores that would feel like a comfortable room in my apartment, cozy and colorful and different.

For me, if I can design beautiful things that have the price be lower, I am thrilled.