In order to lead a fascinating life, one brimming with art, music, intrigue, and romance, you must surround yourself with precisely those things..

I did not go to fashion school. I arrived in New York in 1986 from Kansas City and was working as accessories editor for Mademoiselle Magazine. While….

Live in such a way, that if someone speaks badly of you no one would belive it. Playing dress-up begins at age five and never truly ends..

I believe that accessories should bring color and texture to an every day wardrobe based on each individual's sense of style..

Think, Travel, Celebrate, Charm, Decorate, Dress, Live - colorfully.

Playing dress up begins at age 5 and never really ends..

As far as I'm concerned playing 'Dress Up' begins at the age of five, and never truly ends..

If you're honest and fair as you can be, not only in business but in life, things will work out..

I adore pretty things & witty words..

Cynicism is intelectual dandyism, but graciousness in speech is an aphrodisiac. (Andy Spade).

A handbag is only one item to be worn with a complete outfit. Add a peony pink leather handbag to a charcoal gray suit, for instance, and the impact ….

I created my bags from the notion of developing a well-edited line of fashionable, but not "trendy" handbags. By designing styles that will be as rel….

I love order and organization..

Popeyes and Taco Bell. I try to be healthy, but they're just so good..

People have this impression that I'm a little kooky, but I'm actually very OCD..

I'm a big list maker. But if I cross off too many tasks and it's hard to see the remaining ones, I have to start a new list..

I collect books, a lot of books..

I'm one of six children. I'd love to sound educated and say I dive into a good book when I'm there, but in truth, I spend time with the kids playing ….

I started getting orders from some of the leading stores Fred Segal, Bergdorf Goodman. I realized then that my bags were being noticed by the fashion….

I love lamps. I can't stand overhead lighting. I have to have everything on a dimmer..

I started designing my handbags in my apartment and I had six samples made in satin-finished nylon. I displayed them at trade shows but they went unn….