RF: When did your house feel like your own? MG: When the bookshelves went from being just built-ins to a personalized piece of art. We're inspired by our global travels, and our family loves to travel and spend time together. My husband and I actually met on a plane, and he brought me to the East Coast from California. As a couple, we share a love for traveling and complement each other’s styles. When I'm in a room in my home, it's this feeling of being transported to another place. From the calm waters overlooking Palos Verdes Peninsula, where I grew up, to the southeast coast of France, to the busy streets of New Delhi, I love to bring a piece of every place into my home. Among our collection are Vietri Italian pottery and several works purchased at art auctions. The books are from Books by the Foot. The site allows you to buy books by any subject, age, color, or size for only $6.99 per foot.Accessories: Furbish, Z Gallerie