When you grow up among contractors and builders, a job site is your playground and a fixer upper looks like a vacation. More than a career, real estate and design are my life’s passion, and I’m so lucky that my husband Tommy shares that with me. Together, we rebuilt our first home in Westchester, and although the process is never easy (okay, it was a bit stressful at times!), we don’t regret a minute and would gladly do it all over again. We probably will someday. For me, the chance to breathe new life into a property is deeply rewarding and incredibly motivating. It’s almost like therapy! It gets my creative juices flowing off the charts, it recharges my batteries, and it sets the tone for a good day. Every. Single. Day.