Tucker, a native of Santa Barbara, graduated from UCLA with a bachelor's of fine arts in design and regularly lectures on incorporating antiques, textiles and decorative arts in homes. She's been named one of the 100 Top Designers in the World by Architectural Digest. In January 2010 she launched Suzanne Tucker Home, a fabric collection offering diverse colors and unique weave structures. She discussed her passions, techniques and inspirations with Sentinel Media Services reporter Jordan Guinn.