( CNN ) -- Stepping into the New York office of fashion mogul Tory Burch , one ca n't help but notice the positive energy in the room . Elegant yet cozy , substantial yet relaxed , the space brims with creative spirit . Credit can be given to any number of factors , from the artfully layered furnishings to the welcoming personality of Burch herself . But she is quick to give due recognition . `` I work with a feng shui master , '' she says , seated in an armchair that is positioned , according to said consultant , to yield a particularly auspicious flow of harmonious life forces . Good vibrations have always been central to the Tory Burch brand , whose twist on preppy style makes cheerful use of classic hues and graphic patterns . In the ten years since the label 's launch , it has expanded from a single Manhattan boutique into a global empire , with more than 120 outposts—a Milan flagship is next—and collections of clothing , cosmetics , home accessories , and more . This October the company will debut a line of watches as well as release its first book , Tory Burch : In Color ( Abrams ) . Reflecting on this rapid growth , Burch remarks , `` I could never have imagined . '' Architectural Digest : Bette Midler 's Jaw-Dropping NYC Penthouse . Another constant throughout the brand 's history has been Daniel Romualdez , the AD100 architect and designer responsible for the stores ' famously ebullient decor . When Burch relocated the firm to its current headquarters , in the city 's Flatiron neighborhood , she immediately called upon Romualdez to collaborate on her own suite ( comprising an office and waiting area ) as well as the company 's reception spaces . `` Daniel makes the process so much fun , '' she says . The feeling is decidedly mutual . According to Romualdez , who helped decorate Burch 's Manhattan and Hamptons homes , too , `` Tory is a dream . She knows exactly what she wants , but she also lets you run with an idea . '' Architectural Digest : Elton John 's Beverly Hills Home . In the case of Burch 's new work space , what she desired was a setting that stayed true to her brand 's retail concepts while adapting its signature look into something personal , almost residential . Certain details are direct references to the boutiques . The oak wall paneling , for instance , is based on woodwork used at the label 's Madison Avenue location , while the X-base stools and Louis XVI -- style side chairs are variations on those installed at many of the outposts . For the most part , however , the array skews toward unique pieces , with family photos and pedigreed furnishings alongside treasured keepsakes from her travels . Particularly fine are the matching bookshelf and desk—1960s designs by Howard Dilday for Count Rodolfo Crespi 's bedroom at Palazzo Odescalchi in Rome . Burch admired the set and snatched it up from antiques dealer Gerald Bland . Architectural Digest : Incredibly Designed Vineyards . `` With Tory , it 's about honoring her taste at that moment , '' Romualdez says . `` Her aesthetic is always evolving . '' But some elements stay the same . The combination of blue and white is a leitmotif , appearing here in various configurations , from an antique mirror framed in crystal and cobalt-blue glass to the wall-mounted collection of china . `` Porcelain has always been a passion , '' Burch says . `` I was raised around it . '' Architectural Digest : Gorgeous Childrens ' Rooms . Across the room , another soupçon of Burch 's childhood has been given pride of place . Displayed on a brass-and-rattan side table is a vintage edition of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry 's novella The Little Prince . `` It 's been a favorite book of mine since I was little , '' she says , adding , `` there are also such relevant themes for adults—how you treat people , how you shape your outlook on life . '' They are lessons Burch applies at her company , making social responsibility part of its mission . In 2009 she established a foundation dedicated to the empowerment of female entrepreneurs , offering mentoring programs , business education , and access to low-cost capital . As the Tory Burch brand continues to advance , its founder 's office is graciously equipped to meet all challenges . `` We have so many meetings here , everything from finance to fittings , '' she notes . `` People come in and out all day . This is the hub . '' Reprinted with permission of Conde Nast .
Fashion designer Tory Burch enjoys a harmonious retail environment . She worked with a Feng shui expert to achieve the right flow . Details of Burch 's retail experience are echoed in the company 's offices . ' The Little Prince ' is a favorite book of hers and it is displayed prominently .