Gillian Pinchin has her MBA from the University of Western Ontario and spent 10 years in consumer packaging goods marketing before following her nose into design, which has always been her true passion. She works both on interior and exterior design for clients, and with her partner, Paudie Hanley, builds houses in Westchester under the name Cygnet Design and Build. She lives in Westchester with her husband, three fabulous kids and a loyal cockapoo.