Once upon a time, my grandmother opened a craft store in southern Illinois. She sold items that she had made and the supplies to make them yourself. Hand embroidery, sewing, and bead-work comprised the majority of the items for sale. My mother took over that business from her and added to the mix flower arrangements and other things.

I decided to move to Chicago in 2002. Here I have participated in the rich theater and music scene and entered the professional world. After spending a number of years as a product manager in online marketing, I have decided to make a fresh start. My mom offered a chance to carry the torch for a third generation, and I quickly took her up on the offer.

I like to think of myself as an artist. I find the act of creating to be a spiritually awakening experience. My designs draw on the human experience and its interactions with nature. I draw on fantasy, mythology, history and fashion to create pieces meant to speak to the owner at a fundamental level. My hope is that you will buy pieces that speak to you on some level. Pieces to tell your own story, or, perhaps, the story you wish was your own.