Fashion Designer turned Painter

I started my career after receiving my Fashion Design degree from Drexel University in 1992. I worked in the apparel industry for 9 years and then took some time off after having my children. I've always loved painting and even painted on clothing for my senior collection in college (should have known then that painting was my first love). When my friends started having children, I painted toy chests and keepsake chests for them as gifts which slowly blossomed in to a full time keepsake chest business. Now, I spend my days painting custom keepsake chests, memory boxes, and wall art for babies, weddings, family trees, bereavement, and other special occasions. I have a small studio in the back of my home where I work creating pieces that I hope will be cherished for generations. I opened an etsy store a few years ago that coincided with my own website and was also selling wholesale to other websites. In 2013 I decided to sell on etsy only and uploaded all of my designs and I have to say, it's been great! I love getting to know my customers and working with each of them on an individual basis to create something meaningful for them. All of my keepsake chests and boxes are 100% hand made in the USA by my wonderful cabinetmaker and neighbor, Craig Jarvis. I hope to keep painting for many more years and keep working on my etsy store! So that's my story for now....