I moved to Northern California from the blue ridge mountains of North Carolina--and the beauty of both still pulls at my heart strings daily. I try to incorporate this wonder and forever enthrallment into all of my designs and creative endeavors. It's hard to explain how a beautiful place can really inspire and challenge your work in different and unexpected ways, but I consider my natural surroundings to be my greatest muse.
My background education is in Environmental Science, and my love for the natural world—especially the native flora and fauna of the places I get to visit—is one way I still feel connected to the reasons behind seeking my degree. To have dipped my toes into the science world is an experience I will never regret. But as a highly creative (and stubborn) person I found it really hard to get excited about the entry level jobs I was able to find immediately after college, and well as they say…makers are gonna make. I've always been a maker of things, and at some point sewing just became my chosen path. I was swept off my feet in a love affair with fiber art and garment making over 20 years ago and I’ve never looked back. There is something incredibly satisfying about beginning the day with folds of fabric and leaving the studio with a finished, handmade item of clothing that I designed from start to finish. And better yet--getting to send it to someone who will love it just as much as I do.
My clothing label strives to create stylish garments that are durable enough for a lifetime of adventures, and beautiful enough to be cherished forever. Garments that are comfortable & flattering to make the wearer feel confident in their body. My intention with each garment is to create a meaningful piece of wearable art that makes someone feel beautiful, special, and unique.
