As a kid, I saved everything…even Dorito crumbs in my bed. Not on purpose of course. 

My junk drawer was my treasure chest, filled with things I just knew could be something someday. My tastes have evolved.

I’m no longer dumpster diving for fort-building materials—but that joy of discovering overlooked items and giving them new life? That’s still me. 

Discover the step-by-step process behind my textile art creations, from selecting upcycled fabrics and arranging compositions to free-motion embroidery and adding painted details. Explore how intuition and inspiration from nature shape every piece in this behind-the-scenes look at my art-making journey.

I remember dreading the phone call.

I was about to cancel a bridal shower at a local business and explain that the wedding was off.

The words came out:

Have you ever felt like you're constantly striving to return to a simpler, more joyful version of yourself? We often forget the little things that used to bring us immense joy as children. Today, I want to take you on a journey through my childhood to see where my pattern inspiration comes from!

Does it feel like you’ve intentionally set the tone of your place? Besides cleaning our home, styling our home has a big impact on our mood. Below, I’ve got some great ideas to help you create a more artful home which will bring joy and comfort into your space. Think of it as an extension of self-care :)

I was told: you have nothing to say. In graduate school for art, that was one of the worst things you could hear. Art was supposed to communicate something right? Well, in this blog post, I reflect on that impactful criticism that I still think about to this day? Only the difference is my perspective and now...life experience.

You might wonder, how could a piece of clothing, a kimono, teach profound life lessons? When I began my journey in Japan, my perception of kimonos was rather superficial. I admired their beauty but didn’t really understand all the intention that went into creating a Kimono. As I began to integrate them into my artwork, I discovered more of their essence, appreciating lessons that are woven, printed and stitched into the fabric…