“I have loved fashion, color and everything related to individual
style ever since I was a young girl growing up in the south.
My British mother taught me about how to dine, dress, decorate and
celebrate… and I have been an avid collector of china, shoes and
throw pillows ever since. Rearranging rooms is in my blood and
cleaning out closets is my favorite way to unwind.
My Italian father designed knitting machines and held patents for
single and double knit fabrics that are so popular today.
He lectured around the world about the heritage of his craft and
from him I learned how fabrics and prints can evoke wonderful
sentiments, especially when quality is at the top of “must have”
list.
With that spirited combination of positive influences, I was off
to “broaden my horizons,” as my dad always put it….and the result
has been an adventure-filled journey through the world of china,
crystal, home interiors and fashion. And the more I learn, the
more fun I have. Come join me as we celebrate making everyday
living an art!”
Highlights of the journey so
far….
Creating lifestyle products that make it easy to put together a
colorful look…fashion should be fun!
Combining new treasures with classic favorites…I love to mix and
match and I’m a big believer in saving your old faves.
Celebrating the heritage of craftsman around the world with
colorful hand painted jewelry, fashion and home accents….it’s
important to preserve the creativity of smaller factories.
Traveling to Europe and the Caribbean in search of design
inspiration….especially Venice, Paris and St. Barth’s!
Leading product design teams in the creation of best-selling
collections for Tiffany, Waterford, Ralph Lauren, Gorham and other
fabulous tabletop brands….the products we created will last a
lifetime.
Being Contributing Editor for tabletop, home interiors and resort
magazines and creating my own series of lifestyle books…can’t wait
for the next chapters to unfold.
Being a Registered Bridal Consultant and helping happy brides &
grooms choose china and crystal for their new lives together….it’s
fun teaching about knives, forks, bottles and corks!
Giving something back through corporate sponsorships that help
women, young adults and the arts….it’s part of my personal and
professional mission statement.
Restoring and decorating a historic house that is now truly a
home….gardens are next on the list!
Having fun “making everyday living an art” with family and
friends…..like everyone else, I wish there were 30 hours in a day!
