Interior Designer

History

Though I am a native of Wisconsin, my family moved to the Chicago area where I finished high school and began attending the Community College of DuPage Illinois. My career path was always to become an Interior Designer. That path took a detour when I married, worked for 4 years, and then began a family. As a stay at home mom of 4 children for 18 years I kept my creative juices flowing in my own home and with creative outlets through my church and volunteer work in my children's schools.

When my youngest child was entering the 4th grade I took a part time position with Strong Mutual Funds. Though it was a wonderful job it did not utilize my driving creative force. I finally made the decision to return to school and finish what I began so many years ago.

Everything came full circle when I received my Associates Degree in Interior Design and I began working professionally in the field. I approach each new project with pent up enthusiasm. I love working with people, helping them solve their design challenges, and creating artful yet functional environments that make their homes a place they love to be.

Design Philosophy

My design philosophy is to create a gracious environment for each client that reflects his or her taste and lifestyle. Building on the clients input, my job is to guide their considerations of such elements as the homes existing features and proportions, the sources of light and the function required in each space. From these pieces evolve gracious, warm and inspired rooms, unique spaces that tell the clients personal story in a timeless way.

Professional Affiliations

Allied Member American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)