I am a born Vermonter. My father was the county large animal veterinarian – hence my love for animals and an interest in sustainable farming. I met my one and only on the first day of college and haven’t taken my claws out since.
M Y A P P R O A C H
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My aesthetic is authentic. I create rooms and homes that radiate warmth and reflect family life, creating a “feeling” but never confined by a “look.” I tend toward neutral backgrounds and layer texture and color by using soft furnishings and accessories. I love books. I love tribal. And I’m not afraid of wallpaper.
Travel is an integral part of my process as I collect and incorporate original (but not necessarily precious) art and artifacts into the spaces I create. Sometimes my travel is across the lake and into musty old estate sales. Sometimes I am lucky enough to find my way to the markets in Istanbul or Marrakech.
I approach every project the same way: I begin with a complimentary get-to-know-me-get-to-know-you meeting at the client’s home. I take notes. I take pictures. I try to discern the priorities for the client. I also keep a separate list of the priorities for me in case the homeowner doesn’t know where to begin. Nothing happens before we talk about the reality of a budget and a timeframe.
I design in the real world for real people with real budgets. My goal is to maximize design value without sacrificing aesthetic.
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