My father spent his entire career as a production artist in a direct mail house on Washington Avenue in downtown St. Louis. I grew up at his drawing table, playing with retired Pantone swatch books and t-squares. I inherited his attention to detail and desire to dismantle and rebuild inefficient systems. I also inherited his eye for beauty and color. 

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As a child and teen, I was equally strong academically and artistically, but felt called to graphic design, before I really knew what it was. My design professor at Drake University opened my eyes to the difference between decoration and problem-solving. I began my professional career as an intern at his company in Des Moines, working on publications for Meredith Corporation. 

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Life lead me down the path of wife and mother, which took me out of agency world and into my basement, where I maintained a thriving book of business while raising three beautiful daughters. 

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In 2011 I took a chance on an ad in the local paper and stepped back outside the home as a custom stationery designer. This was just the reminder I needed that I love what I do, and wanted to return to full time employment. 

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When not working I have a passion for renovating spaces, irreverent cross stitch, long, long walks, laughing with friends and loving my family. 

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