Becoming an Interior Designer can be titled with specific accolades and professional enrolment; it entails credentials - mine were received through a BS in Interior Design from Northern Arizona University, with a minor in Art History, and maintained through my status as an ASID Allied member. Yet, I've found that "becoming" is a verb that never truly rests. It didn't start with asingle epiphany or a first client, and it isn't a destination reached upon graduation or the printing of a business card. It is an endless journey of personal and professional develpment that breathes through every space I touch.
My design philosophy is focused on a sustainable approach to well-being, individualism, and longevity, serving as pillars that anchor my creative decisions in my professional development. In the pursuit of timeless design, the intrinsic involvement is not only focused on the overall aesthetic but also the functionality of a space.
My own "becoming" has followed my undergraduate studies with an Associate's Degree in Fine Arts as I sought a way to become more intimately involved in the elements and principles of design. By uniting the specification process and technical details with an artistic mindset, I continue to develop a systematic approach to creating the perfectly unique and personal designs. This path has continued to be shaped by the transient nature of life as a U.S. Air Force spouse. My most recent cross-country move has brought me to the Emerald Coast in Panama City. It is here, amidst the shifting greens of the Gulf, that my journey finds its current rhythm. My design eye is daily recalibrated not just by the coastal light, but by the energetic reality of raising my son. He is my most honest reminder that a space must be as durable as it is dynamic; it continues to prove that true luxury is a home that functions so intuitively it creates a visceral sense of peace amidst a beautifully real life.
Ultimately, my path to becoming a designer isn't defined by my projects completed or the degrees on my wall, but by the belief that our environments should evolve as we do. It is a lifelong commitment to finding the intersection of art and utility; creating a sanctuary that honors both the sophisticated aesthetic and the functional demands of a life in motion.
Whether you are navigating a full-scale remodel or seeking the final details to make a house feel like home, I invite you to join me in this pursuit of timeless design. The journey of "becoming" is never truly finished, and I look forward to helping you define your design.
Thank you!