I first fell in love with woodworking in 7th grade, back in 1990, in my middle school wood shop class. I was a kid who loved to draw, so discovering the scroll saw felt like magic — suddenly I could sketch something on paper, cut it from wood, and turn a simple drawing into a real object you could hold in your hands.  When we were given the freedom to design our own project, I decided to make something for my mom. That’s when I created my very first wall-mounted jewelry display. It was simple and a little rough, but the idea of functional art was already there: something beautiful to hang on the wall that could also hold and display the jewelry she loved, free of tangles and easy to use.

Years later, with the encouragement of a career counselor, I began carving out time for creativity again. I slowly put together a small workshop, bought my first scroll saw, and started selling my designs. What began as a small side project quickly grew into something much more meaningful.  There was a steep learning curve in those early years, balancing time in the workshop with my job and subsequently, while caring my for two sons full time.  I was experimenting with designs and figuring things out as I went, but I loved the process. The blend of problem-solving, creativity, and working with my hands felt deeply rewarding.

Since officially starting my business in 2018, my work has grown into more than just making objects.  It has become a way to explore creativity and to share the joy of making with others. In a world of growing technology, I believe there is something powerful about working with your hands and building something of your own. Time in my workshop is where I feel most present.  It is a quiet, focused space for play, exploration, and creative expression and I hope that this always comes through in the pieces I create, both for those who purchase jewelry displays and those who purchase the patterns to make them.