From a young age, I have had a desire to do good; to find a way to be better for the sake of our planet. I was blessed enough to have a great-grandmother who taught me sewing from a young age, and I credit her with my love of fashion and design.  I grew up in Eastern Michigan, where I was able to be in touch with nature daily through myriad lakes, trails, and forests that dotted the landscape there. 

Though I am grateful for my Midwestern roots, my heart wanted to be closer to the mountains, which have led me to the Pacific Northwest.  It is here, in my Seattle home, that I teach natural dyeing courses and dye pieces of wearable art.