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People Of Kennett Square–Victoria Inverso

February 8, 2021 Fashion, interview, Kennett Square, peopleofksq, photography, portrait, project, Story, Style, Uncategorized

Meet Victoria, owner of TEXTILE, vintage+contemporary designers.

Please tell us about your journey to become a stylist and how did you first get into vintage clothing?

I have been a stylist for about ten years now. I have always loved clothing and putting outfits together. I was lucky enough to have a grandmother and mother who saved a lot of their favorite pieces from years past. I love wearing vintage pieces! I wanted to create a place where your favorite female designers and vintage collections could come mingle together. And that is how TEXTILE was born.

Where does your boutique name: Textile come from? How would you describe your boutique?

While trying to brainstorm a name for my first boutique, I was all over the place. It’s a daunting task to name something you’ve dreamt about for a lifetime! Fabrics and the tactile connection you have to an article of clothing is one of my favorite things. A lot of people choose an item of clothing to wear because it feels good. TEXTILE is an ode to fabrics and the creative process of fashion design.

What was the first piece you fell in love with?

My mothers wedding dress is the very first piece I fell in love with. It is this simple cream long sleeve column dress from 1975. The most beautiful figure hugging gown. I fell in love with this as a child and that sparked the vintage lover forever! I still have her dress today (preserved,) it’s the most important piece in my closet!

What’s in your own closet?

I have quite the eclectic mix in my own closet. I wear vintage clothing almost everyday. I love pairing new contemporary pieces with vintage. That is what you will find at TEXTILE. A curated collection of vintage and also contemporary clothing! I love denim. Pairing denim with a cool vintage floral jacket or vintage lingerie is my go to.

Who are your style muses?

My style muse has always evolved and changed from year to year. But the women who have always had the most enviable style to me are Gwen Stefani and Kate Moss. Eclectic, sexy, and unique.

The Artist–Jill Beech

December 12, 2019 art, artist, interview, people, photographer, photography, portrait, powerofawoman, project, sculptor, sculpture, still life, Style, Uncategorized

“Creating is an integral part of my life. Working with clay, other natural materials, and metal connects with Earth. Their transformation is alluring and fascinating to me – as it has been to humans through the ages. Myths, animals and other forms of nature influence my work. Capturing and expressing the essence or spirit, not soley a realistic portrayal, is my goal. I would be delighted if my functional work is enjoyed in everyday use and my non-functional work provides visual pleasure/provokes contemplation.”–Jill Beech

“I first took a ceramics class around 1981 and immediately felt an affinity and bond with clay. Since then, I have taken many classes, mostly in hand-building, and nearly all at Penland School of Crafts – a truly inspirational place with great artists and teachers. As my passion and involvement increased, I built a large gas kiln to expand firing capabilities beyond electric. Until 2011 when I retired, I was a veterinarian on the UPenn Veterinary School faculty so I juggled time between the studio and working at New Bolton Center, in the large animal hospital. Since then, I have been able to devote much more time to working in my studio adjacent to my home.”

“My functional and sculptural work is mainly made from porcelain or stoneware clay, and less frequently low fire earthenware clay. Some of my hand built forms are perforated with hundreds of varying sized and shaped holes whilst still damp and malleable; they are then dried, fired to a low temperature ( approximately 1800 F) then sandblasted, and finally re-fired to a higher temperature, usually between 2100-2300F. Glazes or stains are applied to some pieces. Others have multiple layers of different coloured slips (clay suspension) applied and then rubbed through to reveal different colours, and some are left unadorned, revealing just the clay itself. Some are mounted on steel stands that I forged. I have sometimes used metal containing paint on the final fired piece to give forms the appearance of metal. Encaustics have been used on some vessels to create layers on the surface, giving subtle colour changes and texture. Less frequently, on the low fired non-functional earthenware pieces, I paint multiple layers of acryllic paint. Horses, and to less extent other animals, influence both the forms as well as the images on the decorated surfaces of functional ware. Imagery from travel also has influenced forms.”

“Over the last few years, in addition to working with clay, I have worked with copper fold-forming,( using commercial patinas on the finished forms, and making wall panels, leaves for mobiles, and wearable wrist cuffs), clay monoprinting,( influenced by the late Mitch Lyons, who had a studio in London Grove) , hand made paper, recycled cardboard, paper sculpture, and also wire sculptures. I particularly like Kozo for making paper, and sometimes use encaustics on surfaces. My studio is near Ercildoun and is open by appointment and at my yearly open studio days.”

The Artist–Meei Huey Lin

February 25, 2019 art, artist, Ikebana, photography, portrait, project, Style

As age 80 , Mrs Lin still teaching Ikebana flower arrangement.

what drew you to the world of the Ikebana ?

I came from a big family . I have seven siblings and my grandparents live with us also. Although my mother have a heavy household load to carry. We always had fresh flowers arrangement around the house. I didn’t pay much attention them but I think they influence me unconsciously .
Once I unintentionally join a flower arrangement competition and got the 1 st place , This sparked my interest to start taking a classes. Since then there has been no returning back!

How would you describe your design style or philosophy?
I was following the Traditional Text Book at the beginning and am now getting to the free style — it is still some what in the Japanese Traditional Style. I am now also trying to get more contemporary. In 2019 Philadelphia Flower Show , My student and I will do this style in a public Exhibition.

About the philosophy of Ikebana ;I love the Textbooks lesson 4-20 “ you in Ikebana “. Meaning doing the arrangement with you in it. The other , I love and always mention to my students is – Takonoma in you— meaning very private in your heart, it 100% belong to only you!

What are your favorite flowers and what draws you to those particular blossoms ?

I love white Calla Lilies Because of their simple composition and pure look. That was the reason I incorporated it into the logo of our Sogetsu BuxMont Study Group when I designed it.

What impacts do living with flowers have on those that do ? What is surrounding ourselves with flowers important ?

When I look at the flowers — any size any color . I feel so peaceful. There is also a meditation effect when I am arranging flowers.
Most importantly, I want to let people know the main purpose of why the Ikebana International was founded . In 1965 late Ms. Allen Gorden founded this Non-profit Global Organization to ease the hatred between the countries course by WW II. The logo of the organization is “ Friendship through Flowers “ . I personally promote the “ Peace ,No War “. Saying.

What are your tips for selecting arrangement?
Meaningful. As simple as you can but express your point.

People of Kennett Square–David Ferron

Meet David, the owner of Unionville Saddle. David is a fashion designer, after living in New York for a decade he is bring his love of custom garment making back to here.

What sparked your interest in fashion?

Growing up I always had an interest in fashion, I remember reading GQ or sketching what my favorite pop stars’ were wearing but I was always more interested in fine arts. I grew up painting and drawing and didn’t begin to sew until I was a senior in high school. I really got interested in fashion when I went to Parsons School of Design in NYC. While I was studying I realized that fashion was a way to communicate concepts while exploring traditional construction techniques and making people feel amazing.

What is your brand philosophy?

My brand philosophy revolves around the concept of Your Body Infinite Options. Studying and working in the fashion industry for a decade opened my eyes to some major flaws in the current fashion system. From not providing adequate sizing in stores to crippling runway and production costs I have decided to approach the business in a much different way by creating single pieces specifically to a client’s needs. I believe that clients are looking for something that is made just for them, in the past women would have clothes made for them by dressmakers, working one on one to create something completely original and with a perfect fit for them. My goal is to make every client feel at home while working with them to create pieces that will flatter every part of them, last, and look modern for years to come.

How do you describe your fashion and style?

I like when there is a mix of minimal clean lines and rawness, I love when frayed edges contrast the perfect fit. There always needs to be a balance comfort and elegance, weight and lightness, color and texture.

What are you fascinated by at the moment and how does it feed into your work?

Currently, I am working with the concept of my transition from a city life in NYC to life in Unionville. I have always used personal experience in life as my inspiration for my collections and this transition has been the most shocking and rewarding process of my life.

Talk us through the process of creating a garment. How long does it normally take to create a dress? what’s the procedure like?

Making a garment can take anywhere up to a year, particularly for bridal gowns. The process always begins with a conversation, what do you need, when do you need it, what will the function be? Then I will show a client some fabrics that may work with what they need and we begin to sketch. Once a design is selected I drape the piece, make a pattern, fit a muslin, and order the final fabric. Once the pattern is corrected I cut the garment in final fabric, sew it, and fit the final piece. Depending on how complicated the garment is it may need more fittings to get the correct the fit.

Check David’s website and instagram for more information.

TAGS: fashion designer

The Artist–Robin Kielkowski

March 16, 2018 art, artist, beauty, business, lifestyle, natural, people, Perfume, perfumer, photography, portrait, project, Story, Style

Meet Robin, the owner of Brandywine Botanicals. ” Robin’s experience in floral design contributes to an appreciation of artistic balance. She has always had an interest in unique fragrances and has spent the last several years researching products and learning about ingredients sourced from around the world. “–http://www.brandywinebotanicals.com

How did you become a perfumer?

I seem to change careers like most people change jobs and a natural fragrance business brings me full circle to my first job as a floral designer. Both floral and fragrance design are creative outlets that are based on design principles; they are a wonderful blend of art and science. One of the shops I worked at had a large garden center where it was easy to learn about plants, their care and their fragrance. I lived in the San Francisco Bay area for a while and the plants are amazing. There were rosemary shrubs and lemon trees growing in the yard and nonstop color all around me. Gardening was, and still is, a joy.

Perfume is a blend of art and science. Years as a critical care respiratory therapist required a background in science to understand our bodies and therapies used to treat injury and illness. This ties into the chemistry aspect of fragrance. We smell essential oils because they evaporate and that rate of evaporation is based on the size of the molecules and how they interact. Fragrance has an effect on our mood and often has therapeutic properties, something I am learning about through aromatherapy training. Experience in the corporate world comes in handy for running a small business. Anyone who is a small business owner understands that you wear multiple hats and often do it all.

So how did I become a perfumer? Blending essential oils and their beautiful scents was a hobby that grew after taking a single aromatherapy workshop. That workshop was followed by training with a very successful natural perfumer in Rhode Island. The last several years have been spent trying different blends, learning about the essential oils and enjoying an olfactory trip around the world.

Do you have a particular style or approach to creating fragrances?

The concept for a fragrance can come from several directions but blending always starts in my mind. I may find a beautiful scent, like orange blossoms, try a new essential oil or simply read about a new ingredient or perfume that starts the creative process. The next step is similar to cooking. Just as you have an idea of what seasoning will work in a recipe, I consider what essential oils or botanicals will work together. For instance, will a blend need the spark of a little citrus? Perhaps a nice sandalwood as the base? Following design principles means using specific fragrance ‘notes’ together so you can smell a top note after applying the fragrance and experience a smooth transition to middle notes and the final base notes that last the longest for what is called the ‘dry down’. Then the fun really begins as I place a drop or two of each ingredient onto a test strip and try different combinations. Because natural fragrance does not contain preservatives or longer-lasting synthetic fragrance chemicals, it rarely lasts as long as a synthetic. The natural perfumer must carefully blend the fragrance notes and use essential oils that have fixative properties that help the overall blend last a bit longer. Creating a beautifully balanced blend is the artistry of natural fragrance.

Tell me about your favorite in the collection?

Almost Summer is a favorite because it was one of my first blends and it is a simple, beautiful orange blossom fragrance. It reminds me of driving along orange groves when the trees are in bloom. Everywhere you look you see the small white blossoms and their sweet, warm fragrance is carried by the breeze. It is a nice warm-weather fragrance and is uplifting during the colder months.

What projects are you currently working on and where do you want to take your business in the future?

This spring is a big turning point for Brandywine Botanicals. I will complete aromatherapy certification training in July and plan to offer an aromatherapy collection. This is likely to include a fragrant oil for massage or moisturizing and an aromatherapy spray that can be used to fragrance the home, linens and the skin. That is the beauty of natural ingredients: they can serve more than one purpose with less concern than something made from petroleum products as many home fragrances are. Certification also opens the door to starting a small practice where custom blends can be offered to those with a specific need. I work from my home studio so sell online and at local events but would like to find a small studio/retail space to offer fragrance, host workshops and support an aromatherapy practice. Location is challenging for a small business but I am always on the lookout for unique opportunities so stay tuned!

People of Kennett Square–Amanda Wynne Egan

February 16, 2017 art, bohemian, boutique, jewelry, Style

Meet Amanda the owner of Salt+ Stone KSQ

Salt: necessities for living.

Stone: perfection; taking raw materials & turning them into wearable, coveted items to be treasured.

Have you been to her bohemian style boutique yet? I have to say I love everything there.

What did you do before you open salt & stone?

Before I opened Salt + Stone, I worked on making all sorts of jewels, under the name Vintage Faerie Studio. We wholesaled to boutiques and the like, and also vended at the amazing Clover Market (which is coming to Kennett Square June 18!) Lele Galer would ask me to participate in her amazing artist pop-ups at Galer Winery which also helped me gain local interest.

When and what made you decide to open a boutique?

Christmas 2015. I would find myself constantly contacted by local’s: husbands, boyfriends, girlfriends- significant others, to meet “in secret” and always “on the fly”… such as “hey! my wife is inside the school watching our son’s basketball game… came you meet me in 30 at the parking lot with some of your jewelry? It’s all she wants for Christmas!” I would throw a kid, or three, into the car and go. It got to the point where I was worried the police would think I was dealing something… and I’m not sure jewelry would be what first came to mind. Then I had a couple show up on my doorstep- said they googled me and found me… that was when I thought ok we need to do something here. Fast forward to April 2016- my youngest and I were walking back from town and I noticed the “rent” sign placed in a window under The Kennett Inn… impulsively I walked right into the Inn and Mr. Warner was kind enough to show me the space. I thought it was a perfect beginning… after giving ourselves two and a half weeks to renovate the space, Salt + Stone opened June 3 with an amazing party filled with so many supportive and lovely souls. I still think about that night and am so utterly grateful.

where did the name salt &stone come from?

The name Salt + Stone comes from Alchemy- a medieval precursor to Chemistry, if you will… it involves a little magic, a little bit of ancient practices. Elements have symbols which you may see in our logo designed by local artist John Paul Vega of State Street Tattoo. Below is our definitions for Salt + Stone:

Salt: necessities for living.

Stone: perfection; taking raw materials & turning them into wearable, coveted items to be treasured.I also have a deep love of stones and crystals which I use in our handcrafted jewelry and around the shop. Being a beach girl, Salt and the Sea run deep so the name of the shop has many personal meanings for me.

If you can choose three favorite pieces from your boutique, what are they?

To select just three favorites from the shop is super tough for me… a lot of what I carry are my favorites- goods not easily found in the Philadelphia area. I would say:

1) Vintage Faerie Jewelry- I love creating jewels and using stones, especially those that are high quality and untreated. We work with a lot of Turquoise from the American West, Moonstone, Labradorite and so many more. We also have quite a bit of custom work ranging from sweet little custom charms to major pieces like gold cuffs and necklaces.

2) Warm Fragrance Oil- this stuff is amazing and smells like a day at the beach in a sexy, uplifting way.

3) Carefully curated goods from Mexico, Peru and India. Milagros, bags, even some stunning clothing.

You have three kids, how do you balance work and kids?

Balance is a work in progress- we are always seeking balance. My children are able to come to the shop whenever they can and my husband is a huge support with making sure the kids are ok weekends and other days when I am super busy at the store. I would be lying if I did not say I have a lot of Mother’s guilt and I simply cannot get to everything like I used too (laundry is never caught up), but I do my best and I hope my children see a hard working mama, who loves them deeply and does what she does for them. With that said, one of my other loves is yoga- I obtained my teacher training through Yoga Secrets (YogaSecretsPA.com) and honestly, if I did not have yoga, I don’t know how I could do it all/stay sane/not beat myself up. It may sound silly, but yoga has taught me so much… how to take everything in stride, have confidence and trust in myself; breathe and release. So a day when I feel like the worst mother of the year, a nice yoga practice puts everything back into focus.

People of Kennett Square–Kelly Hockenberry

June 16, 2016 blogger, business, columnist, Fashion, Kennett Square, life, people, photography, portrait, Story, Style

Meet Kelly, she is a Lawyer, Columnist, also a Blogger for Social Stylate.

What was your dream job when you were a kid?

My dream job was to become a pediatrician. However, as a kid, I did not realize the plot twist looming in my future that I affectionately refer to as “Organic Chemistry”. Yikes.

You are a lawyer, blogger, columnist, what’s next?

I am in the midst of changing careers! After many years of practicing family law and custody mediation, I decided to go back to school for a graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health. I am excited to help children and families transition through the divorce process from a therapeutic perspective, as opposed to a litigious one.

When and how did you start your career in so many fields?

My family and friends like to tease me that I have as many jobs as there are hours in a day (which, at times, feels like an accurate statement!). However, at this point in my life, I am used to juggling a multitude of tasks. The “counselor” in me likes to help people and the “fashionista” in me loves to be surrounded by beautiful clothes, shoes, handbags, and make-up! I can’t possibly choose a favorite…so, I try to do it all.

What’s your typical day look like?

I rarely have a typical day! It’s possible for me to be facilitating a custody mediation in the morning, taking photos at No.109 Shop or Houppette for social media posts in the afternoon, and counseling in the early evening. In between those jobs, I try my best to be a good wife and mother. Although, if you were to look in my laundry room right now, you can tell that housekeeping is not on my list of daily chores.

What is your 5 tips for time management in a multitasking world?

Ugh, perfecting the art of multitasking is ever-evolving . While I am by NO means an expert, here are my best suggestions:

Write it down -I can’t survive without my Day Planner. I like to physically record my schedule with paper and pencil, as opposed to keeping notes on my phone.
Exercise – This may sound silly, but, making a workout a priority is critical, in my opinion. It is easy to let the drudgery of daily life get in the way of self care. But, a good sweat is as important for your mind as it is for your body.
Sleep – When I take on too much, I have a tendency to stay up really late trying to get everything accomplished. The result? I am cranky and totally unproductive the next day. Forcing myself to get a minimum of seven hours is a worthwhile mission.
Delegate – Sometimes it is difficult to relinquish control to others (especially if you are a perfectionist, like I am). However, learning how to ask and accept help from others is important.
Have FUN – Embrace your busyness! If you are running around like a chicken with your head cut off, you may as well be having a good time doing it. I work with some fabulous people who challenge and energize me and it makes the crazy schedule all worthwhile.

People of Kennett Square–Thomas Macaluso

March 28, 2016 business, life, people, photography, portrait, Story, Style

Meet Tom, the owner of Macaluso bookstore. I was lived near his store four years ago. Every time I passed by it, I was wondering what’s inside. Finally I had chance to meet him.

What did you do before you open your bookstore?

I had been a law book and document editor for a few years after college and law school. When my wife Brenda and I started the book business 42 years ago I had already gone to graduate school and had a thirty-five year career as a law and English professor and dean. I retired from higher education 18 years ago to devote full time to the bookstore.

Why a bookstore?

I started collecting books when I was 14 years old and have always loved them .

What make your bookstore special?

Our books, maps, and prints are special because they are relatively scarce and of lasting interest. Unlike other used bookstores, our store’s books are mostly the original first edition hardbacks in very good condition and some are hundreds of years old though some are relatively recentl though notable publications.

What book is your greatest treasure & why?

Right now, I have first editions signed by the Wyeths, T..S. Eliot, Carl Sandburg, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and many others. And I have first editions by Hemingway, Orwell, Darhl, Dickens, Harper Lee, and thousands more and on every subject from art to zoology They are virtually all my treasures.

What’s the hardest thing about running your shop? What’s the best thing?

It can be difficult to help visitors appreciate the physical beauty of the book, that is the book arts. The best experiences are the talks about books, education, and life itself especially with young people.

People Of Kennett Square—Lauren Simko

February 16, 2016 business, handmade, health, herbal medicine, herbs, life, natural, people, photography, portrait, Story, Style

Meet Lauren, she is a Traditional Western Herbalist and founder of Areté herbs. I visited her lovely studio the other day. I really like her natural and healthy life style.

Where does the name Areté come from and what does it mean?

Areté is a Greek word that means “excellence of any kind.” Areté describes the act of living up to one’s fullest potential, finding total fulfillment, and reaching the highest level of health and harmony for our mind, body, and spirit. Areté is a Stoic Philosophy term and I thought it embodied exactly what I was going for.

What did you do before you started Areté Herbs?

I was in school for most of my life up until the launch of my business! I am what they would call a

“professional student.” I love to learn and went from undergraduate school to graduate school to my

intensive herbalist training program, back to back.

I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science and Nutrition, and a Master of Public Health

(MPH) Degree concentrating in Integrative Health. In addition, I am certified as an Integrative Health

Coach, and a certified Herbalist. I am also certified through the American College of Sports Medicine as

an Exercise Physiologist (ACSM‐EP), and through the National Commission for Health Education

Credentialing as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).

I have been employed as a Health Coach for The Chester County Hospital near Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania, and as an Exercise Physiologist for the Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart

Disease at Jefferson Regional Medical Center located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

I was also honored to be a guest speaker at the 2010 annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Public Health

Association (PPHA) held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I presented a lecture entitled, “The Integrative

Health Coach: A New Advocate for Health Promotion.”

Why and how did you start Areté Herbs?

My passion for plants, healing, and nature arose after several years of studying wellness, health and

fitness. Despite my academic studies, I felt that a vital link was absent from the “complete” picture‐‐

there had to be more to health than just exercise and nutrition. Upon studying the ancient healing

tradition of botanical medicine, I had found the piece that was missing.

Our health is deeply connected to nature. Living in harmony with the natural rhythms of the Earth and

reconnecting with our inner wisdom is the essence of living a fulfilling, authentic, and purposeful

life. Our health is so much more than just the absence of disease.

What’s your philosophy about herbal medicine?

Areté Herbs is a company dedicated to helping each individual achieve optimal health with plant‐based

products. At Areté, we believe that personal health is deeply connected to nature. To attain optimal

wellness it is vital to embrace a more natural, earth‐centered approach to living fuller, healthier lives.

Plant medicine is a beautiful way to empower you on this journey.

We are a young, homegrown business that lovingly handcrafts all herbal products in small batches. We

are wholly dedicated to organics, sustainability, and green business practices because of our great

reverence for the environment. We promise to use only organic herbs to create our formulas.

Our herbs are sourced from only the most highly regarded companies that provide certified organically

grown plants. Respectfully wild‐harvested herbs are often hand‐gathered by ourselves from rural

Chester County, or grown in our personal garden that is free of pesticides, chemicals, and genetically

modified organisms (GMOs).

It is our hope that Areté’s herbal products give you the opportunity to infuse yourself in the medicine of

the plants.

Can you recommend one herb that is easy to use and grow?

I’ll name a handful! I had the best luck growing Sage, Catnip, Thyme, and Lemon Balm. These herbs

seem to need hardly any attention at all and grew into huge, beautiful plants all by themselves.

A lot of medicinal plants are considered common weeds and can be found in your own yard or woods

behind your house! There is no need to plant an herbal garden if you learn to identify these common

medicinal weeds. They grow on their own and very plentifully! Some include: Plantain, Chickweed,

Dandelion, and Nettles to name a few! These are all considered tonic herbs.

Dandelion, Chickweed, and Plantain can all be found in your lawn! Dandelion is great for digestion and

liver function and is a key component of ourCardamom & Fennel Digestive Bitters. It is also found in our

Immune Chai Tea, Nourish Tea, and Mommy‐To‐Be Tea.

Plantain can be made into a poultice to draw out a splinter or bee sting—great for summer first aid!

Chickweed is a Nutritive (very nutritious!) and is one of my favorite herbs. It tastes so yummy that you

can add it to salads or even make a pesto from it!

It is also one of the herbs found in our Nourish Tea and our Mommy-To-Be Tea.

Stinging Nettles are found along rivers where the ground is moist. You can find them along the

Brandywine River! The fresh plant is great for seasonal allergies, is a powerhouse of vitamins and

minerals, and supports the adrenals to combat stress. We use it in our Allergy Formula, Nourish Tea,

Stress Free Tea, and Mommy‐To‐Be Tea.

TAGS: herbal medicine, herbs, natural

People of Kennett Square–Mary Williams Veale

December 29, 2015 art, beauty, business, home, interior design, life, people, photography, portrait, Story, Style, Uncategorized

After two years renovating an old farm house, Mary and her family moved to their beautiful new home. Mary also found her calling in home interior design, organization and garden design. The EDIT was born. It is a personal, client-centered service providing home order and organization.

1. What determined your passion for design?

I fell into this. EDIT evolved from my totally control freak nature! As a kid I would re arrange my parents furniture when they went out of town. It didn’t go over well.
As an adult, I’ve lived in a few houses (we seem to move around) and design and order (for me) are a natural part of the move in/move out/nesting and home making process. Creating good and pleasing spaces for life and family is a creative and satisfying endevour for me. But really, I’m a control freak.

2. Can you describe your first Edit project?

My very first EDIT project was a whole house re order, deckutter and staging for sale process. It was a completed over the summer and the home sold shortly thereafter.
I love to bring order. And the backbone and essence of EDIT is just that. Order. Be it in a basement or closet.

3. What inspires you?

I’m a always deeply inspired by my amazing friend family. The people who impact my thoughts and heart are truly exceptionally talented humans. I am very lucky to have them. I’ve watched each one of them take flight in their own distinct efforts and I finally feel as though I’m catching up!

4.Share something you would like the world to know about you or your ideas.

I get my inspiration from a life lived at home. My ideas are influenced by the spaces I have lived in, by the objects and stuff of life I’ve acquired and love and always always always from the natural world. I am certainly no expert on design but I do know what I love. And I do absolutely love what I do with EDIT.

5. if you have no limits( money, resources), what would you create?

The world as my oyster would truly be endless gardening! Endless. There would be no blade of grass unturned! It would be a boisterous messy flowering world in my garden.