If you’ve ever looked at one of my patterns and felt a little breeze off the ocean, caught a glimpse of a sunset, or imagined yourself walking barefoot with your dog along the shoreline—you’re feeling the heart of where my inspiration comes from.
I design from a place of presence—those moments in life that feel simple, grounding, and full of joy. Whether I’m hiking in the mountains, watching waves roll in on the Carolina coast, or sipping coffee with my dog curled up beside me, I’m always observing color, shape, and light. And those moments? They often become the beginning of a new design.
Color Comes First
Color is often my starting point. I’ll take photos during my travels, then create color palettes from what I see—terracotta rooftops in Italy, coastal blues, or mossy greens from a woodland trail.
Sometimes I build collections around a color story. Other times, it’s a motif—a palm leaf, a tiny shell, a repeating arch—that emerges naturally while sketching.
From Sketchbook to Surface
My designs start with loose sketches—often in Procreate or even on paper. I don’t aim for perfection. I just capture what feels alive in that moment.
From there, I move into Adobe Illustrator to refine the shapes, build repeat patterns, and play with scale and texture. I try to keep the energy of the original sketch even in the final repeat—it’s important that it still feels human.
Designing for a Lifestyle
The women I design for are a lot like me—creative, nature-loving, tech-curious, dog moms, travelers, and memory-keepers. I want my patterns to feel like they belong in your life—on a tote bag, a tech case, or your pup’s bandana.
When I design, I’m not just thinking of the pattern—I’m thinking of how it lives out in the world, on something that makes you smile.
