Growing up on a nature preserve, I was fascinated by colors, textures and native ‘finds’. Collecting rocks, shells and other natural entities were an every day occurrence. With a fabulously fashionable mother and grandmother, I enjoyed playing in their jewelry boxes and helped them get ready for events. Creating necklaces, bracelets, sculptures and drawings from my ‘finds’ began at an early age and formulated my love for nature, art, discovery and travel.
