Bachelor’s in Interior Design

Small (tiny) spaces.

Late night, or very early in the morning

I broke both my wrists snowboarding in college. It broadened my interest in accessible/universal design.

Master's in Interior Architecture

Small spaces & tight budgets! She loves a good challenge!

During a long run outdoors. The combination of fresh air and no distractions equals design breakthroughs.

She's fed and bathed elephants in Thailand.

Interior Design

Working around architectural limitations.

When she steps away from a project and looks at it with fresh eyes.

Growing up she spent family vacations at the Sea of Japan, whereas her husband spent his at the Black Sea - over 6,000 miles apart. But, they met and fell in love in the mountains of Colorado.

Bachelor's in Interior Design

Kids rooms! She loves the fun and whimsical aspects they can have while still creating a timeless space that can grow with them.

When she least expects it. Grabbing a cup of coffee, taking her children to the park, eating at a new restaurant, trying to sleep, driving alone in the car, surfing the internet ... Inspiration is all around!

She can say the alphabet backwards!

BFA in Interior Design and Bachelor's Business/Marketing

Creating unique layouts to bring more function into spaces.

When she's perusing design publications, traveling or training.

She is an endurance sport junkie (i.e. Long-Distance Triathlons)!

BS in Interior Design, Minor in Textile Art

Dark paint colors (they don’t have to feel oppressive!)

Over a good meal

She loves to tag along when her husband goes on his wildlife photography trips. She sits in nature and reads while he chases foxes and elk!