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What is your favorite way to spend a day?

My Favourite way to spend a day would be quite similar to the title of my feature collection. A cozy day… I am one of those strange individuals who actually ENJOYS snow. I love the peaceful feeling that comes while watching it softly fall. A hot cocoa in my hand, a good book, a roaring fire & some standard Christmas carols playing in the background. November 1st I already had my Christmas music playing & the majority of my decorating done lol. So a cozy day is utterly perfect in my mind.

How did you discover what makes you, YOU as a designer? Do you think you have a niche?

For me I have always been influenced by design – period. Interior design, clothing, photography. I have also enjoyed being creative ever since I was young. whether it was drawing, music, going to ceramics class for years with my Mom – lol – we made a LOT of junk ha. But, it was fun & we enjoyed it a TON at the time. I am drawn to designs, music, movies that evoke a vintage/retro feel. Anything that is well worn, shabby chic with a little modern thrown in just calls to me. I feel like customers who have the same love for a vintage/retro feel may be more inclined to enjoy my designs – so in a way – perhaps that is my niche :).

What kit are you most proud of creating in the last year? Why?

Thats a really difficult question… I have quite a few faves from this past year… perhaps this pandemic along with so many shut downs was a way of forcing me to pour out a bit more emotion into my designs. As pandemic life persisted I struggled & found I had lost a little of my zest for designing. Life had just stopped & as for many of us… I had to find ways to enjoy different things from what I normally loved in life. I think my favourite collections are a toss up between A Charlie Christmas (which expressed my LOVE for Snoopy) Hope is the thing with feathers, Country Living, and into the forest, #explore-dream-discover & surprisingly #eat-sleep-stayhome-repeat. This cooking collection ended up being a surprise even to myself, as I am not one that ADORES cooking. I enjoy it from time to time – but during quarantine & multiple shut downs – I think we all came to love the fridge a little TOO much perhaps. SO, this one was perfect for me in the moment.

Here is a look at #eat-sleep-stayhome-repeat. It not only has the fun vintage/retro feel that I love, it was a fun play on the 50’s kitchen vibe with a modern look at pandemic life & all of the over eating lol…

 Is designing your only job, or do you work outside of designing?
Designing right now is my only job outside of being a Mom & wife to 3 amazing guys. My Husband Cameron of 25 years (celebrating on the 9th of November) & my two boys Tristan & Ashton. I am grateful to be able to do something I love along with being at home with my guys.

What do you look for in a creative team member?
When looking for a new creative team member I look for individuality & a truly creative flair that blends with my style. Unique is what I am drawn to & I love someone who isn’t afraid to express that!Thank you so much for allowing me to continue sharing what I love with all of you! I consider it a privilege & an honour. I am so grateful to be here at SSD!