Getting to Know Me:

My career in public relations took me all over the world and I was deeply inspired by the things I found and the beautiful things there were to see during those travels. My interior design practice, and my San Mateo boutique, Apartment 46, were born out of my love of eclectic interiors, romantic and welcoming spaces, and odd curiosity shop finds. I am a contributor for Houzz and write on a variety of design topics.

I strongly believe in creating spaces that are a direct reflection of who my clients are. People work hard to for their homes and I want them to be in love with their space and feel safe and warm when they enter it. I love to inspire people to create meaningful vignettes that tell stories about their lives. That said, redefining/designing a space requires letting go of objects and ideas that no longer suit who you are or want to be. Putting new pillows on a couch cannot solve space layout challenges or deep design issues.

In my practice, I have helped countless families de-clutter their homes, define their style, and create beautiful environments they are extremely happy to live in.

It's my hope that I can be a resource for others that share my appreciation for gorgeous gardens, well-made furniture, unique interiors and things with soul. I want every view in a home to be an interesting one. Sitting in different parts of a room, it should great from every vantage point.

A consultation should leave you inspired and ready to recreate your space, and a visit to the boutique will never be boring or predictable.

I consider myself really blessed and lucky to have such amazing clients and I hope to continue creating beautiful and unique spaces in the Bay Area for a long time to come.

Services Provided:
Interior design (online virtual and in-person), garden design, curating collections and vignettes, accessorizing, restyling and staging for events and holidays, lighting design, re-purposing furniture, de-cluttering and organizing, uncommon children's spaces, freshening old spaces, advising on finish selections.

Areas Served:
San Francisco Bay Area including East Bay, Peninsula and South Bay

Certification and Awards:
Covered in Gentry and Romantic Homes