About Me

Curiosity keeps me up at night, and my mind is shaped by both creativity and structure. Growing up in a house that was meticulously organized, my mother—a brilliant designer in her own right—crafted a space that was minimalist, functional, and always evolving. With limited resources, she mastered the art of reinvention, taking what we already had and turning it into something fresh. Watching her taught me one of my most important lessons: that simplicity often leads to the most elegant solutions. My dad, on the other hand, filled our lives with puzzles, crosswords, and brain games, teaching me to approach problems from all angles. It’s no surprise I’m drawn to jigsaw puzzles with my daughter now—a practice in patience, flexible thinking, and the thrill of finding that missing piece.

I live in Greystones, Ireland, with my husband and two daughters that keep me grounded—and inspired. They've taught me how to navigate chaos with grace, reminding me daily that the best designs, like the best lives, are ones that embrace a little bit of messiness.

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