I grew up under my grandparents roof. Many years before I was born they had lived in Greece and Korea. Our home was a compilation of their time living overseas, the Sears catalog, local thrift shops, and many cans of yellow spray paint. There were baskets filled with plastic fruit hanging from the kitchen ceiling, while numerous figurines and a brass menagerie adorned the mantel. Our living room was covered in velvet wallpaper depicting a forest theme. We had candlesticks from the Greek Orthodox Church that stood 5 feet tall. The house brimmed with items that I found endlessly interesting. It was like living in a museum, but one where you could touch everything.
I liked to polish the brass animals when I was little and then line them back up above the fireplace. I baked and decorated cakes alongside my grandmother. I would flip through books that would show you how to set a table, and how to fold a napkin into an artichoke.
It’s from my time in our home that I grew to love caring for objects and styling them. Styling is a place where I can get lost and discover my creativity. The arranging and rearranging - making something beautiful, weird, or surprising - is intrinsic to me. My work reflects a breath of styles and projects and I happily welcome fresh opportunities and new challenges.
Selected clients and brands I have worked for include: Columbia Sportswear, Brooks Running, Tillamook, Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks, Delta, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Blue Nile, Cle de Peau Beaute, Stanley 1913, and many others.
I am represented by Sally Bjornsen at Sally Reps. Please feel free to send inquiries to her or contact me by using the form below.
