Country: USA

Design/Expertise-related information

What technique(s) are you particularly focusing on?
One of my favorite techniques is crocheting with wire and what I am known for most in the industry, but I started weaving on the bead loom with Swarovski Crystal Yarn in Tucson 09.

Since when have you already been holding workshops?
Since 2001, but classes that I have taught have been sponsored by SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS since 2006

What fascinates you about using SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS?
The cut, the clarity, the color, and the emotion that is represented in each piece

What is your favorite SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS color?
This is a hard one: Erinite AB, Crystal Silver Shade, and Crystal Golden Shadow, are some of my favorite.

What is your favorite SWAROVSKI ELEMENT?
The Swarovski Crystal Yarn! Really though there are soooo many!

What is your favorite design you have ever created with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS?
One that incorporates Crystal Mesh, Crystal Pearls, XILION Beads art. 5328, a huge variety of unexpected articles. I love using components in a non-traditional format.

Personal information

What are your hobbies?
I also love to shop, love the ocean or water of any kind, love to go to art galleries, but mainly love spending time with my family.

How would you describe yourself in three words?
Energetic, positive, fun

What would you definitely take with you on a lonely island?
I would never go to a lonely island......I would take everything.

What is the first thing at the day you usually do?
Make a pot of coffee, get my youngest off to school, and my husband off to work, then go work out

What is your motto of life?
Enjoy each and every day, as it is your last. Laugh often, love hard, play hard