Country: USA

Design/Expertise-related information

What technique(s) are you particularly focusing on?
Stitching

Since when have you already been holding workshops?
2000

What fascinates you about using SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS?
Color, shape, texture and finís add to designing beautiful things!

What is your favorite SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS color?
My favorite color changes each time i work with them. It is too hard to choose only one.

What is your favorite SWAROVSKI ELEMENT and why?
Bicones and Pearls are what i use most often - but i love Nancy stones in different shapes and sizes - and I love the new launch products!

What was your first experience designing with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS?
I used them in an embellished right angle weave bracelet.

What is your favorite design you have ever created with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS?
I am usually most enchanted with the latest design i am working on. But if i had to chose one - I would pick my CRYSTAL ELEMENTS series.

Personal information

What are your hobbies?
Beading - isn’t it great that my job and passion are the same?!! I like to snorkle, dine with family and friends and travel.

How would you describe yourself in three words?
Easy going, loyal, fair

What would you definitely take with you on a lonely island?
Family and beads

What is the first thing at the day you usually do?
I usually contact east coast family, friends and business contacts

What is your motto of life?
So many beads too little time - just give me more hours in each day to do it all! Love, Laugh, Enjoy!

What advice do you have for new SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS enthusiasts?
Persist