"The love for color has always been a large part of who I am -- recognizing its impact on setting tone, mood and feelings. At a young age I was busy

re-arranging furniture, designing doll clothes, painting everything I could find -- paper, furniture, walls in my house -- doodling, drawing and creating. The appearance of harmonious surroundings has always given me great satisfaction and I have worked diligently to beautify the environments I inhabit."