When inspiration strikes, I love creating something new.

In one way or another, I’ve spent my life writing and designing. These passions have shaped me, and I’m grateful that I’ve been able to combine my writing and graphic design skills into my early career and later add blogging and self-publishing to the mix. All of this has helped me carve a path, follow my curiosities, and create new things.

My husband and I have been married for 35 years and live in Southern California, just outside of Los Angeles. I’m a mom and now a Mimi. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had at least one dog by my side throughout the twists, turns, and various stages of life.

That’s why I decided to start writing about life with my two Goldendoodles and share ways to help fellow Doodle owners provide the best life for their dogs. I also like to spread a little joy about family, little things that make life a bit easier, creativity, style, and some of my life's lessons. It’s my passion project at this stage of life—a culmination of the things I’ve loved and learned over many years. I’m also thrilled to share my children’s book that I wrote and illustrated, along with my personally designed products that have been so much fun to create.

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