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Hi! I live in the most beautiful area of Pennsylvania, where there are more cows and horses than people, and I can see for miles through meadows and stands of trees.

Each day brings a different mood. Some days I crave the feel of fabrics, other days I want to work with glass beads and semi-precious stones, or oil paints, or pastels, or embroidery, or maybe flour, eggs and sugar!

I find my inspiration from many places...I travel a lot for my "day job", to Italy, France, China, and India. I try to take time for myself everywhere I go, and I frequently travel with an empty suitcase to hold the goodies I find overseas! India provides me with the most amazing silk fabrics and embroidered blouses, China has freshwater pearls and semi-precious stones, and Italy and France have gorgeous accessories and costume jewelry -- absolutely fabulous!

I like to surround myself with beautiful things that make me happy and remind me of places I've been and people I've known.