When I was in high school a mirror fell and broke. My family wanted to throw it away, immediately I saw the potential in it. I went into the driveway with my cousin and we laid out a blanket and broke it up some more. I carefully chose some pieces, took them inside, wrapped the sharp edges with foil (silver was my favorite color) and stuck some double sided tape on the back. My room, that I shared with my sister, had two twin beds with black and white comforters with swirly geometric shapes. I knew this would be the prefect place to display my new creation. I positioned them around the room over our beds. I see now the danger in having shards of glass wrapped in sharp foil hanging above us while we slept. I didn’t mind the danger. And I lovedddd the look. Seeing the room from several points of view, the light from our window bouncing around to make our room feel alive was all worth it.
I’ve always had an “eye” for spaces and layouts and what looks good with what. I’m the go to person for my friends and family for anything creative. I’m not saying this as a brag. I didn’t always realize this. I didn’t always know I was an artist. But my loved ones always trusted in my vision. Even if they didn’t see it. And for that I’m grateful. I’ve had many titles: graphic designer, project manager, photographer, business owner, and training coordinator. At my core though, I’ve always been an artist and an interior designer. God has brought me through many stages and phases of myself to lead me here. Interior design is my truest passion. It’s always been there. And now that I know what it is, I’m fueling it with everything I can find that will help me be the best I can be.
I started looking at Master’s programs and schools and found the Interior Architecture program at UCLA that the flexibility I was looking for. Working full time and going back to school at 31 is a challenge and not necessarily what I thought I’d be doing at this point in my life. However, I’m glad I get a chance at what I’ve always loved. So happy and blessed to start my journey! Time to take everything I’ve learned and loved and transform it into art. Buckle up, we’ve got a long ride :)