I was born in San Francisco. Grew up going to peace marches and protests against the Vietnam war. When I was 13 we moved to a commune in Santa Cruz. I'm French & Black Irish. A nomad and a yesmad. I've been a gleaner and a thrifter, a seeker and a searcher all my life.
Endeavors: I've owned several vintage clothing shops in Santa Cruz, sold in vintage clothing shops on Haight Street in SF and on Rue de Seine in Paris, organized painting vacations in the South of France, owned a vintage furniture shop in Los Gatos, designed interiors - from flats in San Francisco to villas in Italy and was a pirate radio DJ.
Among my design influences I include growing up in San Francisco in the 60s, the Santa Cruz punk scene, my time spent with royals in Europe and around gypsy musicians and circus performers in Paris, and sparks from my subconscious that rise to the surface.
One of my best friends is my lovely white piano from the 1860s and just knowing it's there makes me sleep better at night.
INTERESTS:
Music, music, music, films, films, films (see list at left, although not updated for a while) and Masterpiece Theater. Being in nature. I crave reading anything and everything, from books to found grocery lists.
I'm happiest when I'm creating and designing, exploring and learning, and generally just drifting aimlessly...spending time in unbridled spontaneity, following my instincts. I abhor the calendar, the clock, and the need to sleep.
My bio is subject to change daily. Je suis une GĂ©meaux.
**Note** I will add more films...for TV I wholeHEARTedly recommend "Detectorists" (bless Mackenzie Crook). Happy bonus: it turned me onto the music of Johnny Flynn.