The designer behind Dyes Happy. Creativity runs deep in my family. From talented sewers to industrial designers. It all started for me when my grandmother gave me a sewing machine as a child. That gift sparked a lifelong love of fabric, dye, and design.

I’m a trained fashion designer, an expert in shibori dyeing, ice dyeing, and a surface pattern designer specializing in wallpaper, fabric, and home goods. My work blends hand-dyed techniques with digital design to create bold, versatile patterns. My designs are available for licensing and made for people who want to bring creativity into the spaces and products they love.

I earned my B.S. in Fashion Design from Philadelphia University and began my career designing for Lane Bryant Outlet, Catherine’s Outlet, Anthropologie, and Peace Love World. I then started my own fabric and wallpaper design business which brings me to today.

Fun facts about me:

  • Wine Obsessed: I run Survives on Wine, where I share my passion for Portuguese wines through writing, teaching, and plenty of tasting.

  • Dog Mom: My black lab mix, Leo, is my loyal studio sidekick.

  • Cancer Warrior: I’m a Hodgkin’s Lymphoma survivor.

  • Bookworm: I read every single day, anything and everything NOT on Oprah’s booklist. #sorrynotsorry

  • Nature Lover: Whether I’m gardening, birdwatching, or walking barefoot with Leo, nature is where I recharge and find creative inspiration.

Thanks for being here!

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@dyes_happy