Description

Designing and making furniture is how I understand the world—through touch, material, and memory. I see furniture as a kind of mother: nurturing, humble, and endlessly generous. These objects feed us, clothe us, and hold us as we rest. They are silent companions of care, rooted in both necessity and beauty. My practice explores this intimacy through form, function, and history. I draw from the visual language of 18th- and 19th-century design—particularly Folk Victorian, Arts & Crafts, and Shaker traditions—filtering these influences through a contemporary lens. I work exclusively with North American hardwoods and all-natural finishes, choosing methods and materials that care for both human and environmental health. The Locket Side Chair, made entirely with hand tools from a fresh green log, pays homage to centuries-old mule-ear ladderbacks. Its companion, the Locket Side Tables, softens the Arts and Crafts-inspired keyhole motif into a contemporary silhouette that speaks to both tradition and modern form. The Peggy Collection, a playful series of wall-hanging and storage pieces, channels Shaker and country colonial influences into modular designs meant to be self-curated—inviting joy, adaptability, and creativity into the home. I aim to create pieces that honor the past while belonging fully to the present—objects meant to live long, useful lives in real homes, quietly supporting the people who live alongside them.