Food, Adventure & Art - the 3 things that make me tick. When it comes to food, I love to indulge, experiment and experience the flavors of the world. Adventures big and small have become part of my DNA. I quickly get a travel itch if it's been too long since my last trip. I love to share the beauty I find while traveling, and the cultures I have experienced. As of today, Chiang Mai, Thailand was by far my favorite place. I hope to travel to a new destination or two each year, never repeating one I have already seen. Although I cannot always take on a big adventure, I try to find the excitement and fun in each day, at work and at home with my family.
Art for me comes in many forms. I need to express my creativity at all times. From interior design, to hand crafts, pottery, painting, drawing, photography, and so much more. Having an artistic eye is both a blessing and a curse. My outfits, my shelves, fireplace mantle, the garden, even the somewhat organized mess in the back of my car... if it's not visually interesting & balanced I need to fix it. And forget about going to a restaurant without analyzing the menu design, or passing a billboard or Metro North signage! The blessings the artistic eye brings, seem to surpass any of the anxiety imperfect design may bring.
THE FUZZY BUMBLEBEE
At the height of the pandemic last spring, I decided to create a brand. A bow brand. I learned to sew and started making bows for little girls across America. I created The Fuzzy Bumblebee which is now a little empire of almost 2,000 mamas. I hand make and sell bows about 2 times a month, fulfilling orders single handedly. Between photographing, advertising, a facebook group community, Etsy shop, instagram account and more, I am so proud of what my little shop has become. Every 3 months I total sales and donate bows to nicu babies, foster children and any other connections I come across. I am overwhelmed with excitement of how big The Fuzzy Bumblebee has become in just a year. I get so much joy with every purchase and photo shared. My bows have become a part of families lives, through family photos, easter baskets, stocking stuffers, milestone photos, mommy and me moments, baby shower gifts, etc.