Designing objects and spaces has been something that has been with me ever since I was a little girl. As a 7-year-old I would draw designs and then design things out of Lego. 

I took the leap and stepped out my box. It has been a journey of courage, of learning, of failings and of successes. I am under no illusion that the challenges are over, I do however look back and feel proud of the courage it took to make that leap and that gives me confidence to keep going forward, driven by my passion and my desire to be the positive change that I want to see in the world. 

I was always destined to a creative career, I have the incredible opportunity to create both buildings and objects of desire. Stepping between creative realms only add to the depth of new ideas that appear in my work. 

These lampshades and table lamps are on display in the Little Hayes House and were designed first to for my space, and then for others to purchase.

I hope my story shows others that following your heart is possible, that embracing your desires necessary for joy and that the difference between doing it and just dreaming it is determined by courage.