Other Creative Pursuits
COOKING
I love creating inventive new recipes and recreating restaurant favorites! My husband is usually the renowned cook in our family, but I'm slowly catching up!
KNITTING
I have been knitting for almost 15 years now, and it remains one of my favorite hobbies. From my prolific early scarf and blanket era, to making hats, sweaters, and stuffies for family and friends, knitting a project for someone is one of my favorite ways to show my love and appreciation.
BAKING
I've been working on mastering French pâtisserie and viennoiserie for the last few years, but I also love creating fusion recipes that reflect both of my beloved cultures.
EMBROIDERY
After cross-stitching as a child, I picked up more traditional needlework during the pandemic. Stitching allows me to lose myself completely in fine, careful details and bring a sense of beautiful control to a chaotic world.
GARDENING
While I don't have the greenest thumb, I enjoy raising houseplants, herbs, and veggies.
SEWING
I love being able to sew and tailor my own clothes, upcycle pieces that might otherwise go to a landfill, and customize upholstery and other interior projects.
PHOTOGRAPHY
While I'm still learning technical shooting and editing skills, I enjoy the process of capturing my experiences and the world around me.
PAINTING
I enjoy painting in oils, acrylics, watercolor, and pastels. I am often inspired by places I've visited or scenes in nature that have brought me peace.
MIXED MEDIA ART
I enjoy stringing together my creative interests into pieces that express many different aspects of my personality. Painting, stitching, pyrography, photography, poetry, printmaking, etching, woodworking, etc. can come together to create expressive multi-faceted art.
MUSIC
Music has been a huge aspect of my life for over 30 years. Singing, dancing, and playing piano were the cornerstones of my early life. Recently, I have been rediscovering this passion.
FURNITURE RESTORATION
I've been extremely inspired by the treasure trove of gorgeous antique furniture pieces I've discovered since moving to France. In order to bring them back to their former glory, I've been teaching myself woodworking, furniture building, and finishing techniques to restore them one by one.
INTERIOR DESIGN
I am obsessed with DIY and the Maximalism aesthetic movement. I enjoy creating a space that feels like an eclectic, but curated reflection of us.