Unbeknownst to me, my passion for design and home styling started when I was only ten years old. I vividly recall visiting Home Depot and being mesmerized by the scent of timber, the paint samples, and the glimmering light section. I collected free samples of tiles, paints, and fabrics, not knowing what I would do with them, but I loved having them. As I grew older, I offered to design my mother's home and landscape her yard. As a young adult, I spent my money mostly on home decor instead of clothes and shoes like most twenty somethings do. I was always looking for a bargain to decorate my apartment perfectly. I am grateful for stores such as Home Goods, TJ Maxx and Marshall’s, which made my quest for affordable decor easier. While those stores are great fillers, I love the thrill of hunting for unique one of a kind pieces that tell a story.

Designing a room is more than just adding paint and some accessories. It's about telling a story that people can understand as soon as they walk in the door. My goal is to create a space that reflects your personality and interests. The process of creating a design that embodies your soul may take time, but it's possible, no matter the budget.

Fast forward to today, my love for styling and curating spaces continues. I want to share my passion with the world. For the last several years I have endeavored in the mortgage industry, vacation rental management and now advocate for home builders here in Oregon as the director of education and communications at Oregon Home Builders Association. I love homes and working with builders, owners and so much more. Salt & Linen is a space to let my creative spirit flourish, I'm finally where I belong, and I'm thrilled to share my ideas with you.

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