Born and raised in Austin, TX; Lived most of my adult life in Elgin, TX. My husband and I are happily "empty nesters" Hooray! Especially enjoy reusing found objects to make them useful again. My inspiration are my two pets: Bailey, my sweet, needy and unruly dachshund and Ki-Ki, my gorgeous independent cat. Also my dear mama who passed in 2001, who was a lover of all animals large and small. She was the most ingenious and resourceful woman and inspires me to create/renew/reuse.