The earliest memory I have of beads must've been when I was about 5 years old. My family and I were at my grandparent's cottage and one of the older girls invited me over to make a bracelet. I instantly fell in love with all the colors and different shaped beads.

From then on I just couldn't get enough. It wasn't until my first job at a bead shop that I really refined my talent. I learned so much so quickly I could barely absorb it all. My "boss" was a great lady and taught me so much. I will be forever grateful to her.