About My Art

I find inspiration in the moments we experience—whether it’s traveling to new places for adventure or enjoying intimate conversations around the dinner table. These moments, both grand and simple, shape my work. My style is colorful, loose, and layered with subtle details, capturing the essence of these experiences. For me, art is about connection—evoking emotions, sparking memories, and creating work that resonates with others, inviting them to experience their own moments of nostalgia and joy.

Art has been a part of my life ever since I was young. I studied art throughout high school and earned a BFA in Painting from UCLA. Later, I continued my art studies abroad in Bordeaux, France, where I developed a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, fine stationery, and the art of everyday life. After college, I moved to New York to study graphic design, which led me to open PAPER+CUP DESIGN in 2003. For over 20 years, I’ve specialized in stationery and design. What started as letterpress greeting cards grew into custom stationery, personalized gifts, and accessories. The brand quickly garnered recognition in publications such as The New York Times, Domino, Lucky, and Inc. Magazine. In 2006, my wedding was featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, which inspired my transition into invitation design. Since then, I’ve been fortunate to collaborate with many wonderful brands and companies on special projects and licensed work such as Netflix, Neiman Marcus, Anthropologie etc.

I authored two books on paper crafting and wedding inspiration with Chronicle Books—Paper+Craft (2009), published before the rise of social media platforms like Pinterest, and Weddings in Color (2015), which continued to inspire both traditional and digital audiences.

I live in Brooklyn with my husband and son. When I’m not creating, I’m exploring the city, spending time with family and friends, or searching for the perfect croissant.

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