Design is what I do

A Bit About Me

A third generation San Diegan, I grew up in north county with my mom and three outstanding siblings. After graduating from Mt.Carmel High School (go Sundevils!) I attended a series of colleges locally - Palomar, SDSU, and (last but not least) CSUSM. after a seven-year tenure at the Wild Animal park, I moved on to teach biology and related courses and would eventually transition to a local fortune 200 company. It was here I began to plant the seeds of understanding of business operations: learning the finer points of marketing, customer relations, software testing and the quintessential Microsoft Excel (PS, I’m still a big fan of Excel!).

Master Class in Design

I would depart the corporate world in 2013 to endeavor to build a business with my husband and best friend, Jeff Bagby, an accomplished professional brewer. Together we sought to build and operate a massive brewery and restaurant in Oceanside - Bagby Beer Company was launched in a midcentury BMW dealership in 2014 after two years of design, permitting, and construction.

It was this incredibly challenging experience that introduced me to the world of design in a formal way as I helmed the entire design - from graphic design (logo, branding) to interior commercial design. This experience was truly a master class in construction, reading plans, working with architects, General Contractors, subs, and the city - to name a few!

Design is Always Calling

Once I got a taste for the magical world of design - in all forms, I was hooked and could finally put a name to all of the creative projects I’d been tinkering with over the years.

It’s called design!

I have been lucky enough to continue my work at Bagby by designing both the branding and interior of the latest, coolest tiki speakeasy “The Rum Ration” that launched in April 2023. A little midcentury with a vintage nautical vibe, this project allowed some interesting mod art, lots of tropical plants, touches of rattan and natural wood, and dozens of pieces of vintage glassware from the fifties and sixties.

Enough about me - let’s talk about you and your design dreams. See basic pricing below - please don’t hesitate to contact me with any design inquiry!

Lemme hear from you!

Basic Pricing

Up to three hours of one-on-one help. Great if you are ‘stuck’ and just need a little nudge, some brainstorming, or some reassurance you are on the right track.

2-3 Hours | $350 | Get started

Design Consult

Not sure how to place your furniture, or what will fit where? Sometimes it’s really hard to visualize. Maybe you are just about to purchase furniture, or want to move your existing pieces around, and want a layout to see how it all fits ahead of time.

Includes measurements and a plan view drawing of the furnished space.

one hour on site | $500 per space | Get started

Furniture Layout

For a space that needs a full work up - more involved than the simple furniture layout above, this option provides a full design concept and will includE a final plan view drawing with dimensions, proposed layout, and suggested design concepts, based on your unique, individual design style, preferences, and budget.

2-3 hours on site | Price depends on the space | Get started

Space Design

All of the above - full space design with layout and design concepts, plus sourcing, receiving, and delivering all of the furnishings for the perfect finished product.

2-3 hours on site | Price depends on the space | Get started

Space Design & Furnishings

Selling your home and need some advice on how to stage your spaces to maximize interest, particularly using your own items?

Buying a home and need some advice on it’s possibilities from a design and layout perspective?

Let’s chat!

2-3 hours on site | $500 | Get started