I started my career as a software engineer helping to analyze and develop solutions for clients.

I had several hobbies from production and set building in theater, to wood carving and wood gift making. After many years of trying to find a balance between work life and home life my family moved to the Manawatu so I could focus on family a bit more.

So while raising my daughter I did a course at Ucol in furniture design and making and this opened my eyes to what I wanted to do.