I am married and mom to two boys. I am an interior designer and retail shop owner in Ponte Vedra Beach. My shop, Boxwood & Birch, located on A1A is a destination for home furniture, lighting, decor and gifts.
We have recently expanded the shop to include a wider range of products and price points including tabletop, body care, and handbags, scarves and hats. Interior design is my second career, after a successful mortgage banking career I returned to school to study interior design and launched CSR Interiors in 2010. Shortly after I started CSR Interiors, I served as the President of the North Florida Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers for two terms, after having served as the Communications Director. Last year I was honored to be named the American Heart Association’s First Coast Woman of Impact, having raised the most funds in their Go Red for Women Campaign.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
Alan and I will celebrate our 23rd anniversary this year. We have two sons; Walker is 21 and Eric is 29. Alan is an avid surfer and I am addicted to tennis. We enjoy the beach and bike rides in our down town. Looking forward to making more time for travel.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do? I love creating beautiful and functional homes for my clients. Working with color, pattern and texture is a joy, as well, I love space planning and finding solutions to client’s design problems and selecting interior details.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Medure, Cafe Andiamo and Palm Valley Fish Camp.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have been a PVB resident since 2012, after living in South Jax Beach since 2000. I was working with clients in Ponte Vedra before relocating from Jax Beach.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Amalfi Coast. That is actually our next trip.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Yellowstone, Outlander.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Make good choices, do your best at whatever it is you are doing, don’t overthink and be honest and kind.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Although it is a resort / tourist destination, Ponte Vedra Beach does not feel at all “touristy.”
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Pretty much what I’m doing now; working with design clients and running my shop, but also making more time for travel.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
The Souffle’ de jour at Medure.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family, comfort, happiness
