I was born and raised in San Francisco in the 1950s

 

I wore white gloves when I went to lunch and shopping with my Mom

 

I am still best friends with my grammar school girlfriend, Janice

I graduated from

The University of San Francisco, with a Bachelor of Science in Business 

 

At 30, I decided to follow my dream of becoming an

interior designer.

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I studied at the esteemed 

Fashion Institute of Design in

San Francisco.

 

I launched NMA Design 

upon graduation.

 

I moved from California to Connecticut. Once on the East Coast, I launched a PR firm promoting designers, and I released

"Decorator Show Houses" a coffee table book. It became a top seller in London.

 

My career took a fascinating turn when I became a photo stylist for national lifestyle magazines, i.e., Better Homes and Gardens, Traditional Homes, House Beautiful, and HGTV.

 

I now live in Colorful Colorado.

Still, after 20 plus years away from my home town, I revisit my San Francisco roots on nearly a daily basis through sharing my love of beautiful living.  I have taken all my interests and melded them into

The Idea Group, a Social Club and Interior Design Firm.