Surface pattern designer based in Portugal, formerly based in Brooklyn, New York. Over 20 years of professional experience, beginning with sleepwear and home textile design.








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Surface pattern designer based in Portugal, formerly based in Brooklyn, New York. Over 20 years of professional experience, beginning with sleepwear and home textile design. Now focused on surface pattern design under the tagline "Mindful beauty for the spaces you cherish." Soft, feminine aesthetic drawing on vintage, natural, and coastal sources. 159 posts; 297 followers (business account).
Soft femininity with delicate detail - her own description. Draws inspiration from historical artifacts, vintage treasures, seashells, and wildflowers. The portfolio features careful, refined surface compositions with a timeless quality. Work born from play and curiosity rather than trend-led briefs.
Not documented in available sources. Practice is pattern-focused; process described as inspiration-led from found objects, natural materials, and vintage sources.
Home textiles and sleepwear were original markets. Current surface pattern work is positioned for the home and interior market. No documented licensing clients confirmed.
Began career over 20 years ago designing sleepwear and home textiles while living in Brooklyn, New York. Relocated to Portugal and transitioned into surface pattern design. Creative process described as rooted in play, curiosity, and continuous learning - finding inspiration in the unexpected corners of everyday life.
The portfolio features delicate, feminine designs - likely florals, coastal naturals, and surface explorations inspired by vintage and natural material. Quiet, considered palette consistent with the "mindful beauty" positioning.













Surface pattern designer based in Portugal, formerly based in Brooklyn, New York. Over 20 years of professional experience, beginning with sleepwear and home textile design. " Soft, feminine aesthetic drawing on vintage, natural, and coastal sources. 159 posts; 297 followers (business account).
Style and Aesthetic Soft femininity with delicate detail - her own description. Draws inspiration from historical artifacts, vintage treasures, seashells, and wildflowers. The portfolio features careful, refined surface compositions with a timeless quality.
Pattern Focus The portfolio features delicate, feminine designs - likely florals, coastal naturals, and surface explorations inspired by vintage and natural material. Quiet, considered palette consistent with the "mindful beauty" positioning.
Markets and Clients Home textiles and sleepwear were original markets. Current surface pattern work is positioned for the home and interior market. No documented licensing clients confirmed.
Techniques and Tools Not documented in available sources. Practice is pattern-focused; process described as inspiration-led from found objects, natural materials, and vintage sources.
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Career Path Began career over 20 years ago designing sleepwear and home textiles while living in Brooklyn, New York. Relocated to Portugal and transitioned into surface pattern design.
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