Many designers have been inspired by nature, Frank Lloyd Wright designed Falling Water to be site

specific and to mimic the rock ledges of the water fall. Antonio Gaudi designed his Sagrada Familia cathedral where he created branching columns in the shape of a trees complete with foliage.

There is something about nature that inspires us, perhaps it is the grandeur, perhaps the simplicity, perhaps it is the quietness of the moment. My design inspirations have always come from natural materials, the quality of the natural light and the way it is filtered. I find myself always trying to bring the outside in. Listening for the sound of water, rustling of leaves, chirping of birds.

There is a sense of peace that hits the base of my soul when I am in nature. Since I realistically spend 97% of my time indoors, I believe I am 'destined' to constantly manipulate my interior surroundings to try to recreate that 'natural 'experience. My guess is that becoming an interior designer was the wisest decision I've made.

"I believe in God, only I spell it Nature." Frank Lloyd Wright