I was born and raised in Woodbridge, Virginia and left home at 17 to attend West Point. I spent 9 1/2 years as a Transporation Officer in the Army and am a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After marrying a fellow officer and having our first child while he was deployed, I resigned my commission to become a full-time Mommy and dedicated Army Wife.

My Messy Desk is nothing new, however. I was notorious for it while in the Army. Of course I have read much of the speculation about having a messy desk and I like to think that it truly is a sign of a creative mind.

Somehow, after 5 years, 5 moves and another child, I have become addicted to crafts of all sorts and have a terminal case of “I could do that.” I believe I have been given some talent by the grace of God in this area and have recently started having craft days for some of my friends here in Colorado Springs. I know I am receiving joy from this adventure and hope that I am also bringing joy to the women who come to craft with me.

I have dreams of turning this hobby into a business and I’d like to share my thoughts, creations and inspirations with you. This site will serve as a jumping off point until I can get my full site and blog up and running! I hope you will follow along with me on this journey.