ABOUT

Ever since I was 7 years old, I’ve been fascinated with design. I used to create floor plans to rearrange my room, present the ideas to my mom, and even use graph paper to prove it could be done. She probably would have thought nothing of it, but that was the start to my love of design. As you can imagine, my childhood bedroom changed quite a bit. Below is one of my first designs!

My journey to Willaby Way has been nothing like I planned, but like God’s plan always is, it’s been way better than I ever could have dreamed. I earned a degree in Public Relations and Graphic Design from Northwestern College in Orange City, IA, and then continued on to Dakota County Technical College to earn my A.A.S. degree in Residential Interior Design. Throughout the past few years, I’ve worked for a graphic designer, at an interior design boutique, and for a residential remodeling company where I’ve learned so much about the design industry. 

I’m a small town girl at heart and live in White Bear Lake, MN, with my high school sweetheart & husband, Matt. In July of 2019, we bought our first home and spent the last few years updating it. We welcomed our sweet daughter, Saylor, in January 2023. Through it all, I love creating beauty out of the ordinary and would enjoy connecting with you! You can also follow along with current projects and happenings at Willaby Way on the BLOG.