Originally from CT, I moved to Tucson at the end of 2005 and never looked back. It took many years for my appreciation of desert plants to develop. In 2015, I started learning about our Sonoran Desert flora by volunteering at several local non-profits including Native Seeds/SEARCH and the Community Food Bank Farm + Garden Program. Later that year, I became a Pima County Certified Master Gardener. I continue to cultivate an interest in strange and wonderful desert plants and incorporate them into our home garden. Translating them into glass was almost instinctual.

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My work is Modern Stained Glass home decor inspired by the Sonoran Desert. Each piece evokes the personality of our desert environment and allows people to bring a small piece of that home with them. 

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In all of my life, I strive to live as lightly as I can. I think about every choice I make and how it will impact the bigger picture - each plastic bag I refuse, each time I refill my metal water bottle, my choice not to have children. I bring these same ideals into my glasswork. Most of the glass I use is vintage, each mug/pot is repurposed, and I use recycled packaging materials. TGD's products are low footprint and high quality so when you shop with me, you can know that you are doing good in the world and taking a small step to reduce our impact on the planet. Thank you!