Welcome — I’m so glad you’re here.
As the owner and creative force behind Brown Chair Studio in Arnold, Maryland, I thrive on immersing myself in the details of my surroundings. Drawing from my love of art and music, I bring a unique perspective to my creations — crafting classic designs with a distinctive, timeless twist.
When I'm not designing patterns, you'll probably find me deep into a video game, solving a Sudoku puzzle, putting together a jigsaw puzzle, or practicing at my drum kit — all while listening to music, of course.
At Brown Chair Studio, every piece is designed to celebrate creativity, connection, and the small moments that make life beautiful.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
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How Brown Chair Studio Was Named
Brown Chair Studio is named after my first major furniture purchase — a roomy, chocolate brown chair-and-a-half that’s been with me for over thirty years. It’s more than just furniture; it’s where I worked when I didn’t have a formal office and where I often sat with my sons. It became a space filled with creativity, family, and the kind of comfort that endures.
When I was trying to name my business, so many options were already taken. I wanted something meaningful — something personal and flexible enough to grow with me and hold all the ideas I wasn’t even sure of yet. My son was sitting beside me in that very chair while I researched ideas. Then he suddenly looked at me and said, “What about the brown chair, Mommy?”
That moment said it all. The chair had been a quiet witness to my work, my family, and my dreams. Brown Chair Studio became the name — a reminder that art and music don’t have to begin in perfect studios. They often start right where we are, with what we have.
It still supports the creative work I do today. About ten years ago, I had it reupholstered in a blue plaid — but it remains the same dependable place that has carried me through decades of building a creative life.