Get to Know
In the early 70's, I made long dresses from colorful cotton bedspreads printed in India and macramed belts, bags and necklaces and sold them in the shop my mother and I owned and operated in Brielle, NJ called The Deck House. The experience of managing a business, while it lasted, was one of the greatest gifts she gave me. I've worked for many business owners and characters with character since then as their receptionist, personal secretary, administrative assistant, executive assistant, bookkeeper, marketing assistant, sales rep, account executive, assistant manager, project manager, office manager, and website/network administrator. Many hats, some fit better than others. I built my first website in 1996 and have worked with many small business owners and entrepreneurs on theirs since then. In 2004, I quit my day job, set up my home office, built my website, and formed an LLC in pursuit of that comfortable balance between making a living and having a life. The Sunny Side Dot Biz, LLC. www.thesunnyside.biz. I was in my office one day and with alot of time on my hands, started to organize boxes of fabric and unfinished sewing projects. I remembered thinking - Someday I would love to have the time to sit and sew and create whatever I want. That someday has apparently arrived. Welcome to my Artfire Studio. I've been married for 34 years to the love of my life. We have two grown sons and 2 dogs - a Mini Schnauzer and a Yorky. There's no place like home and sewing is what I love to do when I'm not taking care of my family, my clients or my garden. "Choose a job you love and you will never work a day in your life." - Confucius said it and I believe it!.