I created my first website in 1997 using a book explaining the basics of HTML code.  I remember telling my husband that HTML was like algebra - you plug in the code for what you want, where you want and viola!   A website is born.  In 1998, I graduated to Microsoft FrontPage and have been using it since.  I have taken brief side trips using Dreamweaver and Publisher, but have always returned to FrontPage for some reason. I'm comfortable with it and I continually learn new things I can accomplish with it.

My primary occupation since 1998 has been innkeeping.  In 1999, I completely redesigned the website for Stone Mountain Village, Georgia.  This was the first site I designed that wasn't a personal site.  With the opening in 2004 of our current inn, I had the opportunity to design and produce everything for the business myself - website, brochure, business cards, post cards, phone cards, etc.   It wasn't long until I had others asking for my design services in their own businesses. 

I have just completed a complete redesign of the Willits Chamber of Commerce website and am working on several smaller projects.  My own inn's website undergoes constant redesign and I enjoy learning more and more about website design.

I am the wife of Earl and mother of 3 year old Alyssa Brooke.   We live in Northern California where we own and operate Beside Still Waters Farm Bed & Breakfast.   I am working on my first book - a guidebook of child-friendly inns in America.    

If you're looking to give your business an online identity, refresh an old website, or design new marketing materials, I'd love to be of assistance.