I grew up on a farm in Madison, South Dakota, with a picturesque view of Lake Herman. There were cows, corn, barns and a big beautiful pasture to run. As most farm kids, my roots go way back, love to get dirty, work hard, and keep it simple and functional.

As an adult, I lived in Boston and Minneapolis, then moved back to South Dakota, just outside Sioux Falls, to raise kids. I call myself an East Coast girl, who grew up in the Midwest. I love the simple, elegant, old American style that appreciates our country’s history, education, and rugged, self-made approach to life. Going to the beaches and towns of Cape Cod is what summer is about. New England will always feel like home.