My love for antiques and design was shaped long before I realized it. On one side, my mother and grandmother filled their homes with color, art, and antiques—not just as décor, but as storytellers of history and culture. My mother, an artist with a deep love for floral design and gardening, taught me to see the world through palettes and patterns, while my grandmother, a color consultant with a lifelong passion for French and Italian antiques, introduced me to the more formidable side of the trade—auction houses, negotiation, and the pursuit of quality. Their influence, paired with my years of studying antiques, restoration, and 19th-century England, gave me an innate appreciation for craftsmanship and a love for curating warm, storied spaces.

On the other side, my father’s family instilled in me a connection to the sea. Our cottage in Maine has been in our family for five generations, a place where my Welsh heritage and a deep love for maritime traditions took root. I began my professional life in marine science, researching small-scale fisheries and the coastal communities that sustain them. These places, with their weathered charm, passed-down traditions, and fireside storytelling, shaped my understanding of history in a way that felt deeply personal. Yet, my heart has always been drawn to rural England—the rolling countryside, botanical motifs, and quiet grandeur of 19th-century homes that continue to inspire me. Lineage Design Co. was born out of this love—a way to bring the romance of history into modern interiors. 

While I am the dreamer behind Lineage, my husband, Nate, is the steady hand that keeps it all running. With a background in economics and computer science, he manages everything from finances to security (and all the inevitable tech frustrations in between). He’s also the one who does the heavy lifting—both literally, hauling antiques, and figuratively, keeping things practical. At fairs, he’s indispensable as he's the only one who ever remembers the umbrella and the coins for the loo. His passion for history, particularly 19th and 20th-century European maps, old books, and artifacts from both world wars—deeply tied to his Jewish-German heritage—brings another layer of depth to our work, reminding us that history is not just about aesthetics but about the lives lived before us. 

Together, we believe a home should tell a story—one of beauty, history, and a sense of place. Through Lineage Design Co., we hope to share that story with you, curating pieces that bring warmth, character, and a touch of the British countryside into your home.