I began my journey in South Africa, dreaming of becoming a fashion designer. As a rebellious teenager, I quit school at 16, determined to carve my own path—refusing to follow the crowd or conform.

Throughout my adult life, I’ve always been captivated by colour, textures, and design, even though I’m not a formally trained designer. I worked in the corporate world, paying the bills but missing the passion and purpose I truly craved.

Then one day, I realised—sometimes, you just have to start. To be brave, to work hard, to stay flexible, and to keep pushing forward. My muse is my dog, Kika—whose name inspired everything I do. I started with something simple: a dog bed that was beautiful, meaningful, and made to fit into my home, not a cheap mass-produced piece.