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Designer of artsy, "green" handbags.  http://dressedupcat.com  I also own an AZ art gallery & enjoy dancing, chess, hiking, yoga, & spoiling my two Pembroke Welsh corgies.

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How did you get to where you are now?

In 2005 I started creating whimsical, one-of-a-kind handbags from vintage & recycled items under my Dressed Up Cat Fashion Re-Fashioned label (http://www.dressedupcat.com).  In '08 I was a nominated for a prestigious Independent Handbag Designers Award, & am currently a finalist for a JuliB Style award.  I also have an art gallery in AZ--for the last 10 years-- & previously worked in finance for nearly 20 years, including 11 on Wall Street in NYC.  Grew up in rural Colorado. 

How do you see yourself differently now than you did 10 years ago?

Day & night.  Wiser.  Softer.  More resilient.  More kind.  More hopeful. 

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

TBD.

a postcard to my younger self

Dear T,

Relax. No, really.

Love,

T

my role models

Meryl Streep.  Helen Mirren.  Madeline Albright. Buddha.

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Handbags!

Posted in fashion & beauty on March 12, 2010

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Response to: How not to look old, part 4--tame those brows

Comment posted on March 16, 2010 at 7:17 pm:
"What ever happened to age implying wisdom & garnering respect?  Yes, I am interested in looking nice, but I don't want to look younger, or BE younger again.  I was miserable when I was 17--I wouldn't go there again for all the tea in Ch..." (read comment)

Response to: Recycling a new/old tradition

Comment posted on March 16, 2010 at 7:11 pm:
"Hi--I was new to the site & hadn't read the guidelines before I started posting things, including this which was a promotion.  My apologies!  NOW I am up to speed.  All the best, T...." (read comment)

Response to: My life as a Buddhist

Comment posted on March 16, 2010 at 7:09 pm:
"Just wanted to add that as a Buddhist practitioner, I don't rely only on myself--I did that and it doesn't work.  I pray, ask for guidance and request blessings in my life every day from Buddha.  Having a spiritual path, whatever form it ta..." (read comment)

Response to: Where to shop for designer shoes, handbags, and clothes in Phoenix

Comment posted on March 16, 2010 at 6:59 pm:
"Sorry 'bout putting up a promotion--I'm a newbie & got really enthusiastic about the site before I read the rules!  ..." (read comment)

Response to: Handbags!

Comment posted on March 16, 2010 at 3:33 pm:
"<edited by moderator> - advertising..." (read comment)