Following a life-long urge to create beauty around her, Catherine first turned her talents to house and garden - some 50kms north of Warren in New South Wales - creating a green oasis with every sort of wildlife. Her view 'Another Day In Paradise'.

Painting, mosaics and more recently sculpture, together with all things feathered are Catherine's passions - and whilst on holiday in Queensland, the colour filled world of fabulous beads and beading techniques was revealed, through the fascinating bead shops and artisans along the Coast.

Back home extensive research on the Web enabled Catherine to expand her bead collection from nationwide suppliers. It is the kaleidescope of colour and the endless array of unusual beads that keeps this designer coming up with new designs.