Other than the pleasure of designing and making, I am intrigued by asymmetry.  I am always drawn to the atypical combinations and the items which are "complementary pairs" rather than "matched pairs".  I like the way that asymmetry heightens perception and encourages a closer look.  In furniture and functional items I tend to stick to traditional styles and aim to produce items with clean, pleasing lines.  I find inspiration in the classic Shaker designs and also in the styles of traditional English country furniture.  These sources of inspiration have found their way into my unique range of musical instrument stands and music stands.   Along with many others who live on the coast I also look to the sea and the shore line for inspiration especially for shapes and textures.  I look to combine all these influences into items that are "Simple, Stylish and Unique"