Outside of work, you'll find me...

...building bikes to ride the day away, a tiny dog in my basket watching landscapes fade away, stitching, sails, bags and sewing clothes, fixing boats and chasing photos, travel writing, words that roam — adventure and creativity are my second home.

I've always cycled, but a late-80s Shogun Trail Breaker 2 is what kicked the obsession off. Before long I was servicing my own rides, building from the frame up and dabbling in paint.

I couldn't find the right bike bag, so I made one. Starting with reclaimed canvas tent fabric, I taught myself to design and sew. I now design and anything from frame to handlebar bags.

I enjoy shooting candid scenes, nature and architecture — and that's led to some fun projects, including capturing Marateka's furniture designs.

My partner and I took a leap and bought a motorsailer. We've been slowly turning it into our forwever home. From welding and rust treatment to sail design and paint systems, we're learning and doing every bit of it ourselves.