My family heritage is Italian and Irish, although I am very much American. I've always felt a strong connection with the Italian side of our family; my grandparents rocked. As luck would have it, I met a Roman in NY and married him. Over the years, we spoke about taking our kids to live in Rome, Italy for a year and eventually we did it. During a very frugal year, our kids became fluent quickly, much to my amazement, and over time I became very familiar with the language. Life, as many know, is somewhat different living abroad. People stop and talk, really talk ... mostly over coffee and they truly listen. There is rushing around just like here in our city, but there was love. Lots of love, for rituals, for family, with teachers, in emotions, and of course with the food. Life felt slower, easier. Kids could be kids.

Returning to the States, this small start up was my driving force for my future. My desire has always been to help others. Even when I was little I wanted to be a nurse and help others. I veered slightly off this path, of course, but for years I have been a licensed massage therapist. I have always given all I have to others. This is what I strive to do the aromatherapy blends I make.