I began collecting original art in my late twenties, around the same time I realized I’d rather invest in my home than another pair of Tory Burch boots. (Though, to be fair, I still appreciate a great pair of shoes.) What started as a personal shift in priorities quickly became a lifelong love of living with art and the stories it tells.

Over the years, my collection has grown alongside our family and our home. Each piece carries a memory: paintings collected during travels, works by artists who have become dear friends, portraits of my children, bold abstracts that anchor a room, and small studies purchased long before an artist became widely collected. Together, they have found their place in gallery walls, hallways, kitchens, bedrooms, and the everyday rhythm of family life.

What I love most about original art is that it becomes part of a home’s story. A painting is never just decoration — it marks a season, a memory, a connection, or a moment in time. The pieces throughout our home remind me where we’ve been, what we value, and the people and places that have shaped us.

That philosophy became the foundation for  Well & Wonder Artist Collective. I believe collecting original art should feel personal, approachable, and joyful. Whether it’s a first piece or a forever favorite, art has the ability to create connection, spark conversation, and turn a house into a home.

As a Southerner, that idea feels especially meaningful to me. We are storytellers by nature — gathering people, sharing beauty, creating community, and passing those stories along for generations.  I am grateful to live in my hometown of Louisville, KY with my husband Scott and children William and Francie.

Art has always been the one true constant in my life, and for as long as I can remember, my family and friends have been an incredible cheering section encouraging me to create and collect. This lifelong passion naturally led me to my work today. I’ve surrounded myself with art. For the past nine years, collaborating alongside Mollie and the pool of talent at Well + Wonder has served as both a personal creative outlet and continual source of professional growth. Through this collective I’ve connected with artists at every stage of their journeys, gaining endless inspiration from their dedication, creativity, and unique perspectives. These experiences have encouraged me in my career and have shaped me as both a woman and an artist. I am forever grateful for this community in Well + Wonder.

In true Southern tradition, I take such pride in my personal collection and welcome every opportunity to tell the stories behind the work that has found its home on my walls. From the first painting a purchased for myself, a Melvin G. floral collaged cross, to the latest, a Laura Tate western inspired painting, I take such pride in the art of collecting, of story, and of building a home. As an artist myself, I am continually inspired by the women, the immense talent, represented in this collective. While the job of an artist, is not easy, the intention, dedication, and love that is poured into each canvas and paper, by the women of Well + Wonder leaves me wanting to do more and to create more in this incredible landscape of Southern Art.  I currently work and live in Atlanta, not far from my hometown of Newnan, Georgia.

I had the benefit of being raised by parents with an immense appreciation for the natural beauty and order of nature.  And to add to it, my mother is an artist so I felt immersed in art and the art of noticing from day one.  I practiced art and creativity throughout my childhood and well into college at Washington and Lee University, where I did a brief stint creating art abroad in Italy, and ultimately graduated with a minor in Studio Art.  No stranger to the strength of a female based business - I opened, owned, and operated two Pure Barre studios in Houston in my early years after college. While my adult interaction with art has been much more hands off, it has certainly still held a place in my heart!  When I opened my first Pure Barre studio I had the architect draw the floor-plans to allow for a front hall gallery to display local artists’ work - many of which were sold to Pure Barre clients over the years.  Today I help Well + Wonder with interior design partnerships and business development through The Well Collected Guide, and love this small part I play in supporting our artists!

My husband Frank and I have settled with our three (soon to be four!) girls on a horse farm in my hometown of Versailles in central Kentucky.

I've always loved art and beautiful things; growing up, art class was definitely one of my favorites. However, not having a lot of actual artistic ability, I didn't pursue a career in art. I went to the University of Georgia where I studied Journalism. From Athens, I moved to Charlotte and had jobs that ranged from software sales, HR, wholesale manager for a jewelry store. 

I started collecting art when I was in college and that mostly consisted of supporting my friends who were artists. The pieces were small and didn't cost a lot to purchase, but I still have most of them today. I bought one piece in 2017 from a friend who was just getting started as an artist and it's this abstract set of lips in hot pink, that I actually just hung up in my daughter's bathroom & it fits PERFECTLY. If you could see my house, you would know I'm not scared of color, it's what makes me happy. The most important thing about buying art is finding pieces that bring joy to you and that will make you happy every time you see them. My art collection is all over the place ranging from traditional landscapes to abstract. One year for Christmas my dad got me an Andre Pater, which is one of my most prized pieces and I love how Pater is local to Lexington and specializes in equestrian art. My two newest additions to my collection are both from Well + Wonder, a Melvin G face & a Connor Heindel abstract, both which I hung immediately as they got to my house. My favorite thing about art is how each piece can have a different meaning or provoke different feelings all based on the viewer. Truly the beauty is in the eye of the beholder. 

My favorite thing about Well + Wonder, and what drew me to it, is how approachable we make art buying. It can be really intimidating walking into a gallery and not knowing where to begin. With WW you can shop from the comfort of your own home. I love being able to see how TWCG members would style a piece or even seeing it in Molly's home makes it feel much more accessible vs just seeing a piece on a wall in a gallery.