Spaces are the harbors of our habits. They quietly shape our days and reflect our inner experiences.

Through Thistle & Amber, I work alongside individuals, businesses, and organizations to create spaces that support health and everyday goodness. My process is rooted in mindfulness, reiki, clear listening, and a deep respect for how physical environments impact holistic well-being.

Often called space therapy, my work focuses on clearing obstacles and bringing fresh energy to homes, offices,

hospitals, schools, and community spaces — anywhere life unfolds. I’m especially drawn to moments of transition: times when a shift in space can open a door to healing, rest, renewal, resilience, creativity, and connection. My foundation in design runs deep. I learned and practiced alongside my mother, a home economics teacher and folk artist. I studied textiles and apparel design in Minneapolis, then moved to Los Angeles where I raised a family and explored graphic design and the healing arts. It was there I also studied and shared yoga, mindfulness, and reiki. My love of space and these practices began to converge, shaping the way I approach design today.

Impressed by my time working on a historic estate in Denmark, I returned to Minnesota, where the philosophy of hygge translates into spaces that foster connection and comfort. I’ve been exploring the practice of space therapy in the Driftless Region for the past six years and am excited to be expanding my day-to-day life and work with others to the Twin Cities region.