CALL ME DEE
When I was 6, I started telling everyone that when I grew up, I would be Ty Pennington. To tell you the truth, that's still what I tell them when they ask.
Growing up in Furniture City, USA, (Grand Rapids, MI) art and design were everywhere. Even though the city is no longer known for it's lumber or craftsmanship, you can't go turn a corner without seeing beautiful buildings and the impact of architecture and industrial design.
Adding in the fact that HGTV practically raised me, this is the only world that ever made sense to me. And throughout the years I discovered a way to make homes practical, affordable, accessible, without compromising on aesthetics.