An award-winning furniture designer in the 70s and now an award-winning photographer, Michael 's professional career (in between) revolved around newspapers and the newspaper industry — first at an independent weekly publication in St. Augustine, then for more than 22 years with the New York Times Company, and since 2000 as an independent industry consultant.
Along the way, Michael has written computer programs, designed logos and websites, and developed training for business software and process improvement.
"I know it seems like an odd collection of interests and skills, but I find that harmony is the underlying theme in all I do. Woodcraft, photography, design, and process analysis all require the harmonic response of all their parts in order to reach satisfaction."
"I also play the guitar, the piano, and golf ... but not for money."
From small-town girl to world traveler, from switchboard operator to small
business owner, Phyllis has accumulated a wealth of experience and a
lifetime of appreciation for beauty, art, design, and style. She served
as a Director for Platform Florida from 2002 through 2008 and helped
establish its reputation for discovering emerging artists and bringing
their work to the public.
She's
also held a dozen positions in a variety of businesses and understands
how to help make aesthetic choices that make practical sense.
"We
all cherish moments of beauty and want to recreate that feeling in our
lives as often as possible. To me, great style embodies the most
personal expression of those moments. Our surroundings should say not
only who we are, but what we love."
