Welcome!  Allow me to introduce myself....

My name is Carla, I love the challenge of finding a way to re-purpose, re-use or re-design something to suit my needs, especially if I can do it thriftily.  I have been doing it since I got my first apartment and purchased my first couch and chair from a thrift store.

I am married to a wonderful man who has always supported me in my endeavors (no matter how far fetched they may seem at the time).  I am mother to three wonderful children (well, not so much any more as they are 20, 18 and almost 13) and they continue amaze me on a daily basis. 

I have owned my own business for over 14 years, Spring Creek Designs (www.springcreekdesigns.com).  I fabricate window treatments, pillows, bedding, headboards, and everything in between.  My studio is what used to be known as the third stall in our garage, so I'm never very far from home while I am at work (but let me tell you that with the weather here in Minnesota, even my commute can be treacherous some days).  There are days when my fabricating allows me to venture out into my husbands domain, the "shop", to build my various headboards, cornices and to cut simple dust-boards for valances.

We reside on 50+ acres in rural Minnesota along with (currently) two dogs; Buddy (a cocker spaniel) and Nalla (a German shepherd), one indoor cat; Cookie, two cows, four horses (three are gaited riding horses and one is my daughter's miniature); Prince, Addy, Jazz and Fire, a few barn kitties to keep the barn clear of "undesirables" , and countless chickens and ducks.

I hope you join me while I re-purpose, re-use, re-design or just plain fabricate.