everafter upholstery

I chose the name Everafter for my business because I want my clients to have a fairy-tale ending with their project or treasured piece of furniture.

 

I began my career in Chemical Engineering in 1992 and worked in the corporate world in various positions for almost 9 years. While working full time, I took night classes in upholstery at the Minneapolis Community and Technical College, following a passion for rescuing and restoring antique furniture - all the treasures I had filled my cozy house with. Finding that the corporate life was not a good fit, I established my upholstery business at home in 1999 where I would also be able to work while raising a family.

 

Having an engineering background provides me with a unique set of talents. I am a dedicated hard worker, committed to quality and precise craftsmanship, with an analytical and practical style in this creative outlet. I enjoy working with clients, solving problems, helping find the right fabric and style for the project as well as educating about the process and individual piece. I particularly enjoy working with antiques and have had the opportunity to reupholster several pieces for the Minnesota Historical Society’s Burwell House in Minnetonka.

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I have also been an active and contributing member of the Professional Upholsterer's Association of Minnesota (PUAM) since 2003, a collaborative group of individual business owners who support each other and work to promote the field of upholstery.  For many years I volunteered as half of the marketing committee facilitating the participation of the PUAM at the Minneapolis Home and Garden Show twice.  I also created the member profiles on-line and the PUAM promotional brochure.  My current role for the last several years has been as Treasurer and throughout my membership years I have helped plan meetings and done demonstrations to help educate members.