My Story

I have a degree in interior design and spent my early career working in architectural firms in Chicago and Minneapolis. I stepped away from design to raise three children with my husband while running my own business. When I was ready to return to the workforce, I spent a decade working in the school system as a special education paraprofessional and substitute teacher. That work taught me something invaluable: how to listen deeply, adapt to individual needs, and guide people through difficult transitions.

Eventually, I wanted to return to design. I worked as a model home host for a real estate brokerage that primarily served downsizers and empty nesters. And that's where everything clicked. I saw the gap.

Families were making one of the biggest transitions of their lives, and they were overwhelmed. They didn't just need to sell a house and buy a new one. They needed help figuring out what furniture fits. They needed guidance on what to do with 40 years of belongings. They needed to know who to trust. They needed someone to listen, understand their unique situation, and help them move forward with intention. So I founded KindNest.

My Mission

I guide families through home transitions by listening, assessing, and recommending. Whether you're downsizing to a smaller home, aging in place safely, or supporting a parent through a transition, my job is to understand your situation and create a clear path forward. I help you make the decisions with clarity and confidence and then connect you with trusted people who will execute.

What I Believe In

Listening Over Telling

Every family's situation is unique. I start by listening to understand your needs, concerns, and priorities. Only then can I guide you toward solutions that actually work for YOUR life.

Local Business That Cares

I've built a network of local professionals in the St. Croix Valley- estate attorneys, financial planners, organizers, movers, contractors, estate sale companies, senior service providers- people I know and trust. When you work with me, you're not just getting a referral list. You're getting access to vetted professionals who care about doing good work.

Honoring Family Stories

Your belongings aren't just stuff. They're memories. They're connections to people you love and chapters of your life. My work includes helping you preserve those stories- whether that's documenting heirloom histories, creating memory books, or finding new homes for pieces that deserve to be cherished.

Supporting Nonprofits in Need

Downsizing generates donations. When families let go of furniture, household items, and goods they no longer need, I connect them with local nonprofits that need support. It's a win-win. Families feel good about their donations going to meaningful causes, and local nonprofits get resources they need.

Environmental Responsibility

Landfills don't need more stuff. When families are transitioning, we prioritize: keep what matters, donate what's useful, recycle what can be recycled, and only dispose of what's truly unusable. I'm committed to specialty recycling programs and keeping as much as possible out of landfills.