In 2018, I experienced a devastating fire which destroyed my life’s work as an artist, author, teacher, art collector and chef. This fire, a 7 – alarm blaze lasted 21 days as my publishing inventory of books, patterns and specialty rulers continued to burn. I was left homeless with the clothes on my back. The entire Historic Melrose Inn was my dream come true….it was a 25,000 square foot – 19-bedroom, 26-bathroom...

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