Amber is from upstate New York, where her fashion journey began working her first job at a fabric store. It was here where she began to dream up the endless possibilities of artwork that could be made with fabric. Being an avid music lover, Amber took these ideas to the road, following a band she loved, and set up in parking lots across the country selling her handmade items. After high school, Amber moved to California to attend Humboldt State University. However, she transitioned back to New York to finish her fashion education.

With a degree in Fashion Design from Syracuse University, Amber worked in the NYC fashion district with larger design companies like Madewell, Jcrew, and John Varvatos. And in 2004, Amber started her own apparel line, Miso Designs. Her creations from Miso Designs sold in stores throughout the New York metropolitan area.

Eventually, Amber’s entrepreneurial spirit led her back to California to design, open, and operate Suki boutique in Eureka. At Suki, Amber continued to sell Miso Designs and did alterations out of the store.

After having her daughter, Presley, Amber closed Suki and moved to Sonoma. She began to immerse herself in the trade of upholstery, studying for several years under Simon Eilenkrig at City College of San Francisco. In the years since she has worked on everything from slipcovers and cushions to kitchen seats, bench cushions, and marine and auto upholstery — most recently completing the full reupholstery of 100 dining chairs at Ca'Bianca Ristorante Italiano in downtown Santa Rosa. Signature hand-stenciling remains a defining feature of her work, and she is committed to quality craftsmanship, sustainability, and giving furniture another chance to be loved.