Kalimera from Corfu
Life sometimes takes us along different paths to those we set out upon.
My career has been defined by my two creative passions, travel and hospitality; theatre, period costume and couture.
Armed with a degree in Stage Management and Design (Royal Welsh College of Music and Design) I embarked upon an extremely successful career in Theatre and Opera, with roles including scenic painting, designing, cutting and constructing period and modern patterns and costumes.
My work took me from Wales to York, to America and culminated in sewing stunning costumes in the Sydney Opera house, Australia.
Meanwhile, during the ‘dark’ summer seasons I was a tour guide in Europe before finding my home in Greece. Here, my path took a different route.
Our beautiful island of Corfu is also defined by its seasons.
In summer the island is alive and hugely busy with tourists from all over the world, in winter, it goes back to a much quieter local, Greek way of life.
For many years I worked full time as a senior Manager for one of the top villa companies and I have been lucky enough to collaborate with some of the most prestigious villas and companies on the island. I continue my role in summer for a world class luxury villa company whilst of course helping to run my husband's wonderful motor yacht, Nautilus.
This has somewhat limited my time for sewing. Privately however, I continue to make clothes as well as complex awnings and cushion covers for our boat. I worked for some time in the sail loft for Sailing Holidays plus I took on various private commissions and the design and construction of specialised costumes for carnival and local theatre productions, in particular over the winter months.
My goals have always been simple - to create beautiful personalised experiences and memories for travellers and to make beautiful bespoke garments and works of art.
I am a qualified, skilled, flexible and adaptable pattern cutter and seamstress, as well as a knowledgeable and experienced villa and operations manager and concierge.
My ambition is to follow the ebb and flow of the seasons and combine my skills and passions to offer a unique and unparalleled service in tourism in summer plus a range of bespoke sewing and design services in winter.
I look forward to working with you.
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