So what does the future hold for Patti? "I plan to continue growing my business online, adding new theme kits and increasing my 'home embellishing' (functional art) items, as well.  For the alphabet sets, I plan to debut some new ones this fall that, like my Sedona Red Rock and Oregon Dunes Sand alphabets, will be made from materials gathered from famous places.  This last April, I went to Sedona, Arizona for the specific purpose of collecting red dirt for that alphabet set, which I incorporate into translucent clay.  I especially want to focus on creating items that go with a nature theme and the feel of natural materials.  My other passion in life is plants and gardening, and I want to add more items that celebrate nature."