Colleen grew up in Mill Valley, California, spending most of her days outdoors. She was influenced by the natural beauty around her. Both her parents made things with their hands: woodworking, gardening, and sewing. Trained in sculpture at Kansas City Art Institute, Colleen supported herself as a cook for fifteen years, at Hayes Street Grill in San Francisco and at Los Angeles restaurants Lucques, Campanile, Canelé, and Elysian. She  also worked teaching girls life skills through gardening, animal husbandry and cooking. These years of cooking and gardening are reflected in her ceramics. She's always thinking about how her wares will be used to hold the harvest and present meals. Ceramics is a natural progression from Colleen's art, gardening, and cooking. Her simple and functional everyday ware is inspired by the food that she grows and prepares. Colleen now lives on the Mendocino coast of Northern California.

For thirty-five years, Cisco Home has been an American-based haven for handcrafted furniture. Driven by passion for sophisticated design, thoughtful sustainability, and community building, the family of designers and makers work side-by-side to create one-of-a-kind, eco-friendly pieces that transform your house into a home with your health in mind.

At Rye Home, we will help you build your custom pieces that will fill your home with joy for years.