the scoop

I created tip top living for people who have an eye for the unusual and who dare to live outside the lines. Creating a home where you can truly live among beautiful and whimsical items is very important to me.  Sipping tea from a special cup and saucer is one of life’s little pleasures.

 I was born in Cape Town, South Africa to Greek parents and raised in a Greek home amongst the beauty of Cape Town, South Africa. I ventured across the ocean with my husband and now call the USA my home. Style and living space has always been important to me. I adopted the attitude of living out side the lines early without even knowing it. As a young child, I created note cards, rearranged my bedroom often out of pure boredom and even scoured fashion magazines and high end retail stores for inspiration to sew my own fashions.  If I couldn’t find what I wanted, I created it. It just goes to show you don’t need a lot of money to have beauty around you. Even now, I create clothes for myself and my children.

 I studied Retail and Graphic Design as well as Building and Architecture . My designs are classically edgy with a twist. I love modern, clean lines as well items that are so kitchy…they’re tasteful. My t-shirts are designed to hug in all the right places and forgive in the rest. I selected the fabrics, and personally tested by me as well as willing and unwilling friends,  for form, fit and fabric care that look good and fit in with our hectic routines.  My designs are whimsical, slightly edgy and hip. I’ve collected items from around the world that catch my fancy and help me enjoy life. 

 I truly hope you enjoy the mod collection of housewares, t-shirts and stationary.  I am off to have a hot cup of tea, like to join me?