If you're looking for me, you'll likely find me at the intersection of a big idea and a perfectly good pen. I'm a writer, a visual designer, a lover of street art, and someone who has been a lover of stationery for decades.

It started early. Back-to-school shopping was my favorite time of year, not for the supplies on the school's list, but for the ones I'd slowly walk down the aisles to handpick myself.

I met one of my first lifelong best friends in 2nd grade by offering her a pencil when hers was too short. At 10 years old I launched my first business, "D's Home," making greeting cards for family and church members.

I've spent my professional life in creative marketing — leading campaigns across consumer goods, higher education, manufacturing, and tech — sparking honest conversations and championing growth for others along the way. My work desk was a whole experience. A guest book for visitors to sign. Dozens of pens of which I picked the color of the day based on my mood or outfit. A new notebook for every year and every big idea.

I'm not just a fan of stationery. I'm a devotee of the ritual. I created Claudine Lucille for the person who moves through the world with poise and a little magnetism, someone who knows that a well-chosen notebook or pen, means something.