My background is in psychology and social work. I have an MSW and have been working as a Child Abuse investigator until early 2005.

For a little change of pace, I now own and operate my own online baby gift boutique, Polka Dot Whale, found at www.PolkaDotWhale.com. My husband and I have dreamed of owning our own business and are now putting my shopping skills and fashion sense to work!

When I'm not busy with Polka Dot Whale, I'm searching the web and magazines for fun and exciting baby fashion info and women's fashion and style info and products. Wish I'd tried out for the Apprentice Martha Stewart as I can't get enough of all things beautiful, stylish, tasty and decorative!

If I weren't doing what I'm doing right now or being a social worker, I'd be a make-up artist, baker, paper crafter or wedding planner.

For those who are concerned I've forgotten my social work roots...I've carried my love for children and families and respect for women into my business and my blog! I go out of way to find women and parents who just happen to be the hottest designers in the baby industry. Many work from home and are fulfilling their dreams of economic independence or caring for their children at home. Let us know if you know anyone who fits the bill & you think I should know about!

Because we are all about babies at Polka Dot Whale, we've chosen to support Project Cuddle, an organization designed to help pregnant women in crisis find alternatives to abandoning their babies. They run a hotline and have put together a cool video that teaches high school students about safely surrendered baby laws. Check out their site at www.ProjectCuddle.org.