A little more about Annie...

"Annie is from Mars", at least that is what my Dad used to say!  My  childhood was curious, colorful, and full of adventures.  I grew up amongst beautifully creative people, my Mom, Nancy Taylor, being the biggest inspiration.  She banged away on her floor looms weaving exquisite vegetal dyed yardage which she transformed into finely tailored clothes.  Sewing, knitting, painting furniture… there was always something coming from her dexterous hands.  Our family (sister, Mary Taylor Miller and brother, John Taylor) was surrounded by a dynamic community (Flagstaff, Arizona) of scientists, artists, outdoorsy characters, and nurturing souls. My Father, Walt Taylor, was a family doctor for a great many in the community. The Museum of Northern Arizona, practically an extension of our backyard  had a dynamic research department  in addition to being  home base for talented Hopi and Navajo craftsmen.  I have always had great pride in the fact that ‘my homeland’ is the Colorado Plateau, one of the most beautiful places on the planet.  I have loved living in various cities over the years and feel so blessed to have amazing friends from all the different places (since 1968) that I have lived, but it gives me great joy to be returning to ‘my homeland’ as a mother, wife, daughter, sister, artist, and designer!