After graduating with a degree in studio art from Denison University, Ann began her career in New York as a product director for the decorative home division of AMC/Federated Department Stores. She served a consortium of forty-five prestigious department stores around the globe including Harrod’s and Bloomingdale’s. During this time she directed the design and production of merchandise from twenty-one countries and was one of the first to establish inroads in China and Africa for home goods. In addition, Ann pioneered the private label branding in the decorative home industry.

She moved with her family to Lake Placid, New York in 1989 and founded her firm, Evergreen House Interiors, Inc. Over the past twenty years Ann has established a solid reputation in the field of interior design. Her clients include many prominent American families. Known for leading the renaissance in rustic architecture and interior design, she is sought after for her distinctive style that is both rustic and refined.

In recent years the scope of her work has expanded to include seaside, country and city projects. To address this evolution of style and broader client base she has opened an office in Saratoga Springs.

Ann is the author of the best selling book ADIRONDACK STYLE published by Clarkson-Potter, Inc. Her newest book RUSTIC REVISITED by Watson/Guptill Publishing debuted in 2006.

She has been featured on the Today Show, HGTV radio, Cabin Life, House and Garden Channel and numerous national publications. In 2007, Ann was named the Designer of the Year by the National Wood Flooring Association.