About Me

 My story starts like most, I suppose...   My father was a wool trader, as was his father.  I took after my father in many ways; especially his business acumen.  However, being a Scottish lass in the late 15th century is difficult if one wants to do more than cook and sew.  My father saw how restless I was becoming, and knew that the only way to satiate my need for something more was to help facilitate my departure from Scotland for new opportunities.  In dealings with the mills and fabric purveyors of the great cities of Florence and alike, I found myself set to work in the accountants offices where my mind for numbers and balances met their purpose.

It was in Florence that I found the three loves of my life - Sir Thomas de Kilbride, business, and hospitality.  All are welcome in our home, as long as one doesn't mind rooms overflowing with books, written ledgers, jetons, and counting boards.  My husband is quite patient with me, and finds no fault in my passions!