Featured Collector
Whimsical · Minimalist · Organic
Proud San Diegan & mother of two
Where She Calls Home
San Diego, CA
Favorite Colors
Pink and purple
Favorite Travel Destination
Switzerland — especially visiting in the fall. "I took a gondola up into the Swiss Alps, and being so high above everything felt like walking in the clouds. It was magical."
Bucket List
To take her family to Switzerland one day!
Fun Fact
Cheryl has been a Software Engineer for over 20 years! Beneath the technical side, she also has a creative brain — she loves crafting, sewing, painting, and making things with her hands. Every year, she looks forward to Fall because she gets to pour all of that creative energy into her Halloween pumpkins!
"I was searching for a beach painting for my guest room and came across Stefanie on Instagram. I was instantly drawn to all of her work!"
Her Collection
Three originals — Lilac Coast, Mother Earth, and Desert Dreams — plus one reprint, Dreamcatcher. Each one is special in its own way!
The First Piece
"The details, colors, and dreamy quality of Lilac Coast captivated me instantly — I knew it was the one."
While searching for a coastal piece for her guest room, Cheryl found Stefanie's art on Instagram and fell in love with Lilac Coast's ethereal beauty.
"The connection to nature, the dreamy yet realistic quality, and her ethereal color palette. Every piece feels calming and otherworldly."
"I'm truly obsessed with Stefanie's work. I'm drawn to nature, and her pieces balance ethereal dreaminess with realism in such a beautiful way. I try to collect something from each of her collections… though I'm quickly running out of wall space!"
What She Looks For
"I look for art that's detailed, realistic, and dreamy — with that signature ethereal feel I love."
A curated selection of pieces that bring nature's calm and beauty into everyday life
"My SBFA pieces are thoughtfully placed throughout my home — from the beach‑cottage‑themed guest bedroom to the upstairs hallway and my own bedroom. Each one is intentionally positioned so that, no matter where I am, I feel that sense of beauty and calm."
Guest Bedroom
Lilac Coast
Stairway Landing
Mother Earth
Upstairs Hallway
Desert Dreams
"Her pieces balance ethereal dreaminess with realism in such a beautiful way. Every piece feels calming and otherworldly."Shop the Collection →
