It is difficult to say which was the greater driving force behind creation of these products - my desire to create (stemming from me being raised in a family of artists) or my strong motivation to be at home with my four fabulous children.

My love of fine stationary (some have called it an obsession) and my formal art education have been wed to create my dream venture. Beginning with a small, but lovely collection, I traveled to my favorite local stores to get feedback and was thrilled when the owners began placing orders. At my first stop, Cadence Corner, Ashley bought my entire collection. Quickly I realized that I was onto something and Tonita Otero Designs, the company, was born! I want to create for my buyers what I always dreamed of finding in my favorite shops. The tremendous response I have received has become a great inspiration.

Tonita Otero lives, and has her studio, in Northern California with her husband, four children and two Huskies.