Annie Modica, a former art instructor, started decoupage as a hobby. A series of coincidences led her to make her first tray. She sold that tray, and thus began her new business. Modica now designs home furnishings for high end retailers and makes gross annual revenue close to seven figures.
Many of her designs are themed around natural science illustrations, and many designs are available for each type of home furnishing.
Her most popular items are still the trays:
Other items include lazy susans like this one below:
A stool:
Waste basket and tissue holder:
Finally, a planter:
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