About Me

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I was born with three things: naturally curly hair, a passion for animals and the creative arts.  With the blessing of my grandparents who raised me and my faith in God, I left Texas to attend The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena, California at age 16., then onto study Advertising Art at La Jolla Academy along with getting my Ph.D in Holistic Nutrition.  La Jolla was home to my first business, a coffee kiosk company named The Lively Brew. After tasting success with the Lively Brew, I was in  need of a new challenge, I sold the business and started buying homes to remodel. Despite being self-taught, I jumped into the deep end and the first home I remodeled was in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. My remodeling expertise brought me back to Texas in 2005. After moving to Dallas, I remodeled the Infomart Café and Bar and, designed a  fitness center within.  Around this time, fashion began to occupy a larger space in my creative life. Handbags have always been a passion of mine and it seemed natural that I should try my hand at making them.  I started Danielle Teylor, a handbag line. Every piece was unique; each one was designed and hand sewn by me.  Art has been the one constant in a life that has sent me in many different directions. In addition to fashion, I also enjoy painting, photography and anything creative.  Modeling, make-up, art, acting for film and television, and writing have also provided me creative outlets over the years.  After years of being the subject of photographs, I turned the lens outward and became a photographer myself. I am fascinated with capturing life through my personal lens. Writing about the photos and providing the viewer a backstory to the images is another aspect of the process I love.  I'm also a Reiki practioner which gives me the ability to help others.  Traveling has always been a dream of mine, I hope to do more of it in the near future.  With love and blessings, XX Danielle