About Jessica

Hello!

I am the owner and lead designer of Jessica Cernese work.life.space and I am so humbled that you've spent time on my website.

As a lifelong student of the fine arts, I am a true lover of anything creative, of beauty and of joy. I won my first paying award in the third grade when I drew a picture for the local supermarket's Thanksgiving Day Art Competition. I think that is what gave me confidence.

My art is varied as I've belonged to many different art cultures, but paint is my favorite medium. I'm a huge foodie and love creating beautiful dishes for my family and friends. When I have down time I scout for old furniture and make it look new again. Advocating for a unique style has been engrained in me over the years. 

Professionally, I spent 12 years as a Manager of Fine Dining, with many years in catering prior. I've worked in the trades, fixing toilets and renovating houses since 2001. I am usually covered in paint and dust! 

Personally, I have three lovely little kids and an aging Poodle. I am a Lehigh Valley native and have never lived outside of the area! If I'm not working, I'm found either somewhere learning or enjoying a good spin or yoga class. 

I have a B.A. in Business: Human Resources Management from DeSales University, an additional  A.A.S. in Liberal Arts from Northampton Community College and a Diploma in Interior Design from The Interior Design Institute. And just for fun, expect to be a licensed Real Estate agent by year's end. Aside from these, I have completed courses at Penn State for childhood education; hold current clearences to teach; have formal education in AutoCAD, Accounting & Child Psychology; am OSHA and Servsafe certified; and a recipient of about 7 million high-fives during the course of my very colorful life. 

Please check out The Blog page to get a feel for my work, my passions, gain some knowledge and/or inspiration. 

I can't wait to meet you!

Jessica :)