Leigh was born in Springfield, Missouri. She spent her childhood living in various places throughout the southern & midwest United States. Leigh graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design from the University of Texas, Austin. She relocated to the Coachella Valley to work in Interior Design under the renowned designer Maria Provenza. Her passion for design and eye for aesthetics inspired her to branch out into creating her own pieces. She continues in the design field with an expanded portfolio of adding original painting to her design repertoire.