Pim Pauline Overgaard Author

Half Swedish, half Norwegian, Pim Pauline Overgaard, raised in Sweden and educated in Denmark, now resides in San Francisco, California. A creative soul with a flair for fashion, interior design, and food, Pim first gained recognition with her cartoon-style illustrated gift books, translated into several languages. Currently, she focuses on cookbooks, reimagining classic recipes with a twist for various dietary needs, blending her love for art and trends in her culinary creations. Pim also serves as the Head Design Manager of Textiles at Williams Sonoma Home, where her festive edible displays, like the Gingerbread Village, occasionally adorn their Union Square flagship store. Longer version: Half Swedish, half Norwegian, Pim Pauline Overgaard grew up in Sweden, went to school in Denmark, and currently lives in San Francisco, California. With a passion for all things creative, Pim was always particularly enthusiastic about fashion, interior design and food; drawing, sewing, and making up recipes from an early age. Her first books - small, cartoon style illustrated gift books - were translated into several languages. However, Pim is presently focusing on cookbooks. She has a clear culinary vision shown in her reimagined classic recipes and diverse ingredients to support multiple dietary alternatives. Her love of art, color and trends is evident in her inspirational illustrations, food preparation, styling, and photography. In addition to her culinary adventures, Pim is the Head Design Manager of Textiles at Williams Sonoma Home. Occasionally, her edible creations can be found in their flagship store window on Union Square, San Francisco, such as her Gingerbread Village, crowded with festive and mischievous gingerbread people.