Meet Mary Jo

Founder and Principal Designer

I’m from Houston TX (still claim the Lone Star!) but have lived on the East Coast since college. I want to create beauty for people to live in (and I have since I was old enough to grasp what I wanted to really do- 6th grade).

I am drawn to bold designs that are thoughtfully executed with creativity that isn’t repeated easily.

I’m interested in crafting rooms that tell a story of those who live in it. Influences from my clients’ rich mix of interests, cultures, and backgrounds are weaved into my designs. The design and art community have also been a great source of inspiration, from the expansive, sculptural and dynamic spaces designed by Chad Dorsey to Courtney McLeod’s use of color in her designs that incorporate in her travels to Asia and her Creole background. Beata Heuman is just cool and Lorna Gross has a bold sophistication about her designs. I always find my happy place by the unique textural vintage combinations of textiles and pillows that Keita Turner designs. The build-up of color, layers of paint, and distinct way Bobbie Burgers applies her paint in her pieces transforms the experience of a space. The quiet, meditative works by Makoto Fujimura inspire those spaces that desire a place of comfort and grounding. I also love how he incorporates his faith in his art.