Meet the Principal Designer
& Creative Strategist
Mary Smith’s path to interior design is as unique as the spaces she creates.
Earning a degree in Mathematics and an MBA, Mary spent over 20 years as a marketing executive for Fortune 500 companies. Leading large-scale creative teams honed her mastery of visual storytelling, the ability to manage complex budgets with total transparency, and the skill of translating a client’s essence into a cohesive brand.
She views every room as a three-dimensional canvas, leveraging furniture, custom art, and thoughtful layouts to tell a visual story. For Mary, a home should never be a mere showcase; it must be a curated reflection of your personal journey.
A Coast-to-Coast Perspective
With a portfolio spanning the Midwest, Florida, California, and North Carolina, Mary Smith brings a diverse range of architectural styles to her work. Her signature aesthetic seamlessly blends East, South, and West Coast influences—pairing coastal breeze and Southern warmth with Midwestern practicality. Whether sourcing one-of-a-kind pieces or finding the perfect "value find," Mary ensures your home brand is authentic, original, and entirely your own.
Local Connections Count
Finding the right local partners is essential for turning a design concept into a functional reality. We work with local companies we trust to execute the vision on time, on budget and at the highest quality. In Wilmington NC, some of our favorite partners include:
Ultimate Kitchen & Bath of Wilmington
Wilmington Building & Remodeling
Intercoastal Cabinets & Design
Southestern Tile Connection
Roberts Electrical
Inspiration Painting
Special Wood Inc
Know It All Repair
Capital Electric
Port City Supply
Atlantic Appliance
Art In Bloom Gallery
Mary transformed our living room into a warm, inviting space that truly feels like home.
M. Papadakis
The blend of local art and function in our kitchen is exactly what we hoped for—beautiful and practical.
J. Lyman
