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I was born in Maryland and grew up in a town called Takoma Park.  It was an amazing place to grow up and to this day I feel lucky to have spent my childhood there.  Looking back, I know that the homes there – which ranged from grand Victorian houses in the historic district toRead more

Growing up in colonial Northern Virginia and later in the rustic foothills of Colorado, Adam realized his passion for diversity and the balance of differing styles, beliefs, and tastes. His earliest interior inspiration was from his mother who had their Colorado home professionally designed. The space focused on vibrant colors, large-scale art, and a varietyRead more

Heritage Grad Tara Dawkins recently completed a stunning design project for her clients who wanted a TV-free zone where they could curl up with a coffee and a book, or a cocktail and good friends. Keep reading to learn more about Tara and this amazing project! About Me: I currently work part-time as an interiorRead more

KARI VOEGELE, INTERIOR DESIGNER Heritage grad Kari Voegele and her husband Aaron, a general contractor, saw something special in this 105 year old bungalow – thank goodness they did because the results are AMAZING. We interviewed Kari to learn more about this inspiring flip! What was it about this home that made you want to takeRead more

AUDRA WHITE, INTERIOR DESIGNER | CULTIVATED SPACE I grew up in the suburbs of the Twin Cities in Minnesota. After graduating high school, I studied psychology at Lewis and Clark College here in Portland, OR and spent a year abroad in Munich, Germany. I always knew I wanted to help people in some form orRead more

SHELLY SUTHERLAND, INTERIOR DESIGNER | MOUNTAINWOOD HOMES Shelly Sutherland, a Portland native, realized her passion for Interior Design during the redesign process of the kitchen in her beach house in Manzanita, Oregon. Once the remodel was complete, the compliments that she received about her design work made her feel invigorated and inspired her to considerRead more

Maira Garcia was born in Los Angeles, California and moved to Portland, Oregon when she was 11 years old. She was raised by a single mother who was passionate and ambitious which is what inspired Maira to pursue her dreams. Maira always had an eye for design but it wasn’t until college that she startedRead more

Although born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Julia McGinnis hasn’t spent much time with her feet on American soil. A daughter of a Croatian immigrant, a Colorado native, and the oldest of three kids, she spent much of her childhood outside hiking, rafting, and skiing in the mountains of Colorado.  After high school graduation, JuliaRead more

Jenny Puerner has had a busy year: getting married, moving to Portland, purchasing a home, getting a puppy, and graduating from Heritage School of Interior Design.  Whew! A native of Orange County, California, Jenny moved to Las Vegas to attend the University of Las Vegas Nevada in the health care field.  In her time inRead more

Julie Nolta, a Heritage grad, has been a designer since she was a child. She grew up creating fashionable paper dolls and fully furnished dollhouses right down to the tiny accessories and window treatments, which was a fun head start to her grown-up career helping homeowners with their design projects. Julie has worked on severalRead more