Design led me to DIY, and DIY led me to a full-blown career in construction. Now I’m circling back to what I really love—bold, expressive interiors that reflect real personality, not just resale value.
Design led me to DIY, and DIY led me to a
full-blown career in construction. Now I’m circling back to what I really love—bold, expressive interiors that reflect real personality, not just resale value.
Hi There! I'm Mary:
Design lover. DIYer. Thrifter. Making a home with character, color and whatever’s on sale
at the ReStore.
I’ve worn a lot of hats over the years, but the through line has always been a love for making—spaces, sweets, and more recently, stories.
I’ve worn a lot of hats over the years, but the through line has always been a love for —spaces, sweets, and more recently, stories.
If you're curious about the resume stuff—school, jobs, the pivot from buttercream to building—you can find all that on my LinkedIn
If you're curious about the resume stuff—school, jobs, the pivot from buttercream to building—you can find all that on my LinkedIn
A Little Background...
making
The TLDR Timeline
Moved to Maine
from
Mississippi
Moved to Maine
from
Mississippi
Sold my Bakery
Sold my Bakery
This Old House Apprenticeship
This Old House
Met this Guy
Met this Guy
First Investment Property
First Investment
Property
First House
First House
Thanks for coming to my TED Talk—
there’s cake by the door.
The longer version...
That said? After years in the home industry, I’ll be honest: I’m bored to tears by the same safe, neutral, “resale-friendly” choices showing up again and again.
I believe your home should feel like you. Design has the power—through shape, light, and color—to bring a space to life. It’s the closest thing to magic I’ve ever experienced.
Design should be fun. Expirimental. Personal.
Before home improvement, I was elbow-deep in icing every day as a bakery owner and cake designer—dreaming about DIY projects while frosting cakes. Buying my first home was the turning point, sparking a full-on career pivot into renovation and design.
Since then, I’ve worn a lot of hats in the home world: interior designer, timber framer, carpenter, real estate agent, project manager, and most recently, short-term rental designer.
Every experience I’ve had has deepened my understanding of how spaces shape our lives—but at the core of it all is a love for design and a belief that our built environment has the power to improve our well-being.
Before home improvement, I was elbow-deep in icing every day as a bakery owner and cake designer—dreaming about DIY projects while frosting cakes. Buying my first home was the turning point, sparking a full-on career pivot into renovation and design.
Since then, I’ve worn a lot of hats in the home world: interior stylist, timber framer, carpenter, real estate agent, project manager, and most recently, short-term rental designer.
Every experience I’ve had has deepened my understanding of how spaces shape our lives—but at the core of it all is a love for design and a belief that our built environment has the power to improve our well-being.
That said? After years in the home industry, I’ll be honest: I’m bored to tears by the same safe, neutral, “resale-friendly” choices showing up again and again.
I believe your home should feel like you. Design has the power—through shape, light, and color—to bring a space to life. It’s the closest thing to magic I’ve ever experienced.
Design should be fun. Expiremental. Personal.
I guess what I’m really saying is:
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I’d love to see more f*ck around and find out in design, less Zillow-friendly greige—That’s the vibe I’m excited to share.
I’d love to see more f*ck around and find out in design, less Zillow-friendly greige—That’s the vibe I’m excited to share. Fun. Messy. Personal.
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