We are rooted in family, with each of us being very close to ours. We draw inspiration from getting to know our clients, and pride ourselves on our ability to provide personality-driven spaces because we only work with a handful of clients at a given time.
We are a team of highly trained and technical professionals who are constantly learning and improving our skills and are passionate about building homes and spaces in the most meaningful ways.
Our team brings a tangible energy and enthusiasm to the design process, and clarity to an experience that can be overwhelming for clients otherwise.
An avid global traveler and former art gallery owner, Sally brings a bespoke quality and artisanal flair to her spaces. A mother and busy professional herself, her enthusiasm for sophisticated family living is apparent from the functional details to the welcoming nature of her spaces.
On a personal level you can find Sally spending her weekends experiencing new restaurants with her husband, connecting with her adult children, and planning the next family European adventure to include sourcing one-of-a-kind objets d’art. Sally also loves shopping local and online estate auctions for fabulous antiques and original works of art; and attending gallery openings and artisan craft markets to discover new artists for personal and client projects. Other favorite pursuits include donating time to charitable organizations such as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and The Green Chair Project.
Katelyn Pruett earned a B.S. in Interior Design with a minor in Business Administration from East Carolina University. Katelyn has a passion for the detailed work involved in bringing clients’ visions to life. She finds great joy in illustrating the vision for a project in renderings. Her sophisticated eye helps to transform our clients’ spaces into something completely unique and meaningful to them. In addition to design, Katelyn finds delight in the creative pursuits of painting and woodworking. In her free time, Katelyn loves traveling and seeing new places, staying active, spending time outdoors, and being with friends and family.
Andrea Prudencio Faggins earned an associate degree in Arts with a focus in Accounting/Business from Wayne Community College in Goldsboro, NC. Born and raised in Bolivia, South America by CPA parents who ran multiple businesses, Andrea’s love for numbers, organization, and all things business was ignited at age ten when she began helping her mother with bookkeeping tasks. She discovered her creative side when she became a new mother and taught herself to sew and make patterns, first for baby clothes and later for herself. Now as a homeowner, Andrea enjoys sewing drapes, decorative pillows, and other home accents. Andrea also enjoys nurturing her houseplant collection and spending time outdoors with her husband and son.
Cynthia Kruse grew up in Charlotte and attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington where she majored in Communications. Cynthia adds her extensive experience in creative and client-focused roles to our team. She spent seven years in Washington DC in a station communications role for PBS. Cynthia then lived in San Francisco for several years, where she worked for a nonprofit in fundraising events and community outreach, prior to moving to Raleigh. Cynthia loves all things décor and design and working on projects around the house. Time with family and friends also tops the list of favorite pastimes, along with traveling, cooking, and outdoor activities with her husband and their Australian Shepherd, Pimento.