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I am ecstatic and could not be more proud that I officially am launching my own business and that I truly get to do what I love and am so extremely passionate about. My creative juices are flowing and I invite you to share this amazing, fun & inspirational journey with me.

Here’s a little background about myself that I believe has brought me to where I am today, both personally and professionally. I spent most of my childhood growing up in one of the most beautiful places in the US and that is New England … actually the state of Connecticut to be exact. The engaging four seasons that we get to experience, the exquisite fall foliage, the coastal city towns of Newport, Nantucket and quaint Cape Cod still influence me until this day. Seaside cities always inspire me with their effortlessly chic, relaxed settings and ambiances. I even spent several summers soaking in the beauty of the Hamptons while I interned and worked in New York City. When I am working I am always inspired by the beauty and pleasure that exists in my surroundings and I incorporate that into my interior designs & style whenever possible.

Fast forward a few years later, and I am blessed to secure my roots in North Carolina where I was able to enjoy the elegant and refined charm of southern living. The South has impacted me tremendously especially with their soft color palettes, lavish gardens and front porch perfection! Can’t forget about that infamous sweet tea! I admire it all so very much! Charleston, South Carolina is one of my favorite cities in the Southern East Coast and I so love it’s southern charm and sophistication and am constantly influenced by this historical gem of a city when designing. There are so many great local ART painters of Charleston that I will be sharing with you who are some of my favorite coastal scenery artists as well as abstract painters. As I grew older, graduated college and finished up a few years working in the fashion industry in NYC, I decided my love of sunshine and palm trees is where my heart truly lies.

That journey made me fall in love with the Florida Coast and Florida living. Palm Beach inspires my creativity with its Mediterranean Villas and its alluring Beach Cottage homes. The beautiful lush Floridian landscapes and exquisite verandas showcasing chic palm flower arrangements; my signature personal stamp! At the same time I am also influenced by subtle touches of vintage and the perfect mix of old and new. It is exactly the way I visualize most of my designs. I will always be inspired by the timeless Palm Beach beauty and lifestyle.

These iconic places will continue to bring so much influence to my interior stylist progression and how I will source for my designs… I love a colorful floral arrangement, abstract ART pieces, vintage vases, beaded chandeliers, Turkish rugs and an eclectic mix of textiles and fabrics. I encourage you to stay tuned so that I can share with you some beautiful characteristics of what makes my inspiration to create and visualize a reality. This space and the content that I am so excited to share with you will cover so many different dimensions of style.

You can expect me in the coming weeks to share with you design trends, front porch styling, curb appeal, decorating tips on gallery walls, coffee tables, bar carts and more! I also will be sharing some of my favorite shops, brands and artists.

So thank you for stopping by, and I look forward to chatting in the future.

Welcome to Marika Carole Style & Design

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