What makes a room sparkle? 

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What makes a house a home?

 

Sometimes it is a single piece of furniture, a family treasure, a rug, mirror, art, or wall sconce. It is a vision that combines new and old, stylish and primitive, the right fabric or pattern, the warm patina of wood with touches of brass, silver or gold.

 

The secret is making families happy and guests delighted to return. It is about comfort, value, edited style, and the story of you.

 

Mary Falls’s decades of learning and traveling have enabled her to create warm homes for family and friends in the city and country. With a particular love of old homes, she has tackled several homes on the National Register of Historic Places with vision and elbow grease. Mary enjoys weaving family heirlooms as well as antique and vintage finds into everyday life. She celebrates "saving" beautifully made antique and vintage decor -- decor that isn't mass produced and is ecologically thoughtful.

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Schooled as an attorney but a lifelong student of beauty, Mary was born in Buffalo, New York, ventured south to Vanderbilt University for her degrees, and studied in London and Rome. She has visited 85 nations, searching each to share the best with you. 

 

A proud mother of three young adults, Mary can make your home elegant without being fussy. She combines comfort and inspiration without any hint of pretension. Good design fits your life and uplifts you. It’s not showy, but quiet, friendly, and deep, making people both curious and content. Good design is the start of a good life.