Beth has a degree in interior design from Arizona State University. She continued her education by taking courses from FIT, NYC and Parsons School of Design, NYC. She has worked in the field of interior design and decoration for nearly 30 years in many different capacities. Over the years she has worked for design firms and studios, done model home designs, store and office visual merchandising, event planning, freelance residential and commercial projects, staging, retail design and everything in between. She has accomplished numerous design projects for her clients in Connecticut and Rhode Island through SCB, where she has been part of the team for 5 years. She has written articles on design for the Hartford Courant and other publications. Beth is passionate about design and continues to find inspiration in color, fashion and travel. She tries to inspire her clients as well, believing that decorating should be easy, personal, creative and fun. She is capable of incorporating any style in a room and creating just the right mood and environment that a client might desire. But, her personal style leans toward casual elegance with a bit of the unexpected thrown in! 
 Her design philosophy is quite simple. She believes that your home is your haven and sanctuary from the outside world. Living beautifully and with style uplifts your spirit. Helping people enjoy their homes is what it’s about. Decorating goes beyond artistic; it adds value to your lifestyle.

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Diana graduated from Miami University, Oxford Ohio with a B.S. in Marketing and has a Certificate in Interior Design from Rhode Island School of Design. After a career in the insurance business, she has worked in residential interior design the last 15 years, having been associated with several small boutique design firms prior to joining Saybrook Country Barn. She has participated in three Show houses for local charities, and has written numerous articles on decorating for several shoreline publications. Her personal design philosophy is to invest in classic basics that will stand the test of time, and can be adapted to individual changes in taste and new trends. She also likes to integrate interesting color and pattern combinations in her projects, as well as mixing different styles, both old and new, for an eclectic look. The best part of being in this business is seeing that end goal come to fruition and helping a customer attain a comfortable home that reflects their own individual taste and lifestyle.

Jaime graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design and holds a BA in Textile Design. Her work spans over 11 years in which she dedicated her efforts with a high-end NYC based design firm. From NYC penthouses to seaside estates up and down the eastern seaboard, Jaime’s work is reflected through her love of textiles and color. "I love to see patterns being used in combination, and color being used wisely.” Whether it’s a huge contrast in scale or a calculated dose of intense color in an otherwise monotone space-you can make your room a totally unique space. Jaime’s work is not defined by one certain look. She has very traditional roots, yet she knows how to put together a variety of looks, from cottage, to country to contemporary. Jaime has a great deal of experience managing projects, overseeing the execution and installation, right down to the last detail. 
"I want my clients here at the Saybrook Country Barn to feel empowered. I take my lead from them. I can put together a hundred scenarios that work, but it’s the homeowner’s job to tune into what speaks to them.
 Start with one thing you love, and you’ll have no trouble building a room that you will enjoy forever.” Jaime’s advice: "Always be true to yourself, don’t give into trends."

Jeanie has been with the Saybrook Country Barn for over twenty years. She has a Degree in Interior Design from Paier College of Art. With her experience and impressive time at the SCB, friends and neighbors with decorating dilemmas approach Jeanie frequently. Each time, she is there to help! To have family and friends feel warm and cozy in her home or theirs is an inspiration to Jeanie. Other sources of inspiration are a formal herb garden, a trip to Nantucket and a walk along the beach. She keeps her customers interested in their projects through her excitement. She also believes that if you are truly excited about a person’s home, they too, feel that excitement. It’s fun to work together and successfully accomplish a feeling of honest to goodness contentment when the customer is delighted with their end results. "It gives me such joy!" Jeanie's design style can be described as simple, yet elegant. She uses the appropriate form and scale with natural materials accented with client’s favorites (antiques, oriental art objects, keepsakes etc). Thinking local and eco-friendly, is another one of Jeanie’s priorities. Today’s social atmosphere also requires an eye on “made in America” as well as green materials. Through the love for my home, I aspire to create similar feelings for my clients, giving them a sense of pride for their home and lifestyle.

Jessica is a CT shoreline native with a BA from Endicott College. Her friendly and outgoing personality makes her fun and easy to work with. I believe in taking the time to get to know clients, because it allows him or her to help create a design uniquely for them. Jessica goes on to say, “I find that many clients are nervous when they begin the design process”. I believe in gaining trust from my clients as it keeps the excitement of the process up, and it also helps clients feel comfortable with sharing their opinions and ideas along the way. Jessica enjoys the challenges and critical thinking each project presents. Her design style is unique and vibrant, while always trying to make each design project tailored to the individual clients vision. My clients inspire me the most. From their lifestyles, to specific pieces in their homes that mean the most to them, every design is inspired through them. I like to think outside of the box and color outside of the lines. When it comes to designing or decorating for a certain style, I like to meet the style, stretching it just a little more than the usual.

Kathleen attended Newbury College located in Brookline Massachusetts, obtaining her Bachelors Degree in Interior Design. She has had the fortunate opportunity to work with local designers both in Boston and Southeastern Connecticut. When attending Newbury she also volunteered with her classmates to design a bedroom for a children's non-profit organization. 
Using her training and experience in the field, Kathleen applies her sophisticated style and outgoing personality to connect with her clients. She believes the connection with her clients is a key element too successful design, “Without honest communication, a design can not be as successful as envisioned by the client or the designer.”
 Kathleen describes her style as transitional with some eclectic twists, she likes to blend old and new into a comfortable collaboration. She feels that each person’s home should be a true reflection of their lifestyle as well as their personality. Kathleen is inspired most by fabrics, fashion and design magazines of beautiful interiors found from far away places.

Laura brings distinctive design skills and ideas to Saybrook Country Barn. She can solve any design problem with her creative thinking. She loves contrasting styles, such as "ease" and "elegance", "cool" and "classic", "funky" and "formal". She believes that striking a perfect balance is the key to designing an interesting and timeless space.
She is inspired by the colors, texture, and sparkle of Nature. With an education in fine art, she has developed a keen eye for color and spatial composition. She feels that one should have the instinct never to say NO to what makes your heart jump, and always be unafraid to take a risk. Laura has devoted her whole professional career to design in its many forms. She is an artist who has had murals and paintings published. She has worked as an interior designer, fashion stylist, window display artist, visual merchandiser, and graphic designer. Interior design has always been her deepest passion. Her favorite aspect of the Country Barn is the people she meets every day.

Lauri comes to SCB with over 15 years of experience. She has been coordinating window treatments and custom bedding for designers along the East Cost as far south as Atlanta, GA including CEO's office on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC. Lauri Has a BA from Geneva College with a Double Major in Management Science and Business Administration. Upon graduation Lauri began working for IBM as a product planner. Her position gave her a wide variety of coordinating projects which would later add to her comfort level when working with her design clients. After the birth of her first child, She left IBM and started making custom window treatments full time, using her fashion and design skills from the past. She started her own window treatment and bedding business in Atlanta, GA in 1995. Lauri and her Husband, along with their three children relocated to the CT shoreline in 1997 where she continued on with her custom window treatment and bedding endeavors. Lauri is inspired by color and the personal interests of each individual client. "I gather as much input as possible from them. It is their space and I want it to reflect them, not me the designer. I have a significant portfolio as well as a vast collection of design room scenario photos to help them determine the direction they would like to go with their project." Lauri's Design Philosphy: Uniqueness for each customer, Lauri never suggests the same application over and over to make her job easier. Each project is "Totally, to the "T", custom for each individual client."

Lisa has 15+ years experience in event planning and decorating. She has studied Business Management at Three Rivers Community College. For the last 8-9 years she has developed a diverse background in floral design, custom window treatments, kitchen & bath design, and whole room interior design. Lisa has worked closely with architects, landscapers and builders in the development of new and existing homes and businesses. She participated in the “2004 Show-House Tour” for dining room design, to benefit the S.E.CT Children’s Museum. Lisa is inspired by color, architectural design elements, a love for the outdoors, and family. She describes her design style as "eclectic cottage with a whimsical feel, bringing the outdoors in." Lisa's decorating philosophy is; "I believe that your home should reflect who you are by incorporating color & accessories that match your personality, as well as furniture for how you live. But leave room for a little creativity and fun!"

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Marcia studied Art History at Boston University and holds a Certificate in Architecture from Harvard University. Upon graduation, she worked alongside two prominent Fairfield County Interior Designers for two years before pursuing a professional career in Advertising and Marketing. Leaving the corporate life to raise a family, she began freelance decorating out of her home, catering to a clientele with high style on a limited budget. “…I love the challenge of creating a functional and aesthetically pleasing look on a low budget; it’s extremely satisfying to provide the everyday person a great design without breaking the bank.” Her innate love for quality design was what brought her to the Saybrook Country Barn. Here she is able to create functional spaces and creative design to reflect her client’s individual needs and tastes.