"Everyone reading this should know how uncanny and psychic Maria's design talents are. She brings so much emotional depth to her aesthetic eye. I think Maria sees the better self we can't always get to but are reaching for." -FG

"I love that you have such a consistent aesthetic across your different mediums." -LM

“Maria is wonderful to work with. She has a way of seeing things and a gift in helping you see her vision. She has incredible attention to detail, really cares and really invests to make sure that everything is perfect.” -PB

I have always been intrigued by the idea of home—what it means to us, how we create it and how we find more peace and ease within it. I’ve been able to explore some of these ideas in a very hands-on way through personal renovations and design work I’ve done for friends and clients.

I’ve also always enjoyed sketching, work I’ve often returned to and feels like a coming home of sorts to me. And words, I have always loved words—both in my native Spanish and in English, the language of my adoptive home for over 30 years now.

But the most significant role I’ve played by far has been that of being mom to our beautiful little boy—who is no longer little these days! Traditional school did not work for him so we eventually found our way back home, where we spent our days being, growing, pursuing our interests and learning together.

I put this website together as a way to remember some of the things I explored, as time allowed, over that time. Thank you for stopping by.

If you’d like to get in touch, you can write to vintagesimple[at]gmail.com.

“Just wanted to thank you for all your help over the years. I love my home so much because of your thoughtfulness, your kindness and your incredible talent. Thank you.” -CP