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MEET OUR TEAM

CATHY MAREADY
Founder, Design Director
Cathy has been practicing interior design since 1990 and is an Allied ASID member. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Chaminade University in Honolulu and graduated magna cum laude. After traveling the globe in her younger days, Cathy began an import business where she designed her own furniture and accessory line.
Upon settling back into her home state of North Carolina, she opted for a more personal level of design where she could apply her creations to specific environments. Through Elephant Ears, her successful interior design business, a diverse client base has allowed Cathy to work on multi-level and multi-million dollar commercial and residential projects in both domestic and international arenas.
Cathy also holds a commercial pilot license and loves animals. So, Pegasus would be her perfect ride.

MEGAN SMITH
Lead Interior Designer
Megan grew up watching her grandmother design some of the finest southern homes in North Carolina. She followed her around from home to home and took her worldly advice on to college to study interior design. Megan has an Interior Design degree that has led her into the creative world of commercial and residential projects that range in scope from clubhouses to 10,000 square-foot residences. And her talents don’t stop there. She is gifted in all styles, from traditional to contemporary to transitional.
Her subtle blend of these styles in one project make a unique look that is all her own.
In her free time, Megan enjoys spending time with family and friends anywhere near the water. She also loves to travel.

JENNIFER WILLIAMS
Interior Designer
Jennifer grew up naturally infatuated with visual design. She found herself rearranging her bedroom furniture regularly, admiring different fabrics, patterns, and colors, and feeling innately drawn to interior design. She earned her bachelors degree from the University of South Carolina in commercial design. Soon after, she moved to Wilmington, NC and worked in commercial design for 7 years. Jennifer describes her style as, “fresh & clean.” Within her designs, she enjoys bringing the outdoors in, using natural and organic materials, and planning a space solely around the happiness of her client. She loves the age old, “pop of color,” saying that never fails in any space.
Jennifer has 3 beautiful daughters all with blonde hair despite her dark hair. They are helpful in keeping Jennifer up to speed on trends and styles. She values maintaining a healthy lifestyle and does so by eating a plant based diet and exercising regularly.

CAROLINE TAFFER
Intern, Junior Designer
Caroline is currently attending college and completing her degree in Interior Design. Her love for design originated from growing up watching her grandmother designing historic homes in Williamsburg, Virginia. Caroline moved to Wilmington when she was a child and loves living on the coast.
When it comes to design, Caroline believes that it is important that the space reflects functionality, lifestyle and personality. This can be accomplished by timeless designs that are delicate to the homes style and environment. Caroline never passes up an opportunity to spend time with family and friends in her free time.

STEPHANIE WELLS
Bookkeeper
No matter the size, all successful businesses need a numbers person. As a native Wilmingtonian, Stephanie has seen the town grow up around her. She recalls days of helping her father construct dream houses on the beaches of Wrightsville and Figure Eight Island.
However, with math as her favorite subject, she was naturally drawn to the business field. Intrigued by interior design, she has enjoyed seeing projects unfold from start to finish.
Stephanie graduated from Cape Fear Community college in May 2019 and will begin at UNCW in Fall 2019 with a primary focus on Accounting & Business Analytics.
When not in class or working, Stephanie enjoys the outdoors in any capacity- from camping in the mountains to standup paddle boarding along the beach.
OUR DESIGN SERVICES INCLUDE:

Space Planning
AUTO CAD Drawings
3D Renderings
Furnishings Presentation
Procurement
Final Installation
Follow Up
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