Pearson has always been drawn to interior design. Though she began her career as an Adidas merchandiser in Atlanta, her love of interiors brought her back to school at Queens University, where she dove into a second career. “I was exposed to so much interior design while living in Atlanta through friends who were working for large firms with [Southern designers] Dan Carithers and Jackye Lanham that it just inspired me to follow my heart,” the Charlotte native says.
That love of interior design, coupled with bringing her clients’ visions to fruition, is what guides the designer on her projects. “I am inspired by my clients and their style,” she explains. “They are a major driver in how the process works and how their home evolves.” Often, Pearson looks to a wallpaper or fabric to ignite her creative engine.
“I love a floral because of all the colors it provides, and then I love to mix more modern fabrics with it, so it doesn’t feel dated or old,” Pearson says. “I am definitely a traditionalist at heart, but I want it to feel fresh and updated.” She achieves this by scouring places such as Sleepy Poet Antique Mall, Cotswold Marketplace, Scott Antique Markets in Atlanta, and even Parisian flea markets for one-of-a-kind vintage pieces and antiques. “I want a room to feel layered,” she says of her aesthetic. “One of my favorite parts of the project is the styling, which results in a lived-in, collected look versus a staged look.”
Shashi Earrings Passion Flower Earrings / $58 / shopshashi.com
Fermoie Gathered Bedwyn Lampshade / $352 / fermoie.com
Carvers Guild Small Wave Moderne Mirror / to the trade / carversguild.com
Samuel & Sons Rouen Tassel Fringe / to the trade / samuelandsons.com
Alexis Walter Stuck on You / $325 / alexiswalter.com
Kenian Bar Harbor Chair / $1,163 / kenian.com