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I am Ana Maria a wife, mother, furniture and interior designer sharing design trends, tips & tricks. Follow me to learn more about this creative designer world. Be inspired!

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Jan. 20, 2022

New Years Resolutions 2022

Ideas on setting your New Years 2022 Resolutions and Goals!

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Sept. 28, 2021

Pampas Grass Design Trend

Dead flowers have a bad reputation indoors and outdoors. But it's silly and expensive to get a new bunch every day. Thanks to a new flower trend, there's a flawless way of adding plants to decor with minimal effort. With …

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Aug. 12, 2021

The Purpose Of Color in Life & Home

The year 2021 has dawned with a sense of hope and adventure. While many found comfort at home in the past year, they are ready to move forward with our collective "new normal.” Introducing new colors into your space is …

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Aug. 5, 2021

The Art Of Design Host Introduction

Introduction to the Pod Cast of the Art of Design and our Designer Host Ana Maria

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About the Host

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Ana Maria Martinez-Stumpo

Wife, Mother, Artist, Furniture & Interior Designer

Meet Ana Maria
FOUNDER + DESIGNER + MANUFACTURER

EARLY INSPIRATION

Ana Maria was born into the business of high-end custom design. Growing up with a father in the business, she recalls being influenced by spectacular interiors and furniture design for as long as she can remember. As a child, she would spend time assisting her father in his furniture manufacturing company Pacific Hospitality Design, Inc. Taken along on installations in high-end hotels such as the Bellagio, her appreciation for craftsmanship and design developed. Their cherished after-school activities evolved into a lifelong passion for luxurious furniture design as well as a love of interior design for commercial and residential clients.

In her late teens, Ana Maria became co-owner in her father’s company, PHD Design. The L.A. based firm has over 40 years of expertise designing & manufacturing furniture for the hospitality industry & private label lines as well as their high end residential interior work.

A star is born

A successful appearance on well-known CNBC show The Profit inspired Ana Maria to launch her own firm to focus on designing high-end custom interiors and her own innovative furniture & decor line. Influence from her Mexican heritage can be seen in her work.

Celebrating her cultural upbringing, influences of her Mexican heritage can be seen everywhere in her work. As her interior design clients know, Ana Maria knows exactly when and how to push the envelope. Her style is luxurious with a love of color, pattern and unexpected… Read More