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Christa O’Leary is the founder and CEO of Home in Harmony Designs, specializing in interiors that enhance both home and well-being. With 25 years in design and a graduate degree in psychology, she teaches designers a new approach through The Designer’s Toolbox™. A best-selling author and design psychology expert, Christa has been featured on CBS, NBC, FOX, and the Hallmark Channel and has spoken at HPMKT, LVMKT, Business of Home, and Designer’s Today. Her work has appeared in Veranda, House Beautiful, ELLE DECOR, Modern Luxury, Luxury Home, and Kohler. Recently, she launched the HiH x Kravet Couture collaboration. Named “One to Watch” by Modern Luxury, Christa blends design, psychology, Feng Shui, and clean living to create nurturing, energizing spaces. Her international bestseller, Home in Harmony, shares her four pillars for designing an inspired life, with insights on toxin-free living, mindfulness, and wellness.

Lisa Davenport has been the driving force, creative director, and inspiration behind LDD Interiors in Middlefield, CT and Naples, FL for over 25 years. With an educational background in graphic design and visual merchandising, Davenport went on to study Interior Design at Paier College of Art. Since then, Lisa has been creating chic, comfortable and polished interiors all the while supporting her “Made in America” mantra and objectives within each project. LDD Interiors is dedicated to creating and supporting The American Dream with goods and products made in the USA.

An industry insider, Lisa will lead her Made in America tour at the upcoming High Point Market this April. She is often called upon for her expertise in Modern Farmhouse, Design NYC, FLOWER, Luxury Pools, Florida Design, and Designers Today magazines. Lisa has also created fun and fabulous tablescapes for splashy charity events and is recently a cover feature for Design + Décor Magazine’s Top 25 Design Firms.

Marie Cloud is the creative force behind Charlotte-based Indigo Pruitt Design Studio, where design meets soul care. Known for her ability to weave storytelling, wellness, and cultural depth into every space, she creates interiors that are both beautiful and restorative. Her work spans luxury residences and show-stopping showhouses, including a wellness retreat in this year’s Kips Bay Palm Beach Show House. A recognized industry leader and one of Benjamin Moore’s and Luxe Interiors + Design’s 2023 Faces of Design, Marie’s work has been featured in Veranda, Architectural Digest, Good Housekeeping, HGTV, and Domino. Through Indigo Pruitt, she continues to craft immersive, transformative spaces that inspire connection, comfort, and beauty.

Paolo Capone is a New York-based interior designer and furniture industry expert specializing in high-end residential and commercial projects. With nearly two decades of experience, he co-owns a luxury furniture and design business, as well as Unlimited Furniture, a successful e-commerce company.

Known for his expertise in sourcing, styling, and curating timeless interiors, Paolo also shares industry insights through engaging content, in-depth product reviews, and his signature “sit tests.” His honest approach has earned him recognition in ASID NY, NJ Home Magazine, and beyond.

Passionate about design innovation and trend forecasting, Paolo continues to collaborate with top brands, shaping the future of sophisticated interiors worldwide.