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a little about m
Maricel brings a world of experience, depth, and sensitivity to her work. She was born in the Philippines, grew up in Hawaii, and has lived in Texas, Chicago, Arizona, and Indiana. She has traveled domestically and internationally to Puerto Rico, Japan, Rome, Florence, Venice, London, and Portugal, allowing the mystery of each place and encounter to activate the soul. With over a decade of study and experience in interior design and architecture, in addition to a lifetime of earned inner wisdom, Maricel's priority is to bring forth peace and soul-fulfillment to each intentional encounter. She’s an intellectually quirky and serious partner in design—and in life. Maricel transcends spaces by showcasing one’s unspoken desires and hidden identity that is of the true self.
Design Heroes: Filippo Brunelleschi, David Jimenez, Bobby McAlpine, Alexandra & Michael Misczynski of Atelier AM Inspired by: Historic and modern architecture, exotic food, kindness, and soulful books Design Philosophy: A presence of wholeness ultimately leads to authentic and emotional interiors Leisure Pursuit: Horseback riding, nature walks, yoga, self-reflecting, reading, journaling, traveling, visiting museums, playing the drums Dying to visit: India, Dubai, Portugal, Greece Would love to: Stargaze nightly in the middle of the desert or near the ocean Other Life Goal: To provide a safe place for children where they are encouraged and supported to express their true authentic selves.
divine INSPIRATION
Maricel understands that an evocative interior is not isolating; it’s inviting to the soul. The creative process often begins with the harvested subconscious desires and needs, becoming the divine inspiration for the space. These are then translated into resonating artful pieces, architectural elements, and furniture, dispersed and organized not by standard, but instinctively. By merging essences, Maricel’s intuitive process yields healing, unreplicated singular designs. It is shaping from the inside out, not outside in, filtering anything that does not belong; it is artistry in its truest form, a sacred act where the outcome exudes an intensity that is returned to the heart of its origin, not as instant gratification, but as presence that perpetually revives the soul.
“I create services for the pleasure of my soul and others. They evolve as I evolve, never wanting to repeat what was learned and experienced, which did not satisfy the soul.”