"Everyone reading this should know how uncanny and psychic Maria's design talents are. She brings so much emotional depth to her aesthetic eye. I think Maria sees the better self we can't always get to but are reaching for." -FG

"I love that you have such a consistent aesthetic across your different mediums." -LM

“Maria is wonderful to work with. She has a way of seeing things and a gift in helping you see her vision. She has incredible attention to detail, really cares and really invests to make sure that everything is perfect.” -PB

I have done many things and taken on different roles over the years, but the most meaningful one by far has been that of being mom to a beautiful little human (no longer little these days!). This website serves as a place to document some of the work I did, as time allowed, while our son was growing up.

I have always been intrigued by the idea of home—what it means to us, how we create it and how we find more peace and ease within it. Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to reflect on these ideas through personal projects and other design work I’ve done for friends and clients.

I’ve also always enjoyed sketching, work I often return to. And words, I have always loved words—both in my native Spanish and in English, the language of my adoptive home for nearly 30 years now.

Regardless of my particular area of focus, my work has always entailed a love for details, aiming to convey a quiet sense of balance, calm and beauty.

If you’d like to get in touch, you can write to vintagesimple@gmail.com.

“Just wanted to thank you for all your help over the years. I love my home so much because of your thoughtfulness, your kindness and your incredible talent. Thank you.” -CP