Born in Los Angeles and growing up in Guatemala, Leslie earned her degree in Interior Design from the University of Istmo https://unis.edu.gt/en/facultad-de-arquitectura-y-diseno/. After college, she opened her own brick and mortar design studio in Guatemala City where her successes grew her client base and added projects to her substantial portfolio.
Upon Leslie’s 2010 arrival in Baltimore, she accepted the position as Su Casa’s lead designer. Over the last decade while performing this management role, Leslie’s responsibilities also included designing the stores’ layouts and vignettes, curating upholstered furniture, case-goods and rugs, and the selection of vendors.
Leslie has established her reputation for interior design through her work with her client base throughout the Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and DC areas. Her work can be found in the homes of clients in New York City and as far north as Maine, and extending south to Florida. She specializes in floor plan development, decor setup, space planning, color and finish consulting, furniture design, furniture and material selection, project management, 3D renderings, and home staging. To keep abreast of the latest design trends and offerings, she routinely attends the largest furniture trade shows in the country.