Meet the Designers

Marjorie H. Johnston
Becoming a decorator solved my mid-life crisis some 25 years ago.  I left UAB and my career in nutritional sciences to attend the Southern Institute, earning a degree in Interior Design.  I have specialized in decorating homes, of all descriptions from fancy to plain.  It has been a fun, challenging and rewarding pursuit.  My work has been published in Southern Accents, Birmingham Home & Garden Magazine, and Pinnacle Living .  I have been known to say that every room needs four lamps, something black and something tacky.  In addition to working with my daughter, I have assistants that help with installations and project management.

Wendy Wooden Barze
Upon realizing that a degree in Art History leaves a graduate with a murky career path , I began to collect creative experiences to add to my resume. Over the past 15 years I have decorated, styled, designed, planned and envisioned a variety of projects including event planning for a local law firm, individuals and volunteer organizations.  My work has been published both as freelance assignments for regional magazines and as featured stories.  A related business I have been developing for 10 years is “Beehive,” custom-designed stationery and invitations.  More recently my work has focused on assisting with interior concepts and design workups for Marjorie Johnston & Co.  I enjoy every aspect of the creative process, and offer services from fresh flowers to floor plans.

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