Ford Boyd Bailey

Ford received her BA degree in Interior Design from the University of Georgia and came back to Columbia and spent several years working in design related fields. In 1983, she left for London to study Decorative and Fine Arts at Sotheby’s. In 1984, she married and returned to Columbia and opened her interior design business, Ford Boyd Interiors. Realizing that Columbia needed a fine interiors shop, she created Verve in 1993, which is a shop that reflects her penchant for great style and timeless interiors.

Ford tends to rely more on neutral textures than patterns for the interiors she creates, which, to her, tend to have more staying power. She feels that people, art and objects create the colors for a space, but she considers that color can be a neutral if used correctly. She likes pulling accent colors in through art, pillows, and accessories, which when used with a neutral background, have the flexibility to be moved around. She has a natural eye for space planning and proportions and works easily with architectural plans. Ford retains design clients who she has worked with for over 25 years because she designs and decorates in a clean, buildable style. Ford draws her inspiration from her southern heritage, her travels, and her clients. Ford attributes her success, not only to her design talent and her honest work ethic, but also to being surrounded by a talented and dedicated staff. Ford’s work has been featured in publications, both local and national, including Columbia Metropolitan, Columbia Living, Southern Accents, Charleston Style and Design, Better Homes and Gardens, Décor, Decorating, Tuscan Style, and Beautiful Southern Homes. Her own home was featured in a coffee table book, Trade Secrets.

Christy Edens

Christy is a graduate of The University of South Carolina with a BA degree in Art Studio. Christy's love of art and design led her to Verve in 1990. After working under the careful eye of Ford Bailey, Christy has since developed a client base throughout the Southeast. She starts each job with a thorough review of the space and her design aesthetic brings a thoughtful approach to each client's home. She prefers a timeless interior with a classic mix of old and new. Christy's main goal is for every client to love their home and everything in it.

Christy's design scope ranges from a simple room design to new construction. She has a passion for lighting and architecture and believes these are integral parts of making a home unique. Christy's work has been featured in numerous local magazines. She currently resides in Columbia, South Carolina with her two sons and labradoodle.

Cami Hutchinson

Cami graduated with a BFA in Interior Design from Converse College and has worked in the design industry for twenty years. While staying abreast of design trends and colors, Cami directs her clients towards timeless design in architecture and décor.

Whether building a new home or renovating, Cami enjoys being a part of the drawing phase of a project so that she can assist with the overall space planning. Upon meeting new clients, Cami gets to know her client's in order to better understand their vision. She then guides clients with lighting selection, paint colors, furniture selection and placement. Her goal is to create a beautiful home that functions perfectly with the client's way of life.

Cami finds inspiration from her travels and quiet reflection while walking her dogs on the beach. Also, passionate about oil painting, she enjoys painting impressionistic marsh scenes reminiscent of the low country of South Carolina. Cami lives in Forest Acres with her husband, Manly, ten year old son, and two dogs.

Margo Orlandini

Margo has been an interior designer for over 25 years. She received her BFA in Interior Design from Converse College and is NCIDQ Certified. Originally from Spartanburg, Margo has been practicing design in the Columbia area for most of her career.

Margo's experience is creating spaces that are functional as well as beautiful in both commercial and residential design. Her ability to listen to her clients ensures that the space she is designing reflects their individual needs, desires and personalities. Margo is married and has two children. Her love for family, friends, and design is apparent when you talk and work with her. She enjoys travelling, spending time with family and friends, and long walks with her maltipoo.

Mary Bond Quinn

Mary Bond Quinn was born with design in her blood. Daughter of Verve’s owner, Ford Bailey, she spent many summers working alongside Ford and the other designers at Verve. Armed with a BA in Interior Design from the University of Alabama, Mary Bond graduated in 2014 and moved to New York City. While there, she worked with two designers, Richard Keith Langham, and Elizabeth Bauer. From Langham, she gained an appreciation for high-end traditional design while working alongside him on interiors in London, New Orleans, Pennsylvania, and New York. From Bauer, she gained an appreciation for project management and custom design, as she worked alongside her on projects in Pennsylvania, New York City, and Florida.

At the start of the pandemic, Mary Bond moved back to Columbia and began her career as a designer at Verve in the summer of 2020.

Mary Bond has completed various projects ranging from residential homes to commercial spaces. Her portfolio showcases a wide range of styles, from traditional to contemporary, demonstrating her ability to adapt to diverse client preferences and project requirements. By actively listening to clients and understanding their aspirations, Mary Bond builds strong relationships based on trust and communication, resulting in spaces that exceed expectations.

STEPHANIE ABERNETHY

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