Hi, I’m Colleen Clark - and for as long as I can remember, I have had a passion for design. As a little girl I begged my Mom to let me rearrange the living room almost weekly and volunteered to scrape the Holly Hobby wallpaper off my bedroom walls, if my parents would replace it with the most awesome tiny floral one I found in a bin at the local hardware store. I have fond memories working alongside my Dad, as he taught me how to hang wallpaper at the age of eleven.

In 2007, after working in marketing and political affairs, I followed my heart and launched my decorating business, Colleen Lora Designs. I knew I had found my calling when one of my clients described me as their “Decorating Cheerleader”, explaining that my passion for design was contagious and my tenacity to see their project through to the end was unrelenting. I put my business on hold when I was going through some life changing experiences. 

Like many of you, the last few years had me taking a deep dive into what really brings me joy. While in the midst of major life changes, I set about the task of remodeling an early 90’s ranch that I would call my new home. That project really did pull me through and I learned first hand that design equals hope. It validated my feelings that a beautiful home is healing. 

Once the dust settled, I decided to relaunch my design business with a new name, “Rooms by CC”. My philosophy for my decorating business remains the same — to knock down many of the stereotypes that surround interior design — mostly that it is a luxury only the wealthiest can afford; that interior designers are snooty; and that an interior designer will force their style on your space. I strive to make decorating fun, collaborative and attainable by providing a choice of client-focused design services ranging from a decorating brainstorming, to white glove custom design and installation services.

Also, since we are all embracing technology more since the pandemic, I have added the service of virtual design to reach clients where they are and offer a more affordable option for those willing to do some of the leg work themselves.

Whether my clients are empty nesters trying to downsize, newlyweds learning how to merge their individual design styles, or a single person who wants to reflect their personal design style, all my clients have a universal quality. Like me, a decorating project is about looking forward to the future, and I am honored to help them facilitate that.

Over the years I have been blessed with wonderful clients, many of whom I now call friends, and their limitless trust in me has helped my work to be recognized by my peers through publications, industry awards and various certifications.

If your group is looking for a fun speaker for an event, fundraiser, or meeting, I love to spread the joy of good design and am available for speaking opportunities. My topics are varied and will be geared to your audience.