ABOUT THE STUDIO

Experts in Thinking Outside the Box

Our studio is a powerhouse of diverse talents, blending dynamic design with operational precision. We're not just interior designers-we're experts at creative problem solving. From concept to design and procurement to installation, we draw upon our varied expertise to tackle every challenge head-on and deliver projects that are both visually stunning and seamlessly executed.

Our Leadership Team

Lisa Jones, NCIDQ

Principal & Owner

ABOUT LISA

LISA JONES

Unofficial Title:
"Chief Everything Officer"

Educated By:
University of South Florida; International Academy of Design

What creative superpower makes you TSD's secret weapon?
"Efficiency Alchemy": I thrive on turning complexity into clarity. By creating systems and refining processes, I make everything flow effortlessly so our team can deliver standout designs faster, smarter and with ease.

Celebrity Doppelganger:
Courtney Henggeler (aka Danny Larusso's wife on Cobra Kai)

Favorite Place on Earth:
Manhattan. Or 33,000 ft above earth with a good book.

What fuels your inspiration and creativity beyond the office?
When I'm not working you can usually find me painting in my basement studio, working out, or reading a book. And of course travel is the ultimate creative inspiration and i do it as frequently as I can!

Walk Up Song:
Don't Stop Me Now by Queen

Paul Jones

Partner & Operations Director

ABOUT PAUL

PAUL JONES

Unofficial Title:
Hanger of Things that Attach to Walls

Educated By:
University of South Florida

What creative superpower makes you TSD's secret weapon?
No Fear of Heights = I will hang anything at any height!!

Celebrity Doppelganger:
James Caan, preferably Sonny Corleone before he got filled with bullets.

What fuels your inspiration and creativity beyond the office?
Traveling & Adventures

Favorite Place on Earth:
Anywhere that a television allows me to watch the Detroit Lions win a football game.

Walk Up Song:
Damnit by Blink 182

Emily Behrman

Design Manager

ABOUT EMILY

EMILY MCREYNOLDS

Unofficial Title:
Keeper of the Calm

Educated By:
University of Alabama

What creative superpower makes you TSD's secret weapon?
I thrive on the details others might miss, ensuring every element is flawless. No matter the challenge, I stay calm, focused, and ready to turn chaos into seamless design.

Celebrity Doppelganger:
My personality doppelgänger is 100% Monica Geller from Friends.

What fuels your inspiration and creativity beyond the office?
Travelling and experiencing new things!

Favorite Place on Earth:
Bryant Denny stadium on a Saturday.

Walk Up Song:
Mr. Brightside, by The Killers

Nancy Tayman

Director of Procurement

ABOUT NANCY

NANCY TAYMAN

Unofficial Title:

The money lady

Educated by:

State College of Florida; University of South Florida

What creative superpower makes you TSD's secret weapon?

Unstoppable organization skills! I'm like a human radar for details-nothing gets missed on my watch.

What fuels your inspiration and creativity beyond the office?

Travel; reading historical and autobiographical books

Celebrity Doppelganger

Martha Stewart

Favorite place on earth:

Wrapped in a blanket enjoying a glass of wine in front of a roaring fireplace in a cabin nestled in the North Georgia mountains surveying the colorful autumn foliage.

Walk-up song:

Get On Your Feet by Gloria Estefan

Lee Smith

Operations Coordinator

ABOUT LEE

LEE SMITH

Unofficial Title:
Critic of Credenzas

Educated By:
The Atlanta Institute of Music

What creative superpower makes you TSD's secret weapon?
My ability to crack a joke. There's always time for a joke.

Celebrity Doppelganger:
A young David Gilmour

What fuels your inspiration and creativity beyond the office?
I enjoy going to see live music. A good dinner followed by a concert is my favorite evening.

Favorite Place on Earth:
Yosemite Valley

Walk Up Song:
Swollen and Halo, Baroness

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