Welcome
With a background in mental health and a passion for helping others, I bring a thoughtful approach to design at The Stone and The Sea. I draw on my experience to create spaces that offer peace, comfort, and a sense of renewal—homes where you can truly recharge, unwind, and step into each day with ease.
My Story
I'm Athena, and creating beautiful, meaningful spaces has been a part of me for as long as I can remember. As a child, I cared less about the dolls and more about arranging their little homes, dreaming up cozy corners and magical rooms.
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Life first led me into the world of mental health, but in the quiet moments, my heart was always drawn back to design. My husband’s military career carried us from place to place, and with every move came the gift of a fresh canvas. Each house—no matter how temporary—became an opportunity to reimagine, to create warmth, and to tell a new story.
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About seven years ago, we planted roots in New England. Our first home there was a weathered little shanty, but we poured ourselves into it, and through love and hard work, we completely transformed it—eventually selling it for nearly five times what we had paid (see before and after's here). That chapter gave us the chance to find our forever home: a 1970s deck house, brimming with potential but in need of more care than we ever expected.
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Now, we’re slowly breathing new life into it, piece by piece, with the hope of turning it into a contemporary coastal home that reflects our personality. This journey will be one of dreaming, learning, and creating for years to come—and I’m excited to share it with you.
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So come along, ask questions, and if you ever need a little guidance for your own home, I’d love to help.
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Kindly,
Athena
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