At Marla Henderson Design, we strive to: Work with and support artisans and craftspeople - continuing the old traditions as well as helping to bring back those which are threatened with extinction. We believe cultural preservation is important and that it is essential that people keep making things with their hands. Use environmentally friendly products as often as possible. Serve the pleasures of the spirit by feeding all the senses through our designs. Create a personal nest for our clients. One that inspires and comforts; one that helps people use their homes to express themselves. Work with quality materials. This does not exclude humble or unconventional materials. Work against our ever-increasing "cookie cutter" civilization by creating unique and individual spaces. Respect the flow between the inside and the outside. Create understated luxury rather than ostentatious displays. Carve out a new niche - that of the naturalist designer - a nature-based aesthetic paradigm which will restore a measure of sanity to the art of living. Affect mood with our spaces. Involve our clients in the process of creating their homes, and by doing so, helping them to reach their personal goals and feel more attached and grounded in their living spaces. Use original art as often as possible.