Laksmi, pronounced "Locks Smee", originates in India from an ancient language, Sanskrit. Laksmi is the Hindu Goddess of luck, fortune and prosperity. When I was small my parents came up with the nickname of Lucky. I am comfortable with being called by either name. Design seems to be in my blood. My mother designed the home I was to be born in while she was pregnant with me. She was meticulous in the planning and came up with ideas that improved the home, but challenged the contractor! Somehow, I've always known I would be an interior designer. I rearranged furniture from third grade, dragging the furniture across the room and surprising my mom when she got home as almost everything had been rearranged. I grew up fast. I describe my life as being lived backwards. I became a teen mom which only encouraged my Type A personality to dig in and be the best I could for myself and my son. I started college at 17. I pushed through my associates degree and happily arrived in the Interior Design program of Pellissippi state. This all took place while I worked two jobs, got married and had my daughter at 22. I sacrificed so much time with my family to focus on my degree which I took seriously. Finally, in 2008 I graduated from ETSU, Magna Cum Laude receiving awards for my hand renderings. Starting my career in the year of the economic crash was extremely difficult. But, as always the universe had a plan for me. I grew immensely from working in tile shops, high end furniture stores, and eventually as a territory rep for a high end rug company. The whole time I freelanced, building my interior design business. My first big design was a full kitchen and addition renovation for my art professor from college. To this day we are friends and they still love the design I created for them. While managing a family, working two jobs, and later being on the road for weeks, I still practiced design. I designed restaurants, banks, numerous home renovations, and a show house. Looking back, it is incredible as to how I managed it all. I am so grateful to have the ability to be fully focused on my own company. All of what I learned has shaped my knowledge, enhancing my abilities. I have always loved East Tennessee and am proud to be here. I am incredibly grateful for the balance I have in my personal and business life. My husband Jordan owns and operates an incredible pottery studio making functional and artistic pottery. We often collaborate on designs. His bespoke cabinet hardware is showcased in the pictures of the green kitchen design. We have a Blue Heeler, Jules, who just reached the 13 years of age. Her knees aren't what they once were, but she still has plenty of energy to chase the ball. My wonderful son who is now 28 is back in Knoxville after years of living out west. He is newly certified in Project Management and is excited to get his career going. My daughter who turned 21 this year is a tremendous woman that is exceptional at art and is considering a career as a jewelery designer. My mother, who I call a walking Google, is here in Knoxville and luckily I get to spend time with her whenever I can. My father passed away nearly four years ago, which has been hard, but the lessons he gifted me stay close to my heart. I have grown as a soul, learning the importance of family, and the power of healing and nurturing our physical and mental health with interior design. We are all deserving of a spaces that support our heath. I am passionate to incorporate Neuroaesthetics into every design. I encourage you to look into it yourself to learn more about the power of healing through our environment. I hope you enjoyed getting to know a bit about me. So often the 'about page' only talks about the surface of who a person is. I believe if you are going to be open with me about your life so I can design for you to the best of my abilities, you should know about me too. If you are ready for a new look in your home or business I'm ready to help you make the most of your investment. I'm looking forward to helping you enhance your life. Many thanks, Laksmi Lucky Lumpkin