Cary Ann Parrotte calls herself a child of the world because she has spent most of her life traveling…first as the daughter of a military office and then as the wife of one. Constant change of scene was the norm. She loved change and got excited the minute she knew another move was imminent. This influence has led to Cary's interest in culture and her lifelong enthusiasm as a student of Art and Art History. Her professional life was directed toward sales, first as designer of wardrobes for socially prominent women, when a local businessman mentored her. An early member of the MBA program at Macy's led to the expansion of her outlook, finding what people needed both for their homes and their closets. Following a lifelong dream, Cary owned and operated, with her husband, The Duck Stamp Art Gallery in the Pavilions and then Lyons Village. All of this experience has culminated in Cary taking a position with Design Galleria by Valentine as an Interior Designer.

Imaginative and innovative, Cary loves creating an original interior drawn from the minds and personalities of her clients.

"I'm never the same designer," she laughingly admits, "I re-invent myself to become the translation of each clients personal vision."

Trained in subliminal imagery, Cary's approach creates a fresh source of inspiration with every new client. "People are wonderful," she exclaims, "and I love what I can do for each one!"

Professional Certification and Awards:
• Award recognizing Outstanding Customer Service – Macy's by Appointment – 1990
• Duck Stamp Art Gallery – Dealer of the Year, Regional Dealer Award – 1995

Community Service
• Support of the Folsom Zoo's annual auction and silent auction with donations of framed art and art items from The Duck Stamp Art Gallery during their annual "Growl, Howl & Wine" charity event.
• Support and participation in a benefit to fund training and evaluating of therapy teams for the University of Utah Hospital's Primary Children's Research Center and Health South Reha.bl Designed a one-of-a-kind "Dog" rocking chair that was auctioned off to support Therapy Dogs efforts in Salt Lake City, November 2002.
• Support and participation in a fundraising gala to benefit the Reading Education Assistance Dog Program (R.E.A.D.) held by Intermountain Therapy Animals, SLC, UT. Designed and coordinated table centerpieces for forty tables. Contributed two custom designed and crafted "dog bowls" for the silent auction - September 2003.

Room settings and other photographs were chosen by Cary Ann to reflect her tastes in interior design and furnishings and are not samples of her work. As photographs of Cary Ann's work become available, they will be added to her designer bio.