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Hi friends! YES we really do live in a Chalet cottage an hour outside of Manhattan in Northern New Jersey. It was hand-built by craftsmen in 1924 as a vacation home - the first home on the street.

As a kiddo living in the neighborhood I rode my bike by the Chalet and rang the doorbell on Halloween always feeling a deep sense of affection for its quirkiness - with its red paint and bell-tower chimney - it’s nickname was the Red Schoolhouse.

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I’m a passionate hockey goalie mom - I’ve been known to loose my voice from time to time from all the yelling I do from the stands! I’m obsessed with beauty and a huge fan of art, architecture, history and interiors. I adore all museums but, dearly loves the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

It’s gratifying to support artists and there are several original works in the Chalet as well as tons of thrifted and family pieces.

My hashtag is #saynotoemptywalls and I like to say “The Walls the Limit”.

I have two feeds on Instagram: @chaletmomma and @saynotoemptywalls

I’m a self-confessed book junkie; avid reader and collector of books. Don’t miss the Reads section in the sidebar to find out the latest titles I’m enjoying. I have an article Get Your Read On! originally published in 2019 which I constantly update - adding new favorite titles. I read books and listen to audio books on the following apps: Hoopla, Libby and Chirp.

Ever since my husband gifted me a beautiful bouquet of sunflowers and delphiniums on our first date - fresh flowers have always been a part of our home.

My career began as a Gift-Wrapper at a local department store at age 16 and after studying Secretarial Administration my work has included: Consumer Relations, Marketing, Merchant, Product Design/Development, Sourcing and Styling in and around New York City for the likes of Gap, Units, Limited, Kenneth Cole Productions and a private Import firm where I oversaw a 20+million dollar business for close to 17 years delivering goods to retail and catalog clients.

I am a very organized creative. A lover of spreadsheets to stay on track for clients. Chaletmomma Designs focus is Design and all it encompasses for both your Home and Brand partners.

“I’m a problem solver and GOOD DESIGN is ALWAYS the answer! ”

— MGK

I have a deep love of all things design and dedicate myself to promoting creativity and culture on my website and through my social channels.

I’m not overly fancy I like my jeans to fit, shoes shined and more times than not you’ll find me a long sleeve Breton t-shirt or a turtleneck if it’s chilly.