My name is Mary Skelton and I am the Principal of Elan Cachet. I live in Ladera Ranch, CA, with my husband, daughter, and furry dog friend. One would say I am a true CA girl. I love the beach and can't get enough of it. You will find me there in my free time as well as doing fun things around town with my family and friends. Interior Design has been a passion of mine since I was a little girl. As
early as the age of 7, I remember decorating my parents home; accessorizing it with pillows I made from fabric scraps. Not to mention, always having a very strong opinion of what goes with what. I started my career in Interior Design as a Home Stager. The way I got started is an interesting stroke of luck. My husband and I owned a condo and wanted to sell it. I contacted a Realtor from Keller Williams and had her come out so I could interview her and have her assess my home to determine its value. As she was walking through our home: she kept saying how beautiful it was and kept telling me I really had a knack for design. She then stated, that I should really consider becoming a Home Stager, and that if I was interested, she would love to hire me as her personal Home Stager. I was really excited and a lot nervous. I have never been one to turn down a good challenge and readily took on this new chapter in my life. I loved staging homes and doing it started to spark my interest in other job possibilities that the field of Interior Design could offer me. I soon enrolled in the highly accredited Interior Design Institute in Newport Beach, CA, to broaden my knowledge of the field. Shortly after completing the program, I opened Elan Cachet. Over the past few years, since completing the program at IDI and opening Elan Cachet, I have been Color Consulting for an International Professional House Painting Company and working design jobs on a referral only basis. I have met so many amazing people along the way. I feel so complete when I make my clients space everything they dreamt of. I truly love what I do and am thankful everyday I do it.