Lauren Cloud

I grew up in Plano, Texas, but I’ve called Austin home since 1998. I’ve been in the interior design industry for over 15 years, but it was years of DIY projects with my dad—laying tile, rewiring outlets, even welding—that first...

I’m an Army brat, so I grew up all over—Germany, England, and Australia were some of my favorite places. I always wanted to be an architect and earned my BS in Architecture from UT Arlington. I’ve since found my niche...

I’m from El Paso, TX, and the youngest of two. My brother is quite a bit older, so I’ve had a nephew in my life since I was a kid—he’s already starting high school now. I’ve been married to my...

I was born in Irving, TX, and later moved to Stephenville, TX where I grew up. From an early age, I knew I wanted to do something creative. At six years old, I was torn between two dream jobs: architect...

I spent most of my childhood in Wichita, KS, after my family moved there from Guadalajara when I was 7. Growing up, I wanted to be a chef—I’d invite friends and family to my “restaurant” and create little experiences for...

Growing up in Houston, I was inspired by the spaceships and always wanted to find a fulfilling career that let me reach for the stars. From a young age, I had a creative drive and used to love drawing my...

I was born on the naval base in Portsmouth, Virginia. My dad was in the Navy, so we moved around quite a bit when I was young. I've called Texas home since 1988 and Houston since 2000. Married for 28...