“My husband and I, based in Boston, inherited his childhood home in the heart of Paris. It had been long neglected and we needed an English speaking project manager to give it a new life for our family of five. We look back now and laugh at how naive we were - we truly could not have done anything without Sumner! What started as redecorating snowballed into a complete remodel. She is excellent at details, kept us informed throughout the entire process (with both daily communication and photographs) and transformed our apartment beautifully. ”

“ When Sumner and I had our first video call, as I am based in New York, I knew I needed help finding a sofa for my new Parisian pied-à-terre. Several months later, as the project took shape, she had envisioned, sourced, ordered and received over 150 glorious pieces of French furniture and furnishings! She expertly managed a Franco-Egyptian renovation team, guiding them deftly through a number of challenges to deliver an ambitious project on time. Her attention to detail, passion for her work, bilingualism, innate sense of style and knowledge of French culture are all essential assets. She delivered above and beyond my expectations, making a home away from home for me, complete with Parisian charm. In the process, we became friends.

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“As a busy French family expatriated to Los Angeles, we were looking for someone to manage everything on-site to ready our property for a long-term rental. We also wanted a person with a deep understanding of the nuances of French culture to show an Haussmannian property to its best advantage, mixed with a fresh, modern style to appeal to an international clientele. Sumner delivered on all of this and more, completing the project within a very tight timeframe, juggling logistics across multiple time zones with ease. We highly recommend her. ”

“What a fabulous project! It was such a joy to work with Sumner as her mind shifts seamlessly from the big picture to the smallest detail, knowing it all matters. Yes, she has a keen eye for color and texture, with a natural gauge of scale in a room, but what strikes me most is her intrinsic sense of style. She is indeed the Grace Kelly of interior designers in Paris.”

“As an American expatriate family in Paris with young children, we wanted to have our historic Arts & Crafts sofa re-upholstered in an elegant, memorable yet durable fabric. We were also hoping for something with a hint of French history and this gorgeous rich blue brocade proved itself to be the answer. Sumner helped us find the fabric, guided our final selection as well as arranged and managed the talented craftsperson with finesse. We could not be more pleased!”

“Sumner and I have known one another since our early teens and I would not hesitate to recommend her for one moment. Her attention to detail, mastery of color, strategic vision, love of fabrics and strong organizational skills all make her perfectly suited to interior decoration.”

“As an Anglophone expatriate in Paris with limited French language skills, I sought a talented interior decorator with a can-do attitude and sharp eye for design who could support me through all phases of my interior design project. From her flexibility and ability to envision what I was trying to express, to her rich network of craftspeople and deep understanding of how the French system works, Sumner delivered above and beyond, on-budget and adjusted to my schedule. Throughout the project, she made intelligent and thoughtful suggestions, steering me in the direction that would make me happiest. During the renovation phase, she flawlessly managed an ever-evolving matrix of artisans, schedules, hiccups and questions with grace, precision and patience. I truly could not have managed without her.”

“From the moment Sumner and I first discussed my design project, I was struck by her uncanny ability to listen and capture my ideas in an almost read-my-mind inspiration board and spot-on materials selection to create a coherent artistic vision. Her professionalism in adhering to the budget and attention to detail were readily apparent as she worked deftly with the general contractor across multiple time zones. She has truly transformed my rental property into a gracious, light-filled home, thereby adding significant value. I look forward to working with her on another project.”