The Laurel Collective || paige ulmer, creator

I traded my Nashville city roots for the unknown Blue Ridge Mountains over 10 years ago and it's as if I've finally found who I was meant to be all along. I could say that this reality is a dream come true but honestly, this is way better! Getting to dabble in home renovations, wedding planning, interior design and/or buying & selling real estate is an honor to walk with people during the most exciting moments. I’ve created a safe haven in Western North Carolina and love exploring places across the globe!

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I am a highly sensitive introvert and I quickly learned that our surroundings play a huge role in how we feel and can easily be altered through design. I created The Laurel Collective to help achieve this goal in making people feel seen and cared for in any space they find themselves in - an event, wedding, their own home or the place they find respite.

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NAME // The name came from a few different places... An old wives tale believed that the leaves of laurel inspired creativity and were placed under pillows at night. Laurel is believed to bring awareness, prosperity, victory, a sign of resurrection.  It is a native plant of the Appalachian region so I would say all signs led me here.