Maya Shumar
When you’ve collected so many inspiration images that you don’t know what to do next, Event Designer Maya Shumar is exactly who you want to talk to. She’s like an event design fortune-teller, only without the turban. If you share with her your favorite flower, name your venue and tell her all about your fiancé’s proclivity for Civil War reenactment she will suddenly and magically have a complete vision of your ideal event environment right down to the perfect salt and pepper shakers. If you have too much inspiration, she knows exactly how to focus your ideas, and if you’re totally lost, she knows precisely which questions to ask to help you find your way. We know that we can always rely on her for designs that are fresh, unique and perfectly befitting the occasion. In addition to the possibly supernatural talents she brings to the table, Maya also comes with an assortment of other cool skills. With a background in fine arts and design she knows about everything from color theory to faux finishing to sculpting a life-like bust of your aunt Emma out of modeling clay.