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Jennessa studied industrial psychology in Nashville and has a graphic design and content strategy background. She has also previously served as a design assistant in commercial and residential interior design in Nashville.

After making the big move to New England once they had their first babe, Jennessa decided to pursue what she's passionate about - crafting intentional spaces and inspirational places for loved ones to host and gather. She loves to adopt and embrace, "Wabi-Sabi living:" - the pursuit of intentional living, a concept that motions us to constantly search for the beauty in imperfection - in lifestyle, way of living, and environment.

She has a passion and knack for simple, organized, functional spaces while merging them with organic materials that are long lasting, high quality, and inspiring. As our project manager, she's keeping us both organized and orderly on the social and client front, while she's also completing her Residential Interior Design Certificate. 

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE NATIVE, JENNESSA IS A PASSIONATE CREATIVE WHO DIVES DEEP inTO WHATEVER ENDEAVOR WITH EAGERNESS AND OPTIMISM. 

Meet Jennessa

While living in Boston, Emily worked at the Museum of Fine Arts as an art educator and program manager. She has taught studio art classes to people of all ages and backgrounds and holds a core belief that art is for everyone.

Emily also has a unique perspective on how art can actually affect a person’s wellbeing from her experience teaching art workshops at world-renowned hospitals such as Dana Farber, Boston Children’s Hospital, and MGH. She has seen first-hand how art has the power to calm, inspire, ignite conversation, and tell meaningful stories.

Her aesthetic leans modern, abstract, often colorful and geometric. She loves when art is conceptual and tells a story. Blending these styles to compliment and elevate home interiors is an ongoing obsession. Emily can be found frequenting galleries and museums throughout New England and is thrilled to be bringing unique works of art to The Gallery in Newburyport and into people’s homes.

A passion for contemporary art and designing meaningful interiors has brought Emily to the KSD team. Her education started at an early age as the daughter of an artist and designer, and she has always been immersed in galleries and studios. She went on to study psychology, studio art, and art history in college, graduating with a degree in Art Therapy.

Meet Emily

Kate Daskalakis of KSD Designs is a resident of Plum Island, Newburyport’s hidden gem. Kate has a quiet confidence that is desirable when handing over trust for home renovation or redesign. Her style is natural, organic, and is inspired by art, travel, and family history. She believes that your home should tell your story while providing comfort and functionality.  

She loves blending old with new and has a knack for antique sourcing. Kate’s hope is that each client feels confident in their own personal design style, and she truly enjoys helping the, to create a space that is true to them. Kate’s approach is collaborative, meeting clients where they feel best in their design process.

Kate’s design experience is vast, having worked with clients all over New England as well with other design professionals to bring an ease to home renovations. Her process is wholistic from the beginning stages of collaborating with architectures and builders to the very last detail of textile selection and artwork placement. 

Meet Kate

With an approachable style, Kate has the unique ability to read her clients, understand their vision, and see the finished product even before beginning a project.