esteemed reputation as the premiere "designer of choice" not only for Hollywood celebrity clients, but also the family next door. A graduate from Loyola University in Maryland, Sherri has completed a decorator training program with DTI, Decorator's Training Institute. She is a Professional Member of Certified Interior Decorators International and an Associate Member of IDS, Interior Design Society. “Oh how I love my job,” Blum exclaimed. “I love waking up and doing what comes naturally to me- and that’s designing. Nothing makes me happier than playing with fabrics and paint chips all day. They’re like my “big girl” crayons! But the very best part is having the opportunity to share in the greatest joy in life and that’s the preparation for and arrival of a baby. Being a mother is the greatest honor I have experienced in my life and something I don’t take for granted. I enjoy experiencing these precious moments with my expectant clients and guiding them through the preparations.” Sherri opened her first interior design company, Bare Walls Design Co. in 2000, and has since opened Jack and Jill Interiors in 2001, which specializes in the design of children's rooms. She especially enjoys decorating children's spaces because she can interact with the
child to discover his or her unique personality and express that personality through her room design. "My first responsibility is to my clients, listening to their needs and wants," Blum added. "With each design, my goal is to create a beautiful baby’s nursery or child's room that reflects the needs and personal style of the clients, while always remaining sensitive to the clients' budget. From concept to completion of each design project, I focus on meeting the practical needs of my clients, while maintaining stylish, cohesive design with a personalized touch." Because Blum enjoys a challenge, she has never set a minimum, allowing her to try to provide a designer look on almost any budget. While she’s created designs that have cost upwards of $30,000, she has also completed a designer nursery from scratch for under $2,000. “I’m a “handy woman” and love reworking family heirlooms or even thrift store finds. A can of spray paint can do wonders for repurposed light fixtures, frames and furniture!” Blum says while most clients have a general idea of how they might want to arrange a room, she enjoys the ones who come not knowing what they want. “It allows me to really get the creative juices flowing from
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