EP 179: CREATING BEAUTIFUL SPACES AND A THRIVING BUSINESS WITH MARY AND JESSICA OF LILY & MARIGOLD HOME AND DESIGN

Mary Bligh and Jessica Giancotti are lifelong friends and passionate designers with over 20 years of combined experience. They founded Lily & Marigold Home + Design on a shared belief: women can thrive in their careers, embrace motherhood, and create beautiful, functional spaces that truly feel like home.

At Lily & Marigold, Mary and Jessica believe a beautiful home should be accessible to everyone. Their first brick-and-mortar store is located in Eastdale Village in Poughkeepsie, NY, where they offer a curated selection of home décor accessories. From candles, pillows, and throws to kitchen essentials and lighting, their unique products are designed to transform your home into a place for gathering, celebrating, resting, and recharging—all without breaking the bank.

In addition to retail offerings, Mary and Jessica provide comprehensive interior design services for both residential and commercial spaces. They see design as a collaborative journey and work closely with each client to create spaces that are both distinctive and meaningful. As people’s needs at home continue to evolve, they design with these shifts in mind, ensuring that each space is as adaptable as it is stunning.

Here, Mary and Jessica share how their friendship and career experiences ultimately led them to start Lily & Marigold. They share how the business has expanded since they started and how they incorporate storytelling into their displays. Mary and Jessica also talk about how they developed their store layout, how they manage their busy schedules and find balance, and how they’re approaching the upcoming holiday season.

This week’s episode is sponsored by Fine Lines, a west coast wholesale rep agency with showrooms in Las Vegas and Seattle representing over 50 fabulous gifts, fashion + home lines.

What’s Inside:

• How Mary and Jessica started Lily & Marigold
• How Lily & Marigold has evolved over the years
• Mary and Jessica’s approach to the upcoming holiday season
  

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