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Original mixed media artwork, custom textile elements, and unique pieces that make your space truly one-of-a-kind.
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Ready-to-go room designs created with STR needs in mind: select your style and space, download your complete design recipe, and start shopping & installing.
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Full-service interior design for homes and short-term rentals with personalized attention and expert guidance throughout your project.
Meet Carly
Artist | Designer | Treasure Hunter
With an artist's eye and a love for found materials, I create original artwork and designs that make spaces feel alive, memorable, and authentic. Whether I'm embellishing a painting with vintage kimono fabric or designing a room that brings your vision to fruition, I believe in making beautiful things that actually work in real life.
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When I'm not in my Richmond studio or painting en plein air around central Virginia, you'll likely find me at thrift stores and flea markets, following my curiosity and collecting materials for the next creation.
My Background
Education & Training
My work combines formal art training with practical design experience and a deep curiosity about what makes spaces feel meaningful. This blend of creative practice and real-world application shapes everything I create.​​
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PhD from University of Chicago with focus on human behavior and decision-making
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Professional artist specializing in mixed media and textiles
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Continuous study in sustainable design practices
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Professional Experience
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Working artist and studio owner
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Adjunct Professor, University of Richmond
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Published author and researcher
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Airbnb Superhost with multiple properties (which informs my approach to hospitality design)
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My Design Philosophy
I believe beautiful things should be accessible and authentic. Every space has the potential to tell a story, and every piece of art carries the energy of its materials and maker. My job is to help you discover spaces that stir feelings and feel truly yours.
Why "Buck Stone"?
Buck Stone represents the intersection of strength and creativity—the solid foundation (stone) that supports bold, even risky design choices (buck). It's about taking creative risks while maintaining practical functionality.
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The name also reflects my personal journey as a designer. Drawing from my surname, Buxton, I wanted to create something that felt both grounded and gender-neutral—a studio identity that could stand on the strength of the work itself rather than preconceptions. Buck Stone embodies the balance I strive for: the reliability and timelessness of stone with the dynamic, forward-moving energy of bucking convention.
