by Susan Slater
Making things beautiful!
For sisters Dr. Deborah "Dr. Debbie" Fisher and Carrie Kellner, design is more than a profession. It is a lifelong passion, a family gift, and a way of helping people create spaces they truly love.
The inspiration began with their mother, an interior decorator who passed along a natural talent for making things beautiful.
Today, that gift continues through their interior design business in Dade City, where every item, display, and project reflects their shared vision and commitment to their clients.
"We have a gift in our family for making things beautiful,” says Dr. Debbie. “That came from our mother.”
While many know Dr. Debbie as the chiropractor whose practice is located next door, design has always been part of her life as well.
Over the years, she has designed commercial offices for fellow doctors and chiropractic practices, along with homes for friends and clients throughout the industry.
Carrie Kellner brings more than 30 years of professional interior design experience to the partnership.
A graduate of Broward College with an Interior Design degree, she is also licensed by the State of Florida through NCIDQ certification.
Her career has included everything from commercial interiors and department store design to yacht interiors in Fort Lauderdale.
Together, the sisters combine professional expertise, creativity, and a genuine love for helping people turn their ideas into reality.
Their design process begins with getting to know the client.
Through conversations, inspiration photos, and carefully developed mood boards, they learn about each person’s style, interests, and goals.
"People know what they like," Kellner explains. "They just don’t always know how to achieve it."
Whether a client prefers coastal charm, traditional elegance, vibrant colors, or collected treasures from around the world, the goal is always the same: create a space that reflects who they are.
The sisters work closely with trusted contractors, craftsmen, upholsterers, seamstresses, and artisans to bring each vision to life.
Opened in May 2026, the shop features a carefully curated collection of home décor, antiques, vintage finds, gifts, and accessories. Unlike stores where customers must search through crowded shelves, every piece is thoughtfully selected and intentionally displayed.
At the center of that experience is Sarah Johnston, the store manager and merchandising expert.
With more than two decades of retail and gift shop experience, including years at Hallmark and Treasured Friends, Sarah
[1] Has an exceptional eye for presentation. “Every time I come in, Sarah has done something different,” says Dr. Debbie. “She’s excellent at merchandising and display.”
From beautifully staged vignettes to eye-catching seasonal arrangements, Sarah ensures the store feels welcoming, organized, and inspiring.
The family tradition continues with Dr. Debbie’s daughter, Kayla, a Florida State University student studying law. Although she plans to become an attorney, she shares the family’s love for design and enjoys contributing ideas whenever she comes home.
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For these women, success is measured not only in beautiful rooms but in happy clients. Their recent grand opening was a proud milestone, but their real reward comes from helping others create homes they love.
“We follow our passion,” they say. “We work together, and we work [45] hard for our clients. [46] Making people happy with their spaces is what [48] it’s all about.” ♥
