Eileen Thornton Caris has her roots in the great State of New Jersey being raised in Jersey City while spending many summers at the wonderful Jersey Shore. Eileen attended Jersey City State College (now New Jersey City University) for her undergraduate and graduate work. In June of 1980, Eileen moved to Los Angeles and began teaching in Alhambra City Schools and supporting the teachers union.
In 1990, Eileen returned to school to pursue certification in Interior Design and Decoration. Since 1993, Eileen has been the owner and principal of E.T.C. Designs, an LA-based interior design firm specializing primarily in high end residential design and select commercial design projects. While Eileen is semi-retired, she continues to work with former clients and select new clients.
Eileen and Gary enjoyed a weekend home in Santa Barbara for 17 years where their girls learned to swim, boogie board, fly kites, and ride bikes. Thinking they would settle in SB upon retirement, they were happy to discover the Santa Ynez Valley and after a ten month search found a home in Janin Acres in 2017. It seemed fitting that after living for nearly one year in Copenhagen years ago, Eileen would settle in Solvang.
Welcome to the Club, Eileen!