Nicole Gibbons
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Nicole Gibbons | |
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 Gibbons in 2013 | |
| Born | August 10, 1981 |
| Education | Northwestern University (BS) |
| Occupations | Interior designer, blogger, TV personality |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | www.nicolegibbons.com |
Nicole Gibbons (born August 10, 1981) is an American interior designer, television personality, and design blogger. She is best known as the founder of the decorating and lifestyle blog So Haute, and for her frequent television appearances. She currently appears as a design expert on Home Made Simple, a home improvement reality show on the Oprah Winfrey Network. She is also the founder of Nicole Gibbons Studio, LLC, which specializes in high-end residential and commercial interior design. She splits her time between New York and Los Angeles, California.
Gibbons describes her design aesthetic as "classic sophistication with a fresh, modern edge".[1]
Gibbons was born in Detroit, Michigan, to William and Sondra Gibbons. She was raised in Southfield, Michigan, and attended nearby Mercy High School. Her mother worked as an interior designer, and her father was an entrepreneur. Gibbons credits her parents' influence as the foundation for her current success.[2]
Gibbons attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Studies in 2003. She initially pursued a career in public relations and served for several years as the director of PR and events for Victoria's Secret.[3]