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Jo Ann Alston is an award winning interior designer who skillfully combines the use of antique and new furnishings to create elegant timeless interiors. She practices in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Illinois. As of the owner of J. Stephens Interiors, Ms. Alston has 27 years of experience in interior design. Each project is a combination of the client's desire to reflect their own taste and Ms. Alston's expertise in interior design. She is directly involved in each project bringing many strengths including antique and custom furniture, fabric, rugs, art, lighting and accessory selection and procurement through her network of sources in the US and Europe . She skillfully executes beautiful window treatments that have been featured in many local magazines and books. Every project is the result of a studied selection of design elements. Regardless of style, traditional or modern, interiors are always elegant and clean. Ms. Alston is attentive to details, personally overseeing the preparation of detailed specifications and the supervision of each trade to ensure each client a smooth installation and design solution reflective of the designers and customers design intent. Prior to starting her own firm,she worked in Chicago for one of the top 100 design firms in the US. Ms. Alston taught interior design classes at Ray College of Design and Illinois Institute of Art. Further, she served on the Board of Advisors at both universities. Through her extensive travels through Europe and Africa studing architecture, fine arts and antiques Ms. Alston has gained valuable knowledge and expertise that is reflected in the cultural diversity she brings to each project.