A native Oregonian, Désirée started working as a Costume and Makeup Designer for Opera and Theater after receiving her degree in Dance in 2008.  Opportunities for work  abroad presented themselves in 2009: France, Germany, Scotland, New Zealand and Italy.

In 2017 Désirée became a Diva Guide with The Antiques Diva and Co.; the world’s largest antiques buying and touring company.  She sources antiques and vintage clothing, guiding clients through the Eternal City’s best-kept secret shopping locations.

Désirée’s work as a Stylist has been deeply influenced by her travels.  All over the world, she seeks out artists and crafts people as a means to understand new cultures. Désirée guides her clients to curate their own personal style, both home and wardrobe, with the purpose of increasing lifestyle efficiency and personal confidence.

Désirée Marie Townley of aims to help clients curate their personal style (both home and wardrobe) with the goal of increasing lifestyle efficiency and personal confidence.   Sustainable consumerism is at the heart of shopping well and she is an expert at navigating alternative sources for unique purchasing.