Nicole Arnold Interiors Team

Lara has been working in the design industry since 2011, and loves designing warm, inviting, beautiful spaces for clients. She prides herself on her attention to detail and her client-centered approach to projects. By listening attentively and thinking creatively, she brings the collective vision to life. In addition to her love of design, she also enjoys spending time with her family, the beach, traveling, pilates, Mexican food and the color pink!

Lara is an SMU graduate, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She raised her family in Jacksonville, Florida and has recently relocated back to the Dallas area.

With more than 20 years of experience in the Dallas design market, Cheryl Mabery brings a thoughtful, client-centered approach to interior design. A Baylor University graduate, she is known for curating casually elegant interiors—timeless spaces that feel both refined and deeply personal. Cheryl believes great design should reflect the way her clients truly live, guided by her philosophy: design the life you want to live.

When she’s not creating beautiful interiors, Cheryl enjoys time with friends and family, traveling, great food, reading and taking long walks on sunny days.

Born and raised in North Carolina, Alex has always been drawn to creative pursuits and to the way structure and detail bring a design to life. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Appalachian State University and began her career in commercial design in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her transition into residential design has allowed her to combine a strong technical foundation with her passion for designing curated and intentional spaces. She believes great design should strike a balance between beauty and function, creating spaces that reflect each client’s lifestyle and vision. Outside of the office, Alex finds inspiration in traveling with her husband, discovering local restaurants, adventuring with their two dogs and practicing embroidery.

Born in San Antonio, TX, Lydia enjoys creating spaces that are aesthetically pleasing and unique to the client. Lydia graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and began her career with Holland and Sherry in Dallas. Her end goal in any project is to bring the clients vision to life, achieved by listening to the clients wants and needs. She believes that getting to know the client’s personality and style is an important approach to a design project. She has always been creative and loves to scheme and dream. Lydia finds enjoyment in exploring coffee shops, spending time with her twin sister and has a goal to run a marathon.

Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Margaret has always been drawn to interior design. She graduated from the University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and began her professional career in a corporate environment. Ultimately, her long-standing passion for design led her to transition into the interior design industry.

As a design assistant early in her career, Margaret is passionate about learning every facet of the design process—from concept development to the finishing details that make a space feel like home. She believes great design is both functional and personal and she approaches each project with curiosity, creativity and strong attention to detail.

A former collegiate softball athlete on scholarship, Brooklin developed a deep appreciation for discipline, collaboration and resilience; qualities that continue to shape her professional approach. She is known for her reliability, strong communication skills and ability to anticipate needs before they arise, making her an invaluable support to both clients and team members.