Mary Jean Thompson, among other things, curates a personal collection of Chanel couture fashion that is rumored to be the largest of its kind in the United States.
VIRTUOSA With a guiding principle, “the only ceiling is the sky above,” Mary Jean Thompson’s impeccable style in the artform of living has resulted in a Renaissance existence that few have been able to match. The sheer drive in designing excellence in both her career and personal repertoire is a fabled and uncommon path. Thompson’s zeal for creation is apparent on many levels. Blessed with creativity that transcends numerous levels from her mastery of classical piano, personal style, interior design, and diplomacy, she has been a tireless advocate within each passion of her constellation. While a designer by trade, she pioneered and virtually invented the concept of trau- ma-informed design. With a lifetime of over $1 billion in portfolio projects, her work was based “in making healthcare environments accessible, not terrifying.” By creat- ing the original color palette of nurturing and healing colors that would “environmen- tally promote health,” Thompson’s brush would often reflect on defining a soothing nature for hospital interiors. Early on, she had to fight to actualize her design choices. In retirement, she refuses to rest on honors earned over her nine decades. A vibrant fashion-forward social being, she continues to fill her space with music from her Van Cliburn-signed Steinway piano, lecture to promote diplomacy through her post as Honorary Consul of the Principality of Lichtenstein, inspire the community through creativity, and enrich her social circle and city with unstoppable energy.
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