About me
I'm Erika, a simple person like my name suggests, the founder of the Artefacto Interior Design Solution business, which is what I know best. I am the oldest of four siblings and only girl. Growing up, my mother would buy HOMCO, which in the 1990s was home-interior from a catalog; my mom would let me unbox and decorate our walls as I wanted. As a teenager I enjoyed decorating, arranging furniture, and cleaning our house, even though my brothers would not make it fun for me at times. As soon as I was done making the beds they would dive into the beds to undo it. I found joy in welcoming people to our beautiful home, except for my annoying brothers. As a child, I remember going on trips with my brothers to visit relatives and not knowing I was on vacation. This is my gift to the world, my Eureka!
Our business is Artefacto Interiors dba Art.e.fact.o as a freelance interior designer and project coordinator specializing in hospitality and residential design for short-term rentals, vacation homes, and lake homes. Together with my husband Omar Cardenas, who has many years of experience working as an independent contractor. We offer full-interior design services, space planning consultation services, and mood boards for upgrades and remodeling projects.