About Karyl   cont.
Karyl grew up on the desert plateaus of West Texas. After graduating from high school, she briefly showed and trained horses before moving to Mississippi to study art, architecture and antiques. Upon receiving a BFA in graphic design from Mississippi University College for Women, Karyl moved to New York City and attended Parsons School of Design for advanced study in fashion design. Karyl then moved to Jackson, Mississippi, where in 1991 she opened her namesake business – Pierce Paxton Design Studio. There, she created award-winning commercial and residential interiors. Because she was often frustrated in her pursuit of the perfect appointments for her discerning residential clientele, she began producing and hand-painting signature furniture and lighting. Her clients loved them, and so did other discriminating interior designers. Meeting the demand for her custom furniture and lighting quickly became the focus of Pierce Paxton Design Studio.