Shirley Rothero - Creative Artist Director, Graphic Designer, Social Media Manager
Hi, I’d like to introduce the team.
I’m Shirley, the “S” in M + S Designs: Bespoke Lifestyle Décor “Your Ideas ~ Our Creations ~ 💯 Handmade”. I have been creating ever since I can remember and this has helped me to become the successful entrepreneurial designer, I am today.
I have been fortunate to travel the world and have lived in many towns, here and abroad.
I have a son of 24 and a daughter of 19, both whom have flown the coop.
I’m living in Gansbaai with my new partner, Mark (yes, he’s the “M” in M + S Designs), and actually we were high school sweethearts.
If I’m not creating something, I’m dreaming of creating something and love collaborating with clients. Pop into the Studio, we'd love to meet with you.
Mark Collings - Owner, Workshop Manager, Woodwork Designer, Installer
Mark, is the “M” in M + S Designs and my life partner.
He loves working with his hands designing and creating new concepts. Mark designed and built laboratories, specialised filtration systems, sterile enclosures (yep the ones you see in the movies where they work with dangerous bugs), The Art of Creativity Studio, and many other projects.
He likes helping people wherever he can and is very involved in the community.
Mark has a son of 27 and a daughter of 16. She lives with us in Gansbaai, the home of the Marine Big 5.
Mark is your go to guy, dependable and reliable. What you see is what you get.
JC Vermeuelen - Assistant, What doesn't he do ;-)
And last, but certainly not the least, is JC, the newest member of our team.
We hired JC initially as a casual, however, he has proved himself invaluable, that now he works for us everyday.
He is the perfect fit for our team. He works seamlessly between @theartofcreativitystudio and @m_and_s_designs and is a keen learner and willing assistant to both Mark and myself.
JC has recently become a Dad to a gorgeous baby boy and even the late nights don’t detour him from completing a task.
