Owner and principal designer of CeTerra Accents & Interiors has spent the tenure of her career working in many facets of the design industry including small and large-scale residential and commercial projects. While Katherine’s experience encompasses many design styles, she exhibits a specialty in an organic, contemporary southwest aesthetic.
Katherine, a native of Arizona, was born and raised in Flagstaff. During her adolescence, she spent her time hiking and biking in the beautiful mountainous surroundings as well as many weekends at Lake Powell with her family.
Katherine is a graduate of Northern Arizona University where she obtained her Bachelors of Art in Art History and Bachelors of Science in Interior Design with a minor in French. While at NAU, she served as president of the Beta Omega Chapter of Gamma Phi Beta International Sorority and participated in multiple campus organizations. To expand her knowledge in French studies, Katherine attended Institute de Touraine, in Tour, France, Laval University, in Quebec, Canada, and University of Lyon, in Lyon, France. Her final year at NAU included a summer in China where she studied culture and art history at Nanjing, Qufu, and Xi’an Universities.
She is also a graduate of Arizona State University where she completed her Masters of Science in Design with a Certificate in Museum Studies. During her time at ASU, she interned at the Phoenix Art Museum, and published her master’s thesis, Riordan Mansion: An Arts and Crafts Duplex, 2010. As a result of her passion for higher education, Katherine regularly instructs design classes at local colleges.
Katherine is a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), is NCIDQ certified (No. 28198), and active among many local and regional professional and academic interior design networks. Her award winning work has been featured in Phoenix Home and Garden Magazine, Luxe Magazine and Interior’s Scottsdale.
In addition to her work in Arizona, Katherine has traveled extensively throughout Africa, Asia, Western Europe, and the United Kingdom, which is evident in her ability to reference and incorporate multiple design elements into her vision. In her spare time, Katherine enjoys traveling, museums, cycling, reading, and spending time with her husband, Aaron, son, Weslee, her daughter Emilee, and miniature dachshunds, Lola and Ollie.
Michele Puchi
Showroom Manager, Product Curator, & Visual Stylist
Originally from the Chicago area, Michele moved to Arizona to attend Arizona State University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Studio Art.
Her career spans more than 35 years in creative roles, including contemporary fine art sales, visual merchandising, vacation rental home staging, and custom furniture design in Baja California, Mexico. She also spent 18 years working alongside her parents at their family-owned Ace Hardware store and garden center in Sedona, where she developed a strong work ethic and dedication for exceptional customer service.
At CeTerra, Michele oversees showroom operations, product purchasing, merchandising, and custom floral design. Her passion for beautiful interiors and attention to detail as a visual stylist help create spaces that feel thoughtful, refined, and uniquely tailored to each client.
Outside of work, Michele enjoys traveling, photography, DIY projects, fitness, and spending time with her son, Jeremy, daughter, Jillian, and granddog, Eleanor.
Kathy Mazur
Visual Stylist
Originally from the Midwest, Kathy began her professional journey in Tucson, AZ after college, working as an educator. Four years later she made the move to Phoenix and it was there she met her husband, Greg, and they welcomed their first two children. Twenty-eight years ago, they relocated to the Boston, Massachusetts area, where they raised their three children and Kathy launched a successful women’s clothing boutique.
Style has always been a passion of Kathy’s-whether expressed through fashion or home design. The move back to the valley in August 2024 marked a new chapter, as she sold her boutique and found a place at CeTerra. That transition from clothing to home fashion has felt completely natural, as both worlds share the same principles of style ,creativity, and personal expression.
As a visual stylist, she loves connecting with our customers and helping them find pieces that bring joy and beauty into their homes. Seeing their excitement and satisfaction with their purchases is truly the most rewarding part of what Kathy likes to do.
Staci Frank
Receiving & Merchandising Coordinator
Born and raised in Arizona, Staci returned to the Valley after retiring from a successful 29-year career with UPS. Her passion for interior design began while living in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, where she worked for a custom home builder and inspired her appreciation for beautiful interiors.
Her eye for design and passion for home décor have helped our CeTerra customers find the perfect pieces for their homes. She is committed to providing exceptional customer service and creating a welcoming, enjoyable shopping experience for every client. When she’s not at CeTerra, Staci enjoys paddleboarding, hiking, traveling, and spending time with family.