Expert Tampa interior designers, home decorators and stylists, real estate value improvers, craftsmen and women, and logistical pros, The Home Frosting team members are all problem solvers, creative, fun to work with and love, love creating livable luxury, delicious interior designs and homes.

Karen Post – president and lead designer

Since forming the company in 2016, Karen has earned a reputation as a bright, “loves life,” and talented designer and home decorator who thoughtfully creates spaces into delightful and delicious home experiences.

Her core style is clean, purposeful, and strikes just the right balance of form, flow, and function.

An extremely creative, forever optimist with a curious mind about all possibilities – her home design work mixes old and new elements, color, texture, and pattern, resulting in an aesthetic that is a reflection of the client’s lifestyle, vision, and story.

She starts her design process with a simple question, “what is the end goal?” This way of thinking keeps projects on schedule and budget and ensures everyone is focused on the desired end result.

A sought-after Tampa interior designer and tastemaker – Karen is a regular contributor to Tampa Bay Times, The Bay Magazine, a 4-color stand-alone publication that covers style, fashion, home décor, travel, and social goings on in the Bay area.

Karen has also been featured on HGTV, NBC’s nationally syndicated show, Daytime TV, and our local FOX network. She is also a broadcast and content contributor for the National Association of Realtors, and her work has appeared in Architectural Digest, Tampa Bay Magazine, and The Dupont Registry among other media outlets.

A lifetime student, Karen has studied the masters of architecture and design, art and style history, construction, lighting, and color principles and theory, as well as innovations in building, materials, and finishes. She stays abreast of the latest trends, technologies, and resources by attending top furniture markets, continuing education, and through her rich network of US and world suppliers.

Her career started in Texas after studying fashion and working as a visual merchandiser for top luxury brands. Later, she founded an advertising agency and then became an international branding expert, addressing audiences around the globe on visual design/perception, branding, and entrepreneurship. She is also a twice-published business author of “Brain Tattoos” (AMACOM) and “Brand Turnaround” (McGraw Hill).

When she is not thinking about a design project, which is a very rare moment, she loves enjoying culinary, art, sports, and travel adventures with her husband, Eric Vogt, and when possible with their four-legged Shichon, Lincoln.

Meredith Wehrell – designer

Meredith loves artisan-crafted furniture, delicate details on home accessories, and transforming spaces into rooms of desire. With a keen eye for the intricacies of design and an intentional approach to beautiful aesthetics that align with clients’ lifestyles, Meredith brings extensive knowledge of interior design from new construction to renovation and decorating luxury homes.

An astute listener, she takes the time to understand clients’ preferences, needs, and goals. This personalized process ensures that every project is tailored and curated to their unique vision.

Meredith trained at the Interior Designers Institute in Newport, CA, where she studied the principles of design, color theory, lighting, wellness environments, and smart home technologies. Later, she earned her certification in the art and science of home staging for real estate marketing.

A third-generation Tampa native who grew up in South Tampa, she attended Berkeley Prep and went on to get her BA in Communications from Tulane University in New Orleans. She later completed a graduate program at the University of Florida.

Meredith is married to her husband, Michael, and together they have five children. Meredith’s two grown sons, Marshall and Stephen Echevarria, who are recent graduates of Florida State University, live and work in Tampa.

When Meredith is not working, she is nurturing her plants, being a cat mom, exercising, and enjoying this amazing city!

Ori Gonzalez – Administration, marketing-support and client service expert

Ori is the backbone of Home Frosting’s administration and operations. She is the happy, helpful, bilingual voice you hear when you call our company. She is also the liaison with our many suppliers, subcontractors, and specialized experts. Ori supports the design team, manages schedules, and is always ready for a new challenge to problem-solve and make sure our clients’ experience with their projects is smooth and stress-free.

Earning her bachelor’s degree in food technology in 2023, she joined the team and parlayed her skills into the world of interior design.

When Ori is not contributing to Home Frosting, she enjoys music, working out, being involved in her church, and inspiring others.

Eric Dorety – logistics, special projects (Eric does not like being photographed, so we had to sneak this one)

A veteran home furnishing and logistics manager, Eric manages Home Frosting’s design studio facility, fleet of trucks, project logistics, measurements, and all craftsman services.

Having worked for national home furnishing brands for over 20 years, Eric is a master problem solver and a skilled home improvement expert. His calm demeanor and extensive home furnishing experience are great assets to our customer experience team. Whether working with the Home Frosting in-house professionals or outside specialist partners, he ensures all project details are delivered on time, adhere to the highest quality standards, and are accident-free.