Sarah Walker
My interior design obsession started when I was 10, in my childhood bedroom. With all good intentions, I pursued interior design courses at Purdue University, but I ended up with a communications degree, and turned out a successful 15+ HR career in the Advertising & PR fields.
The corporate grind took its toll and four years ago I joined forces with a realtor friend to stage homes. A pandemic blessed us with the time to turn passion into business - and River Lane was born! I have an instinct for spatial planning and am driven to honor the integrity of a space when possible. I lean towards a transitional style and am drawn to Scandinavian design. I like clean lines, neutral colors, natural lighting and organic pieces that all lend to a warm and cohesive space. My super power is finding a deal (and sarcasm, but that’s for another time). And if I can repurpose an item and give it new life, it’s a win!
I live in Summit, NJ with my husband, three children and Portie. I live to travel; I love pilates, yoga, and walking with my pup; I’m a comedy junkie and enjoy music, reading, and sitting by a pool or on a lake. In the sun. With a cocktail.
Wendy Spiesman
After 30 years in the corporate world working for large, global organizations as an HR executive, I finally turned off my Zoom camera and set my passion into a reality through River Lane Design. My interest in interior design started with an annual trip to the Brimfield Antique show in the 90s, and I haven’t looked back. I’ve spent the last couple decades designing and decorating multiple homes that I’ve owned (it’s a problem).
I lean towards more of a modern farmhouse style, but appreciate the beauty in every style. I am a curating and sourcing wizard – looking for that needle in the haystack piece to complete a room. Not sure what it is you are looking for? No problem, I’ll figure it out, and you’ll be amazed at what I can find. I have an eye for finding the beauty of an existing space, I love bright pops of color and I’m a badass with a power tool.
I have two teenage daughters and I love to travel, ski, sing, do yoga daily and entertain. I live happily in Millburn, NJ, but its anyone’s guess where my next home (re: design project) will be.