a b o d e

Interior Design, Home Furnishings, Gifts & Accessories ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Mary Tobias Miller has been an interior designer since 1983. Mrs. Not only did Mrs.

She moved to New York City after earning a BA degree in Art History and Design from Hollins College. She initially attended the New York School of Design Entree program, but then later went on to get her BS degree from Parsons School of Design and The New School.Mary first worked for Suzie Frankfurt interiors in New York. They designed a wide range of homes for prominent New Yorkers as well as man

y celebrity residences. Frankfurt was very plugged into the New York social scene. She was friends with Andy Warhol and in fact, did a book with him. She was also very tied in to the auction houses, for both personal and business related interests. In addition to managing Suzie Frankfurt’s office, Mary’s duties included purchasing fine antiques from Sotheby’s and Christies at auction for the firm’s clients. This is where Mary developed her love of period and vintage antiques. She was later hired by Sotheby’s to work the evening and weekend Art and Antique Auctions. She did this in addition to working her interior design jobs during the week. After completing her degree at Parsons, Mrs. Miller added some Commercial Interior Design to her resume by taking a job with Tom Lee Ltd, run by Sarah Lee. This firm specified interiors for many of the fine Hotels in New York and around the Country. Before starting her own firm in 1986, Mrs. Miller took a design position with Dean Patterson Bauer of New York. Bauer’s expertise lay in the extremely detailed work of multi-million dollar full scale renovations. Miller utilize her space planning skills acquired at Parsons, but she learned first hand the intricacies of the plumbing; electrical and woodwork construction necessary to meet the stringent codes of New York City. The firm also had to meet the needs and high standards of their very discerning clientele. In 1986, Mary Tobias Interiors (later Mary Tobias Miller Interior Design)was established. At this point, Mrs. Miller was able to employ all the skills she had gleaned from her education and on the job experience. She later went on to work as an importer of French and English Antiques with a Paris based business partner. More recently, she opened a b o d e in Charlotte North Carolina. Abode houses a retail showroom of transitional and vintage home furnishings and accessories. In addition, Mary Tobias Miller’s full-service Interior Design Studio operates out of the showroom.

05/22/2026

New furniture has arrived in stores! We have sofas and chairs that are perfect for the spring refresh in your living spaces. ✨ come shop in stores this weekend.

05/19/2026

The right pillow changes everything. 🌿 Our spring collection features an incredible mix of botanical prints, chinoiserie, rich embroidery, and textured velvets that bring personality and warmth to any room. These are the finishing touches that make a house feel like a home.

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05/18/2026

May is giving us all the garden party energy and Mary’s picks are right on cue. 🌿✨ The Green Fig Leaf Bowl, Oval Country House Tray, On Golden Pond Panels, and the Cream Raffia Lotus Console Table are the kinds of pieces that make your home feel curated and effortless all at once.

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05/14/2026

Ready to host a table moment? 💐 Interior designer, Mary Miller, shows you exactly how to style a spring table for your next girls’ luncheon or celebration. At Abode, we specialize in vintage + modern pieces that make every occasion unforgettable.

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05/04/2026

🌸 We make shopping for mom easy. We have gifts for the mom who loves a good game night, the one obsessed with her skincare routine, the one who collects beautiful things, and the one who just wants to feel celebrated. Come find her something she did not know she needed!

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04/30/2026

🏠✨ We just got back from ,the largest home furnishings trade show in the world, and we are buzzing with excitement over everything we found! From stunning new pieces to unexpected gems, we were sourcing with our stores and clients in mind every step of the way. We cannot wait to share what is coming!

Stay tuned because new arrivals are on their way to our stores and online very soon.

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04/21/2026

Spring is the perfect excuse to refresh your space, and to gather the people you love in it. 🌿

Our store owner and interior designer Mary Tobias Miller shares her 7 favorite tips for making your home feel alive this season: think unexpected color pairings, fresh flowers in 2-3 focal places, candlelight everywhere, and table settings that feel personal, not perfect. Swipe through for all the details, and remember, it doesn’t have to be flawless. Pick a theme, pick your colors, and just enjoy being together. ✨

Follow along for more design tips, seasonal inspiration, and ideas to make your home a place you love. 💛

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04/20/2026

The sweetest gifts for the littlest loves 💕
Timeless pieces, delicate details, and keepsakes they’ll cherish long after the moment. Perfect for baby showers, welcomes, and everything in between 🤍

04/17/2026

🌸 Mary’s April picks are here and spring has never looked so good! We are loving cotton-linen blended tablecloths perfect for al fresco dining, visor hats ready for sunny days ahead, and faux silk flowers to freshen up any space. This season, it’s all about the little touches that make everything feel new again. 🌿

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04/12/2026

🎓 They did it and now it’s time to celebrate them right! From frosted cups and keychains to bobbin lamps for the dorm and jewelry they’ll wear on their big day, we’ve got every grad on your list covered. 🎉

Shop in store or online and make their graduation moment unforgettable.

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Website

http://www.abodehomedesign.com/

Address

1530 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC
28203

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm