503 - Ann Mautz - This Is All I've Ever Known and All I've Ever Done
Release Date: 02/15/2026
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info_outlineAnn Mautz is the owner of Madison Avenue Designs and lives in Chillicothe, Ohio, approximately 45 miles south of Columbus. She has been in business since 1984 and holds an Associate degree in Interior Design.
Ann has built her career working primarily from her home, offering retail services that include hard goods, custom window treatments, and bedding. In 1994, she expanded her business to include upholstery, and today her workroom is located in a dedicated space attached to her garage.
Her business is predominantly retail-focused, and she specializes in in-home consultations, allowing her to work closely with clients throughout the design and fabrication process.
Ann was married to her husband Larry for 44 years until his passing in 2018. She has one son, Tom, who is married to Jessica, and two grandsons, Luke and Landon.
Ann is on Instagram and Facebook
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The Professional Workoom Handbook of Swags, Vol I and II by Ann Johnson
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