As principal and owner of Cortney Bishop Design (CBD), a full-service, Charleston-based interior design firm founded in 2007, she works with clients to design modern eclectic interiors in some of the most sought-after locations along the east coast and around the world. Her work has been recognized by leading publications such as Architectural Digest, Better Homes & Gardens, Domino, ELLE Décor, LUXE Interiors + Design, House Beautiful, RUE, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

An avid globetrotter, Bishop looks to her travels, as well as her love of art, music and fashion for inspiration. Her wide-ranging talent and innate ability to mix patterns and hues has resulted in a robust portfolio of inspiring residential and commercial projects that evoke an undeniable energy and effortless sense of cool that has become a CBD signature. In 2021, Bishop made her mark on downtown Charleston’s hospitality and social scene with the opening of The Ryder Hotel, a modern lifestyle destination imagined and executed in CBD’s vision.

Beyond running CBD, Bishop is also founder of Harwood House, a premier line of woven textiles created in collaboration with Holland & Sherry. Since launching in 2019, she has released two collections, Cardinal and Kalos, both inspired by her own family roots and the creative influences that helped shape her career. Bishop is an alumna of the University of Georgia, where she received her BBA in Business marketing.

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RAISA RAJIB - Brand Development & Operations Manager

Working closely with Cortney, Raisa Rajib helps lead the strategy, brand, and business development plans, overseeing an array of projects from social media , production management, advertising to growth initiatives and process optimization for all of Cortney’s brands: album, Cortney Bishop Design, and Harwood House. She put her multifaceted expertise and passion for start-ups to work to help launch both album and album’s membership platform, the b – side. Combining vision, creativity and ingenuity with her strong business acumen, Raisa has been instrumental in growing the brand's identity and reach.

KELSEY MIKESKA - Social Media Manager  

As Social Media Manager, Kelsey leads the strategy, content creation and daily
management of all of Cortney’s digital platforms: album, Cortney Bishop Design, and Harwood House. She also produces album’s growing collection of design tutorials. An
experienced content creator, Kelsey seeks to craft an ever-growing body of
narratives that create lasting emotional connections, inspire curiosity, and
drive impact.

ANNA HOPKINS - Senior Stylist

Anna Hopkins , is album’s Lead Stylist and Senior Contributor , who has worked with Cortney Bishop since 2013. In her near decade of work, she has been Cortney’s designer on an array of residential, commercial and editorial projects.

Her talent and passion for creating and styling environments were cultivated in long residencies in Mexico where she studied the intersection of indigenous Mexican and European material culture. In 2016, she assisted Bishop in launching and designing two textile collections for Holland and Sherry. Her expertise in woven hand craft inspired the launch of her own line of blankets and bedding, Folk Textiles, released in an early
2022 capsule collection.

WILLS BAKER - Art Advisor

As album’s Art Advisor, Wills Baker collaborates with Cortney, researching, sourcing, and curating art and cultural experiences that celebrate craft and the human spirit. A recognized independent curator, and arts specialist, Wills has worked with individuals, organizations, artists and artist estates worldwide.

LILY HAMPTON - Operation's Assistant

As operation’s assistant, Lily support’s organizational success for all of Cortney’s brands: album, Cortney Bishop Design, and Harwood House. Recently graduated from University of Georgia with a B.A in Marketing, Lily's
collaborative spirit and keen attention to detail have consistently contributed
to the success of her teams.