Por Vida is
For Life
Chandra Faulkner
Owner & Designer
Chandra, also known as Chacha, began her career in Interior Design by chance in 1998 in Los Angeles and quickly felt at home. For over ten years, she worked with two successful self-taught home designers who became her mentors. After moving to the San Francisco Bay Area, she gradually started her own business, choosing to work with middle-income families like the ones she knows best.
After more than a decade of learning on the job and reaching the limits of what she could accomplish without formal training, Chandra decided to return to school. She studied Interior Design, Architecture, and Art, and graduated in 2021 to become a more knowledgeable designer.
With nearly thirty years of experience in the industry, Chandra has held numerous roles and worked in diverse settings. Her hands-on experience as a tradesperson, studio manager, and designer means she is prepared for projects of any size.
AS Interior Design, 2021
AA Arts & Humanities, 2021
AS Social & Human Behavior, 2021
Journalism and Sociology, 1988-1994