Charlotte Moss facts for kids

Charlotte Moss is a famous American interior designer, author, and someone who helps others (a philanthropist). She started her career in 1985. Since then, she has won many awards for her amazing work. Some of these include the Centennial Medal from the New York School of Interior Design and the Elle Décor Vision Award. Charlotte is also known as one of Elle Décor's "Grand Masters" of design. She often gives talks about how to live beautifully. She has written 11 books and writes for different magazines too.

Early Life and Career Start

Charlotte Moss was born in Richmond, Virginia. After finishing high school, she studied English at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). In 1978, she moved to New York City. She worked on Wall Street for seven years. After a big change at her job, Charlotte decided to try something new. Even though she studied English and didn't have formal design training, she opened her own company. She called it Charlotte Moss & Co. This company was both an interior design business and an antique store.

Designing Homes and Collections

Charlotte Moss has decorated many private homes. These homes are all over the United States and in other countries. She has worked for famous people like Susan and Michael Bloomberg.

In 2007, she opened a special showroom in Manhattan. It was called the Charlotte Moss Townhouse. This was a place where people could see her designs.

Charlotte has used her many years of experience to create her own collections. She has designed furniture, fabrics, and wallpapers. She also created carpets, china, and garden planters. Her designs include photography prints, clothing, and accessories. She often gives talks about interior design. She shares her knowledge at museums, garden clubs, and other events.

Awards and Special Honors

Charlotte has received many awards throughout her career. She is an Elle Décor A-List Designer and a "Grand Master." She was also named a top design icon by Traditional Home magazine. In 2017, she received the Centennial Medal of Honor. She also won the Elle Décor Vision Award in 2009. The Royal Oak Foundation gave her the Timeless Design Award in 2010. She has honorary doctorate degrees from the New York School of Interior Design and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Helping Others (Philanthropy)

Charlotte Moss is also known for her charity work. She has received awards for her leadership and efforts to help others. These include the Guild Hall Lifetime Achievement Award and the Housing Works Groundbreaker Award. She also received the Edith Wharton Women of Achievement Award. In 2013, she was honored by the Bone Marrow Foundation.

Charlotte supports many different causes. She is on the board of several organizations. These include the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello and The Bone Marrow Foundation. She also helps with The Madoo Conservancy. She has chaired or co-chaired many charity galas. These events raise money for important causes. Some of these include the UNICEF Snowflake Gala and the New York City Ballet Spring Gala.

Books and Magazine Articles

Charlotte Moss has written 11 books about design and living.

Books by Charlotte Moss

• A Passion for Detail (1991)
• Creating A Room (1995)
• The Poetry of Home (1998)
• Design Inspirations (2004)
• Winter House (2005)
• A Flair for Living (2008)
• Charlotte Moss Decorates (2011)
• A Visual Life: Scrapbooks, Collages and Inspirations (2013)
• Charlotte Moss: Garden Inspirations (2015)
• Charlotte Moss Entertains (2018)
• Charlotte Moss Flowers (2021)

Magazine Columns

Charlotte has also written articles for several magazines:

• “Women in the Garden” (Flower 2023–present)
• “In Good Taste” (Veranda 2021)
• “Charlotte's Eye” and “Charlotte Moss On” (House Beautiful 2014–2017)
• “Home and Garden” (New York Times T Magazine 2014)
• “Home and Garden” (Wall Street Journal 2010-2013)