Furniture and interior designer Claudia Washington grew up in El Salvador during the civil war. It was not safe for her to play outside so she spent her days clipping pictures from architecture magazines and redesigning her bedroom. In college, she predicted whom she would marry from seeing a work of his art. Now, Claudia and Harry Washington are designing work for international clients and championing design in El Salvador through a design biennale, education, artisan collaborations and economic growth.  Images and more from Claudia Washington! Many thanks to this episode’s sponsors: CERF+ - The Artists Safety Net is there for artists in their moment of greatest need. Visit www.CERFPLUS.org to learn more. Lulu & Georgia - They’ve got everything to make your dream home a reality, from rugs and furniture to lighting and accessories. Visit luluandgeorgia.com/clever and use coupon code CLEVER15 for 15% off your next purchase. Paintzen - You'll be matched with a reliable, experienced contractor, and Painzen will find and supply you with the best paint out there while handling the hassles of managing the project. Get a fast quote today at paintzen.com/clever.  Please say Hi on social! Twitter, Instagram and Facebook - @CleverPodcast, @amydevers, @designmilk If you enjoy Clever we could use your support! Please consider leaving a review, making a donation, becoming a sponsor, or introducing us to your friends! We love and appreciate you! We would LOVE for you to fill out our listener survey. Thank you for your input! Clever is produced by 2VDE Media, with editing by Rich Stroffolino and music from El Ten Eleven. Clever is proudly distributed by Design Milk.