During an interview with designer and House Tipster host Christopher Grubb at the fall High Point Market, the Dorlinis explained that their great bond started over their first “no-date, date.”

“We got sushi. By the end [of the date], we pinky swore to have a design empire,” Theresa told Christopher. Today, the John and Theresa Dorlini run Circle Design Studio, a full-service design outfit based in Roanoke, Virginia.