
Rayna Giarla – Designer
A swirl of wind, a rhythmic shuffle, an easy laugh, and cheerful readiness to begin her day is how you know Rayna’s nearby. Contagious enthusiasm is an infectious magic not acquired over time – you either have it or you envy for it. Rayna has it and she generously shares it with everyone she encounters. Our customers LOVE working with Rayna. They enjoy her spirit and her intuitive ability to listen intently to what is important to them and how best to achieve it. She is eager to get it right. She loves to design with warm, rich tones balanced against cool and soft to create inviting and comforting spaces. You will not be rushed, overwhelmed and you certainly will not be bored collaborating with Rayna. Schedule your next tile project with Rayna – you’ll be glad you did!
what was your first job
Cashier at Market Basket
what do you like to do outside of work
Reading comics, listening to music, making playlists, and daydreaming
who makes you laugh the most
Myself
who do you have the utmost respect for
Joe Renda aka my boss
what are your hidden talents
I’m double jointed and can rotate my hands a full 360 degrees!
best decision you ever made
Joining Tile By Design
what’s the worst advice you’ve received
That you need to go to college to be happy & successful. I am very happy and that makes me feel pretty successful!
morning person or night owl
A morning person. I rise and set with the Sun!
who was your idol growing up
My childhood friend Kiara!
a favorite place
1. Beside the people I love.
2. This may sound morbid to some but my grandmas grave is one of my favorite places to be. Her and my grandfather secured a plot years ago that overlooks Salem and the ocean from Marblehead. Being able to spend time with her and talk to her while being right by the ocean is really calming for me. Therapeutic! She was a best friend to so many including myself. I miss her every day.
what super power do you wish you had
To be able to understand and speak all languages because then I would be able to communicate with everyone or any thing.
your favorite artists {musician, painter, writer}
They change constantly! Right now, I’m exploring various genres of music.
what the last book you read
Dandadan, a Japanese comic written by Yukinobu Tatsu
what the last movie you watched
The Sponge Bob Movie, WALL-E
what’s the last gift you gave
I gave my dog Lucy a toy gift basket
happiest childhood memory
When my younger sibling Emmy was born!
if you were in charge what would you make a law
Every year to better the environment you would have to plant a tree! Or else!
reveal an early inspiration
I lost my Grandfather Chuck Clayman, who was a wonderful pianist. Growing up I regretted not getting deeper into music but was inspired to never dismiss music in my life ever again!
what’s your favorite place to eat
K Restaurant, Peabody, MA
what is the one thing you must have in your refrigerator
Creamer for my coffee
who famous would you like to have dinner with past or present
Tite Kubo author and illustrator of the Anime & Manga comic, Bleach. He’s AMAZING! I would love to ask him questions about my favorite character, Orihime Inoue.
would you rather sing everything or lose the ability to speak?
Sing everything! That would be so much fun!
something about yourself that people would be surprised to know
I love to travel. I’ve been to Korea, Japan, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. And many states throughout the USA. Learning about other cultures is the best!
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