She has experience with many design mediums, including cabinetry, furniture, draperies and wallpaper. She has a degree in Art and Interior Design from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and for 20 years she worked for Ana Woodworks with a focus on high end design projects. This year, she started her own business, Laura Hertle Designs. She has been featured in Better Homes and Gardens, Modern Bride and most recently, Chattanooga's City Scope Magazine.