About Ann McDonald Ann McDonald, IIDA, NAPO, NKBA is a Legacy Philanthropic Lifestyle Designer. She is Founder of Couture Chateau LLC, a concierge level luxury design firm bringing macro and micro design solutions to solidify legacy and generational succession for discreet individuals and families with philanthropic mindsets from six continents. She was graduated from UC Berkeley, is married to Patrick, together they have two grown sons and three fabulous pugs. Ann’s main residence is in the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to Couture Chateau LLC, Ann gives back as Business Moderator for the Trade Group Interior Design Community serving over 40,000 active members. A featured Author, Speaker and Teacher, Ann’s expertise in Design and Creative Business is highly sought. Ann’s passion is to SOLUTION individuals and families to DESIGN homes and property for: 1) Legacy Development 2) Global Philanthropy 3) Generational Succession