Her hands-on childhood education was followed by one more formal, including a BFA in Interior Design from the prestigious Parsons School of Design in New York City and a Masters of Decorative Art History from the famed Sotheby’s Institute. Throughout her education Christa gained expert and intimate knowledge of the fine art, furniture and interiors business, studied abroad in both London and Paris, and experienced life behind the scenes at notable design events such as the Armory Winter Antiques Show.