MARY PAT WALLACE, founder and principal of The Luxury Bed Collection (TLBC) is a 30-year veteran of the design industry. Her passion for the design industry began with her first job in Italy working for Area International and Brunati. Upon returning to the states, she landed at Holly Hunt where her entrepreneurial flame was lit. Her first venture, MP and Associates Inc., was as a representative of contract furniture manufacturers. Her second business endeavor developed out of a need for great sleep. After being introduced to Hästens by a friend, Mary Pat with her husband at that time, Andy Wallace, opened the first Hästens Concept Store in North America in 2005. In 2020 the firm was rebranded to The Luxury Bed Collection and now has locations in Chicago, Naples, and Dallas.

How do you impact your clients?

Improving one’s life through better sleep. At TLBC, our curated mattress and sleep solutions are specifically tailored to fit the needs of the individual consumer. Our goal is to educate and provide bespoke products, which deliver a truly transformative night’s sleep.

What is your fashion style?

I love a great cocktail dress, but I also am partial to Hästens blue and white checkered pajamas for ultimate comfort if I’m working from home.

Where do you draw inspiration from?

Health and wellness are at the forefront of what we do and in the products we offer at TLBC, but they are also integral components of my core values personally. I am constantly researching products for myself and clientele that promise optimal well-being.

What advice would you give to future Power Women?

Life is a marathon, pace yourself. Build a business on trust and integrity.

For more information, visit theluxurybedcollection.com.