About STELLAN

Women-owned, family-run, rooted in the coast.

A home goods boutique and an interior design studio, built to honor the traditions of a working waterfront and the makers who keep them alive.

Rooted in a working waterfront.

STELLAN owners Erica Biordi and Stephanie Peters walking hand in hand through the Old Port — Erica & Stephanie, Portland

Portland, Maine is a community where the tides set the pace. Fishermen, dockworkers, artists, and makers coexist here in a balance of industry, creativity, and tradition, and the working waterfront is the Old Port's heartbeat. STELLAN was established to honor those traditions and the people who support this way of life.

We keep a small, considered shelf of pieces made to last, and we design the rooms they belong in. What we carry is chosen for how it wears and where it comes from, from makers we know by name. Nothing here is meant to be replaced in a year.

We are a women-owned, family-run studio, founded by Erica Biordi and Stephanie Peters. We run the shop and the design practice the way we would want them run for us. Honestly, and without rushing.

Erica Biordi and Stephanie Peters, Owners

What We Believe

Sustainability, the whole of it.

We are a collective of artisans committed to sustainability, and not only the environmental kind. We hold ourselves to it in four ways.

Environmental

Natural materials, made to last, from makers who treat their materials and their place with care.

Social

The people of the working waterfront, and a shop that gives them a reason to gather. Everyone is welcome to sit a while.

Economic

Supporting local artisans and small makers, and doing business in a way that keeps this community whole.

Cultural

Honoring the traditions of the Old Port and the craft that has always lived here, and carrying them forward.

Who We Are

The people behind STELLAN.

The STELLAN team together in the Rehoboth Beach shop

Erica Biordi

Founder

For the last three decades, Erica has built a career defined by leadership, holding roles in healthcare delivery and operations with a focus on team engagement and multidisciplinary collaboration. She has also owned and operated several businesses, including a flower studio and a retail store, bringing a keen sense of organization and entrepreneurship to every endeavor.

Erica is inspired by bringing visibility to the talents of local artisans while supporting women-led businesses. As Director of Operations and Project Manager at STELLAN Design, and Co-Owner of STELLAN Fine Things, she is the steady force behind the scenes, ensuring projects and the shop alike run seamlessly from start to finish, with clear communication, thoughtful organization, and exceptional attention to detail.

Stephanie Peters

Founder

Co-Founder of STELLAN Fine Things, Stephanie has spent the past 25 years in executive leadership roles across the healthcare and finance sectors. A seasoned professional, she has a talent for translating big-picture priorities into clear, actionable plans and guiding teams to bring them to life.

She is excited for the opportunity to lean into her creative side while launching this new business. A master of spreadsheets and budgets, Stephanie keeps the creative wheels turning at STELLAN Design.

Jill Matthews

Creative Director · Lead Designer

Jill holds a degree from the University of Vermont where she studied Fine Art, and has spent over 25 years as a professional visual artist, exhibiting in galleries across the East and West Coasts. She previously owned and operated her own fine art gallery, representing regional artists while managing a thriving creative business. She currently maintains a studio in a historic train station in Southern Maine, where she produces artwork for her representing galleries.

As a general contractor on multiple residential projects, Jill has guided homes from conceptualization to completion, bringing thoughtful spatial planning and a trained artist's eye to every detail. Rooted in STELLAN's philosophy of designing with intention, she creates spaces that are both functional and beautiful, spaces that invite connection, honor meaningful pieces, and reflect the way we wish to live in our homes.

Leslye Wark

Owner · Rehoboth Beach

A Delaware native who grew up enjoying the peacefulness and beauty of the beach, Leslye's love of retail began long before STELLAN. She spent several summers as a young woman working in Rehoboth Beach, sparking a lifelong dream of one day owning her own store. After spending almost two decades working in commercial real estate, managing employees, sales, and operations, Leslye owned and operated a clothing business, which gave her the opportunity to experience entrepreneurship firsthand.

STELLAN is where all those experiences come together. For Leslye, it has never been simply about selling beautiful things. It is about creating a place where people feel welcome, finding pieces that bring joy to their homes, and building a community around the idea that our spaces should feel peaceful, personal, and beautiful. She is especially passionate about supporting local makers and craftsmen, women, and small businesses, and believes strongly in simply being a kind human along the way. STELLAN is, in many ways, the lifelong dream that started all those years ago in retail.

The Shop & The Studio

Two halves of one idea.

A STELLAN shelf against exposed brick: plants, original art, pillows, and baskets

The Shop

Housewares, art, textiles, lighting, and collectibles, plus our own private label. Original fine art, too.

Shop the collection

A design conversation at a table in the STELLAN shop

The Studio

Full-service interior design from Portland, and virtual design throughout New England and beyond.

Explore interior design

Be kind. Use your manners.

No matter what.

It is on our packaging, in our footer, and how we try to run the place. Come see us in Portland or Rehoboth Beach.

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