As the only child of a superior court judge, Kelli Ellis learned at a young age the importance of diplomacy and balance — in life as well as in a room! She earned her bachelor's degree in communications and marketing and following in her father's footsteps, she applied for law school. After long nights in the law library Kelli decided to leave the courtroom behind and pursue her true love of design, enrolling in the Interior Design Institute in Newport Beach. From the beaches of California to the mountains of Montana, Kelli's clients have kept her very busy on a repeat and referral basis for the past five years. While expanding Kelli Ellis Interiors Inc., she has been occupied with her greatest accomplishments, her two beautiful daughters, who reside with her in Orange County, Calif.