Leslie McGwire™ has over 35 years in business development, interior design, equipment, furniture sales and marketing services for hospitality environments as well as retail space, salons, resorts, spa and jewelry-based businesses. She’s kept pace with the convergence of design skills and solid management experiences, while continuing to forge key alliances and partnerships.

Leslie McGwire™ began in salon, spa, and resort design, and was instrumental in the creation of the Salon & Spa Design Studio for tng worldwide 19 years ago. She left California in 2001 and spent ten years building an impressive career, working as Western Regional Sales Director and Design Director for both Takara Belmont and Belvedere USA. Her journey eventually took her back to where it all began, and she became the Vice President of Sales for The Industry Source Salon & Spa Design Center. Following her great success there, she set out on her own, achieving her dream of creating her very own commercial interior design consulting company. Leslie McGwire™ & Associates provides turnkey interior design assistance for new and remodeling space in the United States.

A member of ASID, Allied (American Society of Interior Designers), Leslie has won 25 national design awards, including the prestigious Salon Today and INSTORE Jewelry Store ​awards. Some notable locations she’s designed include: Belle Jewelers, Chambersburg, PA, The Wynn Hotel & Resort, Las Vegas; JW Marriott, Las Vegas; The Doves, Santa Monica; Jose Eber Salons in Beverly Hills, Las Vegas and Houston; Amadeus Salons & Spas in Newport Beach and Pasadena; and Premier Spa & Salon at Marshall Field’s (Macy’s) on State Street, Chicago; Douglas J, Rochester Hills, Michigan; Crocker’s Jewelers, Texas; Koerber’s Fine Jewelry, New Albany, Indiana; Welling & Company, Westchester, Ohio; and Storey Jewelers, Gonzales, Texas.

Though her leadership style and credible experience, Leslie McGwire™ shows her team how to best support the positive image and reputation of the brands and products. In addition to providing her own responsive, high-level talent, Leslie inspires her team to perform beyond their goals and deliver beyond the client’s expectations.

With true passion for business, design and the jewelry, salon, and spa industries, Leslie McGwire™ & Associates is a natural fit for fulfilling your needs. Turnkey designs and remodeling will exceed your expectations and dreams. Also, Leslie McGwire™ is a Social and Interior Design Influencer.

Serving Our Ocean City Community Since 1996

From the moment you walk in, you will see the smiling faces of friendly and knowledgeable associates, but you will also be able to enjoy a 4,100-square-foot store with vaulted 28-foot-high ceilings, curved glass showcases and walls accented in shimmering Anatolia Baroque glass tiles. At Park Place Jewelers, the customers are given the highest quality customer experience and most extensive collection of jewelry and diamonds on the eastern shore.

Their showroom, the latest example of a continuous desire for Park Place Jewelers to enhance its leading market status, carries the largest bridal selection in the area including diamond engagement rings, wedding bands and anniversary rings from designers such as Simon G., Sylvie, Coast Diamond and Gabriel & Co. They feature hundreds of styles of lustrous engagement rings in gold, white gold, platinum and rings in rose gold, a growing trend. Couples can also choose newer alternative metals such as cobalt, titanium and black zirconium. Whether you are searching for a luminescent pear-shaped center stone engagement ring or an elegant round halo diamond ring, Park Place Jewelers can provide the right rings and bands for you in every design and budget. Our personalized service teams create a pleasurable shopping experience you will not forget.

Park Place Jewelers has an extensive collection of nautical inspired pieces, including Hawaiian designer Denny Wong’s octopus holding a Tahitian pearl, and Steven Douglas classic seahorse pendant. Their newest rare gemstone, Lotus Garnet is a vibrant rose-pink stone that changes colors in the natural sunlight. Shoppers will also see a large collection of larimar from Marahlago, and sterling silver, hand-painted enamel pieces featuring sea turtles and starfish by Belle E'toile.

Customers will also be thrilled to visit the Pandora store-within-a-store featuring the custom Ocean City Maryland charms. This diverse selection is something you must see today. Also, Park Place Jewelers is excited to announce a new Alex and Ani Ocean City bracelet for 2020 which will be launching Memorial Day weekend. 

Since 1996, owners Todd and Jill Ferrante have worked hard to not only create a unique jewelry destination but also to provide an exceptional customer experience.  “We want the customer experience to grow deeper with every visit,” said Jill Ferrante. “Whether it’s at our outstanding location in the bustling West Ocean City marketplace or our beachfront store on the Boardwalk, we invite you to come see what the locals already know … Park Place Jewelers is your one-stop jewelry shopping dream come true.”

If you are looking for the most exquisite and captivating jewelry and diamond collections in the area, you need to look no further than the glistening showcases of Park Place Jewelers location in the Park Place Plaza and our Boardwalk location where customer service shines as bright as a diamond.

When you step into the new Park Place Jewelers located in the Park Place Plaza on Route 50 in West Ocean City, you are instantly transported to a land of luxury. From the moment you walk in, you will see the smiling faces of friendly and knowledgeable associates, but you will also be able to enjoy a 4,100-square-foot store with vaulted 28-foot-high ceilings, curved glass showcases and walls accented in shimmering Anatolia Baroque glass tiles. At Park Place Jewelers, the customers are given the highest quality customer experience and most extensive collection of jewelry and diamonds on the eastern shore.

The new showroom, the latest example of a continuous desire for Park Place Jewelers to enhance its leading market status, carries the largest bridal selection in the area including diamond engagement rings, wedding bands and anniversary rings from designers such as Simon G., Coast Diamond and Gabriel & Co. They feature hundreds of styles of lustrous engagement rings in gold, white gold, platinum and rings in rose gold, a growing trend. Couples can also choose newer alternative metals such as cobalt, titanium and black zirconium. Whether you are searching for a luminescent pear-shaped center stone engagement ring or an elegant round halo diamond ring, Park Place Jewelers can provide the right rings and bands for you in every design and budget. Our personalized service teams with superior products to create a pleasurable shopping experience you will not forget.

Park Place Jewelers has an extensive collection of nautical inspired pieces, including Hawaiian designer Denny Wong’s octopus holding a Tahitian pearl, and Steven Douglas classic seahorse pendants. Their newest rare gemstone, Lotus Garnet is a vibrant rose-pink stone that changes colors in the natural sunlight. Shoppers will also see a large collection of larimar from Marahlago, and sterling silver, hand-painted enamel pieces featuring sea turtles and starfish by Belle E'toile.

Customers will also be thrilled to visit the new expanded Pandora store-within-a-store featuring the luminous Pandora Rose and Shine jewelry collections. Our diverse selection is second to none and something you must see today.

Their newest custom Alex and Ani Ocean City bracelet was a big hit for 2018. The unique Maryland crab and wave enamel charm is a perfect souvenir for locals and tourists alike. It’s the ideal way to take the beach home with you even if your soul remains where the sand from our world-class beaches is still between your toes.

Since 1996, owners Todd and Jill Ferrante have worked hard to not only create a unique jewelry destination but also to provide an exceptional customer experience. The new West Ocean City location and the Boardwalk store where it all began have taken Park Place Jewelers to another level for the 2019 season.

“We want the customer experience to grow deeper with every visit,” said Jill Ferrante. “Whether it’s at our outstanding location in the bustling West Ocean City marketplace or our beachfront store on the Boardwalk, we invite you to come see what the locals already know … Park Place Jewelers is your one-stop jewelry shopping dream come true.”

If you are looking for the most exquisite and captivating jewelry and diamond collections in the area, you need to look no further than the glistening showcases of Park Place Jewelers location in the Park Place Plaza and our Boardwalk location where customer service shines as bright as a diamond.

Our Interior Design Services Include:

• Professional planning using AutoCAD
• Preliminary layout drawings
• Complete job coordination with chosen architect or contractor
• Furniture and upholstery selections with the largest on-hand inventory in the United States
• Color palette and custom color scheme conceptualization
• Custom furniture and cabinetry design options
• Wall and flooring treatments
• General and advanced lighting placement and specification

Lighting —
Lighting is a very important, yet often overlooked aspect of your space’s functionality and performance. Lighting helps create the overall environment in your business. When using LED lighting, choosing focal points chandeliers or decorative sconces all make such a difference in you overall design and sales.

Flooring —
We know that issues like your employees’ comfort as well as maintenance and visual impact are very important, when it comes to flooring in any commercial space. We utilize our knowledge and keep your needs in mind when choosing options for a professional setting.

Accessories —
Whether it is an art piece on the POS desk, or framed art behind a chair, or a fresh floral arrangement, your business look is completed through its smallest details. We can offer you the accessories and accents you need to complete a picture perfect image. 

FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION!!

“Leslie McGwire, ASID Allied is a very talented interior jewelry designer.
She listened carefully to all the design ideas and desires and put them into my new look for the store.

I credit Leslie McGwire for achieving the classic, but also the cutting edge design for our new 5,000 sq. ft. of our jewelry store.

Leslie completed my dream store from start to finish: "Concept to Completion."
I would recommend Leslie McGwire with hesitation because of her attention to detail.

The new store design has added to increase of store functionality and overall sales."

Todd Ferrante
Owner of Park Place Jewelers

Park Place Jewelers New Construction Of Retail Center before Remodel