Our Team
WILLIAM MCLAREN
Owner
Born in Scotland and raised in England, owner William McLaren has been the driving force behind the Gilded Age for almost 30 years. William has become a staple in the High Country since his arrival in 1984 and is well known for his vast knowledge of antiquities, eye for design and also his one of a kind personality.
OLIVIA DALY
Marketing & Sales DIRECTOR
Olivia Daly, our Marketing and Sales “Jill” of all trades, acquired her skill set at an early age growing up in the world of sales and small business. Graduating from East Carolina University with a degree in Communications and Marketing, Olivia uses her diverse experience in interior design, sales and marketing to match clients to their specific needs. Olivia is the icing on the cake for the Gilded Age and can be found at our brick and mortar location six days a week. Olivia can be reached via e-mail.
Baylor ABBOTT
in-house designer
Baylor rounds out our design team as our resident interior designer. Hailing from the Lowcountry of South Carolina, Baylor has spent the last few years in Boone, and is currently pursuing degrees in Archaeology and Philosophy at Appalachian State University. When not at the store, Baylor can be found tending to his garden, hiking, or climbing local crags.
MACEY SCEARCE
MARKETING ASSISTANT
The Gilded Age social media butterfly, Macey, emerges as an innovative content curator and marketing virtuoso, drawing inspiration from her diverse roots in digital design, branding, and copywriting. Currently immersed in the pursuit of a Creative Advertising degree at Appalachian State University, Macey adeptly channels her distinct skill set to steer social media strategies and drive online sales. To contact Macey directly, please reach out through Instagram!