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ONYX+ ANCHOR

Curating Spaces, Enhancing Everyday living

Onyx + Anchor is a lifestyle and design studio rooted in Wilmington, North Carolina, dedicated to creating intentional spaces and soulful experiences. We believe a home should be more than a backdrop—it should be a sanctuary that nurtures your well-being, reflects your story, and elevates the rhythm of daily life.

Through creative consultation, host & gather design, and elevated space edits, we help you reconnect with what matters most: beauty, meaning, and ease. Whether you’re preparing for an evening around the table or refining the quiet corners of your everyday, our approach is thoughtful, sustainable, and deeply personal.

At Onyx + Anchor, we don’t just style homes—we craft environments that ground, inspire, and restore.

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ONYX + ANCHOR

Christie Raju specializes in creating thoughtful, functional spaces that blend beauty and purpose. Based along the serene North Carolina coast, she brings a relaxed yet refined design philosophy to every project, focusing on making everyday living feel effortless and inspired. Her expertise lies in curating interiors that serve as both personal retreats and inviting spaces to host, with an emphasis on the details that make a home truly lived in.

Through her blog, Gather & Nest, Christie shares her journey of transforming houses into homes, offering insights into design choices, construction tips, hosting, lifestyle, and recipes. Gather & Nest is a place where Christie reflects on her own experiences while offering creative solutions and inspiration for others navigating their home journeys. From designing layered tablescapes to crafting seasonal dishes that bring people together, her goal is to inspire readers to create environments that feel welcoming, intentional, and uniquely their own.

In addition to her blog, Christie curates The Studio—a space dedicated to design tools and small treasures. Here, she offers digital downloads filled with practical design advice, along with hand-embroidered vintage linens that bring character and craft into the home. Over time, The Studio will grow to include carefully selected vintage pieces, each chosen for its ability to layer history and meaning into modern living. Christie’s mission is to be a trusted resource for those seeking design inspiration, thoughtful hosting ideas, and a way of living that feels both beautiful and deeply considered.