In The Woodlands, where architectural refinement meets the natural beauty of East Texas pines, a new design firm is quietly shaping what it means to feel at home. Holiday Haven Interiors, founded by mother-daughter team Amy Jackson and Rachel Somma, brings a deeply personal approach to interiors, one that blends heritage, artistry, and an intuitive sense of comfort. Their partnership seems effortless, built on years of shared creativity long before the business took form.
With Somma’s degree in interior design and Jackson’s background in general contracting, the two have collaborated for years on everything from family homes to special events.
“Looking back, there’s always been an unspoken partnership between us,” Jackson says. “There were times I’d send her a blueprint and ask her to design a room from fixtures to furnishings. It evolved naturally.”
When both women relocated to The Woodlands, they saw an opportunity to turn their longstanding creative bond into something lasting.
“The timing felt right,” Jackson says. “We wanted to create a company that reflects both our perspectives—the structure and the soul of design.”
That duality is at the heart of Holiday Haven Interiors.
Storytelling Through Design
Jackson describes her process as rooted in context.
“I don’t follow a specific style,” she says. “Each project has its own environment, its own story. I take cues from the landscape and use natural elements like stone, pottery, and concrete to define a space.”
Favoring oversized lighting, statement art, and pieces that act as visual anchors, Jackson believes that “every room should have one element that tells the story of the home.”
Somma’s sensibility brings balance.
“She’s the editor,” Jackson says with a smile. “I can get carried away wanting to add more, and she knows exactly where to stop. Our differences always end up serving the design.”
What distinguishes Holiday Haven Interiors is not just their aesthetic but their intent. They design homes that feel lived in—layered, meaningful, and quietly luxurious. That ethos is evident in their projects across The Woodlands, where nature often plays a guiding role.
“Life here moves quickly,” Jackson says. “We want to create spaces that offer calm—where materials, textures, and light invite you to slow down.”
Beyond the Holidays
Although the name Holiday Haven Interiors hints at their love of seasonal design, the firm’s vision extends well beyond the holidays. For Jackson, those origins are more symbolic than seasonal.
“The holidays were always when our family came together—decorating, entertaining, creating beauty in our surroundings,” she explains. “That spirit of connection and tradition became the foundation for how we approach every project.”
Today, their work blends timeless design principles with personal storytelling. Heirloom furniture sits comfortably beside modern fixtures. Natural stone contrasts with polished brass. Spaces feel curated but never contrived, an aesthetic that feels perfectly at home in our community.
“A home should evoke a sense of comfort and belonging,” Jackson says. “It’s where we build our lives. Our job is to help clients express that through their space.”
At Home in The Woodlands
As for the future, Jackson and Somma envision continued growth within the community they’ve come to love.
“The Woodlands has a strong sense of identity,” Jackson says. “People here value family, craftsmanship, and home. That aligns with everything we believe in as designers.”
In a field often defined by trends, Holiday Haven Interiors stands apart for its grounding in authenticity—two generations united by a shared eye for beauty and a reverence for what home truly means.