About
Curated Living with French Soul
Born of imagination, rooted in heritage, created for women.
Discover the story behind Merze Lifestyle.
Merze Lifestyle helps women create spaces and moments of clarity, balance, and beauty — at home, at work, and in everyday life.
Meet the Founder
Meet the Founder
I’m Mary Madore-Hickey, the founder of Merze Lifestyle. For decades, I built a career advising executives and leading large-scale programs in corporate America. I loved the work, the challenge, and the growth it brought me. Alongside that journey, I nurtured my love for design, storytelling, and creating meaningful spaces.
Those two worlds, the boardroom and the home, shaped me equally, and both live at the heart of Merze Lifestyle.
Why Merze
The name Merze comes from my daughter’s childhood imagination. As a little girl, she created three make-believe friends: Merze, Girl Dale, and Rosy Boo Collar. To her, they were playmates. To me, they became symbols of creativity, love, and the joy of seeing life through fresh eyes. Choosing Merze for my brand honors that spirit of imagination and the way it taught me to see beauty in everyday moments.
Raised in a family that celebrated its Breton roots through language, food, and gatherings, I grew up deeply connected to my French heritage. When I first visited Provence, walking through lavender fields and stone villages, I felt an unmistakable sense of homecoming. It was a feeling of recognition and belonging, something that lived beyond place and into memory. That experience shaped Merze Lifestyle into more than a shop or a journal.
It became a philosophy of living rooted in beauty, balance, and authenticity.
