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Written By Megin Potter
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[From the 2025 Home & Garden Magazine]

 

Designing a well-executed blueprint for an orderly home, business, and lifestyle.

Mary Cummings, the founder of Blueprint Collective, is driven to transform and inspired to curate.

Whether selling and staging a home, or managing a business’ marketing assets, she strives to create a blueprint for success.

“People sell homes for all kinds of reasons, and I’m always mindful of that,” said Mary. “Our philosophy at Blueprint Collective is to optimize our clients’ time creatively with a personalized plan, a blue print for the day-to-day, at home, and in life.”

Powerfully Personal Connections

Mary Cummings began wielding her organizational expertise while attending Saratoga Springs High School and balancing the daily operations of Saratoga’s busy Spring Street Deli.

After graduating high school in 2019, Mary received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of New York at Oswego, and her real estate license a year later.

Her experience in construction, sales, and event industries inspired the blueprint for Blueprint Collective, which launched last June. It’s an endeavor that flexes her organizational muscles while building a core community of likeminded individuals and businesses.

“What I’ve always been most fascinated with in Saratoga is the layout of the town and how there’s a little bit of everything here,” said Mary, who, along with her partner, Alexander, and their two dogs, revel in the region’s history, and its proximity to resort areas and major locales. In their free time, they enjoy socializing with friends, walks downtown, and summers spent hiking, swimming, and kayaking on Lake George.

An Enterprising Engineer

Mary Cummings engineers opportunities for connection by curating beautiful spaces and designing collaborative experiences between creators.

As a licensed real estate agent with Keller Williams, Mary evaluates each property’s market potential with precision. Through Blueprint Collective, she offers comprehensive marketing and staging services designed to position every home at its highest value.

Her signature approach combines professional staging and organization with intentional storytelling, showcasing a property’s best features through elevated design and compelling marketing. By incorporating locally sourced artwork, coffee table books from the Saratoga Springs Public Library’s book sales, and curated pieces from area makers, Mary enhances each space, adding warmth and local character.

These thoughtfully transformed homes are then strategically promoted across multiple digital platforms to maximize engagement.

Opportunity Abounds

Mary has a passion for transforming spaces, and has recently started working with Chris (Bushee, of Saratoga TODAY) to maximize their online exposure.  “My goal with the Saratoga TODAY Magazines brand is to translate its already strong presence in real life into a stronger online presence,” said Mary. To reach a larger audience and drive engagement, Mary is facilitating the creation of more videos and short-form content with the magazine’s contributors.

As Blueprint Collective celebrates its first anniversary, Mary said that of all the lessons she’s learned this year, learning how to cultivate relationships has been the most impactful.

“I’ve been working non-stop, keeping my head up and my eyes open for new opportunities to learn and connect. I’m excited to keep growing Blueprint Collective and to continue building a brand that feels like home — rooted in Saratoga, shaped by experience, and connected by community."

Begin building a blueprint for your home and business by visiting blueprintcollective.com