Decorating by the Book

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase (00:27) Outside In by Sean Pritchard(00:45) Sean Pritchard's Career Journey(04:05) The Cottage and Charms of Living There(06:35) Influence of Gertrude Jekyll(08:20) Indoor Display and Creative Process(10:04) Creating Scents in the Cottage(12:28) Floating Flowers (14:43) Home Segment(16:27) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast with Suzy Chase

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast with your host Suzy Chase(00:19) Decorate Like a Decorator by Dara Caponigro(00:53) The journey of creating the book(01:45) The importance of valances in interior design(03:24) Using pelmets for window design(03:49) The significance of sheers and casements in design(05:45) Tips on budget-friendly room renovating(09:21) The charm of skirted tables(11:30) Transforming rooms with painted ceilings(12:59) What is great decorating?(14:30) The current state of magazine industry(18:35) Being a sentimentalist (19:59) 'Home' Segment(21:36) Finding Dara on Social Media(21:50) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast with Suzy Chase

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase(00:20) Introduction of the guest, Sean Shearer(00:39) Discussion on William Haines quote(01:24) Discussing Sean Scherer's history and career(02:03) Sean's love for antiques and his childhood influences(03:20) How Miami influenced Sean's sense of color and layering(04:44) What does Sean's home says about his personality(05:56) What exactly is a vignette?(08:06) Influence of still life in vignette building(09:19) Furniture considerations for building a vignette(11:16) Tips on how to put together a gallery wall(12:20) Decorating vignettes to change with the seasons(13:54) About Sean's shop, Kabinett & Kammer(14:59) Sean's memory of his childhood home(16:22) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book: Unplugged Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase(00:27) Anderson Somerselle(00:53) We Lived Through the NYC Earthquake(01:03) Anderson Somerselle Career Beginning and Industry Experiences(04:30) Launch of Somerselle Showroom(05:24) How Someselle Differentiates from Other Showrooms(07:46) Efficiency of Somerselle's Online Sourcing(08:09) The Tactile Experience at Somerselle(08:43) Relevance of Tactile Experience in Interior Design(10:35) Why Anderson Somerselle is not an Interior Designer(11:11) Influence of Anderson Somerselle's Childhood on Views of Home and Interior Design(14:24) Significance of Representation in Design Space(17:38) Importance of Equal Representation in Industry(20:15) Addressing Cultural Appropriation in Interior Design(21:09) Impact of Authentic Cultural Representation in Products(21:34) Working with Originators and Their Communities(22:50) Current Design Trends Anderson Somerselle Loves(24:44) Segment - Home(26:48) Where to Find Anderson Online(27:11) Thanks for Listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast with Suzy Chase

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast with Suzy Chase(00:20) Bohemian Soul by Valorie Hart and Sara Essex Bradley(01:33) The Shotgun House(01:59) The Vanishing of New Orleans(02:51) How New Orleans has Changed(03:23) The Bohemian homes(04:42) Changes in New Orleans (08:03) Meaning of Bohemian Soul(10:26) About the Authors(13:02) The Story of Andrew Lamar Hopkins(16:39) Story of Seraphin House(19:20) The Home of Dr. Jessica. B Harris(26:31) Home Segment(30:15) Outro(30:57) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book with Suzy Chase

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase(00:19) Decorating by the Book Unplugged featuring Alex Back of Couch.com(00:47) Discussion on Alex's past company success(01:04) Alex introduces us to his new venture, Couch.com(01:17) How Couch.com works(03:33) What's the difference between "sofa" and "couch"(04:38) Tips on what to consider when Couch Shopping(06:44) Discussing the hype around the Cloud Couch(10:08) Why Couch Cushions Sag and Refurbishing Tips(12:02) Sectionals, good or bad(14:00) Alex Back's personal favorite couch(14:48) Throw Pillows(18:32) Should We Buy the Warranty(21:09) Memories of Home(22:56) Where to Find Alex on the Web and Social Media(23:23) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast with Suzy Chase

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast with Suzy Chase(00:20) Emily Evans Eerdmans(01:07) Discussion on previous books written with Mario Buatta(01:44) The process of creating the book about Mario Buatta(08:06O Mario Buatta and his style(11:04) How Mario turned himself into a brand (14:44) Emily's memories and personal experiences with Mario(16:46) Madeleine Castaing book that Emily wrote(19:32) Bonding with Mario's interiors(22:07) Nancy Lancaster(24:16) Design vs Decoration(25:59) The Cloverleaf bow(27:43) HOME segment: Memories of Emily's childhood home(30:15) Outro(30:36) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book with Suzy Chase

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase(00:21) Barbara de Vries author of Living Upriver(01:16) Barbara's Transition from Fashion to Writing(01:58) Journey into Book Writing(02:30) Overcoming Challenges in Photography(03:13) Approach to Book Photography(03:57) A Discussion About Book Cover Font Creation(04:55) Meaning of "Living Upriver"(07:04) Journey to Nature and Country Life(08:35) Recent Property Acquisition in Hawley, Pennsylvania(10:14) Julie Hendrick and Peter Wetzler(11:01) Kingston, New York(12:50) Tips and Ideas on Reclaiming Old Spaces(13:56) Todd Carr and Carter Harrington (19:14) Todd and Carter's Collaborative Approach(21:14) Importance of Reusing and Finding Inspiration.(21:56) Founding the anti-plastic pollution movement(22:44) Tips for reducing plastic use(24:19) HOME Segment(26:39) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book hosted by Suzy Chase

(00:03) Concept of Personal Style in Interior Design(00:13) Finding Interior Design Inspiration (00:25) How to Restyle A Home(00:33) How to use The Homestyle Handbook(00:52) Pressures of Social Media in Interior Design (01:08) Lucy's PREP Formula for Styling Homes(03:10) Creating and Using Mood Boards(11:25) Creating a 'Wow' Factor (15:33) Should You Let a Child Decorate Their Own Room(22:00) HOME segment(23:00) How to Find Lucy Gough on Social Media and the Web(24:00) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase(00:19) Decorating by the Book Unplugged with Alison Kenworthy creator of Homeworthy(00:59) Introduction of Homeworthy(03:06) Progress and Growth of Homeworthy(04:03) Curating Homes For Homeworthy(09:57) Creative Process Behind the Homeworthy Episodes(11:58) Alison Kenworthy's Home and Personal Design Style(15:41) Sharing Personal Experiences(17:15) Favorite Homeworthy Episodes(19:39) Homeworthy's Brand Growth(22:04) A Special Episode from Blacksburg, Virginia(23:20) Allie Provost's Upper East Side Apartment(25:05) Sneak Peek into Future Plans for Homeworthy(26:40) Alison Kenworthy's Go-To Interior Design Books(28:02) Home Segment(29:39) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase(00:20) Introduction David Cruz and Adam Blackman(00:53) Get to Know Adam Blackman and David Cruz(01:33) Discussion About Their Passion for Art and Interiors(03:09) Introduction to their Book(12:24) Explanation of the title Beauty and Mischief(14:11) Unique Pieces in Blackman Cruz LA(17:07) Process of Selling Items (18:31) The Clark Reilly Sofa(21:21) Brothel Chairs(22:49) Home Segment(24:27) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase(00:20) The Meaningful Modern Home by Celeste Robbins(00:55) What is a Meaningful Modern Home?(01:06) Nature in Modern Designs(01:10) Love for mid-century modernist home by Henry Dubin(01:17) Lakeside mid-century in Michigan by Winston Elting(18:14) Renovation of a Tribeca loft(18:47) Bringing Serenity into a Home(19:50) Importance of Collaboration(20:54) Home: The Segment(21:04) Growing Up in Ohio(22:25) Outro(22:41) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book hosted by Suzy Chase

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase(00:20) New Podcast Feature: Unplugged(00:30) The Guest: Interior Designer Bilal Rahman(01:16) Bilal's Journey to Interior Design(02:08) Bilal's Parents' Reaction to His Career Choice(04:03) Bilal's Childhood Influence on His Design Style(04:30) Transition from Navy to Black and White Design(05:15) Ways our Homes Look Cheap(05:33) Lighting and its Impact on Design(06:50) The Argument Against Matching Bedroom Sets(08:09) How We Devalue Our Space(08:52) Gray Hardwood Floors(09:51) Creative Solutions for Dealing with Gray Hardwood Floors(11:00) How To Find Original Art and Accessories(11:14) Importance of Emotion Invoking Artwork(13:41) The End of the Open Concept(14:10) Porcelain Countertops for Kitchens(16:46) No More Open Concepts (17:11) Return of Compartmentalize House Designs(17:43) Beige and Neutral Interior Design(18:33)The Influence of Social Media on Design Choices(18:34) Influencers and the Beige Aesthetic(19:16) Bilal Rehman Studio in Houston(20:24) Bilal's Favorite Interior Design books(21:16) Bookshelf Wealth Trend(22:10) Home Segment(23:20) Where to Find Bilal Rehman(23:48) Future Design Book (24:18) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast!

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase(00:26) Janet Parella-Van Den Berg(00:32) Intro to White and Faded(00:50) Sustainable living and restoration(01:09) Janet's personal home renovation (01:58) The new project in Tuscany(02:49) Tips for decorating in the New Year(03:46) Janet's advice to her clients about decor selection(04:24) Tips for living in a white home with kids and pets(05:53) The term “faded” in the context of decor(06:23) Discussion about different styles in the book – British, American, European(08:33) Achieving flow in a house(09:02) Tips to create the antique scandi style(10:27) The concept of restoration(12:35) Quick tips for planning a seasonal atmosphere in the home(14:04) White and Faded Academy(15:32) Discussion about Janet's New Year's Resolution for(15:58) Janet's personal journey in overcoming camera shyness(16:33) Janet's New Year's resolution for self-care(21:03) Home: The Segment(21:58) Where to find Janet online and sign up for White and Faded Academy(23:02) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast!

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast with Suzy Chase(00:20) Kathryn Crisp Greeley introduces her book, "The Collected Cottage"(00:34) Discussion about Kathryn's home, Chestnut Cottage(02:54) How is this book divided?(03:25) Antiques and their role in green design(04:07) Kathryn's blue and white collection(05:19) Difference between 'collected' and 'decorated'(06:15) Kathryn's favorite collection in the cottage(06:57) Menus, personal recipes, and seasonal tips in Kathryn's book(14:08) Various Christmas-themed collectibles and ornaments(16:50) Kathryn's New Year's Eve celebration plans.(17:38) Home Segment - Kathryn's memory of her childhood home(19:31) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast with Suzy Chase

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast with Suzy Chase!(00:20) Sheri Koones Intro(00:30) Discussing Prefabrication(01:26) Housing evolution and shortage in North America(02:31) Example of the Raleigh's Simple Home and ADU Cottage(03:15) Discussion on Simple Homes(03:38) What is an ADU?(04:44) Sears Kit houses(05:08) The progression of Kit Houses(06:03) Advantages of Prefab Construction(07:50) Cost comparison of Prefab Homes(08:15) Rebuilding homes post Natural Disasters(10:00) How homes differ globally00:11:40) Differences in housing technology globally(12:21: Description of The Maynard House(13:40) Cowboy Modern Desert Eco-Retreat(15:16) Building on protected land(16:12) Home Segment(16:52) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book with Suzy Chase(00:20) John Demsey Intro(00:35) A tour of John's home(01:13) Discussion on resilience and change(01:39) The concept behind Behind the Blue Door(02:18) Inspiration for the book(02:59) A peek into John Demsey's personal interests and passions(03:11) The connection between John's house and his life(03:35) Overcoming challenges and maintaining authenticity(03:59) The history of John's house(07:31) Collection and arrangement of several pieces of art at John's place(08:08) Things from his childhood home(09:04) John's collection of animals(10:00) Unique design of the book(11:15) Pop culture(13:07) What exact blue is the blue door(14:29) Story behind the creation of John's book(15:30) Home Segment(16:55) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast with Suzy Chase

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast with Suzy Chase(00:20) Guest introduction: Hudson Moore(01:14) Hudson Moore's personal connection to blue and white design(02:00) Hudson's minimalist lifestyle and design philosophy(02:37) Discussion on Johnson Hartig's creative use of wallpaper(03:49) The history of blue and white in design(04:50) Overview of the book's organization and chapters(05:53) Discussion on iconic designs of blue and white(06:14) The story behind navy blue(06:45) The story behind cornflower blue(07:20) Discussion on different shades of white(07:58) Explanation of the book cover design(09:05) A room by Miles Redd and David Kaihoi(10:34) Discussion on a bedroom in Hotel Peter and Paul in New Orleans(11:22) Favorite blue and white interior design projects(11:33) Jean-Louis Denoit kitchen design(12:18) Trends in decorating and blue and white's evolving role(13:36) The last section of the book: Iconic Designs(14:59) Home Segment: childhood home memory(17:01) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast(00:20) Guest Introduction - MK Pritzker(00:33) MK Pritzker's role as the First Lady of Illinois(01:16) Discussion about MK's book(01:37) The story of the Governor's mansion(02:49) The process of writing the book(03:38) Working with interior designer Michael Smith(04:46) Creating a historical space with a relaxed elegance(06:14) Richard Hunt sculpture (08:17) Abraham Lincoln beardless portrait(08:58) Decorator Frances Elkins(10:39) Discussion about the former Illinois first ladies(11:56) Story of saving the mansion from demolition(13:11) The elliptical staircase(14:08) The Lincoln Parlor(14:53) The Governor's Dining Room and Kankakee Room(16:54) Podcast Segment "Home": Memory of a childhood home(17:15) MK Pritzker Childhood Memories and Lessons(19:12) Outro(19:38) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast(00:20) Interview with Nina Farmer begins(00:40) Nina Farmer's early life and background(01:35) Transition to studying public health and interior design(04:05) Nina's first interior design project: her own home(05:28) Trip to Morocco and its influence on Nina's work(07:10) Mitch Owens' view of Nina's design approach(07:44) Nina's approach to design and mix of old and new(10:07) The importance of designing interiors with respect to their time and context(10:52) Nina's tips for modernizing historic homes(11:25) Viewing the home(12:53) Threads of Inspiration section (16:59) Incorporating older art in design(20:30) Nina Farmer's social media(21:10) Thanks for listening!

(00:00) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast(00:20) Introduction of William Abranowicz(00:56) Beginning of William's journey into photography(01:57) Discussion about The Catskill Mountains and Hudson Valley(03:33) Definition of 'upstate' according to William(04:01) How William chose the homes featured in the book(04:55) The intangible qualities captured in the book(06:04) William's attraction to Margaretville(06:56) Margaretville's claim to fame as the Cauliflower capital of the world(07:43) Discussion about a jumping photo in the content page(08:38) An important thread about Native Americans in the book(09:34) Introduction to Melora Kuhn's home in Germantown, New York(10:03) Introduction to Melora's house(10:39) Expression of a person in the place they live(11:00) Unique aspects of each house(11:10) Description of Malora's home(11:43) Home segment intro(11:55) Home segment(12:35) Web and social media details(12:52) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast!

(00:00) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast(00:10) Your Host Suzy Chase(00:21) Newell Turner(00:26) Mexican: A Journey by Design by Newell Turner(01:15) Diana Kennedy(01:30) Mexican(01:41) Diana Kennedy Mexican cuisine(02:00) Mexico(02:20) Newell Turner The Author(03:10) Mérida, Yucatán(03:15) Mexican The Book(03:50) Mexican Design(04:20) Next Career(04:37) Peace on Earth(04:54) Travel(05:28) Cultural Treasures(05:55) The Country Mexico(06:28) Getting To Know People(06:46) Stephen Drucker(07:32) The Book (07:40) Newell Turner Instagram(08:00) Drucker(08:25) A Visual Narrative (08:55) The Only Design Book Podcast(09:32) Susana Ordovás(09:45) An American From Mississippi(10:04) Newell Turner's IG(10:30) Understanding Where Design Comes From (10:42) University of Mississippi(11:12) Understanding Your Audience(11:47) Turner(12:12) Positive Response(12:50) Decorating by the Book Podcast(13:26) Baroque(13:52) Exuberant(13:58) Pyramid(14:16) Red Pyramid(14:26) Purples(14:31) Greens(14:46) The Podcast(15:02) Baroque Was Exuberant(15:30) Neoclassical(15:59) Book Cover(16:41) Diaz(17:03) Cathedral In Mérida(17:17) Paseo de Montejo (17:25) Palacio Cantón(17:34) Newell Turner The Author(18:11) Spanish Colonial(18:30) Spanish Influence(18:50) Cultural References(19:17) Courtyard(19:25) Indoor Outdoor Living(19:36) Convivencia(19:51) Art Deco(19:57) Mayan Deco(20:18) Deco(20:38) Maya Traditions(20:58) Mayan Deco Artistry(21:38) Relief Work(22:04) The Book Cover(23:16) Luis Barragán (23:49) Poured Concrete(23:51) Stone(23:53) Terra Cotta(23:57) Texture(24:04) Barragán Glass(24:32) Mexican Modernism(24:46) Color(24:54) Barragán Pink(25:10) Contemporary(26:00) Oasis(26:20) Center Courtyard(26:41) Mississippi(27:12) The Book Cover(27:30) Moroccan Architecture(28:10) Mexican by Newell Turner(28:38) The Moon(28:45) Storms(29:00) Newell Turner Author of Mexican(29:49) TNT3 on IG(30:30) A Stunning Book(30:42) Thanks for ListeningChapters, images & show notes powered by vizzy.fm.

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