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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 40:29

From childhood dreams inspired by a transformative day in Manhattan to co-founding Chairish, Anna Brockway's love for New York City has come full circle in a stunning apartment overlooking Central Park. Today, we explore her collaboration with interior designer Elizabeth Cooper, transforming a postwar Rosario Candela building into a vibrant, deeply personal sanctuary. Guest host and Veranda Editor in Chief, Steele Marcoux, sits down with Anna and Elizabeth to discuss the project—featured in Veranda's latest issue—and how they decorated her NYC home (almost) entirely with Chairish finds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The dress didn't fit, seasons of life, and what I'm loving lately

How We'll Live Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 70:18

In this solo episode, I'm sharing my decade long experience working to heal my relationship with myself and specifically my body image. I share how I knew it was time to make a change, what I was feeling and doing during that time period, the negative rhetoric in our society around “the smaller the better” when it comes to women's bodies, and “less is more” when it comes to food, the small steps I took that led to bigger change, what I learned, and how I feel today. Holiday gift guides My Gift Guide: https://shopmy.us/haileydmiller/gift-guides Chairish Tappan Collective Morning quiet - using meditations from my oura ring or insight timer. I've heard that people really like Decorating for Christmas To do lists Follow Me on Instagram

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Returning To Art with Tracy Allegro

Brush Work

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 52:33

After taking a near 20 year hiatus, Tracy Allegro returned to her painting with a zeal and dedication that hasn't let up since. Join us in a conversation on the importance of joy, how art never really leaves your life, and why you should pick up the paint brush again.Find Tracy Allegro: https://www.tracyallegroart.com/ https://www.instagram.com/Tracyallegroart/ Mentioned in the episode: CVP from Art2Life https://www.art2life.com/about-cvp/ Chairish art market: https://www.chairish.com/ Chateau Orquevaux: https://www.chateauorquevaux.com/ North River Art Fair: https://www.northriverarts.org/Festival-of-the-Arts Want a postcard print from me? Send me a dm on Instagram with your name and address~Brush Work Episode # 101Join the Summer Art Marathon: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork/2024/5/7/summer-art-marathon Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets to keep us in the studio. New episodes every Tuesday! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniescott.art/ Website: http://www.stephaniescott.art/brushwork Music by @winepot https://www.instagram.com/thewinepot/ Submit to Brush Work: https://www.stephaniescott.art/brush-work-submission Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

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#201: Tips for Thrifting and Vintage Shopping w/ Virginia Chamlee

Mary's Cup of Tea Podcast: the Self-Love Podcast for Women

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 49:14

Today we're talking THRIFTING! If you're anything like Mary, you love secondhand stuff and the unique joy it brings to your home. Artist and collector Virginia Chamlee joins us to share her tips, tricks, and secrets to scoring vintage furniture. You will learn... - how thrifting builds confidence - tips for finding valuable vintage furniture and decor - mistakes people make when they shop secondhand Virginia Chamlee is a writer, artist, entrepreneur, and avid collector of vintage. She is the author of Big Thrift Energy, a manual for finding beautiful (often valuable) pieces of design for pennies on the dollar, and a source of inspiration for those looking to collect or style vintage in their own homes. A lifelong collector of vintage design, Virginia has spent years scouring thrift stores, estate sales, antique malls and flea markets for truly incredible, museum-worthy finds (like that Goyard trunk she found for $90, or the floor-length Christian Dior cape scored at Goodwill for $9). She believes even the most high-quality design should be accessible for everyone, and that the antiques industry is long overdue for a shakeup (and maybe a little more, well... energy). An accomplished artist, her paintings and prints are available via exclusive partnerships with Chairish, Artfully Walls and Anthropologie. Virginia is also a professional writer with bylines at PEOPLE, Buzzfeed, Eater, Bustle, and others. Follow Virginia on Instagram: @vchamlee Get Virginia's book, Big Thrift Energy here: https://amzn.to/3V7zAPY And if you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and share it on social media! Make sure to tag @maryspodcast and @vchamlee Mentioned In This Episode... estatesales.net

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Ruth's Pyrex Story

Pyrex With Bex

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 34:30

Host Bex Scott talks with another Pyrex collector in today's episode, but this time it's a conversation with her first Canadian guest! She welcomes Ruth from Periwinkle Collectibles to the show and they talk all about Pyrex, thrifting, and the life cycle of secondhand items. Ruth also shares her greatest Pyrex finds with Bex, finds from out in the wild.Ruth has been an avid thrifter for years but her “gateway Pyrex” happened in 2012 or 2013 when she discovered a 404 Poinsettia bowl in a church thrift store for $10. That led her into what she calls “Pyrexia” and she became a knowledgeable avid collector. Ruth tells Bex what the local market is like in her part of Canada, how thrifting prices have changed, and how she enjoys bringing dishes to family potlucks in some of her treasured Pyrex pieces. Ruth collects a lot of vintage items aside from Pyrex and Bex learns what they are. She also identifies which ones she needs to research because Ruth's many passions include names that aren't known even to Bex. Ruth has words of advice for all collectors about passion and joy. Resources discussed in this episode:Ruth at Periwinkle CollectiblesChairishDelfiteJeannette GlassMcKee GlassFenton cake plateCathrineholmGeorges Briard balloons and more Georges Briard balloonsChalkware fish—Contact Rebecca Scott | Pyrex With Bex: Website: PyrexWithBex.comInstagram: @pyrexwithbexContact Bex on her website—TranscriptBex Scott: [00:00:02] Hey everybody, it's Bex Scott and welcome to the Pyrex with Bex podcast where, you guessed it, I talk about vintage Pyrex, but also all things vintage housewares. I'll take you on my latest thrifting adventures, talk about reselling, chat with other enthusiasts about their collections, and learn about a bunch of really awesome items from the past. Subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you love listening to podcasts so you don't miss a beat. Bex Scott: [00:00:30] Hey everybody, welcome to another episode of the Pyrex with Bex podcast. And I'm very excited because today I have my first Canadian guest on the show. We have Ruth with Periwinkle Collectibles. You can find Ruth on Instagram at Periwinkle Collectibles as well. Welcome, Ruth. Ruth: [00:00:49] Hey, thanks for having me. Bex Scott: [00:00:51] Thanks for joining me. It's awesome to have another fellow Canadian on the show. Ruth: [00:00:56] Yay! Go go, Canada! Yeah. Bex Scott: [00:00:58] Yeah. The snowy Canadian weather we have now, it's cold. Ruth: [00:01:05] And the place where when people complain about the cold, you just go, but I live in Canada. Bex Scott: [00:01:12] Yeah. So I wanted to start off today with how you got into Pyrex and vintage collecting. Ruth: [00:01:20] That's a great question. I've been thrifting for a very long time, and so I was buying vintage things before they were vintage. But I'd say that my real gateway piece of Pyrex was a 404 Poinsettia bowl with lid and cradle that I found at a local church thrift store. It was behind the glass. It had a $10 price tag on it, which at the time - I think it was about 2012, 2013, you know, somewhere in there - and I literally did not have $10 cash in my pocket because at that point, that thrift store was super cheap, and I would often go with a $5 bill and buy things on my lunch hour from the day job. So they had this $10 piece of Pyrex behind the glass. I thought it was really pretty and that I could use it for Christmas serving. And so I ran across the street to the ATM, paid a ridiculous fee to get $10 out - I think it was at the time, I think it was like $2 or something, and I thought it was crazy - and ran back and bought that piece of Pyrex, took it home and started researching it because I bought it because it was pretty, it was a nice shape. And I had been buying, you know, like I said, vintage and thrifted goods for several decades before that. But that was the piece that really led me down the rabbit hole of Pyrex, was that $10 purchase. Little did I know what that, you know, I'm complaining about the $2 ATM charge. Little did I know what it was really going to cost me. Bex Scott: [00:03:02] That's amazing. I wish that would have been my first Pyrex find because I love the Poinsettia. It's so beautiful. Ruth: [00:03:11] Something about the gold on the red is just so pretty. And since then I have found the large casserole, the 045 with the designed lid. You know, the Christmas one also, I think some people call it Poinsettia as well. I can't remember off the top of my head what the name for it is. And I actually have the box. That's one of the few pieces that I have a box for. I'm not as much of a cradle and box collector as some people are, but I have found that one with the box and the cradle, paid a little more than $10 for it, but I think I paid like, I don't know, $30 for it back in like 2014. And I thought that was a lot of money. That progression of what I think is a lot of money for Pyrex has slightly changed since those days. Bex Scott: [00:04:02] Oh no kidding, I would have loved to find it for 10 or 30. Now that would be a steal. Ruth: [00:04:08] That was back in the day when I could go on Kijiji, for the non-Canadian listeners is like what Craigslist used to be. But you would go on Kijiji and I would hunt for Pyrex. And of course, you know, you find a lot of things labeled Pyrex that weren't, but you know, there would be a lot of things listed for $10, $20 that wow, you know, if I had a crystal ball, there's a few more things I would have bought back then. Bex Scott: [00:04:35] No kidding. I was looking through Facebook the other day in a city close to me, and there was a collector that was liquidating his whole collection of Pyrex. He had everything, and I messaged him and he said, oh, I have got probably 380 messages to get through. And there were a few pieces that I really wanted that he had, but it ended up that he was asking for like $450 for a set of pink bowls and turquoise bowls, and it's like, sorry, I can't pay that much for them. Ruth: [00:05:08] Yeah, it's funny when people want online world market prices on a local marketplace. Bex Scott: [00:05:18] Yeah, yeah. Ruth: [00:05:20] People don't necessarily drive those things, you know. Or they go, oh, but I found that on Chairish it's worth yadda yadda yadda. But that's like the highest level of where designers go to buy things like don't ever base any price on Chairish. And so many people who don't even know how to look up an eBay sold or look and see what did it actually sell for on Etsy. Oh, but it's on Etsy for $682. Yes, it's listed for that. Bex Scott: [00:05:51] Yeah. My favorite is when you go into some of the smaller thrift shops and they have the printout of the eBay listing and not the sold, and then they've priced their item based on that little printout that they have. I just want to go up to them and be like, no, this isn't the price. Ruth: [00:06:08] Have you been to garage sales where they do that? Bex Scott: [00:06:10] No. Ruth: [00:06:11] Yeah, I've been to a few where they do that. And it's just, I'm just like, well, good luck. You're still going to have it all at the end of the day. Not necessarily a well received comment. That's usually when my garage saling partner pulls me by the hand and goes, Quiet, let's just leave. Bex Scott: [00:06:31] Not today. Ruth: [00:06:33] Not today, not today. I've been known to tell a thrift store manager or two what I thought about certain prices, and what the difference is between an online worldwide market and their little thrift store in the corner of Darkville, southern Manitoba. But anyhow. Bex Scott: [00:06:53] Oh that's great. I wish we lived closer so I could take you with me. I need someone like that. Ruth: [00:06:59] Oh, I've been known to embarrass people, but, I mean, in reality, if they don't get the appropriate customer feedback, if everybody just shakes their head and goes, no way and walks away, how do they know? Bex Scott: [00:07:13] Yeah. Ruth: [00:07:14] The sad part is there's almost always, in the end, somebody who will pay that price. I mean, not always. Sometimes you see it sitting on the shelf or in the cabinet for weeks or months on end. And then what happens? It goes in the trash. Bex Scott: [00:07:27] Yeah. Ruth: [00:07:28] When nobody buys it, I don't know. Bex Scott: [00:07:30] That's sad. Ruth: [00:07:32] Yeah. Really sad. Really, really sad. Bex Scott: [00:07:36] Do you have any family members that collect as well? Ruth: [00:07:40] Not that collect Pyrex. No. I am the one that they humor when it comes to Pyrex, I have other family members that collect other items, but I'm definitely the person with the Pyrexia. The person that loves the vintage bowls and the vintage casseroles more. And I joyfully like to bring dishes to family gatherings, you know, if appropriate. You know, I won't bring one of my treasured bowls to a cement picnic table lot in the middle of the park. But I love to, you know, use them to bring things to family potlucks or wherever when possible. When possible. Because it's nice to share when people go, oh, that's a pretty bowl. Oh yeah. Bex Scott: [00:08:33] Yeah. Let me tell you about this bowl. Yeah. Ruth: [00:08:40] Yeah, yeah. They're like don't comment or she'll tell you all about it. Bex Scott: [00:08:43] Yeah. They whisper in the background of the family events, Don't bring up the Pyrex bowl. Ruth: [00:08:49] Yeah. So no, no one else in the family collects it. Do I gift certain patterns and things to people where I'm like, oh, I don't like this pattern quite as much. It's not a super, you know, in the collecting world it has a different perspective than to someone that's going to use it. They're always like, well, if I take this, am I allowed to put it in the dishwasher? Like they all know that. It's like, yeah, there's things you put in the dishwasher and things you can't put in the dishwasher. Bex Scott: [00:09:23] Absolutely. And what have been your best Pyrex finds to date that you've had? Ruth: [00:09:32] Oh boy. I have been very fortunate and been gifted to find a lot of great Pyrex out in the wild. Especially, like I said, I've been really looking for it for a dozen years and you know, over ten years ago it was much, much an easier story. I have found Gooseberry, pink Gooseberry at the thrift. I have found the yellow and black Gooseberry at the thrift. I have found almost every refrigerator dish that is commonly found at the thrift. What was my best? I think the one I was most excited about was when I found the yellow and black Gooseberry set way back at the beginning. One of my kids was with me, they were a kid at the time, you know, a child at the time, and they spotted it like they were learning to spot Pyrex for me. Bex Scott: [00:10:21] That's fun. Ruth: [00:10:23] She spotted it and she was so excited. And I remember it was $14.99 for the full set of all four, yellow and black, in good shape on the thrift store sell. Like that one really sticks out in my mind. But there's lots of other pieces of primary. I found the Turquoise bowl set at the thrift. I have found Butterprint dozens of times. There's an awful lot of Butterprint where I live. I don't know if it's one of the old department stores used to carry it, but it used to show up almost, I wouldn't say weekly, but monthly for sure, I could find Butterprint. Yeah. I mean, not the pink or the orange, but the regular Butterprint. It was pretty common to find a piece of it. Now, generally all I find of that is the dishwasher pieces of Pyrex that in my family we have a tradition when you find a, my tradition, when you see a dishwasher piece of Pyrex on the shelf, you hum Taps. You thank it for its service. Bex Scott: [00:11:33] Oh, I love that. I'm gonna have to start doing that. Yeah. Ruth: [00:11:37] Yeah. Bex Scott: [00:11:38] In memory of this Pyrex dish, what it used to be. Ruth: [00:11:42] Yes, exactly. Oh, isn't there nothing sadder than finding, oh, my gosh, I have found a Pink Daisy at the thrift store. Like the casseroles, the space savers, not so much the space savers, but the 043s and the 045s, have found those a couple of times at the thrift. Actually found an 045 on the thrift store shelf two, three years ago? I think that's about as recent as I can remember finding that. The good old days. The good old days when nobody knew what it was. Bex Scott: [00:12:18] Yeah. Now it's so hard to find anything that's not dishwasher damaged. Or I find Old Orchard all the time. It's always hanging around, lurking. Ruth: [00:12:28] And Homestead. Yeah. Bex Scott: [00:12:32] Yeah, Homestead. And the primaries that are always just destroyed. Yeah. Ruth: [00:12:38] That have, yeah, yeah, that have given their shine in the service of many a batch cookies. Oh yeah. Yeah. There's lots of lots of that out there. Though, I mean,to be honest, I did find the 444 Friendship and the 443 Friendship at the thrift store just a couple of months ago. Bex Scott: [00:13:04] Oh. Awesome. Ruth: [00:13:06] It wasn't inexpensive but it was senior day. So, you know, in Canada, one of the big thrift chains on Tuesdays has 30% off for anyone over 60. So I just, I've just outed myself there. But yeah, but with the discount it was okay. And they were really nice and they were shiny. And I'm like, you know, yeah, I've never had these. And really in 12 years I've had the 442 a couple of times, but I'd never had the two larger ones. So I thought what the heck? And I bought them for myself and now I'm going, what am I going to, yeah, because sometimes when they're in really good shape and you're like, oh, I know this is, you know something I can enjoy for a while. And when I'm done enjoying it, I can pass it on at a decent enough price point to make someone else happy. Bex Scott: [00:14:05] Exactly. Yeah. So what would you say thrifting and Facebook Marketplace are like where you live? Are prices high, is there a good selection? Ruth: [00:14:16] I would say things are fairly moderate. I mean, some of the stores think they have gold every time grandma donates her Butterprint bowl, but then the items frequently don't get purchased. So there's a few of the chains are bad at high pricing things, the thrift stores, but overall it's moderate. Facebook marketplace is a, we don't have the time to discuss, pricing is all over the place because, you know, people can list things for whatever they feel is an appropriate price. And some people think Chairish is where you get your pricing, and other people just want to get rid of the old bowls that they're having to clean up. So it's, uh, it's a very mixed bag. If people ever post anything that's good at a reasonable price, though, you can bet it is snapped up faster than you can say, I'm in my car and on my way to go pick it up so it can be quite competitive. If you're trying to find some pieces for yourself that are reasonably priced, or if you're a full time reseller who's trying to pay the bills with what you're making on flipping the treasures that you find. So I would say moderate to ridiculous, depending upon the sort of store and/or the person listing the item. So there's still some treasures to be found out there, but it's quite, quite competitive. And as you know, over the pandemic, the amount of people that are resellers increased exponentially. For the people who have been doing it for a long time and making a living at it, it certainly made their lives, I have a lot of, I know there's a lot of people that have disparaging things to say about resellers. Sorry, that's the word we use now. Used to always be pickers, you know, antique dealers. There was different terms for it. I have a lot of sympathy for them, their lives are not, not that their lives are ever easy, but it's definitely a lot more challenging than it used to be. Bex Scott: [00:16:23] Right. Yeah, I agree, and I kind of feel like I contributed to some of that unhappiness because I started in the pandemic and I started reselling. So I always feel guilty. I'm like, oh no, look what I've done, I've contributed to the people who are making people's lives harder. Ruth: [00:16:41] But you're still doing it. There's a lot of people who started during the pandemic and have already bowed out, like the attrition rate, at least, you know, by the amount of local vintage seller Instagram accounts that I follow, there's been a fairly high attrition rate. I'd say 40, maybe 50% of them are still going. Maybe, that's likely closer to 40%. So it's like anything, it's becomes either a necessity because, you know, our options for making money during that time were more difficult. So I mean, people are having, doing what they have to do or, you know, learning things because they had time. And then as other opportunities opened up again, they moved on. And that's cool. You know, everybody has the right to earn a living in the way that they feel is appropriate, and of course, legal and ethical, legal, of course, you know, no question there. And then the ethics of reselling, I mean, obviously, as someone who resells to help fund my collecting habits, I find it ethical and a great way to keep things out of the landfill because there is such a abundance of items. I know you say like, how is the thrift store and how is Facebook Marketplace, and yes, there's competition over certain items, but as a whole, the amount of goods that are available to us within the recycling cycle of, you know, post-consumer items, it's so huge. Ruth: [00:18:22] There is so much stuff that anyone that says that resellers are driving up the prices is looking at the big picture through a toilet paper tube, like they're looking at one little section, a few portions of items, you know, a few select, more what is in fad or what is popular right now for collecting. Are those prices up a little bit because more people are looking for it? Yeah, but that is 2% of what is out there. There is so much stuff that, you know, your number one choice, you know, of course, always is use what you have. Your number two choice is buy secondhand. And then of course number three is buy new. Unless you're talking about underwear, you know, I'm sorry but underwear, always buy new. Underwear, mattresses. But just about anything else, you know secondhand is the way to go if you have to buy it. But that's not the question that you asked. So I'll rein myself in once again. Bex Scott: [00:19:31] No, that's good. And I've heard there's so much stuff out there that's being donated and I guess trying to be donated that they're just redirecting stuff to the landfills. So the secondhand stores, they can't keep up. So if we can help with that in any way, then I think it's worth it. Ruth: [00:19:51] Absolutely, absolutely. And I think the whole collecting of vintage items from the past is one, it's earth friendly to continue to enjoy items that have already been made, but it's also a great way to appreciate the quality goods that used to be made on our continent. And this is, again, not disparaging to a lot, there's a lot of great quality made goods being made all across the world, and I 100% support that people have the right to buy anything from wherever they want, as long as it's legal. But, you know, the things that travel the least amount of miles is always the best thing to buy if you can afford it. You know, not saying because the 100 mile diet is not practical when you live in the climates that we live in. And that's a whole nother topic too, right? I'm just saying shop secondhand. It's good for the earth. Bex Scott: [00:21:00] Yeah. I posted on my Instagram story a couple days ago, it was an old department store photo. And I got into a bit of a conversation with somebody in direct messages, and we were talking about how it would have been so cool to go back and shop in a department store with all of the awesome items that we now collect as vintage items. And she mentioned, I don't know if you guys have HomeSense in Winnipeg. It's like the home side of Winners, do you have Winners? Ruth: [00:21:28] Oh yeah, yeah. Bex Scott: [00:21:29] Where you can buy all the cheaper decor for your house. But she said, wouldn't it be weird down the road if our kids or their kids say, I want to go look at what was at HomeSense, like, that's considered vintage. And then you're looking for the Live Laugh Love posters that everybody has in their house and... Ruth: [00:21:50] Really? You think those are... I mean, there was a lot of things that came out in the 50s and 60s and 70s that nobody is collecting now. Bex Scott: [00:22:01] True. Ruth: [00:22:01] You know, not everything stands the test of time. Bex Scott: [00:22:04] Yeah. Ruth: [00:22:04] And I really hope Live Laugh Love is one of those things. Bex Scott: [00:22:08] Yeah. That one better die off because that... yeah. Ruth: [00:22:14] You know, there's just things that, but all the dollar store stuff that is just made to self-destruct in such a short amount of time is sad, but is that what people will be collecting? There's a lot of toys for my childhood in the 60s and 70s that at the time were considered not super great quality because they were made in, you know, whatever offshore country. And at the time, they were just the toys that we enjoyed that now people are collecting and are gaga over it. So it's not always, it's not always the quality. I thought at first, is it the quality of the item or is it the nostalgia of the item? Like what will we be, what will people be pining for in 30, 40 years? What will your kids be looking back with great fondness in 30 years and will be the collector things? It won't be, it's just like, you know, the oil lamps and the things that my parents generation collected that no one has any interest in today. Bex Scott: [00:23:22] Yeah. Ruth: [00:23:23] Because no one remembers them. No one has memories of their grandparents using it. They didn't grow up with it. You know, it's the silent generation. They're almost all gone. And so that stuff is just, there's a lot of it, but people aren't collecting it. And that's how things kind of cycle. Cycle in and out, you know, your mom had it, she threw it out. You know, your grandma - what was it? Your grandma had it, she threw it out, now you want it? Bex Scott: [00:23:55] Yeah. Exactly. Ruth: [00:23:57] All of that. All of that. Bex Scott: [00:24:00] And what else do you love collecting other than Pyrex? Ruth: [00:24:07] Well, it's not a short list, but to summarize, of course, Pyrex was my gateway drug for really collecting vintage items, and a lot of that had to do with where I was in my life and not raising kids anymore and having the time and the resources to do it. But I also collect Delfite glass, which is like the blue milk glass as opposed to-- Bex Scott: [00:24:35] I love Delfite-- Ruth: [00:24:35] -- gray green, which is called Jadeite. So I have quite an extensive collection of it. I have some of the Made in Canada Pyrex. Some of you may know there was a Canadian Pyrex factory for a little under ten years outside of Toronto, and they made a couple of beautiful patterns in Delfite, and also in some other beautiful blue milk glass that I'm quite fond of. And the Jeanettes, and the McKee, you know, the slightly older than that late 40s to early 50s stuff that Pyrex made from the 30s and 40s. That's when most of that Delfite came out. I can't so much afford the blue milk glass that came out in the previous century, like before 1900 and the 19th century. I admire it, but a lot of it has become so pricey I can't collect it. But anyhow, okay, what I like. I have a fairly extensive Fenton Cake plate cake stand collection. Bex Scott: [00:25:37] Ooh, I like those. Ruth: [00:25:38] I have some yeah, they're, I love pink, I love pink and turquoise and ruffly and girly and I just like that kind of stuff, you know, which is kind of Pyrex is a real gateway to that with the pink and the turquoise. I have quite an extensive Federal glass collection. I think I have over, yeah, over 100 pieces of that, mostly because I really like the colored dots that they released a lot of them. A lot of the Federal glass was only, the patterns were only released in Canada, so it's a little bit easier to find here. So I'm quite drawn to those patterns, like the, okay, I won't start listing them all, but Federal glass and I have a bit of Hazel-Atlas and some Fire-King, some Cathrineholm, some George Briard enamel. You know, the Cathrineholm leads you down the enamel path, and then you start picking up some fennel, you know, and some George Briard and some, I really love the balloons, the George Briard balloons pattern. It's just blue and turquoise. It's just beautiful. I love it. That's dishes. I have a weakness for vintage handmade items, very particularly in all the different types of embroidery that are out there. My mother was a prolific creator of fiber items, from quilting to many different types of embroidery to crochet and that, well, she was also a product of her generation, right? Silent generation. Ruth: [00:27:17] She was, she grew up and was taught how to sew and crochet and tat and can and pickle and butcher and, you know, all those kinds of things. And so I, you know, grew up with all of that, did not appreciate it when I was a child, did not appreciate it when I when I was a young adult. But as I grew older, I learned to appreciate it more as I tried to do things myself that appeared very easy because my mother so seamlessly in my mind, you know, because she had decades of practice, would whip off. Oh, you want a bag for your gym clothes? You know, sat down at her sewing machine, whip, whip, here it was. Oh, you didn't like that color blouse? You want it in this color instead? Okay. And she'd whip it up for me, you know, it seemed so seamless. And then I tried doing those things myself. Not quite as seamless, but, I mean, I did, yeah. Yeah, I, you know, I like sewing, but I love vintage embroidery, vintage cruels, needlepoint, petit point. Not a huge fan of cross-stitch because it's more of a math endeavor. You just have to count and keep all your x's the same size, whereas the other ones, wow, there's a hierarchy, there's a snobbery on the embroidery scale. But anyhow, in my mind, you know, no, there's just ones I like more than others. Ruth: [00:28:42] What else? I have collection of chalkware fish in one of my rooms. I also have a collection of wood plates. I also have a collection of ceramic deer. Being retired has its privileges because it also means I collect things and sometimes they stay with me and other times the art of acquiring the collection, of finding it, of thrifting it, you know, I'm a very regular thrifter, is the part that I really enjoyed. And at the end I decide that the enjoyment of that collection needs to move on to someone else. And so I will part with, I will part with the collection because I have collected another couple of dozen other things that I collected until it wasn't enjoyable, or it got to the point where the things I wanted were no longer easy to acquire and I moved on. Which is interesting because Pyrex is one of those things that I got to the point where the things I kind of wanted were no longer easy to acquire, but I kept, I've probably kept about 20, 25% of all the Pyrex I've ever owned, and I have a couple of hundred pieces. So I've moved on and shared a lot of Pyrex in my life. My kids will say otherwise, but I have. I have! Bex Scott: [00:30:09] I swear I have. Ruth: [00:30:11] I swear I have, I swear I have, I swear I have. I no longer do the three things in and one thing out. Now I'm trying to change that ratio the other way. But it's hard when you've collected things and really enjoyed them. So yeah, wow. Simple question and I went on for a while. Sorry about that. Bex Scott: [00:30:32] No, I feel like we could do another episode on just what you collect, and I would love to hear more about it because some of the names you said I don't even recognize, so I have lots of learning to do still. Ruth: [00:30:46] Yeah. Oh, I've had the luxury of having had a little bit more time to learn about those things. And when they're interesting and you go down the rabbit hole of learning about them and now information is so readily available compared to... You know, I remember thrifting and finding things back in the, you know, a couple of decades ago and to figure out what things were meant going to the library, trying to figure out what it was so you could even look for the right book if the book existed. Or talking to the antique dealers at the time who were not always very willing to share information. You know, that was a different generation and a different time, where people were much more protectionist to the information that they had, because that was how they made a living, and that was how they fed their families better than the next person, because they had that information. Like it's not a wanting of the Boomer, the previous generations to withhold information because they're being mean or insightful, regardless of the memes that are out there. It's because that information was what enabled them to make a living. And okay, whatever. You know, again, another topic. What were we really talking about here? Circle me back. Circle me back. Bex Scott: [00:32:27] No, that was a perfect reply. Perfect response. So in closing, what would you say to a new collector, or what's one piece of advice that you would give them? Could be for Pyrex, could be for vintage. Ruth: [00:32:43] Collect what you love with a caveat of 'and that your budget can support'. Bex Scott: [00:32:49] Yes. Ruth: [00:32:50] Right. Because it's not a passion project or a project of love if you're spending money on it that keeps a roof over your head and food on the table. But you have to love it first. To collect something because you perceive it as valuable or other people perceive it of value is a very sad way to live your life. Life is about love and passion and sharing and joy and being kind to other people, and if you're a collector, it has to be what you love. Bex Scott: [00:33:33] I agree, especially because so much of our lives now is determined by what we see other people have or what they're doing, and it shouldn't be that way. So collecting what you love is a perfect example of how we should be living our lives. So I think that's wonderful advice. Ruth: [00:33:52] Thank you. It's been a real pleasure speaking with you, Bex. Bex Scott: [00:33:56] Well, thank you so much for joining me today. You gave me a whole new perspective on Pyrex and collecting, and I learned so much from you. So everybody can find Ruth at Periwinkle Collectibles on Instagram. Thank you so much, Ruth.

How Style is Revitalizing Palm Beach

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 33:47 Very Popular

Palm Beach is undergoing a style renaissance, attracting new generations of bon vivants and design lovers. Nothing exemplifies this better than the resurgence of the Colony Hotel, which for generations served as a favorite getaway for royalty, movie stars, politicians, and wealthy tycoons. Under its new owners, the Colony, also known as the Pink Paradise, has turned to style setters Celerie Kemble, Aerin Lauder, Mark D. Sikes, and now Chairish, to create fresh takes on traditional Palm Beach style. To celebrate the launch of the Chairish Villa, Colony Hotel owner Sarah Wetenhall joins local designer Meg Braff, Isabel Elliman of Schumacher Hospitality, and Anna Brockway of Chairish to talk about the town's new vitality, the latest direction in hospitality design, and why Chairish, Palm Beach, and the Colony are such ideal partners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bergdorf Goodman's Linda Fargo on Bringing Glamour to Retail

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 31:58 Very Popular

One of New York City's most fashionable women—and one its most influential—LindaFargo is a style setter, a fashion force, and a master of high-end retailing. As Senior VicePresident of Fashion and Store Presentation Director at the legendary Bergdorf Goodman,she shapes the look and feel of one of the city's most iconic destinations. She sets trends,nurtures careers, and inspires all of us to dream. As Bergdorf unveils the second iterationof the Chairish Art Gallery, she talks about her legendary career, why her eye has alwaysbeen her most powerful tool, what's ahead for retailing, how she scopes out new talent, andwhy Chairish and Bergdorf Goodman are such ideal collaborators. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four Female Founders & What They've Learned in a Decade of Success

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 56:59 Very Popular

To celebrate the 100th episode of the Chairish podcast, we reached out to four women who founded enterprises that have succeeded for a full decade. At a time when most new businesses fail, these women launched companies in highly competitive fields—fashion, beauty, interior design, and online sales—and not only survived but continue to thrive. When Rebecca Hessel Cohen founded her fashion line LoveShackFancy, she was told her feminine and flirtatious aesthetic would never sell. April Gargiulo of Vintner's Daughter upended the skincare business with a single product. Charlotte Lucas pursued her love of interior design despite setbacks and self-doubt. And Anna Brockway, co-founder and president of Chairish, was told by bankers and venture capitalists that her curated approach to an online marketplace would never succeed. Here they discuss how they managed to simultaneously grow their families and build their businesses, reveal the sexism they faced and the challenges they overcame, and tell how their passions helped them to persevere, even as the business world continued to change around them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Effective "Double Duty" Furniture Pieces That Can Save Time, Space, and SANITY - Take Back Your Home

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 33:07

Shout out to our sponsors! Tech Painting Co provides both commercial and residential services throughout Virginia, including but not limited to: exterior and interior painting, painting and stripping, specialty coatings, trim repair, drywall repair and installation, wallcovering removal and installation, and more!, LWD loves working with Tech because they are organized, thorough, fair, and do incredible work! Contact by emailing richmondoffice@techpainting.com. Verve Home Furnishings sells vintage art and furniture. You absolutely must visit their RVA based store, or shop their online Chairish shop to discover one-of-a-kind, fabulous finds and new accessories. LWD always discovers something incredible for our clients at Verve! Slide into their Instagram DMs by following @VerveHomeFurnishings. Welcome to the 4th episode of the Take Back Your Home Podcast! Lee and Rebecca discuss the benefits of using double duty furniture pieces that provide storage while also functioning as furniture. They emphasize the importance of efficient storage solutions and the habit of putting things away to minimize visual clutter and maintain a sense of calm in the home. The hosts highlight various examples of double duty furniture, such as end tables with drawers, coffee tables as homework stations, and console tables for snacks and laptop usage. They also share personal experiences and offer practical tips for maximizing functionality and space in a home. Overall, this episode promotes the idea of utilizing double duty furniture pieces to save time, space, and maintain a sense of sanity and order in the home. Lee Waters is an award-winning interior designer based in Richmond, VA. The Take Back Your Home podcast is an outlet for listeners to learn design principals from one of the best, hear from/about cool companies that provide great resources for the design of your home, and more! Lee offers a course you can check out today so that you can learn how to Take Back Your Home! Register for Lee's online course! https://leewatersdesign.com/online-interior-design-courses/ Socials - IG - https://instagram.com/leewatersdesign Morrisette Media is a digital media/marketing agency based in Richmond, VA, that specializes in the creative side of marketing and branding. We love to work with small to medium-sized businesses to help grow and promote their brand to their target customers through highly thought-out commercial video and photo. Socials - IG - https://instagram.com/morrisettemedia https://linktr.ee/morrisettemedia

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The Right Paint For Your Home: Everything You Need To Know - Take Back Your Home 03 ft. Paul Lamborn

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 26:46

Shout out to our sponsors! Tech Painting Co provides both commercial and residential services throughout Virginia, including but not limited to: exterior and interior painting, painting and stripping, specialty coatings, trim repair, drywall repair and installation, wallcovering removal and installation, and more!, LWD loves working with Tech because they are organized, thorough, fair, and do incredible work! Contact by emailing richmondoffice@techpainting.com. Verve Home Furnishings sells vintage art and furniture. You absolutely must visit their RVA based store, or shop their online Chairish shop to discover one-of-a-kind, fabulous finds and new accessories. LWD always discovers something incredible for our clients at Verve! Slide into their Instagram DMs by following @VerveHomeFurnishings. Welcome to the 3rd episode of the Take Back Your Home Podcast! Today Paul Lamborn, Vice President of Tech Painting Co. joins your host Lee Waters to chat about all things paint! Paint seems binary, right? You throw it on the wall and it does it's job - but there are a LOT of factors to consider when choosing the right paint to get the look that you want. There are colors, sheens, LRVs, and many more topics that you will hear about in this episode that will help you make sure you choose the right paint for you! Lee Waters is an award-winning interior designer based in Richmond, VA. The Take Back Your Home podcast is an outlet for listeners to learn design principals from one of the best, hear from/about cool companies that provide great resources for the design of your home, and more! Lee offers a course you can check out today so that you can learn how to Take Back Your Home! Register for Lee's online course! https://leewatersdesign.com/online-interior-design-courses/ Socials - IG - https://instagram.com/leewatersdesign Morrisette Media is a digital media/marketing agency based in Richmond, VA, that specializes in the creative side of marketing and branding. We love to work with small to medium-sized businesses to help grow and promote their brand to their target customers through highly thought-out commercial video and photo. Socials - IG - https://instagram.com/morrisettemedia https://linktr.ee/morrisettemedia

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Purchasing New Furniture? Everything YOU Need to Know from Layout, Measuring, Placement, & Comfort

A Thing or Two with Claire and Erica

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 33:31

Shout out to our sponsors! Tech Painting Co provides both commercial and residential services throughout Virginia, including but not limited to: exterior and interior painting, painting and stripping, specialty coatings, trim repair, drywall repair and installation, wallcovering removal and installation, and more!, LWD loves working with Tech because they are organized, thorough, fair, and do incredible work! Contact by emailing richmondoffice@techpainting.com. Verve Home Furnishings sells vintage art and furniture. You absolutely must visit their RVA based store, or shop their online Chairish shop to discover one-of-a-kind, fabulous finds and new accessories. LWD always discovers something incredible for our clients at Verve! Slide into their Instagram DMs by following @VerveHomeFurnishings. Welcome to the 2nd episode of the Take Back Your Home Podcast! Today Rebecca joins your host Lee Waters again and they discuss the importance of proper layout and measurement in interior design, sharing their own experiences and emphasizing the significance of taking accurate measurements to ensure furniture fits perfectly in a space. They highlight the importance of respecting and efficiently utilizing resources, such as financial resources, time, and physical resources. They discuss the importance of proper furniture placement and the significance of considering comfort when purchasing furniture. The hosts introduce the floorplanner.com software as a tool to help plan and visualize the space, and they discuss the idea of having labeled storage and the need for purging and getting rid of excess items. Lee Waters is an award winning interior designer based in Richmond, VA. The Take Back Your Home podcast is an outlet for listeners to learn design principals from one of the best, hear from/about cool companies that provide great resources for the design of your home, and more! Lee offers a course you can check out today so that you can learn how to Take Back Your Home! Register for Lee's online course! https://leewatersdesign.com/online-interior-design-courses/ Socials - IG - https://instagram.com/leewatersdesign Morrisette Media is a digital media/marketing agency based in Richmond, VA, that specializes in the creative side of marketing and branding. We love to work with small to medium-sized businesses to help grow and promote their brand to their target customers through highly thought-out commercial video and photo. Socials - IG - https://instagram.com/morrisettemedia https://linktr.ee/morrisettemedia

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Same Grade, Mood Boards, and Why We Don't Get the Good Ice-Cream Bars in America

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 47:54

The oddness of mood boards, some back-to-school content, and one heck of a food journey, featuring international ice cream, dream potato-chip collaborations, and dip delicacies worth dealing with baggage claim. Buckle in! Erica loves Word. notebooks, and Claire is all about the MochiThings checklist ones. Some foods discussed: Magnum Double Starchaser, Jon and Vinny's house salad, the 40 Aprons creamy clam dip recipe, Tenayo bean dip, Brothers Products black bean chipotle hummus, NYT's vegan onion dip recipe, and Gwyneth's black bean recipe.This AIGA Eye on Design story by Elizabeth Goodspeed had us reconsidering the mood board. Decoupage! Some of our favorite pieces are ones by Michelle Kim (see also: Kneeland Co.), John Derian, Joseph Heidecker, and Quintana Partners. See also: all the good stuff on Chairish. And, PSA: Mod Podge makes dishwasher-safe gloss and has incredible branding in general.Share how you do your to-do lists with us at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, or @athingortwohq—or join our Geneva!This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Try professional counseling from BetterHelp and take 10% off your first month with our link.Discover so many more natural diamond truths at naturaldiamonds.com/thankyou.Find wellness on your next stay at Westin.Embrace BTS season with an MBA from The Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business.Start hiring now with a $75 sponsored-job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.YAY.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Professional Interior Designer Shares Tips and Tricks to Take Back YOUR Home! - Ep. 1

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 36:44

Shout out to our sponsors! Tech Painting Co provides both commercial and residential services throughout Virginia, including but not limited to: exterior and interior painting, painting and stripping, specialty coatings, trim repair, drywall repair and installation, wallcovering removal and installation, and more!, LWD loves working with Tech because they are organized, thorough, fair, and do incredible work! Contact by emailing richmondoffice@techpainting.com. Verve Home Furnishings sells vintage art and furniture. You absolutely must visit their RVA based store, or shop their online Chairish shop to discover one-of-a-kind, fabulous finds and new accessories. LWD always discovers something incredible for our clients at Verve! Slide into their Instagram DMs by following @VerveHomeFurnishings. In the first Take Back Your Home Podcast episode, hosts Lee and Rebecca discuss how to create a stylish and functional rental home, challenging the idea that nice things and children don't go together. They highlight advancements in design for families, emphasize furniture arrangement strategies, touch on psychological theories for cozy spaces, and suggest cost-effective approaches. The hosts also share personal experiences, encourage valuing one's current living space, and preview the next episode's topic on layouts. Lee Waters is an award winning interior designer based in Richmond, VA. The Take Back Your Home podcast is an outlet for listeners to learn design principals from one of the best, hear from/about cool companies that provide great resources for the design of your home, and more! Lee offers a course you can check out today so that you can learn how to Take Back Your Home! Register for Lee's online course! https://leewatersdesign.com/online-interior-design-courses/ Socials - IG - https://instagram.com/leewatersdesign Morrisette Media is a digital media/marketing agency based in Richmond, VA, that specializes in the creative side of marketing and branding. We love to work with small to medium-sized businesses to help grow and promote their brand to their target customers through highly thought-out commercial video and photo. Socials - IG - https://instagram.com/morrisettemedia https://linktr.ee/morrisettemedia

The Year Ahead: Trends to Banish, Trends to Embrace

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 46:41

Trends are inevitable. If anything, the pace of what's in and what's out seems only to accelerate. It's harder than ever to keep up—and to distinguish the best of what's new. Shannon Wollack and Brittany Zwickl of LA-based Studio Life/Style, and San Francisco designer Jonathan Rachman joins Chairish's VP of Merchandising, Noel Fahden, to look at the trends likely to shape interior design in the year ahead. Is this the year when open floor plans and open-shelved kitchens lose their appeal? Will granny chic reign? Will bouclé be banished? Is terracotta the next color obsession? The experts weigh in and reveal why there's likely to be a floor lamp or a footstool in your future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creating Retail Magic: The Chairish Art Gallery at Bergdorf Goodman

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 37:35

No other store in New York is as glamorous and fashion-forward as Bergdorf Goodman. And Bergdorf's seventh floor features the ultimate high-style home store, a long-time favorite of designers. Now, as Bergdorf's unveils the new Chairish Art Gallery, Anna Brockway, co-founder and president of Chairish, joins Bergdorf's Andrew Mandell to talk about how this exclusive collaboration came about; how Bergdorf's keeps its home floor fresh and exciting; and what these two retail powerhouses see ahead for home design and the future of shopping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Boodro On His Career, Podcasting and Everything In Between

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 54:30

To celebrate our 75th episode, we decided to flip the script! Chairish's co-founder and president Anna Brockway sat down with the esteemed host of The Chairish Podcast, Michael Boodro to discuss how he got his start and how he became one of the design world's most successful and beloved editors. In this exclusive interview, he takes us back to his beginnings in the publishing world, what it was really like as editor-in-chief of Elle Decor, how he worked alongside powerhouse names like Anna Wintour and Martha Stewart and how he landed in the world of podcasting. Tune in to hear the surprising lessons he's carried through the years and what he's learned along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there room for another online antiques marketplace?

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 48:56 Very Popular

As the likes of 1stdibs and Chairish have embraced a transactional, click-to-buy model for buying and selling online, Carmine Bruno is going in the other direction. His site, The Bruno Effect, offers something of an old-school system—it simply connects dealers with shoppers, then gets out of the way. On this episode of the podcast, Bruno speaks with host Dennis Scully about the growing pains of entrepreneurship, why he thinks there's room at the top for another online marketplace, and how the internet has changed the culture of the antiques business.This episode is sponsored by Amazon Ads and Universal FurnitureLINKSThe Bruno EffectDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

29. Interior Design + Feng Shui = Magic with Allison Ruda

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 49:31

Kristina starts the episode with a little bit of feng shui. Learn why it's important to avoid energy (and money!) leaks in the bathroom! Still want more details? Click here to access the Transformation Series and learn more! Only a few days left to join Kristina's Manifesting with Feng Shui Master Class. Click here to learn more! Meet today's guest! Allison Ruda is a Michigan based interior Designer with experience creating spaces that are both stylish and timeless for her clients. She has worked with clients across the US, with a focus in the metropolitan markets of Chicago and Detroit, and has had her work featured in publications such as Homes and Gardens, HGTV and Chairish. Allison loves creating organic, elevated, and welcoming home designs for her clients to enjoy for years to come. Allison enjoys travel, yoga, meditation, snuggling with her cat, Sheba, and spending quality time with friends and family. Links: Website: https://www.allisonrudainteriordesign.com/ Inquire to work with Allison: https://www.allisonrudainteriordesign.com/contact Click Here to read 5 Kitchen Makeover Tips on a Budget with Kristina Hollinger & Allison Ruda! Click Here to read 4 Home Office Feng Shui Tips for More Prosperity and Productivity with Kristina Hollinger & Allison Ruda!

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Featured Guest Christine Kiebert-Boss: Insight into Ralph Lauren Home and Chairish: Season 2 Episode 11

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 39:37

Co-hosts textile designer Dawn Oliveira and architect/designer Katie Hutchison speak with Christine Kiebert-Boss about working in leadership at Ralph Lauren Home and creating her Chairsh Shop

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Show 151 - Emarsys unPredictions 2022: Retail Marketing Priorities

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Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 32:21

Produced in partnership with Emarsys, an SAP company, our host Graham Barrett is joined by a panel of retail experts to talk through some of the findings of Emarsys' latest unPredictions research, which showed that almost half of American marketers say that their main priority for 2022 is to invest time in getting to know their customers better. Graham is joined online by Gregg Brockway, CEO of Chairish, Vab Dwivedi, VP Digital Products at Saatva, and Meghaan York, Global Head of Product Marketing, Marketing Solutions at Emarsys. During the show, we also hear from three US shoppers - Robin, Joyia and James - who give us an insight into their spending habits and what they want and expect from the brands they shop with. You can download the unPredictions report from emarsys.com

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"Um, What Watches?!" and Other Gifting Qs Answered

A Thing or Two with Claire and Erica

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 48:44 Very Popular

It's that sneaky second gifting season of the year (dads, grads, retirements, anniversaries…you get it!), and we're here to answer your calls for help. Ooh, speaking of calls: Want to leave us a voicemail at 833-632-5463 and share any thoughts/feelings that demand our podcasting attention? If it's time to gift someone a watch: Max Bill for Junghans and Baume & Mercier Classima are classics and about $1k. Uniform Wares has minimalist vibes and top out around $500. Check out Fewer Finer for some vintage options! We also recommend looking into a sporty/casual vintage watch from Casio or Seiko—Foundwell and eBay are great places to explore (this one, this one!). Also: Swatch does custom. If you're looking for a watch for a little, Flik Flak's still got it (see: their recent Hodinkee collaboration), and Parchie and Mini Kyomo are cute for kids, too. For true watch experts, turn to Hodinkee and Dimepiece. For men turning 40 whose watch taste is too $$$: We love the idea of a signet ring, and Kathryn Bentley does great ones. We also recommend a record player (and personally endorse Plus Audio and Technics by Panasonic Direct Drive Player System via eBay). To add to the record collection, maybe gift a subscription to Vinyl Me Please or round-up albums that came out during their birth year. Related gift: fancy speakers like the ones by Oda. Nice luggage is also a good call—we love Want Les Essentiels, Porter-Yoshida, and classics like Rimowa, Tumi, and Calpak. For hobby gifts, how about a surfboard, a film camera from Photodom, ceramics classes (s/o to Artshack near us!), or pickleball gear from Recess or Nettie (on the topic of pickleball, this New York mag profile of Connor Pardoe). Last but not least, NORMALIZE GIVING MEN FLOWERS! For retirement gifts: Ask close coworkers to participate in something personal—maybe use Tribute or Padlet or go old-school and collect pictures and letters to make a scrapbook. We also love Storyworth! Or how's about helping them get oriented with a new hobby: For the dad in our VM, maybe a Backroads Bike Tour or a Bianchi bike (find them and other snazzy bikes used on Bike Exchange). There's also personal training: For a virtual option, check out Future (a good review). When someone's having a baby but not their first one: Set the parent up with a massage (maybe an at-home one through Zeel) or food delivery from Ipsa, Three Owls, or The Culinistas. Treat them to a robe, slippers, a weighted blanket from Bearaby, or a bed tray (Chairish and 1stdibs for cool vintage ones and West Elm, and Offi for new ones) Or: Get something to keep the sibling busy! Non-messy craft projects like needlepoint/sewing kits (love Unwind Studio and LittleExplorersPlay) or a subscription to The Picture Book Club. For the new baby, what about a not-hand-me-down, home-from-the-hospital look from Makie or Lewis? Or something keepsake that second (and third and fourth) kids tend to get less of like a handknit blankie or a puzzle name stool from Damhorst Toys. What to maybe, possibly ask for when you move into a new home: A return-address stamp from Paper Source or custom house numbers from House Number Lab or Casson. Outdoor stuff can be pricier than expected, so ask for plants from Fast Growing Trees, Plant Gem, and David Austin Roses, a local-nursery gift card, or gardening tools from The Floral Society or Terrain. What about a Solo Stove or a Barebones Living Portable 30" Fire Pit? Or a grill! We like the Weber Spirit II E-210 LP and the Lodge Sportsman's Pro Cast Iron Grill. Get into composting with an indoor bin from Bamboozle. Entertaining stuff is a good call—think an Insalata Serving Bowl or platters from Conran Shop, Bitossi Home, Christian Lacroix, Farmhouse Pottery, vintage spongeware from The Six Bells, and vintage Limoges on Etsy. Ooh, and framing, c/o your local frame shop or Framebridge! Finally, stools: Artek, TipToe, Bed Bath & Beyond, Metal Lab, and ChezRai ones specifically. For other relevant recs, check out our Secret Menu wedding-registry guide. Share your gift ideas or quandries with us at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, or @athingortwohq. For many more recommendations, try out a Secret Menu membership. Produced by Dear Media

BONUS EPISODE: Love It Or Hate It Live from High Point Market

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 40:07 Very Popular

This episode was recorded live at 214 Modern Vintage during High Point Market Week. Michael Boodro hosted Chairish's signature game, Love It Or Hate It, with a panel of A-List designers including Ariene Bethea, David Phoenix, Holly Phillips, Jesse Carrier and Josh Greene. Tune in to hear their no-holds-barred opinions on this year's hottest design trends! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Ep. 243: How to Choose Fabrics with Meredith Ellis

How to Decorate

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 49:05 Very Popular

Today we welcome Dallas-based interior designer Meredith Ellis to the show. Meredith has over two decades of experience in the industry and specializes in creating soulful, layered homes that are sophisticated yet livable. Her career began while she worked under the legendary Bunny Williams in NYC before moving west to hone her skills with internationally renowned designer Michael Smith. Meredith is also the founder of JAMES showroom featuring fabric, wallpaper, furniture, lighting, and carpets for Texas and the South. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Traditional Home, Better Homes and Gardens, Southern Living, and The LA Times. We dive into Meredith's “seamless” use of fabrics with patterns, colors, and textures and tips and tricks for how (and where) to use them! What You'll Hear on This Episode: How did Meredith start a career in design? What tips & tricks did Meredith learn from working for legendary designers? Where should we begin with fabrics? What are the best fabrics for tufting? What patterns does Meredith gravitate to for sofas, drapes, and wallpapers, respectively? All about how to use fabric for lampshades. Does Meredith have tips for making bold vs. subtle decisions with patterns? How Meredith was able to use fabric in a modern way for the Kips Bay Room. When does Meredith like to use a mural wallpaper? How to bring fabric with textures and patterns into bedding. What's the best way to familiarize yourself with fabrics before choosing? Where does Meredith draw inspiration and influence? What antique malls and dealers does Meredith love? Decorating Dilemma: Hi Kristen, Your house has such classic and beautiful bones. I think the biggest bang for your buck is going to be painting and adding some color. I would draw color from the living room maybe from the Oriental rug; I would probably use sage or gray blues. Drawing shades from nature is a great way to get comfortable adding color. A real show stopper is just painting your walls, trim, and window casings. If you are just going to paint the dining room, I would do maybe a soft gray-blue and then your millwork a little darker to give some depth. On the ceiling, I would lighten up that color by half. If you need storage I would paint that breakfront a pretty high gloss color; either a contrast like black or dark dark green. You could also do wallpaper in the back of the cabinets and display the china there. In terms of the drapery, I don't think you have to do the same fabric in both of the rooms. You can do one as a pattern (in the dining room) and maybe one a little more tame (in the living room). Just have them relate on some level, but they definitely don't have to be the same. One of the other things you could do is use some bold art as a great statement piece; maybe something with some color. Since you're on a budget you could try places like Facebook Marketplace, antique malls, Chairish, or 1st Dibs. On the rug, it depends on how bold you go with art, but it definitely needs to be a low pile so you can move chairs easily in and out. You could do sisal but I would not do another Oriental since that's in your living room. Maybe a pretty stripe, diamond, or another geometric pattern. When you get to the point that your budget allows it, I would do some pretty upholstered chairs for the dining room–something that's really durable especially if you have kids. Think performance fabric or pattern. Otherwise, just paint the window frames. I also love painting doors a contrast color, so if you want you can paint the french doors either a fun color or go darker than whatever you choose for the millwork. But I really think we gotta get some green in there. A little paint can really make such an impact! This house has such great bones…good luck and please send us some pics! Mentioned in This Episode: Meredith Ellis Design Meredith Ellis on Instagram JAMES JAMES on Instagram Kips Bay Room

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Cowen Insights | Shop Chairish's Upscale Vintage Furnishings & Decor

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 23:40

Recorded on 02/02/22 Max Rakhlenko, Cowen's Retail & Fitness Analyst speaks with Co-Founder and CEO of Chairish, Gregg Brockway on the growth of the online vintage furniture and décor industry, and the rise of Chairish. Other discussion topics include factors driving the rise of furniture re-sale, and secular tailwinds supporting growth, impact of the pandemic on the industry, Chairish's relationship with the design community, recent acquisition of Pamono, and plans ahead. For Disclosures, click here bit.ly/3cPHkNW

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Chairish‘s Booming Year in Resale

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 26:37

This week on Retail Leader Trend Talk, Editor Amy Baxter sits down with Gregg Brockway, CEO and co-founder of resale marketplace Chairish to look back at the year in resale. Tune in to hear the two discuss the rising interest in resale, why millennials are so engaged in furniture resale and the role of the circular economy.

Why You Should Be Selling on Chairish | Season 2 Ep 1

The Business of Antiques

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 56:25

The British Shop transports fine art, furniture and antiques by air, land and sea around the world. David Hockney once said “Art has to move you” and The British Shop offers a service which moves ART AND ANTIQUES with attentive personal care delivering delicate items around the world. Whether you're shipping an entire container yourself or you need to ship a few items via consolidation – The British Shop is your solution for shipping antiques from Europe to the USA (or wherever else you happen to be located when listening to this podcast). Don't let the name fool you. This international antiques shipper might be called The British Shop… but they don't just do shipping from England. The British Shop does collections in France and Belgium with regular collections ALL across EUROPE. Schedule a CALL with Malcom Disson of The British Shop by visiting their website https://thebritishshop.com/ (https://thebritishshop.com/). Tell them you heard about them on the Business of Antiques Podcast to receive a special offer on your Insurance for your delivery! For the 1st episode of Season 2, we sit down for a spicy conversation with Erin Gilbert, VP of Sales, for Chairish. Chairish is the design world's ultimate destination for antiques, vintage, simply second hand, home furnishings and art. They are beloved by the interior designers, tastemakers and all the mere shopping mortals who shop the site – as well as loved by the antique dealers and designers who sell on their site. Our clients at The Antiques Diva & Co sourcing antiques in Europe or taking part in our Antique Dealer Training and Mentoring program consistently list Chairish as their favorite 3rd party sales aggregator site expressing - how easy Chairish is work with, - how they feel valued and understood as a seller listing on the site - and most importantly that they rave that Chairish is their top source of sales on a monthly basis. Newsweek listed Chairish as the "Best Online Shop" of 2021 and Chairish was the winner of USA Today´s Reader's Choice Award for "Best Place to Shop Online for Furniture and Home Decor." Proving the point that the best businesses are born out of necessity – Chairish started when Eric Brockaway, a tech entrepreneur, and his wife Anne, a fashion executive, decided to sell some of their second hand furniture – and realized there was no place for a mere mortal to sell high end furniture other than CraigsList. They dreamt of – and built – a platform where home decorators could find and cherish an expertly curated array of home furnishings and art. Erin explains how selling on Chairish differs from selling on Instagram or other platforms and how their flexibility in working with their vendors ensures vendor satisfaction. She also gives tips on how to get started as a new vendor on Chairish. She discusses photography needs, perfecting your SEO utilization and the importance of getting measurements right! Chairish offers buyers the opportunity to sort by measurement One of the key differences between Chairish and Instagram or FaceBook Marketplace is the audience – with over 30K designers sourcing on the site – their target audience ensures a reach to a wider audience than most social media accounts could ever reach on their own. Most other sales platforms charge a monthly fee in addition to commission which makes them a greater investment than Chairish – who doesn't charge a monthly fee. On Chairish, antique dealers only pay a commission when they make a sale! You also don't need to be a professional dealer to sell on Chairish, anyone can! Find out more at http://www.chairish.com/ (chairish.com) In our https://www.antiquedealertrainingprogram.com (Antique Dealer Training and Mentoring Program) I recommend antique dealers take a multi-prong approach to sales, utilizing their own website, Instagram, and 1 (or even 2) sales aggregator sites. Our second sponsor of our podcast is Ronati – https://ronati.com/ecommerce-manager/(eCM)...

What You Need To Know About Working With A Photographer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 43:08

Beautiful images of their work have become a necessary tool for any designer—used everywhere from websites to social media to magazines, books, and newspapers. But how do you find the right photographer? How much will you need to pay? And how do you turn what can be a fraught process into a rewarding, creative endeavor? Chairish's photo editor Julia Duquette and acclaimed interiors photographer Brittany Ambridge weigh in on every detail a designer needs to understand—from contracts to costs to copyright—to make this crucial collaboration successful. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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What You Need To Know About Working With A Photographer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 43:08

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How Resale is Revitalizing Home, Fashion and the Environment

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 45:05

This summer's severe weather—floods, droughts, wildfires—made it more clear than ever that we need to become better stewards of the planet. But how can home design and fashion, which are major contributors to environmental degradation, become more responsive? Jennifer Sey, Executive Vice President & President of Levi's Brand and Anna Brockway, Co-Founder & President of Chairish discuss how their respective industries are changing, why vintage is crucial, and how something as simple as keeping pieces longer can have a major impact. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How Resale is Revitalizing Home, Fashion and the Environment

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 45:05

This summer's severe weather—floods, droughts, wildfires—made it more clear than ever that we need to become better stewards of the planet. But how can home design and fashion become more responsive? Jennifer Sey, Executive Vice President & President of Levi's Brand and Anna Brockway, Co-Founder & President of Chairish discuss how their respective industries are changing, why vintage is crucial, and how something as simple as keeping pieces longer can have a major impact. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why Is The Design Industry Turning to Print Magazines?

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Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 42:38

In this age of digital everything, is print becoming the new go-to media? Why are so many design companies, from brick-and-mortar retailers to online behemoths, using print to engage and entice their customers and clients? Three industry leaders who have had major success online—Dara Caponigro of Schumacher, Julia Noran Johnston of Business of Home, and Anna Brockway of Chairish—share why they have launched print publications, how print's impact came to be undervalued, why publishing on paper has become important to their businesses, and the impact that can come from filling people's mailboxes with beauty and inspiration. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why Is The Design Industry Turning to Print Magazines?

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Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 42:38

In this age of digital everything, is print becoming the new go-to media? Why are so many design companies, from brick-and-mortar retailers to online behemoths, using print to engage and entice their customers and clients? Three industry leaders who have had major success online—Dara Caponigro of Schumacher, Julia Noran Johnston of Business of Home, and Anna Brockway of Chairish—share why they have launched print publications, how print’s impact came to be undervalued, why publishing on paper has become important to their businesses, and the impact that can come from filling people’s mailboxes with beauty and inspiration. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anna Brockway's Deep Truth, with Lauren Chan & SCHUTZ

Deep Truth

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 41:06

“For me I think deep truth is making sure that you find the time and the way to kind of get back into your brain, get back into your body. Making an assessment of what is it that really matters and making sure that continues to be your North Star. For me that’s about continuing to experiment and making sure that I find the times and the ways to do that. I think its different for everybody, but I do think that the truth is that it doesn’t happen unless you make the time and carve out the intention to bring that level of mindfulness and thought to what you’re doing, and for me that’s been pretty transformational.” - Anna Brockway Anna Brockway is the Co-Founder and President of Chairish, an online curated marketplace full of vintage and one of a kind furniture, decor and art. Anna, a former fashion marketing executive, and her husband Gregg Brockway, former co-founder of Hotwire and TripIt, launched Chairish from their dining room table in 2013 with the motto and ethos of the company - Let’s Try It. Anna lives her life with constant curiosity always operating with a high level of urgency and speed, describing the DNA of Chairish as open-hearted and adventurous. To connect with Anna Brockway click HERETo connect with Chairish click HERE To connect with Lauren Chan click HERETo connect with SCHUTZ click HERETo learn more about Lauren Chan’s Deep Truth Campaign with SCHUTZ click HERE

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Malene Barnett and Leyden Lewis on why BADG's Obsidian project is no ordinary designer showhouse

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 53:36

Artist and activist Malene Barnett and designer and artist Leyden Lewis are two of the twenty-two creators behind the Black Artists and Designers Guild’s new project, Obsidian, a virtual concept house designed to celebrate innovation from black creatives—and to craft a home around the past, present and future needs of black families. On this episode of the podcast they chat with host Dennis Scully about why the Obsidian House is more like an innovation-driven car show than a typical designer showhouse, the challenges of creating meaningful partnerships with sponsors, and why the design industry needs to get beyond diversity as a goal, and start focusing on equity. This episode is sponsored by Chairish and Universal Furniture.

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John Robshaw on standing out in a crowded industry

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 49:17

As a young art student on a trip to India, John Robshaw fell in love with the technique of hand block printing. He began learning the craft and making his own fabrics, and almost by chance, they were discovered by blue chip designers like Peter Marino and Michael Smith—Robshaw’s career took off. He still makes fabric today, but his company has since expanded into bedding, art, apparel—and he’s revamping its furniture line in the coming year.On this episode of the show, Robshaw speaks with host Dennis Scully about standing out in a crowded market for fabric, working with artisans from around the world, and why he’s opening up a new shop that he hopes will bring back a quirky, personal approach to retail. This episode is sponsored by Chairish and Universal Furniture.

Roman Alonso of Commune cares about how a project feels, not how it looks

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 48:37

Roman Alonso of Los Angeles design firm Commune got his start in the world of fashion, working for Barney’s and Isaac Mizrahi. Seeking a change of pace, he and three friends started a truly unique company, one that did a little bit of everything: interiors, products, branding, graphic design and more. Today, Commune is known as one of the country’s most influential interior design firms, but Roman has kept the company true to its multidisciplinary roots, and he still likes to take on projects that stretch the definition of what design can do. On this episode of the podcast, he speaks with host Dennis Scully about how he carried on after a split with his original partners; why he craves more input from clients, not less; and how Commune creates feelings, not looks. This episode is sponsored by Chairish and Universal Furniture.

Alessandra Branca is trying something new

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 61:42

For decades, Alessandra Branca has been a fixture in the upper echelons of the interior design profession, with her buoyant style gracing shelter magazines and showhouses alike. Now she has a new venture, Casa Branca, a brand and e-commerce platform that sells fabric, wallpaper, tableware and vintage pieces. In this episode of the Business of Home podcast, she speaks with host Dennis Scully about what it’s been like to launch a new business in the midst of a pandemic, why the convenience of online shopping can’t replace personal relationships, and why she advises young designers to slow down, take their time, and learn something new every day. This episode is sponsored by Chairish and Universal Furniture.To stay up to date with design industry news, browse jobs or check out the latest product, visit us online.

Ep. 177: designer Debbie Mathews

How to Decorate

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 59:23

Our guest today has been in the antique business for over 30 years. Debbie Mathews owns Nashville-based antique shop, Debbie Mathews Antiques and Design, and also created an interior design portion of the business in 2012. We talk all about Debbie’s love of antiques, why people shouldn’t be afraid to purchase them, and the best pieces to look for. Plus, Debbie weighs in on some Decorating Dilemmas about accent walls and mixing silver and gold! What You’ll Hear on This Episode: How Debbie got started in antiques and design in childhood and how it evolved. Why Debbie thinks people shouldn’t be “afraid” of antiques and how every room should have one. Tips for falling in love again with pieces you’ve had for a long time. Why Debbie is always on the hunt for a writing desk both for her shop and her clients. Debbie’s love of a Louis Philippe chest and mirrors. Which professionals to look for when restoring antiques. How to know when to leave an antique “as is”. Tips for feeling comfortable when buying an antique. Online sites for purchasing antiques. One of Debbie’s biggest goals is to make antiques more approachable. Decorating Dilemma(s) Hi Sheryl, First, I love accent walls! Nothing can quite transform a space like paint. Your focal point wall with the fireplace has too many different paint colors, and I definitely think you should paint the whole wall and cubbies one color. Leave the fireplace and the mantle as they are. I think it will make it more impactful and also more cohesive. This will also highlight that beautiful Oriental rug you’ve inherited. We all agree that we like the warm brown accent color so use that for the whole wall. We can’t wait to see it! Jamie, Absolutely I think you can mix this china with gold. One of the reasons I say this is because many of us, including myself, have china with a gold rim and we’re using silverware! Also, so many of the kitchens we are designing now have stainless steel appliances, but I’ll still use brass hardware and plumbing fixtures. I actually really like mixing metals, but I don’t like going beyond 2 metals. I don’t think there are any hard and fast rules in creating a tablescape, and I like mixing silver and gold. I think of it as creating a painting. When you have a white plate, you could start with a colorful tablecloth or placemat and think of the other layers as accents that work with your “painting”. I’m also okay with mixing patterns. I’m personally a big fan, especially as we struggle for normalcy in 2020, of using a family heirloom in my tablescape. You can also search for older pieces in antique shops or garage sales. Karen says go ahead and stick a salad plate in your bag and carry it around with you so you can layer it up with what you find and see how it looks and feels. She also thinks you can add some more gold accent pieces like these gold partridge salt and pepper shakers! Thank you, Jamie! Mentioned in This Episode: Debbie Mathews Website Debbie Mathews on Instagram Debbie Mathews Antiques on Instagram Debbie Mathews on Chairish

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Adele and Estie Kessler: Creating a beautiful home

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 59:06

Adele believes that refining our lives in both big and small ways is an affirmation that no matter what.. life's looking good.She does this via her lifestyle platform www.life'slookingood.com where she helps individuals elevate how they look and how they live. Estie Kessler is an interior designer and busy mama. Creating beautiful spaces is her passion and Estie believes that the spaces we occupy the most become the back drop of our lives. Estie recently moved from California to Texas to build her dream home. You can follow her journey on her blog Abode by Estie. This episode is brought to you by SHMUZY let's connect and converse about design! You can follow Adele's forum on: Thanksgiving tables here. You can follow Estie's forum on: Building a home from the ground up here. You can follow my forum on: Embracing Color and Pattern here. In this episode, we share all our favorite design tips and tricks. Among the topics discussed: Art: -We recommend going larger in size, a 30"x 40" print can make much more of an impact. -Play with scale, pair large and bigger sizes in groups. - Always hang art at eye level which is approximately 57" from the floor. - Some of our favorite resources are: Minted, Juniper Print, Society 6 Shop and local flea markets. Mix the high and low: -Don't be afraid to splurge and save! Every room should have an eclectic mix of both. - Estie loves Chairish for fabulous vintage finds. Adele loves her vase from H & M and her daughter's dresser from Ikea. Paint: - -Paint is the easiest thing to change. -Make sure you always try a sample on a blank canvas with no color such as a white cardboard. - Always check your samples in morning, afternoon and evening light. Here are a couple colors to try: Dove White by Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist by Benjamin Moore Skimming Stone by Farrow & Ball Dance of the Goddesses by Valspar Wevet by Farrow & Ball Dead Salmon by Farrow & Ball White Opulence by Benjamin Moore Backdrop by Modern Love Click here to see a picture of Estie's mouldings. Click here to see Adele's butcher block. Favorites: Quotes: Adele: " Busyness is what you give your time to and purpose is what you give your heart to." Estee: "A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, the man who never reads lives only one." - George RR Martin City: Adele: New York Estie: Rome Girl boss or design crush: Adele: Bri Emery @designlovefest Estie: Julia Berolzheimer @juliaberolzheimer

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Do You Really Need Design School?

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 46:38

Is attending design school still worth the time, effort, and money it takes? And are the schools teaching the right things? Should the focus be on principles or practicalities? In this episode, the president of the New York School of Interior Design, David Sprouls, is joined by two of the school’s distinguished alumni, Penny Drue Baird and Drew McGukin, to talk about whether techniques or technology should prevail, why they only hire design school graduates, how schools can help diversify and expand the student body, and why nobody seems to know design history these days.In this episode, our guests discuss:Why design schools are worth the time and money Are students actually learning what they need to know for the real world?How the curricula at NYSID has kept up with changing lifestyles and the increasing use of technologyHow to keep up with new technology while balancing traditional design tactics like sketching and hand drawingThe most important skills Penny and Drew learned while at design school Why firms prefer hiring people who went to design schoolHow the NYSID decides its curriculum and courseworkAdditional resources:10 Things You Should Know About Becoming an Interior Designer on MyMove15 Interior Design Schools Worth Applying to on Architectural DigestBecome An Interior Designer on ASID Meet Our New Scholarship Winner on ChairishNew York School of Interior DesignDessins LLC.Drew McGukin InteriorsConnect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:Chairish: @chairishcoMichael Boodro: @michaelboodroNYSID: @nysidPenny Drue Baird: @pennydessinsDrew McGukin: @drewmcgukinDavid Sprouls: @david.sprouls See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do You Really Need Design School?

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 46:38

Is attending design school still worth the time, effort, and money it takes? And are the schools teaching the right things? Should the focus be on principles or practicalities? In this episode, the president of the New York School of Interior Design, David Sprouls, is joined by two of the school's distinguished alumni, Penny Drue Baird and Drew McGukin, to talk about whether techniques or technology should prevail, why they only hire design school graduates, how schools can help diversify and expand the student body, and why nobody seems to know design history these days.In this episode, our guests discuss:Why design schools are worth the time and money Are students actually learning what they need to know for the real world?How the curricula at NYSID has kept up with changing lifestyles and the increasing use of technologyHow to keep up with new technology while balancing traditional design tactics like sketching and hand drawingThe most important skills Penny and Drew learned while at design school Why firms prefer hiring people who went to design schoolHow the NYSID decides its curriculum and courseworkAdditional resources:10 Things You Should Know About Becoming an Interior Designer on MyMove15 Interior Design Schools Worth Applying to on Architectural DigestBecome An Interior Designer on ASID Meet Our New Scholarship Winner on ChairishNew York School of Interior DesignDessins LLC.Drew McGukin InteriorsConnect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:Chairish: @chairishcoMichael Boodro: @michaelboodroNYSID: @nysidPenny Drue Baird: @pennydessinsDrew McGukin: @drewmcgukinDavid Sprouls: @david.sprouls See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Remote Possibilities: Home Offices that Work

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 38:39

Now that working from home has become the new normal and home schooling has become mandatory, the home office is more central to domestic happiness than ever before. And with the appeal of working remotely likely to continue long after the pandemic has retreated, the demand for chic and functional home offices is likely only to increase. In this episode, two top designers skilled at meeting the needs of modern families with great style, Chloe Warner and Mikel Welch, weigh in on what's next and reveal how they are solving their clients' evolving needs, why we are likely to see a resurgence in walls and doors, the difficulty in finding the perfect desk chair, and why the home office is likely to evolve into the home lobby.In this episode, our guests tackle:Solving for problems of a regular office space including storage, charging stations, and organizationIs there a comfortable desk chair that is chic enough to work in a home setting? Innovative requests from clients including “work pods” in addition to traditional home offices How can families live and work together now that they're in the same space 24/7? The reality of “Zoom background envy” and growing interest in well-designed backgroundsAdditional resources:The Work From Home Edit via Chairish35 Eclectic Home Offices via Chairish Developing Trend: New Homes Will Include Personalized Home Offices on ForbesThat ‘Home Office' of Yours? It Needs an Upgrade on The New York TimesConnect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:Chairish: @chairishcoMichael Boodro: @michaelboodroChloe Warner: @redmondaldrichdesignMikel Welch: @mikelwelch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Remote Possibilities: Home Offices that Work

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 38:39

Now that working from home has become the new normal and home schooling has become mandatory, the home office is more central to domestic happiness than ever before. And with the appeal of working remotely likely to continue long after the pandemic has retreated, the demand for chic and functional home offices is likely only to increase. In this episode, two top designers skilled at meeting the needs of modern families with great style, Chloe Warner and Mikel Welch, weigh in on what’s next and reveal how they are solving their clients’ evolving needs, why we are likely to see a resurgence in walls and doors, the difficulty in finding the perfect desk chair, and why the home office is likely to evolve into the home lobby.In this episode, our guests tackle:Solving for problems of a regular office space including storage, charging stations, and organizationIs there a comfortable desk chair that is chic enough to work in a home setting? Innovative requests from clients including “work pods” in addition to traditional home offices How can families live and work together now that they’re in the same space 24/7? The reality of “Zoom background envy” and growing interest in well-designed backgroundsAdditional resources:The Work From Home Edit via Chairish35 Eclectic Home Offices via Chairish Developing Trend: New Homes Will Include Personalized Home Offices on ForbesThat ‘Home Office’ of Yours? It Needs an Upgrade on The New York TimesConnect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:Chairish: @chairishcoMichael Boodro: @michaelboodroChloe Warner: @redmondaldrichdesignMikel Welch: @mikelwelch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rise of the Regionals

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 49:03

Even in the age of social media, print retains its power. But with fewer national shelter magazines, how can designers get their work published and attract new clients? Fortunately, regional publications have come to the rescue. Regional shelter magazines are better than ever, reach a wider range of readers, and have more impact than they ever did. Three top editors, Pamela Jaccarino of Luxe Interiors+Design, Kendell Cronstrom of New York and Hamptons Cottages and Gardens, and Clinton Smith of New England Home, share their insights on the state of regional media today and their advice on how designers can access its potential to promote their work.In this episode, our guests discuss:How regional magazines find their projects and which types of interior design work they are seekingWhat's coming next for regional publishing The immediate response of being published in smaller local publicationsWhich types of projects will and won't get selected for publication Why they enjoy working with up-and-coming designers How editors determine which products they choose to include and what readers will respond toAdditional resources:Luxe Interiors+DesignNew York Cottages and Gardens Hamptons Cottages and GardensNew England Home How regional design magazines are sparking a print revolution on Business of Home How To Get A Project Published on Elle DecorConnect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:Chairish: @chairishcoMichael Boodro: @michaelboodroKendall Cronstrom: @kcronstromCottages & Gardens: @cottagesgardensPamela Jaccarino: @pamelajaccarinoLuxe Magazine: @luxemagazineClint Smith: @mrclintsmithNew England Home Magazine: @nehomemagazine See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rise of the Regionals

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 49:03

Even in the age of social media, print retains its power. But with fewer national shelter magazines, how can designers get their work published and attract new clients? Fortunately, regional publications have come to the rescue. Regional shelter magazines are better than ever, reach a wider range of readers, and have more impact than they ever did. Three top editors, Pamela Jaccarino of Luxe Interiors+Design, Kendell Cronstrom of New York and Hamptons Cottages and Gardens, and Clinton Smith of New England Home, share their insights on the state of regional media today and their advice on how designers can access its potential to promote their work.In this episode, our guests discuss:How regional magazines find their projects and which types of interior design work they are seekingWhat’s coming next for regional publishing The immediate response of being published in smaller local publicationsWhich types of projects will and won’t get selected for publication Why they enjoy working with up-and-coming designers How editors determine which products they choose to include and what readers will respond toAdditional resources:Luxe Interiors+DesignNew York Cottages and Gardens Hamptons Cottages and GardensNew England Home How regional design magazines are sparking a print revolution on Business of Home How To Get A Project Published on Elle DecorConnect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:Chairish: @chairishcoMichael Boodro: @michaelboodroKendall Cronstrom: @kcronstromCottages & Gardens: @cottagesgardensPamela Jaccarino: @pamelajaccarinoLuxe Magazine: @luxemagazineClint Smith: @mrclintsmithNew England Home Magazine: @nehomemagazine See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What's Ahead for Small Makers

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Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 36:22

More often than not, it is the work of a craftsman or artisan that brings the ultimate touch of style and distinction to a room. But during times of crisis or financial uncertainty, they are the ones likely to suffer the most drastic setbacks. On this episode, interior designer Brad Ford, who founded the high style crafts fair Field + Supply, and Analisse Taft-Gersten, whose ALT for Living showrooms feature works by numerous talented makers, weigh in on how we can sustain artisans and small makers through the pandemic and ensure that we don’t lose their skills or their unique sensibilities and style.In this episode, our guests tackle:How Brad and Analisse source for new, talented makers and artisans as partners The direction of the future of design in terms of crafts and handmade things The impact of COVID-19 on projects, workrooms and studios The parallels between 9/11 and the coronavirus pandemic’s repercussions on the design industryWays to sustain artisans and makers during a crisis Suggestions on how to deliver information to clients so they feel supported and come up with a plan for the futureAdditional resources: Don’t Miss This Maker’s Amazing Story via Chairish Makers Meet The Modern Age via Business of Home “A Maker Movement” Is a New Way to Virtually Discover Artisans and Makers via House BeautifulLocal Custom Furniture Maker Pivots to Design Homeschool Desks for Kids via 5280Connect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:Chairish: @chairishcoMichael Boodro: @michaelboodroAnalisse Taft-Gertsen: @altforlivingBrad Ford: @brad_ford_id See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What's Ahead for Small Makers

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Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 36:22

More often than not, it is the work of a craftsman or artisan that brings the ultimate touch of style and distinction to a room. But during times of crisis or financial uncertainty, they are the ones likely to suffer the most drastic setbacks. On this episode, interior designer Brad Ford, who founded the high style crafts fair Field + Supply, and Analisse Taft-Gersten, whose ALT for Living showrooms feature works by numerous talented makers, weigh in on how we can sustain artisans and small makers through the pandemic and ensure that we don't lose their skills or their unique sensibilities and style.In this episode, our guests tackle:How Brad and Analisse source for new, talented makers and artisans as partners The direction of the future of design in terms of crafts and handmade things The impact of COVID-19 on projects, workrooms and studios The parallels between 9/11 and the coronavirus pandemic's repercussions on the design industryWays to sustain artisans and makers during a crisis Suggestions on how to deliver information to clients so they feel supported and come up with a plan for the futureAdditional resources: Don't Miss This Maker's Amazing Story via Chairish Makers Meet The Modern Age via Business of Home “A Maker Movement” Is a New Way to Virtually Discover Artisans and Makers via House BeautifulLocal Custom Furniture Maker Pivots to Design Homeschool Desks for Kids via 5280Connect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:Chairish: @chairishcoMichael Boodro: @michaelboodroAnalisse Taft-Gertsen: @altforlivingBrad Ford: @brad_ford_id See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is there a Future for Custom Design?

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 51:43

At a time when it was already becoming difficult to get clients to wait 12 to 16 weeks for custom pieces, how do you convince them to be patient in light of artisan slowdowns, shipping disruptions, and the shut-down of entire countries due to the Coronavirus crisis? Is the best worth the time and effort? How do you keep your artisans and workrooms busy and engaged? And what are the alternatives? Host Michael Boodro is joined by interior designers Madeline Stuart, Robert Stilin and Thad Hayes. In this episode, our guests tackle:The importance and value of custom made and one-of-a-kind pieces to create a truly unique space How to educate and encourage clients to wait for well made and high quality piecesTheir concerns for the design industry, artisans, makers and vendors in the time of COVID-19Suggestions on how to manage client's expectations as COVID-19 causes delays and cancellations that directly impact projects The takeaways and silver linings of a pandemic Additional resources:Playing Favorites with Robert Stilin via ChairishCustom Art is Helping Homeowners Paint a Clearer Picture via Wall Street Journal 7 Ways the Coronavirus Will Change How We Design, Style, and Live in Our Homes via Better Homes & GardensConnect with Chairish and our guests on InstagramChairish: @chairishcoMichael Boodro: @michaelboodroMadeline Stuart: @madelinedstuartRobert Stilin: @robertstilinThad Hayes: @thadhayesinc See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is there a Future for Custom Design?

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 51:43

At a time when it was already becoming difficult to get clients to wait 12 to 16 weeks for custom pieces, how do you convince them to be patient in light of artisan slowdowns, shipping disruptions, and the shut-down of entire countries due to the Coronavirus crisis? Is the best worth the time and effort? How do you keep your artisans and workrooms busy and engaged? And what are the alternatives? Host Michael Boodro is joined by interior designers Madeline Stuart, Robert Stilin and Thad Hayes. In this episode, our guests tackle:The importance and value of custom made and one-of-a-kind pieces to create a truly unique space How to educate and encourage clients to wait for well made and high quality piecesTheir concerns for the design industry, artisans, makers and vendors in the time of COVID-19Suggestions on how to manage client’s expectations as COVID-19 causes delays and cancellations that directly impact projects The takeaways and silver linings of a pandemic Additional resources:Playing Favorites with Robert Stilin via ChairishCustom Art is Helping Homeowners Paint a Clearer Picture via Wall Street Journal 7 Ways the Coronavirus Will Change How We Design, Style, and Live in Our Homes via Better Homes & GardensConnect with Chairish and our guests on InstagramChairish: @chairishcoMichael Boodro: @michaelboodroMadeline Stuart: @madelinedstuartRobert Stilin: @robertstilinThad Hayes: @thadhayesinc See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Design from a Distance: Working Remotely

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 58:16

How can design proceed now that every detail—from presentations to orders to installations—needs to be done from a distance? How do you motivate your staff, reassure clients, and stay on top of your workrooms and artisans to make sure your workflow is flowing? Three top talents weigh in on what has worked for them in the past, the tools and processes they use, and how they have adapted to the new “remote” world: Atlanta designer Tish Mills, Courtney Coleman of Brockschmidt and Colman, with offices in New York and New Orleans, and New York-based fabric and interior designer Katie Leede.In this episode, our guests tackle:How technology has changed the way we work, both at the office and at homeOperating remotely, exploring different technologies and how to best connect with your team while working from home Ways to stay on top of your workrooms and artisans to make sure your workflow is flowing smoothlySuggestions about how to lead your team remotely through a crisis and adjust to stress of the unknown The impact of COVID-19 on projects both in-progress and coming down the pipeline The importance of home, now that we're spending so much more time in themAdditional resources:The WFH Edit via Chairish Virtual Reality: Top Designers' Tips for Working Now via ChairishThree Warning Signs That Your Remote Employees Are Starting To Crack Under The Stress Of Working From Home via ForbesConnect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:Chairish: @chairishcoMichael Boodro: @michaelboodroCourtney Coleman: @brockschmidtandcoleman Katie Leede: @katie.leede @katieleedeandcoTish Mills: @tishmills See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Design from a Distance: Working Remotely

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 58:16

How can design proceed now that every detail—from presentations to orders to installations—needs to be done from a distance? How do you motivate your staff, reassure clients, and stay on top of your workrooms and artisans to make sure your workflow is flowing? Three top talents weigh in on what has worked for them in the past, the tools and processes they use, and how they have adapted to the new “remote” world: Atlanta designer Tish Mills, Courtney Coleman of Brockschmidt and Colman, with offices in New York and New Orleans, and New York-based fabric and interior designer Katie Leede.In this episode, our guests tackle:How technology has changed the way we work, both at the office and at homeOperating remotely, exploring different technologies and how to best connect with your team while working from home Ways to stay on top of your workrooms and artisans to make sure your workflow is flowing smoothlySuggestions about how to lead your team remotely through a crisis and adjust to stress of the unknown The impact of COVID-19 on projects both in-progress and coming down the pipeline The importance of home, now that we’re spending so much more time in themAdditional resources:The WFH Edit via Chairish Virtual Reality: Top Designers’ Tips for Working Now via ChairishThree Warning Signs That Your Remote Employees Are Starting To Crack Under The Stress Of Working From Home via ForbesConnect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:Chairish: @chairishcoMichael Boodro: @michaelboodroCourtney Coleman: @brockschmidtandcoleman Katie Leede: @katie.leede @katieleedeandcoTish Mills: @tishmills See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Creativity During the Crisis

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 51:36

On this episode of the Chairish Podcast, Anna Brockway, co-founder of Chairish; entrepreneur Peter Sallick, founder of the Design Leadership Network; and acclaimed designer Celerie Kemble join host Michael Boodro in discussing ways for design firms to navigate the coronavirus crisis, and how, by joining forces, the design world can survive the pandemic—and thrive in its aftermath.In this episode, our guests tackle:How the design industry can evolve as we face this crisis togetherThinking about what this means for teams, including those within firms and also the artisans, tradesmen and partners that work closely together on projectsHow to elevate your design business and advance into the future Operating remotely, exploring different technologies and how to best connect with your team while working from home Communicating with vendors and clients so you can continue to develop projects, even though times are uncertain The impact of postponement and cancellation of design and industry events How Chairish is supporting the design community, brands and partners through the launch of the first-ever online Virtual Preview and featuring The Dealers of High Point Breaking down short term, medium term and long term strategies when thinking about your business Additional resources:The WFH Edit via Chairish 10 Ways Remote Workers Can Improve Communication Skills via US News and Report How Interior Designers Work With Clients In The Time Of Corona Virus Mandated Social Distancing via ForbesConnect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:Chairish: @chairishcoMichael Boodro: @michaelboodroAnna Brockway @annabrockwayPeter Sallick @petersallickCelerie Kemble @celerie See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Creativity During the Crisis

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 51:36

Luxury Endures: Bruce Andrews MacDonald and Interior Designer Sarah Eilers Share a Vision for Rooms that Stand the Test of Time | S25E6

The Chaise Lounge Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 31:18

In this special guest-hosted episode of The Chaise Lounge podcast, we find ourselves in the excellent company of bespoke furniture designer Bruce Andrews Macdonald, founder of Bruce Andrews Design, and interior designer Sarah Eilers, of the award-winning Lucas/Eilers Design Associates, based in Sarah's hometown of Houston, Texas.We hope you'll enjoy this frank conversation between Bruce and Sarah—two industry leaders who have built successful careers making their clients' investments in their homes pay off in long-term beauty, pleasure, and comfort. “I want to thank Nick May of The Chaise Lounge podcast to have this opportunity to create a luxury podcast and discuss the situation in our world,” says Bruce. “I positively believe that we will all be looking at a new world going forward, but I think it's going to be a world in which we all feel more connected in and more appreciative of, once we realize what we need to do—together.”Redefining Luxury Interior Design and What It Means TodayLuxury interiors require “a curated look—it's not one-stop shopping and you can't do it overnight,” emphasizes Sarah. From concept to completion, her new-construction projects evolved over a period of about two years of planning, purchasing, and implementation.Here's how these pros keep their big projects on track:Every Project Starts with Plan, a Budget, and a StoryAs Coco Chanel said, Bruce points out, “Fashion changes, but style endures.”At the end of the day, he says, luxury is sustainable because you're not throwing anything away—you're keeping something over time. “I've seen too many people thinking that luxury means that you can change things out and perpetuate newness. But luxury to me is that endurance of time—and really beautiful fabric.”Sarah agrees: “I've never met a mohair or linen velvet that I didn't love. Mohair wears like iron. And there's nothing prettier than a linen velvet and it lasts a very long time.”Collecting vs. Hoarding : Shop with a ListKeeping a warehouse or storage unit full of furniture, antiques, art, and accessories can pose a strong temptation for interior designers who love to shop. (And let's be honest, what interior designer doesn't love to shop?)But Sarah advises shopping for your project with a list.“I don't like to keep an inventory or warehouse of things,” says Sarah. “It's expensive!” She'd rather buy especially for a targeted project than stockpile merchandise in a storage room, where you can lose sight of what you have. Think twice before you buy for an imaginary client, or you risk creating cookie-cutter interiors or harboring hundreds of square feet of design materials that simply won't work for multiple clients who have diverse tastes and personalities.When Shopping Online, Look for Dealers You KnowSarah loves to travel and finds treasures at places ranging from the Houston Design Center to the Roundtop Antiques Show to Paris's famed Marches aux Puces.“Online sources like 1stdibs and Chairish are great resources for designers,” says Sarah. “But I'm always comforted when I see a dealer online that I know, so I can already trust what the quality is going to be.”Bottom line: The more homework you do before you buy, the less worried you will be that the product you purchase online won't measure up to your clients' expectations.If It's Not Easy to Live With, It's Not a “Luxury” “My mom used to tell me, ‘You don't have to put out everything you own,'” says Sarah, whose meticulously tailored interiors are known for their individuality and comfort as well as their elegant restraint.“I grew up with parents who were collectors of English and American furniture, art, accessories, and I was raised living with these things, and not creating a museum interior,” she says.It Pays to Be PracticalRemember: As a designer of luxury interiors, you're not focusing exclusively on bells and whistles.There are practical questions that need to get asked, too. Will there be children or pets?

The Designer's Guide to Social Media

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 65:11

Get to know our social media savvy guests:Experienced designer Alyssa Kapito launched her design firm using Instagram. Kapito is known for restrained but sumptuous apartments, lofts, and beach houses, where she mixes classic vintage pieces, subdued palettes, and luxurious textures, and her work has been featured in numerous publications including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and Vogue. She also has more than 150K followers on Instagram. For the past 23 years, Cara Woodhouse has been creating interiors with bold contemporary furnishings, texture-rich rugs, and colorful accents, bringing a sense of fun and energy to family living. Along with designing, she is also a brand ambassador for various companies and a social media influencer. She has more than 200K followers on Instagram.Skylar Frederick is the social media manager at Chairish, which has about 300K followers on Instagram.In this episode, our guests tackle:How Instagram benefits designers through product lines, clients, and moreThe importance of high-quality visuals on InstagramCreating social media goalsQuality over quantity in postingThe value of cohesive and compelling brandingUsing Pinterest to communicate with clients about styleCrafting authenticity on social mediaIncorporating video into social media practiceAgreed-upon rates for collaborations / partnerships on InstagramAdvice for young designers launching their firms on InstagramAdditional resources:Social Media Tools You Should Be Using via ChairishHow to Create a Social Media Marketing Strategy in 8 Easy Steps via HootsuiteHow to Build Your Social Media Marketing Strategy for 2020 via Sprout SocialConnect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:Chairish: @chairishcoMichael Boodro: @michaelboodroAlyssa Kapito: @alyssakapitointeriorsCara Woodhouse: @carawoodhouseinteriorsSkylar Frederick: @skylar_allen See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Designer's Guide to Social Media

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 65:11

Does PR Still Have an Impact?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 42:51

In today's changing-by-the-minute media landscape, how do you get your firm's projects published, viewed, and talked about? Does public relations still have an impact in this age of social media? Three veterans Elizabeth Blitzer, Sarah Boyd and Lauren Urband discuss the ins and out of PR, what they can do for a designer's career—and when it might not be worth the investment.In this episode, we dive into:How to expand PR opportunities beyond print magazinesThe limitations of InstagramWorking with influencersThe value of regional publicationsExclusivity agreementsHow to leverage projects on various frontsThe career point at which to hire a designerAdvice for young / newer designersChoosing goals with clientsCheck out these resources for more information:An intro to what publicists do via Elle DecorLauren Urband's webinar on how to generate buzz about your design business via ChairishAn interview with Elizabeth Blitzer via the Lifestyle EditConnect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:Chairish: @chairishcoMichael Boodro: @michaelboodroLauren Urband: @lurband22Sarah Boyd: @sarahmcboydBlitzer & Company: @blitzer_co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Does PR Still Have an Impact?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 42:51

In today’s changing-by-the-minute media landscape, how do you get your firm’s projects published, viewed, and talked about? Does public relations still have an impact in this age of social media? Three veterans Elizabeth Blitzer, Sarah Boyd and Lauren Urband discuss the ins and out of PR, what they can do for a designer’s career—and when it might not be worth the investment.In this episode, we dive into:How to expand PR opportunities beyond print magazinesThe limitations of InstagramWorking with influencersThe value of regional publicationsExclusivity agreementsHow to leverage projects on various frontsThe career point at which to hire a designerAdvice for young / newer designersChoosing goals with clientsCheck out these resources for more information:An intro to what publicists do via Elle DecorLauren Urband’s webinar on how to generate buzz about your design business via ChairishAn interview with Elizabeth Blitzer via the Lifestyle EditConnect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:Chairish: @chairishcoMichael Boodro: @michaelboodroLauren Urband: @lurband22Sarah Boyd: @sarahmcboydBlitzer & Company: @blitzer_co See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Hitting The Wall: How Can Designers Confront A Blank Wall?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 42:31

If it’s not vast expanses of glass then it’s large expanses of white wall designers have to contend with. From multi-million dollar artworks to hand-painted wall coverings to hand-rubbed Venetian plaster, how can designers best confront a blank wall? Host Michael Boodro chats with designers Bella Mancini and Elena Frampton, as well as Phillip Jeffries CEO Jeffrey Bershad.What you can expect from this episode:The contemporary wallpaper trendClient hesitation about wallpaperTips for selecting artworks for wallsDetailing, balance, and additional finishesThe trends and future of wall designGet to know our chic guests:Bella Mancini is known for her charming and astute way of working with patterns and wallcoverings within her designs. She founded her firm, Bella Mancini Design, just two years after making her career shift from fashion PR and marketing to interior design.Elena Frampton is a talented designer and owner of interior design studio Frampton Co, which includes an art advisory service and locations in the Hamptons and New York City. Her studio uses dynamic, otherworldly palettes while also elevating artists and expanding access to their art.Jeffrey Bershad is the CEO of Phillip Jeffries, a wallcovering company that was started with just 10 grasscloths over 40 years ago by his father, and is now a preeminent global company. With an elevated focus on design, quality, and efficiency, Phillip Jeffries prides itself on ready-to-ship and custom solutions and has been featured in magazines including Luxe, California Home+Design, and Interior Design.During the episode, we mention these high-end wallpaper brands:Phillip Jeffries – a range of high-quality wallcoveringsFromental – hand-embroidered wallpaperDe Gournay – bold and custom wallpaperPierre Frey – commissions artists for wallpapersThink beyond conventional wallpaper ideas with these sources of inspiration:Sisters and interior designers Charlotte Harris Lucas and Liz Harris Carroll offer their tips on wallpapers via ChairishTour this Dumbo loft from Bella Mancini via BrownstonerArt advisory via Frampton Co.The latest, art-inspired wallpaper collection from Phillip JeffriesShimmering wallpaper ideas via ChairishConnect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:Chairish: @chairishcoMichael Boodro: @michaelboodroBella Mancini: @bellamancinidesignFrampton Co: @frampton_coPhillip Jeffries: @phillipjeffriesltd See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Hitting The Wall: How Can Designers Confront A Blank Wall?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 42:31

If it's not vast expanses of glass then it's large expanses of white wall designers have to contend with. From multi-million dollar artworks to hand-painted wall coverings to hand-rubbed Venetian plaster, how can designers best confront a blank wall? Host Michael Boodro chats with designers Bella Mancini and Elena Frampton, as well as Phillip Jeffries CEO Jeffrey Bershad.What you can expect from this episode:The contemporary wallpaper trendClient hesitation about wallpaperTips for selecting artworks for wallsDetailing, balance, and additional finishesThe trends and future of wall designGet to know our chic guests:Bella Mancini is known for her charming and astute way of working with patterns and wallcoverings within her designs. She founded her firm, Bella Mancini Design, just two years after making her career shift from fashion PR and marketing to interior design.Elena Frampton is a talented designer and owner of interior design studio Frampton Co, which includes an art advisory service and locations in the Hamptons and New York City. Her studio uses dynamic, otherworldly palettes while also elevating artists and expanding access to their art.Jeffrey Bershad is the CEO of Phillip Jeffries, a wallcovering company that was started with just 10 grasscloths over 40 years ago by his father, and is now a preeminent global company. With an elevated focus on design, quality, and efficiency, Phillip Jeffries prides itself on ready-to-ship and custom solutions and has been featured in magazines including Luxe, California Home+Design, and Interior Design.During the episode, we mention these high-end wallpaper brands:Phillip Jeffries – a range of high-quality wallcoveringsFromental – hand-embroidered wallpaperDe Gournay – bold and custom wallpaperPierre Frey – commissions artists for wallpapersThink beyond conventional wallpaper ideas with these sources of inspiration:Sisters and interior designers Charlotte Harris Lucas and Liz Harris Carroll offer their tips on wallpapers via ChairishTour this Dumbo loft from Bella Mancini via BrownstonerArt advisory via Frampton Co.The latest, art-inspired wallpaper collection from Phillip JeffriesShimmering wallpaper ideas via ChairishConnect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:Chairish: @chairishcoMichael Boodro: @michaelboodroBella Mancini: @bellamancinidesignFrampton Co: @frampton_coPhillip Jeffries: @phillipjeffriesltd See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Success by the Yard

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 48:02

Host Michael Boodro questions the conventional idea that fabric lines make designers rich: “Is it possible to have success by the yard?” Four fabric professionals with a range of perspectives — including Stephen Elrod and Brian Dicker from Kravet and Holland and Sherry respectively, and designers Lori Weitzner and James Huniford — gather to talk about how they made it in the fabric industry, and how they continue to look forward to the future of fabric. This episode we dive into:How brands select designers for collaborationsThe method and process of collaborating on a fabric lineWhat makes licensing and collaborations successfulHow to become successful through a fabric lineThe future and technology of textilesBuyer trends and the value of the experienceGet to know our fabulous guests:Stephen Elrod is the executive vice president and creative director for Lee Jofa and Brunschwig & Fils. With close to three decades of experience, Stephen has led partnerships with various designers including another podcast guest, James Huniford, and most recently, Kelly Wearstler.President of Holland and Sherry, Brian Dicker drove the tailor-focused fabric company’s expansion into interior design. Holland and Sherry is now a prominent player in the interior design realm and has partnered with designers like Elizabeth Eakins, Muriel Brandolini, and Christopher Maya.Lori Weitzner is an independent fabric designer and the founder of Weitzner. Lori built her own textile company from the ground-up and later, successfully merged with Pollack. After 12 years as a business owner, Lory grown as a fabric designer and expanded into other areas of design.James (Ford) Huniford, is a renowned interior designer and founder of Huniford Design Studio. He has a fabric line with Kravet / Lee Jofa and has been featured in magazines such as Architectural Digest, W Magazine, and Vogue.Check out these further resources:Get to know the history of KravetThe story behind Holland and Sherry:Lori Weitzner’s new collection for Artistic Tile:Video: Tour Lori Weitzner’s studioLearn more about Huniford Design StudioDiscover some of James Huniford’s top design tips.Connect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:Chairish: @chairishcoMichael Boodro: @michaelboodroKravet: @kravetinc, @leejofa, and @brunschwigfilsHolland & Sherry: @hollandandsherryinteriorsLori Weitzner: @loriweitznerJames Huniford: @fordhuniford See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Color(s) of the Year

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 44:32

Each year major paint companies, Pantone, etc, announce their color of the year—and they are all different. What is the meaning of color trends, and do they have any importance? And how do certain colors become anointed—and is that a good thing? Should designers embrace or ignore color hype? Guests include designers Nick Olsen and Nicole Fuller, who are known for their innovative use of color and Martin Kesselman, a paint retailer and color consultant who recently created the “perfect” modern white for Farrow and Ball.You'll love this episode if you're interested in:Color trends and colors of the yearWhat meaning trends have and their impactHow our guests implement color and best practicesLight, contrast, and perceptionWhite, a color that can't be overlookedThe inspiration and process of color development and selectionThe influence and mood color ignitesGet to know our guests:Nicole Fuller is an interior designer and owner of Nicole Fuller Interiors with offices in New York and Los Angeles. She is known for contrasting neutrals with bold color and pattern and has created a line of tile with Ann Sacks, wallpaper for Fromental, and various rug designs for The Rug Company. Currently she's in the process of collaborating on a paint collection with fashion photographer Steven Klein for Farrow & Ball.After completing an architecture degree at Columbia, Nick Olsen shifted into interior design after working with Miles Redd. Nick launched his own firm, Nick Olsen Style, in 2010, and as Michael describes, is distinguished by the added charm, humor, and playfulness he adds to his designs. His work has been featured on the covers of Domino Magazine and World of Interiors.Martin Kesselman is an entrepreneur, interior designer, and color consultant. Martin owns his own paint shop in New York City, In Colour, which represents brands including Farrow & Ball, Benjamin Moore, Fine Paints of Europe, and Donald Kaufman Color. He has previously worked with many of these paint companies, and most recently developed a contemporary white with Farrow & Ball called Martin Kesselman White.Michael notes these 2020 Colors of the Year from paint brands:Classic Blue by PantoneFirst Light by Benjamin Moore– Pale rosy pinkBack to Nature by Behr – Gentle sageNaval by Sherwin-Williams – Grayed navyCheck out these go-to whites and off-whites:Decorator's White by Benjamin Moore – Gray hintsSimply White by Benjamin Moore – Fresh whiteDove White by Benjamin Moore – Neutral All White by Farrow & Ball – Pure white. Nicole Fuller references this color as a “ceiling pop” white.Cornforth White by Farrow & Ball – Hint of graySkimming Stone by Farrow & Ball – Warm gray undertoneMartin Kesselman White by Farrow & Ball – This new shade of white, created by Martin, was inspired by the stark white of galleries, and transformed into a warmer shade of white for the home.Shades of gray our guests couldn't get enough of:Gull Wing Gray by Benjamin Moore – Miles Redd's townhouse entryway is painted in this “Dior gray” featuring a hint of blue.Metropolitan by Benjamin Moore – Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year in 2019.Purbeck Stone by Farrow & Ball – Nicole's revered gray she used in her home.Additional colors mentioned: Caliente by Benjamin Moore – a surprising choice of merlot for Color of the Year in 2018.Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball – Nicole mentions this blue when speaking about monochrome.For more resources, explore:“How Light Affects Colour” from Farrow & Ball.“The Colors You're Going to See Everywhere in 2020” from Elle Decor.“The Luxury Paint Company Creating a New Kind of Anxiety” from The New Yorker.“How Color Shapes Our Lives” from The Atlantic."Your Guide To Sophisticated Neutrals" from Chairish“Unlock Radiant Rooms With Jewel Tones” from Chairish. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Success by the Yard

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 48:02

Host Michael Boodro questions the conventional idea that fabric lines make designers rich: “Is it possible to have success by the yard?” Four fabric professionals with a range of perspectives — including Stephen Elrod and Brian Dicker from Kravet and Holland and Sherry respectively, and designers Lori Weitzner and James Huniford — gather to talk about how they made it in the fabric industry, and how they continue to look forward to the future of fabric. This episode we dive into:How brands select designers for collaborationsThe method and process of collaborating on a fabric lineWhat makes licensing and collaborations successfulHow to become successful through a fabric lineThe future and technology of textilesBuyer trends and the value of the experienceGet to know our fabulous guests:Stephen Elrod is the executive vice president and creative director for Lee Jofa and Brunschwig & Fils. With close to three decades of experience, Stephen has led partnerships with various designers including another podcast guest, James Huniford, and most recently, Kelly Wearstler.President of Holland and Sherry, Brian Dicker drove the tailor-focused fabric company's expansion into interior design. Holland and Sherry is now a prominent player in the interior design realm and has partnered with designers like Elizabeth Eakins, Muriel Brandolini, and Christopher Maya.Lori Weitzner is an independent fabric designer and the founder of Weitzner. Lori built her own textile company from the ground-up and later, successfully merged with Pollack. After 12 years as a business owner, Lory grown as a fabric designer and expanded into other areas of design.James (Ford) Huniford, is a renowned interior designer and founder of Huniford Design Studio. He has a fabric line with Kravet / Lee Jofa and has been featured in magazines such as Architectural Digest, W Magazine, and Vogue.Check out these further resources:Get to know the history of KravetThe story behind Holland and Sherry:Lori Weitzner's new collection for Artistic Tile:Video: Tour Lori Weitzner's studioLearn more about Huniford Design StudioDiscover some of James Huniford's top design tips.Connect with Chairish and our guests on Instagram:Chairish: @chairishcoMichael Boodro: @michaelboodroKravet: @kravetinc, @leejofa, and @brunschwigfilsHolland & Sherry: @hollandandsherryinteriorsLori Weitzner: @loriweitznerJames Huniford: @fordhuniford See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Color(s) of the Year

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 44:32

Each year major paint companies, Pantone, etc, announce their color of the year—and they are all different. What is the meaning of color trends, and do they have any importance? And how do certain colors become anointed—and is that a good thing? Should designers embrace or ignore color hype? Guests include designers Nick Olsen and Nicole Fuller, who are known for their innovative use of color and Martin Kesselman, a paint retailer and color consultant who recently created the “perfect” modern white for Farrow and Ball.You’ll love this episode if you’re interested in:Color trends and colors of the yearWhat meaning trends have and their impactHow our guests implement color and best practicesLight, contrast, and perceptionWhite, a color that can’t be overlookedThe inspiration and process of color development and selectionThe influence and mood color ignitesGet to know our guests:Nicole Fuller is an interior designer and owner of Nicole Fuller Interiors with offices in New York and Los Angeles. She is known for contrasting neutrals with bold color and pattern and has created a line of tile with Ann Sacks, wallpaper for Fromental, and various rug designs for The Rug Company. Currently she’s in the process of collaborating on a paint collection with fashion photographer Steven Klein for Farrow & Ball.After completing an architecture degree at Columbia, Nick Olsen shifted into interior design after working with Miles Redd. Nick launched his own firm, Nick Olsen Style, in 2010, and as Michael describes, is distinguished by the added charm, humor, and playfulness he adds to his designs. His work has been featured on the covers of Domino Magazine and World of Interiors.Martin Kesselman is an entrepreneur, interior designer, and color consultant. Martin owns his own paint shop in New York City, In Colour, which represents brands including Farrow & Ball, Benjamin Moore, Fine Paints of Europe, and Donald Kaufman Color. He has previously worked with many of these paint companies, and most recently developed a contemporary white with Farrow & Ball called Martin Kesselman White.Michael notes these 2020 Colors of the Year from paint brands:Classic Blue by PantoneFirst Light by Benjamin Moore– Pale rosy pinkBack to Nature by Behr – Gentle sageNaval by Sherwin-Williams – Grayed navyCheck out these go-to whites and off-whites:Decorator’s White by Benjamin Moore – Gray hintsSimply White by Benjamin Moore – Fresh whiteDove White by Benjamin Moore – Neutral All White by Farrow & Ball – Pure white. Nicole Fuller references this color as a “ceiling pop” white.Cornforth White by Farrow & Ball – Hint of graySkimming Stone by Farrow & Ball – Warm gray undertoneMartin Kesselman White by Farrow & Ball – This new shade of white, created by Martin, was inspired by the stark white of galleries, and transformed into a warmer shade of white for the home.Shades of gray our guests couldn’t get enough of:Gull Wing Gray by Benjamin Moore – Miles Redd’s townhouse entryway is painted in this “Dior gray” featuring a hint of blue.Metropolitan by Benjamin Moore – Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year in 2019.Purbeck Stone by Farrow & Ball – Nicole’s revered gray she used in her home.Additional colors mentioned: Caliente by Benjamin Moore – a surprising choice of merlot for Color of the Year in 2018.Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball – Nicole mentions this blue when speaking about monochrome.For more resources, explore:“How Light Affects Colour” from Farrow & Ball.“The Colors You’re Going to See Everywhere in 2020” from Elle Decor.“The Luxury Paint Company Creating a New Kind of Anxiety” from The New Yorker.“How Color Shapes Our Lives” from The Atlantic."Your Guide To Sophisticated Neutrals" from Chairish“Unlock Radiant Rooms With Jewel Tones” from Chairish. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Chairish Podcast: Coming Soon!

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 1:44

Join host Michael Boodro for interviews and insights from the design world's top talent as they discuss the challenges of creativity today. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Chairish Podcast: Coming Soon!

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 1:44

Join host Michael Boodro for interviews and insights from the design world's top talent as they discuss the challenges of creativity today. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Holland & Sherry's Bryan Dicker on working with what you've got

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 40:01

Bryan Dicker began at Holland & Sherry when it was purely in the apparel business, offering tweeds, wools and cashmere to individual tailors. He developed a sideline selling fabric to interior designers, which has since grown into a robust business, employing 150 people at over twenty locations worldwide. On this episode of the Business of Home podcast, Dicker spoke with host Dennis Scully about building a team around your weaknesses, what Blackjack has to do with the fabric industry, and why his company has no plans to go direct to consumers. This episode is sponsored by Chairish and Google.

Kate Verner on how licensing works now

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 45:31

Over the course of nearly twenty years as an advisor on licensing deals and business strategy, Kate Verner has worked with some of the most prominent names in the industry, including David Easton, Laura Kirar and Arteriors. On this episode of the Business of Home podcast, she speaks with host Dennis Scully about why licensing isn’t a get rich quick proposition, the need to make manufacturing cool again, and why Instagram fame doesn’t always translate to real world sales. This episode was sponsored by Chairish and Google.

David Netto on a life in design

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 42:49

As a child, David Netto became immersed in the world of design through his father, who owned storied fabric house Cowtan & Tout. After dropping out of Harvard Architecture School, he found his true calling, building a brilliant career as a decorator and writer for The New York Times, Town & Country, and the Wall Street Journal. For this episode of the Business of Home podcast, Netto spoke with host Dennis Scully in front of a live audience at the New York School of Interior Design as part of the Dialogues on Design series. They chatted about why Instagram’s rise is good for books, how the AIDS crisis affected design, and what a Bugati owned by Ralph Lauren says about how decorators should think. This episode was sponsored by Chairish and Google.

What's the future of design centers?

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 44:55

Six years ago, the real estate development firm Jamestown purchased the Boston Design Center and began a long-term project to revitalize the space by turning it into a hybrid. Now the building combines trade-only showrooms with retail shops, corporate offices, cafes and restaurants. On this episode of the Business of Home podcast, the president of Jamestown, Michael Phillips, discusses why the design industry needs to start reaching out to consumers, why showrooms should consider nighttime hours, and why disruption is ultimately a good thing. This episode is sponsored by Chairish and Google.

Carleton Varney on a colorful career

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 35:33

Over the course of a storied career, legendary interior decorator Carleton Varney has worked with everyone from Joan Crawford to Jimmy Carter—not to mention his 37 books, a long-running newspaper column, and a project he’s been tweaking for over 50 years, the Greenbrier hotel. On this episode of the Business of Home podcast, Varney speaks with host Dennis Scully about the stories behind some of his most famous clients, why he encourages students to think beyond beige and gray, and the one line of a client contract that only Dorothy Draper could get away with. This episode is sponsored by Chairish and Google.

From artists to entrepreneurs: The founders of Fort Street Studio share their story

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 40:46

Janis Provisor and Brad Davis were established artists, displaying their work in museums and galleries across the world. Then a recession hit in the nineties, and they took a sabbatical in China, which led to an experiment with silk weaving, which, 25 years later, has led to an acclaimed luxury hand-knotted carpet company. In this episode of the Business of Home podcast, Provisor and Davis chat with host Dennis Scully about the ups and downs of doing business in China, why they needed to create their own brand, and treating entrepreneurship like an artistic challenge. This episode is sponsored by Chairish and Google.

11. Tobe Reed, co-owner of 200 Main Vintage, on hunting for vintage goods, being a working mom and leaving her job at Hallmark for a slower, more family-centered way of life.

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 53:37

Kansas City native and co-owner of 200 Main Vintage, Tobe Reed, reminisces on her days working at Hallmark with Meg, where Tobe worked in the lettering department and ran/founded Hallmark’s blog. We get the inside scoop on what it’s like to work at Hallmark. Tobe shares how her grandmother’s death helped her realize it was time for her to leave her corporate job for a slower, more family-centered way of life. Since leaving Hallmark, she’s had more time and energy for her business, and consequently, the business has grown with her extra attention. You can find 200 Main Vintage on One Kings Lane, Chairish, and locally in Kansas City at Golden & Pine.

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Charlotte Moss is a legend, not a brand

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 43:17

Across the scope of a storied career, legendary interior designer Charlotte Moss has written ten books, won numerous awards, and through her work on countless projects, defined an elegant take on traditional style. In this episode of the Business of Home podcast, she chats with host Dennis Scully about learning sales secrets on Wall Street, the importance of mentorship, and what she looks for when she Googles potential clients. This episode is sponsored by Chairish and Google.

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Think the fabric industry will change overnight? Not so fast

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 47:28

Fabric industry veteran David Klaristenfeld has spent sixteen busy years at Fabricut, but 2019 has been particularly eventful. This summer, his company acquired Clarence House, and has ramped up a whirlwind effort to grow the boutique fabric brand. Their first big move? Pulling the collection offline, so it can’t be sold to the general public—only designers. In this episode of the Business of Home podcast, Klaristenfeld chats with host Dennis Scully about the strategy behind the acquisition, the challenging economics of sampling, and why, despite a lot of noise, the industry isn’t going to change as radically as some people think. This episode is sponsored by Chairish and Google.

Food52 conquered the kitchen. The rest of the home is next.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 41:23

Founded as an online resource for recipes in 2009, Food52 has evolved into a unique and wildly popular hybrid of editorial content and e-commerce that recently attracted an $83 million dollar investment from The Chernin Group. On this episode of the Business of Home podcast, host Dennis Scully chats with co-founders Merrill Stubbs and Amanda Hesser about why their site defies easy categorization, how their readers helped them design one of their bestselling products, and why they prefer to think of Food52 as a world, not a brand. This episode is sponsored by Chairish and Google.

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Elle Decor’s Whitney Robinson wants to solve design’s image problem

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 51:37

Whitney Robinson, the editor in chief of Elle Decor, is a young man, but he's already a veteran of the publishing industry. Having risen through the ranks at Hearst titles like House Beautiful and Town & Country, Robinson assumed the top spot at ED in 2017—and this month, he’s captained the book to its 30th anniversary. In this episode of the Business of Home podcast, he chats with host Dennis Scully about about how designers and developers can partner up, what it takes to be featured in the pages of his magazine, and why he publishes with an audience of 140 in mind. This episode is sponsored by Crypton and Chairish.

Rebecca Atwood is setting her own pace

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 50:18

Rebecca Atwood started small. The RISD-educated textile designer began by creating a line of pillows out of her own apartment, dyeing fabrics in a tiny kitchen. Over the past five years she's grown considerably, with a full line of textiles and wallpapers, a SOHO showroom, and two books to her name—but she's done it at her own pace. On this episode of the Business of Home podcast, Atwood tells host Dennis Scully about building her business step by step, why she opened up her accounting books to her employees, and why her showroom wouldn't fit in at the D&D Building—but that's a good thing. This episode is sponsored by Crypton and Chairish.

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Christofle's new CEO is thinking big

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 42:50

Before coming to Christofle, Nathalie Remy was a McKinsey consultant for over two decades, advising luxury and fashion houses on corporate strategy. Now she's on the other side of the table, a year into a revitalization and rebranding project for the 190-year-old French tabletop company. In this episode of the Business of Home podcast, she spoke with host Dennis Scully about about teaching a heritage brand to think like a startup, why she's betting on sharing, and what Pharrell Williams has to do with her strategy. This episode is sponsored by Crypton and Chairish.

EP 130: So You Just Marie-Kondo'd Your Life? What To DO With All Those Things That Don't Spark Joy

Business with Purpose

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 23:46

The Marie Kondo craze has swept the nation with her new show on Netflix, Tidying Up With Marie Kondo. A good purge can be cathartic, but what will become of your things that don't "spark joy?" Give your clean-up a purpose, and consider how you'll develop new habits amidst your clutter-free lifestyle. Things You Don't Want To Miss: Who Is Marie Kondo? 00:00 - Okay, most of you are familiar with Marie Kondo. Perhaps you've even tried tidying up, but in case you've missed the craze, Marie Kondo is a Japanese organizational consultant. She's got her own show on Netflix, and she helps people to declutter their homes while sparking joy in their lives along the way. She wrote a New York Times Best Seller, and she's even appeared on Ellen. A Few Statistics On Your Clothes. 2:23 - According to the EPA, Greenpeace, The New York Times, and a few other resources, more than 15 million tons of used textile waste is generated each year in the United States. In other words, we throw away a lot of clothes in this country. However, only 2.62 million tons were recycled, and 3.14 million tons were combusted for energy recovery. The rest was shipped off to the landfill. An even crazier statistic, the average American throws away approximately 80 pounds of used clothes each year. Synthetic clothing takes multiple lifetimes to decompose, but you could reduce your carbon footprint by recycling your clothes. We Need To Steward Our Resources. 4:55 - Look, I'm not your average John Lennon hippie of the tree hugging variety, but I believe it's important to take care of our planet. As a Christian, I believe we need to cherish the things God has given us. He's directed us to steward our time, our wealth, and our resources. When Your Clothes Don't Spark Joy... 6:04 - The KonMari method would have us dispose of any clothes that don't spark joy in our lives, but this generates a problem. Of course it's a good idea to tidy up your home, but you need to consider where you're tossing your undesirables. Statistics show ninety percent of the time, you're tossing your clothes in the trash or shipping them off to Goodwill. After that, it's "out of sight, out of mind," and all the while, thrift shops and landfills are beginning to overflow. Instead of haphazardly dumping our old Beanie Babies and grandma's scratchy old sweater, we should carefully consider how we choose to retire those items. What Should We Do With Our Stuff? 7:28 - We've broken your stuff down into a few categories. Let's start with your clothes. I'm of the opinion when you toss your old clothes, you shouldn't immediately head out to the thrift shop. If an item is still in decent condition, sell it, or consign it first. Use services like thredUP, Poshmark, Relovv, And We Evolve, Schoola, and SilkRoll. You could also check out local buy-sell pages on websites like Facebook. People who buy your clothes will value them more, and they will give your clothing a longer lifespan. In other words, selling your clothes helps them to avoid rotting in a dump somewhere. Your Donations Are Being Dumped. 10:05 - In 2017, I went on my third trip to Kenya, and I got to visit the Dandora Dump. It's the largest landfill in East Africa, and it's basically a sea of waste. In that waste site, there were hundreds if not thousands of people scavenging. It's a well-known fact the majority of the clothing we "donate" gets shipped off to developing countries, and these countries get overwhelmed. There's nothing wrong with donating your clothes, but it's far more effective to try to sell them first. Donate With A Purpose. 12:02 - If you can't sell your clothes, donate them to a specific organization that can use your clothes. These organizations can make sure your items don't go to waste. What To Do When You Can't Sell Or Donate. 14:24 - If you have items you can't sell or donate, recycle them. Almost one hundred percent of textiles can be recycled. Turn your old t-shirts into quilts, dish rags, car-washing rags, napkins, and other useful items. Take your textiles to the textile recycling center. Yes, those exist. Here in Durham, you can drop your old clothes off at drop centers around town. What To Do With Old Furniture And Home Goods. 15:51- Of course, Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist are great options for your old furniture. However, Habitat For Humanity is a great, overlooked resource. In several cities, they even have a store where they will resell your items. There's also an online shop called Chairish where you can buy and sell used pieces. Even if your furniture no longer sparks joy for you, it could spark joy for someone else. Paper Is Recyclable. 17:53 - Obviously, any type of old paper is recyclable. Don't throw it in the trash. Recycle it. Donate your old books to local schools and libraries, and if you have memorabilia, you might be able to donate it to a local museum. There's even an option for your random stuff. In Durham, we have a shop called The Scrap Exchange. They'll put your old knick knacks to good use. Change Your Habits. 20:35 - Once you've finally disposed of your old stuff, change your buying habits. Don't just purge for the sake of purging. Otherwise, you'll accumulate more stuff. When you consider buying something, ask yourself whether it's really worth the purchase. This might sound like a simple thought process, but it's an important one. Don't leave Target wondering where your $100 went. Rid yourself of impulse purchases, and steward your resources. Be intentional about your purchases, and you will begin to spark joy in your life. A Memorable Moment: "As a Christian, I feel a very strong calling to be a good steward of the thing God has given us, and if God has given us this planet to take care of, then we need to be good stewards of those resources." - Molly Stillman To visit the Business With Purpose website, click the link:https://www.stillbeingmolly.com/2019/02/27/business-purpose-podcast-what-to-do-with-things-dont-spark-joy/

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