Podcasts about classic style

A tastemaker brings together elegance and joy, curating thoughtful details that make a space feel special.  Whether you're seasoned tastemaker or aspiring one, this episode will be sure to complement your expertise. We're joined by Carolyn and Cynthia of Diane James Home, creators of gorgeous faux floral arrangements so realistic, they even fool the bees.Their story began in 1997 when their mother, Diane, launched her first collection at Bergdorf Goodman. By 2008, the debut of their e-commerce platform made their signature florals accessible to designers and tastemakers around the world.  Their pieces have graced everything from chic city apartments and countryside estates to five-star hotels, Hollywood sets, and even presidential libraries.Diane James Home has celebrated collaborations with noteworthy brands such as, Gray Malin, Aerin Lauder, Ashley Stark, Lee Jofa, and Serena & Lily. What makes their brand so distinct is that—like couture—each design is handmade with love.And of course, there's something inherently special about a family business. The love, attention to detail, and genuine joy Carolyn and Cynthia bring to their work shines through in every arrangement—and in this conversation. Their warmth is as comforting and fresh as the first days of spring.In this episode :The Diane James Home brand story, from its early beginnings to todayTheir meticulous process for crafting lifelike floral arrangementsHow to care for and maintain your faux floralsA few of our favorite designs—and the stories behind themComplete show notes can be found on styledbyark.com___Connect with Diane James Home via Instagram @dianejameshome and dianejameshome.com

As we welcome the fresh energy of spring, it feels only right to celebrate the season with a conversation about gardens and the beauty they bring into our lives. And who better to join us than one of the most distinguished garden designers in the UK - Butter Wakefield.Butter grew up on a small farm outside Baltimore, Maryland. After gaining experience at Christie's in New York City, she relocated to London in 1988. There, she began her career at Colfax and Fowler as a design assistant, where she honed essential design principles such as color, scale, and pattern.In 1992, she followed her true calling: gardening - an art form embedded in her family's legacy. With a mother, aunt and grandparents who were all accomplished gardeners, it was inevitable that Butter would cultivate a passion for gardens herself. She trained at the English Gardening School before graduating from the prestigious London College of Garden Design.Today, she's recognized as one of House & Garden's Top 50 Garden Designers and has earned multiple accolades including the RHS, Gold medal and the People's Choice Award at the Chatsworth Flower Show for the Belmont Enchanted Garden. Her talent was also acknowledged at the Chelsea Flower Show, where she received Best Trade Stand Award for Gay's Burrville.William Kent once said, "Garden as if you will live forever." The wisdom Butter shares today reminds us of the lasting beauty we can create when we design with intention and heart.Butter's vibrant spirit, generosity, and boundless creativity are as inspiring as her gardens.In this episode, Butter and Anne discuss:Butter's journey into garden designInsights on designing small, traditional gardensTips for seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spacesEmbracing maximalism in interior design Complete show notes can be found at: @styledbyark.com ___Connect with Butter Wakefield on IG @butterwakefield and at butterwakefield.co.uk You can also learn more about Small Garden Design from Butter Wakefield at Create Academy, UK's most beloved learning platforms. 

A fresh start isn't just for the new year - it's something you can embrace anytime. In this episode, we sit down with acclaimed interior designer Elizabeth Krueger, founder of Chicago-based Elizabeth Krueger Design (EKD) - one of the country's top residential design firms.Since launching EKD in 2012, Elizabeth has built a reputation for creating warm, inviting spaces that bring people together. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, Luxe Interiors + Design, and many other top publications.At the heart of her process is an ability to foster trust, ensuring each project reflects her clients' lives in a way that feels effortless yet deeply personal.Beyond her design work, Elizabeth is known for her collaborative spirit. Alongside her business partner Sid Parack, she co-founded Opame Collective - a curated assemblage of furniture, art, accessories, and textiles. Each piece is thoughtfully selected with a focus on material integrity, proportion, and expert craftsmanship.Elizabeth brings inspiration wherever she goes, whether through her work, her contagious enthusiasm, or simply by being herself.Tune in for a conversation on designing spaces that encourage rest, reflection, and renewal all year long. Together in this episode, Anne and Elizabeth discuss:Elizabeth's journey into designHer signature process for building trust with clientsSimple, impactful ways to refresh your home in 2025The inspiration behind her sub-brand, Opame Collective Complete show notes can be found at: styledbyark.com/podcast/elizabeth-kreuger-design ___Connect with Elizabeth on IG:  @elizabeth.kreuger.design and  elizabethkreugerdesign.comConnect with Anne on IG: @styledbyark 

If you love interior design advice, you're in for a treat. We're welcoming one of New York's most celebrated designers, Jennifer Cohler Mason of J Cohler Mason Design.Jennifer's journey into interior design began in fashion, where she honed an intuitive eye for fabric, tailoring, and proportion. That foundation informs her interiors today - spaces that exude a refined, comfortable elegance while staying true to each client's personal aesthetic and lifestyle.Her meticulous attention to detail has led her to projects beyond NYC, with homes in the Hamptons, Greenwich, and Palm Beach. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and New York Cottages & Gardens. Notably, Architectural Digest has recognized her as a featured designer for three consecutive years.Beyond design, Jennifer is deeply involved in her community, supporting NYC's Kips Bay efforts, further demonstrating her commitment to enhancing the lives of others.What sets Jennifer apart isn't just her talent - it's her humility and grace. Her signature “quiet luxury” aesthetic is admired by many, and we're fortunate to have her share her insights with us. Approachable sophistication at its best.In this episode, Anne and Jennifer discuss:Jennifer's approach to blending styles and creating a dynamic mix in interior design.Expert tips for refining and elevating your home's design in 2025.Creative and unexpected ways to incorporate wallpaper.How fashion and interior design share a similar mindset when it comes to finding the perfect piece.Complete show notes can be found at:  styledbyark.com/podcast/jennifer-cohler-mason___Connect with Jennifer Cohler Mason on IG: @jcohlermasondesign and  jcohlermason.com Connect with Anne on IG: @styledbyark 

Welcome to 2025! Classic & Curious kicks off the new year with a special episode featuring host Anne and her daughter Abby. Together, they share their favorite trends, brands, and practical tips for the year ahead in what we're calling the "Currently Loving Episode."Anne brings her 25 years of experience in fashion retail and interior design consultancy, while Abby adds a fresh perspective as a savvy 25-year-old working in the design field. The result? A thoughtful and engaging conversation you won't want to miss.This episode is a small detour from our usual guest-driven format. Regularly scheduled interviews return in early February, but for now, enjoy this unique peek behind the curtain at the personal inspirations of the Classic & Curious host.Certainly these girls do not claim to be influencers, but we think you will find what they have to say “new and noteworthy!”In this episode, Anne and Abby discuss:Their travel must-haves for hotels and their go-to packing cube brandsTop 2-3 essentials for entertaining in styleFavorite culinary tools and baking inspirationsFashion trends and brands they're loving for 2025What's trending in interior design and how people are reimagining their homes this yearFind complete show notes and links mentioned in the episode at styledbyark.com.

Entertaining enthusiasts, get ready as we welcome back Lulu Powers, vivacious chef to the stars and Entertainologist!Lulu started her catering career in 1994 and became one of the most sought-after chefs in LA & NY with clientele such as Arianna Huffington, Leonardo DiCaprio, Madonna, and Kelly Wearstler. She has been a guest on the Today Show, wrote an entertaining column for House Beautiful, and was featured in magazines such as Vogue, Food & Wine, Elle Décor, and InStyle.In 2010, she launched her book Lulu Powers: Food to Flowers which shares all of her secrets to stress-free entertaining. Coveted by many, the book includes lists, tips, menus, and cocktails easing your mind, so you can relax and have fun!Together, we discuss:Her famous Park Avenue Brunch featured in her bookPantry Essentials for hosting in 2025The two most important hosting attributes: Presentation & PlanningLulu is one of those people you meet that stays with you. She touches your heart in a way that lingers. Her vibrant personality just makes you feel good all over! It's no wonder she is known and adored by so many.Complete show notes can be found at: styledbyark.com/podcast/lulu-powers-entertainologist-2025 ___Connect with Lulu Powers on IG: @lulupowers and lulupowers.comConnect with Anne on IG: @styledbyark 

Hosting people in your home is one of the most expressive ways to share joy with those you love. Welcome to the 5th episode celebrating hosting with our very special guest, Nancy Evars.Nancy's story illustrates how personal style extends beyond fashion sensibility - it's the total essence of who you are.Beginning her career in marketing & PR at Yahoo, Nancy worked in prominent markets including NYC, Denver, and Silicon Valley. While there, she created Yahoo's first blog and launched their influencer marketing initiative.Sixteen years later, the girl who loved furnishing her Greenwich Village studio pivoted her career to start her own interior design business. Nancy quickly became one of the most sought-after interior designers in San Francisco and beyond. Her entrepreneurial drive led her to create Evars Collective, the first experiential destination for interior designers in the SF Peninsula area. Today, Evars Collective continues to reshape and strengthen relationships within the interior design community.In this episode, Anne & Nancy discuss:Bringing her mother's southern hospitality and East Coast entertaining to her home in CaliforniaHer love for sensory experiences throughout your holiday decorHow getting “dolled up” makes an evening all the more specialPersonal holiday traditions and entertaining must-havesNancy naturally draws admiration from near and far. She is a multifaceted storyteller of her own life: CEO, trailblazer, passionate mother and wife, avid traveler, fashion enthusiast, and someone who surrounds herself with wonderful people. Complete show notes can be found at: styledbyark.com/podcast/nancy-evars-evarscollective___Connect with Lulu Powers on IG: @nancyevars and @evarscollectiveConnect with Anne on IG: @styledbyark

If you are an enthusiastic entertainer and love to have fun with your guests, you will not want to miss this episode. Listen and learn as we host, Lulu Powers, vivacious chef to the stars and Entertainologist!  Lulu started her catering career in 1994 and became one of the most sought out chefs in LA & NY with clientele such as Arianna Huffington, Leonardo DiCaprio, Madonna and Kelly Whearstler. She has been a guest on the Today Show, wrote an entertaining column for House Beautiful and was featured in magazines such as Vogue, Food & Wine and Elle Decor. In 2010, she launched her book Lulu Powers Food to Flowers which shares all of her secrets to stress-free entertaining. Coveted by many, the book includes lists, tips, menus and cocktails easing your mind, so you can relax and have fun!Together we discuss:Keeping things simplePlaning aheadAlways have something in your freezer ready to goWays to celebrate the holidays in your own unique way The true spirit of entertainingLulu is known for her elegant, yet unpretentious style. Growing up in Weston, Connecticut, one of six children, Lulu embodies a spirit that naturally puts you at ease. She credits her love of cooking & entertaining to her mom, Patty P, and dad, Mr. Powers (as many of her recipes share his title). Lulu is one of those people you meet that stays with you. She touches your heart in a way that lingers. Her vibrant personality just makes you feel good all over! It's no wonder she is known and adored by so many.Complete show notes can be found at: styledbyark.com/podcast/lulu-powers-entertainologist  ___Connect with Lulu Powers on IG: @lulupowers and lulupowers.comConnect with Anne on IG: @styledbyark 

For the past one hundered years, Emily Post has been America's definitive source for how to navigate and enhance any social interaction. 'Tis the season to tune up our etiquette understanding and put it in play!We are delighted to be hosting Lizzie Post, co-president of The Emily Post Institute and great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post. Lizzie is the Co-Author of Emily Post's Etiquette, The Centennial Edition. Along with her cousin Daniel, they have modernized this coveted resource to make it relevant for our times. In this episode, Anne & Lizzie discuss:What Etiquette means in today's societyTips for hosting a holiday party or open houseConsiderations for being a gracious guestThe Awesome Etiquette PodcastLizzie Post's favorite holiday traditionsLizzie's approachable nature makes the discussion around etiquette not so fussy. She shares a perspective that helps reinforce what you already know or perhaps shifts your mindset in a meaningful way. It's no wonder she has worked as spokesperson for brands such asBank of America and American Express. She enjoys tackling etiquette's taboo topics making her a great resource for many. She has interviewed with The Today Show, Fox & Friends, Vanity Fair, The Washington Post, Travel & Leisure, The New York Times and many more!Connect with the Emily Post Institute for insights on etiquette articles, training and services at emilypost.com You can also follow @emilypostinstituteListen to the Awesome Etiquette Podcast on Apple or on your favorite platformBe sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!You can find complete show notes via the podcast page at styledbyark.com/podcastPurchase Emily Post's Etiquette, The Centennial Edition at The Styled Shop via styledbyark.com/shopFollow Anne @styledbyark.com

How do you celebrate a love for retail shopping AND hosting dinner parties all in one episode?  You invite shop owner, author and blogger, Ted Kennedy Watson to be your guest! Ted is owner of the award winning Watson Kennedy, purveyors of fine goods located in Seatle, Washington.  A shopping experience at Watson Kennedy is like turning the pages of one your favorite magazines… always a new discovery, there is something amazing to be found and you are left inspired from all that it has to offer. Ted's blog, tedkennedywatson.com is a well-loved extension of his life and features curated finds and design tips.  It is a tastemakers delight!  So much so, that a New York City editor loved reading it and connected with Ted.  Soon after, he published Style and Simplicity, An A-Z guide for living a more beautiful life AND Ted Kennedy Watson's Guide to Stylish Entertaining.  Both are yet another expression of Ted's forte.In this episode Anne & Ted discuss:The story of Ted Kennedy Watson and his journey to becoming shop owner, author and blogger.His book:  Ted Kennedy Watson's Stylish Guide to EntertainingDinner Party tipsBeing a gracious hostTed's classic favoritesTed will leave you inspired.  Not just through doing what he loves, but through the kindness and joy he extends and the feeling you get …..just by being in the same space with him.   You can find Watson Kennedy at watsonkennedy.com.  Follow Watson Kennedy on Instagram  @watsonkennedyComplete show notes can be found on styledbyark.com. You can also follow Anne via IG @styledbyarkBe sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!  

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Front Row Classics welcome film and fashion historian, Hayley Chow. With her homebase in Dallas, Hayley dedicates herself the celebration and preservation of classic film, art, architecture and fashion. Brandon and Hayley discuss classic style in from icons like Jean Harlow and Doris Day. The discussion then turns to Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds, where fashion is used to accentuate the suspenseful storytelling. Brandon and Hayley also discuss how the younger generation can fight the good fight to keep appreciation for the past in the forefront. Yon can find Hayley on Instagram at History Undressed and The Gazette Newsletter.

Classic Hollywood Style Front Row Classics welcome film and fashion historian, Hayley Chow. With her homebase in Dallas, Hayley dedicates herself the celebration and preservation of classic film, art, architecture and fashion. Brandon and Hayley discuss classic style in from icons like Jean Harlow and Doris Day. The discussion then turns to Alfred Hitchcock’s The … Continue reading Ep. 240- Celebration Classic Style with Hayley N. Chow →

Præludium: James Alfred Louis Lefébure-Wély: Verset G-dur. Davidssalme: 40, 2 og 4-6. Salme: 400 "Så vældigt det mødte os". Fra det N.T.: Romerbrevet 14, 7-13. Trosbekendelsen. Salme: 276 "Dommer over levende og døde". Postludium: Gordon Young: Prelude in Classic Style.

In this podcast you can hear :- Orry Wilson - winner of the Boys Solo class for 15 - 18 year olds, singing 'When you're feeling like expressing your affection" by Britten - accompanied by Madeline Kelly Penny Lavery earns her place in the Sheffield Plate competition by singing 'How Lucky You Are" by Flaherty and Ahrens, accompanied by Madeline Kelly. Penny won the Sheffield Plate in 2023 Breesha Kelsey sings a Gershwin classic "I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise" accompanied by Madeline Kelly. Her win in the Girls Solo voice class for 14 and 15 year olds means that she's earned a place in the Sheffield Plate final. This will be the fourth time that Breesha has qualified for the final - the first time was ten years ago, and the set song was all about a dog called Spot! The fine soprano Emily Coates wins the Operatic Solo Class for adults, singing an aria from Bizet's The Pearl Fishers, accompanied by Frank Woolley Another soprano, Erin White, was placed second in the same class, singing an aria from Mozart's Don Giovanni - also accompanied by Frank Woolley Victoria McLauchlan won the Pop Song Class with 'Can't Help Falling in Love With You' accompanied by David Holland. Simon Fletcher took second place in the same class with Don McLean's song - 'And I Love You So' also accompanied by David Holland. Chris Callow - winner of the Intermediate Organ Class held in St Thomas's Church - plays Prelude in a Classic Style by Gordon Young Eve Puzzar wins the Girls Solo Class for 16 to 18 year olds, singing "Habanera" from Bizet's Carmen - accompanied by Madeline Kelly. Cristl Stitt and Anna Tamarova win the Duet Class for 12 to 18 year olds, with "True Colours" from 'Trolls' by Steinberg/Kelly And we finish with some class-winning piano playing from Eva Griffiths

Join us in this deep dive with Captain Voltaire and Chief Engineer Jeff Black on all things Glyph, going track by track on their upcoming album "Honor. Power. Glory.", available everywhere on March 29th 2024.Don't miss them on tour right now!https://www.glyphmetal.com/tourFollow the band!https://www.youtube.com/@Glyphmetal/  https://www.facebook.com/glyphmetal/https://www.instagram.com/GLYPHMETAL/https://www.tiktok.com/@glyphmetalglyphmetal.bandcamp.com/merchhttps://www.twitch.tv/ravoltaire---For the impatient:00:00:00 Pre-roll00:00:58 Sup Nerds00:02:33 Top 4 Power Metal Bands00:05:16 The beginning at Mad With Power Fest00:08:21 Glyph is a Supergroup00:14:01 North American Tour with Alestorm00:16:45 Accelerating all and plans00:20:10 The Album00:23:11 Writing lots of songs00:25:03 The Fun Factor00:31:58 Approach to Lore00:37:26 Band Fanfiction00:38:50 What's your favourite powerful ship?00:40:04 Album deep dive, track by track00:40:23 Honor, Power, Glory00:43:41 March of the Northern Clan00:47:53 A Storm of Crimson Fire00:49:10 Videogame inspirations for the Music Video and artwork00:53:11 When the World Was Young00:58:04 Eldenfire01:00:02 Rav being adorably cheesy01:01:32 A Gazillion Ravs per Chorus01:04:18 Working with Damien Rainaud01:07:01 Guest Drummer Cody Anstey01:10:21 Defy the Night01:10:44 Rav does not know Eurobeat?!01:14:03 Defy the Night (for real this time)01:15:12 More songwriting details01:17:07 More Lore01:18:54 Sign of the Dragonlord01:21:37 Sauna?01:22:36 Time 2 Tangent01:24:03 Glorious01:25:37 You are not alone01:27:57 Volarad01:31:53 Potential Volarad Drink??01:33:21 Volarad Music Video01:34:13 Live video commentary!01:40:29 The Classic Style  of doing Music Videos01:43:59 Wrapping up Support us on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/powerfulpodcast Follow us! Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc - powerful. a power metal podcastWebsite - https://www.powerful-podcast.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerfulpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/powerfulpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/powerfulpm Music by Fernando Rey Powered by La Casona Productionshttps://www.facebook.com/salacasona/

If you are a design enthusiast, this is a wonderful “intel” episode!  In the world of design, natural materials are an example of a timeless element.  We often are so focused on paint colors, fabric and furniture selections, we forget one of the most important selections is the foundation on which it is all platformed.In this episode, we are honored to host the founders of Simply Quartered, Chad and Keri Thompson. Known for their “Ralph Lauren” way of style, they elevate the design process for their clients. Their personal sense of style and depth of knowledge in the industry, inspires a belief that every home should have a foundation that captures its soul. They will share their brand story, how they find their inspirations and their personal flooring favorites.  You will also gain tips on care and their POV on what to consider when selecting your floor. This brand makes my Instagram “go to” list for Classic Style inspirations in flooring.  They are building a name for themselves locally and nationally through publications such as The Scout Guide Columbus, Ohio and Architectural Digest. This is a must listen for anyone remodeling their home or building a new one! Find the complete show notes here >>https://www.styledbyark.com/podcast/foundation-of-interior-design-a-conversation-with-simply-quartered-founders-keri-chad-thompsonIn this episode, Anne, Keri & Chad discuss:Where they find inspiration. What to consider when selecting and caring for your floor.How natural stone can be used to create interest.Their personal hardwood floor selections.And much more … Connect with Simply Quartered:Simply QuarteredIG: @simplyquarteredWhere to Find Anne!@styledbyarkMore from Anne & Styled by A.R.K.Schedule your design Mini! Sometimes you need a little advice - a quick conversation to support your design needs. We are here for you! Visit the Styled Shop! A curated collection of investment layers for your home to include HOLIDAY HOST GIFT IDEAS  all intended to inspire a Life Well Styled.

One of Jimmy's favorite guests, Julia Herz, is back to talk about the recent Learn to Homebrew Day Celebration! Julia Herz is the Executive Director of the American Homebrewers Association, and has been busy since she last spoke with Jimmy. Having started as a hobbyist before her lauded career in beer, she is still homebrewing today.Held on November 4th, Julia has the lowdown on the Learn to Homebrew Day Celebration. The day is all about fostering community and helping curious homebrewers-to-be get their start. From experimenting with different types of yeasts or fermentables to putting a twist on a classic style, the fun and joy of homebrewing truly never ends. Check out homebrewersassociation.org today to get involved! Listen in and good beers to you! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.

SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie chats with Gramme nominated song writer and fashion brand founder, Franne Golde. They dive into Franne's illustrious carrier in the music industry along with her clothing line that is also her namesake (and that MacKenzie absolutely loves!). It's a fun conversation with a heart for women who support each other in developing our dreams. LINKS MENTIONED Franne Golde Clothing Brand- Go to frannegolde.com and use code LIVEWELL for 20% off your first order of $75 or more. Franne Golde Brand on Instagram Energel Pens- MacKenzie's Favorite Pen that she recommends to Franne MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie's Monat Site JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS Uncommon Goods- 15% off at uncommongoods.com/livewell AG1- Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/livewell CoPilot- Go to go.mycopilot.com/LIVEWELL to get a 14 day FREE trial SHOP WITH US ON AMAZON Find our favorites here!  *Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support!

Get ready to be wowed as we welcome a truly accomplished and stylish young woman to the podcast. Meet Emily O, the creative mind behind emilyOandbows. Emily is a lifestyle and fashion influencer.  She is an example of how passion, great taste and business savvy can lead to incredible success.With over 150k followers on her social platforms, Emily has made a name for herself in the fashion world. She's collaborated with big brands like Amazon, Kate Spade and J.Crew, earning recognition and admiration along the way. But what truly sets Emily apart is her entrepreneurial spirit and creativity. Most recently, she's launched her own line of merchandising, capturing her unique spirit, style and sophistication, with each launch thoughtfully designed to reflect her lifestyle.In this episode, Emily and I delve into her fashion secrets, holiday traditions and our shared love for classic style. Get ready to be inspired by her confidence, insights, and her ability to connect with women of all ages. Find the complete show notes here! >> https://www.styledbyark.com/podcast/classic-style-for-all-ages-emilyoandbowsIn this episode, Anne & Emily discuss:Favorite brands in her closet for Fall 2023.  What filters she uses to select her looks for each season.  Who has influenced her personal style the most.  Insights to her classic styled life. And much more…Connect with Emily O:emilyoandbows.comemilyOandbows@protonmail.com@emilyoandbows@bowsandcompanypodcastYouTubeTikTokWhere to Find Anne!@styledbyarkMore from Anne & Styled by A.R.K.Schedule your design Mini! Sometimes you need a little advice - a quick conversation to support your design needs. We are here for you! Visit the Styled Shop! A curated collection of investment layers for your home to include host gift ideas all intended to inspire a Life Well Styled.

Ryan Epps returned from Basic Training after joining the U.S. Army to compete for its World Class Athlete Program and then he found himself winning the World Team Trials Challenge Tournament. Epps will face Spencer Woods at 82kg at Final X. Epps was a three-time All-American and two-time NCAA Division III champion at powerhouse Augsburg University. The show will break down the weights at Final X in The Classic Style. Welcome back! SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | RSS

Ryan Epps returned from Basic Training after joining the U.S. Army to compete for its World Class Athlete Program and then he found himself winning the World Team Trials Challenge Tournament. Epps will face Spencer Woods at 82kg at Final X.Epps was a three-time All-American and two-time NCAA Division III champion at powerhouse Augsburg University. The show will break down the weights at Final X in The Classic Style. Welcome back! SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | RSS

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Legacy Living with Dr. Gloria Burgess | Guest: Dr. Mark BradyThis week's Legacy Living Show is called "Rewiring Your Brain - An Interview With Dr. Mark Brady - Part 1". Listen as Dr. Gloria brings a Classic Style of Grace and Power to her message. Her passion and love of people clearly shines through.https://www.talknetworkradio.com/hosts/legacyliving

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Against "Classic Style", published by strawberry calm on November 23, 2022 on LessWrong. What is Classic Style? The Sense of Style is Steven Pinker's style guide informed by cognitive psychology and linguistics. The main idea is that the author should write in a particular mode of communication called "classic style". The guiding metaphor of classic style is seeing the world. The writer can see something that the reader has not yet noticed, and he orients the reader's gaze so that she can see it for herself. The purpose of writing is presentation, and its motive is disinterested truth. It succeeds when it aligns with the truth, the proof of success being clarity and simplicity. Clear and Simple as the Truth, Francis-Noel Thomas and Mark Turner Here are the do's and don't of classic style: Eliminate meta-discourse.Don't write "in the next section I will..." Eliminate "hedging".Don't write "maybe", "it seems to me", or "I think that". Don't use concepts about concepts.Don't write "approach", "assumption", "concept", "condition", "context", "framework", "issue", "level", "model", "paradigm", "perspective", "process", "role", "strategy", "tendency", "variable". Talk about the subject, not about research about the subject.If you're writing about apples, then write "apples are X" rather than "Dr Smith first discovered that apples are X". Roughly speaking, Pinker recommends that the author should write about something as if neither the document nor the author nor the reader actually exists. If they're writing a book about apples, then the sentences should assert facts about apples, not about the study of apples and certainly not about the book itself. My opinion: I like that Pinker deduces his advice from an underlying theory of communication. This is better than many style guides which present an ad-hoc list of tips. However, I think the theory is wrong. What's wrong with Classic Style? I'm suspicious of "A Sense of Style" because it separates what you should write and what is true. To clarify, Pinker isn't saying there are things you should write that aren't true, but he is saying there are things that are true that you shouldn't write. Pinker contrasts "classic style" with what he calls "postmodern style" — where the author explicitly refers to the document itself, the readers, the authors, any uncertainties, controversies, errors, etc. I think a less pejorative name for "postmodern style" would be "self-aware style". This is the predominant communication style I see on LessWrong. In this post, I will list some advantages of self-aware style over classic style. Problem 1: Self-referentiality. The Capital-T-Truth is that the book does have an author, a reader, and exists in the same world as the objects the book discusses. Therefore there are certain facts about the subject that a classic-style document won't be able to assert — namely, these are facts about the relationship between the document and the subject. In map-territory framing: a map is "classic style" if it doesn't include a "you are here" marker. But often the map is part of the territory that is being mapped, and therefore a lack of a "you are here" marker is an omission of an important truth about the territory. This seems defective to me. If the writers in a community assert all truths about the subject, including self-referential truths, then the community is likely to have more accurate beliefs. Problem 2: Epistemic qualifiers. It's very difficult to state in classic-style anything like "the probability that X is p" because probabilities are statements about the author's beliefs about X. Recall that in classic style, the document does not know the author exists! This is far more restricting than it may first appear. If you can't use epistemic qualifiers, then you aren't allowed to discuss anything that is...

Link to original articleWelcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Against "Classic Style", published by strawberry calm on November 23, 2022 on LessWrong. What is Classic Style? The Sense of Style is Steven Pinker's style guide informed by cognitive psychology and linguistics. The main idea is that the author should write in a particular mode of communication called "classic style". The guiding metaphor of classic style is seeing the world. The writer can see something that the reader has not yet noticed, and he orients the reader's gaze so that she can see it for herself. The purpose of writing is presentation, and its motive is disinterested truth. It succeeds when it aligns with the truth, the proof of success being clarity and simplicity. Clear and Simple as the Truth, Francis-Noel Thomas and Mark Turner Here are the do's and don't of classic style: Eliminate meta-discourse.Don't write "in the next section I will..." Eliminate "hedging".Don't write "maybe", "it seems to me", or "I think that". Don't use concepts about concepts.Don't write "approach", "assumption", "concept", "condition", "context", "framework", "issue", "level", "model", "paradigm", "perspective", "process", "role", "strategy", "tendency", "variable". Talk about the subject, not about research about the subject.If you're writing about apples, then write "apples are X" rather than "Dr Smith first discovered that apples are X". Roughly speaking, Pinker recommends that the author should write about something as if neither the document nor the author nor the reader actually exists. If they're writing a book about apples, then the sentences should assert facts about apples, not about the study of apples and certainly not about the book itself. My opinion: I like that Pinker deduces his advice from an underlying theory of communication. This is better than many style guides which present an ad-hoc list of tips. However, I think the theory is wrong. What's wrong with Classic Style? I'm suspicious of "A Sense of Style" because it separates what you should write and what is true. To clarify, Pinker isn't saying there are things you should write that aren't true, but he is saying there are things that are true that you shouldn't write. Pinker contrasts "classic style" with what he calls "postmodern style" — where the author explicitly refers to the document itself, the readers, the authors, any uncertainties, controversies, errors, etc. I think a less pejorative name for "postmodern style" would be "self-aware style". This is the predominant communication style I see on LessWrong. In this post, I will list some advantages of self-aware style over classic style. Problem 1: Self-referentiality. The Capital-T-Truth is that the book does have an author, a reader, and exists in the same world as the objects the book discusses. Therefore there are certain facts about the subject that a classic-style document won't be able to assert — namely, these are facts about the relationship between the document and the subject. In map-territory framing: a map is "classic style" if it doesn't include a "you are here" marker. But often the map is part of the territory that is being mapped, and therefore a lack of a "you are here" marker is an omission of an important truth about the territory. This seems defective to me. If the writers in a community assert all truths about the subject, including self-referential truths, then the community is likely to have more accurate beliefs. Problem 2: Epistemic qualifiers. It's very difficult to state in classic-style anything like "the probability that X is p" because probabilities are statements about the author's beliefs about X. Recall that in classic style, the document does not know the author exists! This is far more restricting than it may first appear. If you can't use epistemic qualifiers, then you aren't allowed to discuss anything that is...

We are excited to welcome Kate Schelter to The Style That Binds Us podcast. Kate has worked as a celebrity stylist, illustrator, artist and designer. She is the author of Classic Style, a book that we both thoroughly enjoyed reading. We are looking forward to breaking down classic, timeless style with Kate in this episode! Here's a link to a shoppable blog post filled with classic style favorites: https://thestylethatbindsus.com/breaking-down-classic-style-with-kate-schelter/ Kate's book: Classic Style: Hand It Down, Dress It Up, Wear It Out Link to the book Kate mentioned during the episode, Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/delia-folk8/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/delia-folk8/support

In this episode (originally published exclusively on our Patreon page) Sonya and Hugo reflect on how people are today reconsidering the way they consume clothing in a post-pandemic world."Buy Less, Buy Better" has always been our motto since the creation of our YouTube channels (Sartorial Talks in English and Discussions Sartoriales in French). But today it seems that this claim is becoming even more relevant as people start to realize the terrible ecological cost of fast-fashion while rediscovering the virtues of traditional craftsmanship and patience. Support the show

Præludium: Edward Francis Rimbault: Introductory Voluntary C-dur. Ord til dagen: af Helder Camara. Salme: 164, vers 1-5 "Øjne, I var lykkelige". Fra det N.T.: Matthæus 11, 2-6. Korvers: Johann Sebastian Bach: Jesus, livets rige kilde (tekst: Rist 1642, Brorson 1734). Salme: 164, vers 6-7. Postludium: Gordon Young: Prelude in Classic Style. www.dr.dk/P2/Morgenandagten

When you think about Classic style nowadays you have a feeling that Classics means no trainers no denim and so on but I think you have to rethink as Gurj is taking us through the Classic menSwear totally a different way. Where he introducing certain elements of menswear that would not dare be seen as Classic, somehow that's what individual style is all about having no rules! Join Gurj and myself how we discuss A Classic Style, how he began on this journey, what is in what should never come back, we also discuss about race the future of menswear and most all how he became one the most well known Classic dressed. You can find Gurj Sohanpal here https://singhgentry.co.uk/ If you have any feedback or would like to be featured on a future episode please feel free to email menswearbyawoman@gmail.com

We could think of no better way to wrap up this season of HandCut Radio than by revisiting an old guest, Mark Cho, co-founder of The Armoury and co-owner of Drake's. We've called this episode “Mark Cho's take on 2022” because a lot of the themes we explore – the ‘casualisation' of style, the different ways men are reinventing suiting, the danger of hype and the saturation of everyone's attention – feel very relevant to the moment we find ourselves in. We hope you'll agree that this is a fitting end to our sixth season.As always, thank you very much indeed for your support and for tuning in. Don't forget to let us know what you think – leave us a review or drop us a DM.---HandCut Radio is produced by Birch, the London based creative office of James Allen. Our theme music is by Joe Boyd.HandCut Radio is proud to be sponsored by Thomas Mason, an historic mill that's been supplying famous designers, shirtmakers and tailors with world class shirting fabrics since 1796.---Show Notes:Mark Cho — Website | Instagram[03:12] The Armoury[04:25] The Armoury City Hunter Jacket[04:51] Horological Society of New York[04:56] F.P. Journe[06:03] The Armoury Cotton Sport Chinos[08:03] Dayware Cotton 3 Pocket Blouson[08:04] The Armoury Wool Casentino Road Jacket[08:38] The Armoury's Spring/Summer 2021 Lookbook[11:42] The Armoury x H. Moser & Cie (HODINKEE)[12:04] H. Moser & Cie[14:10] Elliot Hammer[20:10] The Armoury TV[40:40] BODE[41:02] Edward Sexton[42:04] Lovat Mill

Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart   Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee    Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter |  Daily Gardener Community   Historical Events   1780 It was on this day that much of New England was shrouded in darkness. In fact, many feared that Judgment Day had arrived And so this day became known as The Dark Day. During this day, the sun rose as per usual. But around 10 o'clock in the morning, the sky grew dark. So dark that there were reports of candle-lit lunches, and people stopped what they were doing to pray. The blackout spread from Portland, Maine, to New Jersey. Boston newspapers reported that chickens returned to their roosts after the darkness began, and animals returned to their places in the barn - even they knew that something odd was going on. Even General George Washington wrote about the dark day in his diary. The nature poet John Greenleaf Whittier (books about this person) wrote about the event in a poem. Twas on a May-day of the far-old years Seventeen hundred eighty, that there fell Over the bloom and sweet life of the spring, Over the fresh earth, and the heaven of noon, A horror of great darkness.' "Men prayed, and women wept; all ears grew sharp To hear the doom-blast of the trumpet shatter The black sky.   Instead of Judgment Day, it's now generally believed that the darkness stemmed from a fire out west. And the following night, on May 19th in 1780, New England was treated to a full moon that was said to be as red as blood set against the night sky - a spring to remember.   1864 Death of Nathaniel Hawthorne (books about this person), American novelist, and short-story writer. In May 1866, Nathaniel's sister Sophia was writing about The Wayside landscape in a letter to her friend, Annie Fields. She wrote: There is a beauty in May which there is not in July. After these latter rains, the glory of tender and deep greens surpasses all words . . . the walks — the paths look so nice, and there is no knowing what enormity of sauciness the weeds will arrive at by July.   In 1843, Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote a crazy short story that not many people know about today. The story was about a mad scientist who becomes obsessed about removing his wife Georgiana's birthmark. And so the scientist, concocts a remedy for the blemish and creates a solution using the leaves of geraniums. As his wife drinks this potion, her birthmark does fade away, but in the process, the mixture also kills her. Thus, she dies a perfect unblemished woman. And that's the end of this little known and very bizarre short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne.   1906 On this day, Country Life gave an update on the season of tulips. They wrote, The writer regards the season of Tulips as one of the brightest and happiest of the year. Daffodils still flutter in the wind, the first of the Roses are bursting their buds, and the whole air is filled with the scent of wayside of garden flowers. But it is the Tulip that gives the colour, splashes of crimson,scarlet, yellow, rose, white, and even black.  A black Tulip is a reality, and is known as The Sultan. It belongs to the race called Darwin, but we prefer the homely name of the May or Cottage Tulip. Dusky as the firm, short segments are, they have weird, strange beauty, which is as fascinating as the clear crimson of the greatest of all Tulips, Tulipa gesneriana major, which opens its big goblets to the sun and discloses a pool of inky blue at the base. A few years ago the May Tulips were seldom seen, but persistent reference to them has brought about a revolution: so much so, that one greets the Tulip with much the same affection as the Daffodil which precedes it. We believe it was in the Royal Gardens, Kew, that the Gesner and other Tulips were first planted in large beds, and the effect of their glorious colour we shall ever remember, it was a novel sight...   So there you go—an update on tulip season from 1906. And isn't it interesting to think about how tulips were perceived compared to the daffodil a little over a hundred years ago?   1934 Birth of Ruskin Bond (books about this person), Indian author of British descent. Ruskin's novels, The Room on the Roof and Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra, received critical acclaim and he's written hundreds of short stories, essays, and books for children. In The Room on the Roof, Ruskin wrote, I don't want to rot like mangoes at the end of the season, or burnout like the sun at the and of the day.  I cannot live like the gardener, the cook and water-carrier, doing the same task everyday of my life...  I want to be either somebody or nobody.  I don't want to be anybody. From Rain in the Mountains: Notes from the Himalayas, Ruskin wrote, Yes, I'd love to have a garden of my own--spacious, and full of everything that is fragrant and flowering. But if I don't succeed, never mind--I've still got the dream.   Finally, in his book, A Book of Simple Living: Brief Notes from the Hills, Ruskin wrote, Botanists have done their best to intimidate and confuse the nature lover. But we should not allow ourselves to be discouraged; we have as much right to the enjoyment of wild flowers as they. So I will disregard the botanist and I will go looking for the pretty flower that I have named Merry Heart. It is always nodding and dancing in the breeze. It is a happy flower, deserving of a happy, light name.   Grow That Garden Library™ Book Recommendation The Modern Cottage Garden by Greg Loades This book came out in 2020, and the subtitle is A Fresh Approach to a Classic Style. This book is practical and inspirational - and if you are a fan of cottage gardens, then this is a book that you will want to have in your garden library. I love Greg's approach here because what he has done is come up with a blend between the New Perennial Movement and Classic Cottage Style - and he's integrated both of those concepts Into the looks that you see in real life gardens in this book. And so, as the reader, what you'll come away with are images of beautiful color in the garden, the use of grasses and native plants - in addition to Greg's thoughtful approach. Greg wants these gardens to be low maintenance and to offer many seasons of interest, which is the sweet spot for gardens nowadays. I will walk you through the table of contents, and then I'll give you a little excerpt from Greg's book. Greg starts with what he calls the roots of his book, which are both the traditional Cottage Garden and the New Perennial Garden. Greg takes you into a deep dive into both approaches. Then in the next section of his book, he talks about how to create a Modern Cottage Gardenn which, as I just mentioned, is a blend of both Classic Cottage Gardening and the New Perennial Garden Movement. So with Greg's help, you'll understand how to put together a gardener's garden - that's what he calls it - and how to maximize small spaces and incorporate Modern Cottage Gardening into your containers, which I think is such a hot topic this year. Now the back half of Greg's book is devoted to the seasons - so he walks you through Modern Cottage Gardening season by season. At the end of the book, there are fifty plant profiles, and these are Greg's go-to plants when it comes to garden design. But, right at the beginning of Greg's book, he introduces you to the Modern Cottage Garden. He writes, It is difficult to stick to one style in the garden, isn't it? Maybe this is because plants are alive, and as they grow, we get attached to them.  So we can't let go of the plant that has survived three house moves.  Or the large shrub that started life from a cutting taken from a friend's garden.   This sounds so familiar. Doesn't it? He writes, Plants are memories.  Plants can make us feel proud.  Plants tell stories.  And who can resist choosing new plants for the garden when they see them in flower in a nursery, even if they don't know where they will go or whether they are in keeping with what is there?    I just experienced this exact scenario this morning.   And then Greg writes, Let's be honest, who has a scale map of their garden, showing all the gaps, each time they find themselves looking at plants for sale?  Then as we introduce unlikely plant partners to the border, we push the boundaries of traditional garden styles, whether by accident or design.    And here is where Greg helps us get on track. He writes, This is, in fact, a good thing. The mixing together of plants from older garden styles is creating something special indeed: a new style that combines the best of the Traditional Cottage Garden and of the gardens of the New Perennial Garden Movement.  For argument's sake, let's call it the Modern Cottage Garden. This is a gardener's garden.  Its generous style is for gardeners who can't resist plants.   Can I get an Amen? The spoke is 288 pages of the Modern Cottage Garden — encouraging you to grow plants that are new to you, try new combinations or new communities of plants, and enjoy the process of experimenting in your garden. You can get a copy of The Modern Cottage Garden by Greg Loades and support the show using the Amazon link in today's show notes for around $9.   Botanic Spark 1899 On this day, Lou Andreas Salomé (books about this person), the first female psychoanalyst and writer, and Rainer Maria Rilke (books about this person), the Austrian poet and writer, visited Leo Tolstoy (books about this person) in Russia. Now this entire trip was Lou's idea. She hoped that Tolstoy would be a mentor to her friend and lover, Rainer ("Rye-nur") Maria Rilke. Lou Andreas Salomé was a bit of a muse to Rainer Maria Rilke. Early in their friendship, Lou was the one who encouraged him to change his first name from René to Rainer. She also encouraged him to learn Russian and to read Tolstoy. And so that sets the stage for their meeting with Leo Tolstoy in his garden on this day, May 19th in, 1899. One account of the meeting goes like this: We no longer looked about us, but at him absorbing this landscape.  Bending down from time to time to pluck, forget me nots with a quick motion of his cup tanned as if to snatch up the odor from the stem.  He would then hold them close to his face and breathe them.  Intensely consume them as it were.  And then let them fall to the ground.   Well, it seems Leo was more interested in his garden than in becoming a mentor to Rainer Maria Rilke. But the story doesn't end there. Rainer Maria Rilke fell in love with Russia - and for a brief period with Lou Andreas Salomé. And it was during his time in Russia, Rainer wrote one of his masterpieces: a trilogy of timeless poetry called The Book of Hours.   Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener And remember: For a happy, healthy life, garden every day.

Tonight's dinner guest is Danny Lomas. For any avid YouTube video consumer, Danny Lomas will already be a household name as the co-host of the styling and fashion entertainment series, PAQ. In the video series, Danny's style always stood out as uniquely British and eccentrically classic. Since the end of PAQ in 2019, Danny's further cemented himself in fashion, working with brands like Gucci, Ralph Lauren and Drake's. His modelling career has meant he's been shot with a range of celebrities including Lewis Hamilton, Billie Eilish and Hailey Bieber. Interviewing him is Zak Maoui, Style Editor of GQ, who shares Danny's deep knowledge of menswear and cheeky sense of humour. Danny and Zak discuss the perfect Burberry loafer, what happened to PAQ, Danny's first ever watch, and subculture style. Lyst is a fashion shopping app. Make great choices with personal recommendations from over 12,000 of the world's best brands. Download here: https://www.lyst.com/app/ You can shop our Danny inspired list in the app with our Classic Style Icon series here: https://lyst.app.link/dannylomas

Hello? Hello, this is Caroline Schafer, your host at The Vitality Feed.  Today, we're going to talk about fashion, to help men with their style which is not usually on my agenda, but I am having a challenge in January.  Today's  podcast is geared towards that challenge. So I hope everybody enjoys. Please help me welcome Sarah D'Arcy. Sarah is a celebrity stylist and I personal stylist. She has experienced in editorial work as well as commercial and her website is SarahDarcey.com. Welcome Sarah! Thank you Caroline for having me. Absolutely. I'm so excited. I think this is kind of a perfect timing to do this with all the holiday parties right now. Hopefully people can utilize this and maybe especially the men who I'm going to focus on more today and get some good tips to, to knock it out of the park with their style. So give us a little backstory about how you got involved in the whole fashion thing. And I know this is audio. Sarah is so styling right now. Hopefully you can see the snippet on Facebook, but she looks great. . So Sarah, how did you get involved in fashion? So I always knew I wanted to work in fashion and I, I initially really wanted to be a buyer, but I really discovered that I was terrible at math and buying as much about math as it is about, you know, choosing great things. So I fell into styling and I went to George Brown college in Toronto and I interned for Dress For Success. And that's where I really discovered my love for helping people find confidence through what they wear. Fast forward a few years, I moved back to Vancouver where I'm originally from, and I opened my own styling business. And I've worked with celebrity clients. Like you mentioned, I work with people of all walks of life to help them find confidence, you know, through what they wear. that's awesome. I'm a firm believer in this. I don't think most of our listeners know that I actually have a fashion background, but I also love fashion. And I do think that when you put on nicer clothes and you do your hair and your makeup. I feel better than throwing on those leggings in a big sweatshirt and just a messy bun, you know. So I know you've been working with some clients. Tell us about a client story. I worked with the really amazing client recently. His name is Alex . He is in the new Marvel series with Jeremy Renner called Hawkeye and cool. Oh, he was fabulous that he was actually a really I wouldn't say difficult fit, but he had really, he has really interesting measurements, so he's six, five 250 pounds. And he, his measurements were just, when I first got them, I, I had a little bit of concern, especially in Vancouver because, you know, it's more geared to kind of a street style market. And so we worked together to do a magazine cover. I, I just really enjoyed working with him and the challenge of bringing in clothing and finding clothing that we're really going to fit fit his frame and also really accentuate and look really beautiful because he told me at the outset, oh, you know, I have a really hard time finding clothes, just so you know, I'm not an off the rack kind of guy and, you know, through preparation and finding some really great pieces through some partners the magazine cover turned out really great. And so the magazine will come out in February. So I'm excited for that. I think that's so cool that you get to have something tangible for your work. You know what I mean? Like most people that they do, the work and stuff, and a lot of it's remote, but you actually can like go by the magazine cover.  View it online. You're like, Hey, I did that. That's really neat. That's really interesting to walk by, you know, a store and see your work or online and see it out there. And, you know, know the process that happened behind what, what went in exactly into that, that work. And I'm sure it's much more lengthy than most people have any clue. It certainly is. And with that project, lots of research, lots of ordering things in and lots of you know, just really hoping and praying it would look fabulous and it did. Fantastic.  So I know the holidays are coming. And I would especially like to target the men out there, women can usually resource things a little bit better, but what are the top three things that men can do, to put their look together? Absolutely. So the first thing that I always tell my clients, including the men, is that they really need to set a foundation for their wardrobe. When you have this foundation in your wardrobe, you're able to go in and pull out those key pieces with ease and you're not scrambling, you know, to get to that party. So the first thing that I always say is that you need to edit your closet. So that includes donating, or consigning anything that you haven't worn in over a year. When you do this, you'll edit out all the stuff that doesn't work and you'll only see the things that do. And then as well in that process, if you take your measurements, when you go in to drop things off, to have them tailored, it'll be a very seamless and easy process because you know, your proportions. That's genius. Absolutely because it's just really important that people know what their body type is and how clothes fit them. So you have self-awareness when you take your measurements and you're able to go into your tailor and have really have a conversation about what clothes tend to fit you best. I always say as well, when people are starting out on this process with setting the foundation, it's important to focus on developing more of a classic style to set yourself up for success before you really delve deeper into what could be your personal style. Because when you have these classic pieces that are in your wardrobe, it just sets that foundation. So if you tend to like a trend that's out there, you can move one or two pieces in, but you still have that classic set of your foundation. You made me think of home decor and always liked the concept of keeping the big pieces classic, like the furniture and maybe the throw pillows or the throw blanket make that more trending, like a pop a lime green and red. So do you think that's the same thing like with dressing? Do you think that the trendy could come in with the accessories and to keep the classic part that, like you said, the standard basic pieces that you keep in your closet, the good suit and the good pair of khakis and a crew neck and things like that, the white shirt and all that. Absolutely. It's a brilliant comparison, you know when you think about it through throw pillows you can change up your throw pillows. Maybe you go for a lighter, more pastel color for spring, but then you get into maybe a more tartan hue into winter. It's exactly like that. So when you have those core investment pieces and then you add in You know, accessories like a belt or you know, a pocket square. It's just a really brilliant way to for it to be one economical. And you're not having a lot of garments that are just sitting in the closet. So therefore it's good for your pocketbook and it's good for the environment. Perfect. I love that you hit on those three things and I like fun socks. I love, I think it's such a good conversational starter too. Cause there are some, and there's sock companies, I saw one little boy and he's like killing it and he produces this whole sock line and it does a charitable thing attached to it. I love that. I think can also be like a little personalized touch to your wardrobe. So maybe. Really cool, positive things. So what are some big don't do's? Some definite big don't do that, I see out there all the time.  Is men wearing gym shoes when they're not in the gym and it's not, you know, the fun, new balance casual you know, that athletes are trend is, are white sneakers that you see men out there wearing with with their regular wear. Having the right footwear is really something that will elevate your look and leaving those white gym shoes for the gym.  So I was a formepr commuter in New York and it was commonplace to run to your job in your sneakers, and then change at work to legit shoes. But today there seems to be this whole, I see it in catalogs and every. The white sneakers with dresses, which I find is a little bit odd and even suits, you know, formal suits, the button up suit with, with sneakers. So what do you think about. I think if it's the right sneaker, it can look, it can look really, really nice. It just depends on also again, knowing your body type, knowing your proportions. Say for example, a man wearing a beautiful suit and say he's a goddess sneaker. If the sneaker is in the right style, it's more of a casual but elevated option. It can look really cool, but if it is actually intended for training or it's those kinds of, you know, white guy speakers that we all kind of know. So it's really important to look at what is the cut of what you're wearing and how do you tie that shoe in and. There are a lot of great examples on, you know, places like Pinterest, magazines, a lot of celebrities wear kind of an elevated sneaker on a red carpet now, but elevated sneaker. That's a cool term! And that's true. You can look at resources out there. Absolutely. And I kind of, what do you think about the concept of. Personality and pulling things off because sometimes don't you feel like some people can get away with that and then other people put it on. And you're like, I think when you try to wear sneakers with a suit, you have to have like that definitely extrovert outgoing kind of personality to pull that off. Absolutely. You really have to own it. And when I say to my clients, when they, I really like to ask them, you know, what do you like, what do you like to wear? When, how do you feel most comfortable? And a lot of them say to me, you know, I don't know if I have the confidence to wear it and what I always say back to them.You know, if you really like something. Wear it, but you really have to own it. And so you really have to have that, that confidence behind what you're wearing. And on the flip side, if you don't like something don't wear it or don't buy it. That's, you know, that's absolute too. I don't even think about that because you can tell, especially men, like if they never wear a collared shirt and a tie and they're like at an outing and they have that. They look like somebody like hanging them. They're like pulling at it and they're moving their neck and head around. Like, they're like somebody get me out of this straight jacket soon. So that, that is true. So, what's a second thing people can do. So he had gym shoes. So the second don't that I always say, and I always see men out there doing this is wearing a backpack when  they're businessman. Wearing a backpack to carry all your files, whether it's your lunch or anything. There's so many beautiful briefcase options, kind of shoulder bag, and it's really. Great way to also, again, I'm all about elevating a is to elevate their look, to really look the part. If you're a CEO, you have the means to get a great briefcase or right. And I think it's important too, to look at the, yeah, I agree. I think when you got that full look, I think people look at you differently and you know, people say don't judge a book by a cover, but I'm sorry, BS on that. It just, is what it is and people do it, whether you want it to be that way or not. It is what it is. And that's what the whole fashion industry and Hollywood are all about. fashSo yeah have your whole put together. I don't see that very much, but I got that image in my head and I'm like, yeah, that would look really bad. I think I felt, so you think about the pandemic and a lot of people are very casual and you know what they normally might not wear.They did where, and now they're tired of wearing these casual outfits. They're looking to say, how do I go back and be the best version of myself and what do I wear to do that? And I think just completing the look, whether it's a man or a woman having the right pieces to fill out that whole look is so simple. So you're not a proponent of the pajamas underneath the table and that golf shirt for zoom calls. I have to say, I may have done it. We got the dirt now. That's awesome. I know a lot of people do that and I've even seen people stand up and be humorous about it, which I think kudos that's that's cool, but it is a whole new era that we're dealing with. All right. Number three. Don't. So number three, I always tell my clients don't wear anything that's a bad fit. If you have done an edit to remove all of these pieces from your closet, you, you likely won't be able to write. So many of the time we have, we see pieces that are either too big they're too small. They're, they're old. And a great example of it is I see a lot of men wearing belts that are long past their prime. That they're crap is so true. Oh my gosh. And yeah, they, they like you take them off. They naturally make like a C you know, Absolutely. And then you see also where a lot of men haven't taken the time to go into their shoe person, and they've made their own holes. They were in a pinch and we certainly can understand, but that is a huge don't wear a belt that's past due.  Absolutely the belts and wallets I think are in that too. A lot of people take wallets out and they're like, okay, they're really past their prime. They needto get replaced. And you know what other one gets to me too. And I guess maybe because I have spent some time in New York city, and this was so accessible, which now that I live in the Atlanta suburbs, it's not so accessible, but shoes shining. I like wearing the shoes that are clean and polished, and there's nothing worse to me. And people throw on dress shoes that are full of dust on top, or they're all scraped up. And even women I've seen. With the heels, just look like their dog got at em and that does not look okay. And the other thing that I find and I've actually left comments on like videos, I did one the other day. Really cool dancer. He wore a a men's jacket. He's very young and I'm sure he had no idea, but men especially and I used to work in events and I used to do it there too. Men, some women do it in skirts, but men, especially with the the vents in their jackets, they don't clip the basting  stitch. That's just for packaging and getting it to the store, you need to clip that. You don't wear that out like that. And one lady I saw, she literally could hardly walk because she had this skirt , you know, the slit in the back was closed and she's like, oh, it's like, wow. There's no excuse because we had the internet. There's the land of YouTube. Like just spend 10 minutes. It's something you have to do every day. You got to get up and get dressed every day and you feel like you said, you feel really good when you get, you know, all your pieces lined up and you know, you look good and everybody knows when they look good. You know, you put something on. Get that extra energy! Comment to that. It's kind of in line with the belt. Tip is we all know Seinfeld and George Costanza and immense wallet. And I always say every week, take some time to clean out your wallet every week, because how it sits, whether you put it in the breast pocket of your suit or in your back pocket, it has a big effect on how the clothes look. So take that time to clean out your wallet. And it'll also be easier when. I purchased something. I think that's just a great hack for life just to get in the habit. Some people keep like two years worth of receipts in, in, on their person. And I'm just like, there's no need for that.  And when you pull that out in public, I just don't think it sets a good look either. And it's like, I'm disorganized, I don't have any kind of system in place here, but that is a very good point. And I appreciate that. And so, okay. Hopefully our listeners. Have some tactics here to utilize for their holiday wear and go to those parties, looking a little sharper. Tell us a little information about how our listeners can get ahold of you. They can go to my website @ sarahdarcy.com and I have a contact me field there. They can also email me at  Sarah @Sarah Darcy. And I'd be glad to help anyone that's listening. That's awesome. So my last question is my signature question. If there is one thing in this world that you could eliminate forever, what would it be and why? If there was one thing I would eliminate, I thought about this a lot and because this is my industry and I'm very passionate about this is I would eliminate fast fashion. Fast fashion. That's a new one for me. You always have fast food but fast fashion. So explain what that is. So that is companies that are using an ethical practices to create garments, whether that's the, the, how they're producing the clothes the materials they're using, the unethical labor practices that they are using. I really believe that fast fashion has such a effect on consumerism and also our environment. And we're seeing, especially now such a, a crisis with the environment. And so I just really believe in supporting local business people using ethical practices. My whole mantra is to create and curate a closet of fewer better things. So quality over quantity. And that's also another tip that people can use for their holiday ware. And so not having all those practices and all of those clothes that spend so much time in landfills, like  so much clothing goes to landfills and. That's true. That's true. I always tried to donate my clothing and there's an orphanage, not too far. With COVID, it's been a little bit problematic, but there are people out there who could use clothing who have nothing. So yeah, please always donate. I love that idea. Actually when I had a corporate job, I did a thing and I think it was called Dress For Success and yeah, and we pulled together all usedclothing that was corporate or business oriented. So like belts and suits and dresses and things like that. And high heel shoes  and whatnot and, and did like a fair and also had people come and we help them with their resumes, and interviewing skills. It was really cool. But yeah, I am a firm believer in recycling it's just a good idea. Like you say, there's no reason to fill the landfills like that. I love it. Oh, Sarah, you've been a wealth of information and I hope everyone can take these tidbits that you offered. Through their holiday parties and the holiday season, even for themselves, even if you don't go to a party, just do it for you. It's always better to overdress than underdressed, that's always my theory. A lot of times people like you don't have to get dressed up for this and I'm like, I don't get out much. I'm going to get dressed up in here. Absolutely. I love to wear sequence out just in the day. There you go. Alright, so I'm good. Then I'm going to call you up for my, my comradery here. Thank you so much. And I just want all our listeners to remember life has no remote. Get up and change it yourself.

When a person turns their faith from passive words into real action, one can see God working in their life much better. This is especially true for the blind man who called out to Jesus as he passed by and would not be silenced by the crowd. In today's episode, Rev. Emily Penfield shows us the workings of an active faith. Scripture: Mark 10: 46-53 Worship Leader/Sermon: Rev. Emily Freeman Penfield Organist/Pianist: Andy Plummer Choir: Lisa Russell Lowe, Clara Russell, Tommy Russell, Jr., John Somerset, Jane Somerset, Tina Hendrickson   Songs: "Prelude in Classic Style" (1966) by Gordon Young "Come Christians, Join Us to Sing" (1943) by Christian Henry Bateman "O A Thousand Tongues to Sing" (1739) by Charles Wesley "Trust in the Lord" (2012) by Cindy Berry "Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior" (1868) by Fanny Crosby "More Love to Thee" (1869) by Elizabeth Prentiss, new arrangement by Parks "Be Thou My Vision" (1905) by Mary E. Byrne "Trumpet Recessional" by Kihlken   CCLI 20178353 To donate to Woodlawn UMC, visit https://www.woodlawnbham.com/giving or use Venmo @woodlawnumc

If you haven't heard about him, here are a few things you should know:  Ryan Plunkett is a Chicago-based magician who has been performing for the past two decades.  Ryan is a founding ensemble member as well as a regular performer of the Chicago Magic Lounge. Ryan has published three books on the art of magic and is a regular performer at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. Pretty much, 5 days a week, 8 hours a day, Ryan Plunkett performs professional magic.  If you've ever wondered what it's REALLY like to be a professional performer, listen below!  Check out his website here: https://ryanplunkett.com/

Fall is a wonderful time of year for gardeners for so many reasons. It finally cools down so you can actually weed and prune without breaking a sweat. Many of us get to experience the color change of many perennials and woodies as the temps start to drop. And, of course, this is the time of year that we get to start shopping for fall bulbs. If you are one of those people who always kicks yourself in spring for not planting enough—or any—fall bulbs, you're not alone. This year we're here to inspire you to get out those catalogs and computers and seek out some truly unique options. We're celebrating a new season and the introduction of a new cohost on this episode, so join us to find out about a crocus that looks like a monarch butterfly and an iris that is bluer than any sapphire. Expert testimony: Joseph Tychonievich, horticulturist, frequent Fine Gardening contributor, and author of, Rock Gardening:  Reimagining a Classic Style.

Listen in as Alisha gives her thoughts on educating and setting expectations with clients. She explains why embracing the role of interior designer as facilitator is more important today than at any other time due to changes in the industry brought on by the turbulent circumstances of the last year-and-a-half. She and Brad unpack the reality that “there's nothing more expensive than a cheap bid.”Alisha then speaks on the importance of hiring the right designer no matter how “clear” the client's vision of their dream home is. She describes how she conducts her first presentation of the proposed space to a client and why she always starts with the kitchen first and the master bath second.She covers communication and dynamics with the client, the builder, the architect, and vendors throughout the project. She touches on her strategies to keep both her team and the client on-track from the initial meeting through to completion.Finally, Alisha talks marketing and SEO, as well as finding and forming long-term relationships with vendors.Brought to you by Pella Windows & DoorsTopics Discussed:[02:06] Alisha's biggest challenge at the moment[07:55] Educating clients so that they go with the most effective builder rather than the cheapest[11:14] Meeting the client's vision while staying within realistic parameters[19:16] The value of doing hand sketches[23:05] How Alisha starts “touring” clients through the space in her initial design[26:48] Guiding clients to buy into the manufacturers you recommend to them[32:14] How soon and how closely Alisha works with her architect in the early stages[34:11] Alisha's most successful project so far[37:38] The client is part of the team[38:54] Alisha's ideal client[45:15] Alisha's personal aesthetic[49:11] How Alisha finds her clients online[56:39] Navigating the chaos of today's supply chain[59:05] Building relationships with cabinet, tile companies, and other vendors[01:01:58] Alisha's advice to young/new designersConnect with Alisha Taylor Interiors:WebsiteInstagramPinterestYouTubeHouzzConnect with Brad Leavitt: WebsiteInstagramFacebookHouzzPinterestYouTubeKey Quotes from Episode:The perfect client understands that there's no set number sometimes when we get started, and that they're hiring a team—not a number or a bid.A home is much more than just tile, cabinetry, and drywall. It is a feeling. It should be felt. It should be experienced. It is where our clients relax at the end of the day. It is where they're going to create family memories.We keep talking about the ideal team, meaning “professionals”; but, I tell the client they're on the team, too, because they are such an important piece, and they bring something to the table. It allows them to take ownership and responsibility to work great with everyone and to communicate.Systems is key. The caliber and size of the projects we do aren't possible without great systems.

Præludium: Johann Gottfried Walther: Herre Jesus, vi er her. Davidssalme: 25, 1-5. Salme: 722 vers 1-3 "Nu blomstertiden kommer". Fra det N.T.: Johannesevangeliet 15,26 - 16,4. Trosbekendelsen. Salme: 722, vers 4 - 6. Postludium: Gordon Young: Prelude in Classic Style. www.dr.dk/P2/Morgenandagten

Præludium: Johann Gottfried Walther: Herre Jesus, vi er her. Davidssalme: 25, 1-5. Salme: 722 "Nu blomstertiden kommer". Fra det N.T.: Johannesevangeliet 15,26-16,4. Trosbekendelsen. Salme: 522 Nåden er din dagligdag. Postludium: Gordon Young: Prelude in Classic Style. www.dr.dk/P2/Morgenandagten

This episode we talk with Joseph Tychonievich, author of "Rock Gardening: Reimagining a Classic Style," and "The Comic Book Guide to Growing Food," on rock gardening, hypertufa, NARGS, and food growing basics. The plant profile is on Flowering Quince and we share our upcoming events and local gardening news! You can register for his April 14, 2021, webinar on Plant Shopping here. You can order his books at: https://amzn.to/31m6yiA and https://amzn.to/2Px6wlh. Recorded on 3-29-2021. Note: this text contains Amazon affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gardendc/support

On this episode the BGB Gals get into a brief history of fashion and then discuss some of the trends that they became "victims" to in their teen years.Being that this is "The Back Galley", Kat and Mya also HAD to talk about Flight Attendant uniforms of past day... those that they loved and those that made them cringe.A fashionable thank you to our sponsor:www.podgo.co/clarks

O que mais vamos falar é: “Varia de acordo com o estilo” Com a parceria da Cerveja da Casa, da Hops Company, da Levteck e do Campeonato Gaúcho de Cervejeiros Caseiros , vamos descobrir sobre margarina defumada, jacarés e fumaça. Vamos salar de Classic Style Smoked Beer Receitas do Brassagem Forte na Cerveja da Casa (Use o … Continue lendo "#85 – Brassando com Estilo: Classic Style Smoked Beer" The post #85 – Brassando com Estilo: Classic Style Smoked Beer appeared first on Brassagem Forte.

It’s that time of year when we dream of all the plants we’d buy if a blank check showed up in our stockings. Some are weird, some are workhorses we never got around to purchasing, and some are brand new offerings that will only become available in 2021. Danielle brought out her infamous jingle bells to up the festiveness (much to Steve’s chagrin) and the entire conversation was filled with cheer and goodwill—well, most of it anyway. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, these plants will surely give you a reason to celebrate the season. Expert testimony: Joseph Tychonievich, horticulturist, frequent Fine Gardening contributor, and author of, Rock Gardening:  Reimagining a Classic Style.

Dee and Carol discuss Christmas tree options, why they don't grow celery, plus a hint of garden trends.Helpful Links:University of Illinois Extension Christmas Tree FactsCelery and celeriac seeds (if you want to try to grow either one) at Burpee.No Waste Kitchen Gardening, by Katie Elzer-PetersOn the Bookshelf:  The Modern Cottage Garden: a Fresh Approach to a Classic Style, by Greg LoadesGarden Trends from Garden DesignEmail us at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com  For more info on Carol and her books, visit her website.  Visit her blog May Dreams Gardens.For more info on Dee and her book, visit her website.  Visit her blog Red Dirt Ramblings.Affiliate links to purchase any of our books:The 20-30 Something Garden Guide: A No-Fuss, Down and Dirty, Gardening 101 for Anyone Who Wants to Grow Stuff, by Dee NashPotted and Pruned: Living a Gardening Life, by Carol J. MichelHomegrown and Handpicked: A Year in a Gardening Life, by Carol J. MichelSeeded and Sodded: Thoughts from a Gardening Life, by Carol J. MichelCreatures and Critters: Who's in Your Garden, by Carol J. MichelThe Christmas Cottontail: A Story for Gardeners of All Ages, by Carol J. Michel

In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo Jacomet and Sonya Glyn discuss how to break some so-called "rules" promoted (on YouTube or on blogs) by self-proclaimed "style gurus" who spend their days making lists of do's and don'ts. There are some mistakes that are perfectly ok to make. In a world of über-conformity where most of people are dressing in flock, let's break some rules and express ourselves with style and freedom. Exceptio Probat Regulam in Casibus Non Exceptis. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/sartorialtalks)

This week's Legacy Living Show is "Great Leaders Are Grateful." Listen, as Dr. Gloria brings a Classic Style of Grace and Power to her message. Her passion and love of people shine through.

With the forever changing and unpredictable winters we’ve all grown accustomed to it’s hard to know what to expect each spring. Sometimes plants we never thought had a chance in hell of coming back sail through the winter unfazed.  And then there are those occasions when you were positive a hardy, no-fail shrub would be sprouting in April without any trouble—and you were wrong. This episode celebrates those plants that Steve and Danielle were flabbergasted to see emerging this spring. These perennials and shrubs were thought to be long-shots for returning, perhaps due to neglect (Steve) or wishful zonal thinking (Danielle) but regardless, they persevered. Nothing makes us feel better than an underdog’s success story!   Expert testimony: Joseph Tychonievich, horticulturist, frequent Fine Gardening contributor, and author of, Rock Gardening:  Reimagining a Classic Style.