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Today I am joined by Julie McAllister! Julie is a visionary cake artist redefining the boundaries of edible art. Based in Charleston, she is renowned for crafting breathtakingly lifelike confections that capture the elegance and charm of the South—think a chinoiserie vase adorned with delicate sugar flowers or an oyster roast so impeccably sculpted, it invites a second glance. Each creation is a masterful illusion, blending impeccable technique with a deep appreciation for Southern heritage and hospitality.Her artistry has graced the pages of HGTV Magazine, Garden & Gun, Entertain & Celebrate, Southern Lady, and SKIRT, and she has been sought after for exclusive cake sculpting tutorials in American Cake Decorating Magazine. She was a featured competitor on season 3 of the Netflix show Is It Cake?, Season 4 of Discovery+ Holiday Wars, and named a winner of the Create TV Cooking Challenge.With a clientele that includes Reese Witherspoon, Garden & Gun, and King Bean Coffee, McAllister's work is more than cake—it is an exquisite statement, designed to captivate, celebrate, and leave a lasting impression. Each piece is a testament to the art of indulgence, where craftsmanship and creativity converge in the most decadent way. In addition to her custom creations, McAllister travels nationally to teach cake artistry workshops, sharing her expertise with bakers of all skill levels. Whether creating an opulent statement piece for a luxury event or a sculpted masterpiece for a brand campaign, she transforms cake into an unforgettable experience. In this episode, Julie and I talked about how she began decorating cakes, her time on several TV shows, the process of creating a hyperrealistic cake, and so much more!Historic Charleston Foundation Julie's InstagramJulie's Website

Artist Bart Vargas talks candidly about a chaotic childhood, which found expression in drawing. After military service, Vargas turned full-time to art. He shares his love for color theory and the use of salvaged materials in his craft, his exploration of themes of identity, consumerism, abundance and waste, and the unexpected discovering of his personal voice and purpose.Bart Vargas is a Visual Artist, Educator, and Advocate from Bellevue, Nebraska. He received his BFA from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and his MFA at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. He has exhibited nationally and internationally, and his work can be found in collections throughout the world. His works have also been featured in many publications including Sculpture Magazine, New American Paintings, and HGTV Magazine. Vargas lives with his wife Bekah Jerde, and their 70+ plants in Omaha where they operate an international studio. Vargas is a Professor and Chair of Visual Arts/Graphic Arts at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and serves on several boards for local and regional non-profit organizations that support the arts.

Forget your childhood home and your dorm room, this episode is about your first real home of your own. You get to decide how to decorate, when you'll do the dishes and if you'll eat on the couch or at the dining room table. But, with great power comes great responsibility, so you might have to move your own stuff as well. But don't worry, we have you covered.Our guests Rob Shetler, Vice President at Shetler Moving & Storage, and Jami Supsic, Home and Style Director at HGTV Magazine, will cover how to make the most of your space, if the couch will fit through the door, how long it takes to pack (hint: longer than you think) and much, much more.ResourcesTo search for a registered mover: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

In this full-length episode of the Beet Podcast, Linda Ly of Garden Betty takes us through the practice of no-waste gardening. That means you get the most out of your harvests by using all the parts of your favorite veggies! Linda also shares the many plants that are popular worldwide, but perhaps not in the US.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/3VzFEPVBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/45yIadQBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4cwRv8oEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3KRn5lxLearn More: Do Regrowing Food Scraps Hacks Actually Work?Connect With Linda Ly:Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several cookbooks, including The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook, and has appeared in Time, Food & Wine, HGTV Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.The No-Waste Vegetable CookbookInstagramFacebookEmail ListYouTubeLazy Gardening AcademyShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin's book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin's newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin's books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

There are many parts of common plants that aren't as common to see in American stores and markets that you can use in your cuisine such as pepper leaves, Squash leaves, and tomato leaves.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/45C8PGTBotanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/3xjypUmBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4c5PyzQEG Homesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/3XxcKT6Learn More: Do Regrowing Food Scraps Hacks Actually Work?Connect With Linda Ly:Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several cookbooks, including The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook, and has appeared in Time, Food & Wine, HGTV Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.The No-Waste Vegetable CookbookInstagramFacebookEmail ListYouTubeLazy Gardening AcademyShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin's book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin's newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin's books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Linda shares her unconventional use of seeds in the kitchen. Pickled radish seed pod bloody marys anyone? Check out Botanical Interests Rat's Tail RadishEpic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3VCvqyeBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3RFHz4uBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3REb4U2EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4bjvXLkLearn More: Do Regrowing Food Scraps Hacks Actually Work?Connect With Linda Ly:Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several cookbooks, including The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook, and has appeared in Time, Food & Wine, HGTV Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.The No-Waste Vegetable CookbookInstagramFacebookEmail ListYouTubeLazy Gardening AcademyShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin's book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin's newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin's books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Mix it up by adding some unconventional greens to your salads. Try fava bean leaves or pea shoots. Check out Linda's  new cookbook for some unique salad recipes The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4csv6ZNBotanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/45Cwoz1Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3xs71U2EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4eB9TPoLearn More: Do Regrowing Food Scraps Hacks Actually Work?Connect With Linda Ly:Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several cookbooks, including The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook, and has appeared in Time, Food & Wine, HGTV Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.The No-Waste Vegetable CookbookInstagramFacebookEmail ListYouTubeLazy Gardening AcademyShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin's book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin's newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin's books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

3-in-1 plants anyone? You don't need to wait for your Brassicas to fully mature before harvesting pieces of the plant to enjoy. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3VC3f2ABotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bc7SGoBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3ximaY9EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3KT9k5DLearn More: Do Regrowing Food Scraps Hacks Actually Work?Connect With Linda Ly:Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several cookbooks, including The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook, and has appeared in Time, Food & Wine, HGTV Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.The No-Waste Vegetable CookbookInstagramFacebookEmail ListYouTubeLazy Gardening AcademyShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin's book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin's newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin's books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Stop right there! Before you toss your carrot tops into the compost, try using those greens in some of your favorite recipes. This week, we welcome Linda Ly of Garden Betty on the show to talk all about using all parts of the plant from the garden. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/45R8v7jBotanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/3XyAeHzBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3xhKOItEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/45CVjCULearn More:  Do Regrowing Food Scraps Hacks Actually Work?Connect With Linda Ly:Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several cookbooks, including The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook, and has appeared in Time, Food & Wine, HGTV Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.The No-Waste Vegetable CookbookInstagramFacebookEmail ListYouTubeLazy Gardening AcademyShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin's book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin's newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin's books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Interior Designer's Business Blueprint   In today's episode, I got to sit down and chat with Amber Guyton, the creative mind behind Blessed Little Bungalow. She's a marketer, a Financial Services Advisor turned blogger, influencer interior designer, and now a collaborator with companies like World Market and Mitchell Black, where she recently launched a beautiful line of wallpapers. Her work has been featured in HGTV Magazine, House Beautiful, Forbes Architectural Digest, Ebony Apartment Therapy, Domino, Atlanta Homes and Lifestyle, and many more. Amber's designs are beautiful color-filled homes that she designs exclusively for her clients, both locally and nationwide.   Here's a glance at this episode… We discuss how Amber jumped into entrepreneurship as an Interior Designer and how she prepared to move into interior design full-time. We discuss imposter syndrome, anxiety, and self-doubt when it comes to being an entrepreneur and an interior designer. We talk about how to network in your interior design business and ensure you are taking on the right type of client for you. We share about being authentic in business and interior design. We share how we have both been working on saying no to projects and opportunities that may not be the best fit for our current path. We jump into taking care of yourself while building your business and the roller coaster of entrepreneurship. Mentioned in this episode:  JOIN: Interior Designer's Business Blueprint FREE DOWNLOAD: 7 Habits of Highly Profitable Interior Designers FREE Masterclass: 6 Part Framework for A Thriving Interior Design Business Dear Kate: Submit your questions for the show! Blessed Little Bungalow Follow Amber on IG: @blessedlittlebungalow  

Today we're discussing how designer Cheryl Luckett built her business on the back of a career pivot , all the way up to launching a performance textile collection with Revolution Fabrics, available at Wildwood Home. We also discuss setting boundaries in your business and other ways to make self-employment sustainable. Cheryl Luckett's design journey began at Tennessee State University, where she studied Family and Consumer Science. After obtaining her Registered Dietitian credential at Prairie View A&M University, she excelled in corporate America for over 15 years. It was there that her creative instincts collided with her faith, propelling her towards her true calling in design. Now, at Dwell by Cheryl Interiors, she brings her classic style, vibrant palettes, and cultured details to life. Her collaborations with major home furnishing brands showcase her expertise in textiles, lighting, and furnishings. Recently, she launched a performance textile collection with Revolution Fabrics, available at Wildwood Home. Cheryl's work has graced the pages of Southern Home, Traditional Home, HGTV Magazine, Luxe, and Country Living. Her areas of expertise include Interior Design Business, Branding, and Product Licensing. ***

With her 10 page spread in HGTV Magazine to designing celebrity homes, Amber Guyton is the audacious founder and interior designer behind Blessed Little Bungalow. Amber left a lucrative FinTech career, took a leap of faith and turned her passion for blogging, creating and interior design, into a full time career.  This conversation is packed with stories from her career pivot, to life goals and accomplishments. Holding a candid conversation around fertility, Amber shares her choice to freeze her eggs at 36 and the financial and emotional implications of that journey.  Tune is as Jessica and Brandon dive deep into this intriguing crossroads of passion, career, financial freedom and designing the life of your dreams. If you'd like to leave us a question to be answered during future episodes, you can do so at Speakpipe. You can email us at: thesugardaddypodcast@gmail.com Be sure to connect with us on InstagramLearn more about Brandon, and Oak City FinancialSchedule 30 minutes with Brandon Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review.Notes from the show:Connect with Amber below: website | email | facebook | twitter | instagram | pinterest | youtube | houzz 

There are many parts of common plants that aren't as common to see in American stores and markets that you can use in your cuisine such as pepper leaves, Squash leaves, and tomato leaves.  Connect With Linda Ly: Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several cookbooks, including The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook, and has appeared in Time, Food & Wine, HGTV Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook Instagram Facebook Email List YouTube Lazy Gardening Academy Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Linda shares her unconventional use of seeds in the kitchen. Pickled radish seed pod bloody marys anyone?  Check out Botanical Interests Rat's Tail Radish Connect With Linda Ly: Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several cookbooks, including The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook, and has appeared in Time, Food & Wine, HGTV Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook Instagram Facebook Email List YouTube Lazy Gardening Academy Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Mix it up by adding some unconventional greens to your salads. Try fava bean leaves or pea shoots. Check out Linda's  new cookbook for some unique salad recipes The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook. Connect With Linda Ly: Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several cookbooks, including The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook, and has appeared in Time, Food & Wine, HGTV Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook Instagram Facebook Email List YouTube Lazy Gardening Academy Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

3-in-1 plants anyone? You don't need to wait for your Brassicas to fully mature before harvesting pieces of the plant to enjoy. Connect With Linda Ly: Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several cookbooks, including The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook, and has appeared in Time, Food & Wine, HGTV Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook Instagram Facebook Email List YouTube Lazy Gardening Academy Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Stop right there! Before you toss your carrot tops into the compost, try using those greens in some of your favorite recipes. This week, we welcome Linda Ly of Garden Betty on the show to talk all about using all parts of the plant from the garden. Connect With Linda Ly: Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several cookbooks, including The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook, and has appeared in Time, Food & Wine, HGTV Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook Instagram Facebook Email List Lazy Gardening Academy Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

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Today's guest is Bria Hammel! Bria is the Creative Director and CEO of Bria Hammel Interiors and Brooke & Lou. She leads a fresh, talented team of women who are dedicated to designing beautiful, inviting homes for clients. For Bria, every project is about creating a home filled with surprising, thoughtful spaces that lead to unexpected moments. She has an incredible eye for detail and has a passion for designing spaces that tell her clients' stories.Bria's work has been featured in national publications such as Traditional Home, HGTV Magazine, Forbes, Oprah Daily, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Martha Stewart Living, and as well as many other local magazines. Most recently, Bria was named in Traditional Home's 2022 Rising Stars of Design, a huge honor to her team and firm. Her roster of past accomplishments are nothing short of amazing as well— Brooke & Lou's flagship store in Edina, MN, received House Beautiful's Best Home Stores in America 2022, received 2nd Place in Sub-Zero Wolf's Kitchen Design Contest in the Traditional category in 2019, was a finalist for an International Design Award, was selected as a 2018 Style Spotter for High Point Market Authority, and awarded the “Fresh Faces of Design” award in 2015 and 2018 from HGTV.Bria has been fortunate enough to travel the world, which has given her a unique perspective on how people live, as well as a deep understanding of how different spaces can come together in incredible ways. We know listeners will enjoy today's episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howdshedothat/support

I spoke with Wendy over the phone about all the positive creative chairs she is bringing into people's lives and homes. Speaking to Wendy loves what she does and she loves making people smile. Wendy's color is pink which brings life to her chairs and who wouldn't smile when they see the color pink? Wendy and I talked about the word "PLAY." We both agreed that as you reach adulthood people intend to get more serious in life. Sometimes you have to find the inner child and make time to play. I believe to remain happy and be less stressed you have to find your joy. Wendy finds her joy by helping her online course students tap into and cultivate their creativity, giving them permission to "PLAY" and upgrade their joy. Wendy's teaching style makes the challenge of learning a new craft feel accessible and fun! Wendy Conklin, The Chair Stylist, is a former educator turned boutique chair decorator helping people around the globe infuse personality, color, and whimsy into their surroundings. Through her company, Chair Whimsy, she offers various options to turn a boring and beige room into whimsical and wow, including a collection of ready-made designer chairs, custom chair design, and a host of courses to unleash the DIYer's inner artist. Her whimsical style has been featured in outlets such as Forbes, HGTV Magazine, and Apartment Therapy and showcased in a colorful collaboration with American Lifestyle Brand, Frances Valentine. Wendy lives in a personality-filled home in Round Rock, Texas with her husband and little furry friend Maui, where she enjoys greenhouse gardening, mixing tasty cocktails, and renovating her retro-inspired motorhome as the “Camper Revamper.” Therefore, Life Whimsy is the first book by artisan/entreprenista Wendy Conklin, a unique guidebook featuring practical tips for nurturing creativity in all aspects of life, insights on starting a small business, and step-by-step instructions on how to reupholster an old chair into a usable style piece. Life Whimsy releases March 25th and is available at: https://chairwhimsy.com/book/ and Wendy's website is https://chairwhimsy.com if you would like to follow Wendy on social media - https://www.instagram.com/chairwhimsy/ https://www.facebook.com/Chairwhimsy/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chairwhimsy - Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard email mscaramellucas@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caramel-lucas/message

How can you build genuine relationships with clients, and how does it transform business success?Kara Cox is joining me for this conversation – one that is packed with tangible advice to help you grow your brand and impact.Kara is a people person by nature and an interior designer by trade. Passionate about connecting with others and learning about her clients desires and lifestyles, Kara strives to create lasting relationships that enable her to design beautiful spaces that are fresh, tailored and timeless.  A love of travel abroad, good food and the arts has led Kara to a life of constant exploration. Whether searching out new artists, sources or tradespeople, she is always striving to bring the best collection of goods to her clients. After returning to her native state of North Carolina, she served as editor for a home furnishings magazine covering national and international trade shows, trend forecasting and gathering an extensive base of product knowledge.  Building upon her expertise, Kara followed her passion for design by obtaining her interior design degree. Kara trained under Lindsay Henderson Interiors, one of North Carolina's premiere residential designers before establishing her namesake design firm in 2010. Kara's work has been featured nationally in magazines like Traditional Home, Domino and HGTV Magazine.  Her client projects have graced the cover of publications like Triangle Home and Design, Seasons and O. Henry. She's been regularly featured by design bloggers and partnered with industry insiders from Alden Parkes to Uttermost and recently launched her first licensed collection of kitchen and bath designs with Thompson Traders.  When not browsing auctions or vintage stores, Kara can be found on the back of a Harley with her husband, Stephen, running her two kids to various activities or entertaining her friends with vintage china, her grandmother's silver and a good Vidalia onion dip from the local deli. We talk about:[4:35] How Kara got her start in the design industry [5:50] What Kara is most proud of in 12 years of business[7:40] The internal drivers that allow Kara to keep moving forward in challenging moments[9:15] How Kara defies the odds and “norms” in the interior design industry[14:10] Networking tips for meeting like minded peers[17:50] What a ‘showhouse' is[23:40] Advice for entrepreneurs looking to build peer relationships[34:15] Building and managing a successful team[43:30] Kara's biggest advice for entrepreneursResources mentioned in episode:Sign up for our monthly email newsletter from our website and receive our top paint colors!Profit First by Mike MichalowiczConnect with Kara here:Instagram: www.instagram.com/karacoxinteriors Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karacoxinteriors www.karacoxinteriors.com Connect with Kaye here:Brand Personality Quiz: https://www.kayeputnam.com/brandality-quiz/https://www.youtube.com/user/marketingkayehttps://www.facebook.com/marketingkaye/https://www.kayeputnam.com/https://www.kayeputnam.com/

This week, we speak with Ingrid, a designer and author whose groundbreaking work reveals the hidden influence of our surroundings on our emotions and wellbeing. As a former design director at IDEO, author of Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness, and the founder of the website The Aesthetics of Joy, she empowers people to find more joy in life and work through design. Her immensely popular TED talk “Where Joy Hides and How to Find It” has been viewed more than 17 million times. I really enjoyed this conversation with Ingrid, where we get to understand: What joy is How our environment's influence joy Why conflicting emotions can spark creativity, and How joy has helped her to build resilience through her life Ingrid has been featured as an expert on design and joy by outlets such as The New York Times, The Guardian, Wired, Real Simple, The Atlantic, the Today Show, HGTV Magazine, and Fast Company. She has over fifteen years of experience in design and branding, having led design programs for Target, Condé Nast, Eileen Fisher, American Express, Kate Spade, Diageo, Pepsico, and the US government, among others. She was a founding faculty member in the Products of Design program at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Her design work has been exhibited at imm cologne in Germany. Lee holds a Master's in Industrial Design from Pratt Institute and a Bachelor's in English and Creative Writing from Princeton University. She loves pancakes, polka dots, and rainbow sprinkles, and has an extensive repertoire of happy dances for any occasion. Read more: The Aesthetics of Joy by Ingrid Fetell Lee https://aestheticsofjoy.com/ Host and Producer: Georgie Powell https://www.sentientdigitalconsulting.com/ Music and audio production: Toccare https://spoti.fi/3bN4eqO

About Julie: Julie McAllister is a Charleston-based cake artist who artistically transforms the centerpiece of any celebration—cake—into an astonishing life-like representation, elevating the traditional dessert into an awe-inspiring work of art. She works closely with each client to ensure that the design exceeds their expectations, then uses her meticulous eye for detail and her artful hand to create extravagant designs that deceive and delight the eye. From wowing a wedding party with a whimsical Insta-worthy groom's cake to capturing the essence of a brand with a playful product presentation, McAllister's work has captured the attention of celebrities and national brands. Her clients include Reese Witherspoon, Garden & Gun and King Bean Coffee. Her work has also been featured in HGTV Magazine, Entertain & Celebrate and SKIRT, and she was also honored as one of the winners of the Create TV Cooking Challenge Where to Find Julie: Website: Julie McAllister Cakes Instagram: Julie McAllister Cakes

On today's show, we welcome Massachusetts-based designer Katie Rosenfeld. Katie's design style can be summed up as happy, family-friendly, and approachable. Katie's ability to approach traditional design in an unexpected way makes her stand out. She blurs the lines between classic and modern with bits of quirky added for good measure. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, New England Home, HGTV Magazine, and House Beautiful. Katie will also be launching a new line of bathroom vanities called Vanity & Co later this year. We discuss with Katie what her tips are to modernize a traditional look, which designs are on trend and which are classics, where she uses chintz, why she doesn't like the term Grandmillenial, and so much more!  What You'll Hear on This Episode: What does traditional with a twist mean to Katie and what are tips to modernize? Is floral trendy or timeless? How to avoid falling into trendy furnishing traps. Where does Katie's love of traditional design come from? How geography can influence what “traditional” means. What is chintz and what are the different ways Katie is using it? How does Katie get those ruffled flange pillows to look modern? Needlepoint is on trend and this is why we love it. Does Katie begin patterns first and then add artwork or vice versa? Why does Katie want to get “dirty” right now? Are hunter green and burgundy back?! Katie enjoys imperfections and mismatching as a key to style like in this plate wall. How does Katie pull off using an allover print or camouflage effect? Katie is still a fan of cohesion between rooms without being too matchy-matchy. Decorating Dilemma: Hi Sarah, Thank you for writing in. Love the idea of dark and moody. However, this room has a lot going on in terms of pitch, so I would actually argue possibly painting the ceilings, walls, and trim all of the same neutral, creamy colors to detract from the pitch issues. Then I might do the dark and moody on the floor or in other textiles like furnishings or textiles. This is a great room for art! I love the contemporary piece over the bed and I might load the wall over the windowsill with all sorts of different art. I see a lot of solids, so I would definitely call for some patterns. Noting that you have wall-to-wall carpet if you can replace it with a patterned broadloom like stripes or checks that would be my first place. I almost see the big sea of the beige floor as your biggest problem. So if you don't want to replace it, you can easily get area rugs and layer them over it. It all depends on your budget and what you want to do! For window treatments, I definitely think bold drapery is the way to go. Since you don't have a lot of natural light, dark and moody draperies can help warm things up. You could even reupholster your bed in the same fabric or something complementary. You have great ceiling height so be careful with proportion and scale when it comes to light fixtures, but you have a lot of license to do a lot of interesting things with your light fixtures. It can even be multi-tiered to fill up the space. In the corner where you have the armoire, I would have several questions before I could fully answer it. For instance, is it being used for storage and function? To me it seems big and crammed for that space so if there is another place in the room I would relocate it; maybe even the wall perpendicular. That will give full access and potential to your drapery. You could even put a chaise lounge in that corner if it's in the budget. In terms of bedding, I love white bedding as the base; but NOT cream! I think a classic monogrammed white bedding would look great here with some patterned sheets and even some additional white sheets. I think we got everything, Sarah! Good luck and please send us after photos! Mentioned in This Episode: Katie Rosenfeld & Co Katie Rosenfeld & Co on Instagram Vanity & Co Katie Rosenfeld on YouTube

There's an old adage that says, work hard, play hard, and today on the podcast we're talking all about the subject of play and how important it is for your mind and your well-being. To do this, my special guest is Wendy Conklin, the Creative Director and thought leader behind the Chair Whimsy movement to live more creatively. Wendy helps her online course students tap into and cultivate their creativity, giving them permission to "play" and upgrade their joy. Her teaching style makes the challenge of learning a new craft feel accessible and fun! Wendy's business programming helps other artisans and makers leverage their knowledge, skills, and finished work to build and grow businesses supporting their families and providing financial and creative fulfillment. You can still purchase from her inventory of exclusive reupholstered chairs and indulge in the multi-sensory feast of her unique pattern play and design aesthetic. Whether she's building a greenhouse in her backyard, revamping her vintage camper, or upgrading her design studio, Wendy brings her audience along for the ride. Wendy's growing Instagram following goes wild for her sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes tips, and sourcing links. Her work is featured in top-shelf publications, including HGTV Magazine, Woman's World, Cottages & Bungalows, Where Women Create, Cottage Style, Austin Home, and Austin Woman magazines. Wendy lives in the Austin, Texas area with her husband, two daughters, and little furry friend, Nike. I hope you enjoy this episode, and I encourage you to play and feel free to explore your own creative side. By tapping into the creative that you do have by playing, you may discover something that you're passionate about and even turn it into a business (like I did)! My accessory course has finally launched! In this course I reveal my secrets, tips and tricks in a simple video course that's broken up into modules. This will give you the resources, solutions, and really quick wins at an affordable price – all with direction from me. To grab it you can go to my website at https://jillkalmaninteriors.com/, or click the link in my Instagram bio, at https://www.instagram.com/jillkalmaninteriors/. I'm excited to announce that I have the perfect service for you called R.O.O.M (which stands for “Remove the Overwhelm and Overcome the Move One Room at a Time”). With this service you can tackle one room, or you can tackle 9. This result-driven digital service is available in bundles, and I want to meet you where you are in your purchasing path to buy things are get your home furnished beautifully. If you think you're overwhelmed and need some customized guidance from a pro, R.O.O.M is for you! For more details and to get started, reach out to me on my website at https://jillkalmaninteriors.com/ or DM me on Instagram, http://instagram.com/jillkalmaninteriors. As mentioned at the end of this episode, you can also go to https://jillkalmaninteriors.com/ to my great new Room Planner freebie that I have for you! I'm proud to announce that Welcome Home to the Suburbs has been listed in Feedspot's Top 25 Moving Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021! To view the entire list of shows featured, visit https://blog.feedspot.com/moving_podcasts/ Get full show notes and more information at: https://jillkalmaninteriors.com/podcast 

In episode 3, we're talking about how to not only make this holiday season merrier, but also how to pour into the everyday moments. My special guest, Shakira Patterson of OccasionbyShakira.com, has all the great advice on this topic, as her motherhood and family lifestyle blog is dedicated to holiday magic and celebrating everyday occasions!During our chat, Shakira shares all about intentional memory making, design ideas for this holiday season, how we can make the everyday moments more special (without spending a lot of money), ways you can create your occasion bin anytime of year, and much more. Shakira also expounds on her personal foundation and the importance of authenticity in the influencer/blogging space. Our conversation is just what you need to have yourself a merry little Christmas and to enjoy moments beyond the holidays and big events.Stay connected with  Shakira on Instagram @occasions.byshakira, and visit occasionsbyshakira.com. Be sure to also check her out in the latest copy of HGTV Magazine. Website + Show Notes: shalycetyson.com/behindtheglowLet's connect on Instagram: @shalycetyson and @behindtheglowpodcastWant to connect further? Email hello@shalycetyson.comSupport the show hereSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/shalycetyson)

Michael Clinton, former President of Hearst Magazines, provides practical advice on creating the life you want. Michael has created an extraordinarily rich and multi-layered life. He is the part owner of a vineyard in Argentina, a private pilot, and has traveled to 124 countries. Additionally, Michael has run a marathon on all seven continents. While at Hearst he helped create Food Network Magazine, O, The Oprah Magazine, and HGTV Magazine.In addition, Michael is the author of the book Roar: Into the Second Half of Your Life (Before It's Too Late).

On the show today I am sitting down with one of my really good friends Rebecca Propes. We have a really fun conversation that covers all kinds of things from experimenting with DIY, uncovering your style, and even a little about her time on NBC's Making It. She is literally an amazing designer and creator. You might have seen her places like the cover of HGTV Magazine or in a JoAnn's commercial she shot with Phyllis from The Office and all other kinds of places.  I am so excited for this conversation! I think it is going to be so helpful to energize you. Rebecca has such amazing expertise in this space from being an interior designer to owning a shop to doing DIY projects and inspiring people every day through what she creates. I am honored to have her on as a guest and I can't wait to let her inspire you.  You can download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify – or listen to it below! listen now .icon-3-1 img{height:50px;width:50px;opacity:1;-moz-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;padding:px;}.icon-3-1 .aps-icon-tooltip:before{border-color:#000} .icon-3-2 img{height:50px;width:50px;opacity:1;-moz-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;padding:px;}.icon-3-2 .aps-icon-tooltip:before{border-color:#000} .icon-3-3 img{height:50px;width:50px;opacity:1;-moz-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;padding:px;}.icon-3-3 .aps-icon-tooltip:before{border-color:#000} .icon-3-4 img{height:50px;width:50px;opacity:1;-moz-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;padding:px;}.icon-3-4 .aps-icon-tooltip:before{border-color:#000} .icon-3-5 img{height:50px;width:50px;opacity:1;-moz-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;padding:px;}.icon-3-5 .aps-icon-tooltip:before{border-color:#000} .icon-3-6 img{height:50px;width:50px;opacity:1;-moz-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;padding:px;}.icon-3-6 .aps-icon-tooltip:before{border-color:#000} .icon-3-7 img{height:50px;width:50px;opacity:1;-moz-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;-webkit-box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0 ;padding:px;}.icon-3-7 .aps-icon-tooltip:before{border-color:#000}

Editor-in-Chief of HGTV Magazine, Sara Peterson, shares her favorite memories in honor of the magazine's 10th birthday. Sara shares what a day in her life is like as an EIC, how far in advance they plan issues, and how she and her team forecast upcoming interior design and commerce trends. Sara talks about the challenge of translating the network to print how she overcomes obstacles when she feels overwhelmed. She shares her favorite memories with the magazine since she launched it a decade ago and what it's like to work with HGTV talent. Then, Sara and Marianne play a podcast version of HGTV's popular column, “How Bad Is It?” before Sara gives her thoughts on monochromatic color schemes. Professional photographer Allie Provost reveals her top tips for the perfect photo and how to coordinate color and patterns tastefully before giving her advice on capturing high quality photos with your phone.    Start your free trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/hgtvobsessed     Connect with the podcast: https://www.hgtv.com/shows/hgtv-obsessed-podcast Follow HGTV Magazine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hgtvmagazine/ Subscribe to HGTV Magazine: https://shop.thehgtvmag.com/hgtv-magazine-sem.html Follow Allie Provost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allieprovost/ Watch Allie's HGTV Handmade Home Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ue0B3SOUbw&t=651s See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alyssa Rosenheck was working hard, climbing the corporate ladder in a Fortune 100 company, when she was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 32. Reevaluating her life, this diagnosis sparked a career change when photography became her healing catharsis. What started as a simple need to photograph her home for sale became a pioneering shift in an antiquated corner of the photography world. Alyssa is now a celebrated stylist, speaker, and architectural and interiors photographer with over 900 features of work regularly found on the pages and sites of the world's leading shelter and lifestyle publications, including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, HGTV Magazine, and PEOPLE. She works with clients who are designers and architects to communicate their brand and expand their digital footprint. She has helped grow many small businesses over the years. Her book, The New Southern Style, is a vibrantly illustrated exploration of 30 designers, artists, celebrity chefs, authors, and creative entrepreneurs who are reinventing Southern culture, along with tips for styling and soulful thoughts for living a creative life. The images and stories are meant to bring light and inspire stillness in a world that never stops to reflect. But as Alyssa will tell you, she needed to face her shadows before stepping into the light. As one of the only Jewish families in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she faced discrimination and ridicule. On top of that, Alyssa's childhood was emotionally and financially unstable. She hopes this book will inspire creative courage. In this episode, Alyssa shares her secrets to a holistic self-care approach, how to use fear as a tool for your own empowerment and why you need to reframe your inner dialogue and why you need to release in order to receive the gifts life has to offer. *** This episode of LEAVE YOUR MARK is brought to you by one of my all-time favorite brands, Stuart Weitzman! Stuart Weitzman shoes are designed for high fashion and high function. Known for over 35 years for its artisanal Spanish craftsmanship and precisely engineered fit, the luxury footwear brand inspires women around the world to shine with confidence with every step. Stuart Weitzman has always been my go-to footwear brand for when I have things to do but want to look and feel great. I love my heels, but comfort is key. Plus, I know I'm always on trend without even giving my shoes a second thought. Your next pair of fabulous shoes await you. Use LEAVEYOURMARK15 to enjoy 15% off full-priced styles on stuartweitzman.com. Some exclusions may apply.

Kim Brophey, CDBC, CPDT-KA, FDM, is an applied ethologist and owner of The Dog Door Behavior Center in downtown Asheville, NC. Kim's 20-year commitment to Family Dog Mediation™ has been recognized internationally, nationally and locally, awarded the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Outstanding Trainer of the Year in 2009 and the Best Dog Trainer of WNC seven years in a row. Kim Brophey's work has been featured in: Psychology Today, The Washington Post, National Geographic, Pet MD, The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI Central) Resource Library, HGTV Magazine, WLOS, The Asheville Citizen Times, The Family Dog podcast, Writers Voices podcast, Canine Conversations podcast, The Bitey End of the Dog podcast, Hair of the Dog podcast, Family Paws, Oh My Dog blog, NPR's All Things Considered and Here & Now, Steve Dale's Pet World and numerous other radio shows (BPR, WAMC, KPR, KAXE, Radio Pet Lady, Animal Radio, WCCO, WRKF, KNPR, KYMN, KMA) . She is a member of the International Society for Applied Ethology and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), a certified member and past board member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and past board member of the Asheville Humane Society. 2020 has proven to be one of the most critical professional years for Kim's work so far, as the leading expert in dog aggression, Mike Shikashio, secured Kim's participation in the popular Aggression in Dogs Master Course, Aggression in Dogs Conference (2020) and Bitey End of the Dog podcast. Website http://www.dogdoorcanineservices.com/ Applied Ethology & Family Dog Mediation Course - ONLINE in 2021!!!!! Online course preregistration. Wolf Park Applied Ethology & Family Dog Mediation Professional Certificate Course - The L.E.G.S.® of the 21st Century Dog" with Kim Brophey – Aug 04-08, 2021 TED talk - The Problem with Treating a Dog Like a Pet Book: Meet Your Dog (Amazon) If you like the show, please Subscribe, Rate, Review, and Share with other Dog Lovers! If you want to work with Susan, you can find her at www.doggydojopodcast.com/work-with-susan/ The music was written by Mac Light, find him at www.maclightsongwriter.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Noz Design is a full-service interior design firm based in San Francisco, serving clients on residential and select commercial projects throughout the Bay Area and from coast to coast. With a focus on eclectic, collected spaces, Noz Design creates effortlessly bold, well-appointed homes that not only reflect our dwellers' lifestyles and tastes, but also maximize a space's functionality and a project's budget. Noz was named an Architectural Digest Rising Star in 2020, House Beautiful Next Wave Designer in 2020, Sunset Magazine’s Best Designer of the West 2020, and our work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Sunset Magazine, House Beautiful, HGTV Magazine, ELLE Decor, Curbed SF, The Irish Times, Houzz, and The Today Show. At Noz Design, we are big believers that Home is critical to our mental health and happiness. As active members of the San Francisco community, we commit a portion of our income to a local shelter that provides a safe haven for women, children, and gender non-binary survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. Noz Design is a woman-owned, POC-owned business, and we believe Black Lives Matter. http://noz.design/ https://www.instagram.com/noznozawa/?hl=en

Kathryn interviews Founder of Clean Mama Becky Rapinchuk, author of “Clean Mama's Guide to a Peaceful Home: Effortless Systems and Joyful Rituals for a Calm, Cozy Home.” She shares her game-changing method of freeing up mental and physical space to help us find joy and make our home-keeping routine effortless. Rapinchuk's a go-to expert for Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, the NY Times, Bon Appétit, HGTV Magazine, InStyle, Shape, Oprah.com, Houzz, Refinery29 and more. Kathryn also interviews Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Everplans Abby Schneiderman, author of “In Case You Get Hit by a Bus: How to Organize Your Life Now for When You're Not Around Later”. She's crafted a practical program to plan for any contingency plan, covering everything from insurance and wills to medical issues and estate planning. Schneiderman's an industry expert in the areas of digital estate planning, technology and consumerism. She is a Forbes.com contributor and has been featured in the NY Times, WSJ and CNBC.

Kathryn interviews Founder of Clean Mama Becky Rapinchuk, author of “Clean Mama's Guide to a Peaceful Home: Effortless Systems and Joyful Rituals for a Calm, Cozy Home.” She shares her game-changing method of freeing up mental and physical space to help us find joy and make our home-keeping routine effortless. Rapinchuk's a go-to expert for Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, the NY Times, Bon Appétit, HGTV Magazine, InStyle, Shape, Oprah.com, Houzz, Refinery29 and more. Kathryn also interviews Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Everplans Abby Schneiderman, author of “In Case You Get Hit by a Bus: How to Organize Your Life Now for When You're Not Around Later”. She's crafted a practical program to plan for any contingency plan, covering everything from insurance and wills to medical issues and estate planning. Schneiderman's an industry expert in the areas of digital estate planning, technology and consumerism. She is a Forbes.com contributor and has been featured in the NY Times, WSJ and CNBC.

Kathryn interviews Founder of Clean Mama Becky Rapinchuk, author of “Clean Mama's Guide to a Peaceful Home: Effortless Systems and Joyful Rituals for a Calm, Cozy Home.” She shares her game-changing method of freeing up mental and physical space to help us find joy and make our home-keeping routine effortless. Rapinchuk's a go-to expert for Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, the NY Times, Bon Appétit, HGTV Magazine, InStyle, Shape, Oprah.com, Houzz, Refinery29 and more. Kathryn also interviews Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Everplans Abby Schneiderman, author of “In Case You Get Hit by a Bus: How to Organize Your Life Now for When You're Not Around Later”. She's crafted a practical program to plan for any contingency plan, covering everything from insurance and wills to medical issues and estate planning. Schneiderman's an industry expert in the areas of digital estate planning, technology and consumerism. She is a Forbes.com contributor and has been featured in the NY Times, WSJ and CNBC.

Kathryn interviews Founder of Clean Mama Becky Rapinchuk, author of “Clean Mama's Guide to a Peaceful Home: Effortless Systems and Joyful Rituals for a Calm, Cozy Home.” She shares her game-changing method of freeing up mental and physical space to help us find joy and make our home-keeping routine effortless. Rapinchuk's a go-to expert for Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, the NY Times, Bon Appétit, HGTV Magazine, InStyle, Shape, Oprah.com, Houzz, Refinery29 and more. Kathryn also interviews Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Everplans Abby Schneiderman, author of “In Case You Get Hit by a Bus: How to Organize Your Life Now for When You're Not Around Later”. She's crafted a practical program to plan for any contingency plan, covering everything from insurance and wills to medical issues and estate planning. Schneiderman's an industry expert in the areas of digital estate planning, technology and consumerism. She is a Forbes.com contributor and has been featured in the NY Times, WSJ and CNBC.

WHO IS JEWEL? Jewel Marlowe is an interior decorator, blogger, and Instagrammer with an affinity for color, pattern, and unexpected designs. Her unique looks have been featured in HGTV Magazine, Washington Post, Origin Magazine, and many online publications. She accredits her eclectic and gathered taste to her many moves and travels as a military spouse. She now lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and their four children who she has ALMOST convinced that constant home construction is a very normal part of life. You can follow her journey as she employs paint, wallpaper, and pure grit and determination to bring life to her builder's grade abode. For more information about Lisa Herland: Instagram Course @ https://www.lisaherlanddesigns.com/course Follow me on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/lisaherland/ Pinterest @ https://www.pinterest.com/LisaHerland1/boards/ Facebook@ https://www.facebook.com/LisaHerlandDesign/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LisaHerland Website @ https://lisaherlanddesigns.com

Sometimes, God is calling us to take a little jump… or a big one! Today, Cristabelle welcomes award-winning author and blogger KariAnne Wood from Thistlewood Farms for an encouraging conversation on following the nudges God gives us, and learning to fearlessly jump into God's plan for our lives- even when we might feel intimidated by what it might look like on the other side. SHARE YOUR VOICE MESSAGE - "What does living a Declaration Life mean to you?" - submit at https://anchor.fm/declarationlife/message •CONNECT & MORE INFO• Hosted by Cristabelle Braden Instagram: @declarationlife Facebook: @declarationlife Website: cristabellebraden.com/declarationlife Email: declarationlife@gmail.com Intro/Outro Music: "Not Giving Up" by Cristabelle Braden •ABOUT KARIANNE• KariAnne Wood writes the decorating and lifestyle blog Thistlewood Farms from her project-filled historic home in Dallas, Texas. She recently jumped back "home" with her family from the middle of the country to the busy Dallas Metroplex where she lives with her husband and four children. Thistlewood Farms is full of stories of family and joy and features hundreds of the home decor projects KariAnne creates every week for readers. The blog was awarded the Country Living Decorating Blog of the Year, was named one of the Top 10 Decorating Blogs by Better Homes and Gardens, and was voted one of the best DIY blogs of 2015. KariAnne has been featured in Better Homes and Gardens Christmas Ideas, Country Living, Flea Market Décor, Country Woman, HGTV Magazine, the Cottage Journal, the Chicago Tribune, Reloved, and This Old House magazine, and on popular websites including the Today show, Better Homes and Gardens, Country Living, Apartment Therapy, Good Housekeeping, Mediakix, Bob Vila, and BuzzFeed. KariAnne has made appearances on television programs including Nashville Channel 5's Talk of the Town and Channel 8 in Dallas. KariAnne is also the author of four books: So Close to Amazing (Tyndale 2017), The DIY (Decorate It Yourself) Home Planner (Harvest House 2018) and You've Got This Because God's Got You (Tyndale 2018) The DIY Style Finder (Harvest House 2019). Website: https://thistlewoodfarms.com •ABOUT CRISTABELLE• Cristabelle Braden is an award winning singer/songwriter, keynote speaker, author, and podcast host. After suffering a traumatic brain injury, she began to write music. Since then, she has surpassed medical expectations and thrived in her newfound gift of music; she has come from re-learning daily life tasks in brain injury rehabilitation to setting her feet firmly on the ground as a songwriter, speaker, and artist with a message of hope. Website: cristabellebraden.com

In your life’s journey, it’s important to celebrate all of the successes you meet along the way. Big or small! That’s what today’s guests Heather Kirtland and Marissa Huber of Carve Out Time for Art talked about on this episode of the podcast. Heather and Marissa share the story of how they met and how this led to them writing a book together. The two share why you should use your free time to be creative. Heather and Marissa give their advice on how to find what you love to do. They also chat about finding your non-negotiables in life and carving time for those each day. (This episode was pre-recorded on March 18, 2020) What’s in this episode: How Heather and Marissa got connected and decided to create a book together How they learned to stay calm amidst the chaos  What they do to encourage people to use their free time to be creative  Enjoying the process of the goals that you’re working toward Their advice to someone who doesn’t know what they love to do Giving yourself permission to do what you want How to stay grounded and ignore the voices in your head Celebrating your small wins when you have them What their non-negotiables are Figuring out what’s right for you and your family Their advice for adapting to the current new normal The process of how their book came together Creating external accountability to stop you from avoiding your goals Why you should take more chances and embrace your “badass rejections”  About Heather:Heather Kirtland, an artist, received a BFA in painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Heather currently teaches encaustic workshops and is focused on her own studio practice. She was awarded The Maryland State Arts Council Grant and was a resident artist at The Holt Center. Most recently she has become a West Elm Local artist. Her work has been exhibited throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, abroad in Italy and Wales, and has appeared in Modern Rustic magazine and Country Living UK. The Make-A-Wish Foundation and Montessori school have commissioned her work, as well as many private collectors. Heather recently moved from Baltimore to a more rural part of Maryland where she lives with her husband and two children and their dog. When she is not painting, she loves to read, run and encourage other mothers to find a creative outlet through a project she co-founded with Marissa Huber; Carve Out Time for Art. About Marissa:Marissa Huber is an artist, connector, and creative instigator for the Carve Out Time for Art community and co-author of “The Motherhood of Art” which will be published April 2020. She works primarily in water-based mediums, digital drawing, and occasionally attempts linocut printing and silk dyeing. Her work is influenced by the colors, patterns, or plants spotted in daily life that may record a memory or fleeting moment. Her work has been featured at Brooklyn Art Library, HGTV Magazine, Design Love Fest, Minted, Create! Magazine, and Makers Movement. Her greatest joy (besides her kids) is connecting with kindred spirits over an experience, a funny story, or shared dreams and feeling positively lit up. She believes in taking her dreams quite seriously, but tries not to take herself too seriously. She lives in South Florida with her (painter) husband, two kids, and mom. Connect with Heather and Marissa:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Heather’s Website | Heather’s Instagram | Marissa’s Website | Marissa’s Instagram Links:The Motherhood of Art by Heather Kirtland and Marissa HuberLoving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life by Byron Katie and Stephen MitchellEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg MckeownThe Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay HendricksA Prayer for Owen Meany by John IrvingHarry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7) by J.K. RowlingDaybook: The Journal of an Artist by Anne Truitt Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You’re doing great. I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to celebrate the small wins.

We are excited to have Laura Thurman join us on the Explore Home Podcast. Laura, (Founder and Principal Designer at Laura Thurman Design in Nashville, TN) is well known for a global aesthetic filtered through a modern lens. She uses her upbringing in the diverse city of Los Angeles and her world travels for inspiration as she collaborates with her clients to create beautiful spaces that reflect their style, values and personality. Neil and Laura discuss the challenges and opportunities of launching and running an interior design business, networking, vendor relationships and navigating High Point Market. Laura's inspiring designs have been featured in national and regional publications, including HGTV Magazine, Business of Home, and The Cottage Journal. Additionally, she was named best in Houzz four consecutive years. You can learn more about Laura by visiting her at thurmandesignstudio.com or by following her on Instagram at thurmandesign.

For real estate team leaders, juggling work-life balance can be a real challenge. How does schedule setting, waking up early, and hiring the right people give us more freedom in our business? How does leverage increase our production? How can we avoid burnout? On this episode, broker and owner of Healthy Realty, Mikki Ramey, shares insights and tips on how we can crush it at home and at work.     There’s a direct correlation between getting really specific with your schedule and increasing your production. -Mikki Ramey   Three Things We Learned From This Episode Hire for attitude, train for skillSometimes the best real estate talent comes from outside our industry. We need to pay attention to people in our sphere who are already good at what they do. They could possibly be good matches for real estate.  How to avoid overworking yourself As team leaders, we often have guilt when we spend any time our way from our business, but we can’t have a great family life if we’re answering every question. Our clients will be happy getting help and questions answered by other agents on the team.  If you want to leverage people you have to trust themDon’t micromanage people, empower them. Give them the room to learn and to fail in their role. We won’t allow them to grow, and we’ll never be able to find out their superpower. Trust is important in being able to gain more freedom.  No amount of success at work can make up for failure at home. When we don’t work to have work-life balance, our families and our own health suffer. Leverage is one way we can start getting back our freedom. The benefits of getting a team aren’t just for the team leader, they are for everyone on the team because it means no one will be spread too thin. The more deliberate and structured we are in what we’re doing, the more success you’ll have.   Guest Bio Mikki is the broker/owner of Healthy Realty. The Mikki Ramey team is in the top 1% for sales in Charleston (14 out of 4100 agents). Mikki has appeared on HGTV National Open House, and also has been featured in HGTV Magazine. She has been recognized by Charleston Moms as the “best real estate agent in Charleston” by Lowcountry Parent’s Magazine. In addition, Trulia picked her as one of the 1% of agents in the country with the 2014 Best of Trulia Top Agent Award.Mikki has been recognized for her excellence in real estate as an East Cooper Top Producer and a Realtor of Distinction. Mikki is also certified as a Short Sale and Foreclosure specialist. She is a licensed real estate broker in South Carolina and is a member of the National Association of Realtors. As a realtor, she gives real estate lectures to students, residents, dentists, and doctors at the Medical University of South Carolina. To get in touch email mikki@healthy-realty.com or mikramey@gmail.com.  To get access to our Perfect Daily Schedule go to http://clubwealth.com/pds/.

April 8: On today's show ... Shauna discusses her cover story on HGTV Magazine ... Drew asks Shauna about catching her kids in a lie ... and they breakdown annoying things people do on social media. #dailypodcast

Episode Notes I know many of you are wondering about buying or renting now that you’ve matched for residency!  In this episode, I talk with physician spouse and real estate agent Mikki Ramey about the challenges and benefits of buying and selling homes during medical training. I have also written an in depth blog post this week showing various opinions on this important question.   About Mikki: The Mikki Ramey team is in the top 1% for sales in Charleston (14 out of 4100 agents) and is composed of Mikki Ramey, Abby Hartman, Shannon Jones, and Paige O'Dell.  Mikki has appeared on HGTV National Open House, and also has been featured in HGTV Magazine. She has been recognized by Charleston Moms as the “best real estate agent in Charleston” by Lowcountry Parent’s Magazine. In addition, Trulia picked her as one of the 1% of agents in the country with the 2014 Be st of Trulia Top Agent Award. Mikki Ramey is the broker in charge for Healthy Realty and has served the Charleston area for over ten years. She has been recognized for her excellence in real estate as an East Cooper Top Producer and a Realtor of Distinction. Mikki is also certified as a Short Sale and Foreclosure specialist. She received a B.A. from Furman University and an M.Ed. in school counseling from the Citadel. She is a licensed real estate broker in South Carolina and is a member of the National Association of Realtors. Education is Mikki’s first love, which serves her clients well in the real estate world. She taught in Charleston County (Nativity Catholic and Orange Grove Elementary) for four years and knows the area schools. In addition, she was a high school guidance counselor.  As a realtor, she gives real estate lectures to students, residents, dentists, and doctors at the Medical University of South Carolina.  In her free time, she loves playing tennis with her 4 kids and is very active at the Daniel Island Fellowship.  She has participated in medical mission trips to Ecuador and Nicaragua in the past.  

So honored to have my friend Dan on this week's episode. Dan Fuchs is the founding Publisher and Chief Revenue Officer of HGTVMagazine, a Hearst/Scripps joint venture publication. Under Fuchs’s leadership, HGTV Magazine was named AdAge’s “Launch of the Year” in 2012 and since then has earned numerous industry accolades and is frequently recognized as one of Hearst’s most profitable print properties. Dan has worked at Hearst for fifteen years, starting as the Associate Publisher of startup Lifetime Magazine, and then moving to O, The Oprah Magazine as Associate Publisher/Advertising, where he helped lead the ad sales team to record profitability. Dan came to Hearst after a decade at Condé Nast where he held sales and management positions at Bon Appétit and SELF magazines. He started his career in the media planning department at J. Walter Thompson after graduating from Princeton University in 1991. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and their two daughters. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/7questions/support

It’s easy to feel like we live in two different worlds these days, one online and one in real life. And so interior designers often craft two separate marketing and networking strategies, one for each. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Just because you’re working to develop your social media presence doesn’t mean your real-life connections don’t play a role. Today we’re talking about how creating community with real people in real, high-definition life can help you build your online presence as well. That’s because today we’re talking with Amy Flurry, author of Recipe for Press and Recipe for Press: Design Edition, and a leading expert in how interior designers can get more press for their work. Amy Flurry is an editor and contributor to some of the biggest magazines on the newsstand (Lucky, Country Living, Condé Nast Traveler, InStyle, Better Homes & Gardens). Her book, Recipe for Press, has been called “the small business blueprint for DIY publicity,” packed with good, no-nonsense advice on how to get your story or product onto the pages of influential publications. Amy’s lectures and workshops serve to further educate entrepreneurs on how to refine their message, engage media and create relationships with editors and bloggers, including powerful examples from across industries and around the country, plus her own art company. What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social [4:09] How to get started using the power of community [6:38] Where Amy got the idea for this approach [9:10] How to make Amy’s strategy work for you [16:00] Offer value to those who attend your events [19:22] It doesn’t have to be a huge event [28:30] Whut up, Wingnut? [30:58] Natalie and Darla’s takeaways Connect with Amy Flurry Amy Flurry Amy on Twitter Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Resources & People Mentioned Laura Thurman in HGTV Magazine Recipe for Press Recipe for Press: Designer Edition Get your Audible Free Trial! Small-batch gatherings, big-picture strategy Amy’s book was initially a total DIY project. She wrote it, produced it and launched it herself. And she booked her own speaking engagements. But instead of trying to land large auditoriums, she started putting together gatherings with other interior designers for the book. The events then become about more than just the book, Amy puts on her editor’s cap and thinks about how the events can produce content that all of the attendees can take and share and use for themselves. When Amy throws an event, she invites other designers, or people who enjoy design, who might be interested in what she has to learn. But she also invites local magazine editors who might be interested in meeting those designers, and she will share photos from the event and encourage others to do so as well. And so the idea is that the event happens in one, real-life place, but has many other “tentacles” as she says, that can help a variety of people and be used online. It’s about creating community, not competition When Amy first started putting together her small events, she realized quickly that she wanted to invite people she didn’t know, instead of default to the people already in her contacts list. And she invited a designer from Nashville who came and was so excited by it, she emailed the group afterward with a recap of all the takeaways, and then invited Amy to Nashville to do a similar event in her town. That designer then used that gathering that she threw to take pictures of her home, which she then used in a myriad of ways, including landing an article in HGTV Magazine. Amy says that while designers may have concerns about their competition, the truth is there’s enough work for everyone, and creating community can help foster learning and networking that lead to amazing opportunities. You want to make sure if you’re throwing events for other designers, you’re offering something of value for them. Otherwise, as Amy says, “it’d be really weird.” Connect With Darla & Wingnut Social www.WingnutSocial.com On Facebook On Twitter: @WingnutSocial On Instagram: @WingnutSocial Darla’s Interior Design Website Subscribe to The Wingnut Social Podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or TuneIn

1.  INTRO I’d be surprised to meet someone not familiar with HGTV in some way. HGTV has become quite a force in our American culture kicking off the DIY phenomenon, the urban farmhouse movement with Chip and Joanna Gaines, and the young, colorful, whimsical design aesthetic that HGTV is known for. Honestly, HGTV probably doesn’t have a lot of high end designer fans because of their not-so-realistic design transformations as it relates to the budget but we still appreciate HGTV for a lot of ways. We appreciate them VERY MUCH right now as we are finalists in the 2018 Faces of Design competition which we want to tell you all about. First up, a little bit of background and stories about K&K and HGTV. 2.  OUR FIRST PILOT IN 2012 - HOUSE ARREST WITH CINEFLIX A. Basis for the show B. Scope of work C. The best part – the host – Chris Lambton 3.  OUR SECOND PILOT IN 2013 - MOVE IN OR CASH OUT WITH DEPARTURE FILES A. Basis for the show i. working with Charles and Michael Holmes of List-4-Less Realty ii. Andrew Grein of Grein Productions B. Scope of work i. Weatherby Renovations ii. Kitchens by Caren Danneman iii. Ballard Designs iv. Donations to make it happen! 4. HGTV AS A RESOURCE A. Published twice always relating to our use of color – Joann porch/Jeanne Sellers B. HGTV.com i. What’s new in decorating ii. Craft Projects iii. The famous home giveaway C. HGTV Magazine 5. FACES OF DESIGN 2018 A. 8 Categories this year i. Waterside Retreats ii. Countryside Escapes iii. Big City Digs iv. Living large in small spaces v. Master Retreats vi. Color + Pattern vii. Kitchen & Dining viii. Dramatic Before & Afters B. We entered (5) categories and are finalists in (2) – Color & Pattern (Kelly’s house) and Kitchen & Dining (Wrigley) – There will be an Editors Pick and a People’s Pick for each category and (6) nominees for each category. Vote from August 23rd to September 27 2018. www.hgtv.com/facesofdesign

It’s more than just fundraising! In this playful episode of Add Passion and Stir, host Billy Shore and event emcee Taniya Nayak (HGTV, Food Network) conduct “red carpet” interviews at the 2018 Taste of the Nation Boston. Guests include Celebrity Chef Tiffani Faison (Sweet Cheeks Q, Tiger Mama), Adam Amontea (Cafco), Lacey Berrien and David Miller (Boston Society), and Emily Pochman (Share Our Strength). In its 30th year, the event features 60 chefs from Boston-area restaurants and raises more than $210,000 for No Kid Hungry. “One of my favorite feelings in the world is to see people come together to enjoy a meal in a space that I got to design,” says Nayak. Faison talks about her background and commitment to social justice and LGBTQ rights. “My job is to make it easier for the next generation, so… they can just give their art, their spirit and their love to the world without having to consider their safety,” she says. Amontea, who is one of the event sponsors, describes his company’s ties to the culinary world and long-standing commitment to No Kid Hungry. Berrien and Miller share their thoughts on the work they are doing to get the next generation of philanthropists involved. Billy and Taniya also get a surprise visit from Erik and Farrah - a first-grade teacher in the Boston public school system – newlyweds who purchased 125 tickets to the event for their wedding guests because they feel so strongly about the cause of child hunger. “I look at my students and there’s such an impact…when they’re fed, they’re able to learn,” says the bride in her wedding dress. You won’t want to miss this lighthearted but inspiring episode that makes you feel like you are in the crowd at Taste of the Nation Boston. Resources and Mentions:· No Kid Hungry (nokidhungry.org): Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign is ending child hunger in America by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need, every day.· Taniya Nayak is one of the nation’s foremost interior designers. She became a household name as a design expert member on HGTV and Food Network. Nayak owns a successful, Boston-based interior design firm, Taniya Nayak Design LLC., where she adds a fresh, clean look to both commercial and residential spaces. Nayak has served as host and designer for a variety of HGTV mainstays like Designed to Sell, Billion Dollar Block, House Hunters on Vacation, and on Robert Irvine’s Food Network series, Restaurant: Impossible. She is also a judge on ABC’s The Great Christmas Light Fight. Nayak’s helpful decorating tips have been featured in Architectural Digest India, HGTV Magazine, Design New England, People, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, The Boston Globe, Family Circle, The Washington Post, Ladies Home Journal, and many more. She has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, ABC’s Good Morning America & The View, NBC’s Today, CBS’ The Early Show & The Talk, and Rachael Ray.· Tiffani Faison is Chef and owner of Sweet Cheeks Q and Tiger Mama in Boston. She began her career working under such renowned chefs as Daniel Boulud, Alain Ducasse, Todd English and Tony Maws. In 2006, early into her career, she was cast on the very first season of Bravo’s Top Chef and placed as runner-up. From there, she worked in prestigious kitchens in Nantucket, New Orleans, Los Angeles, and San Francisco before returning to Boston in 2010 to become Executive Chef of Southern Italian restaurant, Rocca Kitchen & Bar. Faison opened Sweet Cheeks Q in 2011, drawing inspiration from her love of Southern barbecue and extensive travels in Texas. Sweet Cheeks became an instant hit for its laid-back Southern charm and addictive offerings. In December 2015, Faison expanded on her culinary skills, creativity and business savvy with a new restaurant: Tiger Mama. The Boston Globe called Tiger Mama “a spectacular restaurant” with dishes that you’ll “take to the grave” and hospitality that “feels generous and natural.” Boston magazine awarded Faison as “Best Chef: General Excellence” in its July 2016 “Best of Boston” issue. In November 2016, the Boston Business Journal named Faison to its 2016 Power 50 list, “The Game Changers,” celebrating individuals from Boston’s multiple industries and professions who are making a difference in their business communities. She is a tireless advocate of LGBTQ human rights.· Sweet Cheeks Q opened in 2011 and almost immediately garnered a three-star review from The Boston Globe. From 2012 to 2016, it was awarded “Boston’s Best Barbecue” for five straight years by Boston magazine. Its biscuits were deemed “Best Biscuits in the World” by Forbes. All of their meats are responsibly sourced and all natural. They use local farms when possible.· Tiger Mama is Chef Tiffani Faison’s love letter to Southeast Asia. Unapologetically spicy, sharp and funky flavors create a menu of authentic classics and intentionally inauthentic riffs on dishes and ingredients we love. Brian Callahan’s world class Tiki Program is the perfect liquid counterpoint, embracing classic Tiki Cocktails, pushing the envelope of presentation, technique and flavor exploration with unique ingredients, premium liquors and juices pressed daily.· Cafco is a Boston-based construction management firm specializing in restaurant, hotel, residential and academic projects. Our passion is to help clients transform their ideas into reality. Our collaborative approach engages clients early in the process and carefully guides their vision from concept to execution.

Lori Paranjape is a Nashville-based designer that specializes in luxury residential and new construction— she takes a fresh twist on traditional design to exciting projects around the country. Lori’s clients are drawn to her signature clean design aesthetic and her commitment to delivering a cohesive build with careful attention to details. As a design lover and inspiration junkie, Lori is fueled by a passionate design community which she engages with daily through her amazing Instagram account. Her work is published on a regular basis in major magazines and blogs such as Domino, HGTV Magazine, People, and Style Me Pretty Living. Ivy is the fastest growing community and business management tool for interior designers. If you’re an interior designer still looking for an intuitive tool to run your firm, schedule a personal demo with the Ivy Team here: https://goo.gl/XM7Acm

My guest for The Happy Hour # 188 is Layla Palmer. Layla is a storyteller/photographer whose passion is sharing home and lifestyle inspiration. She is a contributor for HGTV.com, and her home and work have been featured in numerous publications including HGTV Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, and Good Housekeeping. Layla starts out the show telling us how in efforts not to fall for her now husband Kevin while they were working together, she kept herself quietly busy in a corner painting pictures of cartoon cats (yes, you read that right). After they got married, Kevin started passionately seeking Jesus, and she talks about how watching him simply being a child of God made her take notice. I love her story of the moment she felt changed everything when in the darkest season of their marriage, she and Kevin encountered Jesus in the drive-thru of a Krystal Burger. Layla and I both have adopted children from Haiti, and at the end of the show we talk about some of the challenges we've seen our children face - including wanting them to recognize their preciousness and the difficulty in establishing that feeling of permanence for them. I loved my conversation with Layla and also love following her on Instagram - her intention of educating, entertaining, and encouraging comes through all of her stories and posts. And speaking of Instagram, come find me @JamieIvey!  I've partnered with Starfish Project to host a contest that will begin April 12 where five winners will receive a signed copy of If You Only Knew and $100 gift certificate to Starfish Project! {You can listen to the show HERE. And of course, I would love if you would share with your friends. Just use the FB & Twitter links at the end of this post!} Links from the Show Layla's Blog: The Lettered Cottage Kevin's Testimony What Layla is reading: Surprised by Motherhood by Lisa-Jo Baker Happy Hour Live! Event Tickets On Sale Now! The Happy Hour Facebook Group If You Only Knew Connect with Layla Facebook // Instagram Connect with Jamie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTube Sponsors Juice Beauty // Save 20% with code: happyhour20 Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Mabel's Labels - Save 20% with code: happyhour

You haven’t heard a lot about the duplex that we bought three months ago. It might seem like not much is happening, but we’re actually working on three things behind the scenes that are inching us closer to demo day! We also learn what really goes into creating a home magazine (the good, the bad, and the sweaty) from HGTV Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, Sara Peterson. Plus, some simple ways we’re automating our home on the cheap (without the use of any more smart home devices) and how to make your candles burn longer and stronger. Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podcast-76/ for notes, links, and photos from this episode.

Today, we’re getting back to basics and talking about how to simply make a home pretty! On this episode, Graham and Kirsten chat with professional stylist, tastemaker, and busy mom of two, Steele Marcoux about simple and affordable ways to make a typical home feel photo shoot worthy. We also get a fun look behind the scenes at what goes into creating some of those beautiful shots we all see in magazines, how to spot which trends are worth emulating and which ones to skip, and how to balance a desire for a beautiful home with the realities of sticking to a budget and living with children. Steele is the current editor of Coastal Living Magazine, a former editor of Southern Living Magazine and Country Living Magazine, and a freelance contributor to such publications as HGTV Magazine and Better Homes and Gardens. She’s also one of Graham’s besties! Links we mentioned on the show: * My O’verlays * Coastal Living * Natural Area Rugs  Giveaway! $250 My O’verlays® Gift Card for one Home Hour Listener! O’verlays® are decorative fretwork panels that come in several patterns and sizes. They are lightweight, paintable and easily attach to furniture, doors, walls and glass. Customize your furniture and accessories with O’verlays® or use O’verlays® Kits sized to fit many of IKEA® and other popular furniture. Enter the code “HOMEHOUR” for 15% off your next purchase and check instagram for details on our giveaway. For more information, follow us on Instagram @thehomehour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we talk about a fun new design assignment we’ve taken on (our first commercial space!) and we finally have some good news in the beach house department! We also get a crash course in Feng Shui by an expert, and learn the places in our home where we’re intuitively following their guidelines... and the spots where we’re not doing so hot: like the wrong message our bedroom decor might be sending, and how our office floor plan might be thwarting one person’s productivity. Plus we share how you can hang out with us this summer thanks to HGTV Magazine, and we both reveal an item of clothing that we’re oddly particular about getting just right. Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podcast for notes, links, and photos from this episode.

In today’s episode Vickie kicks things off with lifestyle blogger and Author of DIY Woven Art, Rachel Denbow. Rachel’s a creative skills teacher, weaver, and home decor expert. She’s been featured in HGTV Magazine, Apartment Therapy, Design Sponge, and writes regular features for A Beautiful Mess. Vickie'd never met Rachel before this interview, but within minutes she felt like she was chatting with an old friend from the craft industry. They talked about her evolving aesthetic, her urge to create daily, what she does to feel connected with other makers, and what it’s like balancing a creative career with a family and home life. Show Notes Page: http://vickiehowell.com/podcast/rachel-denbow/

In this episode, The Peppers discuss the merits of being totally fresh faced or having two-week scruff. Jessie reveals her complex system for magazine organization, and they both try to decide if they were conned by the friendliest scam artist ever. QUICK BITES: Good news for our parents…Finally: a clean episode! We love hearing about your love and lives over on the private FB group. Share photos, questions, ideas, jokes and have fun getting to know the other couples in our growing fam! Gerard needs to start brushing up on his Spanish, because we’re going to Mexico! He might want to start by re-listening to our conversation in Episode 18. Travel-fights are NOT happening before the big trip. (We uncover why they happen back in Episode 8.) Hair-removal woes are not just for women. Gerard's real question is: To beard, or not to beard? Jessie comes from a long line of bad-ass moustaches, and Gerard realizes he may never live up to the hype. Back in Episode 16 we talk about why "Lipstick Is The Quickest Way To Keep Away The Kisses"… (This week we learn that a few week’s scruff does the exact same thing.) Gerard’s passport photo makes him look like a terrorist. Jessie needs a magazine intervention. Do these exist? How do we sign her up? Bon Appetit makes things like brussels sprouts and ice cubes feel way more fun. The Pepper's Sunday morning routine involves fresh coffee, Meet The Press and the latest issue of Bloomberg Businessweek. Sadie’s a superstar! Check out her first HGTV Magazine appearance right here. Casa de Pepper is getting a NO SOLICITING sign. Do they make one that says, “Except for Girl Scout Cookies.” in tiny print at the bottom? TRIGGER QUESTIONS: Do you have strong preferences around your partner’s physical appearance? Does it have anything to do with how they looked when you met? What’s your favorite bathroom reading material? Have you ever bought anything from a door to door salesperson?

Hosts Mark and Theresa are talking festive holiday drinks and decorating ideas on this episode of MyFixitUpLife. If the holidays are starting to feel a bit overwhelming, or if you just want to try something new this year, this show was custom-built just for you. HGTV magazine editor Sara Peterson is sharing tips and tricks for maxing out your holiday decor with tree trimming ideas, color palettes, and expert advice from the experts at HGTV magazine.  And entertaining lifestyle expert Lulu Powers shares her favorite accessible culinary creations, and impeccable styling for holiday fun. While revered among Hollywood elite and New York luminaries, Lulu has a fresh approach to hassle-free entertaining, from food to flowers, and more.

Hosts Mark and Theresa are talking festive holiday drinks and decorating ideas on this episode of MyFixitUpLife. If the holidays are starting to feel a bit overwhelming, or if you just want to try something new this year, this show was custom-built just for you. HGTV magazine editor Sara Peterson is sharing tips and tricks for maxing out your holiday decor with tree trimming ideas, color palettes, and expert advice from the experts at HGTV magazine.  And entertaining lifestyle expert Lulu Powers shares her favorite accessible culinary creations, and impeccable styling for holiday fun. While revered among Hollywood elite and New York luminaries, Lulu has a fresh approach to hassle-free entertaining, from food to flowers, and more.

Fall is the perfect time to design. And we're talking easy DIY décor with two of our favorite DIY decorating experts. Sara Peterson, Editor-in-Chief of HGTV Magazine, gets us inside the pages and behind the scenes and dishes fast, affordable spruce-ups that can deliver a dynamite new look. Kelly Edwards, super-designer and author of The Design Cookbook: Recipes for A Stylish Home, cooks up cool ways to kick it with color and she tunes us in on ways to get every house and budget inspired and inspirational. The leaves are fluttering. The colors are colossal. It's time to get our design on. And get those DIY holiday decorations ready for our favorite guests this holiday season.

Fall is the perfect time to design. And we're talking easy DIY décor with two of our favorite DIY decorating experts. Sara Peterson, Editor-in-Chief of HGTV Magazine, gets us inside the pages and behind the scenes and dishes fast, affordable spruce-ups that can deliver a dynamite new look. Kelly Edwards, super-designer and author of The Design Cookbook: Recipes for A Stylish Home, cooks up cool ways to kick it with color and she tunes us in on ways to get every house and budget inspired and inspirational. The leaves are fluttering. The colors are colossal. It's time to get our design on. And get those DIY holiday decorations ready for our favorite guests this holiday season.

We're channeling upcycling and creativity to overcome tough design dilemnas with some quick creative fix-ups that can help cheer up anyone's home without breaking the budget. Mark talks about an upcycle 'Find' from the living room of HGTV's 'Going Yard' Chris and Peyton Lambton, made by best-friend and show carpenter Derek. Theresa talks about upcycling spoiled milk into fashion. Kelly Edwards, the upbeat co-host and designer for HGTV's “Design on a Dime," STYLE Network's “Tacky House," as well as home decorating expert for Stylist gives her tips on how to style your home and yard with creative inexpensive ideas. We get a sneak-peak by HGTV magazine‘s Editor-in-Chief Sara Peterson. She's sharing insider details on the October/Novemeber issue with Thanksgiving decorating tips, her family's DIY mojo, and how she discovered designer Sabrina Soto's passion for cleaning. And she shares a few tips straight from Sabrina's cleaning closet. Mark and Theresa share a few quick fixups they shared on NBC The 10! Show that require just ice, fork, WD40, and aluminum foil. We'll be giving away a Stanley Tools $50 Tool Pack to one listener--so make sure you tune in and tweet! Chat with hosts Mark and Theresa here or on Twitter from 8-9pmET. #FixitUpTalk #blogtalkradio

We're channeling upcycling and creativity to overcome tough design dilemnas with some quick creative fix-ups that can help cheer up anyone's home without breaking the budget. Mark talks about an upcycle 'Find' from the living room of HGTV's 'Going Yard' Chris and Peyton Lambton, made by best-friend and show carpenter Derek. Theresa talks about upcycling spoiled milk into fashion. Kelly Edwards, the upbeat co-host and designer for HGTV's “Design on a Dime," STYLE Network's “Tacky House," as well as home decorating expert for Stylist gives her tips on how to style your home and yard with creative inexpensive ideas. We get a sneak-peak by HGTV magazine‘s Editor-in-Chief Sara Peterson. She's sharing insider details on the October/Novemeber issue with Thanksgiving decorating tips, her family's DIY mojo, and how she discovered designer Sabrina Soto's passion for cleaning. And she shares a few tips straight from Sabrina's cleaning closet. Mark and Theresa share a few quick fixups they shared on NBC The 10! Show that require just ice, fork, WD40, and aluminum foil. We'll be giving away a Stanley Tools $50 Tool Pack to one listener--so make sure you tune in and tweet! Chat with hosts Mark and Theresa here or on Twitter from 8-9pmET. #FixitUpTalk #blogtalkradio