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Your Morning: The Podcast
Your Morning: The Podcast - Tea Time with India Hicks

Your Morning: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 23:30


We sit down with India Hicks to talk about her new photographic tribute to her beloved mother, Lady Pamela Hicks & her extraordinary life. 

Podcast Royal
153. BONUS: India Hicks On Her New Book, "Lady Pamela: My Mother's Extraordinary Life As Daughter To The Viceroy Of India, Lady-In-Waiting To The Queen, And Wife Of David Hicks"

Podcast Royal

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 24:34


Join Jessica and Rachel as we sit down with India Hicks for a conversation about the incredible stories in her illustrative biography about her mother, Lady Pamela Hicks. India Hicks is the granddaughter of Lord Mountbatten and goddaughter of King Charles III. You can find her on Instagram @indiahicksstyle Follow us on Instagram @podcastroyal Email us at hellopodcastroyal@gmail.com

The Royal Record
Episode 18: King Charles's goddaughter issues warning ahead of royal's exhausting and gruelling schedule

The Royal Record

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 20:54


This week Cameron and Svar are joined by King Charles's goddaughter, India Hicks, who reveals the monarch's key sign regarding the future of the Royal Family and discusses the challenges of his upcoming royal tour.Welcome to The Royal Record. Every week Cameron Walker, GB News' Royal Correspondent, and Svar Nanan-Sen, Royal Editor of GBNews.com, will bring you the latest news and analysis on the Royal Family and give you exclusive insight into everything going on behind palace walls. New episodes released every Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonesy & Amanda's JAMcast!

Jonesy & Amanda's JAMcast!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 8:33 Transcription Available


King Charles' goddaughter India Hicks joins Jonesy & Amanda for an incredible chat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning Meeting
Episode 207: Did the F.B.I. Compromise the Case Against the Idaho-Murders Suspect?

Morning Meeting

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 35:01


This week, Howard Blum shares new details about Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students, and how the F.B.I. may have compromised the case against him. Then George Kalogerakis makes sense of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s now suspended campaign. And finally, India Hicks tells us all about the extraordinary life of her mother, Lady Pamela Hicks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Interior Lovers
Some of our favourite design books - let's ditch the digital and embrace the physical

The Interior Lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 40:09


Some of our Favourite Design BooksWelcome back to The Design Lovers Podcast!  This week we sit down and discuss some of our favourite Design Books.  So if you're in need of a digital detox, then grab a cup of coffee and listen to us review some treasures from our physical design libraries.  We are both veracious readers, especially so far as design publications are concerned, so our passion isn't as a result of the current “Bookshelf Wealth” trend.  We debate elements of some of our well-thumbed editions, together with some newly released ones also.  We review The New York Times Book of Interior Design and Decoration by Norma Skurka; New Rural, Where to Find it and How to Create It, by Ingrid Weir; Curate: At Home with Old & New by Lynda Gardener and Ali Heath; The Monocle Book of Homes: A Guide to Inspiring Interiors; Island Style by India Hicks and SY: Love for Textiles by Ikea.The books we discussed:- The New York Times Book of Interior Design and Decoration by Norma Skurka- Where to Find it and How to Create It, by Ingrid Weir- Curate: At Home with Old & New by Lynda Gardener and Ali Heath- The Monocle Book of Homes: A Guide to Inspiring Interiors- Island Style by India Hicks- SY: Love for Textiles by Ikea**Email us your design dilemmas on:  samandnaomi@theinteriorlovers.comFor regular updates on colour, design and lifestyle inspiration, follow Sam and Naomi on Instagram:The Interior Lovers: https://www.instagram.com/the.interiorloverspodcast/ Sam: https://www.instagram.com/sam.grigginteriors/ Naomi: https://www.instagram.com/scottdunneinteriors/ And for some more visual inspiration, follow us on Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/TheInteriorLoversPodcast/?actingBusinessId=1135892474674481329 Send us a Text Message.

Decorating Tips and Tricks
Style - A Master Class

Decorating Tips and Tricks

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 29:57


Style - Do you have it? Want to know how to get it? Today we are sharing the secrets to developing a signature style. Our DTT living room challenge is step FIVE. Create a list of what you'll keep, what you'll give away and what you are going to sell. Kelly's style icon to know is India Hicks. See India's vibe, homes and style in these places: Her site HERE Her IG HERE Her books HERE, HERE, and HERE Anita thinks Paula Sutton has a very unique and joyful personal style Her book HERE Her IG HERE Her youtube channel HERE DTT defines pearlcore. Listen & learn! We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Anita's crush is Paula Deen's beautiful living room on YouTube HERE Kelly's crush is The Great Grow Along a 10 day virtual garden event March 11-20. Register for FREE for the live events HERE or purchase a ticket to enjoy for six months. Stephanie Rose of Garden Therapy will be one of the 40 speakers at the event. Listen to Kelly's interview with Stephanie in this episode of DTT HERE Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll offer advice specific to your room that typically includes room layout ideas, suggestions for what the room needs, and how to pull the room together. We'll also help you to decide what isn't working for you. We work with any budget, large or small. Find out more HERE Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week! Kelly's IG HERE Kelly's Youtube HERE Kelly's blog HERE Anita's IG HERE Anita's blog HERE Are you subscribed to the podcast? Don't need to search for us each Wednesday let us come right to your device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up! XOXO, Kelly and Anita DI - 10:00 /19:16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Guest by Country & Town House | Interior Designer Interviews
Live An Extraordinary Life: Today's House Guest is India Hicks

House Guest by Country & Town House | Interior Designer Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 27:44


India Hicks is this week's very special House Guest. A model, businesswoman and humanitarian, India is the third child of Lady Pamela Mountbatten and David Hicks – her mother served as lady in waiting to the queen and her father was a much-celebrated interior designer. We chat about family life on Harbour Island, her five children (she has two sons of 26, but they aren't twins) and why Mick Jagger named her pet parrot Jenga. India is about to launch a new range of bedlinen for Heirlooms which features her mantra: 'Live an extraordinary life'.

Passport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs Bradley
India Hicks on Aid Missions in Ukraine

Passport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs Bradley

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 45:44


This week Melissa sits down with longtime friend, India Hicks. India has lived an adventurous and multifaceted life. London-native, daughter of designer David Hicks and Lady Pamela Mountbatten (who was a lady in waiting to Queen Elizabeth II), goddaughter to King Charles III and former Ralph Lauren model. Over the years India has flourished as a designer, author and entrepreneur – publishing four design books and launching numerous show stopping collections.   Melissa first met India on a trip to Harbour Island in the Bahamas where she traveled to write a story for the launch issue of Town & Country Travel magazine. At this point, India has called the island home with her husband and five children for nearly 30 years. India is strongly driven by humanitarian work and serves on the advisory board of Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), a disaster relief agency she joined after Hurricane Dorian in 2019. In this episode, Melissa will speak with India about her work with Global Empowerment Mission and her latest experiences traveling to Ukraine on aid missions, as well as how she would up living in the Bahamas, her travel tips and latest adventures.  If you want more information on the nonprofit Global Empowerment Mission or India Hicks's various collaborations mentioned in this week's episode, click on the links below:  India Hicks:https://www.indiahicks.comGlobal Empowerment Mission: http://globalempowermentmission.comGlobal Empowerment Mission is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2011 as a first responder to global disasters.The Sugar Mill: https://www.indiahicks.com/the-sugar-millHoused in a building more than one hundred and fifty years old on Harbour Island, this boutique sells exquisite clothing, jewelry, and collectibles for men and women discovered by India Hicks and co-owner Linda Griffin on their travels. India Hicks x Tusting: https://www.tusting.co.uk/product-category/india-hicks-tusting/ India Hicks works with Tusting, which has been in the same family since 1875, on designing beautiful, hand-made bags in the English countryside.India Hicks x Penelope Chilvers:https://penelopechilvers.com/us/india-hicks-boot-collection India collaborates with Shoe Designer Penelope Chilvers on designing enduring boots and ballet flats crafted in Spain.India Hicks x Pomegranate Inc: https://pomegranateinc.com India collaborates with Pomegranate on napkins, tablecloths, runners, placemats, and the occasional glass and plate.India Hicks x Hester Bly:https://www.hesterbly.com India guides the creation of beautiful timeless heritage pieces for this British luxury resort-wear brand Hester Bly.  

Jonesy & Amanda's JAMcast!

Amanda Keller's good friend India Hicks joins the show to chat about her god-daughter's upcoming coronation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Wakeley: StyleDNA
Season 2 - Style DNA: India Hicks

Amanda Wakeley: StyleDNA

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 48:10


This week I go on a Style journey with Philanthropist, Designer and mother of 5, the wonderful India Hicks. India is the daughter of the celebrated interior designer David Hicks and Lady Pamela Mountbatten, a lady in waiting to the late Queen.  She is a god daughter of the King, was a bridesmaid to Lady Diana Spencer and resides in Harbour Island, the Bahamas with her husband David Flint Wood and their 5 children…   We chat about being a Royal bridesmaid (obviously), what it meant to grow up in the creative world of David Hicks, being inspired by her grandmother Edwina Mountbatten (Countess of Mountbatten of Burma) and the process of choosing a dress for getting married for the first time in her 50s and so much more…     I first met India in the early 90s when the young aristocratic model walked in one of my early shows. Her peripatetic lifestyle is beautifully, and articulately, documented on her Instagram feed @indiahicksstyle.

Decorating by the Book
An Entertaining Story | India Hicks

Decorating by the Book

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022


Ah ouais ?
329. Pourquoi Charles III est un roi fainéant ?

Ah ouais ?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 1:59


On savait déjà que Charles III, il faut grosso modo tout lui faire, jusqu'à lui repasser ses lacets ou lui transporter sa lunette de toilettes préférée en voyage. Mais grâce à sa filleule, on a appris que même pour ce qu'il fait personnellement, c'est une feignasse. Sa nièce s'appelle India Hicks, elle a aujourd'hui 55 ans, sa maman est de la famille du prince Philip, ce qui lui a valu d'être demoiselle d'honneur au mariage de Charles III et Diana. Comme le nouveau roi est son parrain, chaque année pour son anniversaire, Charles III a la délicate attention de lui envoyer un cadeau et c'est là qu'est le problème car depuis qu'elle a 8 ans, il lui fait exactement le même cadeau ! Dans "Ah Ouais ?", Florian Gazan répond en une minute chrono à toutes les questions essentielles, existentielles, parfois complètement absurdes, qui vous traversent la tête.

Elizabeth II
ÉCLAIRAGE - Pourquoi Charles III est-il un roi fainéant ?

Elizabeth II

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 1:59


On savait déjà que Charles III, il faut grosso modo tout lui faire, jusqu'à lui repasser ses lacets ou lui transporter sa lunette de toilettes préférée en voyage. Mais grâce à sa filleule, on a appris que même pour ce qu'il fait personnellement, c'est une feignasse. Sa nièce s'appelle India Hicks, elle a aujourd'hui 55 ans, sa maman est de la famille du prince Philip, ce qui lui a valu d'être demoiselle d'honneur au mariage de Charles III et Diana. Comme le nouveau roi est son parrain, chaque année pour son anniversaire, Charles III a la délicate attention de lui envoyer un cadeau et c'est là qu'est le problème car depuis qu'elle a 8 ans, il lui fait exactement le même cadeau ! Dans "Ah Ouais ?", Florian Gazan répond en une minute chrono à toutes les questions essentielles, existentielles, parfois complètement absurdes, qui vous traversent la tête.

The Morning Show
King Charles' goddaughter India Hicks remembers the Queen

The Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 7:59


King Charles' goddaughter India Hicks remembers the Queen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don Lemon Tonight
King Charles III gives his first address as Monarch

Don Lemon Tonight

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 80:02


King Charles III addresses his nation for the first time as Monarch, and speaks about what his mother meant to the Country, and her family. India Hicks is the cousin of the late Duke of Edinburgh and goddaughter of King Charles III. She joins to share her personal loss of The Queen, the expectations that will be placed on her godfather as he takes over the throne, and the work of the Prince's Trust, for which she is an ambassador. Plus, Trump and the DOJ submit their proposals for the “special master” who will review the documents seized by the FBI in its search of the former president's Mar-a-Lago home. And, opera singer Lesley Garrett, who performed for Queen Elizabeth II over the course of 30-years, joins to reflect on her legacy.Hosted by Don Lemon, from Buckingham Palace, London.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Unpaused the Podcast
S6, Ep 38 - India Hicks: A New Chapter of Her Own Making

Unpaused the Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 34:47


India Hicks has been called the quintessential Brit “It” Girl-turned-entrepreneur but it's her latest chapter as a committed philanthropist that intrigues. Eloquent, provocative and never dull, here's India Hicks re-imagined on Unpaused.⁠ Show Notes: India's website Lord Louis Mountbatten, India's grandfather David Hicks, India's father David's Egyptian Mausoleum Home on Windermere Island Global Empowerment Mission India's Instagram, including her Ukraine visits Edwina Mountbatten, Countess Mountbatten of Burma, India's grandmother Books by India India's podcast with her mother, Lady Pamela India Hicks in Conversation with Tina Brown See India in Australia, December 2022 // Hosted by Judy Stewart // Produced by Leonie Marsh // Sound Engineers: Lana Kristensen and Jason Millhouse // Instagram: @_unpaused // Website: www.unpaused.net

The Travel Diaries
Beautiful Bahamas with India Hicks - Destination Special

The Travel Diaries

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 48:37


Today, we're being transported to an island paradise. An archipelago of nearly 700 coral islands, 100,000 square miles of the world's clearest turquoise ocean, secret sandbars, private coves, secluded pink sand beaches, and undisturbed wildlife. We're heading to The Beautiful Bahamas. There are 16 main islands in the Bahamas, and no two islands are alike with their own culture, history, cuisine, diving, fishing - there is something for every type of traveller, and I'm joined today by two fabulous guests who will be bringing these different islands to life.First I'm joined by someone who has called The Bahamas their home for over 25 years, the designer, entrepreneur and former model, India Hicks. India is the daughter of famed interior designer David Hicks and Lady Pamela Hicks. She is the granddaughter of Lord Mountbatten who was Prince Philip's uncle and whose assassination by the IRA was most recently depicted on the The Crown on Netflix. India was thrown into the spotlight as a teenager when was a bridesmaid to her godfather, Prince Charles and Princess Diana at their wedding. So it may seem somewhat of an unusual decision that India has settled and raised her five children on a tiny Bahamian island. She speaks to me from her home on the picture postcard Harbour Island.And later we'll be joined by the acclaimed travel writer and editor Alicia Miller. Alicia has written extensively about the Bahamas and is full of tips and recommendations about so many different islands.Destination Recap:India HicksHarbour IslandThe Dunmore Beach ClubThe Landing HotelQueen ConchCocoa Coffee HouseWindermere IslandAndrosKamalame Cay, AndrosNew ProvidenceRosewood Baha Mar, New Providence Blue Holes divingGrand BahamaTiger Shark divingAlicia MillerHarbour IslandThe Landing Hotel The Dunmore Hotel New ProvidenceNassauParadise IslandAtlantis HotelBaha MarRosewood Baha MarCafé Boulud The BahamasMarcus at Baha MarDowntown NassauThe Graycliff Hotel Fish FryFrankie Gone Bananas BREEF Coral Reef Sculpture Garden & Coral NurseryThe Poop Deck restaurant The ExumasSpanish WellsAndrosKamalame CayGrand BahamaCoral Vida ProjectEleutheraThe Other SideThe CoveIf you would like find out more about the Bahamas, check out bahamas.com.To hear future episodes of the podcast as soon as they're released don't forget to hit subscribe or “follow” on your podcast app of choice. To find out who's joining me on next week's episode, come and follow me on Instagram, I'm @hollyrubenstein - I'd love to hear from you. If you can't wait until then, there's always the first six seasons to catch up on, with guests from Sir Michael Palin and Jo Malone, to Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Raymond Blanc . See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Decorating Tips and Tricks
Style - Do you have it? How to get it!

Decorating Tips and Tricks

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 37:34


Style - Do you have it? Want to know how to get it? Today we are sharing the secrets to developing a signature style. Our DTT living room challenge is step FIVE. Create a list of what you'll keep, what you'll give away and what you are going to sell. Kelly's style icon to know is India Hicks. See India's vibe, homes and style in these places: Her site HERE (https://www.indiahicks.com/) Her IG HERE (https://www.instagram.com/indiahicksstyle/) Her books HERE (https://amzn.to/3oO3AzG), HERE (https://amzn.to/3v0LMF4), and HERE (https://amzn.to/3LyAOwy) Anita thinks Paula Sutton has a very unique and joyful personal style Her book HERE (https://amzn.to/3JMKeD9) Her IG HERE (https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/) Her youtube channel HERE (https://www.youtube.com/c/HillHouseVintage) DTT defines pearlcore. Listen & learn! We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Anita's crush is Paula Deen's beautiful living room on youtube HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46YTRKuHsfc) Kelly's crush is The Great Grow Along a 10 day virtual garden event March 11-20. Register for FREE for the live events HERE (https://greatgrowalong.com/)or purchase a ticket to enjoy for six months. Stephanie Rose of Garden Therapy will be one of the 40 speakers at the event. Listen to Kelly's interview with Stephanie in this epsiode of DTT HERE (https://www.decoratingtipsandtricks.com/421) Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll offer advice specific to your room that typically includes room layout ideas, suggestions for what the room needs, and how to pull the room together. We'll also help you to decide what isn't working for you. We work with any budget, large or small. Find out more HERE (https://www.decoratingtipsandtricks.com/consult) Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week! Kelly's IG HERE (https://www.instagram.com/mysoulfulhome/) Kelly's Youtube HERE (https://www.youtube.com/mysoulfulhome) Kelly's blog HERE (https://www.mysoulfulhome.com/) Anita's IG HERE (https://www.instagram.com/cedarhillfarmhouse/) Anita's blog HERE (https://cedarhillfarmhouse.com/) Are you subscribed to the podcast? Don't need to search for us each Wednesday let us come right to your device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up! XOXO, Kelly and Anita

Aisle Seat
India Hicks: My Wedding Story

Aisle Seat

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 33:11


After 26 years with her partner David Flint Wood, designer, entrepreneur, and humanitarian India Hicks decided it was time to get married. With their five children playing a key role in their beautiful day, India and David married in September 2021 in Brightwell Baldwin Church in Oxfordshire, in the church where India was christened. On this episode, India shares her wedding story, all the beautiful details of the day—including the inspiration behind her instantly iconic bridal style—and why married life feels different even though she and David have been a couple for many years. This episode of Aisle Seat is brought to you by BHLDN, Anthropologie's beautiful wedding brand. BHLDN offers high-quality craftsmanship in classic shapes and fashion-forward silhouettes with the modern bride in mind.    Bring your one-of-a-kind wedding vision to life with many styles in stock; ready to be shipped, BHLDN can complete your wedding wardrobe with ease and elegance.    Browse the new BHLDN collection with a stylist at one of their 22 shop locations, via virtual appointment, at bhldn.com and Twitter and Instagram @BHLDN.  ... Find out more about Aisle Seat.

Passer à table
India Hicks passe à table

Passer à table

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 41:12


Aujourd'hui nous réalisons un épisode très spécial de « Passer à Table » en anglais où nous accueillerons une merveilleuse invitée. India Hicks est une auteur respectée, une femme d'affaires infatigable et une philanthrope très active.India vient d'une dynastie britannique mais elle a créé son propre héritage.Elle a incarné les marques de luxe les plus emblématiques en tant que mannequin. Elle conçoit des maisons et des hôtels, ses livres témoignent de sa vie inattendue, audacieuse, flamboyante. Le goût de l'excentricité britannique classique se retrouve dans les créations qu'elle porte. Qu'il s'agisse de courir des marathons ou de discuter de manière hilarante de l'art du thé à l'anglaise pour la bonne cause avec sa mère, Lady Pamela Hicks, sur son podcast, nous éclairant sur la supériorité sans effort qui vient d'être anglais - tout chez elle est nonchalance avisée.Je vous embarque dans un épisode très British avec India Hicks, une femme aussi inspirante qu'un personnage de la Renaissance. Pour suivre India Hicks : https://www.instagram.com/indiahicksstyle/ et https://www.indiahicks.com/ Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Cookery by the Book
Legendary Dinners | Anne Petersen

Cookery by the Book

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021


Legendary Dinners: From Grace Kelly to Jackson PollockBy Anne Petersen Intro: Welcome to the number one cookbook podcast, Cookery by the Book with Suzy Chase. She's just a home cook in New York City, sitting at her dining room table, talking to cookbook authorsAnne Petersen: I'm Anne Petersen and I'm the author of the book, Legendary Dinners from Grace Kelly to Jackson Pollock.Suzy Chase: You are the woman behind Salon a spectacular German lifestyle and design magazine that I definitely want to talk with you about a little later, but for now it's about Legendary Dinners. For me, a great dinner party is a break from the ordinary and a chance to connect with what really matters connection and inspiration. Do you think dinners are going to be different post pandemic? Like will they be more grand or maybe smaller and more intimate?Anne Petersen: I think post-pandemic parties will definitely be more intensive and I'm sure that we will all remember how easy it is to have people over, to meet, to share a table and have a good evening. And as you said, connection and inspiration, I think we are all interested in other humans. We are social beings and I think there's no substitute to real social context.Suzy Chase: What makes a great dinner party?Anne Petersen: What makes a great dinner party? I think everything is important. Like food location, decorations, fashion, the music and I think the party is always a big exaggeration, it's an exception, it's a special moment and it is something that follows very specific rules. Like it is allowed to be overdressed. It is allowed to be drunken. It is allowed to address the stranger. It is allowed to make a speech. It is allowed to take your shoes off and dance on the table because it's a party. And we celebrate who we are. HumansSuzy Chase: I'd love to hear about the research process for these 20 menus and how they made the cut.Anne Petersen: The book brings together a number of stories that we have all printed already in Salon. And we tried to choose iconic events, parties that became historic like the wedding of Grace Kelly or Prince Rainier of Monaco, which is still an inspiration for brides all over the world today, or Truman Capote's spectacular black and white ball also copied thousands of times or the most luxurious state dinner ever, the feast that Richard Nixon gave to the astronauts after the moon landing, Apollo 11. So I think what we did in the book is we really collected from Coco Chanel to Claude Monet or Karen Blixen to Thomas Mann, even Goethe's 66th birthday or Napoleon's wedding. So a big, a wide variety of different dinners and events. We tell the stories and we cooked all the recipes again. And of course it's easier if you have the old menu card or the invitation, but some of the recipes we did adjust interpretations because for example, of Coco Chanel at the Côte d'Azur, we had no recipe, but you get hints in different books about her. And we did not cook everything historically correct, but we found a modern version for today. Most of the time.Suzy Chase: I like that you combined both archival images with contemporary photography of the food, because so often with books like this you have to look at old grainy photos of the dishes that they served.Anne Petersen: Yes. I think that's the fun of the book. And, and, and this is why it's, it stands also for the whole magazine Salon and all its contributors for the whole team, because it is chefs on the, on the one hand side, put it the recipes, stylist, the very excellent authors, the photographers. I think the book has so many different levels, the recipes, the stories, the food, the table tops, the porcelain and the flowers and I think you read about an event and you dive really into it with all the details and also all the gossip of the time, which is also very nice. I think like with Truman Capote's black and white ball and all the hysteria in New York who was invited and who was not. Yeah, I think it's a coffee table book and eye candy, but also an historical book and definitely a very good cookbook with reliable, good recipes.Suzy Chase: With modern dinner parties we could just text people or ask them to join us, but there's something special about receiving a dinner party invitation. In the book you give examples of wildly creative invitations. Do you have a favorite invitation?Anne Petersen: Yes. I really liked the Bauhaus invitations because they were a university for graphic design and art in the twenties. And in general I love paper invitations and I think that the dinner party is really an occasion where you can still send paper invitations. I think it's more uncommon to write long letters or even postcards from holidays, but I think dinner invitation is something different. And if it's a really beautiful one, I think it's nice because people can hang them up and pin them on their board. And then they know maybe in two weeks time, three weeks time, they will attend this party. I think that's, that's very nice.Suzy Chase: You just brought up the Bauhaus parties. They were so creative and wild and it looked like a ton of fun. And do you have a photo of their sandwiches and it very much fits with the geometric art style. Every recipe in the book is something on whole wheat bread. Can you talk a little bit about that?Anne Petersen: Yeah. I think this whole wheat bread, that is a typical German thing, maybe also from Denmark, but that you just put a lot of different things like carrots and walnuts, pesto, marinades with beans on bread in this case. Yeah, well, they, they cut it in very geometric forms and this is also just the fun they make. They also bake this gingerbread figures. There was an artist she was called Gunta Stölzl and she founded that those gingerbread figures, the Bauhaus was famous for it. You can still find these real figures in the Bauhaus archive in Berlin and I think it's a nice inspiration to create all kinds of crazy elephants and whatever you can imagine, not only for Christmas and decorate them also wildly.Speaker 3: Marie-Hélène de Rothschild believed those who are in small spirit who are mean narrow-minded or timid should leave entertaining with others. And I agree. I'd love for you to chat a bit about her invitations and her elaborate parties.Anne Petersen: Yeah. I think she was really legendary and especially her surrealist ball in 1972. So every detail was planned exactly. For example, also for this costume party at her castle was decorated in Alice, in Wonderland. So 150 guests were invited, press was not allowed and everybody had to come in costumes. The special thing about it that you wore evening dresses, but your head had to be costume. So it was just the heads. So Audrey Hepburn put a birdcage on her head. And the only one who came without a mask was Salvador Dali because he said his face was disgusting enough.Suzy Chase: I mean, when I think about her, I think they had more money than they knew what to do with.Anne Petersen: I think so too. Yeah. If I think about this costume ball, I sometimes think about the FIT costume ball in New York but also, uh, let's say about these I think very ridiculous costumes that for example, Heidi Klum is wearing for Halloween. You know what I mean? Now you can buy everything at Plastic Fantastic. You know, and that was another time, like she had a real head of a gilded deer head with diamond tears. They really had to make an effort like Audrey Hepburn with the bird cage on her head. It's different. And of course I think she was able to throw a lot of money out of the window. Definitely the big windows of her big castle but I think, yeah, I think it was a lot of fun. Like the guests arrived at the party. There were, on both sides of the stairs and on their way to the ballroom the whole service people and the stuff that were dressed as cats and they were lying there and sleeping and just moving around. It had a lot of humor. What's interesting about Madame de Rothschild is also, she had stage fright before each of her parties. And also, at this time at the surrealist ball, she just started to relax a little bit when most of the guests were gone or as she put it, the guests were reduced like a good sauce.Suzy Chase: So Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh who just passed away at the age of 99 was a Greek, Danish, German, Prince who married Princess Elizabeth. Now Queen November 20th, 1947. I was interested to see that the menu was in French and on the menu was Filet de Sole Mountbatten. I thought it was curious that they added Phillip's last name onto the name of the dish. Do you know why they did that?Anne Petersen: That was to welcome him in, into the family because that was a sign of recognition and acceptance for Phillip. I mean, he was a very handsome guy, a lot of aristocratic titles, but no money, five years older than her. And I don't think that everybody was so thrilled about this marriage in the beginning, especially in the Royal family. This wedding is also interesting because it was two years after the war. They were not sure if it was appropriate to have this big wedding. And that's also why the menu was quite simple, just three dishes, fish, poultry, and then ice cream. And it was in French. But why? Well, because French is the preferred language of gourmets and that even at Buckingham Palace.Suzy Chase: Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner live the Bohemian life in my neighborhood in Greenwich village, it was the hub of the city's artist colony. And that's one of the reasons why we live in this neighborhood today. It's retained much of its already residents and artistic feel. So they left Manhattan for a big place in the Hamptons where they could host dinner parties for the movers and shakers of the New York City art scene. His art was so complicated and abstract, but I found it interesting that they entertained with simple dishes like borscht and roast chicken stuffed with herbs. Can you talk a little bit about that?Anne Petersen: Yeah. I think both loved good, simple food, but there were no good cooks and they apartment in Manhattan even had no kitchen. And when they moved to the countryside in 1945, they bought the house and build the kitchen and started to host dinner also to not lose the contact to the Manhattan bohemian society. And Krasner learned to cook took charge of the baking. And I think together they were great hosts and yeah, borscht, it seems to be something that they have cooked very often because Krasner she's a child of Russian Jewish immigrants.Suzy Chase: Coco Chanel, whom I would assume would host elaborate high style dinner parties was very toned down, dress was informal as were the meals. Lunch was served buffet style with food service and antique silver dishes from England on a long table at the end of the dining room, like salad nicoise with tuna steaks and fried chicken with asparagus artichokes and fava beans and crispy fans of grapefruit with pine nuts, the juxtaposition of fancy fashion and informal meals intrigues me.Anne Petersen: I think the interesting thing about Coco Chanel is actually at which state of her life she was when we did this menu because she just turned 40 years and she met the Duke of Westminster. And the Duke of Westminster was at that time, the richest man of Great Britain and she met him on his big sailing ship. And so in this period of her life, she bought the piece of land at the Côte d'Azur and had the La Pausa built on it. And this became a swanky relaxed retreat for herself and all her friends. And for her love the Duke of Westminster, there was not a strict menu guests themselves from a large poofy eating as much as they wanted or as little, I think, I guess Coco Chanel probably did not eat a lot. And that was also something the buffet style for her was also a possibility to be not forced to eat so much because you cannot see how much she would eat.Suzy Chase: That's interesting. Huh?Anne Petersen: That's for example, one of the menus that we had no exact menu card for that. And we wanted to do a dinner with Coco Chanel and contacted the Chanel archive in Paris. And we also thought about maybe do something was the Ritz in Paris. What we didn't do, because that is the period where she was really collaborating with the Nazis. And it was also the time when in Paris, a lot of people, they were really starving. And I think in the Ritz, they were still partying with champagne and had everything. So that is all, it's not the nice part of Coco Chanel. So this is a little earlier.Suzy Chase: You're the editor in chief of Salon, a beautiful lifestyle magazine. And I collect vintage interior design coffee table books, and must have over 50 in my small collection here in my small New York city apartment. I was talking to India Hicks on this podcast about her brother, Ashley, who you mentioned on your Instagram, I think yesterday or the day before. Yeah, they're related to Prince Philip. So he got me through the pandemic, locked down with his wonderful Instagram Lives of him flipping through interior design books, discussing the background and history of interiors. What are some interior design styles or interior designers that influence you?Anne Petersen: I also love Beata Heuman. I don't know if you know her. She just released the book Every Room Should Sing. And in the last issue we did a big story with François Halard who is a very famous European, interior photographer. And I think another favorite book that I recently bought is The Life of Others by Simon Watson. It's also an interior photographer that I really like.Suzy Chase: What is your favorite style of interior design?Anne Petersen: Very eclectic. So it's a mix of old and new and very colorful, um, yeah. To use a lot of color to use even wallpaper. And I think it's important to have some old furniture because it gives the room a soul and makes it warmer. It gives more atmosphere. Yeah. I think that that's my style.Suzy Chase: Now to my segment called Last Night's Dinner where I ask you what you had last night for dinner.Anne Petersen: Yeah. I had asparagus with butter sauce and caramelized breadcrumbs and chopped eggs. And that altogether was potatoes and ham, which is typical German.Suzy Chase: Where can we find you on the web and social media on Instagram?Anne Petersen: You will find Salon @Salon_Magazin. And you'll find myself at @Anne_Petersen.Suzy Chase: I'm thrilled to celebrate the return of the dinner party with this book. Thank you so much. And for coming on Cookery by the Book podcast!Anne Petersen: Thank you Suzy. For having me. It was great fun.Outro: Follow Cookery by the Book on Instagram. And thanks for listening to the number one cookbook podcast, Cookery by the Book.

WHAT SAY YOU? with GAVIN MCLEOD-VALENTINE
Ep. 10 - India Hicks Discusses Philanthropy, Her Latest Book, Lockdown Realizations and Her Decision to Marry After 25 Years!

WHAT SAY YOU? with GAVIN MCLEOD-VALENTINE

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 58:11


Where to find India:Instagram: @indiahicksstyleFacebook: @IndiaHicksWebsite: www.IndiaHicks.comGlobal Empowerment Mission: www.globalempowermentmission.org/mission/hurricane-dorian/Harbour Island Food Bank:www.gofundme.com/f/briland-food-bank-campaignBooks & Podcast:www.indiahicks.com/books-podcast

The Big Travel Podcast
112. Christmas Special 2020; Bill Bailey, Laura Hamilton, India Hicks, Victoria Hislop, Lemn Sissay, Ella Al Shamahi, Charles Spencer and More

The Big Travel Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 34:40


  India Hicks’ very British Xmas in the sunny Bahamas, Charles Spencer’s crazily English Christmas in the stately home, novelist Victoria Hislop’s culture-free disaster in Cuba, baker Cynthia Stroud’s noise and laughter in Nigeria, blogger and content creator Eulanda Shead Osagiede getting drunk with her Granddad in Colorado, archaeologist and presenter Ella Al Shamahi’s jellied fish in Poland, comedian and Strictly Come Dancing star Bill Bailey acting out Christmas TV in remote Indonesia, Paul Burge from the When in Spain Podcast on Spanish Christmas going on forever, Danielle Desir, host of the Thought Card Podcast on Christmas in Connecticut, Dr Hassan Shehata miscarriage specialist and former political prisoner partying with the Khartoum Beatles, A Place in the Sun’s Laura Hamilton skiing in Andalucia, Tweeting Goddess Samantha Kelly on a lovely Irish Christmas, poet and author Lemn Sissay creating magical Christmases for care leavers and Rachel Gotto coach and hypnotherapist on how to turn the negative into something memorable and positive.

She Renovates
102- How To Channel India Hicks Without Moving To The Bahamas

She Renovates

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020


How To Channel India Hicks Without Moving To The Bahamas In this episode, we're going on a slight detour from our normal tone and topic. I thought that today, we might just talk about something a bit lighter and I invited Sheree Lamb, one of our Wonder Women who is very keen in style and designs to have a chat with me regarding this detour. Sheree and I will talk about the island style that was pioneered by India Hicks. We will share what we observed from her styling, her inspirations, tips, motifs, colours and other great cues that you can pick up to enrich your own style. WHAT I DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: [00:00:38] A detour [00:03:05] We live vicariously through others [00:04:30] India Hicks and her styles [00:06:17] She is everything that you could imagine [00:07:23] What defined India Hicks' style [00:08:40] Bahaman island style [00:09:42] All the settings from her surroundings [00:11:53] The coastal look [00:13:26] The colours and textures [00:14:44] India Hicks' signature pieces [00:16:08] The other world of India Hicks [00:17:06] Australian designers that emulate her style [00:18:48] Pull your inspirations from your environment [00:19:21] Combining natural environment and her aristocratic roots Resources: Temple and Webster - India Hicks https://www.templeandwebster.com.au/style-and-advice/India-Hicks-Bahamas-style-E10651 Airbnb http://www.airbnb.com/ Wonder Women https://members.theschoolofrenovating.com/wonderwomen Simone Mathews https://soulhome.com.au/ The Pause https://soulhome.com.au/online-series/ India Hicks Fact Sheet https://members.theschoolofrenovating.com/indiahicks The School of Renovating Reno Library https://members.theschoolofrenovating.com/renolibrary     Did this episode inspire you? If you have any thoughts or comments about the show, head over to She Renovates on iTunes, and leave us a review. Also, don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Connect with The School of Renovating Subscribe to the She Renovates Podcast: https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcast Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renovatingsc Follow  on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_school_of_renovating Follow  on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadette-janson-3411652b Join the She Renovates Facebook group: https://theschoolofrenovating.com/fbsherenovates

She Renovates
102- How To Channel India Hicks Without Moving To The Bahamas

She Renovates

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 21:45


How To Channel India Hicks Without Moving To The Bahamas In this episode, we're going on a slight detour from our normal tone and topic. I thought that today, we might just talk about something a bit lighter and I invited Sheree Lamb, one of our Wonder Women who is very keen in style and designs to have a chat with me regarding this detour. Sheree and I will talk about the island style that was pioneered by India Hicks. We will share what we observed from her styling, her inspirations, tips, motifs, colours and other great cues that you can pick up to enrich your own style. WHAT I DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: [00:00:38] A detour [00:03:05] We live vicariously through others [00:04:30] India Hicks and her styles [00:06:17] She is everything that you could imagine [00:07:23] What defined India Hicks' style [00:08:40] Bahaman island style [00:09:42] All the settings from her surroundings [00:11:53] The coastal look [00:13:26] The colours and textures [00:14:44] India Hicks' signature pieces [00:16:08] The other world of India Hicks [00:17:06] Australian designers that emulate her style [00:18:48] Pull your inspirations from your environment [00:19:21] Combining natural environment and her aristocratic roots Resources: Temple and Webster - India Hicks https://www.templeandwebster.com.au/style-and-advice/India-Hicks-Bahamas-style-E10651 Airbnb http://www.airbnb.com/ Wonder Women https://members.theschoolofrenovating.com/wonderwomen Simone Mathews https://soulhome.com.au/ The Pause https://soulhome.com.au/online-series/ India Hicks Fact Sheet https://members.theschoolofrenovating.com/indiahicks The School of Renovating Reno Library https://members.theschoolofrenovating.com/renolibrary     Did this episode inspire you? If you have any thoughts or comments about the show, head over to She Renovates on iTunes, and leave us a review. Also, don’t forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast. Connect with The School of Renovating Subscribe to the She Renovates Podcast: https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcast Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/renovatingsc Follow  on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_school_of_renovating Follow  on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadette-janson-3411652b Join the She Renovates Facebook group: https://theschoolofrenovating.com/fbsherenovates

Story + Rain Talks
Ep 54. India Hicks: Designer, Entrepreneur, + Lifestyle Expert

Story + Rain Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 44:27


Story + Rain founder Tamara has been connected to designer, entrepreneur, and best-selling author India Hicks for years, and in a number of ways. As an editor, each time India launched a new collection or collab, she was there to preview it: from bath and body products, to jewelry, and more recently, handbags and accessories. India’s been an on-air personality for networks from Bravo to the BBC. In fact, when she was a host for Bravo’s Top Design, Tamara was her stylist for her appearance in all those advertisements you saw on television, in magazines, and on billboards. 20 years ago, India left Britain for Harbour Island in the Bahamas, and a few years back Tamara booked one of her properties there for a birthday trip. Since then, she's gotten a firsthand look at India at home and her unique flair for entertaining. An intimate holiday cocktail party in her home in the Bahamas was centered around a grand Christmas tree that easily transported you to a winter scene in New England, or, England. Hicks has four books on design, and her latest centers on entertaining. She famously came to international attention when she was a bridesmaid to the late Princess Diana, and she comes from not only British, but design, royalty. Her father was famed interior decorator David Hicks, and her mother is Lady Pamela Hicks, whose father was the last Viceroy of India. India Hicks is a woman who’s made bold life choices and her style reflects just that. The ultimate multifaceted creative, a renaissance woman, there’s nothing India touches that isn’t dripping in style coupled with her unique kind of ease. On this podcast, listen in on the details around her biggest projects to date, the impact her parents made on her, how and when she found her own niche in style, her experience as a model, how her and partner David spark one another’s creativity, how she gets her best ideas, and much, much more, some of which you can discover and shop here: 1. An Entertaining Story by India Hicks https://rstyle.me/+nDU-XZ8Vp_V5PKitMU37cw 2. Island Life: Inspirational Interiors by India Hicks https://rstyle.me/+O9Qbh6Ye1RkWCY9c4YP7SQ 3. Island Style by India Hicks https://rstyle.me/+edw63v4RyxmK6GuRhKqgLg 4. A Slice Of England by India Hicks https://rstyle.me/+RLaKEmW3TzukLN5u6aZrRQ 5. Countersun Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 by Beauty Counter https://rstyle.me/+Tn2Ev-roAmEtL_ues1eVlA 6. Puerto Rico One-Piece Swimsuit by Melissa Odabash https://rstyle.me/+h0Q8CFv-FlzHZ10fkFCyLw 7. Thermoball Eco Jacket by Northface https://rstyle.me/+9zJUM4oiZdDZaQQ012rsaQ 8. Reading Golden Child By Claire Adam https://rstyle.me/+ahtOR-vLPje3wJNS-jUu-g 9. Watching the series Outlander https://rstyle.me/+vTd3HPT0U9fqEazBUAXs_w

Jonesy & Amanda's JAMcast!
❤️ Amanda Keller Chats To Her IDOL!

Jonesy & Amanda's JAMcast!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 4:52


The sublime India Hicks joined Jonesy & Amanda for a quick chat!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cookery by the Book
An Entertaining Story | India Hicks

Cookery by the Book

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020


An Entertaining StoryBy India Hicks Intro: Welcome to the number one cookbook podcast, Cookery by the Book with Suzy Chase. She's just a home cook in New York City sitting at her dining room table, talking to cookbook authors.India Hicks: Hello, my name is India Hicks, and I have just recently published a book called An Entertaining Story.Suzy Chase: Part cookbook and part reflection on parties past, this book is a good reminder for us all about how to throw a dinner party. How have you been entertaining during this crazy time?India Hicks: So the first couple of months, like most of the world, we were locked down on our properties and certainly not allowed out. I live on a very small, tiny Island in The Bahamas called Harbour Island, and it's only three miles long and half mile wide, but The Bahamas took the lockdown very seriously, the prime minister is a doctor and he could see that it would be very detrimental to a nation such as The Bahamas where there is no medical infrastructure whatsoever. So the lockdown was so harsh and draconian that we were not actually even allowed out on our properties. We weren't allowed to the beach. I very, very luckily, have a garden, a large garden and so I was at home with, my other half, David and my five children and it was rather than an amazing time all together. But one of the things I really noted was even though we weren't entertaining as such, we certainly weren't inviting friends over we didn't see anybody for a couple of months I still wanted the time that I had together with my kids when we were actually sitting together at supper to feel memorable and meaningful. So yes, of course, breakfast, everybody made their own and lunch sometimes we even skipped if we just were making sandwiches, but dinner, we insisted the kids learn to cook something as they went along. And when one kid said he was gonna make cheese, souffle's we thought, right, this is a real cause for celebration. It was quite an intrepid first meal for him to be undertaking but I really went to great lengths to lay a beautiful table, to make sure that the candles were lit to make sure that the linen was starched to make sure that there was a pretty tablescape because I think it was a lovely evening for us to sit together as a family. So it was interesting that the world had stopped and the way we had entertained had stopped, but the way we were gathering together as a family hadn't stopped. And I think that that's still warranted making the extra effort around the table. We also celebrated a lot of birthdays. I think we went from March, April and May to having three different birthdays in every month. And we certainly went to great extent to make beautiful and imaginative cakes. I made a Corona cake. I can't cook Suzy at all. So you're talking definitely to the wrong person for your podcast, but I can bake and I certainly can decorate and I made this Corona cake and it had a face and a big blue mask across the top. We did have a lot of fun with that. I had never made, I think we call it Royal icing. You call it something different, I think in America, but I'd never made it before. And I found a recipe that involves melting marshmallows to make the icing. So that was kind of funSuzy Chase: Organized by meal this book begins with the most important meal of the day. And what is that?India Hicks: Well, I felt that that was drinks time. There's something really comforting about the drinks not only cause it involves alcohol for the most part, but also it's the prelude to what comes next. And I think sometimes we rather take it for granted. And in my book I talk about let's, let's make the most of it. So if you are not necessarily able to set up a very pretty arrangement at the end of a dock during a sunset on a tropical landscape, don't worry about it that's okay but if you can find a new corner of your apartment to set up an interesting drinks table, that's just lovely. If you can have it in the garden, that's even better. So just be a little bit more imaginative with the way that you actually host drinks. I also, as I said, cannot cook. I am, what's known as a culinary idiot, but I certainly can lay out a platter of all different kinds of choices so that when you've invited someone over for drinks and it may be a grumpy mother-in-law, it may be a new colleague you're trying to impress. It may be the mother of a school friend of one of your kids, but it is nice to give somebody something to eat while they're having their drink and I said that it's so easy to lay an imaginative platter and it may have honeycomb on it and different types of cheeses and different types of salamis and it may have dried fruits, but it's just fun to put it together and you can do them by color scheme, or you can do them by vegetable or fruit piled up together, however you want but I think it's, I think it's a fun and an inviting way to start a drinks hour.Suzy Chase: Your culinary skills or lack thereof have been inherited from your mother. You said she can barely boil an egg, but she's very good at peeling grapes. Is that hilarious?India Hicks: Well, it's only hilarious when you really realize that that's the truth. I didn't want it to sound like she's absolutely useless, cause she's certainly not in the times that she might've not have spent in the kitchen. She certainly made up for, with having a very extraordinary progressive mind. And she is very well versed on everything. Deeply knowledgeable version of encyclopedic memory, even at 91. So I think it was actually a good thing. She wasn't in the kitchen because she was doing a lot of other very worthwhile things.Suzy Chase: Since you got those culinary skills from your mother, you have Claire Williams around. Can you tell us about her?India Hicks: Definitely. We call Claire our top banana and I'm lucky enough to have had Claire join our family 16 years ago. She came out from England and at the time I was working and traveling quite a bit for, and so needed a nanny to be there with the kids. David was also working. And so Claire arrived as a Mary Poppins type figure into the household. And soon it was evident that actually she, she enjoyed her food as much as she did looking after the children. And so she sort of graduated into the kitchen, which has now become very much her headquarters. And so there are recipes in the book, but do not for a moment, think that I have either tested them or tried them. They are very much Claire's recipes. And I asked if we might borrow some for the book. We chose them very carefully because I thought the book is actually quite relevant for right now what's going on in the world because we are talking about entertaining again in a very meaningful way, where when you get the opportunity to be with people, you want to make the most of it because God knows how long we're going to have those opportunities. Now, you know, any stage the British government is going to shut us back down I'm actually in Paris right now, the bars and restaurants are going to close. So when I'm with people, I want to make sure that it's really the people I love and want to spend time with or who inspire me or educate me or excite me. And so having that time together, I think you don't necessarily want to be overly thinking about your menu. So all of the recipes that we've included in my book are actually very relevant for right now they're comfort food like honey roasted sausages or mackerel pâte or chicken pot pie or an apple crumble. There's nothing very fancy. It's all very doable.Suzy Chase: One of my favorite photos in the book is on page 46, where your mother's cutlery mingles with your fathers. I would be remiss if we didn't chat for just a bit about your parents. So there's really nothing more elegant than that photo of your mother with her breakfast tray on page 202, I read Daughter of Empire this summer next to the pool. And did your mom have a life? I also have to say, I'm crazy about your podcast with her. And basically any time you sit down with her, I'm curious to hear just a little bit about her and that breakfast and by the way, her memory is incredible.India Hicks: Well, I'm so glad Suzy, you've really done your homework. Not only can you can number the pages in my book, but you can also reference the title of my mother's book. Yes I'm lucky to have had an amazing mum who has been inspiring in many ways and we are completely different characters and yet we get on incredibly well. We share the same sense of humor. She has a very dry wit that's extremely amusing, she's a brilliant raconteur and as you say, her memory is sharp as a tack and I think the podcast came about because we just had enjoyed reminiscing. And then I realized that when I put tiny snippets of these conversations up on Instagram or social media, people had a real thirst for them they wanted to hear more. I mean, she's of a generation that that is really a dying breed. I think the war babies who went through a war and put up with an awful lot of bullshit that we all scream and shout and stamp our feet over, they just got on with it. And so it was great to have the chance for us to sit together and for her to tell her stories and for me to ask the questions and of course, you know, even my mouth dropped open on a couple of occasions for the kind of the shock of the life that she led and the generation, the upbringing that she came from, where certain things were just taken for granted and, you know, our generation is so incredibly different but it was a wonderful opportunity to do that.Suzy Chase: Another book I read over the summer, was your father David Hicks' scrapbook. Your father is up there with my all time favorite interior designers, Mario Buatta and Sister Parish, can you give us a brief overview of your father and a couple of his more notable design projects and then tell us about his love of ice cubes?India Hicks: Well, my father was a very unique character. Certainly, you know, I said that he set the world in light with his very dynamic designs, which he did. I mean, he shook up the very quiet English drawing rooms and he mixed colors together that were vibrating, vibrating, never clashing, He said. He mixed geometrics. He put old with new and he really did things in a very different way. And his work is emulated today as much as it was in the sixties, when he was at the top of his career, he was a whirling dervish, extremely decisive, extremely opinionated. And people paid a lot of money for that opinion because he did have world class taste. He traveled a great deal. He was very adventurous. He was very experienced in the world of design and really knew every beautiful house, every beautiful garden, every beautiful hostess. And he was a bon vivant he loved to live life to its fullest. He had some very notable projects. He designed the Prince of Wales' bachelor apartments at Buckingham Palace. He designed the bowling alley of The White House. He designed the American Airlines tie that geometric A when the American Airlines first dress their air stewards. So certainly he's had an illustrious career. He was very definite about certain things and an ice cube, as you say was one of them. And he felt that the ice cube should be large. And it shouldn't be these ridiculous pity, things that come out of ice machines there's those were useless in his opinion. So he had these very large, there was some metal ice trays. And I remember a handle that we had to leave a back in order to release these oversize ice cubes into this would never work. That handle never worked right. Handled it ever. Right.India Hicks: Needless to say, I'm a huge fan of your family, your brother, Ashley got me through the quarantine with his delightful Instagram lives where he flipped through the design books and did virtual home tours. Your whole family got me through the quarantine basically.India Hicks: That's very nice to her. Ashley is brilliant and funny and very acerbic and has a very dry English wit, but he's actually at extraordinarily well-read and knowledgeable also. And whilst I was creating my book on Christmas cakes and birthday parties, he was devising a book on tombs and I think for my mother, it must be very funny to see two very different children, both publishing books, actually his book on tombs never did get published. So he's probably rather annoyed that my silly book on Christmas crackers did.Suzy Chase: He says, we all love jib doors. I love it when he says that.India Hicks: That's very him.Suzy Chase: So your father once wrote in your little autograph book, good taste and design are by no means dependent upon money. Can you talk a little bit about the dinner that you had in LA when you still had your company?India Hicks: Oh goodness. Um, I love the fact that you've read all this and my father was absolutely right. You know, good taste and design are not dependent upon money. And there have been many occasions where we have borrowed things or been very careful and crafty in the way that we have hosted events. And I don't think you need to have overly exorbitant budgets to have a wonderful evening. And when I was in LA and we had, I think it was about 60 or 80 of these amazing women who I had worked with for a while come and join us. We wanted to thank them for their time with the company we put together this incredible long table, very, very dramatic. And we kept the wondering what are we gonna be able to do down the center of it and I realized that we had this overstock of towels, swimming towels. And I said, why don't we use the swimming's towels? We can repurpose the swimming towels to go down the middle of the table. And they were blue and white. And then I said, right, that's our theme, blue and white and we hired some blue and white dinner plates and then I found these big blue on white paper lanterns very Oriental looking paper lanterns off Amazon. And we tied it with fishing wire onto the end of some bamboo poles. And we've got some vases that we put them in. And I think the effect was pretty dramatic. And I think it made the woman feel very thanked. And we were, as I said, very careful and crafty with the budget, the girl who was helping me with the event had a brilliant idea, which was, she said, never let a friend invite a friend. It's just got to stick to the list. And that's so true. You stick to your list. You don't let someone bring an extra guest.Suzy Chase: Unless it's me! Yeah, the table runner and the whole table looked like, let's say a blue Staffordshire ad or something like that.India Hicks: Good. Why do you think it was at that level?Suzy Chase: So Pretty. So what is your philosophy when it comes to seating arrangements or placement as the French say,India Hicks: I like a placement as I say in my book, I think there's nothing worse than kind of lingering, waiting to know where you're going to set or who you're going to end up with or feeling like you're going to be chosen last for the tennis team. I think it's nice when a hostess immediately, it says, right, Suzy you're going to be sitting there, David, you're going to be sitting there. Timothy you're going to sit there. I also think it gives an opportunity for the hostess to have really thought a little bit through first. So we know who would be interested by sitting next to so and so would they actually spark a good and interesting conversation? Will it make the evening more meaningful for them? I think there's nothing worse than sitting next to somebody, you know, terribly well, who you see all the time. What is the point of that? If you've got the opportunity to meet somebody new or be inspired by somebody or learn from somebody that's so much more interestingSuzy Chase: At one dinner party, your mother was sitting next to Lenny Kravitz and she called him zinni crayfish.India Hicks: Yes. The next day she said, how fascinating that chat was. Was he a musician that zinny crayfish?Suzy Chase: So once we're seated then comes the hard part. The small talk you stack the guest list with someone you think will be riveting. Tell us about Captain Bob. Speaking of riveting.India Hicks: Well, anyone who comes to Harbour Island, know Captain Bob, because he runs the local grocery store, but he's a good friend of ours and his wife and I both have the boutique together, The Sugar Mill, but Captain Bob, he's a wonderful local character and he was at sea for many, many years on a fishing boat and they would go out for crawfish and it was such a valuable commodity that they literally took guns on board the boat because there are modern day pirates out there. They would be at risk of having their cargo thieved. So I love the idea that, that he has fought modern day pirates out at sea. He's also been struck by lightning and he's been bit by a shark. I mean, who doesn't want to sit next to somebody who tells those kinds of tales?Suzy Chase: I love that you're not afraid to use baby's breath on a table. I always used to think of that as kind of, let's say like a filler for flower arrangement, but it goes so well with the rustic wood table.India Hicks: But I love a filler for a flower arrangement, especially one that you can then dry and use afterwards. Again, it comes down to budget. That's fantastic. I can't bear the waste of flowers when they're, when they're dying and you don't know what to do with them.Suzy Chase: I know that's such a great idea because you think, Oh, I'm just going to throw this away.India Hicks: Yeah, don't dry it.Suzy Chase: How is entertaining in The Bahamas different from entertaining in England or LA?India Hicks: Uh, more challenging just from the fact that, you know, we have one boat that comes once a week and if the boat doesn't come, then you're kind of screwed. You know, in England you can pop out to the local supermarket to get something that you may have forgotten on Harbour Island it's just much, much harder, much more limited in resources, much more limited in the selection of things that you can get hold of. I think that oddly that's made me more resourceful in the way that we decorate. So, you know when you pull out your white tablecloths and you realize that actually it's still got wine stains on it, and there is no way that you're gonna be able to get those out, think about, oh, I'm going to take the bedspread off my bed and use that as a tablecloth cause actually that looks so much better when it's washed and pressed on the table than the white tablecloth with the wine stains. So I think we are forced to think creatively.Suzy Chase: Paris is always a good idea, they say. You're in Paris right now with your partner, David Flint Wood and I see that they're shutting down the bars today.India Hicks: Well, that's what I've heard but I was out and about earlier and I didn't notice a tremendous difference. So we'll see what happens. But I think, I was very keen to make sure that life moved on and forward as much as possible. Yes, there are some very dramatic and very necessary restrictions on our lives. But we found a way that we were able to come to England and I was able to spend six weeks of my mother. And then we got on a train and came to Paris and we found an apartment that, that people had left the city they didn't want to be in the city and we were able to get the apartment very inexpensively. It's got an amazing view. And for David and I just for a couple of weeks, it's been so lovely. I know I can pop back on that train and get back to my mother or kids at any stage I need to. And even if the bars are closed, you still get to walk around in an amazing, beautiful city. So I'm very, very grateful to be here and I'm very happy to be here. And I don't really mind at the bars are closed because we can always get a bottle of wine and just sit in the window ourselves and drink it and look at the view.Suzy Chase: Now to my segment called last night's dinner where I ask you what you had last night for dinner.India Hicks: Oh my God. I had, probably not what you're expecting. We had artichokes with a lot of melted butter and David cooked them in lemon juice, which was rather nice. And then we had a big French baguette with some Camembert cheese, and then I finished it off with half a box, and I'm quite proud of that, half a box of After Eights.Suzy Chase: Wow.India Hicks: Yeah, yeah. That's what my stomach said as well as I went to bed.Suzy Chase: Where can we find you on the web and social media and where can we find your podcast?India Hicks: Oh, these are the really lovely questions on Instagram, India Hicks Style. I write every word I post every picture. I edit every look and feel of it. So it's very much me. I have a blog. If you go to IndiaHicks.com you'll find my blog there and the podcast, any platform that has podcasts, you'll find it's called The India Hicks Podcast.Suzy Chase: This has been a once in a lifetime treat for me. I cannot thank you enough for coming on Cookery by the Book podcast.India Hicks: Well, thank you. It's a pleasure for me and how amazing as well that we can talk from Paris to New York with such ease. Outro: Subscribe over on CookerybytheBook.com. And thanks for listening to the number one cookbook podcast, Cookery by the Book.

The Style Files: Conversations with Creatives

Designer, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and mother of five, India Hicks was born in London, England, and comes from both British and design royalty. Her father was famed interior decorator David Hicks, and her mother is Lady Pamela Hicks, whose father was the last Viceroy of India, hence her name. India has always made bold life choices, which have led to a multi-faceted, unexpected life journey. She has authored four design books, modeled for Ralph Lauren, among others, and been an on-air personality for networks ranging from Bravo to the BBC. She has had her hand in the design world for over two decades – from hotels to home collections. In 2015 India launched her eponymous Direct Sales brand. British Heritage and a fresh perspective on island life informed this exclusive lifestyle collection. Despite closing its doors after 5 years of trading thousands of women saw talents and qualities in themselves that had been undiscovered. More recently India launched a Podcast series - a look into the life her extraordinary mother Lady Pamela - recording wonderfully intimate conversations between mother and daughter. With over 100,000 downloads already the Podcast repeatedly sits at the top of many charts. The India Hicks company had a strong focus on Giving Back as has India herself. Having run 3 marathons in aid of Bahamian children’s education and cycling two 100 mile races raising funds for breast cancer in the Bahamas - a cause close to her heart as this disease took the life of her adopted son’s mother. Living in the Bahamas for the past 25 years India is in the position to now partner with Global Empowerment Mission as an on the ground force, bringing awareness to the continuing crisis in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.

Indagare Global Conversations
Designer India Hicks: Life Lessons and Lockdown

Indagare Global Conversations

Play Episode Play 54 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 33:41


India Hicks—designer, entrepreneur and goddaughter of Prince Charles—talks with Melissa Biggs Bradley from the Bahamas and opens up about island life (and parenting) during lockdown, starting—and losing—her beloved business, why travel matters and more. https://www.globalempowermentmission.org/

The One Way Ticket Show
India Hicks - Designer, Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author

The One Way Ticket Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 52:48


Designer, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and mother of five, India Hicks was born in London, England, and comes from both British and design royalty. Her father was famed interior decorator, David Hicks, and her mother is Lady Pamela Hicks, whose father was the last Viceroy of India, hence her name. India has always made bold life choices, which have led to a multi-faceted, unexpected life journey. She has authored four design books, modeled for Ralph Lauren, among others, and been an on-air personality for networks ranging from Bravo to the BBC. She has had her hand in the design world for over two decades - from hotels to home collections. In 2015 India launched her eponymous Direct Sales brand. British Heritage and a fresh perspective on island life informed this exclusive lifestyle collection. Despite closing its doors after 5 years of trading, thousands of women saw talents and qualities in themselves that had been undiscovered. More recently India launched a Podcast series - a look into the life of her extraordinary mother Lady Pamela - recording wonderfully intimate conversations between mother and daughter. With over 100,000 downloads already, the Podcast repeatedly sits at the top of many charts. The India Hicks company had a strong focus on Giving Back as has India herself. Having run 3 marathons in aid of Bahamian children's education and cycling two 100 mile races raising funds for breast cancer in the Bahamas - a cause close to her heart as this disease took the life of her adopted son's mother. Living in the Bahamas for the past 25 years India is in the position to now partner with Global Empowerment Mission as an on the ground force, brining awareness to the continuing crisis in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. On this episode, India shares her one way ticket on a sailboat that continuously sails around the world. She also reflects on traveling through the country for which she is named, the status of recovery in the Bahamas since Hurricane Dorian struck, the importance of humor in life & design, and her favorite memory of Diana, Princess of Wales for whom she was a bridesmaid.  India is just one of the dynamic personalities featured on The One Way Ticket Show, where Host Steven Shalowitz explores with his guests where they would go if given a one way ticket, no coming back. Destinations may be in the past, present, future, real, imaginary or a state of mind. Steven's guests have included: Nobel Peace Prize Winner, President Jose Ramos-Horta; Legendary Talk Show Host, Dick Cavett; Law Professor, Alan Dershowitz; Fashion Expert, Tim Gunn; Broadcast Legend, Charles Osgood; International Rescue Committee President & CEO, David Miliband; Playwright, David Henry Hwang; Journalist-Humorist-Actor, Mo Rocca; SkyBridge Capital Founder & Co-Managing Partner, Anthony Scaramucci; Abercrombie & Kent Founder, Geoffrey Kent; Travel Expert, Pauline Frommer, as well as leading photographers, artists, chefs, writers, intellectuals and more.

The Grace Tales
India Hicks | Family, Failure & Life in the Bahamas

The Grace Tales

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 46:40


The life story of India Hicks – so far – reads like an epic novel. The granddaughter of the Earl and Countess of Burma, she is the goddaughter to Prince Charles, and daughter of Lady Pamela Mountbatten and famed interior designer David Nightingale Hicks. And despite a traditional English boarding school upbringing, and being bridesmaid to Princess Diana in 1981, for the last 25 years she’s lived a somewhat unconventional life in the Bahamas with her husband and five children. From modeling, to interior design, to bestselling books and running her own business, India’s career has been as vibrant as it is successful. She’s fascinating to listen to, which is just as well – she’s been a Royal commentator and a TV host – and our conversation with her covers everything from her childhood to her take on ‘failure’. India spoke to us about: Surviving Hurricane Dorian and her charity work to help rebuild the Bahamas How the coronavirus has impacted the Bahamas and how she’s managing with five kids (aged 12 – 23) back at home Growing up in a time when, in her own words, “not a lot was really expected of a girl” Her childhood with a genius – and difficult – father Why the most difficult period of her life led to her having the least self doubt ever How her career evolved from modeling to photography to design What it was like to have her business ‘fail’ Her approach to parenting and how it has changed How she came to adopt a Bahamian teenager after his mother passed away, and why she never made it legal Her memories of being Princess Diana’s bridesmaid and that famous crinkled train moment How she became a bestselling author despite dealing with Dyslexia Visit India’s blog or follow her on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Travel Podcast
90. Bill Bailey; Larks in Transit, Vultures in the Pyrenees, Australian Rural Sheep Stations and Indian Ox-Roading Accidents

The Big Travel Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 55:50


We’re in Malaga with superstar comedian Bill Bailey having tapas by the Cathedral fresh after seeing his latest tour. As well as being sublimely entertaining Bill is possibly the world’s most well travelled comedian and we talk childhood holidays, the Coronavirus, touring, languages, politics, birding, wildlife Indonesia, moths, crazy car rides, free tea, dancing bears, growing up in the West Country, teenage bands and organ playing in crematoriums and so much more, All over a nice glass of Spanish red and some cheese.  On this episode we cover:   Having fun translating things into other languages How your personality changes in different languages Sounding very decisive in Spanish Living a total lie with a foreign spouse Touring means getting an insight into a destination Cycling to get to know a place His childhood holiday in Torremolinos (with aunts, uncles, grandparents…) Being a big deal when a local Chinese take away opened Growing up in the area of package holiday booming His love of wildlife (not fetish!) How the Coronavirus started with Pangolins in Wuhan How birdwatching is an excuse to hang out in beautiful places Suzy Buttress and her Casual Birder Podcast The giant vulture that freaked him out in the Pyrenees How twitchers are weirder than birders Lisa’s BBC colleague who’d run off at the drop of a pager The Big Travel Podcast’s editor Alex George making a guest appearance The rather scary carnivorous plant named after Bill Beating all UK comedians in a pipe smoking competition Wikipedia deciding his birthday is not his birthday The house his grandfather stonemason built in the garden Growing up in his father’s GP surgery His teenage band Behind Closed Doors (aka behind firmly locked garage doors) How the worse thing that can happen in Bath is having a bad scone Being made an honorary member of the Crematorium Organist’s Society Being accepted as full troll in Norway Using many of his brilliant travel stories in the show The old Dutch East India Company nutmeg island in Indonesia Buying a flight by giving the pilot some cigarettes Taxis ignoring him in Hong Kong Apologising for British Colonialism Being hated as a Colonial in Greece The residual longing for nostalgia in India The dancing bears of India Lisa’s podcasts with India Hicks and Lady Pamela Hicks (daughter of Lord Mountbatten) Brown people being barred from the hotel breakfast Dicing with life and death (oh and an Ox) on the Indian highway Getting lost deep in the desert in a rural sheep station in Australia How if we had to grade our worst moths, the Siberian Tusk Moth would be in there His kazoo getting quarantined in New Zealand Worried you’ve accidentally got a kilo of cocaine at customs Not wanting the sniffer dogs to get in trouble Bringing musical instruments back from travels Lisa’s sitar journey back from India Buying an unidentified instrument from local musicians in a small village China Brian May’s guitar being held together by shoelaces Falling flat in Tartu, Estonia when he asked a pop music question Estonia’s singing revolution – was it because the singing was just so bad…? How Talking Heads’ Once in a Lifetime is the perfect soundtrack to whale-watching in the Great Barrier Reef    

Jonesy & Amanda's JAMcast!
FULL SHOW: Amanda's Birthday, India Hicks & Mat Rogers

Jonesy & Amanda's JAMcast!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 59:00


It's Amanda's Birthday and Jonesy gets some big stars to call in including India Hicks and Mat Rogers (+ a few surprise guests)!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonesy & Amanda's JAMcast!
Amanda Keller Gets A Special Birthday Message From India Hicks

Jonesy & Amanda's JAMcast!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 3:21


We managed to pull off the BIGGEST birthday surprise for Amanda - a call from her idol, India Hicks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Big Travel Podcast
85. India Hicks; Family, Bahamian Island Life, Maharajahs’ Palaces and Rat Infested Hostels

The Big Travel Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 34:27


Entrepreneur and style icon India Hicks has lived an extraordinary life so far. The daughter of designer David Hicks and granddaughter of Lord and Lady Mountbatten (and related to everyone from Prince Philip to Queen Victoria), she ran away, of sorts, to a remote island in the Bahamas and 25 years and five children later is still there. India talks about her famous and sometimes unconventional family, the challenge of taking her 90-year-old mother to Iceland, the joys of backpacking in rat-infested hostels and the harrowing experience of Hurricane Dorian. Our host Lisa is the producer of the un-missable India Hicks Podcast and is delighted to have India on Big Travel Podcast.   On this episode we cover:   Running away to live on Harbour Island Getting naked on the Bahamas Growing up with her famous interior decorator father David Hicks And of course her grandparents the Mountbattens The rough and ready first days on the then remote island No internet, no mobiles, little communication with the outside world Going into labour knowing nothing about birth Her father building an ‘Egyptian mausoleum’ on a neighbouring Eleuthera Falling pregnant after four months Her five children with partner David Flint Wood The history of unconventionality in her family Island life being a mix of magical pink sands and turquoise waters… But the awful lot of hardship that goes with it The terrifying and damaging hurricanes Having very little medical help If the boat doesn’t come there is no food on the island The on-going aftermath of the Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas ‘A natural disaster on a scale that had never been seen there’ India’s campaigning for support of hurricane victims Feeling hesitant about being on the island for the first time in her life The harrowing experiences during the hurricane and tsunami Countless victims still missing The world moves onto the next disaster Islands uninhabitable and townships completely gone Having a somewhat gung ho attitude Growing up in an extraordinary family Becoming aware of her father’s success as a designer Being called India being rare at school Growing up extraordinary homes due to her designer father The unique partnership between her grandfather Lord Mountbatten and Lady Mountbatten Lord Mountbatten being last Viceroy of India Lady Mountbatten being a great adventurer And sent to help with prisoners of war in the jungle You must listen to the India Hicks Podcast Backpacking round the world age 18 Staying in rat-infested youth hostels for 50p a night Also staying in Maharajah’s palaces How travel has never been so important Family holidays as a child, not so interesting museums Her brother Ashley Hicks paying attention to the history The murder of her grandfather by the IRA Ten grandchildren on family holidays with her grandfather in Ireland How the family focus was initially ripped apart The long period of healing Her aunt setting the example that there was going to be no bitterness towards Ireland Healing family holidays in Scotland How Ireland will always hold a special place in the family’s heart Tracing her family’s history in India Being welcomed by the Indian people Traveling to amazing places when modelling Being fascinated by Burma Taking her children to see the incredible wildlife Botswana and Kenya Africa’s smells and sights and coloured un-paralleled anywhere else The challenge of taking her 90 year old mother to Iceland The scenery and quiet of Iceland being spectacular Recording a special episode about the extraordinary Princess Alice, Prince Philip’s mother India’s episode with Tina Brown Lady Pamela’s starring role in The India Hicks Podcast Having self-confessed terrible taste in music Stevie Nicks being unbeatable                      

The India Hicks Podcast
12. SPECIAL EPISODE; India Hicks in Conversation with Tina Brown

The India Hicks Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 17:40


India is joined by a very special guest, Tina Brown, award-winning journalist, author, founder of the Women in the World summits and former editor-in-chief of Tatler, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker sonf more. Awarded a CBE in 2007 for services to journalism she founded Women in the World in 2009 as a live platform for female leaders, CEO's, celebrities, and global activists. Tina has popped in for afternoon tea with India and Lady Pamela and also for this inspirational chat with India. Like we always say…there's no studio, no formalities just good conversation. 

The India Hicks Podcast
2. Childhood as a Mountbatten; Lions, Coatimundis, Bears and Being Left in Budapest

The India Hicks Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2019 16:32


Imagine growing up in a house with a lion, a bear, a mongoose and a coatimundi (yes we had to look it up too). We're having tea and cake at home with Lady Pamela, daughter of Lord and Lady Mountbatten and India Hicks' much loved mum. In our second episode, India, Lady Pamela and producer Lisa Francesca Nand talk about the exotic creatures that both terrified and tantalised the Mountbattens and their  equally exotic visitors, the curious occasion when Lady Pamela and her sister were left for months on end in a random hotel outside Budapest and much more.

The India Hicks Podcast
1. Childhood as a Mountbatten; A Plethora of Kings

The India Hicks Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 22:19


The family and friends who visited the Mountbattens during Lady Pamela's childhood read like a list of who's who in royalty, politics, high society, the world's greatest authors and artists and Hollywood's finest. Lady Pamela Hicks, India Hicks and their producer Lisa, listen as Lady Pamela regales astounding stories of Kings, Queens and lovers and the weird and wonderful life of growing up as a Mountbatten. 

#SoooBoca Stories | Boca Raton Florida
Ep 008: India Hicks Lifestyle Entrepreneur Comes to Boca Raton!

#SoooBoca Stories | Boca Raton Florida

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2019 5:31


I had the pleasure of interviewing the fabulous India Hicks, designer, lifestyle entrepreneur, best-selling author and mother of five at the Delray Beach Public Library Book It! Author Luncheon. Event Chairs: Shannon Boueri and Louise GloverHosted by DAY PITNEY LLPhttps://www.delraylibrary.org/She shared her newest book India Hicks: A Slice of England: The Story of Four Houses with a “full house” of her fans!Order "A Slice of England" here https://amzn.to/2tozc1EIt was truly a marvelous luncheon with champagne, beautiful items to purchase from her collections and a fun and informative talk about her life and what inspires her.Her father was famed interior decorator David Hicks, and her mother is Lady Pamela Hicks, whose father was the last Viceroy of India, hence her name.In 2015, after a decade of designing collections in partnership with well-known global companies, India launched her eponymous lifestyle brand. She is also the author of seven books, including her most recent A Slice of England.Unencumbered by tradition, India has always made bold life choices, and hopes to inspire women to join her in the pursuit of an extraordinary life.Event: Author Lunch with India HicksThursday, January 24, 2019The Polo Club Boca RatonThanks for buzzing by today! ☀️ #SoooBoca Lifestyle & Media writes and vlogs about all things Boca Raton, South Florida and Beyond! https://www.soooboca.com

How to Decorate
Ep. 67: lifestyle entrepreneur India Hicks

How to Decorate

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 45:39


Lifestyle entrepreneur India joins the podcast to talk about her new book, A Slice of England, in which chronicles the process of decorating her home in England, as well as her other family homes. On the show, we talk about her upbringing into design royalty with iconic designer David Hicks as her father, what being an author, model and entrepreneur has taught her, amazing ways we can decorate without spending a lot of money and her new business model that empowers women. What You’ll Hear on This Episode: A firsthand look at India’s upbringing with her father, iconic designer David Hicks, along with some fun American culture references of his workIndia’s love of storytelling within her brand, books and decorWhy India believes that good taste and design are by no means dependent on moneyWhy she prefers an inclusive and accessible style in design, especially for those of us with families and petsMore about India’s home in Harbour Island, and their intention to take it back in time to the 18th CenturyThe true story that India and her partner David really had only one argument when designing their American FarmhouseHow India works antiques into her home, and expert ways to not be intimidated when mixing traditional and contemporaryWhat makes India’s new home collection so near and dear to her heartHow India’s company is giving women a chance to become ambassadors and work on their own time with a network of other amazing womenThe sunscreen that India swears byWhat room is most special to IndiaHow to keep a coastal home from being clicheThe inspiration behind her book, A Slice of England

A Matchesfashion Podcast

Listen to the Harbour Island-based tastemaker and founder of the India Hicks beauty, fragrance and interiors collection talk about the symbolism of the scarab beetle, the legacy of her interior designer father David Hicks and explain how her love of travel inspires her work.

Women to Watch™
India Hicks, Author & Model

Women to Watch™

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2018


Women to Watch Media® shares the story of India Hicks, a British writer, interior designer, television presenter, and former fashion model.

Fridays with Flea Style
Entrepreneur India Hicks: Tossing Tradition to Build A Dream Business + Life

Fridays with Flea Style

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2018 38:50


India Hicks was born in London to famed interior designer David Hicks and English royal Pamela Hicks. Instead of just riding her bloodline’s coattails, she trail-blazed an inspiring career path. Today the former model owns India Hicks, a growing lifestyle brand with thousands of ambassadors that directly sell the company’s gorgeous island style goods. India lives in Harbour Island with her partner and their five children. We sit down with the entrepreneur to discuss her life, exploding business and how she balances an international business while raising five children from a tiny remote island.

Harvesting Happiness Podcasts
Appearances DO Matter: Good Design Does a Body and Soul Good with India Hicks, Pamela Pekerman and Sally Augustin PhD

Harvesting Happiness Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018


Original Air Date Wednesday, May 16, 2018                                                                           In this week's episode you will learn about:  ⦾ Lifestyle branding ⦾ Female entrepreneurship ⦾ The science of color ⦾ Creating your own style

Harvesting Happiness
Appearances DO Matter: Good Design Does a Body and Soul Good with India Hicks, Pamela Pekerman and Sally Augustin PhD

Harvesting Happiness

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 55:12


Harvesting Happiness
Appearances DO Matter: Good Design Does a Body and Soul Good with India Hicks, Pamela Pekerman and Sally Augustin PhD

Harvesting Happiness

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 55:12


Harvesting Happiness Podcasts
Appearances DO Matter: Good Design Does a Body and Soul Good with India Hicks, Pamela Pekerman and Sally Augustin PhD

Harvesting Happiness Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018


Original Air Date Wednesday, May 16, 2018                                                                           In this week's episode you will learn about:  ⦾ Lifestyle branding ⦾ Female entrepreneurship ⦾ The science of color ⦾ Creating your own style

Women’s Watch
Entrepreneur India Hicks

Women’s Watch

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2017 2:00


WBZ's Laurie Kirby speaks with entrepreneur India Hicks.

The Halli Casser-Jayne Show
AUTHOR KEN FOLLETT and BRITISH ROYAL INDIA HICKS

The Halli Casser-Jayne Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2017 46:08


Ken Follett books…is there anything like them, or anyone quite like Ken Follett? Mr. Follett joins Halli at her table on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show along with the master of island style, India Hicks. The podcast is posted at Halli Casser-Jayne dot com.One of the world's best-loved authors, selling more than 160 million copies of his thirty books Ken Follett's first bestseller was EYE OF THE NEEDLE, a spy story set in the Second World War. Many of his books have reached number 1 on the New York Times Best Seller list, including EDGE OF ETERNITY, FALL OF GIANTS, A DANGEROUS FORTUNE, THE KEY TO REBECCA, LIE DOWN WITH LIONS, TRIPLE, WINTER OF THE WORLD, AND WORLD WITHOUT END. Now Ken Follett is out with a gripping new story: A COLUMN OF FIRE, the third book of The Kingsbridge Series. Ripe for these times, A COLUMN OF FIRE pitches those who believe in tolerance and compromise against the tyrants who would impose their ideas on everyone else—no matter what the cost. It doesn't disappoint, and neither does an interview with Ken Follett.As of 2011, INDIA HICKS was 678th in line for the British Throne. She is the daughter of famed interior designer David Hicks and Lady Pamela Hicks. India's grandfather was Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy to India, the Uncle of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and second cousin once removed of Elizabeth II. India was was a bridesmaid at the wedding of her Godfather, Prince Charles, to Lady Diana. But in the map of India Hicks relatively young life, her birthright and her relations are a small part of her story. Ms. Hicks has has built her own brand as the founder and creative force behind the eponymous lifestyle brand India Hicks, Inc., always working to empower and enable women to become entrepreneurs and run their own successful businesses. Mother of 5 children, India has been awarded The Good Housekeeping Award by the editors of Good Housekeeping Magazine and guest editor Melinda Gates for her role in promoting female entrepreneurship. She is the author of three books: ISLAND LIFE, ISLAND BEAUTY, and, most recently, ISLAND STYLE, a New York Times Best Seller.India Hicks Island style, a podcast, two interviews, Princess Diana's wedding, spies, we have it all for you on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show, the podcast available at Halli Casser-Jayne dot com

Work From Your Happy Place with Belinda Ellsworth
WFYHP 0038 Jenny Hawkins Hogrefe - India Hicks

Work From Your Happy Place with Belinda Ellsworth

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2016 23:43


Jenny spent 7 years, and built a wonderful team, with a direct sales company that unfortunately went out of business several years ago. When she was ready to get back in the game she launched as one of the first Ambassadors with India Hicks. Jenny drew on her background in direct sales to help with the first test parties for India Hicks and jumped in to grow a tribe of other Ambassadors that in turn propelled her to be the first, and so far only, Executive Director with the company. And now some of her amazing tribe members are hot on her heels to promote to senior leadership which is a fabulous thing indeed! http://indiahicks.com/rep/jenny

The Girlfriends - Shelley MacArthur, Shauna Montgomery & Whitney Lasky
The Girlfriends – India Hicks takes the world by storm and launches a Lifestyle!

The Girlfriends - Shelley MacArthur, Shauna Montgomery & Whitney Lasky

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2016 37:35


India Hicks grew up in England, schooled in Scotland, studied in Boston, modeled in Paris and lived in New York! She stumbled upon Harbor Island in the Bahamas. Fell in love with  a man named David and a gentler way of life. Here she created a home for their five children. Born under a Lucky […] The post The Girlfriends – India Hicks takes the world by storm and launches a Lifestyle! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

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India Hicks on Dawn Patrol

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2015 15:09


India Hicks has created an esteemed and diverse career as a model, designer, author, marathon runner, entrepreneur, style icon, mother of five and TV show host. Oh, and did we mention that she’s also an heir to the British throne? India’s father was world-famous interior decorator David Hicks, and her grandfather was the last Viceroy of India (hence her namesake). She was a bridesmaid at Princess Diana’s wedding, and her Godfather is no less than Charles, The Prince of Wales. From her remote home in the Bahamas, India has published three books including Island Life, Island Beauty and Island Style, which recently made The New York Times Best Sellers list.. India has now launched a new business whose mission is to give women the tools to run their own business, from their own home, on their own terms.. 30A Radio sat down with India to learn more about her fascinating life story. Meet India Hicks on Monday, November 2nd as part of The Hive Pop Experience, A Colleen Duffley Production. Monday, November 2nd 10:00 am - Noon: The Hub 30A 3:00 - 5:00 pm: Nicole Paloma / MonetMonet