Podcast appearances and mentions of Kathryn M Ireland

British-born, pre-eminent interior designer Kathryn M. Ireland is a true citizen of the world. From her legendary “sympathetic restorations” of landmark architectural houses and hotels to extraordinary homes for the Hollywood elite, the star of Bravo’s Million Dollar Decorators brings the best attributes of grand European style and cool California chic to every project. A die-hard fan of bold color, the layering of pattern and texture, and the beauty of imperfection, Ireland’s interiors convey an easy, elegant vibe that is worldly and chic, yet effortless. Kathryn has also established herself as a major force in product manufacturing and has been dedicated to producing her bespoke textile collections, weave collections, and upholstered goods all locally in the United States. Beyond her eponymous lines of textiles and furniture, Kathryn has most recently set out to disrupt the digital design industry with her newest venture, The Perfect Room. Backed by three decades of experience in luxury interior design, Kathryn has – through TPR – introduced the first luxury online concierge design service, providing curated products and unparalleled design expertise in a simple online platform. Kathryn has also authored 6 best-selling books, including her most recent, Kathryn At Home, and has collaborated with several home furnishing brands including Grange, Scalamandre, and C2 Paints. Kathryn has also acted as the North American Brand Ambassador for beloved European appliance brand AGA Rangemaster. Adding to her long list of credits over her multi-hyphenate career, Kathryn has long developed and hosted Design Retreats each summer at her home in the south of France, and regularly hosts design bootcamps in Los Angeles. At each she offers insight on her favorite local resources, professional expertise and storied experiences to help others succeed in the design industry. Kathryn has appeared as an expert on Good Morning America, Access Hollywood Live, Good Day LA, and E! News. A shelter magazine favorite, Kathryn’s design work appears frequently in Elle Decor, World of Interiors, House Beautiful, Veranda, Architectural Digest, Vogue and InStyle. Kathryn is consistently featured on Elle Decor’s A-List and is one of the Top 25 Interior Designers as listed by The Hollywood Reporter. When she’s not designing or entertaining, Ireland divides her time between her home in Santa Monica, CA and her restored farmhouse in southwest France.

It’s difficult to concisely sum up interior designer Kathryn M. Ireland’s charmed career —she’s been everything from an art director for music videos to a shop-owner, interior decorator, fabric designer and TV Star. Most recently she’s become an entrepreneur, founding e-design and e-commerce startup The Perfect Room, which she hopes will bring high design to a broader audience (her partner, CEO Michael O’Neal, joins the discussion for the second half of this episode). On this episode, Ireland spoke with host Dennis Scully about the role that serendipity has played in her career, how she turned the recession into an opportunity, and why being an interior designer is a lifestyle as much as it is a profession. This episode is sponsored by BuildLane and Dedon.

If you're a fan of interior-design-oriented magazines, you may have seen Kathryn Ireland on the cover of Elle Décor, Luxe and World of Interiors magazines this past year.  And that’s just in 2018!   Kathryn’s signature style, which is chic and feels grand—but is also comfy and a little boho—has attracted clients including Steve Martin, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Caroline Kennedy. She has authored six best selling books and recently launched an innovative, online design platform called The Perfect Room.   In this episode, the British-born, mother of three  shares with Linda the story of how she pivoted from being a successful music video producer for artists like The Bangles and Paul Simon to become one of most influential designers in the world; how her textiles business was inspired by a tattered patchwork quilt on her bed that her kids had ruined by playing on it; and how, in a calculated move, she has kept her finger on the pulse of technology—a move that has inspired her latest endeavor, The Perfect Room.

Picking the Right PR Firm: Today we talk with PR Guru Matt Walker with Period Media who's clients include Martyn Lawrence Bullard and Kathryn M. Ireland. He talks about social medias impact in design and when is the right time to call a PR specialist. About Matt Walker: Matt joined Period Media as a Principal in 2009 to oversee the firm’s public relations practice. In this role, Matt plans and implements high-profile publicity campaigns, directs VIP outreach, and oversees communication for a range of individuals, brands and events in the design, fashion, lifestyle and entertainment industries. About Period Media: Period Media is a full-service public relations and creative agency operating at the intersection of the worlds of fashion, entertainment, design, hospitality and luxury lifestyle.

We love decorating books! They are our friends, tutors and decorating companions! Today we talk about a few decorating books that we love and grace our bookshelves. Contains affiliate links. Kelly recommends: Patina Farm by Brooke & Steve Giannetti Creating a Home by Kathryn M. Ireland French Accents by our own Anita Joyce   Anita recommends: Country French Legacy by Charles Faudree Quick and Easy Paint Transformation by Annie Sloan Color Recipes for Painted Furniture and More by Annie Sloan Patina Style – Brooke & Steve Giannetti   Yvonne recommends: A Touch of Farmhouse Charm by Liz Fourez Styled by Emily Henderson French Accents by Anita Joyce See Yvonne’s 10 Favorite Decorating Books HERE. Have a moment to subscribe rate & review our podcast?  Awesome – thx! Do it here. Subscribing means you’ll never miss an episode.  Rating & reviewing let’s know how we are doing.  If you do subscribe, rate & review as a thank you we’ll enter you to win a signed copy of Anita’s book (affiliate link) French Accents. Email and let us know you did & we’ll enter you. And you can call us @ 323 480-4408 we’d love to hear from you! Until next time… xo, Anita, Yvonne & Kelly   The post Episode 12: Our Favorite Decorating Books appeared first on Decorating Tips and Tricks.