Podcasts about Traditional Home

Shauna Lynn is joined by Deb Mitchell, a seasoned expert in brand messaging and strategy, on this episode of The Real Woman Real Business Podcast. If you've ever struggled to define your brand or felt stuck attracting the wrong clients, this conversation is for you. Deb shares her approach to helping entrepreneurs and creatives craft messaging that not only reflects their unique strengths but also connects with the clients they truly want to work with. Through real-world examples and practical advice, she dives into why your messaging might fall flat and what you can do to turn things around.From identifying your differentiators to building a cohesive brand that stands out in a crowded market, Deb's insights are actionable and inspiring. Whether you're an interior designer looking to refine your aesthetic or a business owner aiming to attract ideal clients, this episode will leave you with a new perspective on how to align your messaging with your goals.Resources:Set up a free Introductory Business Planning Session with Shauna Lynn: AboutShaunaLynn.com/planLearn more about the show: AboutShaunaLynn.com/podcastLearn more about LuAnn Nigara: https://luannnigara.com/Learn more about Shell Broadnax: https://shellbrodnax.com/Deb Mitchell Writing:Learn More About Deb: https://debmitchellwriting.com/$100 Off Message LevelUp Service - https://debmitchellwriting.com/Follow Deb on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deb.c.mitchell.1/Follow Deb on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designwriterdeb/Subscribe to Deb on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@designwriterdebAbout DebDeb Mitchell creates brand messaging, website copy, and content marketing that gets interior designers hired by the right clients–clients who respect their expertise and are happy to pay them what they're worth. Her clients shine in the marketplace with clarity and confidence, attracting the clients and projects that set them up for profitability and creative fulfillment. Deb's clients have earned features in major publications including House Beautiful, DWELL, Traditional Home, Better Homes & Gardens, and more.

We're beyond excited to bring you another #SLGMeetup by introducing the amazing Paloma Contreras, founder and owner of Paloma Contreras Design. Based in Houston, Texas, Paloma brings a modern twist to traditional design, embracing classic forms and timeless details, elevated by a touch of sophistication and vibrant colors.

In this episode, Tony interviews the legendary Malibu architect, Doug Burdge, AIA. Doug and his firm have designed and built over 300 custom residences in the Malibu region alone in varying styles, all of which are breathtaking. His projects have been widely featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, The Wall Street Journal, Veranda, Robb Report, Luxe, and Traditional Home. In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics including Doug's beginnings and draw to Malibu, permitting masterpieces with the City of Malibu, Woolsey Fire rebuilds, and his work in other regions including Sun Valley and Montana. | To learn more about Doug Burdge and his firm, as well as see their portfolio of amazing homes in Malibu and elsewhere, visit: www.buaia.com

In our All Saints Sunday sermon, Andy shares with us from Revelation 21:1-6. We are heading home. We aren't yet there, but God is taking us to better place. We rejoice for our saints who are already there. But we know we are going home. 

Today I am joined by Colleen Waguespack! Colleen is an Interior Designer who is as comfortable implementing contemporary interior elements as she is blending antiques with modern upholstery and an eclectic collection of art.  Her signature style is a well edited home that reflects the client's personal taste, lifestyle, and background.  She takes her client's ideas and guides them toward a more modern aesthetic that inspires them to refine and expand their sense of style.  Each project is a true collaboration that delivers a sophisticated and livable finished product. After graduating in 1997 from the LSU School of Interior Design, Colleen started her career in Washington, DC where she worked for commercial architecture firms designing corporate interiors for ten years.   In 2007, she and her husband, Stephen Waguespack, moved with their three sons to Baton Rouge, LA.  With over twenty years of professional experience in Interior Design and clients all over the United States, Colleen launched her own Interiors practice in 2016.   In 2015, Colleen founded Fig & Dove, a couture line of holiday décor designed to complement the interiors she was working on. Since the brand's launch, Fig & Dove has been featured in national publications including Garden & Gun, Southern Living, Architectural Digest, Southern Home and Southern Lady. Colleen has been featured as a “Mover & Maker” in Traditional Home and a “Best New Tastemaker” by Southern Living. Today, Fig & Dove can be found in retail boutiques across the country. The line has expanded considerably and become a year-round go-to for thoughtful gifting and home décor all curated by Colleen. Colleen's WebsiteColleen's InstagramFig & Dove's InstagramFig & Dove's WebsiteEmerge Center

An interior designer's role is to partner with clients to manifest and bring their dreams to life through personalized designs. I love how Kelee, my special guest, illustrates that role. Kelee Katillac, an acclaimed interior designer and author shares her remarkable journey from a childhood of adversity to becoming a respected voice in the industry. She reveals how her personal experiences of marginalization and self-discovery led her to embrace design as a tool for healing, empowerment, and community building. She emphasizes the importance of finding your "three critical moments" - pivotal life events that can inspire your design work and give it deeper meaning. She also shares her expertise on the science of color therapy and how designers can incorporate it into their practice to promote wellness and personal growth. Spoiler Alert: there's a color meditation towards the end of the episode

Tune into the tenth (that's right double digits) episode of the MovotoMic featuring Steph Douglass, CEO and broker of Open House Austin and learn how to break through traditional home ownership. This episode is eye-opening and should be at the top of the list for anyone interested in replacing their mortgage with income. For more updates follow us on our facebook and instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@movotorealestate ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and check out our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.movoto.com/

Join Ocean House owner, actor, and bestselling author Deborah Goodrich Royce for a conversation with New York Times bestselling author Kristy Woodson Harvey will be discussing her new novel, A Happier Life. Refreshments  About Kristy Woodson Harvey: Kristy Woodson Harvey is the New York Times bestselling author of nine novels, including The Wedding Veil, Under the Southern Sky, and The Peachtree Bluff series, which is in development for television with NBC. A Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's school of journalism, her writing has appeared in numerous online and print publications, including Southern Living, Traditional Home, USA TODAY, Domino, and O. Henry. Kristy is the winner of the Lucy Bramlette Patterson Award for Excellence in Creative Writing and a finalist for the Southern Book Prize. Her books have received numerous accolades, including Southern Living's Most Anticipated Beach Reads, Parade's Big Fiction Reads, and Entertainment Weekly's Spring Reading Picks. Kristy is the cocreator and cohost of the weekly web show and podcast Friends & Fiction. She blogs with her mom, Beth Woodson, on Design Chic, and loves connecting with fans on KristyWoodsonHarvey.com. She lives on the North Carolina coast with her husband and son where she is (always!) working on her next novel. About A Happier Life: With “her signature warmth and Southern charm” (E! Online), the New York Times bestselling author of The Summer of Songbirds and the Peachtree Bluff series presents a tender and touching novel about a young woman who discovers the family she has always longed for when she spends a life-changing summer in North Carolina. For more information about New York Times bestselling author Kristy Woodson Harvey, please visit www.kristywoodsonharvey.com. For information on Deborah Goodrich Royce and the Ocean House Author Series, visit www.deborahgoodrichroyce.com

Join me for a conversation with Eric Ross, acclaimed interior designer known for his sophisticated Southern style. Eric shares insights into his design philosophy, rooted in timeless elegance and informed by his upbringing in the South. We delve into his journey from early influences to establishing himself as a leader in the design world, discussing how he blends tradition with modern sensibilities in his work.A highlight of the conversation is Eric's passion for mentorship. He opens up about his role in nurturing emerging designers through intensive workshops he and his wife host at their home, emphasizing the importance of education and collaboration in the design community.Whether you're a design enthusiast or a budding decorator, this episode offers valuable perspectives on creativity, tradition, and the power of mentorship in shaping the future of design.Eric has been featured in Veranda, The Cottage Journal, Country Living, Atlanta Homes, Southern Lady, Traditional Home, Southern Style, and more.CONNECT:Visit Eric's website here.Purchase his book here.Follow him on Instagram.

Enjoy today's episode with Erin Donahue Tice. Erin Donahue Tice is a self-taught abstract artist based in Austin, Texas creating original paintings for inspired collectors across the country. In 2023 she launched her debut collection of textiles and wallpaper. Her work has been featured in House Beautiful, Better Homes & Gardens, Traditional Home, Southern Home and Luxe Magazine. Following a 12-year career in corporate PR, Erin started painting after the birth of her second son as both a creative and therapeutic outlet. Erin's medium of choice is acrylics but she also experiments with mixed mediums. She is drawn to the object nature of abstract art and loves the free-flowing experience of creating something unexpected. From far away, her canvases appear to have sharp lines, yet upon closer inspection, the viewer discovers delicate marks and subtle shadows that gives each piece interest. There is almost always an undercurrent of both black and white within Erin's pieces, which offers balance amid a mostly colorful visual experience. And every now and then, color is stripped completely to offer a stripped-down neutral palette and sense of calmness, reflective of the more serene experiences in my life. Erin challenges herself by playing around with different elements, from layering paper, foam and cardboard onto canvases, to using acrylics, gouache, oil pastels, markers and charcoal to bring her pieces to life. She especially loves the process of marrying interior design with art and is passionate about working hand-in-hand with designers and clients alike to create a statement. Erin also draws inspiration from her "happy place," The Hamptons, where she has spent her summers since 2010. She resides in Austin, TX with her husband Bill and their three little boys, William, George and Andrew. www.erindonahuetice.com Her Art I️nstagram:  www.instagram.com/erindonahueticeart Her Coaching I️nstagram:  www.instagram.com/artistmarketingmagic Join the Substack. Click this link for a free trial or use code "TACCPOD". This deal ends on June 12th 2024.

Bridging the gap between technology and design, lighting is an essential element to every space. Understanding style and design, choosing the right products, and ensuring a beautiful and functional layout require time, expertise, and an awareness of personal style. In this episode, Raelle sits down with Traditional Home's Editor in Chief Jill Waage and Style and Design Editor Krissa Rossbund to discuss the most recent issue of Lighting magazine. Plus, they dive into what's leading the design world, how to balance your personal style with what's trending, and the keys to creating beautiful living spaces.   Show notes The most recent issue of Lighting magazine, produced by the ALA Advertising & PR Program in partnership with DotDash Meredith and Traditional Home, is now available in select ALA-member showrooms and on newsstands across the U.S. and Canada. Click here to find your local lighting showroom or view the digital copy online here.   Jill Waage is the Editor in Chief of Traditional Home magazine and Dotdash Meredith's Premium Portfolio of over 100 newsstand titles in the home, garden, and food categories. She is a Chicago-area native and a proud graduate of Drake University, where she studied journalism and interior design.   Krissa Rossbund is the style and design editor at Traditional Home. She covers décor, entertaining, and home tours, and has experience writing about all kind of design styles, from boho to nautical.   Hosted by Raelle Bell Produced by Association Briefings

A dynamic shift is happening to the home buying process. Millennials are buying differently than the previous generations, and as you can imagine many of them don't want to pick up a phone or meet with an agent. Not only does buying a home start online, but the whole process can be done from your home, office, or even a classroom! Today host Joe Cucchiara meets Matt Parker, the CEO and co-founder of Alokee, who created the digital brokerage experience for the consumers who get all the handholding they need, but only when they need it. Ready to learn just how quickly you can purchase your next home with minimal help (and cash)? Go the millennial way and check out the future of home buying for your next transaction.   https://www.alokee.com/home     To learn more, simply visit www.RERadioLive.com. All the information in this podcast is broadcast in good faith and for general information purpose only. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, reliability and accuracy of this information. Any action you take upon the information on our website is strictly at your own risk.  We will not be liable for any losses and damages in connection with the use of associated information. www.reradiolive.com All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2015. Joe Cucchiara MLO 273084 This is not a commitment to lend. Our team fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. For more information, please visit: http://portal.hud.gov/.

16th generation South Carolinian, native Charlestonian, and heralded Interior Designer Michael Mitchell is truly a rare breed. In this episode, Stacy and Erin sit down to hear how Michael's life has shaped his eye for style and his unique approach to design. Michael will inspire you to rethink how you “feather your nest” and offers amazing insight for any entrepreneur having created a one stop shop and design firm with benefits no one else can offer.  Through decades of experience he's learned that relationships are the key to success. His greatest skill is listening - and through decades of experience he knows all the right questions to ask. By learning all about his clients, their families, and how they live, he can transform their home into more than they could have possibly imagined through his gift of design. He shares ballpark budgets and how detrimental it is to not identify and share a realistic budget. Michael's hallmark “twisted traditional” style, an embodiment of his ability to execute timeless design with a modern twist, has been recognized in publications like Traditional Home, Southern Home, Architectural Digest, Robb Report, and Wall Street Journal. This episode is full of amazing design tips and wisdom for anyone looking to make your home feel more like YOU.   Follow Michael on IG: https://www.instagram.com/michaelmitchelldesigner/   Work With Michael: https://mitchellhillinc.com/. https://mitchellhillinteriors.com/about/   Today's episode is brought to you by Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage  Find Out More: https://www.billpaynemortgagebanker.com

Ariel's guest this week has over two decades of experience in the interiors world, both in print and digital. Tori Mellott is the Style Director at Frederic Magazine, and Director of Video Content at Frederic Media. Throughout her storied career, with stops at House Beautiful, Domino Magazine, Martha Stewart and Traditional Home, to name a few, Tori has curated a deep understanding of print and digital storytelling. When she's not behind the editor's desk, Tori is a face many know in the industry both as a social media personality as the Instagram Live host for Schumacher, as well as a mentor to various designers, stylists, photographers, writers and editors in the industry. Originally from a small town in western Pennsylvania, Tori now resides in New York City with her ten year old twin daughters. Listen in as Ariel has a lovely conversation with this industry legend!  Follow Tori's design inspirations on her instagram at https://www.instagram.com/torimellott/

We have a very special guest with us this week named Krissa Rossbound, who is a veteran and the Senior Style and Design Editor for Traditional Home Magazine, and we are giddy to have her here. We discuss topics such as how the current state of this country and the education system doesn't favor art or prioritize helping people develop their own personal style, so it's a journey on which one has to go the extra length in order to discover for themselves. Listen to how we discuss traditional design and how to go all about it in today's market.    Intro 0:00 Working at Traditional Home 1:00 About Krissa and her journey 4:00 Cultivating personal style 7:10 What separates Trad Home from other publications 18:00 Difference between publication print and online presence 23:20 Being featured in print 25:35 The white kitchen 33:00 How far ahead traditional home is working 37:20 Accessing different magazines 42:00 Email for Traditional Home 45:50 What people should spend their money on 51:40 Finding a great photographer 60:30   “Something that I've learned to do over time is really edit myself and learn to pause for a moment, enjoy what I'm looking at, realizing I really don't have to take this home with me. I'm going to look at it wherever it's displayed and maybe take a picture of it and remember it that way, but I don't have to bring it home with me because you do that and then sometimes it just doesn't work, or you didn't really actually want it, and I think that hearkens back to that idea of understanding your personal style.” 13:25   https://www.instagram.com/alicelaneinteriors/ https://www.instagram.com/alicelanehome/ https://alicelanehome.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AliceLaneHome https://www.pinterest.com/alicelanehome/ https://www.youtube.com/alicelanehomecollectionsaltlakecity News Letter:  https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=HZENWY&g=PFcqV5

Windy O'Connor is an award-winning American painter whose work is collected around the globe. Her art and design passion developed into a lifestyle brand of textiles, wallpaper, clothing, and home accessories. She has a degree in Interior Design and has studied under artist Andy Braitman in studio painting. Her work is guided by the notion that “life is a pursuit of creating something that brings another person joy” and conveys an experience, emotion, memory, or person, thanks to her dedication to utilizing various mediums. Her series of abstract portraits of women she calls Chicas has taken on a life of their own. “That is the power of energy in the creative process!” Windy's Chicas represent the intricacies, humor, strength, and power of women. They are our mothers, sisters, friends, and history makers. Windy's work has been featured in House Beautiful, Southern Accents, Traditional Home, The Zoe Report, and several Charlotte publications. She was chosen as the Mint Museum Artist for the Women of Vision Luncheon in 2019. Her work was recently in a group exhibit entitled “Local/Street” at the Mint Museum, and she will be a part of a group show at Elder Gallery in Charlotte, NC in late 2021. Her studio and showroom are located at Camp North End in Charlotte. https://windyoconnor.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theartistspool/message

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

Today I am joined by Erin Donahue Tice. Erin is a self-taught abstract artist and textile designer based in Austin, Texas creating original paintings for inspired collectors across the country. In 2023 she launched her debut collection of textiles and wallpaper. Her work has been featured in House Beautiful, Better Homes & Gardens, Traditional Home, Southern Home and Luxe Magazine.  Following a 12-year career in corporate PR, Erin started painting after the birth of her second son as both a creative and therapeutic outlet. I know y'all are going to love Erin!Erin's InstagramErin's WebsiteElizabeth Ann Seton Board

Today's guest is Paloma Contreras. Paloma is an acclaimed interior designer based in Houston, Texas. After 4 and a half years teaching High School Spanish, Paloma decided it was time to move towards a different role. Hear more about this transition in today's episode. Her design sensibility is a modern take on traditional style– gravitating towards classic silhouettes and timeless pieces paired with a touch of glamour and an infusion of color. Her interiors are at once timeless, yet fresh-- balancing attention to detail and the intersection of form and function to enhance a well-lived life. Paloma has been repeatedly named to the prestigious ELLE Decor “A-List” of the top interior designers in the world and her work has been featured in numerous publications including ELLE Decor, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Vogue, Domino, Luxe, Traditional Home, and the Wall Street Journal. Paloma and her team are currently working on projects in Houston and beyond with clients in Palm Beach, Key Largo, Atlanta, and New Jersey. We can't wait for listeners to get to know Paloma this week on HSDT. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howdshedothat/support

Frank Shirley, Principal at Frank Shirley Architects in Cambridge, MA and the author of “New Rooms for Old Houses: Beautiful Additions for the Traditional Home” https://frankshirleyarchitects.com/   Peter G. Conte, CPIA, MSRE, Honig Conte Porrino Insurance Agency, Inc. https://honigconte.com/    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Based in Columbus, Ga, Shuler Studio designs and crafts digital monograms for print and embroidery including fonts, monograms, & designs. It is owned and operated by mother daughter duo, Pam Shuler and Carolyn (Shuler) Bettin. Their shop opened in 2016 and their designs have been featured all over the world and they have also been featured in Traditional Home, Style Me Pretty, Martha Weddings, and Garden and Gun.

Today With Sara Lynn Brennan: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit! In today's episode we're joined by Sara Lynn Brennan, CEO, and Principal Interior Designer at Sara Lynn Brennan Interiors. Sara has become the first and only full-service interior design firm in Waxhaw, North Carolina, who specializes in Transitional Designs, where she and her design-build team take spaces from Bare Bones to Beautiful by utilizing her exclusive, approachable, and stress-free design process, transforming and renovating homes from start to finish. She will share with us her unique philosophy on window treatments, and explain how her firm prioritizes window treatments as a non-negotiable aspect of their full-service design projects. Tune in to learn more about Sara's approach and how it can benefit window treatment professionals. More About Sara Lynn Brennan She is an entrepreneur, CEO, and Principal Interior Designer at Sara Lynn Brennan Interiors. Sara has become the first and only full-service interior design firm in Waxhaw, North Carolina, who specializes in Transitional Designs, where she and her design-build team take spaces from Bare Bones to Beautiful by utilizing her exclusive, approachable, and stress-free design process, transforming and renovating homes from start to finish. Sara's design work has been nationally published six times in the last year including publications such as Romantic Homes, Traditional Home, Window Fashion Vision, and Cottages and Bungalows, who recently offered her a role as a monthly columnist. She's also been noticed as a rising star among colleagues in the design industry being invited as a guest on podcasts, as a panelist at High Point Market, and as a host and speaker at local design events and shows. Connect with Sara Lynn Brennan Website Instagram  Facebook What's new with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn Live 2023 Watch the Docuseries! luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob A Big Thank You to Our Keynote Sponsors: Nancy Ganzekaufer Traci Connell Duke Renders Get The Goodies! For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free here. To Get on LuAnn's Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999! Purchase LuAnn's Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Audiobook: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn's Website LuAnn's Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast Other Shows Mentioned: #463: Sara Lynn Brennan: Package Your Design Services for Profit and Clarity #514: Power Talk Friday: Sara Lynn Brennan: Investing in Your Success #524: Power Talk Friday: Sara Lynn Brennan: Showing Up is Not Enough #607: Sara Lynn Brennan: Project Management with Specific Deliverables and Deadlines

Today I am so excited to share with you the conversation I had with Tobi Fairley.  Tobi is an award-winning interior designer and business consultant with over two decades of experience helping high-achieving, creative professionals take their companies and lives to the next level. When she's not running her luxury interior design firm and her consulting practice for artistic business owners, she leads an online membership community for ambitious professionals, hosts the Design You podcast, and is launching her new Home Decor and Apparel eCommerce venture, Fairley Fancy, in June 2023, a collaboration with her daughter. Fairley has been featured on television and in top-shelf publications including Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Real Simple, Better Homes and Gardens, The Huffington Post, Southern Living, and on the covers of House Beautiful and Traditional Home. Tobi has not only been a mentor and coach to me, but she has also become a dear friend that I continue to learn on for advice and encouragement.  So it is truly an honor to have her on this podcast, which she inspired me to create and to share her wealth of knowledge with all the designers listening today.  In today's episode, Tobi shares how she accidentally built her 15-year consulting business, created new businesses, the knowledge, wisdom, and confidence she has gained along the way, and how she has helped so many other people do the same.  Find out more about Tobi by visiting her websites at: https://tobifairley.com, https://fairleyfancy.com & https://tobifairley.com/designyou2022 Be sure to head over to my website >>>https://devignierdesign.com/

Known for her natural, relaxed style and down-to-earth approach to design and living, interior designer & influencer Lauren Liess loves to help people live their best lives at home. A mother of five who understands the ins and outs of a busy, beautiful, and sometimes-messy life, she hosted the HGTV show Best House on the Block with her husband, and runs an interior design studio and real estate brokerage in Northern Virginia where she also rehabs properties, and designs and sells spec homes. Lauren has written three best-selling design books and has forayed into product design including furniture, tile, kitchen cabinetry, and textiles. Lauren and her projects have been featured in publications such as Milieu, Southern Living, Traditional Home, House Beautiful, Luxe, Arch Digest, and Domino. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Known for her natural, relaxed style and down-to-earth approach to design and living, interior designer & influencer Lauren Liess loves to help people live their best lives at home. A mother of five who understands the ins and outs of a busy, beautiful, and sometimes-messy life, she hosted the HGTV show Best House on the Block with her husband, and runs an interior design studio and real estate brokerage in Northern Virginia where she also rehabs properties, and designs and sells spec homes. Lauren has written three best-selling design books and has forayed into product design including furniture, tile, kitchen cabinetry, and textiles. Lauren and her projects have been featured in publications such as Milieu, Southern Living, Traditional Home, House Beautiful, Luxe, Arch Digest, and Domino. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Nephew's title of this podcast is, Gospel Living in A Traditional Home. In this episode uncle and nephew talk about their experiences being a believer and coming from a Pueblo background. We hope you enjoy this podcast!

Heather is joined today by Julie Couch, a renowned Nashville-based interior designer. Julie is a committed wife and mother, a member of the Southern Living Designer Network, and one of Traditional Home's 10 Rising Stars. She is also a television veteran who charmed audiences on the DIY Network series “Nashville Flipped.” Julie is passionate about creating curated and collected homes that are livable, affordable, and reflect each person's style. On today's episode, Heather and Julie discuss letting go of perfection, encouraging our daughters and sons to release pressure as they get older, how to freshen your home while you are stuck in it, navigating loss, and so many more great tips from such a sought-after, accomplished designer. 

Bringing back an early Nirvana Sisters episode to enjoy over the american Thanksgiving holiday. Many will be visiting family and friends so what better way to relax and listen to top designer Zoe Feldman sharing ideas for a home that nurtures your well-being.  Amy and Katie sit down with interior designer Zoe Feldman to get her tips on creating a cozy, happy and inspiring home. Zoe's advice is accessible for all and will quickly transform your space. The three discuss ways to reduce your environmental footprint when decorating and how Zoe's design firm gives back by donating her consultation fee to charity. Amy reviews one of Katie's all time favorite products and stay till the end to hear all three share how they maintain their daily Nirvana.Zoe Feldman:Zoe Feldman's signature, seamless blend of modern and classic is rooted as much in her upbringing as it is in her early design training. Raised in a mid-century modern home by art and furniture collectors and gallerists, Zoe honed her clean-lined instincts at Parsons School of Design in New York. But she credits the subsequent years working under the tutelage of AD100 designer Alexa Hampton at the iconic Manhattan-based firm Mark Hampton, Inc, for opening her eyes to the benefits of a just-so, traditional approach.  Since setting up her own practice in 2004, Zoe's been bringing her unique take on modernized classicism to homes across the country, and her work has been featured in publications including Elle Decor, House Beautiful, and Domino. In 2020, she was named one of the Top 10 ‘New Trads' by Traditional Home magazine, and ‘Best Boutique Interior Design Firm' by Home & Design magazine. Zoe draws on her love of the practical, the playful, and the deeply personal to create spaces that are as inviting and soulful as they are sophisticated.Follow @zoefeldmandesign on IG Find Zoe at Zoe Feldman Design Find us at www.nirvanasisters.comFollow us @nirvanasisters on InstagramSay hi at hello@nirvanasisters.comPlease subscribe, rate, review and share

We are back with our special series highlighting the FLOWER magazine showhouse here in Atlanta, and the fun continues with acclaimed designer Barry Dixon. His work can be found all over the world, and on the pages of your favorite magazines like House Beautiful, Traditional Home and of course, Flower magazine. Barry talks about designing for all five senses, telling the story of a space from beginning to end, and his choice of textiles, colors, and books in the beautifully inspiring library. Ballard Designs is proud to be one of the sponsors of the house, and we are so excited to share all the gorgeous spaces with you. If you'd like to visit the house in person you can purchase tickets here, and also follow along with the podcast series whether you can see it in person or not! What You'll Hear on This Episode: Barry talks about the foundation of the library, and the little bit of Hollywood Regency appeal to the house. The views of the exterior are such an important part of the beauty of any interior. Some masculine ways to bring in florals. Barry talks about his curation of the books in the library and the intention behind the visual cues on the shelves. What advice would Barry give to people who are trying to blend styles or work with someone who doesn't have their same opinion on design? A beautiful truth: you're never alone in a room that speaks to you. How do you balance the personalities in your home (aka ones that love taxidermy and action figures)? How design is like writing a story, and it's important to tell the story from beginning to end. Barry's love of the extreme in design in every way, including location, architecture, and style. Mentioned in This Episode: Barry Dixon Barry Dixon's Books Decorating Dilemma: Thank you for writing in! First, Barry has some great thoughts and advice for you. The buffet always traditionally belonged in a dining room, so you can keep that and you can also keep the chairs you have. Maybe you want to paint those Hepa white chairs a really pretty French Gray from Farrow & Ball so they look fresh. Mix that with the green buffet, and it leaves your table to be brown, with some beautiful yellows and grays to add a sorbet of color. Let's buy a really beautiful paper with a pattern that goes with the Tudor or Arts and Crafts style - Barry has some good suggestions for ones from the 1800s. The Benjamin Moore color can be brought in as the trim color for the windows, baseboards, and door casings. Since you are just investing in the paper, maybe you can even do a coordinating pattern for your seat cushions on those chairs. This ties everything together in one grand statement. Please send us after photos so we can see your final choices! 

Debora talks with artist Jean Gray Mohs, who is a narrative, abstract artist, currently running an open studio at Artspace in North Carolina. Selected exhibits include the Contemporary Art Museum in Raleigh, the North Carolina Museum of Art, and the Greenhill Gallery. Her work has been featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Southern Living, and Traditional Home and has been shown regionally as well as internationally. https://www.myfourdots.com/links www.instagram.com/jg.fourdots www.artistpraxis.com www.instagram.com/artistpraxis

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

While Joann was on vacation, I spoke with today's guest, acclaimed photographer and longtime friend, Emily Followill. Over the last 25 years, Emily has developed an incredible portfolio of work where she captures iconic images that tell the stories of people, places, and beautiful spaces. We talk about her early work and what a typical day looks like. We discuss the importance of hiring professional photographers and whether or not you should hire a stylist for your photoshoots. Listen in as Emily gives some great styling advice and shares her most memorable shoots. IN THIS EPISODE:  [03:20] Background on Emily's photography business and a day in her life.  [10:00] The importance of hiring a professional photographer.  [13:16] Deciding to hire a stylist or not hire a stylist.  [17:50] Having an end goal in mind when scheduling photoshoots.  [20:30] Styling advice.  [23:10] Most memorable photo shoot and bucket list items. KEY TAKEAWAYS: We cannot emphasize enough the importance of investing in professional photography.  A stylist is going to view a space like a photographer - with a meticulous eye for editing and knowing what makes a good shot. They also know what editors are looking for and can help take your space and photography to the next level.  Negative space isn't always negative. It's nice to have that balance and every single space doesn't have to be filled. RESOURCE LINKS: Emily Followill Website Emily Followill Instagram Emily Followill Facebook Emily Followill LinkedIn Emily Followill Pinterest BIO: Emily Followill was born and raised in Atlanta, Emily Followill discovered her passion for photography by taking black and white photos and developing them in a darkroom. She continued to hone her skills at The University of the South in Sewanee, TN where she double majored in Studio Art and Art History. Over the last 25 years, Emily has developed an incredible portfolio of work where she captures iconic images that tell the stories of the people, the places, and the pieces. Whether photographing for nationally acclaimed magazines and books, or for renowned designers, architects and landscape architects, or for the nation's most esteemed brands, Emily has the ability to capture simple beauty in complex settings. Her photographs have been featured in numerous acclaimed publications including Veranda, Milieu, Garden & Gun, Traditional Home, Luxe, Southern Home, Better Homes & Gardens, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Southern Living, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and many others.  Kandrac & Kole was voted one of Atlanta's Top 20 Residential Interior Designs by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been featured on HGTV as well as in The New York Times, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Better Homes & Gardens, Southern Home Magazine and many others as well as participants of the One Room Challenge Spring 2020. Kandrac & Kole has established a well known reputation for their approachable, dynamic personalities, their signature use of color and pattern and their one of a kind, custom designs. As industry experts for residential and commercial design, Joann Kandrac & Kelly Kole share upbeat and entertaining narratives regarding their design projects, travels and personal stories on their popular blog, their podcast and via national speaking engagements. Joann and Kelly's love and commitment to the power of interior design also extends towards their charity work throughout the U.S. and Guatemala. Kandrac & Kole Website Kandrac & Kole on Instagram SPONSOR:Maxim Lighting is a family-owned company founded by Jacob Sperling who immigrated to the United States and built this global brand as a creative visionary. Known for lighting fixtures that flawlessly mix the latest metals and technology into iconic designs, Maxim Lighting honors traditional, timeless styles while embracing the latest home fashions. Maxim Lighting is deeply grounded in family as the next generation of Sperlings, Naomi, Nathan, Adena and Dahlia strengthen and expand the capabilities of the brand. We had the opportunity to tour their Dallas showroom and were blown away by the designs and impact of their lighting. Photos don't do this amazing lighting justice. Be sure to check them out at https://www.maximlighting.com Maxim Lighting Website

MEET RACHEL! Working primarily with introverted, creative entrepreneurs (and a few special extroverts), Rachel guides clients to lean in at home and in their businesses by helping them harness their unique capabilities and needs as introverts. In a world where professionals are expected to be on the clock 24/7, constant connectivity is rewarded, and open floor plans are lauded as the only “right” way to update a home or have a productive team at work, Rachel educates her clients on the importance of boundaries and quiet rooms so their energy can be preserved, both at home and at work.  In 2020, Traditional Home magazine included Rachel in its coveted list of rising stars of design, naming her a New Trad designer for her pioneering work in design that helps introverts and extroverts peacefully coexist. A self-proclaimed Loudmouth Introvert, Rachel's purpose in design and in business is to break down the culture of our society, which is set up for extroverts to succeed.  In this 10th episode of hustle Makes it Happen The Podcast, the hustlers sit down with Rachel to really grasp her mindset for success! #InteriorDesign #Designer #HustleMakesitHappen #Podcast #Hustle #Determination #Grit  Rachel Cannon Limited Interiors on the web: https://rachelcannonlimited.com/ Rachel Cannon Limited Interiors on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RCLInteriors/ Rachel Cannon Limited Interiors on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rclinteriors/Produced by Jim Chapman and the team at Envision Podcast Studios     https://www.EnvisionPodcaststudio.comLIKE our Facebook here:https://www.facebook.com/hustlemakesithappenFOLLOW our Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/hustlemakesithappen.podcast/SUBSCRIBE on YouTube here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpie_6oI069iJNswk1sdbLwCHECK the website for past episodes and other information from the hustlers:https://www.hustlemakesithappen.com

Today we are thrilled to welcome Georgia-native Brandon Ingram to the show. Brandon is a Georgia Tech alum and two-time winner of the prestigious Philip Shutze Award for Excellence in Classical Design from the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art (ICAA). In 2012 he founded C. Brandon Ingram design; a full-service residential design firm specializing in custom homes, renovations, and architectural interiors. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Southern Living, House Beautiful, Traditional Home, and more. Brandon has a special ability to craft homes that are rooted in history but also unique and of their time. He flawlessly weaves a sense of charm and familiarity through his use of subtle details. Brandon shares with us his best advice for giving a new build charm and character. What You'll Hear on This Episode: Brandon fell in love with classical architecture as a child in South Georgia. Why Brandon advises clients to dig into their feelings and nostalgia when searching for a design style. How true to the original design style of a house do you need to stay? How to pick the moldings and other features that stay true to the house. What Brandon recommends for reviving a 90's architecture house. Brandon recommends using Get Your House Right as a guide to working with your home's architecture. What materials you should prioritize when budgeting for a new build. What works more often than not when choosing lighting for a new build? What impact has Graceland had on Brandon's personal design? Why it's important to have an expert help you to preserve the POV of the house. Brandon's simple details are what keep his designs classic. What led Brandon to creating house plans? What is the advantage of working with an official house plan vs. just working with a builder? What is Brandon's favorite style? Outdoor living spaces have become a big focus in-home designs. Are people still having large primary bedrooms including sitting areas? Why Brandon doesn't want to see traditional dining rooms go away but rather serve as multifunctional spaces. Mentioned in This Episode: C. Brandon Ingram Design C. Brandon Ingram on Instagram Get Your House Right

On this week's episode of the Style Masterclass Podcast, we have another episode in our Shit My Mama Said series with special guest and fellow coach Tobi Fairley. You'll learn: The two sides to “being lazy”.  Why women may feel emptiness even though they “check all the boxes”.  We're sold a message that we're supposed to be grateful and happy all the time.    Tobi Fairley is an award-winning interior designer and business consultant with over a decade of experience helping high-achieving, creative professionals take their companies and lives to the next level. When she's not running her two seven-figure businesses, including an interior design firm and a consulting firm for artistic business owners, she's busy leading an online membership community for ambitious professionals. Tobi specializes in transforming home and business environments to maximize productivity and well-being. She has been featured on television and in top-shelf publications including Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, The Huffington Post, Southern Living, House Beautiful, and Traditional Home. As the host of her Design You podcast, Tobi helps creatives design businesses and lives that they love. Tobi lives in Arkansas with her attorney husband and teenage daughter. Link to Tobi's website. 

When should you splurge on something for your house, and when should you save? That's a more complex question and answer than some people realize. We're discussing this topic today, and giving you some links to products we found that don't require a splurge. Beautiful sofa from Pottery Barn HERE (https://www.potterybarn.com/products/york-slope-arm-deep-slipcovered-sofa-collection/?pkey=csofa) Our best advice for buying a sofa online HERE (https://www.decoratingtipsandtricks.com/444) Comfy mattress from Awara HERE (https://www.awarasleep.com/) 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. Blue and white linen pillow cover HERE (https://www.amazon.com/shop/cedarhillfarmhouse/list/3KPQB4NLRIC67) Anita's Amazon favorites that are very affordable HERE (https://www.amazon.com/shop/cedarhillfarmhouse) Audubon prints HERE (https://www.etsy.com/listing/1000999615/john-j-audubon-set-of-2-art-prints-bird?click_key=d1ecef5667774a3319a55f30606437281fc71830%3A1000999615&click_sum=d1cc679e&ref=user_profile&pro=1&frs=1&variation0=1938761698) William Morris print HERE (https://www.etsy.com/listing/1022809078/william-morris-cock-pheasant-1916-framed?click_key=c3403244648689648a3f32c1d5c4deff0880a4c7%3A1022809078&click_sum=32701c88&ref=user_profile&pro=1&variation0=2196994351) Blue wool rug HERE (https://amzn.to/3x8RoOs) Anita's blog post on what she splurges on HERE (https://cedarhillfarmhouse.com/things-that-are-worth-splurge/) Anita's blog post on what she doesn't splurge on HERE (https://cedarhillfarmhouse.com/dont-splurge-on-these-things/) DTT defines Dentil molding Anita's crush is Weck canning jars HERE (https://amzn.to/3xljvu1) Kelly's crush is the current Traditional Home magazine. 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 door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up! If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decorating-tips-and-tricks/id1199677372?ls=1&mt=2) and click listen in apple podcasts. XX, Anita & Kelly

This week we are joined by Blayne Beacham Macauley. Blayne is a podcast host, artist & day trader. Her artwork has been featured in Domino, HGTV, House Beautiful, Magnolia Network, Traditional Home, Atlanta Home & Lifestyles and Southern Living. Her podcast "Penny Lane Podcast" has been in the top 200 in Business Podcast in the U.S & featured in NY Times. We discuss what day trading is and how consistency and discipline is key. Trusting your intuition vs. impulsiveness. Her artwork and how it relates to the human soul and captures an emotional memory. The benefits of college for artists and how it develops resilience. Blayne gives advice on finding your voice and how being your most raw, authentic self builds connection.Find Blayne Beacham Macauley here:Blayne Art@blayne_art@pennylanepodPenny Lane Podcast on Apple Podcasts

in this edition of the Golfi Real Estate Show, Hamilton Edition, we hear from Phillip Golfi and Brian Hogben. Phillip is a sales representative with RE/MAX Escarpment Realty, The Golfi Team, and Brian is a mortgage broker with Mission 35 Mortgages. Learn about sellers and the duties of care, as well as the proven longevity of traditional home selling. Also, how will Ontario's plan for Highway 413 and the Bradford Bypass impact the province's housing market? Plus, tips on how you can passively invest in real estate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DANIEL: After spending some time in surgery, having gained a B.S. Pre-Med in Biology/Spanish, Daniel turned to acting with rave reviews from the New York Times for his theatrical role in and also became 'Don't Ask' (2003) by playwright Bill Quigley, and became a screenwriter, known for More Coffee (2003), 2k3 (2009) and The Locksmith (2010). He would return to a hobby he began as a child of 10, his 'One Continuous Line' that never intersects and is equally spaced, creating meticulous labyrinths. Now he's based in L.A and Mexico City studios, working with all manner of fabrics from paper to glass, sand, moss, concrete, wood and more which he finds in his travels. Daniel is commissioned for private homes, luxury properties and museums worldwide, in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Ibiza, St. Barth's, Puerto Rico, Mexico City and New York. His work was featured in the NEW YORK POST, in their top 20 Photos of Art Basel, Miami; the 'Art Issue' of Modern Luxury's ANGELENO MAGAZINE called 'El Artista de los Laberintos' in El Heraldo de Mexico; ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST CHINA, REFORMA, QUIEN, TRADITIONAL HOME and the LOS ANGELES TIMES, all the while working with icons like Diane von Furstenberg. Check out his travels, his joy while working, his merchandise at: http:www.danielduganart.com and follow him: @danielduganart It's a constant everchanging adventure!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ozzie-stewart/support

We are so excited for today's fun and insightful conversation with certified life coach and award-winning designer Carrie Leskowitz.  As founder of Carrie Leskowitz Interiors, Carrie helps clients nurture the holistic connection between their homes and their physical, emotional, and spiritual health through self-exploration and reinvention. Her beautifully curated homes focus on the mind-body connection to promote overall wellbeing and an abundant life. She is also the author of the book, Om for the Home. Leskowitz and her unique approach to design have been featured in Traditional Home, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Mainline Times, A Well-Designed Business Podcast, the book Showhouses 2 by Schiffer Publishing, and more. She contributed to Philly.com for two years, and Designhounds named her a Top 100 Blog Influencer several years in a row for her work on Carrie's Design Musings. Leskowitz participated in the prestigious High Point Market Design Bloggers Tour and traveled with trade media to cover design events nationwide. In today's episode we discuss: How your internal state affects your external space How your house influences and reinforces your self-worth How to rid yourself of physical and mental clutter Why energy in a room might be off and how to invite a more positive flow in How to look at your home from new angles You can find Carrie on: FB:  @carrieleskowitzinteriors IG:  @carrieleskowitz https://www.carrieleskowitzinteriors.com/ Purchase her new book: "Om for the Home" -------------------------------------------- Thanks to our amazing sponsor:This episode is brought to you by Thrive Chiropractic. 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Today we welcome Dallas-based interior designer Meredith Ellis to the show. Meredith has over two decades of experience in the industry and specializes in creating soulful, layered homes that are sophisticated yet livable. Her career began while she worked under the legendary Bunny Williams in NYC before moving west to hone her skills with internationally renowned designer Michael Smith. Meredith is also the founder of JAMES showroom featuring fabric, wallpaper, furniture, lighting, and carpets for Texas and the South. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Traditional Home, Better Homes and Gardens, Southern Living, and The LA Times. We dive into Meredith's “seamless” use of fabrics with patterns, colors, and textures and tips and tricks for how (and where) to use them! What You'll Hear on This Episode: How did Meredith start a career in design? What tips & tricks did Meredith learn from working for legendary designers? Where should we begin with fabrics? What are the best fabrics for tufting? What patterns does Meredith gravitate to for sofas, drapes, and wallpapers, respectively? All about how to use fabric for lampshades. Does Meredith have tips for making bold vs. subtle decisions with patterns? How Meredith was able to use fabric in a modern way for the Kips Bay Room. When does Meredith like to use a mural wallpaper? How to bring fabric with textures and patterns into bedding. What's the best way to familiarize yourself with fabrics before choosing? Where does Meredith draw inspiration and influence? What antique malls and dealers does Meredith love? Decorating Dilemma: Hi Kristen, Your house has such classic and beautiful bones. I think the biggest bang for your buck is going to be painting and adding some color. I would draw color from the living room maybe from the Oriental rug; I would probably use sage or gray blues. Drawing shades from nature is a great way to get comfortable adding color. A real show stopper is just painting your walls, trim, and window casings. If you are just going to paint the dining room, I would do maybe a soft gray-blue and then your millwork a little darker to give some depth. On the ceiling, I would lighten up that color by half. If you need storage I would paint that breakfront a pretty high gloss color; either a contrast like black or dark dark green. You could also do wallpaper in the back of the cabinets and display the china there. In terms of the drapery, I don't think you have to do the same fabric in both of the rooms. You can do one as a pattern (in the dining room) and maybe one a little more tame (in the living room). Just have them relate on some level, but they definitely don't have to be the same. One of the other things you could do is use some bold art as a great statement piece; maybe something with some color. Since you're on a budget you could try places like Facebook Marketplace, antique malls, Chairish, or 1st Dibs. On the rug, it depends on how bold you go with art, but it definitely needs to be a low pile so you can move chairs easily in and out. You could do sisal but I would not do another Oriental since that's in your living room. Maybe a pretty stripe, diamond, or another geometric pattern. When you get to the point that your budget allows it, I would do some pretty upholstered chairs for the dining room–something that's really durable especially if you have kids. Think performance fabric or pattern. Otherwise, just paint the window frames. I also love painting doors a contrast color, so if you want you can paint the french doors either a fun color or go darker than whatever you choose for the millwork. But I really think we gotta get some green in there. A little paint can really make such an impact! This house has such great bones…good luck and please send us some pics! Mentioned in This Episode: Meredith Ellis Design Meredith Ellis on Instagram JAMES JAMES on Instagram Kips Bay Room

Daily Millennial Mortgage Update | Mark JonesVisit https://www.millennialmarkettalk.com Subscribe to Apple Podcast, Spotify, iheart, Facebook, to listen on the go Daily. This is your Millennial Mortgage Update with Mark Jones, Producing, Branch Manager, of Directions Home Loan at La Cantera in San Antonio TX. Tune in to get your Daily Mortgage & Real Estate Update in Minutes from a Millennials Perspective. This is for Consumers and industry Professionals to stay current with what's going on in our world.Article Link - https://www.fool.com/real-estate/2021/12/08/investors-buy-almost-one-fifth-of-all-houses/What? The Great Reset. Russell Brand Link -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXTPzFSx6oI&t=683sHost :Mark JonesFounder of https://reviewmymortgage.com/Branch Manager Directions Home Loan La CanteraTop Producing Loan OfficerNMLS# 513437Get in Touch with Mark.https://lacanteraloans.com/loan-offic...Get Educated and Inspired with your host Mark Jones, Co-Founder of ReviewMyMortgage.com, Top Producing Branch Manager for Directions Home Loan, and an Investor out of San Antonio, Texas.  Mark has spent the last nine years of his career in mortgage, doing what he can to educate and streamline the process for his borrowers, loan officers call Ma and colleagues. He believes that everyone is a home buyer it's just a matter of when and his goal is to show you how. Educational Podcast for Consumers, Mortgage & Real Estate Industry Professionals. We'll Talk About It All!  Key Factors podcast, powered by https://ReviewMyMortgage.com . Your Host Mark Jones invites Industry Pros to help uncover & educate on the key factors of various topics. There's something for everyone so let us be your guides and get educated. Subscribe & Follow on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Facebook, Instagram, & all other podcasting platforms.  Host : Mark A Jones Founder of ReviewMyMortgage.comProducing Branch MangerSr. Loan Officer. NMLS ID# 513437NMLS Consumer Access: http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/Pow... by ReviewMyMortgage.com Listen to Weekly Industry Topic Discussions on all podcast platforms by visiting this link https://www.keyfactorspodcast.com/

Our guest today, designer Lauren Liess, has quite an impressive rap sheet. She began writing her blog, Pure Style Home, in 2008 and has since written the two best-selling design books Habitat and Down to Earth. Her new book, Feels Like Home, is hitting shelves this Fall. Her HGTV show, Best House on the Block, follows her and her husband as they design and renovate homes throughout the DC metro area. Her work has been featured in House Beautiful, Country Living, Traditional Home, Architectural Digest, Martha Stewart Living, and many more. We talk about how she manages her incredibly busy life, embracing the imperfect, her new book, lighting toys on fire, and much, much, more! What You'll Hear on This Episode: How Lauren's design journey began. More about Lauren's new book Feels Like Home. How does Lauren manage her very busy life and balance her work and family? What does Lauren do to bring out her calming aesthetic in her projects? Some tips & tricks for finding the “diamond in the rough” of houses. How does Lauren recommend embracing imperfection? What is Lauren's approach to managing all the “stuff” with kids? Lauren's gardening tips and favorites. What are some of Lauren's go-to white paint colors? Some staples in Lauren's new book. Decorating Dilemma  Hi Hillary, I can identify with this right now! My advice is to arrange things as best as you can and hang up some artwork even though they aren't quite right; just enough to make it feel like home. My house is a mess right now, so I'm trying to live each day one at a time. I'm bringing in simple things like branches, flowers, candles, and good music and meals. Focus on experiences and bringing the outside! It's so hard and we get it! It's definitely a mental exercise in patience when you can't quite make the space the way you want it, but find the joy where you can. Mentioned in This Episode: Lauren Liess on Instagram Pure Style Home Lauren Liess & Co Best House on the Block Habitat: The Field Guide to Decorating Down to Earth: Laid-back Interiors for Modern Living Feels Like Home

From escapist thrills to stories of self-discovery and solace, these authors discuss their most recent can't-put-it-down books sure to keep your Book Club talking about compelling characters in evocative settings. Panelists:With almost two million books in print in fifteen different languages, Karen White is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 28 novels, including the popular Charleston-set Tradd Street mystery series, The Last Night in London, Dreams of Falling, The Night the Lights Went Out, and Flight Patterns. She is the coauthor of All the Ways We Said Goodbye, The Glass Ocean and The Forgotten Room with New York Times bestselling authors Beatriz Williams and Lauren Willig. She grew up in London but now lives with her husband and two spoiled Havanese dogs near Atlanta, Georgia and on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Besides writing, Karen spends her time reading, playing piano, and avoiding cooking.Katherine St. John is a native of Mississippi and a graduate of the University of Southern California who spent over a decade in the film industry as an actress, screenwriter, and director before turning to penning novels. When she's not writing, she can be found hiking or on the beach with a good book. Katherine's novels are THE LION'S DEN and THE SIREN.Kristy Woodson Harvey is the New York Times-bestselling author of six novels, including Feels Like Falling, The Peachtree Bluff series, and Under the Southern Sky. A Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's school of journalism, her writing has appeared in numerous online and print publications including Southern Living, Traditional Home, USA TODAY, Domino, and O. Henry. Kristy is the winner of the Lucy Bramlette Patterson Award for Excellence in Creative Writing and a finalist for the Southern Book Prize. Her work has been optioned for film and television, and her books have received numerous accolades including Southern Living's Most Anticipated Beach Reads, Parade's Big Fiction Reads, and Entertainment Weekly's Spring Reading Picks. Kristy is the co-creator and co-host of the weekly web show and podcast Friends & Fiction. She blogs with her mom Beth Woodson on Design Chic and loves connecting with fans on KristyWoodsonHarvey.com. She lives on the North Carolina coast with her husband and son where she is (always!) working on her next novel.Moderator:Lyn Roberts has been a bookseller at Square Books in Oxford, Mississippi since 1988. Sometime after that she became the general manager of what is now four stores on five floors in three buildings on Oxford's town square in the center of town. She lives in Taylor with her husband Douglas. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest today is Charlotte-based interior designer, Gray Walker, of Gray Walker Interiors. She's a 20 year industry veteran known for her feminine design that mixes both modern and antique elements. Her work has been featured in publications such as Traditional Home, House Beautiful, Southern Living, and many more. Gray shares tips on how she manages to create a fresh look while showcasing heirloom pieces, where she makes bold choices, her love of outdoor lighting, and more. What You'll Hear on This Episode: When did Gray first know she wanted to be an interior designer? How does Gray begin the discovery process for her clients? How is Gray's home decorated and what is her current home project? What is Gray's philosophy and approach to using colors throughout the house? The importance of outdoor lighting. How Gray uses upholstered doors and where to get one. Where does Gray like to take risks in decorating? Decorating Dilemma  Hi Bethany, I think you could do the quartzite countertops like in the kitchen or choose a marble where the stone color pulls from the adjacent room. I would definitely extend the cabinets all the way to the ceiling. In terms of paint, I wouldn't use 3 colors. For the cabinet exterior would use a different finish of paint, maybe in a high gloss, that matches the wall color. For the inside of the cabinet, I would pull a soft color from the quartzite. You could also change the hardware and go for longer pulls on the uppers and/or consider centering the hardware on the lower cabinets and drawers. I would also mirror the backsplash--like use actual mirrors--that can extend the look you have from your Ballard mirror! You could definitely use some softness like a rug or curtains. The rug should match the interior color of the cabinets. And you need a WAY bigger chandelier. Think massive! Let's add some lamps on that back buffet, too. We aren't sure exactly where you live, but that view! You have a beautiful space. Good luck, Bethany, and we're so glad you found us! Mentioned in This Episode: Gray Walker Interiors Gray Walker Interiors on Instagram Kate's House “Outdoor Lighting Ideas to Make Your Yard Look Like a Luxury Resort” -The Wallstreet Journal

In this special episode of the Today's Homeowner Podcast, Danny talks with Jill Waage, Editor-in-Chief of "Traditional Home" at Better Homes & Gardens, about The Kuppersmith Project and current design trends. 

Fern Santini designs one-of-a-kind residences for a diverse group of clients across the U.S. The style of each home she helps create is driven by the unique site, the architectural style and her client's vision. Rather than apply a specific look across projects, Fern thrives on learning about each client's tastes and personal style to tailor a unique environment perfectly suited to them. She builds upon her client's affinity for art, reflects their history of travel and sometimes expresses their sense of humor. Her process involves listening to carefully reflect her client's tastes, and encouraging them to be open minded and think outside the box. This results in a completely distinctive expression true to each client.Fern works primarily on projects that are “ground up” from the initial architectural concept through to completion and move-in. This allows her to carefully compliment and accentuate the architecture and bring the interior style through to special touches outside the home.One of Fern's signature traits, which she has spoken about publicly for numerous organizations, is her commitment to collaboration amongst the entire design team. Her work style has shown that when creative, talented team members collaborate closely on a project, there is a synergy created that brings out the best in everyone involved, and provides a significant benefit for the client. Fern has worked with award-winning architects such as Paul Lamb, Mell Lawrence, Lake Flato, Gary Furman and Philip Keil, Dick Clark, and FAB Architecture. Her work has been published on the covers of Luxe, Renovation Style, and Belle (Australia), and has been featured in publications such as Milieu, Objekt International, Modern Luxury Interiors, Texas Architect, House Beautiful, Metropolitan Home, Traditional Home, Bridge for Design (UK) and Mountain Living. Her work can also be found in books such as Great Houses of Texas and Contemporary Texas Architecture. Fern has designed a custom rug collection for Kyle Bunting that delivers a contemporary twist on classic antique Turkish Oushak rugs, made from hair on hide in multiple color variations.Fern lives in her own unique environment in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Jerre Santini, two charming dogs and a stylish collection of vintage cars. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    On this episode of No More Excuses Wake Up! How I purchased my vacation home using my business bank statements.  I always wanted a vacation home in Florida. Five years I had this plan to purchase a home every time I tried doors were closed. Doors continued to close all the way to closing on the first home that we lost. We almost were not able to purchase this home because it appeared as if we had no income to purchase a second home because I was processing our taxes for years and was processing them incorrectly, so it appeared as we were not making any money. I was introduced to Business Bank Statement Loans and a broker that proved there is another way to purchase a home for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs. From this episode you will learn:                                                                                              ·    The definition of a business bank statement loan and who qualifies for one.·        Why I did not qualify for a traditional home loan. ·    Exactly what I did to purchase the vacation home using a business bank statement loan. ·        What you need to qualify. ·        Why we had to put down 20% on our vacation home as well as having reserves.  MY PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANTRA BUDGETPAY DEBTSAVEINVESTAND LIVE   ·         You can download my free budgeting spreadsheet at www.stenellthemoneytherapist.com while you are there watch my video as I portray Muhammad Ali showing you how I kick down closed doors.      ·         Book a 3-month 1-1 personal or business coaching call with me:  https://stenellthemoneytherapist.as.me/consultation     ·         Learn more about me and my agencies:     https://stenellmyersenterprises.com/       If you would like to be on No More Excuses. Wake Up! Podcast, please email me at contact@stenellthemoneytherapist.com    Have a question? Want to share a topic you think I should discuss? Email me your questions and suggestions at  /  contact@stenellthemoneytheraist.com   Connect with me atwww.stenellthemoneytherapist.comhttp://www.instagram.com/stenellthemoneytherapisthttp://www.facebook.com/moneytherapyinstitutehttps://linktr.ee/stenellthemoneytherapist                             MONEY ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS                                       THAT WAS NOT TAUGHT!                                    NO MORE EXCUSES! WAKE UP            

This week I wanted to share my interview I did last year with celebrity interior designer and 28 Black Tastemaker Mikel Welch. In this humorous interview you will learn from Mikel it doens't matter where you started, it's just important to focus on where you want to be. Mikel Welch runs a New York based interior design business, Mikel Welch Designs. Mikel is a former on-air personality of TLC's Trading Spaces, and his designs have been featured on HGTV, The Real Housewives Of Atlanta and Good Morning America. He has recently been featured on The Drew Barrymore Show for multiple episodes showing viewers how to transform spaces on budget with high style. His work has also been featured in Architectural Digest, Traditional Home, Elle Decor, People, The New York Times and several other shelter magazines.

Today we welcome the delightful Roger Higgins to the show. Roger is a Nashville-based designer that has been creating classic and timeless spaces for his clients for over 25 years. His work has been featured in Traditional Home, Architectural Digest, Style Blueprint, Nashville Lifestyles, and more. Roger takes pride in creating spaces that can not only be admired but lived in. We talk about his love of patterns, dining rooms, breaking the rules, and more. And why he doesn’t sweat the small stuff! What You’ll Hear on This Episode: Trials & Triumphs about Caroline’s basement project, another baby joining the HTD family (which also means a nursery!), and all about Karen’s trip to Scott’s Antique Market. How Roger is able to pull off a loose and casual style. Roger loves a neutral couch with patterns and texture. Our strong feelings on throw pillows. Why Robert loves his books—especially Elements of Style. Is painting the walls, trim, molding, etc., all the same color classic or trend? How to work with couples who have different styles. Robert’s tips for picking fabrics. Why does Robert love a dining room so much? Shedding light on a go-to way to quickly update the look of a room. Why Robert doesn’t sweat the small stuff. When is it better to recover or reupholster a piece vs. replace it? Decorating Dilemma  Hi Jenn, I personally think the chair can work just as it is. I will always go to draperies because I think they finish the room. The big-ticket items are probably the rug and the upholstery and because they are neutral and soft enough, I would be more inclined to pull a color from the rug and use it in the drapery panel; you only need one long rod along the wall for the panels and place the panels in between the glass sections. They don’t necessarily have to function—more for the aesthetic! The blue color from the rug is really nice. Also, I would change up the warmer-toned pillows like the burgundy and blush. Or find a bridge fabric that has those colors as well as the colors of the rug in it. It’s a very inviting aesthetic you have! So maybe they find something with all of these colors that has a fun pattern. There might be a bit of a sticker shock on the drapery, but it will be SO worth it. In the kitchen, I would maybe put some faux Roman or valance in the window over the sink. On the wall opposite the sink with the mirror, that would be a great place to maybe install panel molding and paint inside of that the color of your drapery. You could even upholster in there with the drapery fabric. It’ll be a very impactful statement and will tie everything in. I would love to see some kind of large lantern for a lighting fixture or just something heavy over the island. Even one with a shade the color of the drapery like the Margot could be perfect here! For the bar, if you’re open to painting, I love that pale grey-blue accent color from the rug like I talked about. You could do the cabinets on the bar that color. So, it would be the same color as the drapery and the panel wall in the kitchen. A lamp would also be pretty in there, too. We would take all of the small things out and slowly add them back until you get to the look you want. Caroline likes the idea of tiny art on the wall…almost like wallpaper out of art. Robert and Karen are open to that, but not as sold! Robert is more apt to paint the back wall the same color as the cabinets, stopping the paint on the inside corners just at the top of the window molding. Not on either of the sidewalls; just the back wall. We know we’ve given you a ton of different ideas here, so we can’t wait to see what you do. But we already love this room. The big stuff is mostly done here; you just need a few tweaks. So great job, Jenn! Mentioned in This Episode: R Higgins Interiors R Higgins Interiors on Instagram Elements of Style by Erin Gates

We are thrilled to welcome award-winning interior designer Melanie Turner, previously heard on Episode 10, back to the show! Melanie’s work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Veranda, Traditional Home, House Beautiful, and she just authored her first book Inviting Interiors: A Fresh Take on Beautiful Rooms. She is the founder of Atlanta-based Melanie Turner Interiors and has now launched a storefront in Montana. We talk about Melanie’s extremely varied style, her new book, her thoughts on colors, decorating with kids, putting a joyful spin on practicality, and so much more. What You’ll Hear on This Episode: All about Melanie’s new book Inviting Interiors: A Fresh Take on Beautiful Rooms. Where does Melanie’s unique creativity come from? How to have a house palette without being too matchy-matchy. Utilizing everything in your home. Pushing the boundaries with colors. The misconceptions about a family home and decorating with kids in the house. Making your house the most comfortable by thinking about how you live. What’s a hot kitchen and a cold kitchen? Melanie’s signature is often using distinctive art. Back to Melanie’s kitchens! Books are often the great divider with designers. What are Melanie’s thoughts? What does Melanie think future color trends will be? How to turn creature comforts into something that brings you joy. Decorating Dilemma Hi Angelique, Since you said you are done with dark colors, I wouldn’t paint the room that color you have picked out. Although it’s beautiful, it’s very saturated and will make the room feel dark. I would go one to two shades lighter if you want to do a color and be sure to add some white. Otherwise, I would paint it white and look for that teal in an accent pillow, chair, or something else small. The other thing I would suggest is moving the furniture around. I think the bed right next to the door and closet makes the space feel cramped. I would put the bed opposite the wall of the closet, put the desk closest to the door, and the dresser closest to the window so now you have two nightstands where you can add two lights on either side. The bookcase should be on the left as you open the door. That will leave you a clean Zoom background for when you’re working at your desk. We’re going to send you this drawing to show you where to put things! Another fun thing you could do would be to paint some of this furniture — properly! Be sure to sand so it doesn’t peel. If you end up painting the room white or ivory, then you could paint one of the pieces that teal you liked. We would really love to see some after photos! Good luck and thanks for listening all the way from Greece! Mentioned in This Episode: Melanie Turner Interiors Inviting Interiors available for Pre-order Episode 10: Melanie Turner Melanie Turner Interiors on Instagram

Susie Robb is a mom, interior designer, business owner, and author. Raised in west Texas, her love of interiors began under the study of her grandmother and piles of Traditional Home and Southern Living Magazine. Her love for design can be seen in her remodeling projects, the products she designs for her store and the vintage pieces she curates. Susie is owner and lead designer of shopfromsusie.com, on online-based home décor store. Most of her products are made here in Texas and around the United States. She commissions local artists and makers (while also including her own designs) to create a one-of-a-kind collection of home décor products. She is founder of the 626 Foundation, a non-profit, 501c3 interior design firm. Her heart is to offer families affected by life's tragedies HOPE for their future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grayson-mask/support

It’s Houston Week! We are kicking it off with Houston-based designer Marie Flanigan. Marie is an award-winning interior designer and the author of The Beauty of Home. Her work has also been featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, ELLE décor, Vogue, Southern Living, Traditional Home, and she also recently had a role on HGTV’s internationally broadcast series Property Brothers: Brother vs. Brother. We talk about Marie’s love of texture, fireplaces, breaking conventions, and the importance of how a space makes you feel. What You’ll Hear on This Episode: How Marie transitioned from her career in architecture to design. Molding or no molding? Marie’s love of using fireplaces as the focal point. How to decide on a focal point in a room. How lighting changes and affects design. Marie’s guidelines for mixing materials, particularly wood. Creating a flex space in the home using sliding doors. All about a growing topic: home offices. How Marie uses sconces. A bedroom in the Telluride project. How Marie likes to use sculptures and “found objects” as art. What is so thrilling about tension in design? Decorating Dilemma Hi Caryn, The first thing I would do is come up with a way to make the dining room feel special. Add drapery, paneling throughout the room, and I definitely think it’s important to case the entry. One thing that casing does for rooms is it allows you to start and stop a wall finish. Then I would take a look at the architecture of the space to see if first I could recess the mud function into the wall and then be able to close it off with doors. That way when you are using the dining room, you could shut off the mess that accumulates in mudrooms. If that’s not possible, I would definitely go with the paneling idea and let the mudroom cabinets be an extension of that paneling so that it follows the same detail of molding on the cabinets. Just make sure you have doors in that area so you can “hide the mess”. You could perhaps lacquer the room or choose a fun color to paint all of the woodwork so that way the garage door just disappears, or you could even have the paneling go across the doors to hide it. Another thought is if you don’t use the dining room often, you could restyle the dining room table so it’s more of a round entryway table and you relocate the chairs to somewhere else while they aren’t in use. If you really want to embrace this as a more casual room, you could even do a built-in banquette under the windows and change from a round table to a square or rectangular table that would allow it to be pushed towards the corner more. Then you could use that bar cabinet for storage. A large area rug could also help to feel the space larger. Good luck, Caryn! Mentioned in This Episode: Marie Flanigan Interiors Marie Flanigan on Instagram The Beauty of Home Forbes & Lomax Lutron Switches Bocci Outlets Telluride Project

Today our guest is Dallas designer Jean Liu. Her full-service interior design firm, Jean Liu Designs, specializes in high-end residential and commercial projects. In 2018 Jean was named one of House Beautiful’s 10 Next Wave Designers. Her work has also been featured in Traditional Home, Town & Country, Architectural Digest, Luxe, The Wallstreet Journal, and many others. We talk about Jean’s love for bold art, how to create a “Zen” kitchen, Jean’s great house with a great room, and much more. What You’ll Hear on This Episode: How to start enjoying art in your space. What is an art trainer? Jean’s unconventional path to a career in design. How Jean created a Zen kitchen. What Jean recommends for designing with kids in mind. Jean used to stalk her current house from afar…and one day she finally got it! What was Jean’s process for designing her own home? Designing a great room with different functions. Strategies for reusing furniture when moving to a new space. What motivates people to take on a brand-new style? How to make warm spaces in rooms that aren’t inherently cozy. Decorating Dilemma  Hi Laura, Yes, definitely take the symmetry into account and we have three recommendations for you. First, is to consider adding a linear fixture over your island that runs the length of the island. This will help detract the eye from the lack of symmetry and the true center of the room. Another option, given your husband’s height, would be to use a flush mount or semi flush mount throughout the kitchen. We love the Greta fixture! Finally, the last option we suggest is using gooseneck sconces over your window to let the lighting be handled through recessed cans throughout. What direction your windows are facing and the natural light you get may influence your choice. We usually recommend with any kitchen remodel that you strongly consider adding LED under cabinet lighting. You could also add some small lamps or tiny accents to your surfaces. We are all big fans of having dimmers for all lighting, as well! One thing to keep in mind is that you’ll never really be looking at the room straight-on, so it won’t be as noticeable as you may be worrying about. It’s great that you’re keeping it in mind, but don’t let it trip you up too much! Good luck, Laura! Mentioned in This Episode: Jean Liu Design Jean Liu Design on Instagram Jean’s Personal Home

Today’s guest is Dallas-based interior designer and business coach Traci Connell. Traci’s work has been featured in Traditional Home, Luxe Magazine, and many more. Traci is known for her signature method, “Ease of Glamour”, where she aims to create homes that are easy to design, easy to live in, and overall practical. She tells us what it means to make a home “bulletproof”, how she implements technology in her process, her advice for emerging designers, and more. What You’ll Hear on This Episode: Trials & Triumphs about dust jackets on books, a black cat on a white sofa, spring planting projects, and some funny decorating videos on designer Kevin Isbell’s Instagram. What Traci means by “bulletproof” homes and the evolution of performance fabrics. What is on the horizon for performance design? When is it okay to choose something more delicate in design? How Traci uses technology to improve clients’ ease of living. What Traci does to make large, open homes feel cozier. How to divide a space with drapery. When to use something classic vs. when to push boundaries. How Traci designed a house for a client that wanted no accessories. Why renovation is more challenging than new construction. What elements does Traci find make a home more joyful? Tips from Traci for aspiring and emerging designers. Decorating Dilemma  Hi Courtney, The biggest hiccup here is that it’s a long, narrow space. My initial thought is to flip the areas and put the TV over the fireplace. Then a sofa right in front on the wall in front of the fireplace. There is no room for a coffee table, but you could put two storage ottomans on either side of the sofa in a matching or coordinating fabric. Then you could roll those over when you’re watching TV and almost create a modular-type sectional. At the door where there is a bookshelf of shoes, I think you could use some vertical storage. You could definitely put a little rug right there, too. On the other side of the room where there is a door opening, you could flank two matching storage bookcases and you could store the toys there. That far side of the room is great for a play area. We think toy storage should not be in the entryway but rather where the playing happens…unless they are outside toys! You could also put two swivel chairs there that could be moved around. For the windows, I would add some panels in white oak or seagrass. For the window coverings, I would add Roman shades to all of the windows to match what you already have. If you do move the TV to the rock wall, I would add a light fixture that’s tight to the ceiling but sprawls out. Since you like the blue, you could paint the ceiling a light grey-blue in a satin or flat finish. You could even match the color inside the built-ins. If you really do entertain in this room, you could also add a mobile bar cart. The modular approach to the room will definitely give you more flexibility. For the dining room area with that “awkward space”, I would take out the white shelves in those curved niches. Then maybe wallpaper back in there and/or do floating shelves so it doesn’t go wall-to-wall. You can change the hardware and leave the bottom, but I love the curve. In the middle, if you can, take it all out. A nice and airy art light with a beautiful piece of large art would be lovely. The buffet can then be on the other wall for more storage. And then move a light over there, as well. Where that hole in the floor is where the hearth was, hopefully, you can patch it with wood because it doesn’t seem like you really want a fireplace. A little bit of construction there, but not too much. Well, there you go, Courtney! Those are your marching orders! Good luck! Mentioned in This Episode: Eden Brothers (Atlanta) Kevin Isbell Instagram Traci Connell Interiors Traci Connell Business Coach Traci Connell Instagram Traci’s Online Design

Welcome to Explore Home Podcast! Today we explore home with Lori Paranjape, owner of her own design firm based in Nashville, TN which focuses on luxury homes and new construction. Lori's work has been featured in publications like Domino, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful and Traditional Home. Discover how an English Literature major and former TV reporter turned her beloved hobby into a powerhouse interior design firm. Lori discusses how the tempo and style of interior design has changed over the last year with the arrival of Covid-19. From directing installations via Zoom calls to finding your groove when apart from your team. We also discuss how Lori uses Instagram, the impact it has on her business and some tips that could help you. To learn more about Lori and her firm we encourage you to visit redohomeanddesign.com and follow her on Instagram at @mrsparanjape.

Today’s guest is acclaimed interior designer and photographer Matthew Patrick Smyth. He has been on ELLE Décor’s “A” List, his work has been featured in House Beautiful, Traditional Home, New York Magazine and more. He also wrote a new book “Through a Designer’s Eye: A Focus on Interiors”. We talk about his polished yet comfortable spaces, his love of artisanal pieces and antiques, his attention to detail and light, and some touching personal stories. What You’ll Hear on This Episode: Trials & Triumphs about feeling at home in a temporary rental, a pregnancy announcement (!), COVID within the family, tearing down and rebuilding a house, a nightmare new build next door, considering new drapery, and dishwasher woes. Matthew explains how his process begins — starting with the floorplan. Where Matthew finds his artisanal pieces and what he loves about them. Matthew’s love of antiques led him to interior design and carries into all elements of his style. How Matthew’s experience as a photographer impacts his design. The ways Matthew was able to decorate a casual seaside home and still use antiques. Why Matthew has an affinity for round dining tables and what chairs he recommends. More about Matthew’s personal home and falling in love with it. Matthew uses upholstery to modernize an older house with all antique interiors. Matthew’s love of black(ish) paint. What Matthew does to individualize the work for his clients. Matthew shares about his work and friendship with Gloria Vanderbilt. How is a designer’s eye different from the average person’s? Decorating Dilemma  Hi Jenny, First of all, thank you for including the floorplan—so helpful! This is a very generous width for a dining room so the sideboard is not going to throw off the room; there’s still plenty of room and no flow problem whatsoever. It’s not a floor to ceiling piece, so your eye will go right over it. I would put a big mirror over the sideboard to reflect the windows and the beautiful view. That will really open up the room. It’s really important to keep that chandelier centered with the windows so I would not touch that. The table centered in the room is the way to go. It’s good that you’re thinking about it now…but don’t overthink it! It’s actually a nicely designed floor plan and well proportioned; I wouldn’t play with that. You’re in good shape, Jenny! Matthew Mentioned in This Episode: Matthew Patrick Smyth Matthew Patrick Smyth on Instagram Through a Designer’s Eye: A Focus on Interiors on Amazon Zillow Gone Wild on Instagram The Schwartz House on Instagram Chicology Roller Blinds

The Value of High Style The Value of High Style is where we talk to a top designer and a top art collector, two men who make their living knowing the difference between good and great, as we try and understand the relationship of great design with real estate.  John Barman has been honored as one of the AD100 by Architectural Digest, one of “The City's Best 100 Architects and Designers” by New York Magazine, and his work has been featured in the New York Times, Esquire, Interior Design, Traditional Home, and W, among other publications. His renowned clientele includes Wynton Marsalis, George Stephanopoulos and Alexandra Wentworth, Leonard and Allison Stern, Bryant Gumbel, Stone Phillips, Neil Simon, and Larry Silverstein. Barman was born and raised in New York City, and graduated from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania before turning to interior design and founding his eponymous firm. Our second guest, Richard Grossman, is best known as the President of Brown Harris Stevens where he manages all of the regional offices. What most people don't know about Richard is that he is a collector and expert in the subjects of midcentury modern architecture, contemporary and midcentury modern furniture and contemporary art at the very highest levels. We've all heard of the mythical Ferrari in the barn stories. Richard lives that myth. He and his husband Adam discovered a long- abandoned and crumbling apartment in the famed midcentury-modern Butterfield House, purchased it and undertook an extensive 2-year restoration. He has promised to give us a glimpse of the apartment during the show. What I want to know from Richard is where is the line between doing it for the passion versus making a wise investment? What is the value of a name brand architect or a name-brand designer? How has that changed? We want to understand Richard's process of choosing architects and designers, what went right, and what can we learn from his experience. Lastly, I want to point out a recent story in the Wall Street Journal that quotes Richard entitled, Custom Art is Helping High-End Homeowners Paint a Clearer Picture where he is quoted as saying, “Art by a well-known artist can also lend a cachet to the property, which is particularly important in higher-end listings . . . Walking into a home with high ceilings and a 9-foot high Christopher Wool painting in the foyer is very dramatic—and it certainly says someone successful lives here. That statement resonates with high-end buyers,” said Mr. Grossman. 

This week on the show we have 4 of the most talented interior designers in the greater New York area. I mean really top-drawer talent. We want to know from the very best designers about how they are thinking about the market for 2021. Let's discuss the intersection of designers and realtors, architects, builders and buyers.  How can top designers and real estate professionals help one another where it is mutually beneficial?Sometimes realtors need fast design, just enough style in order to sell it. So, how is staging different from styling?What room usually bothers the clients most? How can the designers help?Let's talk about design as a good investment. Is great design measurable? I see well-designed houses selling for 50% more than Zillow says its worth. Let's talk interior design as investment.Let's talk about the amateurs. I suspect that a lot of us try and save money and simply do it ourselves, copying the work of great designers. What separates the very best in the business from the amateurs?How has the business changed since Covid? What is the silver lining? This week's show is Lisa Ben-Isvy's idea and she'll be co-hosting with us. Lisa is the former publisher of New York Spaces and now has her own business connecting top interior designers, architects & realtors.John Barman - John Barman has been honored as one of the AD100 by Architectural Digest, one of “The City's Best 100 Architects and Designers” by New York Magazine, and his work has been featured in the New York Times, Esquire, Interior Design, Traditional Home, and W, among other publications. His renowned clientele includes Wynton Marsalis, George Stephanopoulos and Alexandra Wentworth, Leonard and Allison Stern, Bryant Gumbel, Stone Phillips, Neil Simon, and Larry Silverstein. Denise Davies - As D2's founder and CEO, Denise leads the design and product teams at D2Interieurs and is personally an avid collector of mid-century modern art, artifacts, and furniture. Prior to launching D2 in 2010, Denise had a 20 year career as a fashion executive in New York City, Los Angeles, and Florence. An active member of the design community in Fairfield County, Denise has expanded the D2 portfolio to include over 75 residences in New York City, Easthampton, Southampton, Fairfield and Litchfield Counties as well as throughout New York's historic Hudson Valley and most recently South Florida. John Douglas Eason - John honed his unique aesthetic in the style obsessed culture of Dallas – Fort Worth. The dramatic interiors of his youth sampled freely from historic styles and imbued John with a broad design vocabulary. In his first decade as an interior designer, John developed refined and richly crafted spaces while working on the grand homes of Greenwich, Connecticut. John's longstanding Manhattan-based practice has enabled him to work closely with clients over the years, evolving with them as their homes and families change and grow. At the core of John's work lies a sophisticated modern sensibility, tempered by respect for traditional design. Anjali Pollack  - New York based interior design firm Anjali Pollack Design was established in 2004. Since inception our goal has been to make each home entirely personal. Every project is a close collaboration between us and our clients; every space is tailored to the needs and aesthetic of those who will call it home. We create modern classic homes for the global traveler to live. Our aesthetic incorporates diverse styles to evoke an ambience that is subtly lavish, eclectic and intriguing. Making bold use of color, blending traditional and modern, our homes are vibrant, livable spaces.

We are on Day 4 of Nashville Week! This episode we are thrilled to be joined by another Nashville-based designer, Rachel Halvorson, of Rachel Halvorson Designs. Rachel found big success at a young age gracing the cover of Garden & Gun and she’s also been featured in LUX, Traditional Home, Southern Living and Better Homes & Gardens. Her work is incredibly varied; from farmhouse to contemporary to mid-century modern (MCM). We talk about how her approach is unique across every project, yet she manages to keep a clean style. We also talk about her go-to elements, her love of lighting, and the highly controversial “bookcase bathtub” that we mentioned in our last episode with Stephanie Sabbe. What You’ll Hear on This Episode: Rachel found herself on the cover of Garden & Gun for her custom-designed porch swings. How Rachel makes a farmhouse, a very popular Nashville look, feel more authentic and elegant. Don’t rush the process! Designing your home is a journey. Rachel shares her approach to designing her own space. The highly controversial “bookcase bathtub” picture from out last episode with Stephanie Sabbe‘s was actually Rachel’s. How she came up with it and why she got hate mail on it. One of the most fascinating parts of design for Rachel is interpreting what people love and how they want to live, then incorporating that into her design. She likes people to think of their home as a time capsule. Bookshelves are a particular challenge for Rachel mostly because other people ask her to pick out their books! Are people actually reading books anymore or just decorating with them? “Tammywood” was an MCM project Rachel did for two members of the Little Big band. It was every bit as eclectic as her client; a kind of Hollywood glamour meets Bohemian. More than ever with people being at home, they want their homes to reflect them and their style.  Rachel’s go-to elements are anything that has patina or is aged to give a house a sense of history. In terms of window treatments, she goes for lightweight to bring the outside in. Rachel likes to use texture, rather than additional pieces, to add layers and a statement to a room. Rachel is a fan of mismatching and adding in small vintage pieces to give a space character and make it feel “lived in”. Beds are the hardest part of her job; while room-planning and lighting are the easiest.  Rachel uses things like sconces and lamps to create soft, flattering lighting; partially inspired by her grandmother. Mentioned In This Episode: Rachel Halvorson Designs Rachel Halvorson on Instagram Decorating Dilemma Hi Sarah, This is a very cute room! The first thing Rachel always does in a project is paint and lighting. We would pull the dark blue color from that rug (and push that rug under your sofa a bit!) and paint around the fireplace and even the built-ins in a semi-gloss. We would even consider painting the shutters that same color…even the trim! There is a lot of attention on the TV, so we would suggest buying a Samsung Frame. Then when it’s off, it acts as a piece of art. For the bookshelves? Go get more books! Old leather books from a used bookstore could be really nice. If there is an outlet by the bookshelves, little lamps on either side would be a great addition. How about those teeny lamps you already have on your acrylic table? Then add one single larger lamp on that table. Maybe add some floor lamps and some sconces on the panel wall. You do need more furniture. You could fit two chairs; stay away from matching chairs but two in a neutral fabric would be nice. Toss some throw pillows with maybe the same dark blue and/ or the red brick. A small chair by the fireplace would be very cozy and help round out the room. Another side table on the side of that sofa will also work. For window coverings definitely go for some lightweight or sheer curtains. If that’s a working fireplace, put some wood in it and use it. If not, some pretty birchwood or fireballs for a nice ambience.

This episode comes to you from Day 3 of Nashville Week! Our guest is Nashville-based interior designer and nonprofit art gallery owner Julie Couch. Her work has been featured in Country Living, Southern Home, domino and she was named one of Traditional Home’s Rising Stars. She was also on DIY Network’s Nashville Flipped. This busy lady sits down with us to talk about her many projects, her love of performance fabrics and textiles, staying accessible and how to jazz up the popular all-white look. What You’ll Hear on This Episode: Julie’s doesn’t have a particular style, but she likes to pull her client’s requests through her own filter. She particularly likes performance fabrics. Julie likes the motto, “If you feel like you have to impress somebody at your house, then you don’t need to invite them over.” And that design is evident in designing her own home. Having kids in the house doesn’t mean you can’t have nice things; Julie didn’t alter her home much when her daughter was born. Life is short—make your home beautiful! Even on a budget. Julie wants to take the intimidation out of the building and design process, so she is very transparent. What the best plan and biggest challenges are for all-white rooms; and how to make them unique. All about the spiral slide one of Julie’s clients wanted in her kids’ playroom. One thing Julie is seeing is clients being adventurous with their bathrooms, laundry and mud rooms. How to layer in textiles to make the light and white rooms feel more cozy. With more people at home, they are decorating and designing their spaces. Julie believes designing your home should be accessible; she has a blog with free advice and encourages people to think of design as an ongoing process. With so many clients finding Julie through social media, she has really embraced it as a tool. Why one of Julie’s biggest dislikes are rugs that are too small. More about Julie’s nonprofit art gallery, G Grace Gallery, that benefits chronically ill children. Julie’s tips on how to start and display an art collection. How Julie is able to bring back an old-fashioned classic, café panels, and make it feel modern. Mentioned In This Episode: Julie Couch Interiors Julie Couch on Instagram Julie Couch on Facebook G Grace Gallery Decorating Dilemma Hi Lee, This room is adorable! We agree that the wallpaper would be so pretty and we would put it on every surface you can; walls, ceilings, everywhere. We would use a fun print but in a lighter color. For the window, a Roman shade mounted all the way up where it meets the ceiling will define the window but add a softness. Over in the niche, a little desk or vanity table would be really nice with a shaded sconce above it. Wired sconces on the angled ceiling would be great, as well. We love this room and can’t wait to see what you do with it!

My guest this week is Liz Ferro. Liz is a mother of two, wife, athlete, speaker, author of the books “Finish Line Feeling” and “Girls with Sole: A Girl-Power Guide to Unleashing Your Inner Superhero.” She is also the Founder and CEO of Girls With Sole, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing fitness and wellness programs to at risk girls. Liz lived in four foster homes before her adoption at the age of two. As a child, she was sexually abused by a neighbor and found solace in fitness and running. To date Liz has crossed many finish lines. She has completed 77 marathons, 2 50K Ultras, 5 Ironman Triathlons, and countless other road races and triathlons. The empowerment gained from sports led her to found Girls With Sole, which has received extensive national attention for its innovative and successful programming. She has been featured on the NBC TODAY Show, and in SELF, Runner’s World, Town & Country, Traditional Home and Family Circle magazines. She is the recipient of the 2016 Medical Mutual Pillar Award; the 2015 Women Who Excel Entrepreneur Award; and the 2014 SELF Women Doing Good Award, and many, many others too numerous to list here. You can connect with Liz on Instagram @girlswithsole or on her website www.girlswithsole.com.

Tobi Fairley is an award-winning interior designer and business consultant with over a decade of experience helping high-achieving, creative professionals take their companies and lives to the next level. When she’s not running her two seven-figure businesses, including an interior design firm and a consulting firm for artistic business owners, she’s busy leading an online membership community for ambitious professionals. Tobi specializes in transforming home and business environments to maximize productivity and well-being. She has been featured on television and in top-shelf publications including Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, The Huffington Post, Southern Living, House Beautiful, and Traditional Home. As the host of her Design You podcast, Tobi helps creatives design businesses and lives that they love. Tobi lives in Arkansas with her attorney husband and teenage daughter. https://tobifairley.com/ https://tobifairley.com/designyou/

We talk long-distance with our close friend designer Joe Lucas. Lucas who is based in LA, owns both Lucas Studio Inc. and Harbinger (LA + NY). As a former actor turned designer, Lucas is no stranger to the spotlight. Joe Lucas Studio, Inc. & Harbinger have been featured in House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Elle Décor,Veranda, Architectural Digest, Luxe Magazine, Domino, the LA Times, Angeleno, Angeleno Interiors, Wired and Design NJ.

Heather is joined today by Julie Couch, a renowned Nashville-based interior designer. Julie is a committed wife, mother of two, a member of the Southern Living Designer Network, and one of Traditional Home’s 10 Rising Stars. She is also a television veteran who charmed audiences on DIY Network series “Nashville Flipped.” Julie is passionate about creating curated and collected homes that are livable, affordable, and reflect each person’s style. On today’s episode, Heather and Julie discuss letting go of perfection, encouraging our daughters and sons to release pressure as they get older, how to freshen your home while you are stuck in it, navigating loss, and so many more great tips from such a sought-after, accomplished designer.  For more information on this episode including all resources and links discussed go to www.ThisIntentionalLifePodcast.com

Named “America’s Best Interior Designer” by CNN and Time Magazine, Sheila Bridges founded her own interior design firm in 1994. As Creative Director, Sheila has thoughtfully designed residences and offices for many prominent entertainers, entrepreneurs and business professionals including the 8,300 square foot Harlem offices for former President Bill Clinton and his staff. Sheila Bridges Design, Inc has also completed projects at Columbia University and Princeton University, bringing Sheila’s signature design aesthetic to interior spaces at both of these prestigious academic institutions. Bridges has been featured in numerous publications including Architectural Digest, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Interior Design, House & Garden, Domino, and Traditional Home magazines. She has also been included in Gotham and New York Magazine‘s Top Interior Designer’s lists, House Beautiful’s “Top 100 Interior Designers” as well as Elle Décor’s 2011- 2020 A List, which recognizes interior designers who exemplify continually relevant design. Sheila is also the author of two books: Furnishing Forward: A Practical Guide to Furnishing for a Lifetime, which was released in 2002 and The Bald Mermaid, A Memoir, published in 2013. Along with running a successful interior design business, Sheila hosted four seasons of Sheila Bridges Designer Living for the FINE LIVING Network, part of the Scripps Howard cable family. The sleekly produced half-hour weekly series and award winning hour specials showcased Sheila’s practical wisdom and hands-on advice. Sheila’s television show quickly became a trusted resource to help viewers define and express their sense of personal style in their own homes. In 1996, Sheila’s passion for interiors inspired her to design furniture and home furnishings under the name Sheila Bridges Home, Inc. Sheila’s home furnishing collections have been sold to design conscious consumers online, through trade showrooms, mail order catalogues and at such notable national retailers as Anthropologie and Bed, Bath & Beyond. Sheila is honored to have her Harlem Toile De Jouy wallpaper represented in the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum’s permanent wallpaper collection. Her designs have been showcased in many exhibits and museums throughout the country and Europe including The Museum of The City of New York,  The Studio Museum in Harlem, The Museum of Art and Design in New York City, The Brooklyn Museum, Museé De La Toile De Jouy in Jouy-en-Josas, France and most recently The Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC. Originally from Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Sheila Bridges moved to New York City in 1986. She holds degrees from Brown University and Parsons School of Design, and studied decorative arts at Polimoda in Florence, Italy. She lives in Harlem, New York.

Dallas based designer Jan Showers believes, “Design should relate to the way we live—it also should be beautiful, glamorous, comfortable and luxurious, even when very casual.” Showers style has been described by one of her clients as, “The interiors of Jan Showers & Associates are chic and timeless. They exude glamour and grace with an approachable and at ease feeling, much like Jan herself.” It’s fitting then that Jan has written two books on the subject: Glamorous Rooms and her follow-up, Glamorous Retreats, both published by Abrams. Glamorous Rooms is now in its twelfth printing. Together, her books display a cross section of the styles and decorative preferences that have made Jan and her firm one of the most prominent in the country. Jan’s third book, Glamorous Living, will also be published by Abrams in Fall 2020. Over the course of her career—spanning three decades—she has received many of the profession’s highest honors. Her magazine credits alone place her in the highest echelon of designers. They include Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, Veranda, House Beautiful, InStyle, Traditional Home, British Home and Garden, Harper’s Bazaar, and Luxe. Architectural Digest has named Jan Showers & Associates to the AD100, its preeminent directory to the international world of design. Jan’s to the trade furniture and lighting collection, the Jan Showers Collection, highlights her signature style. The Collection was created over 20 years ago and is available at showrooms throughout the U.S. Jan Showers & Associates announced a furniture line, the 1308 Collection, in the fall of 2018 which is available only at her showroom in Dallas Design District at 1308 Slocum Street. For more than 20 years Showers has been a pioneer of French antiques for the Dallas community and designers. She travels internationally in search of antiques she imports both for her Dallas showroom and for the specific needs of her design clients. Collaboration is very important to Jan and her team. She has created a complete lifestyle collection for Kravet Couture, a line that includes fabrics, wall coverings, rugs, furniture, and lighting. Showers second Kravet furniture collection was introduced in 2019. Being released in spring 2021 will be her second line of fabrics with Kravet. Her other partnerships include a hand-knotted rug series for Moattar, Inc., a lighting series with L.A. based designer Joe Cariati and a cowhide rug collection for Kyle Bunting.

Lauren Liess is a decorator, product designer, shop owner, TV personality and author known for her natural, relaxed style and down to earth approach to design and living.  Lauren writes the blog Pure Style Home, where she has been sharing bits of her life as a mother of five, interiors projects, and design philosophy for over a decade. She believes in living a simpler, more relaxed life in homes that are real, natural and lack pretense, and encourages an appreciation of the natural beauty around us and fully enjoying the present moment with those we love. She and her husband/business partner, David, host the HGTV show Best House on the Block, which features the design and renovation of Washington, DC-area homes by the couple. They recently opened up a real estate brokerage in Great Falls, Virginia where they rehab properties and sell them.  Lauren’s first book, bestselling Habitat: The Field Guide to Decorating, was published in Fall of 2015 and was chosen by NPR as a “Book of the Year.”  Her newest book, Down To Earth: Laid Back Interiors for Modern Living, was released in October 2019 and was also a bestseller.  She has furniture collections, a tile collection, a kitchen cabinet collection, and a fabric line.  Lauren and her projects have been featured in numerous national publications including Southern Living, Traditional Home, House Beautiful, Luxe, Better Homes and Gardens, Domino, Martha Stewart Living, and Country Living.

Inspired by architecture, art, fashion, and travel, Suzanne Kasler designs spaces and products that are luminous, distinctive, and timeless. Suzanne’s designs always reference the past but move towards the future with an edited and discerning eye on the present. Mixing the high and the low, traditional and contemporary, the new and the old — creating signature interiors and products that convey a sophisticated simplicity. Her designs inspire everyone to live a more beautiful, stylish, and authentic life. Suzanne’s work has been published in major design magazines, including Architectural Digest, Elle Décor,House Beautiful, Traditional Home and Veranda. She has been named to Architectural Digest’s AD100 and Elle Décor’s A-List. Her award-winning interiors have been captured in three books with Rizzoli, Inspired Interiors, Timeless Style, and her most recent title, Sophisticated Simplicity. In addition to designing timeless interiors for her clients, Suzanne has produced signature lines for Ballard Designs, Hickory Chair, La Cornue, Lee Jofa, and Visual Comfort.

Celerie Kemble’s priority is always to express the personality and sentiment of her clients through gracious interiors. Celerie is known for her professional versatility in terms of budget, location, and style. She’s full of clever solutions that delivera mix of pragmatism and beauty. Never one to dismiss nuance or drama, Kemble seamlessly engages both forces to create dynamic and comfortable rooms.Over the past twenty-two years, her work has included homes and commercial spaces across the United States and the Caribbean, many of which have been featured in Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Veranda, Elle Decor, Traditional Home, Luxe, Florida Design, Better Homes and Gardens, Country Living, The Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and more.Celerie is the author of “To Your Taste” and “Black & White (and a Bit in Between)” from Clarkson Potter publishers. She has been included in Architectural Digest’s AD100, House and Garden’s 50 New Tastemakers, House Beautiful’s Top Designers, Elle Décor’s A-List Designers, Luxe’s Gold List, and more. Her licensed product lines include fabrics, trimsand wallpaper for Schumacher, lighting and occasional furniture with Arteriors, outdoor furniture with Lane Venture, decorative accessories and bar furniture with Maitland-Smith, decorative wood flooring with Mirth, drapery hardware with Classical Elements, tufted, broadloom, and natural fiber rugs with Merida, and mirrors with Mirror Image. All of which aim to provide designs that delight Celerie and deliver the utility she believes must always be present in any item purchased for the home. 

After earning a degree in architecture from Columbia University and mentoring under renowned decorator Miles Redd, Nick Olsen started his eponymous firm in 2010. Nick creates comfortable, stylish interiors that nod to the past and his arch sense of humor while maintaining an air of modernity. Hallmarks of his aesthetic include mixing antiques and contemporary art, playing with scale and texture contrasts, and creating unexpected color combinations--all while tending to the unique needs of each client. Recent projects include a mid-century modern home in Cincinnati, separate Park Avenue apartments for members of the same family, and a Nantucket vernacular summer home and guest house. At age 24 Nick's first studio apartment landed on the cover of Domino magazine, and one his first decorating projects made the August 2013 cover of The World of Interiors. His projects have also been featured in Architectural Digest, Veranda, House Beautiful, Traditional Home, British Homes & Gardens, and the Wall Street Journal. Nick has been named to ELLE Décor’s A-List for the past two years and he currently resides in lower Manhattan. In this episode of The Style Files, Nick and Paloma discuss how Nick pivoted from architecture to interior design, how he connected with his mentor, Miles Redd, the process of renovating his farmhouse in upstate New York, and what it's like to design a room in the Kips Bay Showhouse.

Looked upon as the “go-to” expert for all things re building and beyond, Scott's been interviewed by a wide variety of talk and news shows. From building “green” or conventional to “fire-proofing” your home, to spiritual/metaphysical to scientific to luxurious lifestyle and empowerment. His path to where he is now with a multimillion dollar company and aligning himself with premier AIA architect William Hefner (Studio William Hefner), is also quite an inspirational success story…overcoming obstacles, holding to his vision. Scott has not only redefined what a home should be, but his vision has reached millions, stretching what we thought was the norm for simple construction. Scott's vision, creativity and mission reach farther than mere construction. Unlike other building contractors, Scott has a fresh, inspirational, unique perspective and knowledge about life, building (residential/commercial) and how it all really affects our lives...what we can do to be proactive in making changes to improve the quality of our lives...mentally, emotionally, spiritually. He brings you to a new level of awareness, which is not only an eye-opener, but entertaining as well. He applies his expertise and insight to every jaw-dropping, creme de la creme, multi-million dollar property including LEED Platinum certified home of noted actor-environmentalist, Ed Begley Jr. Scott is a favorite among a long list of billionaires and celebrities (e.g., Paul Allen, Taio Cruz, actors Kevin James and Kevin Costner, John Paul DeJoria, London's Savoy Hotel, LA's AOC restaurant, San Francisco's Saint Francis Hotel, restaurants for Gordon Ramsay and Michel Mina. An articulate, unique writer and photographer, Scott is a continuing contributor for select publications including GLADYS and Builder & Developer national magazines. He's been interviewed and covered just about any topic from: DIYs to trends in building homes, remodeling, empowerment, sustainability, celebrities, home improvement, lifestyle, celebrity homes, architecture, metaphysics, interior design, health, repurposing, recycling, deconstruction, new technology, “green” ecology, building, design, cooking (yes cooking)…and building as an art form. GLADYS Magazine listed Scott as one of their top 100 favorite influencers in their fall 10th Anniversary issue along with “A” listers such as Oprah, Gordon Ramsey, Martha Stewart, and Madonna! Scott also has a strong presence in other media platforms. Malibu's Choice Award for Green Construction 2017 Recipient, his unique approach to building has landed him guest and featured appearances in numerous, highly respected media outlets such as Hallmark Channel's Home & Family Show, Lifestyle Magazine TV, Studio 11 Fox News, Spectrum News, Hal Eisner's “In Depth,” “What The Hal?” CBS, TV, KTLA, HGTV, Adam Carolla Show, Evox Television, and national magazines such as Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Luxe, House Beautiful, Interior Design, Builder & Developer, Los Angeles Times, Metropolitan Home, Oprah, Going Organic, Traditional Home, Cliche, Milieu, Focus, Gladys and many more. At the age of 5, Scott spent his childhood inventing contraptions and experimenting on how to perfect a home. He was consumed with a fascination about the way things work and dreamed of becoming a builder. When Scott was 15 years old, after following his calling and wining numerous awards for his work, his teacher selected him for an experimental curriculum to immerse him in the world of architecture, construction and design. Following his passion at the age of 20, he earned his general contractor's license and launched his business building his client's home by day and designing them by night. Although his services were quickly sought after, he felt that a better understanding of design could elevate the final product. Scott temporarily put his clients on hold after he was hand-selected to study and work with one of the world's most influential designers, Barbara Barry. He focused for over five years learning the best-kept trade secrets of design, harmonies and mathematical proportions. He continued to gain even more valuable experience and further evolve his design insights while working at the prestigious Studio Hefner. After weaving 24 years of construction, architecture and interior design experience, as COO, Scott Harris co-founded Building Construction Group in 2005 with stellar AIA architect, William Hefner. The firm is based on placing the client's needs first and bringing a welcomed, well-rounded, luxury five-star product & service experience that has been sought out by many of Los Angeles' elite. This unique philosophy has quickly turned this company into one of the most respected construction firms in Los Angeles. Scott is deemed one the foremost building (general) contractors and the industry's noted “triple threat” (design, architecture and building) “go-to” experts for residential and commercial properties specializing in environmental (“green”), new technology, renovation, deconstruction, reconstruction, restoration and building as an art form. ABOUT BUILDING CONSTRUCTION GROUP: Building Construction Group was founded on the principals of building integrity, transparency and the revival of old-world honor and respect. Combining the lost art of construction and home in a modern, environmentally sensitive, luxury 5-star client-centric experience, BCG gives rise to new opportunities for clients and many of the finest craftsmen. The firm is one of the few that has an inherent sensitivity to design, as well as their client's vision and voice. They offer grounded guidance to their clients throughout the process and they relentlessly seek new ways to remain at the forefront of technological advancements, sustainable living and design. Building Construction Group's COO and co-founder, Scott Harris, is a multifaceted leader with extensive and comprehensive experience in design, architecture and construction management. This more rounded business approach has helped to create a more streamlined development of quality projects, ultimately creating a uniquely elevated product, earning them a place as one of Los Angeles' most respected and premier construction firms as well as Scott receiving 'Malibu's Choice Award' for Green Construction 2017.

Lisa Merkle's work has honorably been featured in Architectural Digest, HG Magazine, Elle Decor, Traditional Home, Angelino Magazine and among other illustrious Interior Design trade publications.   Lisa honorably got her start in the design field in Los Angeles, at the very young age of 20.   Her classical design training featured a specialization in Spanish, French, Italian antiquities and extremely sophisticated hand craftsmanship polished at the finest and most exclusive iconic design firms in Los Angeles, while attending the highly regarded UCLA Architectural and Interior Design Program.    It was while working at the iconic Los Angeles design firms that Lisa Merkle had the the honorable opportunity to work with  dozens of icons and celebrities including as Ellen DeGeneres,  Lionel Richie, Christina Aguilera, Larry King, Wayne and Janet Gretzky,  among scores of fortune 100 entrepreneurs, heads of state, record executives, luminaries and celebrities.   It is also here where Lisa learned exquisite attention to detail, formal craftsmanship paired with the incredible opportunity to learn and practice classical design at the most beautiful world class residences in Los Angeles and the world.          Lisa has expanded on this knowledge of formal     craftsmanship, with a modern, exciting twist in her own    firm for the last 7 years- now with hundreds of projects successfully completed.   Lisa now assembles incredible teams and executes full contemporary, transitional modern and classic design in residences in the 5-10m range.

Are you being intentional about the DESIGN of your life? When we think of design...we think home interiors. We think of designing a website. But what about your life? Your business? While we it isn’t as simple as picking out fabrics or a color scheme, guest Tobi Fairley believes that we can all be in control of our life’s design to feel better about our interior...our money, our work and our relationships Tobi Fairley is known for her bold use of color in interior design, but she’s also one of the nation’s most progressive-thinking entrepreneurs. Tobi is passionate about her full-service interior design company and her consulting firm which are focused on helping clients design their homes, their businesses, and their lives, with a special interest in promoting wellness and balance for entrepreneurs, CEOs, and creatives. Tobi established her firm more than 19 years ago and her projects have spanned the nation and beyond. Her award-winning interior design, product design and ideas have been featured on television and in publications worldwide including House Beautiful, Veranda, Traditional Home, Huffington Post, HGTV, The Wall Street Journal, Southern Living, Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, Coastal Living, Southern Cottages, Creative Live, the Chicago Tribune, and MSNBC. In 2017, Tobi was a columnist for Traditional Home magazine with a feature in each issue chronicling her own home renovation and reveal. Learn more about Tobi on her website TobiFairley.com and connect with her on Instagram @TobiFairley.

What you’ll learn in this episode: Why jewelry collectors should pay attention to costume jewelry. How costume jewelry can be a way to boldly express yourself and your unique style. Why Costume Jewelry Collectors International (CJCI) was founded. The resources CJCI provides to members across fifteen countries. What exciting speakers, events and sponsors attendees can anticipate for the October 23-25, 2020 CJCI Convention. About Costume Jewelry Collectors International: CJCI is a global network dedicated to the study, enjoyment and promotion of collectible costume jewelry. The organization brings people together through yearly conventions held around the United States, social networking, and sharing of jewelry information and resources. About Pamela Wiggins Siegel: Pamela Wiggins Siegel is a freelance writer, editor and appraiser specializing in antiques and collectibles with an emphasis on costume jewelry. She has been buying, selling and collecting vintage costume jewelry for more than 30 years. Pamela currently sells vintage jewelry through her Chic Antiques by Pamela, RubyLane.com shop and eBay as well as at The Austin Antique Mall in Austin, Texas. She is the author of “Warman’s Costume Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide,” which covers jewelry ranging from late-Victorian to contemporary collectible pieces. Her past works include “Warman’s Jewelry 5th Edition: Identification and Price Guide; Buying & Selling Antiques and Collectibles on eBay” and “Collecting with Kids: How to Inspire, Intrigue and Guide the Young Collector.” About Pamela Wiggins Siegel: Melinda Lewis is a jewelry historian who has been involved with the online vintage costume jewelry community for the last 14 years. She has worked with internationally renowned fashion stylists and publishers to provide jewelry for books and print-based advertising in magazines. Her jewelry collection has been featured in M.A.C., Anna Sui and Pascali print advertising as well as in “Vintage Jewellery: Collecting and Wearing 20th Century Designs,” “Carltons Vintage by Caroline Cox,” Adore Magazine, Traditional Home magazine and on the cover of Vogue Italia. She is the author of “The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume Jewelry” and writes a monthly column for Your True Colours magazine. Additional resources: Costume Jewelry Collectors International Website CJCI Convention 2020 Website “The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume Jewelry” Book Website The Jewelry Stylist Website Costume Jewelry Collectors International Facebook The Napier Book Facebook The Jewelry Stylist Facebook Melinda Lewis’ Twitter Pamela Wiggins’ Twitter

3 razones por las cuales deben escuchar el episodio Aprende sobre las técnicas de color y complementación de elementos con la utilización de las floresConoce la importancia del presupuesto desde la perspectiva de un creativoEscucha y aprende sobre todo lo relacionado al diseño de vitrinas y tiendas en NYC Conoce a Julio Jiménez Julio Jiménez  es un artista y diseñador floral de tercera generación. Julio tiene títulos en diseño de interiores, educación y bellas artes. En 1989, después de graduarse de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, llega a Nueva York para estudiar moda y diseño floral en la Escuela de Diseño de Parson. Julio fue contratado en Macy's Herald Square por su experiencia en arquitectura y visual merchandising. Actualmente es consultor de diseño independiente y director creativo de su compañía en JimenezDesignStudio la ciudad de Nueva York y brinda clases en el Jardín Botánico de Nueva York. Los trabajos de Julio han aparecido en revistas altamente destacadas como: Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, NY Times, Bride's Magazine, House & Garden, Woman's Day, Traditional Home, Gotham y otras publicaciones importantes. Sus diseños únicos han sido creados y apreciados por las principales celebridades y miembros de la realeza. How to… Crear tu presupuesto de diseño por proyecto Identifica tus necesidades Es importante que sepas que realmente estarás usando y que es estrictamente necesario. Muchas veces la creatividad nos traiciona en esta parte pues queremos añadir tantas cosas que se nos puede salir de la manos. Una buena técnica es simplemente realizar un “reverse engineer” pon todo lo que realmente piensas y posterior ven pensando cómo lo puedes hacer sin incurrir en ese costo, así quedarás con solo lo completamente necesario.  Busca alternativas reales Luego que tengas tus alternativas las cuales son necesarias se real con los precios y calidad. A veces las marcas son solo eso marcas, determina la calidad y el valor del producto que es necesario para tu ejecución.Consejo al menos busca 3 alternativas de un mismo ítem así podrás hacer una comparativa real de “price point”.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/commandzpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/commandzpodcast/support

In this episode you’ll meet Kelly Golightly @kellygolightly a Palm Springs based blogger who curates a sparkling style guide for the modern-day Audrey Hepburns of the world. Providing ideas and inspiration for living a colorful life of style and charm, Kelly Golightly covers fashion, interiors, entertaining and travel, with an emphasis on infusing glamour into the everyday.A former lifestyle editor and fashion columnist who began her career at AOL, Kelly Lee is a sought-after style expert, writer, creative director, social media influencer and tastemaker who has topped the Vanity Fair Best Dressed List and been named Rachel Zoe’s blogger crush. Kelly, whose life goal is to live in a Slim Aarons photo, calls Palm Springs home, which she calls the happiest place on earth. She lives and works with her “Fred Baby,” husband and photographer Fred Moser, whom with she co-created the Slim Aarons Poolside Gossip reunion photo, Poolside Reunion, which was featured in The New York Times. She’s also the proud mom of a 2-year-old cockapoo puppy named Odee Golightly.As the ""unofficial ambassador of Palm Springs,"" she has appeared on the cover of Locale Magazine, Diablo magazine, Desert Magazine, the Palm Springs City Guide, and starred in a commercial for the City of Palm Springs showing off her favorite spots.Her home, Villa Golightly, was the Modernism Week Showhouse in 2017 and was featured in Traditional Home Magazine. Kelly’s design work has been featured in California Homes and Design, Traditional Home, Better Homes & Gardens and Darling Magazine, among others.You can follow along on her journey here in Chicago @kellygolightly!We're also answering this weeks question from @stylinbrunette! Tune in to catch the Q&A!————Join the Cliquish Membership Club:www.cliquish.co --------- Shop Rent The Runway:http://bit.ly/CliquishRTRCode: CLIQUISH ————“When Being Cliquish Is Good” ShowCast is the half talk show, half podcast for female content creators.Let’s face it, life’s already hard as hell. And trying doing it as a woman who wears many hats; entrepreneur, wife, mom, friend, can sometimes feel pretty daunting. And when you mix in the roller coaster ride that is building an online presence and community - yikes!That’s why we aim to champion real conversations that foster community, friendship, and ultimately remind us that every woman should have her own clique. And by clique we don't mean the “you-cant-sit-with-us type”, but the kind that brings together like-minded women and builds up rather than tears down.We want to give you a space to shape your mindset to be smarter in business, tougher on nonsense, kinder to yourself and the know-how to thrive on the interwebs of the wildly unknown. “When Being Cliquish Is Good” is more than a tagline at Cliquish®, it’s a mindset. The bottom line – a woman can thrive when she’s got herself a healthy, kickass community, and we’re bringing this message to you weekly. In every episode, our host Alle Pierce grabs a glass of wine, cozies up in the cutest AirBnb and interviews some of the most inspiring women content creators from coast to coast. Get into our live ShowCast episodes on IGTV or stream each episode on all podcast streaming platforms.Support the show (https://www.cliquish.co/showcast)

Chad James, founder and principal of the award-winning design firm Chad James Group based in Nashville, TN. With a rich portfolio, Chad James Group works to create custom residential and commercial construction, including bespoke boutique hotels, refined restaurants, and perfectly appointed homes. The internationally recognized firm has been published in The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Traditional Home and Billboard Magazine, to name a few. Award-winning designer Chad James was honored as a 2017 Rising Star of Design by Traditional Home.Designing a beautiful home is not an easy task, especially if you want it to feel comfortable with your lifestyle. Chad James, an interior designer in Nashville, states that one of the biggest misconceptions in interior design is that design does not follow function. This means that many people believe that if you want a well-designed home, you better be prepared to tiptoe around the house rather than actually using the furniture.  That is why when it comes to Chad James and his design team, their first thoughts are about the types of memories their clients will share with their families.During the show, Chad recalls his fondest memories in his childhood home and how they were a big part in shaping who he is today. The majority of his family lives in Muscle Shoals Alabama. This is where he and his older sister were raised by his mother and father. He shares with us that both of his parents were very creative and were great at making their house feel like a home. His father was a musician and would always be playing music inside the house, while his mother was more of a creative all around. One of his favorite memories was during his 7th birthday, when his mother created a carnival themed party. He said she took cardboard boxes and created carnival characters and games out of them. James truly appreciated everything his parents did for him and his sister.Chad also described his relationship with his sister as oil and water while they were growing up. His sister, who is 5 years older than him, is “the most intellectual person I know” he states. Achieving academic heights was easy for her, but being creative was a little bit difficult for her. On the other hand, he had to truly work hard to achieve B status in school, but creativity was like second nature. Although they differed in many areas, Chad’s parents were good at not comparing him and his sister to each other. He recalled his mother saying that “comparison is the thief of all joy” and to this day Chad continues to live by those words.Chad attributes his success and ability to create well designed homes and functional living space to his mentor, Landy Gardner, and his parents. While Gardner was able to show him the ins and outs of the industry, it was his parents who showed him what a true home really feels like.What do you do to make your house a home? Does your childhood home influence the home you have created for yourself now, like Chad’s has? Tell us your thoughts!SHOW LINKS:Visit Host Kristin Llamas at:Websites: www.kllamas.com | www.llamasart.comInstagram: @kllamasart @llamasartshowFacebook: @kllamasart @llamasartshowYouTube: KllamasFIND MY NEW BOOK ON BOOKSHELVES!: ¿Como te Llamas? Everyday Llamas You Might KnowVisit Guest Chad James at:Websites: http://www.chadjames.com/Instagram: chadjamesgroupMUSIC BY:Alfonso Llamas

1.  INTRO  We met Ray and Joanne Hallare at the Design Influencers Conference in Atlanta in February.  We were introduced to them by Mally Skok, a South African born designer, textile/wallcovering artist and friend who lives in Boston.  She was working with them on a furniture collection. Ray and Joanne work with their family factory in the Philippines that has been manufacturing furniture for over 30 years for high end brands in the US.  We are happy to introduce this brother and sister duo and have them tell us a bit more about them and their company. A.     What did you do prior to starting Dowel Furniture? B.     What was your motivation for starting this company?                i.         How did you figure out how you wanted to position yourselves as a new furniture company in this industry? 1.     Tell us about your collections and how licensing became a viable business model? 2.     Who are your current design partnerships with? 3.     Tell us how you met Mally Skok and how the collaboration came to be. a.     What do you look for in a designer partnership? C.     I love that you can customize pieces for designers – how does that work? D.    How do you work together as partners?                 i.         Do you agree on most business decisions?               ii.         What are some lessons your parents have taught you of their 30 years of experience in this industry?   E.     ANNOUNCEMENTS                i.         Dowel Furniture will be in the IHFC Building on the main floor – Interhall #112 which is a great place to be with lots of traffic.  You must see this furniture in person.  If you have already seen it, they have redone most of the collection in different finishes and fabrics.  You will also see Ray and Joanne’s friendly faces as they are always smiling and have great energy!               ii.         Interesting Panel:  Ray will be on the panel entitled “How to Work with White/Private Label: The Benefits of Building Your Own Brand .  This will be moderated by Jill Wage of Traditional Home.  Other panelists are Lynai Jones of Mitchell Black, Mabley Handler – Hamptons Interior Designer and Michelle Nussbaumer, Dallas Interior Designer, textile and furniture designer and author.  Sunday 10/20 from 3:30 to 4:30 in Suites at Market Square Seminar Room.

Angie Hranowsky has been named one of the “20 Designers to Watch” by Traditional Home, included in Southern Living’s “Top Five Fastemakers” and featured in House Beautiful amongst many others. Based in Charleston, Angie's style combines modern, vintage, chic and colorful all to highlight the taste of lifestyle of her clients. She joins the show today to talk about finding the confidence to take risks, gives us a peek into her favorite projects, and shares a few of her favorite resources for buying vintage and antique. What You’ll Hear on This Episode: Triumphs about awesome birthday gifts including new lamps, giant watercolor paper rolls, and mid-century modern sculptures. Trials regarding kitchen shelves, very expensive power bills, and a nightmare situation with Taryn’s little boy. Angie’s background, and how she got into design and started her own business in Charleston. The Coastal Living Idea House, and how Angie went into it with the intention of making it look like a real project rather than just an idea. Why Angie gravitates towards using colors, especially purple, yellow, and turquoise. A few of Angie’s tips to get homes to feel beachy and coastal, without being too obvious in design. Angie loves to mix all sorts of styles and textures, and has been incorporating modern, vintage and found pieces for years.. How Angie made the best of economically challenging times, and some of her personal budget friendly tips for making the home look beautiful. How Angie ended up working with Darius Rucker and his wife, and the great time they had creating something original and chic while transforming their newly built home. Your house can be more about the art and the objects, doesn’t have to be all about color. Angie’s theory on threading color similar value and tone throughout the house. Angie’s new project of a kitchen house, and how it might be the most colorful project she has done yet. Angie’s unusual use of light fixtures, and why she tends to use vintage lamps to support originality in the homes. Why it’s important to treat your furniture, to kid, pet and spill proof your home. How to get a proper foyer, and why a package drop off room may be a thing in our near future. Mentioned In This Episode  ARCHES  Watercolor  Paper The Little Tart Bakeshop Lamp Arts City Issue Coastal Living Idea House Angie Hranowsky House Beautiful 1st Dibs Matthew Quinn @angiehranowsky Pic of Drapery next to fireplace - HTD will put in Decorating Dilemmas: Angie has had the same scenario before, and looks like there is plenty of room on either side of the fireplace. (We think!) If there indeed is, drapes would cozy up the room and add warmth to the space. Bamboo blinds would work, if they are mounted up high behind the rod with an outside mount. The other option besides panels on either side of the fireplace is doing drapes on the long wall, and using custom Roman shades using the same fabric. If the space between the drapery and the fireplace is too close, you may have to do the Roman shades to match the style of the drapes.  

This week we're gaining perspective of home buying options that are growing in popularity with Bridget Jackson. We explore tiny home options, growth of Phoenix, and the environment that make us look for alternative ways to afford housing expenses and live our best lives!

You can find Anna's work on instagram @annabondocartist  and her website http://www.annabondocartist.com/ Anna Bondoc is a Los Angeles based artist, writer, and educator who was originally born in the Philippines, raised in Ohio, and now resides here in LA with her husband, her daughter, and their dog penny. In 2005, Anna started her business on the Bondoc designs, creating just very intricate layered paper cuts for fine art creations, stationery, and creating patterns. Her work has been featured in Apartment Therapy, Traditional Home, as well as Cloth Paper & Scissors, and in 2012 she created a how to book called Simply Paper Cutting. However, since then she has changed gears and she is now working with Pen and Ink, as well as with Alcohol Inks, and I'm curious to talk to her today to find out what else is on the horizon. Ever since I've known her she has been curious, been innovative, and always trying her hand at different things. So I'm really excited to welcome her to the podcast today and learn what else is on the horizon. Katty: As long as I've known you, you have been dabbling in some sort of a creative endeavor, which is so interesting for me and looking in it's always been so exciting to see all the various mediums that you're touching. I'd love to tell our audience really talk about how you got your start and, you know, where you are today. Anna: Sure. Well, I love that you use the word dabbling because it sort of characterizes how I approach creativity. And if you ask me how I got my start it, I often have no answer because I have never until recently, and I'm now 50, I hadn't considered myself an artist in professional terms, until I don't know the last five or so years. I know it sounds late but I think because I have always been motivated by almost being a beginner, and being a little bit out of my element and trying a new medium. It's taken me a long time to realize that is my primary motivation and it is not a singular, you know, painting, drawing, graphic design. I've just followed my curiosity, to a large extent, and that's led me to, every medium from Paper Cutting to Pen and Ink drawing to photography graphic design and it's taken me a while to reconcile myself with that because dabbling is not something that I was brought up to do. I was brought up to focus and to choose and so I never really committed to one type of art or creativity, and that's just the way I am, even though I have tried to commit to one thing or another. So there's been actually no particular start, but where I find myself now is an interesting time that you come to me because I finally had my first solo show of art, and had a business which didn't do so well under my belt, but I feel like an artist and they have not gone back to teaching which is what I did in between doing creative projects. But I had a bit of sort of fallow period at the start of January where I had this great show and everybody said to me, “oh you're going to keep drawing, or your going to keep doing your paintings, you have momentum now you've had sales.” And to be honest, when I sat down with myself I just was not feeling it for those things anymore, and they felt like finite experiences as though I'd written a book and I wasn't going to rewrite that book. So where you find me now is, after a period of frantic creative block, I finally have found some momentum in a project that combines my writing, drawing, and design skills, and it has no particular form, so I'm a little bit insecure about it. But it's it's one of those times where, you know, creative people tell you all the time. “I don't know where this one came from, but it's here and now I'm either going to work with it, or I'm not” and I decided that I want to work with this one. Even though I'm not exactly sure where it's headed. Katty: Okay. You letting the creative process guide you... Anna: Yes, and you know, usually I don't let that happen until I found a medium and sort of played with like “oh my Pen and Ink drawings, here I'm going to learn how to use this medium, and then I'm going to practice with it I'm going to study and I'm going to research.” This one is much more unruly than that, and it's different for me, but I think, I think it's my age where I just kind of say “you know what, creativity, isn't like a horse that you harness.” I don't want to romanticize it because I don't necessarily believe in the muse or whatever, but I do think that there's a reason that creative people talk about muses as being something outside of themselves that decides to visit. This one feels like a combination of a lot of things that I'm interested in, and it's nudging me to put it all together. Katty: Fabulous. Well, you mentioned something early on in the conversation about being a beginner, it kind of made me think of that beginner's mindset, which is filled with curiosity. And, this sounds like that to me. You know, the curiosity of where it's going to go and you're just allowing that flow. Anna: Allowing is a big thing for an artist, right, like for anybody. And I happen to also be a control freak. So it's a...this particular one began with a sudden urge, and curiosity to investigate typography and fonts. It kind of appeared one day, to me, I felt like drawing but I didn't feel like drawing the way I had done abstractly for many years actually in my that resulted in my last show that you saw. But this one I had the urge to make forms, but not people. I don't like to necessarily render objects or trees or things like that. I'm sort of more of an abstract thinker, but I kind of resisted this because I thought, “Well, I'm not a typography designer. I don't know why I want to do this it's unclear, this is weird.” But sometimes it just keeps asserting itself and I think that the only issue I have with beginners energy, it is a wonderful playful, curiosity driven as you said energy. But the problem with people like me is that when you get to the point where it feels a little boring, or you can easily abandon projects. When it's no longer that first blush, of ooh this is exciting, I don't know how to do this, sometimes I've dropped projects that I should have probably just stuck through in some particular way like made it fresh or beginning or added something to it so I'm learning how to play with that. Katty: Okay. Because I remember you saying that when you feel that you're not learning or growing anymore you, maybe you just switch mediums. So how to -- what I'm hearing is trying to figure out a way to harness that and see it through versus switching partially, right? Anna: Yes. I think that what I'm doing right now and we're talking about like two days. Of this realization is that the current project that I'm working on, let's describe it as a combination of trying to use charts and graphs and visualizing the data of my life, and trying to apply almost mathematical chart making skills to things that are very esoteric and abstract and like midlife crisis oriented. So it's very chaotic but I think that what I have decided to do with this project is to conceptualize it as a bunch of different tasks which include, drafting, writing, sketching, doing typography, maybe a little photography and so what I've structured is almost like I'm a person who went to Montessori and in Montessori, they say, rather than following first math then science, kids have a period in which they can choose okay I'm really drawn to this. Right now I'm feeling it, I'm really drawn to this task right now, and so what that allows me to do is from day to day instead of grinding it out and say, I'm going to finish the spread today or this sketch. I really look at it and I say okay where's the energy good today? And maybe sometimes I literally only work on it for 20 minutes, and then I feel a little bit of stuckness or meh, it's not happening, and then I can jump and look at some books that I've bought to help me, inspire me to design a certain way. So that I feel that beginner energy from day to day, and I'm really following my pleasure and my joy and my playfulness rather than employing this part of me that's more grim determination, which is sometimes necessary. You know, we have to use discipline at one time or another but I think for me, that's a buzzkill. I've just considered myself one of those people like “well we have to get through the buzzkill part.” It's kind of like, people who want to go exercise or do something that's not natural to them, and if they don't find a source of pleasure in it, you're not going to continue with that habit. So I'm become a believer in listening to the voice inside that says, “This is what wants to happen this morning or this afternoon”, and I just chunk it out. I just chunk out my tasks rather than thinking about it as some long march to work. Katty: Got it. Because I know you've spoken in the past about really cultivating that creative practice. How does this fit in with that? Is it just as cultivating the creative practice but in shorter bursts, or whenever it happens to strike? Anna: That is a really good question, I think it's the shorter bursts concept and being okay with it. I think that there are many books out there about creativity, or business or whatever and those are all incredibly helpful. But there comes a point at which you need to really personalize and tailor the information that you're taking in about how to work, how to best be creative and, it's very easy to slip into the mode, for me anyway of, “oh, look how so and so is doing it. Look how they got it done. Why am I not doing it that way?” And it's easy to reframe short bursts which I have done as dilettantism, a jack of all trades, master of none, can't finish a project, you know, undisciplined...and at a certain point, you just have to look at the nature of the work and say, “Is this work good? Is it worth continuing? Is the way I'm working in concert with the work as it wants to be made too?” Because not every project is the same either, like writing for me I have to say, does not come as naturally as drawing or sketching and it's not as pleasurable. Katty: You started out your path as a writer. Anna: Yeah, that is true, I would say that my entry point to creativity, in terms of academic studies and my degree was an English major. I learned how to be creative through the written word, but in fact I think that this latest project that I'm working on started out as me wanting to tell some wisdom and stories and anecdotes from my life, but I became impatient with linear thinking and words require linear, you know, first the subject and the verb then the next thing and the descriptor. But what I started doing was, as I was journaling to try to write about these things, it's just sort of naturally happened I'm like I'm just going to try to stretch what I mean. And let me see if I can create an image that conveys the same thing that I'm trying to say, in a way that pleases me is more naturally pleasing to me, which is to say graphically and drawn, and as we all know, that's why road signs are not all written in paragraphs, the image is much more sort of holistically digested. So, what is pleasing to me now is, I'll write almost a caption to the image and then the two are conjoined, and work in concert, almost like you know, the children's book writer will do is, the image has its weigh, the writing has its weight, and they work to inform each other and that has been much more pleasurable to me to write than just straight paragraphs and essays. Katty: Now, is the typography that you're doing is this pen to paper? Is this digital was the medium that you're using there? Anna: I'm a strange person in that I can't seem to make designs on the computer at all. I think that one of my goals in life had been in my 20s to be a graphic designer because it does merge word, and the written word and images. I love that interaction, but I could never make myself enjoy-- It felt almost like I was wearing gloves or there was a glass wall between me and my art, and I really have been drawing all my fonts even if they are, you know, German Gothic black letter thick fonts I really enjoy the process of hand lettering with a pencil, for now. And the pencil keeps me really loose and less worried about outcome. I noticed that when I try to shift right now to pen, or do a finished drawing, it's another buzzkill where it keeps me tight, so I have to work pretty hard to just retain that an original freshness to my to my ideas at this point. Katty: I'd like to see it when you're at that stage to show it. Anna: I think more and more because of Instagram and because of social media, there is, a movement for artists to show their process. I love looking at people's Instagram stories where you track backwards, where the iterative processes of creativity. I love that. I think people are really like using it, I think, artists, when I was in an artist mastermind group we talked about being able to convey the value of our art through price, you know so hard to price your art, but when people understand your story and then it's not just this you know pricing by size and inches but they really see that you've made small sketches or you've done this or thrown this out. People, I think they will buy your story, ultimately. Katty: Yeah, absolutely and it's you know it's an iterative process. If you know i don't think art necessarily is easy to look at a piece of paper or a piece of art and say, “Oh, great.” But, you know, the months or the years that it may have taken to take into that place, and that's just the value of thinking. Anna: Well, yes and I was thinking the other day that the disadvantage that artists have, in some ways is that, I think your average person who doesn't necessarily create a lot, they have this notion that the time it takes for them to consume the art is comparable to the amount of time that it took to produce that art. I watch people stand in front of paintings, and they breeze past and it kind of pains me, you know, not mine even other people's. Like I was at LACMA just watching people breeze past, snap a photograph of themselves in front of a drawing. I don't have a problem with that per se, but I read somewhere I wish I could remember where it was a challenge to stand in front of an artwork for, I don't know 15 minutes, and that's not very long but the, what you encounter, and what you're forced to encounter in 15 minutes in front of one work of art, you realize how much you breeze past, and you don't take it. Katty: That happens for some of the artists that we work with on more commercial work, design work, where, you know, when a client is looking for an estimate,it's really necessary to think about the hours to actually produce the work and forgetting about the hours that it's going to take just to conceptualize it. Anna: Yes, and also on, I mean because I do more fine art, I have done more fine art work. Recently, it is the -- I mean it sounds so esoteric but it's really the courage to kind of put your life story, your life values, something you have to say into that. That is, that's just living. You can't, you can't put a quantity or, qualitative judgment on wisdom that one is gleaned about nature or about, aging, or parenting or whatever that's the poetry and that's what makes it hard to be an artist, because you shouldn't expect that everybody would understand that, and yet if you're trying to make a living doing it and applying your visual talents to a commercial realm, you kind of have to be understanding that people aren't going to be interpreting your work the way that you what you brought to it emotionally. Katty: Yeah, everybody looks at it through their own lens. Anna: That's right. You have to let it go. But the paycheck may not reflect what you put in. Katty: It's true. I knew in your previous  work that I'm familiar with your patterns and your dots and you murmurations nature has been a huge source of inspiration for you. Where is the inspiration coming for the new work that you're doing? Anna: Oh, I'm going to laugh at myself now because I don't even want to tell you, and I'll tell you why because I am sort of -- I'm outing myself now. I'm a secret hoarder of self-help books. And, and I'll tell you, I'll just out myself again like I have them, and they're all facing the spines are all facing the other way underneath my desk, and I don't know why I should be so embarrassed about this but they are so, I mean, some of them have changed my life, right? Like some of the especially the Buddhist, the Buddhist so let's not even call them self help books, but they're very much about inquiry. Yeah, why are we here? What makes a meaningful life? And I have just made that shift in my life, in the last probably the last decade, especially. I have been trying to find a way to, I don't know, express my interest in them and generate something from within me and then interpret that visually for a lot of years. Or not visually at first, but actually through written stuff and it all sounded so, overly earnest, almost cultish, very esoteric, and believe me like I read a lot of this stuff and I love it. But I've been trying to find a way to express it in a way that I feel has some levity and humor and beauty and anecdotal, maybe a little self-deprecation. I am just one of those people who is an over-thinker, I'm philosophical by nature, and I've been trying to find a way to bring it down to earth because I do have a very skeptical cynical side of me too. And so I think that I'm trying to make that kind of important meaningful wisdom, accessible in a visual form. That's my current project. Katty: It's interesting you use the word wisdom because that's the word that was playing around in my head, as you were talking. Whether it's just coming to this, you know, time in your life. But that's the word that's coming to me. Anna: Well, I appreciate that. And I and I will say too, I think some of that wisdom has been a hard one, because of my particular experience growing up as an artistically minded a philosophically minded creative person in a family of Asian immigrant parents.  I'm not trying to stereotype but there is a particular expectation that you be pragmatic about your life and how you make money and what you study. My creativity was amusing to my parents, but it was not, it was not something that they were going to support as a way of living, and so I think, ironically, like, I think my commitment to this project this latest project and to finding wisdom is kind of asserting that you know artists and creative people have a particular path. And particular obstacles that they have to overcome and those coupled with that of immigrant parents who say to you, you know, just go, it's not boring but like just go be a doctor, an engineer and then you can do the stuff on the side. This has been my way of saying, you know what, I've tried that way, it didn't work, and now I really value, I value my creative talents, I value the way that I express them, and I do believe that there's wisdom for me to share, not so much like, “Oh, I know better and I'm going to tell you how to do it”, but I find the most satisfying encounters with my artwork is when people say to me, “I so connect with you about this. I felt alone in this and now I don't.” And I think that to me is why I've turned to the books why turned to certain artworks and I guess my hope has always been that I could provide a piece of art or writing that can make somebody else feel a sense of relief in that regard too. Katty: What would you say to someone who is maybe in this searching mode, early in their career? If some of the books that maybe have really helped you and you mentioned there was a couple that really changed your life. Are there any recommendations that you could share with the audience? Anna: Sure. Well, for me personally and this is a little esoteric but Pema Chodron, any of her books. The ones that I'm thinking right off the top is The Places That Scare You and When Things Fall Apart. It sounds very dire but it's not. She just reset my thinking as many Buddhists will, that we spend so much time segregating what we perceive to be good and bad things that happened to us in life and the times to -- we spent a lot of energy segregating. “I don't want this, I want this. This will be good for my career, this is not. This is great art, this is crappy art that I've made or whatever.” And I think when you get to a certain level of maturity, you start to accept that it's all mixed in, that it's all a portal to wisdom in some way or another if you have the right frame of mind towards it and just certain patience and acceptance. And that doesn't mean rolling over and play dead but it just means don't spend your energy, pushing back, all the things that you think are going to be bad for you because some of the most frustrating things that have happened to me as an artist and creative person have led me to some real breakthroughs and that's just the truth of it. And then there's another book, which is radically different in tone, but kind of soothes the cynic and the hard ass in me, is Steven Pressfield's book, The War of Art. And it is brief, and it's cogent, and he basically in his own way says, “Stop whining don't spend your energy on that all artists are going to encounter obstacles. Get up do the work.” And the way I interpreted his work because it's a little bit harsh is if I had to summarize it for myself and how I metabolized his writing was, every piece of art that you do for me, every drawing is a study for the next drawing, everything. And so, yes there is a time at which you have to say, “Okay, I'm going to make this finished piece of art that I want to sell or that my client wants, or whatever.” But in order to relieve yourself of that stiffness and anxiety and putting too much weight on yourself or the project, you really have to face the truth that every piece you make is your education for the next attempt. It's all an attempt, it's all an experiment and stop thinking about it too hard and just make the thing, and be you know truthful about whether it's worthy of presenting to the world and I would, I don't know, in the last series I did my ink paintings, I would say, was the ratio of the ones I kept to not were one out of twelve. And that's okay, you know like, you can whine about the other eleven, and berate yourself or you can be grateful that you have the time and energy and talent to try to make these twelve, and you got one out of them. Great. That's kind of what I take from his book. Katty: They're building blocks. Right? Yeah, one foot in front of the other.  Well thank you for sharing those and surely thank you for sharing your wisdom. I think that, especially for someone who's starting out, and hasn't necessarily come into their own as they're listening to this podcast I think you're sharing a lot of nuggets of what you've gone through and have come out on the other side and recognizing why you're doing what you're doing, as well, just accepting the process. Anna: Well, I would say too, and this is just something I've been thinking about this week to add to what you're summing up there is. It's all for me about reframing, not as a Pollyanna way but reframing as a creative act in and of itself. So, use your creativity on yourself and that is an act in an of itself, is to reconsider how you work, the methodologies, try things that are new if they don't work.I mean these are all similar to the actual creative acts themselves, but you can apply that same creativity to your own emotional states, your own psychological states. It's all of a piece, nothing is separate. I mean I kind of think of it as like a creative ecosystem where it has to be healthy and sort of balanced for all the elements to work in a healthy way. Katty: It'd be cause and effect in there so, absolutely.Because I know, you know, just in having known you over the years that innovating is very important to you and so it is just beautiful to see how all of that is coming together at this point. Anna: Thank you, I appreciate that because it doesn't always feel like there's a through line. But I guess for creative people the through line is one's actual self. You have to honor that. Katty: Thank you for tuning into this episode of the Artisan podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Artisan Creative, a staffing a recruitment firm specializing in creative, marketing, and digital talents. You can find us online at artisancreative.com or via social channels @artisancreative We look forward to connecting.    

Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes author Rebecca Warner to the studio for an exclusive IN CONVERSATION with New York Times best-selling author KRISTY WOODSON HARVEY. Rebecca Warner has long been an advocate for women’s rights to social, economic and political equality, but she also recognizes the power women wield through confidence in their femininity and sexuality. She combines these dynamic elements in her award-winning books and in her blogs. Her blogs on HuffPost range in topic from feminist matters to politics to finance. Kristy Woodson Harvey is the internationally bestselling author of DEAR CAROLINA, LIES AND OTHER ACTS OF LOVE, SLIGHTLY SOUTH OF SIMPLE, THE SECRET TO SOUTHERN CHARM and the forthcoming THE SOUTHERN SIDE OF PARADISE. Kristy was a finalist for the Southern Book Prize, her work has been optioned for film and her books have received numerous accolades. She blogs with her mom Beth Woodson on Design Chic about how creating a beautiful home can be the catalyst for creating a beautiful life. Design Chic is the inaugural member of the design blogger hall of fame, sponsored by Traditional Home, and winner of Amara’s Best Luxury Blog, as chosen by Roberto Cavalli. She also loves connecting with readers on kristywoodsonharvey.com. Listen to the archives at Soundcloud.com/authorsonthheair or on your favorite podcast app.

Tracy Porter's signature globally-inspired, emotionally engaging designs capture a spirited blend of modern + soulful. From home décor to fashion, Tracy has stirred an emotional surrender in her enthusiasts...bringing them enchanting attainable fantasy. Her exuberant color + pattern combinations always offer an element of surprise as they are layered with whimsical flirty touches, vintage + folkloric elements, all kissed with a bit of bohemian elegance. Tracy's enthusiastic message, paired with her easy going style, has garnered her a following that spans women of all ages who crave a stylish voice, encouraging them to be true to themselves and follow their passions. Her enthusiasts are engaged, passionate and loyal. As a style expert, Tracy has appeared on numerous television shows, including Oprah, HGTV, and E!Style television. Tracy has also been featured in multiple magazines including O, House Beautiful, ELLE, Traditional Home, Better Homes and Gardens, Family Circle and many others. Tracy has written and published nine lifestyle books. She has been a contributing editor to multiple blogs including to iVillage, Women Magazine and others. As a successful designer, Tracy has been honored to receive many industry awards including Better Homes and Gardens Better by design award, AMFAR Gift for Life Award, and from Internet Retailer Magazine, a coveted "Hot 100". The words poetic wanderlust evoke an emotional mosaic of wonderment, curiosity, authenticity, beauty and not just a hint of the Bohemian in all of us. At the heart of the Poetic Wanderlust® brand are beautiful, fresh, original designs, all of which are created by Poetic Wanderlust’s co-founder and creative director, Tracy Porter: renowned artist, designer and author - whose style and creativity help drive the brand and deliver its signature voice. About BizTank Career Exploration Program BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Laura Forbes Carlin received a master’s degree in spiritual psychology from the University of Santa Monica and is now a Simplicity Parenting Coach. She and her sister, Alison Forbes Van Hook are co-authors of The Peaceful Nursery: Preparing a Home for Your Baby and their new book, Clutter-Free Parenting. They started clutter clearing and organizing when they were nine and six years old, respectively. In 2003, they founded Inspired Everyday Living, a lifestyle brand devoted to helping you create your ideal life through the process of consciously creating and caring for your home. Through their consultations and workshops they have inspired hundreds of people to transform their homes and lives. Laura and Alison have been featured in magazines and across social media including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Traditional Home, C Magazine, and The Hollywood Reporter. Visit www.inspiredeverydayliving.com. Make a donation to America Meditating Radio today. CLICK HERE.  Get the new Your Inner World – Guided Meditations by Sister Jenna. Like America Meditating. Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.  

015: Confidence by Design in Year One with Sarah Lynn Brennan Sara Brennan is a nationally published interior and floral designer, calling her style “Romantic Transitional”. She is an award-winning entrepreneur, author and lover of collecting all things vintage. Sara has been published in Romantic Homes and Traditional Home magazines highlighting her romantic and fall looks for the home and outdoor spaces. Only one year in business, Sara shares what she has done and is working on to be where she is today. Topics Mentioned: Doubt Confidence Therapy Marketing Thoughts from Sara: Staying at home with my children was what I was supposed to do, but I knew I had other ventures to explore. I began my wreath décor business as a creative expression and this soon became the foundation of my interior design business. A friend asked to photograph my home and this is when I saw the creativity and décor from a different perspective. This triggered the light bulb! In the beginning, my version of profitability was validation. I wanted to hear that I was good at this from people that weren’t my family or best friends. After achieving my goal of being published in magazines, I knew I had to do events to follow up with the publications. Publication was a great marketing tool to show to clients. It is important to value yourself. I started out connecting on Instagram with wreath makers and made my page similar to what an ETSY shop looks like. I found my style was different from the typical farmhouse pictures or the ‘ fixer upper’ genre like others. I love Instagram stories so much because I’m an introvert, so it allows me to talk indirectly to people and it is something I just feel comfortable doing. Books:  Mom Set Free by Jeannie Cunnion Socials: Instagram: @saralynnbrennan Facebook: Sara Lynn Brennan Interiors Website: www.saralynnbrennan.com

Today we welcome Christopher Kennedy of Christopher Kennedy Interiors www.christopherkennedy.com based out of sunny Palm Springs, California. Dubbed “The Ralph Lauren of the West Coast”, Christopher's approach to design exemplifies the modern California Lifestyle. His work has been featured in numerous publications including Traditional Home, Elle Decor, and Architectural Digest. In this episode we talk […]

Today we welcome Christopher Kennedy of Christopher Kennedy Interiors www.christopherkennedy.com based out of sunny Palm Springs, California. Dubbed “The Ralph Lauren of the West Coast”, Christopher’s approach to design exemplifies the modern California Lifestyle. His work has been featured in numerous publications including Traditional Home, Elle Decor, and Architectural Digest. In this episode we talk […]

Your home and the way you feel in it is so important. Empty nest can shake things up in your life, especially the way you relate to your home. This week’s episode features another interview in the Weekly Wow Series, where you meet an amazing guest who shares some cool information with you! This week, I’m thrilled to welcome Tobi Fairley to the podcast. She’s a woman in the middle who’s a successful designer and coach. Her award-winning interior design, product design and ideas have been featured on television and in publications worldwide, including House Beautiful, Veranda, Traditional Home, Huffington Post, HGTV and more! Learn More: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-68-designing-your-home-after-your-empty-nest-interview-with-tobi-fairley/

This week we travel to New York to catch up with interior designer Philip Mitchell and his very cute dogs. Philip is based in New York and Toronto, and has been featured in Traditional Home, House and Home Magazine and Canada’s Style at Home Magazine. We talk with him about his beautiful captain’s house in Nova Scotia, his approach to restoration, fun and affordable ways to add texture and details, and the art of mixing historic with contemporary and modern comfort. What You'll Hear on This Episode: How he and his husband ended up falling in love with Nova Scotia, and purchasing and restoring a 1795 captain’s house in a beautiful Seaside VillageHis love and respect for historic homes, and inspiration to maintain the integrity and sentiment of the original home during the restoration processHow they found an incredible contractor to renovate their home with an artisan yet liveable approach.The differences between current New York and Canada interior design trends and lifestylesA fun “this or that” word game where we put Philip to the test of some of his favorite things including textures, finishings, patterns, panel molding and storage optionsWhy you shouldn’t be afraid to reuse what you already have, and take your drapery with you when moving outIn interior design - if you love it, you can incorporate itPhilip’s attitude towards furniture and pieces is to not focus on perfection, but comfort and the beauty within the story.What Philip means when he says he is “big on appropriateness”How to have the big talk with your partner about painting the wood in a roomPhilip’s journey into interior design through growing up surrounded by women that appreciated a beautifully furnished home and environmentHis participation with the 2018 Kips Bay Show House to benefit the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club charityWhat Philip personally collects throughout his own travels and personal experiences

Networking in the wedding industry doesn't just have to mean belonging to a dedicated, weekly networking group or joining an event or wedding association. There are other ways to build and grow your network of wedding industry peers, colleagues and friends. In this episode of This Week In Weddings, we're talking to John Cain Sargent, owner of John Cain Photography about his experience with networking and how he has grown his business by networking with an open hand. About our guest:  For the past seven years, John Cain Sargent has been using photography as a medium for building new relationships.  A firm believer that a rising tide raises all ships, an approach of shared success has made all the difference in his career thus far. If some view a stunning photographic portfolio as a monument to their brand, John sees his portfolio as a foundation to build upon and the results of collaborative talent as the real trophy. New friends and connections have led to national and international projects. John’s work has been featured in publications such as Town & Country and Traditional Home, as well as magazine covers photographed around the world. That team usually starts and ends with John’s wife Brittany. Together they make their clients’ experience and satisfaction their highest priority. In this episode, listeners will hear about: John's journey from graduate school to professional wedding photographer How John began his career by bringing value to those he was networking with The industry conference that allowed John to grow his network outside his market The educational program John is currently enrolled in which has helped him think about his business in a different way Want to connect with John? www.johncainphotography.com Instagram: @johncainsargent

ICFF with Chad James On this episode of The Lounge, Nick meets with Chad James at ICFF NYC to talk about long time client, friend and country singer-songwriter Luke Bryan; PR; and Chad's progress since their last interview about a year ago. It's Chad's first time at ICFF and he is very excited about the unique vendors and getting small glimpses into each one's best work. Later, Nick talks to Shell Broadnax of RESA who will be speaking at Las Vegas Market about whether or not you might want to become a home stager. Special thanks to Benjamin Moore for making this week's show possible. Walls By Design exclusively uses Benjamin Moore paints which can be bought online at Guiry's. This week in the office we did a paint test between Benjamin Moore and Sherman Williams' four lowest end products, as they're the most commonly bought paints. Hang tight for a link to the video on the Walls By Design Facebook. Also, Lindsay Paoli of Design Manager just featured us in her article, 11 Binge-Worthy Design Shows That Aren't on HGTV, which talks about the top design movies, TV shows, books and podcasts to check out this summer. Design Manager is the best way for your business to stay organized, get rid of spreadsheets and Microsoft documents, and put all your projects, accounting, and inventory in one place. Catching up with Chad Currently, Chad is on a 12-week travel schedule so he hasn't spent much time at his home in Nashville, Tennessee. When he does make it to his lakehouse though, he enjoys wake surfing from his boat. Chad is always very private about who he works with but once a client's project is published, he's able to talk about it. Two years ago he designed Luke Bryan's Florida beach home and recently, his work was picked up and put on the cover of Traditional Home, so Nick dug in to learn all about it. Check out the article here. His photographs (featured below) were done by architectural photographer Alyssa Rossenheck who will be on the show this month! Chad gives us some insight into the pros and cons of PR in the interior design industry and how he is able (or unable) to get his work out there. He tells us, after spending so much time on a beautiful project, often times the only people who get to see and enjoy it are the homeowners. From the very beginning of a project, he and his client talk through his photographic rights and come to an agreement about what this means. He will always respect a client's privacy even if he is disappointed he doesn't get to show off his work. His firm never talks about a project due to the fact that with social media and digital press, information spreads quickly... no one wants what they're doing and spending to be in the public eye. All of his employees sign a confidentiality agreement. Occasionally though, he get's to take photos of a project and send it out to multiple avenues in order to see who will 'bite,' just like with Traditional Home and Luke Bryan. Last time Nick and Chad chatted, at Highpoint, he told us that he hired a PR company to encourage his business and his work. Before that, Chad just kept his head down, took pictures, put them in his portfolio, and that was it. He never was a self-promotor so his PR took away the burden and discomfort of having to promote himself. Now, he's has participated in speaking engagements and has traveled to Italy, to Paris, and all over the U.S. His PR handles all online and print media, gained him name recognition, and created a BRAND- the only way to make your business grow. Lastly, Chad talks about his new house, which he closed on his birthday, but is only just now starting to design the space. He has decided to publish his home when 's finished because this house is very different than anything he's ever done before - it's contemporary! He describes it as a 'modern box' and so, he wants to let his pendulum swing in the other direction and show off this new side. Chad predicts that after a 7-year span of bright,

In this episode, we talk about the challenges of podcasting allowing with having an AWESOME conversation with guest, Ginger Brewton. ABOUT GINGER BREWTON Ginger Brewton, creator and principal designer of Ginger Brewton Interiors, is widely known for her refined, sophisticated interiors ranging in style from classic to contemporary. Her expertise in decorative arts qualifies her to seek out the very best artisans and manufacturers, creating a unique, one of a kind interior custom tailored to each client’s lifestyle. Ginger’s formal training includes education from the distinguished New York School of Interior Design in Manhattan, as well as an apprenticeship with Elaine Griffin Interior Design. Her work has been featured in numerous national and regional publications, including House Beautiful, Coastal Living and Garden & Gun, as well as honors as a top designer from both House Beautiful and Traditional Home. CONNECT WITH GINGER BREWTON Ginger Brewton Interiors Website Facebook Instagram Twitter   Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode of Entrepreneurs Think Tank. We hope that you enjoyed the show. If you would like to be a guest on an upcoming episode, please go to this link and complete the information. http://bit.ly/ETTSignUp If you have questions that you would like to ask our host or if you have someone you would like to see as a guest on the show, please email officialentrepreneursthinktank@gmail.com . We hope that you will follow us on our social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEntrepreneursThinkTank/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EntrepThinkTank Until next time, enjoy the journey!

Tori Mellott, Style Editor for Traditional Home, joins host Dr Carly Snyder to discuss keeping your style after having kids on MD for Moms.

Tori Mellott, Style Editor for Traditional Home, joins host Dr Carly Snyder to discuss keeping your style after having kids on MD for Moms.

Looking to Buy a Home in Denton County?  Get a full home search Looking to Sell Your Home?  Get a free home value reportWhich is the better deal: a foreclosure, a short sale, or a traditional home sale? A foreclosure goes into default and the banks reclaims the home. Many times, the banks can be a little behind in what the market values are, so foreclosed properties are priced too high for the current market. Additionally, most foreclosed properties are in disrepair. That’s why foreclosures aren’t always the best deal.  One of the great secrets in real estate is the short sale, which is perfect if you’re not in a hurry. Contrary to its name, a short sale is anything but short! These are properties where the homeowner has defaulted, but the bank has agreed to sell the home short of what’s still owed on it. You can get a tremendous deal on a short sale, especially if the homeowner has taken care of the property. You just have to be a little patient. If you need a home in a timely manner and you don’t want to handle a lot of repairs, a traditional home sale is your best option. If you hire us, we can negotiate the best deal for you. If you have any questions, give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you!

Published March 22, 2012 Genealogy Gems Book Club: Our featured book is Running Away to Home by Jennifer Wilson. In this book, Jennifer takes us on a once and a lifetime genealogical journey where she walked in her ancestors shoes and lived among their descendants. : and help support the free Genealogy Gems Podcast.    Thank You!   Visit Jennifer Wilson's website:     About Jennifer: Jennifer Wilson has been writing for 15 years for folks like Esquire, National Geographic Traveler, Better Homes & Gardens, Traditional Home, Budget Travel, AAA Living, Parents, Midwest Living, Iowa Outdoors, the Chicago Tribune, the St. Paul Pioneer-Press, (the dearly departed) Gourmet and many others.   SPECIAL VIDEO CONTENT: watch on   Genealogy Gems App Users will find a special video about the interview as bonus content for episode 129. Get the (Search "Genealogy Gems")   If you enjoyed this episode and the video, please do me a favor and click the thumbs up button for the video at YouTube, you'll find it right under the video.  And you'll also find ways there on Youtube to share the video through Facebook and Twitter for all you Tweeters out there. Thank you for sharing!      for more information on Jamboree.  

The topic is a a new campaign for the magazine "Traditional Home."