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Ep. 274: Rugs 101 from 2022-10-11T20:13:35
Today we are deep diving into rugs. They are a foundational part of any space and very functional, but can be quite challenging. Not only are rugs expensive, but they are high traffic and take up a...
ListenEp. 228: All About Holiday Decorating from 2021-11-23T08:00
The holiday season is finally here! Today we’re talking all about decorating for the holidays with Ballard’s own Skye Westcott and Li Kurczewski. Skye is the SVP of Merchandising, Design,&Sourcing ...
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ListenEp. 212 Light & Livable with Skye Kirby Westcott from 2021-08-03T12:39
This week we welcome our Senior VP of Merchandising and Design, Skye Kirby Westcott back to the show. We talk with Skye about the inspiration behind our latest Fall collection, a lighten-up look we...
ListenEp. 211 textile designer Candice Kaye from 2021-07-27T08:00
Our guest today is textile designer Candice Kaye of Candice Kaye Design. Candice first got her start in interior design then fell in love with textiles and continued her education at FIT in New Yor...
ListenEp. 210 designer Kara Cox from 2021-07-20T14:22:48
Our guest today is Kara Cox of Kara Cox Interiors in Greensboro, North Carolina. She's a North Carolina native in furniture country, so you know she's passionate about craftsmanship, handmade detai...
ListenEp. 209 designers Mark Williams & Niki Papadopoulos from 2021-07-13T12:38:03
Our guests today are Mark Williams and Niki Papadopoulos, partners at Mark Williams Design. They share with us their thoughts on how homes are changing with their clients' changing needs, how to ap...
ListenEp. 208 designer Ariene Bethea from 2021-07-06T17:30:20
Our guest today is interior designer Ariene Bethea from Charlotte, North Carolina. She has a decor shop called Dressing Rooms Interior Studio, where she offers full service interior design and a ca...
ListenEp. 207: design duo Lauren & Suzanne McGrath from 2021-06-29T13:35:39
Mother-daughter design duo Lauren and Suzanne McGrath of McGrath II join the show to share their love of the classics. We talk about the way they approach their client spaces, investing in antiques...
ListenEp. 206: comedian Heather McMahan & designer Jared Hughes from 2021-06-23T17:51
We've got a hilarious duo for you today -- comedian Heather McMahan and designer Jared Hughes. They're longtime friends, and they recently made over Heather's bedroom using Ballard Designs products...
ListenEp. 205: designer Vicente Wolfe from 2021-06-15T12:53:22
We have a very special episode this week because we're welcoming our new host, Liz! Plus, we've got celebrated designer Vicente Wolfe on the show. He's one of the biggest talents in the design worl...
ListenEp. 204 thrifting expert Margie of Thrift & Tell from 2021-06-08T07:00
We have a fun guest for you today as we welcome Margie from the fashion blog, Thrift and Tell. She is a consignment and thrifting expert, and is sharing her best tips on purchasing luxury items fo...
ListenEp. 203 designer James Farmer from 2021-06-02T17:19:09
Our guest today is back for another episode. He's a garden expert, interior designer, and author of 9 books, James Farmer. We talk about his love of traditional design elements, why the rooms he de...
ListenEp. 202 designer Heidi Callier from 2021-05-25T07:00
Our guest today is Heidi Callier of Heidi Callier Design in Seattle, Washington. Her work has been featured in Elle Decor, House Beautiful, Better Homes and Garden, the Wall Street Journal, and man...
ListenEp. 201 designer Corey Damen Jenkins from 2021-05-18T07:00
Our guest today is New York designer Corey Damen Jenkins. Corey is on the AD100 List, Elle Decor’s A List and his work has been featured in House Beautiful, Traditional Homes, The New York Times an...
ListenEp. 200 designer Brian Paquette from 2021-05-11T13:50:49
Today's guest is Seattle designer Brian Paquette. He joins us to talk about his brand new book At Home: Evocative and Art-Forward Interiors, as well as his unconventional path to design, his love o...
ListenEp. 199: designer Kate Lester from 2021-05-04T13:49:36
Our guest today is California cool designer Kate Lester of Kate Lester Interiors. Her spaces are infused with an airy, coastal vibe and her style embodies easy living. We ask her about incorporatin...
ListenEp. 194: art expert Katharine Earnhardt from 2021-03-30T14:17
Today's guest is art expert Katharine Earnhardt of Mason Lane Art. She's been in the art industry for 15 years and started her consultation business with the goal of making art more approachable an...
ListenEp. 186: designer Traci Connell from 2021-03-02T09:00
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 ...
ListenEp. 172: designer Stefani Stein from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week our guest is Los Angeles-based interior designer Stefani Stein. Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Conde Nast House & Garden, Elle Decor, HGTV, House Beautiful, House & H...
ListenEp. 171: architect Damian Samora from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our guest this episode is NYC-based architect Damian Samora. Damian studied at the University of Notre Dame and began his career in London before moving to New York and joining the esteemed archite...
ListenEp. 170: Nashville Week: Ray Booth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This is the last day of our Nashville Week! Our guest this episode has many layers. Ray Booth is a designer, architect, bestselling author of Evocative Interiors, partner at McALPINE Design and thi...
ListenEp. 169: Nashville Week: Rachel Halvorson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 ...
ListenEp. 168: Nashville Week: Julie Couch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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, Sou...
ListenEp. 167: Nashville Week: Stephanie Sabbe from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today’s episode comes to you from Nashville Week! We sit down with Stephanie Sabbe of Sabbe Interior Design. She started her career working in commercial and restaurant spaces and has transitioned ...
ListenEp. 166: Nashville Week: Laura Thurman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this week’s episode, we sit down with interior design expert Laura Thurman of Thurman Design Studio based in Nashville, Tennessee. We chat about how to handle bold, fall colors as well as having...
ListenEp. 164: designer Brigette Romanek from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our guest this episode, Brigette Romanek, is one of LA’s most sought-after designers. Brigette is the founder of Romanek Design Studio and has been featured in Architectural Digest’s “AD 100”, ELLE...
ListenEp. 163: designer Breegan Jane from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode, we sit down with the multi-talented Breegan Jane. She is an LA-based designer, entrepreneur, lifestyle blogger, TV personality, children’s book author, and mother. She’s been featu...
ListenEp. 162: designer Sara Barney from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week we were pleased to speak with Sara Barney—founder and principal designer of the Austin-based firm BANDD DESIGN. Sara is an Austin native who spent the first 10 years of her career in Cali...
ListenEp. 161: designer Markham Roberts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week, we welcome legendary designer Markham Roberts to talk about his new book, Notes on Decorating. We talk about how his style has evolved, and he shares his knowledge and humor with us. We ...
ListenEp. 159: How to Pick the Perfect Chair from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
There's so much more that goes into shopping for a great chair than just picking what looks pretty. We invited our in-house upholstery experts Kelly, our Merchant and Buyer, and Hillary from our Pr...
ListenEp. 158: designer Katie Ridder from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We kick off this week with some tree talk, then welcome our guest, Interior Designer Katie Ridder. We couldn’t be more excited to talk with Katie about her new book, More Rooms, which is yummy beyo...
ListenEp. 157: designer Joy Moyler from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Award-winning interior designer Joy Moyler joins the show this week to share how we can carve off a little slice of luxury in our own homes. Joy works with actual royalty, along with dream celebrit...
ListenEp. 156: designer Marshall Watson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
New York-based designer Marshall Watson joins us this week to talk about trusting your intuition, his connection to Swedish design, and more. We also talk with Marshall about the importance of crea...
ListenEp. 153: designer Jena Salmon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We kick off this week’s show with our favorite design books, and what better time to start reading then now, while we are all still at home? Then, we welcome designer Jena Salmon from Atlanta to ta...
ListenEp. 152: design firm Massucco Warner from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week we give a warm welcome to Julie Massucco Kleiner and Melissa Warner, founding designers of the West Coast-based firm Massucco Warner. Their portfolio is a joy to look at, so we couldn’t w...
ListenEp. 151: designer Courtney McLeod from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Let’s bring some joy and color into our week with Courtney McLeod, the designer behind Right Meets Left Interiors. Known for her beautiful and fun yet sophisticated body of work, Courtney is a true...
ListenEp. 150: designer Marika Meyer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week we welcome Designer and Artist Marika Meyer, who has a lot of advice about fabrics and rugs from creating and running her own firm, Marika Meyer Textiles. Marika discusses her style that ...
ListenEp. 149: Cullman & Kravis designers Ellie Cullman and Sarah Ramsey from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week, we welcome Ellie Cullman and Sarah Ramsey of Cullman & Kravis Associates, one of the top design firms in the country known for providing the highest quality of design and personal servic...
ListenEp. 148: designer Jonathan Adler from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week we are joined by the wonderful, whimsical, and swagger filled Jonathan Adler. He talks with us about how he grew up on a tiny farm town in New Jersey and used his skills as a potter to se...
ListenEp. 147: Dorm Room Decorating from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We have two very exciting guests this week, Jennie Seward and Ann Mashburn. These two powerhouse designers just happened to have daughters that ended up rooming together as college freshmen and are...
ListenEp. 143: antiques expert Tara Shaw from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Antiques expert, designer, and author Tara Shaw joins the show to share her passion for antiques and how to decorate with them in our homes. She talks about sourcing antiques, steps for bringing be...
ListenEp. 142: designer Sophie Donelson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We kick off this week talking about some possums and raccoons, flower power, and getting our storage until control. Then, we are joined with fabulous previous guest and design expert, speaker, cons...
ListenEp. 141: designer Suzanne Kasler from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We kick off this week with some Trials and Triumphs about architects, puzzles, and house plans. Then, our beloved partner and award-winning interior designer Suzanne Kasler joins the show. Suzanne ...
ListenEp. 138: Skye Kirby Westcott Ballard’s Senior VP of Merchandising and Design from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We’ve been waiting to get her on for a while, and this week we sit down with Skye Kirby Westcott, Ballard’s Senior VP of Merchandising and Design. She talks with us about her impressive tenure in d...
ListenEp. 136: organizing expert Clara Schoen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Luxury home organizing expert Clara Schoen joins the show, to talk about what it takes to be a professional organizing expert, and gives her advice on how we can best use this time to get our home ...
ListenEp. 135: bonus Trials & Triumph episode from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We are back with a bonus episode, filling you in on exactly what we’ve been up to at home, and sharing our successes and challenges during this time. Whether it’s family cocktail hour or more time ...
ListenEp. 134: designer Rachel Cannon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Interior Designer Rachel Cannon is a self described Loudmouth Introvert, hence why this is the title of her new podcast. She returns to the show to discuss exactly what a loudmouth introvert is, th...
ListenEp. 133: homeschooling expert and supermom Erika Ward from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
While we are inside and schools are closed for the time being, we thought an episode on homeschooling could be helpful. This week, we welcome Erika Ward, owner of Erika Ward Interiors, based in Atl...
ListenEp. 132: event planners Laura Maddox and Sara Parker from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The planning and event duo Laura Maddox and Sara Parker, who started and run Magnolia Celebrates, join the show to talk about their vast experience in events. Laura and Sara share how event plannin...
ListenEp. 131: Dilemma Blitz with Tanya from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We’ve had so many of your wonderful Decorating Dilemma’s come in that we wanted to do a special episode focused just on them. To join us, we welcome Tanya from the Designs Solutions team to answer ...
ListenEp. 129: design duo Lathem Gordon and Cate Dunning from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Design duo Lathem Gordon and Cate Dunning from GordonDunning join the show this week to talk about their Atlanta based boutique interior design firm. GordonDunning was recently named House Beautifu...
ListenEp. 128: floral expert Scott Shepherd from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Scott Shepherd has worked in the floral industry for 27 years, and as the host of the very popular podcast The Flower Podcast, he is the go to guy on all things floral. He shares his expertise to t...
ListenEp. 127: Lighting Basics from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week, we switched it up to take a deep dive into lighting with Ballard lighting experts Valerie and Roger. They answer all our lighting questions including, how many light sources we actually ...
ListenEp. 118: designer Madeline Stuart from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Celebrated Los Angeles Designer Madeline Stuart joins the show today. Madeline talks about her new book, No Place Like Home and a more inside look at some of the articles and photographs featured i...
ListenEp. 113: designer Susan Sully from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week, we welcome best selling author of over 18 books, Susan Sully. She tells us all about Southern Hospitality At Home, her new book that details the inspiration behind the art of finding joy...
ListenEp. 112: designer Jennie Seward from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Interior Designer Jennie Seward began her career as a colorist and designer of fabric and wall coverings. Jennie shares how she managed to fall in love with surface design, and with the help of a f...
ListenEp. 111: designer Betsey Mosby from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Betsey Mosby, interior designer and owner of Betsey Moby Interior Design, pairs the contemporary with the tried and true to create spaces that are traditional with a twist. We caught Betsey while s...
ListenEp. 110: stylist and editor Eddie Ross from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Jack of all trades, Eddie Ross is a stylist, author, editor, trained chef, decorator, and thrift store addict. We visited his production studio and event space Maximalist Studios to sit down with h...
ListenEp. 109: designer Barbara Balongue from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Designer Barbara Balongue specializes in hospitality design — restaurants, bars, and boutique hotels. We loved chatting with her about the intricacies of restaurant design, how it impacts our dinin...
ListenEp. 108: realtor Haven Duddy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Haven Duddy is the founder of Main Line Haven and works with her team to do it all - from buying and selling, construction and renovation, to staging and interior design. She joins the show this we...
ListenEp. 107: designer Kimberly Barr from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Kimberly Barr is an Interior Designer in the Philadelphia area and is known for her youthful, put-together style. We talk about her love for antiques, not having strict rules, and how we can mix pa...
ListenEp. 106: designer Naomi Stein from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Naomi Stein of Design Manifest joins the show this week to share how working with her contractor father gave her an eye for design and a purpose to help others make their lives more functional. We ...
ListenEp. 105: "The Trim Queen" Jana Phipps from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
"The Trim Queen" Jana Phipps stops by the show to tell us all about trims, fringes, tapes, and everything embellishments. She a world-renowned expert and advocate for embellishments and we talk abo...
ListenEp. 104: editor Margot Shaw is back from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Flower Magazine editor Margot Shaw is back to talk about her new book Living Floral, why we should all be using our 'good stuff,' how to entertain graciously at home, and much more. WHAT YOU'LL HE...
ListenEp. 103: designer Amanda Lindroth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Designer Amanda Lindroth joined us all the way from the Bahamas to chat with us about her home collection, book, her interior design work, and all of the joys (and difficulties) of decorating homes...
ListenEp. 102: designer Susan Jamieson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Susan Jamieson, award-winning interior designer out of Richmond, VA, joins the show to talk about her brand Bridget Beari, her new line of wallpapers, and how her Southern upbringing gave her a fou...
ListenEp. 101: designer Whitney McGregor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Whitney McGregor, interior Designer based in South Carolina, joins the show today. Whitney’s home was recently featured in Southern Living, and talks about her traditional yet playful and welcoming...
ListenEp. 100: Our Guests' Best Tips from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It's a pretty exciting episode today. When brainstorming how to celebrate our 100th episode, we wanted to talk about everything we've learned and all of the best tidbits our guests have shared with...
ListenEp. 99: designer Angie Hranowsky from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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. Base...
ListenEp. 98: kitchen experts Matthew Quinn & Ric Parrish from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We've gotten lots of emails about having Matthew Quinn and Ric Parrish on the podcast to talk about kitchens! They're the tour de force behind Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath, the premiere kitchen...
ListenEp. 97: President of Ballard Designs Ryan McKelvey from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Recording from Karen’s cozy and mythical basement, President of Ballard Designs Ryan McKelvey joins the show. Ryan talks about what it is like to be the fearless leader at Ballard, and how he got h...
ListenEp. 96: architect Lee Ledbetter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Lee Ledbetter is both an architect and interior designer with a love for combining traditional details with chic Modernism. He joins the show to talk about his book The Art of Place, and the projec...
ListenEp. 95: designer Matthew Carter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We cover so much today with our guest, interior designer Matthew Carter, that it's an episode you don't want to miss! From brown furniture to bookshelves to investing in great pieces and so much mo...
ListenEp. 94: designer Tori Alexander from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Nashville designer Tori Alexander sits down with us to talk about taking risks with paint, her $59,000 dining table (that she bought for $1000), green as her secret weapon, and much more! What You'...
ListenEp. 93: designer Ashley Whittaker from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Sitting down with Ashley Whittaker was such a joy, and we're confident you'll learn a TON from this episode. It's one of my favorite episodes to date because we talk about creating color palettes, ...
ListenEp. 92: designer Olivia Brock from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Charleston designer Olivia Brock joins the show to talk about her firm Torrance Mitchell Design and her background in historic preservation. We cover it all -- how she fell into interior design, ti...
ListenEp. 91 designer Keith Arnold from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Seriously charming Keith Arnold, Vice President of Suzanne Kasler Interiors, joins the podcast this week to talk about his path to design, the pyramid rule, flower arranging, and his new shop Keith...
ListenEp. 90: design duo Brooke and Steve Giannetti from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We are thrilled to talk to authors and design duo Brooke and Steve Giannetti of Giannetti home. Steve is an architect, and Brooke is an interior designer, and together they are the talent behind Pa...
ListenEp. 89: designer Traci Zeller from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Traci Zeller joins us in Charlotte to share her unique background and super interesting story of being a former lawyer turned interior designer. She talks with us about switching careers, her commi...
ListenEp. 88: designer Lisa Mende returns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Designer Lisa Mende returns to the show to talk with us about designing our rooms to the fullest of their potential, and truly creating the home of your dreams. She also shares more about the ins a...
ListenEp. 87: designer Holly Hollingsworth Phillips from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Holly Hollingsworth Phillips is a designer and owner of The English Room in Charlotte, North Carolina. We love her bold, colorful, and elegant style and how she mixes tradition of the past with the...
ListenEp. 86: designer Amy Vermillion from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Amy Vermillion joins the show to talk about her style that has been described as “comfortably elegant.” We talk about how good design can make your life easier, paint colors, an 80's house she brou...
ListenEp. 85: designer Cheryl Luckett from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Designer Cheryl Luckett joins the show today to talk about form, function, and why we should love a good antique. She shares her background story as a professional dietician turned blogger and talk...
ListenEp. 84: designer Susan Ferrier from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Award-winning decorator Susan Ferrier joins the show today. Known for creating sensuous, atmospheric interiors, Susan created Susan Ferrier Interiors and co-authored the book Art of the House. She ...
ListenEp. 83: decorator Fran Keenan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Decorator Fran Keenan joins the show this week to discuss her transition from magazine editor at Cottage Living to working with clients, and where she fell in love with the idea of functional and b...
ListenEp. 82: stylist and editor Stacy Kunstel from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Stylist, writer, editor and producer Stacy Kunstel swings by to talk about the fun of adding colors, how she works with interior designers, where she finds inspiration as a stylist and why it call ...
ListenEp. 81: fabric expert Scott Kravet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Scott Kravet is referred to as the Indiana Jones of the Fabric World. As the Executive Creative Director of Kravet Fabrics, it is his job to travel the world and find the best textile to make the d...
ListenEp. 80: designer Kate Singer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Interior Designer Kate Singer joins the show to talk about her experiences with showhome designs, what she loves to mix to keep classic and traditional design style fresh, creating a sanctuary no m...
ListenEp. 79: Pappas Miron Interior Design from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week we talk to the ladies of Pappas Miron, Tatyana and Alexandra, childhood friends and designers that have worked together since 2003. They talk with us about their contemporary and warm sty...
ListenEp. 78: McMillen's Ann and Elizabeth Pyne from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week, we have mother-daughter design duo Ann and Elizabeth Pyne from McMillen Interior Design and Decoration, the oldest interior design firm in the country. They share why we should be fearle...
ListenEp. 77: designer Alexa Hampton from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Renowned interior designer Alexa Hampton has done it all — TV, books, magazines, you name it and Alexa has been featured there. Today, she joins the show to talk about growing up with her designer...
ListenEp. 76: Tilton Fenwick's Anne Maxwell Foster & Suysel dePedro Cunningham from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week on the show, we've got design duo Anne Maxwell Foster and Suysel dePedro Cunningham of the design firm Tilton Fenwick. This pattern powerhouse is known for mixing prints and the bold colo...
ListenEp. 75: designer Jenny Wolf from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Interior designer Jenny Wolf draws from her clients' personalities when designing a space, and we love the way her spaces feel organic and collected. On the show, we talk editing, collecting, Jenn...
ListenEp. 74: podcast host LuAnn Nigara from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As the host of the podcast A Well-Designed Business, LuAnn Nigara is a wealth of knowledge about the business of running and interior design studio, so we wanted to share that valuable information ...
ListenEp. 73: architect Gil Schafer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We kick off today’s episode with some talk about our favorite Super Bowl hosting tips, tricks, and recipes. Then, we are joined by the incredible architect Gil Schafer. Gil shares his love of embra...
ListenEp. 72: collector, decorator, and hoarder Nicki Clendening from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Nicki Clendening is known for her eclectic style and ability to incorporate vintage and thrift store treasures into her design projects. Today, she talks about how to weave in old with the new, wha...
ListenEp. 71: designer Brian McCarthy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Brian McCarthy is an A-List designer with experience on projects all over the globe. His design projects are clean yet bold, traditional and contemporary with a fantastic eye for picking incredibly...
ListenEp.70: Carson Kressley & Thom Filicia from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week, we are five peas in a podcast with besties and designers Carson Kressley and Thom Filicia. These hilarious gentlemen talk to us about how they met at the gym and eventually became member...
ListenEp. 69: 2019 Color Trends with Benjamin Moore's Ellen O'Neill from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On the first day of the year, we thought it apropos to talk about 2019 color trends, so of course, we went straight to the source - Benjamin Moore's Ellen O'Neill. As the Director of Strategic Desi...
ListenEp. 68 with author Susanna Salk from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Over the course of writing her nine design books, author and design expert Susanna Salk has learned a thing or two about decorating. Today, she joins us to share her journey in becoming a bestselli...
ListenEp. 67: lifestyle entrepreneur India Hicks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Lifestyle entrepreneur India joins the podcast to talk about her new book, A Slice of England, in which chronicles the process of decorating her home in England, as well as her other family homes. ...
ListenEp. 66: architect Andrew Cogar & designer Kristin Kong from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today we welcome Andrew Cogar, architect for Historical Concepts, and interior designer Kristin Kong! We talk to them about designing and building from the ground up, the balance of architecture an...
ListenEp. 65: Chip and Pauli Wade from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today we welcome Chip and Pauli Wade! You probably know Chip from the hundreds of episodes from the 14 shows he has been on during his impressive 12 year (and climbing) TV career so far. At just ov...
ListenEp. 64: designer Bunny Williams from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Design superstar and podcast fan favorite Bunny Williams joins us to talk about her new studio and creative getaway, her new upholstery collection, how to change a room with a simple few statement ...
ListenEp. 63: Bradley Odom from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today, Bradley Odom joins in to share his background in retail and interior design, the inspiration for his iconic store Dixon Rye, and how he is shaking up the home styling industry. He also discu...
ListenEp. 62: designer Kendall Simmons from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's guest hails from the music city! We loved chatting with interior designer Kendall Simmons, who talks the Nashville scene, her mix of fun and spunky with timeless pieces to create her own si...
ListenEp. 61: editor Robert Leleux from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Robert Leleux joins us for a lively episode where he shares his journey into design and decorating, a sneak peek into his upcoming Southern Style Now Festival and Showhouse, what we should splurge ...
ListenEp. 60: editor Lucy Bamman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Lucy Bamman, Market Editor for Hearst Magazines ELLE Decor, Veranda and House Beautiful believes that there is something for everyone in design and decor, and part of the fun is the journey that co...
ListenEp. 59: designer Libby Langdon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Chances are you have seen our guest Libby Langdon’s work in all of your favorite magazines. Libby has been featured in House Beautiful, Traditional Homes, Better Homes and Gardens, and has been on ...
ListenEp. 58: designer Kevin Isbell from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Kevin Isbell joins us today for a round of Would You Rather? -- Decorating Edition. We also chat about adding texture and soul into a modern home, Kevin’s superpower of using strong color in subtle...
ListenEp. 57: designer Liz Bauer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Elizabeth Bauer joins us today to share her story on how a passion for flea markets and shopping to repurpose led to a career design and a successful shop in the West Village of New York. She talks...
ListenEp. 56 with designer Katie Lydon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week we are joined by the very talented Katie Lydon. Originally from London, Katie founded her downtown New York interior design firm in 2002. Katie has been featured in House Beautiful, Elle ...
ListenEp. 55: editor Tori Mellott from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In this episode we are joined with Tori Mellott, Senior Design and Markets Editor for Traditional Home Magazine. We talk trends with Tori from her recent trip at High Point Market, her background a...
ListenEp. 54: designer Philip Mitchell from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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 ...
ListenEp. 53 with designer Whitney Durham from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We love seeing the way interior designers use our products in their client's spaces, and that's precisely how we found interior designer Whitney Durham. Plus, her home is featured in the Summer 201...
ListenEp. 52: Miles Redd & David Kaihoi from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week we go to New York to catch up with Miles Redd, and his design partner in crime David Kaihoi. Miles has been featured in Vogue, W, House Beautiful, Architectural Digest and now he brings h...
ListenEp. 51 with designer Lauren DeLoach from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Atlanta designer Lauren DeLoach caught our eye at the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Southeastern Designer Showhouse, so we were super excited to have her on today’s episode. She talks with us about wh...
ListenEp. 50 with Suzanne Kasler from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We hear what keeps award-winning interior designer Suzanne Kasler so busy, and the inspiration behind her new wicker Southport Collection. We talk about her love for pink, modern trends, guilty ple...
ListenEp. 49: Landscape Architects Spencer Tunnell and Will McDonald from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
With Spring in the air, we thought we'd talk about our outdoor spaces. They're just as important as your indoor spaces, but for many of us, knowing what to do with them can be a challenge. Atlanta ...
ListenEp. 48 with Montgomery Gratch Interiors from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Almost a year ago Atlanta interior designers Julie Montgomery and Michele Gratch joined forces to create Montgomery Gratch Interiors. We loved hearing about how their unique strengths compliment an...
ListenEp. 47 with antiques dealer Shane Robuck from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This past Fall, Karen met antique dealer Shane Robuck of Robuck & Co on a buying trip to Europe, and we couldn't pass up the opportunity to chat with him about antiques, travel, and his love of fur...
ListenEp. 46 designer Laura Walker Baird of Verde Home from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Atlanta interior designer and owner of Verde Home on the Upper Westside Laura Walker Baird joins the podcast to talk about antiquing overseas, why Europeans rarely hire designers, and her own major...
ListenEp. 45 with designer Paloma Contreras from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Design blogger and interior designer Paloma Contreras stopped by the podcast while in Atlanta to talk about her upcoming book, the ten year anniversary of her blog, and how important it is to enjoy...
ListenEp. 44: Performance Fabrics 101 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We've gotten lots of questions from listeners about performance fabrics. What are they? Why are they so durable? Are they safe to use in our homes? We thought we'd answer all of your questions, so ...
ListenEp. 43 with designer Rachel Cannon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
While in Atlanta for market, Baton Rouge interior designer Rachel Cannon stopped by the podcast to talk brown furniture, waiting for that perfect piece, letting your layout dictate your furniture p...
ListenEp. 42 with designer Barbara Westbrook from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The impossibly talented Barbara Westbrook stops by the podcast to talk antiquing, her book Gracious Rooms, her client work, renovating her homes, and her decorating pet peeve. And of course, we ans...
ListenEp. 41 with The Peak of Chic's Jennifer Boles from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Atlanta native Jennifer Boles of The Peak of Chic stops by the podcast to give us a decorating history lesson, her favorite decor books, and much more. We talk about the origins of her book In with...
ListenEp. 40: with Maison Studios' Anne Scott Shelley and Allison Smith from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Okay, when Anne Scott Shelley and Allison Smith of Maison Studios stopped by for this episode of the podcast, we had a serious case of the giggles! Get ready for a fun episode, where the decorating...
ListenEp. 39 with clothing designer Ann Mashburn from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We're huge fans of stylemaker, shop owner, and clothing designer Ann Mashburn, so we were thrilled when she stopped by for an episode of the podcast. She tells us about starting her and her husband...
ListenEp. 38: Color 101 with Maria Killam from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We've been waiting to get color expert Maria Killam on the podcast ever since we heard about her October color workshop here in Atlanta. She captivated us on day one of her workshop, and afterwards...
ListenEp. 37 with designer Jonathan Savage from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ever since we worked with interior designer Jonathan Savage on the 2016 Southern Style Now Showhouse, we've been itching to share his work with you. When he was in town for Discover ADAC, he sat do...
ListenEp. 36 with James Farmer, decorator, garden expert, and author from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
'Jack-of-all-trades' is the only way to describe this week's guest. He is a licensed landscape architect, a gardening expert, a flower arranging expert, host extraordinaire, celebrated decorator, a...
ListenEp. 35 with Vern Yip from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our guest today on the How to Decorate podcast needs no introduction. If you've watched a decorating TV show in the last two decades, you most likely know Vern Yip -- from TLC's Trading Spaces, HGT...
ListenEp. 34 with interior designer William Peace from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Before we even published our first episode of the How to Decorate podcast, we had today's guest on our list of designers we couldn't wait to interview. Here at Ballard, we've worked with interior d...
ListenEp. 33 How to Layout a Room with Miriam Leuthold from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our in house design expert, Miriam Leuthold, joins us to talk about the most common decorating question we get in our stores, on our blog, and in our reader emails. How do I layout my room? Miriam ...
ListenEp. 32 with Rebecca McKelvey, the 'First Lady of Ballard' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week, we're talking with the 'First Lady of Ballad' Rebecca McKelvey. Since she's married to our president Ryan McKelvey, we thought she needed to stop by talk about how she owns two of every ...
ListenEp. 31 with designer Virginia Cheek from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Once we photographed Virginia's house, we knew we had to get her on the podcast. She graciously invited us over to talk about her Atlanta bungalow and of course to answer your decorating questions....
ListenEp. 30 with House Beautiful's Sophie Donelson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
When we were in New York for Miles Redd's launch party, we got the chance to stop by the House Beautiful offices and have Editor in Chief Sophie Donelson on the podcast! She tells us what makes a h...
ListenEp. 29 with artist Andrea Costa from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We invited our exclusive artist Andrea Costa onto the podcast to talk to us about art, being an artist, and how she began her career as an interior designer. What You'll Hear on this Episode: Andr...
ListenEp. 28 with Miles Redd, our newest design partner from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Celebrated New York decorator Miles Redd welcomed us to his home for this week’s episode of the podcast. With the launch of his new collection, we couldn’t resist the chance to talk with him about ...
ListenEp. 27 with designer Meg Braff from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
If you love color, then this is an episode you can't miss. Interior designer Meg Braff injects vibrant hues into all of her spaces, but always in an elegant, tailored manner. She shares the process...
ListenEp. 26 Art 101 with Karen Fleenor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our resident art expert Karen Fleenor stopped by the podcast to talk buying, hanging, and framing art! We talk about how to pick the perfect piece, how to size art over your furniture, framing opti...
ListenEp. 25 with designer Maggie Griffin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Interior designer Maggie Griffin from Gainesville, Georgia decorates spaces much like her personality, warm, happy, and with classic Southern charm. We loved touring her house and couldn't resist t...
ListenEp. 24 with designer Nancy Braithwaite from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Atlanta interior designer Nancy Braithwaite stops by the podcast to talk about her signature style, her book Simplicity, how she trained her eye to see rather than just look, and of course she help...
ListenEp. 23 with the Madcap Cottage Gents, Part 2 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We couldn't pass up the opportunity to sit down with Jason & John, the Madcap Cottage Gents, at their home in High Point, North Carolina. They graciously invited us over for dinner, and before we d...
ListenEp. 22 with designer Cindy Meador from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week, we're bringing you another interview from our time at High Point Market. Living on the Gulf Coast, interior designer Cindy Meador specializes in decorating and furnishing second homes. F...
ListenEp. 21 with "The Professor" Phil Lancaster from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
It took some persuasion, but we finally got our Senior Director of Merchandising Phil Lancaster, or "The Professor," on the podcast! Phil knows it all, teaches us some furniture history, tells us a...
ListenEp. 20 with designer Lisa Mende from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Lisa Mende's room in the Traditional Home Southern Style Now Showhouse stopped us in our tracks, so we knew we had to get her on the podcast. Her spaces are bold, jubilant, and inviting, and we qui...
ListenEp. 19 with Margot Shaw of Flower Magazine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Flower Magazine editor in chief and founder Margot Shaw joins us from Birmingham to talk about flowers, being a green thumb, and why she decided to start Flower Magazine. We talk fake flowers, the ...
ListenEp. 18 with designer Mark D. Sikes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week we have a very special guest all the way from California, interior designer Mark D. Sikes. Mark is a veritable renaissance man with a furniture line, fabric collection, rug collection, bo...
ListenEp. 17 with Domino Magazine's Jessica Romm Perez from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We recently traveled to High Point, North Carolina for their Spring Market and had the chance to sit down with some of our favorite tastemakers. This week, we're sharing our interview with the Edit...
ListenEp. 16 Mother's Day Edition from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week, we're bringing you a very special Mother's Day edition. Our guests are our three moms! We gave them a little pop quiz and challenged them on how well they know us and how well we know th...
ListenEp. 15 with Gen Sohr of Pencil & Paper Co from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Our guest this week has seriously enviable style that blends vibrant colors with doses of white and black. We love the way she uses vintage pieces but creates rooms that feel totally fresh and mode...
ListenEp. 14 with designer Beth Webb from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Interior designer Beth Webb's spaces are comfortable, tailored, and utterly timeless, so you can our imagine our delight when she joined us for this week's episode of the podcast. We talk about her...
ListenEp. 13 with Bunny Williams from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Hold onto your earbuds because our guest today is none other than our own design partner, author, acclaimed interior designer, and hostess extraordinaire Bunny Williams! We traveled to Bunny's offi...
ListenEp. 12 with editor Betsy Riley from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
**Disclaimer: We had some technical difficulty with one of our mics. It refused to cooperate! We hope you'll enjoy the show anyway.** Being the design-aholics we are, we couldn’t turn down an oppo...
ListenEp. 11 with Suzanne Kasler from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Today's guest is not only one of our favorite designers and a hometown hero in the design world, she's also our design partner, Suzanne Kasler. Suzanne's interiors are usually riddled with classic ...
ListenBonus Boston Episode #2 with Katie Hutchison from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We're opening a new store outside of Boston at Natick Mall, and to celebrate, we wanted to talk to some local design talents. You may remember me mentioning Katie Hutchison's book The New Small Hou...
ListenBonus Boston Episode #1 with Erin Gates from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We're big fans of interior designer, blogger, and author Erin Gates, so when we headed to our new Boston store at Natick Mall, we knew we had to sit down with this local stylemaker. She joined us f...
ListenEp. 10 with interior designer Melanie Turner from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We can't help but be struck by how powerful yet restrained interior designer Melanie Turner's spaces are, and we were even more struck by how down-to-earth and cool she is. In only seven short year...
ListenEp. 9 with interior designer Miles Redd from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Go ahead and pinch us because we can’t quite believe we get to introduce this week’s podcast guest, interior designer Miles Redd! We were beside ourselves when he agreed to sit down with us while r...
ListenEp. 8 with Stylist Natalie Nassar from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Natalie has worked with us here at Ballard Designs for years, so when we caught a glimpse of her chic, layered family home, we knew we had to share. We posted her whole home tour here on How to Dec...
ListenEp. 7 with Stylist & Author Annette Joseph from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week on the podcast, we're talking with stylist, entertaining expert, author, and workshop master of ceremonies, Annette Joseph. Annette does it all and makes it look so easy. We sat down to t...
ListenEp. 6 with Bedding Expert Beth Mars Dean from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week, we are interviewing our own bedding expert, the stylist that makes all of the beds in our gorgeous rooms, Beth Mars Dean. You probably never knew a bedding stylist exists, but she's the ...
ListenBonus Episode: 2016 and 2017 Trends from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
As our final episode of the year, we're leaving you with a special bonus episode where we're discussing the 2016 trends that are 'out' and the trends to look for in 2017. We discuss Million Dollar ...
ListenEp. 5 with designer Erika Ward from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week on the podcast, we sat down with Erika Ward of Erika Ward Interiors. After majoring in finance and working in the corporate world several years, Erika decided to follow her passion and st...
ListenEp. 4 with Designer Sherry Hart from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On this episode of the podcast, we sat down with interior designer and blogger Sherry Hart. She’s a master of styling bookshelves, can make a neutral room feel fresh and modern, and is going throug...
ListenBonus Episode: Entertaining Disasters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week we’re bringing you a bonus episode, and we’re talking entertaining! Our plan was to bring you a short extra episode with our entertaining stories — to get you in the spirit of Thanksgivin...
ListenEp. 3 with the Madcap Cottage Guys from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
We were so excited to have as our guests on this week’s episode, Jason Nixon and John Loecke, the Madcap Cottage Guys! Their style is on point, and their love for color and pattern is infectious. W...
ListenEp. 2: Stylist & Hoarder Ginny Branch from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
This week, we're talking to stylist extraordinaire, Ginny Branch. Ginny is a prop stylist who has worked with some of the most beloved brands all over the country, including Southern Living, Countr...
ListenEp. 1 Meet the How to Decorate Team from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Hosting each episode will be three ladies from the Ballard Designs team — Caroline McDonald, Taryn Schwartz, and Karen Mooney. You know Caroline from rour blog How to Decorate where she is constant...
ListenEp. 181: designers Barry and Amanda Lantz from 2021-01-26T16:24:41
On the show today we have father and daughter design duo Barry and Amanda Lantz of Lantz Collective in Carmel, Indiana. We talk about Barry's art collection, why art is the perfect starting place f...
ListenEp. 178: Picking Paint Colors with Fran Keenan from 2021-01-05T13:34
More than any other topic, we're constantly getting questions about paint -- how to pick it the right one? What are the best colors? Which finish to use? We're answering all of your questions with ...
ListenEp. 165: Peter Pennoyer&Alice Engel from 2020-11-03T09:00
Our special guests this week are renowned architect Peter Pennoyerand the Director of Interior Design of Peter Pennoyer Architects (PPA), Alice Engel. Their work has been featured in Architectural ...
ListenBonus Episode: What We've Learned&Our 4th Anniversary from 2020-10-25T08:00
Today’s bonus episode marks four years since we started the How to Decorate podcast! We talk about our favorite takeaways, tips and tools learned over the years. We are so grateful for all of our w...
ListenEp. 160: designer Sean Scherer from 2020-09-29T08:00
Painter, shop owner, decorator, and author Sean Scherer joins us this week. We talk about creating authentic interiors that tell a story, and Sean shares the inspiration behind his new book, Kabine...
ListenEp. 155: designer Carmeon Hamilton from 2020-08-25T08:00
This week, we are happy to welcome Carmeon Hamilton, a Memphis based designer who is also behind Nubi Interiors. Carmeon talks to us about the positive effects great design can have on our mood, ho...
ListenEp. 154: designer Tish Mills from 2020-08-18T08:00
Tish Mills is known for creating peaceful yet livable spaces that reflect the homeowners personality. She joins us this week to talk about her love of construction, how a great design team makes th...
ListenEp. 146: Dining Room Basics from 2020-06-23T08:00
This week it’s all about the dining room, kitchen, and fun seating options with our in-house expert Sara Stephen. Sara guides us through ways that we can use our existing dining room and kitchen fu...
ListenEp. 145: designer Dana Wolter from 2020-06-16T08:00
In today’s episode, Birmingham, Alabama interior designer Dana Wolter joins the podcast to about how to create drama and edge in design, ways to use texture and layers to create softness, and the m...
ListenEp. 144: designer Keita Turner from 2020-06-09T13:06:51
Our guest Keita Turner is a New York-based interior designer who talks with us about stepping out of your comfort zone, rules for hanging art, and ways you can find what works for you and blend it ...
ListenEp. 140: designer Barrie Benson from 2020-05-05T08:00
Designer Barrie Benson joins the show to talk about how she creates spaces that are both super sophisticated and also lively and fun. She talks with us about how to start an art collection, why she...
ListenEp. 139: designer Alexandra Kaehler from 2020-04-28T08:00
This week, Chicago designer Alexandra Kaehler chats with us about editing, when to know a room is finished, and how to make a meaningful antique feel chic. Alexandra also talks about her love of so...
ListenEp. 137: design firm Toledo Geller from 2020-04-14T08:00
Virginia and Jessica, who own the boutique design firm Toledo Geller, join the show this week. This design duo who were just named House Beautiful’s “New Wave Designers” talk about the interesting ...
ListenEp. 130: designer Lauren Lowe from 2020-03-03T09:00
Lauren Lowe of Lauren Elaine Interiors in Atlanta joins the show to talk about her unique perspective from moving from the world of commercial design to residential. Lauren discusses her style whic...
ListenEp. 126: designer Kevin O’Gara from 2020-02-04T09:00
Design blogger Kevin O’Gara joins the show this week to discuss the inspiration and background behind his traditional yet youthful style. Kevin is a rising superstar in the world of design, and tal...
ListenEp. 125: Carson and Thom are back! from 2020-01-28T08:00
Carson Kressley and Thom Filicia, Emmy winning style makers, designers, and stars of the original Queer Eye for the Straight Guy join the show this week. These super fun and successful men answer s...
ListenEp. 124: designer Jade Joyner from 2020-01-21T09:00
Athens based designer Jade Joyner joins the show this week to talk about Metal + Petal, the full service interior design firm that she and her husband own and operate. We hear the inspiration behin...
ListenEp. 123: designer Brian Patrick Flynn from 2020-01-14T10:32
This week, Brian Patrick Flynn joins us to talk about his career path as a TV producer turned designer, now working on HGTV Dream Home and Urban Oasis. Brian combines his talents as a producer, wri...
ListenEp. 122: designer Tom Scheerer from 2020-01-07T09:00
This week, New York based designer Tom Scheerer joins the show to talk about his background practicing architectural and interior design since 1985. Tom talks about his new book, More Decorating, a...
ListenEp. Bonus: designer Maggie Griffin answers dilemmas from 2020-01-02T09:00
Welcome to our special holiday bonus episode, to wrap up the year and answer all your remaining questions! Thank you so much for all the letters, inquiries, and fun over the past year and we look f...
ListenEp. 121: designer Vern Yip from 2019-12-31T09:00
Designer Vern Yip returns to the show to tell us about his new book, Vacation at Home and gives us insight into 18 special steps to create your everyday getaway inside your home. He talks about why...
ListenEp. 120: textile designer Lisa Fine from 2019-12-24T09:00
Textile designer Lisa Fine joins the show this week to talk about how she got into textile design, the path that unfolded after a trip to India, and the top things we should know when working with ...
ListenEp. 119: designer Lisa Furey from 2019-12-17T09:00
Interior Designer Lisa Furey joins the show to talk about keeping neutrals chic yet interesting, her award-winning luxury boutique firm, Lisa Furey Interiors in Philadelphia, and how she fell in lo...
ListenEp. 117: designer Janie Molster from 2019-12-03T09:00
Janie Molster, Interior Designer in the Richmond, Virginia area, is known for her fun and light-hearted designs, mixing the beautiful with the well-choreographed messy. She joins the show this week...
ListenEp. 116: designer Timothy Corrigan from 2019-11-26T09:00
This week we start off by talking about holiday decorating with some tree talk and gift wrapping strategy. Then, we welcome the great Timothy Corrigan to talk about his chateau addiction, his signa...
ListenEp. 115: designer TammyConnor from 2019-11-19T09:00
Interior Designer Tammy Connor’s goal is to make hard work look easy and to focus on implementing more about what her clients really love vs. what’s in trend for the moment. Tammy joins the show th...
ListenEp. 114: designer Jennifer Nanni from 2019-11-12T09:00
This week we welcome Jennifer Nanni, owner of Rittenhouse Home in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Jennifer talks about how her hobby in design and a naturally great eye for spaces turned into a sought after...
ListenEp. 1 Meet the How to Decorate Team from 2016-10-25T12:11:02
Hosting each episode will be three ladies from the Ballard Designs team — Caroline McDonald, Taryn Schwartz, and Karen Mooney. You know Caroline from rour blog How to Decorate where she is constant...
ListenEp. 1 Meet the How to Decorate Team from 2016-10-25T12:11:02
Hosting each episode will be three ladies from the Ballard Designs team — Caroline McDonald, Taryn Schwartz, and Karen Mooney. You know Caroline from rour blog How to Decorate where she is constant...
ListenEp. 1 Meet the How to Decorate Team from 2016-10-25T12:11:02
Hosting each episode will be three ladies from the Ballard Designs team — Caroline McDonald, Taryn Schwartz, and Karen Mooney. You know Caroline from rour blog How to Decorate where she is constant...
ListenEp. 1 Meet the How to Decorate Team from 2016-10-25T12:11:02
Hosting each episode will be three ladies from the Ballard Designs team — Caroline McDonald, Taryn Schwartz, and Karen Mooney. You know Caroline from rour blog How to Decorate where she is constant...
ListenEp. 1 Meet the How to Decorate Team from 2016-10-25T12:11:02
Hosting each episode will be three ladies from the Ballard Designs team — Caroline McDonald, Taryn Schwartz, and Karen Mooney. You know Caroline from rour blog How to Decorate where she is constant...
ListenEp. 1 Meet the How to Decorate Team from 2016-10-25T12:11:02
Hosting each episode will be three ladies from the Ballard Designs team — Caroline McDonald, Taryn Schwartz, and Karen Mooney. You know Caroline from rour blog How to Decorate where she is constant...
ListenEp. 1 Meet the How to Decorate Team from 2016-10-25T12:11:02
Hosting each episode will be three ladies from the Ballard Designs team — Caroline McDonald, Taryn Schwartz, and Karen Mooney. You know Caroline from rour blog How to Decorate where she is constant...
ListenEp. 1 Meet the How to Decorate Team from 2016-10-25T12:11:02
Hosting each episode will be three ladies from the Ballard Designs team — Caroline McDonald, Taryn Schwartz, and Karen Mooney. You know Caroline from rour blog How to Decorate where she is constant...
ListenEp. 1 Meet the How to Decorate Team from 2016-10-25T12:11:02
Hosting each episode will be three ladies from the Ballard Designs team — Caroline McDonald, Taryn Schwartz, and Karen Mooney. You know Caroline from rour blog How to Decorate where she is constant...
ListenEp. 1 Meet the How to Decorate Team from 2016-10-25T12:11:02
Hosting each episode will be three ladies from the Ballard Designs team — Caroline McDonald, Taryn Schwartz, and Karen Mooney. You know Caroline from rour blog How to Decorate where she is constant...
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