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We love finding new products when we attend High Point Market so we were thrilled when we met our guest, photographer, Lannie Hall there! His company name is Eikones Studio, which is the Latin word for “images”. In this episode, we ask Lannie about his photography background, artistic style, and much more. Tune in as we get all the details on the future of his business!
Read MoreIn this episode, we’re so excited to talk with Cortney Novogratz, an interior designer well known for her eclectic style and boutique inspired furniture and home accents. Cortney and her husband Robert have designed and developed many unique properties around the country, from New York City to Napa Valley. The Novogratz believe that every home should have pieces that represent the occupant’s personality. Their new line “Cortney’s Collection” features chic furniture pieces at affordable prices. Cortney has been featured on Bravo and HGTV.
Read MoreIn this episode, we are so excited to be joined again by Phil Pallen, a social media expert and brand strategist. Today he joins us to talk about the seven types of rest, diversifying one’s income, and setting boundaries with our clients. No matter our job or background- we can all use these tips and skills in our lives to be our best version of ourselves for our lives and businesses. Tune in to learn more on these topics as Phil shares his experiences with us.
Read MoreAs the Director of Color Marketing at Sherwin-Williams, Sue reflects on her early beginnings choosing bridge colors, to now creating some of her favorite colors included in the 2022 color palette, titled MODE. We also discuss the 2022 Color of the Year!
MODE is a collection of 40 trend colors, with each color hand-selected to welcome a truly wondrous transition.
Described as the ‘queen’ of Sherwin-Williams, Sue Wadden delves into the difficulties during COVID and how color schemes are cyclic throughout the decades.
Read MoreNavigating the High Point Market for the first time can be very overwhelming. In today’s episode, we chat with returning guest Linda Holt about The Insiders Tour organized by Esteem Media in partnership with the High Point Market Authority. Linda, Kelly and Joann will all be tour guides for the upcoming Fall 2021 Market. We’ll discuss how we make the most of our time at High Point, which events we’re looking forward to, and the importance of networking. Linda is the founder of Linda Holt Creative and a great friend. We’ve got a lot to learn from her!
Read MoreIt all starts with an invisible idea. In today’s episode, we’re discussing the importance of showing up, having dreams and letting the universe do the rest. Our guest is Caroline Hipple, president of Norwalk Furniture, and she is sharing her amazing experience that started with opening one furniture store to managing hundreds of employees today. You will also hear how she manages to give them hope during different crises of the years and why giving back to the community is important.
Read MoreShay Geyer, designer and owner of IBB Design joins us in this week’s episode. IBB Design is a full-service fine furnishings boutique & design firm with a 90,000 sq. ft. showroom. Shay works on extensive residential and commercial projects around the country and is a Style Spotter Advisor at High Point Market. Style Spotters are home fashion leaders who showcase the top new styles of each High Point Market. They scour the Market to find their favorite products and top trends, these finds contribute to the two Style Reports that the HPMA produces. We discuss how the Style Spotters program has changed since 2013, what the role of a Style Spotter is today, and how to apply. Tune in for Spring Market trends and products Shay is most excited about!
Read MoreJill Seale, an artist, designer, and author, joins us in this week’s episode. We met Jill at a design event a couple of years ago, where she was one of the guest speakers. Her most recent work emphasizes marbling which has led her to incorporate textiles and a broader range of design to her work, such as botanicals, watercolors, and graphics. Stay tuned for this fascinating conversation with Jill!
Read MoreAs we discussed in our last episode about renovating vs. buying, Joann and I have spent the better part of the previous ten years making selections for renovations and new builds. Finishing touches are a daunting task when you aren’t in the business, so we thought we’d share some of our wisdom by chatting with Stacy Wray, our rep extraordinaire at ProSource Wholesale Marietta, Georgia. Stacy talks about being brave when it comes to your flooring, adding tiles to the walls, and the challenges that manufacturers face during the pandemic.
Read MoreWe are happy to introduce Katerina Rothman to our show today. She is the founder of Beflax Linen which offers 100% pure linen bedding and home décor products for bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms. Katerina talks about the importance and benefits of linen, how to choose a suitable fabric for your home, and styling tips using linen.
Read MoreFor our hundredth episode, we are so thrilled to have with us as a guest, Marlo Thomas. She is best remembered for her starring roles in television hits like That Girl and Free to Be... You and Me. She serves as the national outreach director for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and has now launched a collaboration with Williams-Sonoma. In this episode, Marlo shares with us her tips for entertaining guests, how to mix and match pieces for a beautiful setup, and stories behind the pieces in her collection.
Read MoreThe infamous Robert Rufino, Style Director of House Beautiful Magazine, joins us for an exceptional episode of Inside Design. Robert opens the show explaining how Covid inspired him to reach out to designers and do something extraordinary for them. So, Robert started doing thirty-minute portfolio sessions; he gives designers the gift of time. Then, Robert speaks about why professional photography is so important. After shooting, the film needs to have a certain mystique. Plus, Robert explains why hiring a stylist is absolutely necessary and the importance of collaboration on any shoot.
Read MoreAs many of you know who listen to our podcast on a regular basis that we are big fans of color and Sherwin Williams paints. We’ve been lucky to have recorded 3 episodes with Sue Wadden, the Director of Color Marketing where she shared the color forecast for 2019, 2020 and 2021. Most people don’t realize how much time, effort and man (and woman) power that goes into creating these forecasts.
What we are going to talk about today is the “science” behind paint, the applications and the many options available. We’ll try to keep it light and not make it sound like a science class!
Read MoreKelly and I are big proponents of original art and know how it can elevate a space and create a truly unique and custom design. We recorded podcast (Episode #53) entitled “Why Buy Original Art” a couple of years ago. We talk about the importance of art in design as well as how we were originally intimidated by art galleries and how meeting our guest, Donna Krueger, turned out to be a wonderful experience and a whole new education into the world of art.
Read MoreWelcome to one of our favorite topics with one of our favorite guests – Sue Wadden, the Director of Color Marketing for Sherwin Williams. This is Sue’s third appearance on our podcast – we could listen all day to her insights about trends, world events, fashion etc. and how they relate to color.
Read MoreToday we are thrilled to bring a new guest to you. She is not only our friend and industry colleague but a woman we have learned a lot from over the years. LuAnn Nigara began her career more than 30 years ago as a co-owner of Window Works, an award-winning window treatment and awning retailer in NJ. Now she’s also the host of the top-rated interior design podcast called A Well Designed Business, is a highly sought after speaker and an author of two top rated books on well-designed businesses.
With so many of us reinventing ourselves and our businesses during the Covid crisis, we thought that now was the perfect time for us to have a lively chat with Luann.
Read MoreWe are very excited to have Phil Pallen as our guest today. A social media expert, keynote speaker as well as a smart, funny and well-traveled guy who is the guru of “branding”. We met Phil about 3 years ago while at a Designer Mastermind with Kelli Ellis in Las Vegas. His mantra – “A personal brand isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity”…
Read MoreThis podcast is sponsored by Helser Brother Hardware. Helser Brothers are a fully custom manufacturer of drapery hardware…
Read MoreIn our last episode, #56, we talked about the amazing Designer Experience event we attended that was put…
Read MoreWe are thrilled to have Gray Malin as a guest on the podcast today. Gray is an amazing…
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