We have HUGE gratitude for all of you for listening, watching, reviewing, and supporting our podcast this year. On our next podcast, we will have a very exciting announcement about great things to come on Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole in 2024. In the meantime, thank you Atlanta Market for sponsoring this episode. We wish you all a joyous and safe holiday with a reminder to count your blessings and pay it forward. The holidays are a hard time for many and to those people, we send big hugs and lots of love. See you in the New Year!
Read MoreIn this episode, we respond to questions from our listeners regarding topics from our clothing choices, to interviewing interior designers, plumbing, and more! We are happy to share our knowledge and experience with you today to help you avoid design paralysis.
Read MoreWe always head to High Point Market with the goal of making new relationships, seeing new products, meeting new vendors, and of course uncovering the emerging trends so that we can offer the best value to our clients! This year we decided to go a few days before the market officially opened so we could see even more throughout the market including the shops and showrooms that offer vintage and imported items from Europe. We led a successful Insiders Tour for designers new to High Point, opened new accounts, saw old friends, and noted the top trends which we will share today!
Read MoreIn this episode we discuss how interior design affects real estate with our special guest, Kathleen Dewitt, a Charleston, SC real estate agent. We recently completed a photo shoot of an amazing home we designed in Kiawah Island in Charleston. We love this area of the south and the beautiful architecture and homes throughout. Kathleen DeWitt has a remarkable ability to establish meaningful connections with people and her keen eye for design and offers insight into the impact of interior design when buying or selling a home.
Read MoreIn Episode 170 of the Inside Design Podcast, we share all that we’ve learned over the years about what goes into an interior photo shoot. Preparing, arranging, and investing in a photo shoot is a true labor of love for our work and our business. We recently spent four days styling and shooting a large project on Kiawah Island, South Carolina, for a project that took two years to complete. Styling it up a notch to be photography ready was quite a feat!
Read More“Aging in Place” means choosing to stay in your home with family, friends and neighbors instead of moving to a residential facility as you grow older. You may not have a choice if your home stops accommodating your needs or becomes a safety concern. This doesn’t just pertain to “older” people. It can be anyone with special needs, an injury or parents living with them. With thoughtful consideration, you can increase accessibility without sacrificing great design.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to have Sue Wadden back on the show! She has joined us every year since 2018. Each year, she works in collaboration with the Global Forecast Team, a group of color and design professionals within the company, to put together the Colormix® Forecast. Together, they conduct thorough research and have an intensive workshop to determine prevailing color trends for the upcoming year. We can’t wait for Sue to reveal the “Color of the Year “ and to talk about “Color Trends for 2024.”
Read MoreWe are the first podcast to announce the exciting launch of Everyday Heirlooms – a brilliant collaboration between two families –Thompson Traders and Pappy & Co. - a stunning barware that combines the Pappy’s passion for their famous bourbon, entertaining and legacy along with the artistry and quality of Thompson traders hand-crafted products. We will chat with Alejandra and Clifford Thompson about how it all came to be and get a first-hand look at the collection.
Read MoreJoin us as we talk with the President and CEO of High Point Market Authority and the important role she plays.
You will be surprised to learn all that happens at the Market other than “shopping.”
Hear about the exciting keynote speaker and what band hits the stage on Sunday night, October 15, 2023.
Read MoreToday we share the details of 4 fabulous projects we are working on right now.
We thrive on interesting projects that push boundaries and deliver exceptional results. Keeping these projects moving requires a combination of careful planning, effective communication, and attention to detail.
Read MoreJoin us for a lively chat with our longtime friend and well-known designer and TV star Michel Smith Boyd.
Listen and watch as we get the scoop on what it’s like being on the set of the Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge while simultaneously running a successful design firm, starring in multiple HGTV shows, and kicking off retail collaborations. You might be surprised to hear what Michel really does to relax on a Friday night.
Read MoreIn this episode we explore pain points and challenges faced by professionals in our industry along with effective ways to manage them.
Read MoreOur industry is constantly evolving and for us as designers to stay relevant and to consistently offer value to our clients, we need to have conversations like the one we are about to have with our good friend, Adam Japko of Esteem Media.
Read MoreThis episode is about the virtual “Future of Eco-Conscious Living” that was presented by House Beautiful on Earth Day. You will learn about the many ways that we can make small, but significant changes in our lives to reduce our environmental impact and live more sustainably by making smarter choices when it comes to buying products.
Read MoreTune in and watch this Episode as we talk to Amy Flurry, a nationally recognized speaker and author on the subject of DIY PR. She has decades of editorial experience as she shares with us the do’s and don’ts in regard to pitching to editors.
Read MoreJoin us as we chat with Leslie Carothers, Principal of Savour Partnership, who’s always on top of the latest buzz in the interior design world.
Read MoreThis episode is all about our recent trip to the High Point Furniture Market in High Point, North Carolina. We had a super successful Insiders Tour on Saturday and learned a lot as usual. Listen up for all the trends and insights we discovered at the 2023 Spring High Point Market.
Read MoreTime for some Joann & Kelly mentoring! In this episode, we discuss how being a successful interior designer requires an extraordinary and varied skillset.
Read MoreOur guest today, Caren Danneman, a certified kitchen and bath designer, talks to us about kitchen remodels, how to add value to your home, and make your cooking experience more enjoyable. We explore everything you need to know, from budgeting to design ideas and the best materials for the job.
Read MoreWe’ve just returned from our bucket list trip to Marrakech, Morocco, and we want to share all that we experienced with you! We truly believe that travel is an investment in our souls, our spiritual journeys, our views of the world and other cultures, and most importantly, an education in design. So tune in to hear all about our magical mystery tour of Marrakech.
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