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Design Perspectives

By Gail M Davis

We start with design; then move on to discuss the latest hot topics. It's a podcast where we like to share our POV as well as listen to others. This is a platform that is designed to inform & educate.
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Design Perspectives May 26, 2023

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May 26, 202322:06
EPISODE 136 - CHRISTINA KIM
May 19, 202327:18
EPISODE 135 - GINGER CURTIS
May 12, 202324:27
EPISODE 134 - DEBBIE TRAVIN
May 05, 202327:19
EPISODE 133 - RAQUEL LANGWORTHY

EPISODE 133 - RAQUEL LANGWORTHY

Raquel Langworthy has been taking photos and telling stories since childhood. She earned a BFA in art history from the University of Michigan, as well as an M.S. from the VCU Brandcenter (a program that marries strategy, creative and business). After working in advertising as an art director for brands such as Chobani, Amazon Kindle, CNN, Denny's and Kotex she decided it was time to take a leap of faith and follow her heart to pursue visual storytelling through photography in 2011. Within three short years she had the pleasure of working with many commercial brands, including Discovery Channel, Boden Clothing, Canon Cameras, the TV show Cake Boss, and a host of other small business clients. Most recently she has worked with securing a niche in the the interiors and decor world by helping interior designers capture the essence of their designs both through photography and styling assistance. She has been published in print as well as a various web publication for her photos of interiors, children, food and decor. Raquel has always loved to to travel and forever learns from the people and places she encounters. In 2014 and 2015 she had the opportunity to tour the U.S. documenting the unique mornings and evenings of 30 different families.

https://www.raquellangworthy.com/

https://www.instagram.com/raquellangworthy.photo/

Apr 28, 202326:04
EPISODE 132 - AMY FLURRY
Apr 21, 202331:37
EPISODE 131 - BROOKE LANG
Apr 14, 202336:39
EPISODE 130 - GAIL M DAVIS
Apr 07, 202323:04
EPISODE - 129 RENEE BUSH

EPISODE - 129 RENEE BUSH

Renee founded Tandem to address the conflict that often arises in the space between creativity and structure in business. She knew there was a better way to achieve success– by creating a sharp vision and building systems that work in tandem with the design process instead of trying to control it. Tandem puts design at the center of everything we do. We look at each client, business, and vision individually to find the best possible solution to align with our client’s values and desired goals. 
Renee is the business-minded problem solver. She understands the interior design industry, knows how to get straight to the heart of any issue, and always has a creative solution up her sleeve. https://with-tandem.com/

Mar 31, 202330:56
EPISODE 128 - DAVINA OGILVIE

EPISODE 128 - DAVINA OGILVIE

Davina Ogilvie is founder of Wovn Home, a direct-to-consumer custom window treatments company based in New York. 

 

After growing up in Bangkok, Thailand surrounded by beautiful custom window treatments, Davina was surprised to find a lack of options to choose from when she was decorating her own Manhattan apartment. When she turned to local upholstery shops, she found they were incredibly expensive and also required months-long lead times. On the other hand, big box retailers only offered standard sizes that were often poor quality. Rather than choosing either of these less-than-desirable options, she decided to use her previous experience from working in the New York fashion industry to create her own custom window treatments. From this experience, she created and launched Wovn Home in September 2019, offering designer-quality custom window treatments at an accessible price point.

 

Wovn Home’s fabrics are made of luxurious linens sourced from premium textile mills in Belgium, while the patterns are designed exclusively for Wovn and screen printed in Los Angeles. The brand’s drapes, shades and pillows are produced in North Carolina through family owned workrooms that have generations of experience and knowledge in the industry to ensure a quality product. Through Wovn Home, Davina hopes to enable consumers and designers alike to create beautifully customized spaces that complement and reflect their own style and preferences.

Mar 24, 202327:01
EPISODE 127 - DARCY GUTTWEIN
Mar 17, 202328:11
EPISODE 126 - GAIL M DAVIS

EPISODE 126 - GAIL M DAVIS

I am back and, I will be slightly pivoting the message. Racism is an important part of the fibers of this country. While I will still discuss design...I will also address yt supremacy as it is designed into the fibers of this country. While I am a proud American...I am also disappointed with the death grip that yt folks have on their privilege. This is NOT an attack (although it may FEEL like it) but what it is, is an observation on casual racism. 

Thank you for coming to my TedTalk.  

Mar 10, 202310:39
EPISODE 125 - AMY FLURRY
Dec 23, 202229:09
EPISODE 124 - GAIL M DAVIS
Dec 16, 202223:52
EPISODE 123 - ANNE HEPFER

EPISODE 123 - ANNE HEPFER

Anne started her eponymous firm after relocating to Toronto 15 years ago after working for Daniel Romuladez on all Tory and Chris Burch's projects. She was House & Home's Designer of the Year in 2021 and has been featured in House Beautiful (her home was the cover story), The Wall St Journal, AD, Domino to name a few. She just released her first ever design and lifestyle book, MOOD, which is available on Amazon and in select stores.

More about MOOD

In Anne Hepfer’s world, a home is a complex reflection of who you are, and the people, places and ideas that matter most. For this, her first, book, the acclaimed designer explores the power of a stylish and soul-nourishing refuge of one’s own. Drawing inspiration from influences as wide-ranging as travel, music, food and drink, fashion, and nature, Hepfer shares her process and opens the doors to the masterful spaces she has crafted for both international clients and her own family. Filled with exuberant color and meditative reflections, MOOD is an ever-evolving journey through the seven key emotions a brilliantly designed home should evoke: happy, relaxed, energized, cozy, sexy, tranquil, and nostalgic.

Nov 11, 202222:31
EPISODE 122 - LIZ LIDGETT
Oct 28, 202218:34
EPISODE 121 - PULP DESIGN STUDIOS
Oct 21, 202224:16
Episode 120- Gail M Davis

Episode 120- Gail M Davis

Why do you attend conferences? Are you going to truly learn? What are you expecting to glean? Do you want to learn how to get better? Or do you want someone to do the work for you? I share my perspective on what it is like to experience a conference as a speaker instead of being in the audience.
Oct 14, 202218:04
EPISODE 119 - TODD RAYMOND
Sep 30, 202219:47
EPISODE 118 - HEIDI CALLIER
Sep 23, 202226:28
EPISODE 117 -GAIL M DAVIS
Sep 03, 202227:44
EPISODE 116 - GAIL M DAVIS
Aug 26, 202218:54
EPISODE 115 - EUGENE COLBERG

EPISODE 115 - EUGENE COLBERG

Eugene Colberg is an architect with twenty-five years’ experience producing award-winning architecture and interiors both in the United States and internationally. He has designed imaginative and environmentally sensitive residential projects, directed projects at recognized New York institutions, and helped master plan higher education campuses nationwide. His retail projects have successfully dovetailed architectural design and brand identity and expression. He has a BArch from Cornell University, is a Registered Architect in the State of New York, a LEED Green Associate, and is NCARB certified.

Colberg Architecture is a Certified Minority Owned Business with the City and State of New York and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Aug 19, 202224:18
EPISODE 114 - GAIL M DAVIS

EPISODE 114 - GAIL M DAVIS

It is time for you to be SELFISH! There, I said it! It is time for you to be ok with taking time out from the world to connect/reconnect with who YOU are and what you want for your life. To live a life that is fulfilled, you have to be ok with taking time to be alone and shutting the world out. It is time to live your BEST life! Learn to live OUT LOUD!

Aug 05, 202216:27
EPISODE 113 - CHRISTOPHER PEACOCK

EPISODE 113 - CHRISTOPHER PEACOCK

Christopher Peacock began his career in the early eighties working at Terence Conran’sfurniture store in London. He launched Christopher Peacock Cabinetry in 1992, beginning with a kitchen display in a small store in Greenwich CT. He has established himself as the paradigm of beautiful hand-crafted, British inspired cabinetry made to order in the heart of West Virginia. He has showrooms across the globe, designs in luxury residential buildings and numerous high profile clients from the world of art, sports and business. Since then he has opened showrooms throughout the U.S. and Europe, with locations in Greenwich,Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, New York City, Short Hills, Dallas and Nashville.

Jul 29, 202225:56
EPISODE 112 - WILL ZHANG

EPISODE 112 - WILL ZHANG

Will Zhang, Director of Design and Product Innovation at Emtek, developed a curiosity for design and stylish interiors at a young age. After receiving his degree from The Art Institute of California - Orange County, he joined Emtek in 2009. Zhang is responsible for establishing industrial design as a key part of Emtek to maximize the aesthetic and design value of the product while searching for new sources of inspiration and ideas. During his time at Emtek, Zhang’s designs received awards including the Interior Design BOY Award 2014, Good Design Award, Best of KBIS Award 2020, and Architectural Record Best of 2021. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife.
Jul 25, 202223:36
EPISODE 111 - KATE LESTER

EPISODE 111 - KATE LESTER

Kate Lester is the creative director and CEO of Kate Lester Interiors & Kate Lester HOME. With a diversely talented design team in her studio, and two retail stores in Southern California, Kate is thrilled to be spreading her unique design vision with the masses.

Her style ethos is all about creating spaces that weave classic lines, vintage finds, modern moments, and an infusion of at least “one weird thing”.

Kate attended USC’s prestigious Marshall School of Business, and went on to study Design and Architecture at Otis College in Los Angeles. Her industry experience includes working for some of Hollywood’s most famous designers before launching her own firm in 2010.

Thriving at the intersection of livable luxury, humor, and realism, Kate believes that the homes she designs should always be carefully crafted, thoughtfully curated, and a direct reflection of the people who inhabit them.

When not designing, Kate can be found in Southern California dragging her family to flea markets, running on the beach, or hesitantly participating in a plethora of extreme sports with her extremely persuasive (and brave) husband and daughter.

Jul 15, 202230:08
EPISODE 110 - SHAWN WREDE

EPISODE 110 - SHAWN WREDE

Shawn Wrede is the newly appointed showroom manager of the Ferguson Kitchen, Bath and Lighting Gallery in Fairfield, NJ. A seven-year veteran of the company, she joined Ferguson in 2015 as a showroom customer service representative in Clifton, NJ. Within a year, she transitioned to a sales consultant role at the same showroom location. Most recently, Shawn continued to evolve her skillset for building relationships through a position with the Outside Builder Sales team. She returned to the showroom in a leadership role in April 2022 to continue to grow new relationships, develop her team, and to pursue a personal passion for design.

In her spare time, Shawn enjoys hanging out with her husband and their dog, traveling, and renovating their new forever home!

Jul 08, 202223:20
EPISODE 109 - GAIL M DAVIS

EPISODE 109 - GAIL M DAVIS

Today I am sounding off about the state of the world! Where is the humanity??? I am sharing my thoughts on political topics. I am not a scholar...however, I AM HUMAN! I want the world to ask. "Am I not my brother's keeper?"

Jul 07, 202228:47
EPISODE 107 - MICHELLE LYNNE

EPISODE 107 - MICHELLE LYNNE

Interior Designers are creatives at heart but they often lack the business savvy required to run large scale projects, complex budgets, and a million moving pieces.

At MLIG, our background is in business first. We use our exceptional focus & sophisticated process to expertly manage and execute your project. Our clients often say, “This was the smoothest design process we’ve ever experienced.”

Jun 10, 202225:16
EPISODE 108 - MICHELLE LYNNE
Jun 10, 202225:16
EPISODE 107 - DWAYNE BERGMANN
May 20, 202227:44
EPISODE 106 - KELLI LAMB

EPISODE 106 - KELLI LAMB

Kelli Lamb is the editorial director + co-principal @ruemagazine, a quarterly design magazine & digital destination for stylish living. She is also the author of the book "Home with RUE," Style for Everyone. She is originally from Boise, Idaho & currently resides in sunny Los Angeles.

https://www.instagram.com/kellilamb_/

https://www.kellilamb.com/

May 13, 202230:30
EPISODE 105 - GAIL M DAVIS

EPISODE 105 - GAIL M DAVIS

Today's episode I talk about kindness. People are treating each other without humanity & respect.

I want you to do a kindness for someone without expectation. I want you to do a kindness for someone because it will make their day.

I dare you to take the challenge!

May 06, 202214:05
Episode 104 - Pamela Durkin
Apr 29, 202226:31
Episode 103 - Gail M Davis
Apr 22, 202222:43
EPISODE 102- GAIL M DAVIS
Apr 15, 202214:22
Episode 101 - Gail M Davis

Episode 101 - Gail M Davis

I am still on my introspective journey. How do you define success? What is your idea of happiness? Prosperity? I have a few ideas that I am sharing. 

Apr 08, 202213:34
EPISODE 100 - ALBIE BUABENG
Mar 25, 202233:37
EPISODE 99- GAIL M DAVIS

EPISODE 99- GAIL M DAVIS

Hi there! It's me and I am back! I have taken some time off to be silent. I do this when life is overwhelming and I feel disconnected. It is important to take time out for yourself and your thoughts. We have to get back to learning how to be bored; there are so many distractions out there that imposter syndrome, insecurities, etc. can creep in and take over.


I am challenging you to be silent. I want you to take time to hear, do and say nothing. I want you to get back to the dreamer, the one who belly laughs, the child that found joy in discovering. It is time to tap into who you REALLY are!

Mar 04, 202224:15
EPISODE 98 - JASMINE PRUITT

EPISODE 98 - JASMINE PRUITT

Jasmine Pruitt is known for creating calm in a world full of chaos by organizing and simplifying your life. Growing up in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Jasmine fell in love with keeping her personal items organized and neat at a young age. Once Jasmine graduated high school, she moved to Philadelphia where she attended Philadelphia University and majored in both Fashion Merchandising and Business. While attending PhilaU, Jasmine mastered her skills for understanding visual symmetry, and creating inviting retail spaces. She began her retail career where she was able to apply her passion and knowledge. Jasmine has 15 years of retail experience and was promoted quickly to General Manager at a few retail brands. She used her organization skills to drive and grow super profitable businesses. Jasmine’s knows that one of the most important factors of running a successful household and business is “the importance of keeping your space clean, neat, and organized”. With her strong attention to detail, she creates strategic organizational systems that keep businesses and homes running effortlessly.

Coupled with her education and retail background, Jasmine is also extremely passionate about the customer experience. Jasmine understands that each client has a specific need and it is her duty to go above and beyond to exceed their expectations. She builds and maintains strong relationships with her clients. Her clients aren’t just customers, they are her friends!

https://www.organizedbyjasmine.com/

https://www.instagram.com/organizedbyjasmine/

https://www.saatva.com/

Feb 04, 202223:45
EPISODE 97 - GAIL M DAVIS

EPISODE 97 - GAIL M DAVIS

Living in the moment is SO important! I was for sure that Covid-19 taught the world such valuable lessson of slowing down. But now, everyone is over staying home & forgetting the VALUE of time! Time with family. Time with friends. Time with ones thoughts. I watched folks learn to LOVE the slower pace, it forced them to lean into taking life in as oppose to blowing through it. I want to challenge folks to soak up EVERY minute of their lives & TRULY FEEL each moment. Life is NOT short. Life is LONG! Make it count!

Jan 28, 202213:29
EPISODE 96 - RASHEEDA GRAY
Jan 14, 202225:39
EPISODE 95 - JULIA MILLER
Jan 07, 202231:59
EPISODE 94 - STEPHANIE SABBE
Dec 17, 202120:54
EPISODE 93 - GAIL M DAVIS

EPISODE 93 - GAIL M DAVIS

This is a special episode to discuss true commitment when it comes to anti-racist work. I am watching folks check boxes like it is a to do list. I am here to tell you that it is NOT! This is a life long commitment of unlearning raciscm as well as looking at your privilege under a magnifying lens. It is not enought to attend a rally or write a check to a black organization, it is way more than that! My question to you is, "are you REALLY committed?"  It looks like you want recognition for your performance. 

Dec 13, 202122:15
EPISODE 92 - REGINE LABOSSIERE
Dec 03, 202132:07
EPISODE 91 -DEESHA DYER

EPISODE 91 -DEESHA DYER

Deesha Dyer is the Founder & CEO of Hook & Fasten, a social impact firm. Dyer is an award-winning event strategist, community organizer, and speaker who specializes in transforming ideas into causes that create tangible change. A 2019 Resident Fellow for the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics, her career and personal journey reflects an unwavering passion for servant leadership, civic engagement, and social justice.

On her journey from a 31-year old community college student intern to social secretary for the Obama White House, Deesha resolved to not only open, but build doors of opportunity, support, and access to others. Deesha worked with the President and First Lady to plan and arrange all official and personal events hosted at the White House. She coordinated the historic visit of Pope Francis, State Dinners with leaders from China, Canada, Italy, Singapore and Italy, and booked legendary acts like Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin and more.

Deesha is the co-founder and Executive Director of beGirl.world, an organization that empowers teen girls through global education and travel. In 2019, beGirl.world awarded scholarships to two black female college students who have been accepted into study abroad programs. She also oversees additional initiatives, including Black Girl 44, a scholarship fund for young black women seeking internships in Washington, D.C., and the Deesha Dyer Second Chance Scholarship at the Community College of Philadelphia.

Deesha recently completed a two-year tenure at the Ford Foundation. She is a sought after keynote speaker known for delivering engaging talks on topics spanning women in leadership, diversity, and social change. She was named to Marie Claire’s new guard of women changing the world and the Root’s most influential African-Americans. A proud Philly native who currently resides in Harlem, she has been featured in national media outlets, not limited to, but including Vogue, Travelnoire, and The Washington Post.

http://www.deeshadyer.com/

https://www.instagram.com/deedyer267/

https://www.saatva.com/?coupon=gaildavis

Nov 19, 202129:05
EPISODE 90 - ARIENE BETHEA
Oct 29, 202122:31
EPISODE 89 - GAIL M DAVIS

EPISODE 89 - GAIL M DAVIS

Today's episode is to remind you that you have to put in the work for your dreams. You don't get there by hoping & waiting on folks. You must nurture your dream & work at it until it happens. 

Oct 22, 202111:48
EPISODE 88 - KATI CURTIS
Oct 15, 202128:01
EPISODE 87 - MICHELLE DIRKSE
Oct 08, 202130:56
EPISODE 86 - NORMA KAMALI

EPISODE 86 - NORMA KAMALI

Norma Kamali has been in the fashion industry for over 50 years and is known for her innovative designs. She designed the Sleeping Bag Coat on a camping trip in the seventies, as well as multi-style jersey dresses. In 1973 her designs were referred to as ‘vintage of the future’ and are, in fact, part of her line today in washable, easy-care fabrics. Her swimwear has made a global influence for over forty years. The Parachute Collection is in several notable museums and is still evolving as part of her collection today.

In 1980 Norma introduced her sweats collection that became the forerunner of what is today called Active and Athleisure Wear. In the mid-nineties she created the NK ‘try before you buy’ website and was the first designer to have a store on eBay. During this time, she continued her exploration of alternative, healthy lifestyle practices; a search that began after the loss of her dear friends to AIDS.

After 9/11 Norma opened the Wellness Café; a curated collection of personal care and food products that support the immune system. The Wellness Café hosted talks and events featuring experts in the wellness arena. Teas, meditation, and classes were held every day at 6 pm.

In 2007 Norma collaborated with Walmart in a three-year licensee partnership where she created a collection of timeless styles all $20 and under. According to Norma, this was one of the most inspired and exciting experiences of her career.

As a result of the successful collection on Walmart.com, Norma was determined to transform her company to be exclusively e-commerce. Her current distribution network is to all major e-commerce players as well as a selection of specialty stores throughout America and Europe.

In 2016 Norma Kamali received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the CFDA to add to her numerous awards from the fashion industry.

In 2019 NORMALIFE was launched under the concept of a healthy lifestyle. NORMALIFE is democratic and inclusive for men and women of all ages, skin color, and type. The first launch was a skin line of timeless, safe ingredients and the packaging was developed with a sustainability focus.

I AM INVINCIBLE, Norma’s healthy lifestyle guide on aging with power, was released February 2021. Norma continues to live through her purpose in life of empowering women.

https://normakamali.com/

https://www.instagram.com/normakamali/?hl=en

Oct 01, 202135:37
EPISODE 85 - GAIL M DAVIS

EPISODE 85 - GAIL M DAVIS

I am returning to share some thoughts on vetting folks. It is important to invest in your business, but it is more important to know whom you are giving your money to. Also, it is great to learn as much as you can, but it is equally important to implement what you have learned! 

Sep 24, 202119:52
EPISODE 84 - Monique Stemper
Sep 17, 202126:06
Episode 83 - Gail M Davis

Episode 83 - Gail M Davis

Today on the podcast I am sharing what I learned at the Business of Home Future of Home conference. It was phenomenal! 

If I can share one thing with you, it would be to attend the conferences that will help grow your business. Do not look at it like it is an unnecessary expense, what it actually is, is an opportunity for YOU to grow your business & invest in yourself. The money you put out will return a thousand times if you implement what you learn. Learn to invest in your dream and truly give it ALL you got! I promise you, it will be worth it.

Sep 16, 202116:31
Episode 82 - Gail M Davis

Episode 82 - Gail M Davis

This is a message to faux ally's every where. Get comfortable with being uncomfortable and unlearn the entitlement & hatred that upholds white supremacy. STOP acting shock when you get it wrong. STOP with the hypocrisy. DO BETTER. That's it. 

Sep 03, 202119:41
Episode 81 - Fernando Duque
Aug 27, 202123:34
Episode - 80 Kaitlin Petersen
Aug 20, 202129:11
Episode 79 - Gail M Davis

Episode 79 - Gail M Davis

Today we are going to address the most recent post from High Point Market Authority & their 10 chosen Design Influencers Tour. 

Aug 14, 202120:17
EPISODE 78 - SHIRA GILL

EPISODE 78 - SHIRA GILL

Shira Gill is the creative force behind Shira Gill Home, a lifestyle brand and popular blog. Her Virtual Closet Makeover Program and Get Organized Master Class sell out instantly, with hundreds of participants from all over the world. Shira has grown a cult-like following on Instagram, where her followers devour her authentic and funny content and share their own fifteen-minute wins (#15MinWin), from cleaning out a messy junk drawer to adding a calendar reminder to call their mother-in-law.

She is releasing her first book, MINIMALISTA (Ten Speed Press, October 12th, 2021)- an approachable, fun, and effective guide to understanding what you want and need to feel better at home, this fall.

https://shiragill.com/

https://www.instagram.com/shiragill/?hl=en

Aug 06, 202126:16
EPISODE 77 -GRACEANNE DIGIOVACCHINO

EPISODE 77 -GRACEANNE DIGIOVACCHINO

Today's guest is my client GraceAnne DiGiovacchino. She is a super busy woman who has a successful career, she is also a mom to a toddler & wife. GraceAnne found me via referral from a designer friend. She has NEVER worked with a designer & had no idea what to expect. She will share the lessons that she has learned being a homeowner &  what it is like to work with me. 

Jul 30, 202133:10
EPISODE 76 -KIMBERLEY SELDON
Jul 23, 202131:00
EPISODE 75 - ABBY HETHERINGTON
Jul 16, 202120:35
EPISODE 74 - HALEY CHOUINARD
Jul 02, 202128:11
EPISODE 73 - SHARON LEE
Jun 25, 202131:04
EPISODE 72 - SHERRELL NEAL
Jun 18, 202129:42
EPISODE 71 - EMMA BERYL KEMPER
Jun 11, 202123:16
EPISODE 70 - ELLA HALL
Jun 04, 202127:45
EPISODE 69 - CHAYA KRINSKY
May 28, 202128:20
Episode 68 - Haley Weidenbaum
May 21, 202126:60
EPISODE 67 - JACOB MEDINA
May 14, 202128:25
EPISODE 66 - DARA CAPONIGRO

EPISODE 66 - DARA CAPONIGRO

Dara Caponigro is the Chief Creative Officer of F. Schumacher & Co. and Creative Director of Schumacher. F. Schumacher & Co. is a 131-year-old American company that comprises both Schumacher, the luxury fabric and wallcovering house, and Patterson Flynn Martin, the prestigious rug firm. Caponigro directs and oversees product development, digital and print marketing, PR and events, licensing, the Schumacher blog and visual merchandising. She is also Editor in Chief of Schumacher’s luxury design magazine, Frederic. Caponigro is the author of The Authentics, which delves into the lives and homes of original trailblazers in the creative world as well as Domino, the Book of Decorating, a NY Times bestseller. Her most recent book S Is for Style: The Schumacher Book of Decoration celebrates the limitless possibilities of decorating and helps readers identify their personal style. Prior to joining Schumacher, Caponigro held many illustrious positions as a magazine editor, specializing in interior design and architecture. Most recently, Caponigro was the Editor-in-Chief of Veranda, establishing it as a global luxury brand. During her tenure, which coincided with both a recession and a decline in overall magazine readership, both Veranda's newsstand sales and advertising revenue increased by double digit percentages. Caponigro was also a founding editor of domino where she was Style Director from 2004 to 2009. She also held the positions of Design and Decoration Director at Elle Decor and Decorating Director at House Beautiful. She began her career at The Cooper-Hewitt Museum. Caponigro is known for her ability to develop and invigorate brands, whether it’s breathing new life into existing companies or building them from scratch. With her discerning eye and uncanny ability to know her audience, she is able to dissect a property’s assets, give it a distinct personality, and evolve it to its full potential. Caponigro holds a BA from Barnard College where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa. She lives in the Bronx with her husband, David Steinberger, and their two children, Sofia and Stefan. Their homes have been published in House Beautiful, Elle Decor, Veranda, domino, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.

https://www.instagram.com/dara_caponigro/?hl=en

hmoore@fsco.com

May 07, 202127:13
EPISODE 65 - BECKY SHEA
Apr 30, 202126:35
EPISODE 64 - CHRIS GODDARD
Apr 23, 202127:05
EPISODE 63 - LINDSEY BORCHARD
Apr 16, 202129:55
Episode 62 - Jean Brownhill
Apr 09, 202129:48
Design Camp - Fall 2021

Design Camp - Fall 2021

Design Camp dates October 18-21st & October 25-28th. An intimate, 14 guest retreat for interior designers in Austin, Texas 2 weeks, back to back this October: October 18-21st + October 25-28th Tickets are all-inclusive, meaning hotel stay, all food, drinks, coursework + gifts We have guests ranging from 10 year industry veterans to women just preparing to launch their business It is a small mastermind group, not a conference of key-note speakers. Lindsey + I share everything we know, but more importantly, our guests share everything they know, too Pre-sale tickets release to email subscribers only (sign up at www.design-camp.co) on Thursday at 10am PST Tickets release to the public (if any remain after pre-sale) on Friday at 10am PST
Apr 07, 202102:20
Episode 61 - Katerina Rothman
Apr 02, 202122:57
EPISODE 60- Cortney Novogratz

EPISODE 60- Cortney Novogratz

Cortney is an interior designer, developer and one half of the Novogratz design duo, who along with her husband Robert are beloved designers well-known for their eclectic style and boutique-inspired furniture and home accents. Their eponymous home furnishing lines are sold at major retailers, as well as their brisk e-commerce business, ShoptheNovogratz.com. Cortney is the co-founder of The Novogratz brand that aims to bring boutique designs at affordable prices to families around the world.

The Novogratz have had many celebrated collaborations, including the most recent new designs for Tempaper, working with the fabulous artist and creative director Donald Robertson (@Drawbertson), on two recent issues, Zebras in Love and Lips. Exciting new collabs are due for 2021 so stay tuned! The Novogratz create community through these collaborations and on social media generating a lot of user generated content.

Cortney is mother to seven children: Wolfgang, Bellamy, Tallulah, Breaker, Five, Holleder, and Major. The ability to integrate their work and personallives has given the Novogratz a unique perspective as to the needs of the modern family, and they love nothing more than bringing functional, beautifulsolutions to their customers.

Cortney and Robert are working on two major home projects, the iconic Pink House in Greenwich Village in New York, NY and the “Bird House”, another super-star project located on the much-coveted Bird Streets of Los Angeles. Both will be completed toward the second half of the year.

https://www.thenovogratz.com/

https://www.instagram.com/cortneynovogratz/?hl=en


Mar 26, 202133:56
Episode 59 - Lauren Hwang

Episode 59 - Lauren Hwang

Mar 19, 202127:18
EPISODE 58 - BROOK PERDIGON
Mar 12, 202127:04
EPISODE 57 - Kelsey Mulvey
Mar 05, 202125:53
EPISODE 56 - Laura Thurman
Feb 26, 202129:56
EPISODE 55 -Noz Nozawa

EPISODE 55 -Noz Nozawa

Noz Design is a full-service interior design firm based in San Francisco, serving clients on residential and select commercial projects throughout the Bay Area and from coast to coast. With a focus on eclectic, collected spaces, Noz Design creates effortlessly bold, well-appointed homes that not only reflect our dwellers' lifestyles and tastes, but also maximize a space's functionality and a project's budget. Noz was named an Architectural Digest Rising Star in 2020, House Beautiful Next Wave Designer in 2020, Sunset Magazine’s Best Designer of the West 2020, and our work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Sunset Magazine, House Beautiful, HGTV Magazine, ELLE Decor, Curbed SF, The Irish Times, Houzz, and The Today Show.

At Noz Design, we are big believers that Home is critical to our mental health and happiness. As active members of the San Francisco community, we commit a portion of our income to a local shelter that provides a safe haven for women, children, and gender non-binary survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. Noz Design is a woman-owned, POC-owned business, and we believe Black Lives Matter.

http://noz.design/

https://www.instagram.com/noznozawa/?hl=en

Feb 19, 202128:46
EPISODE 54 -Anderson Somerselle
Feb 12, 202128:13
EPISODE 53 - Tariq Dixon
Feb 05, 202123:18
EPISODE - 52 KATHARINE EARNHARDT
Jan 29, 202128:38
EPISODE 51 - MONIQUE VALERIS
Jan 22, 202124:40
EPISODE 50 - CARISHA SWANSON
Jan 15, 202128:52
EPISODE 49 - CHRISTINE GACHOT
Jan 08, 202126:41
EPISODE 48 - GAIL M DAVIS

EPISODE 48 - GAIL M DAVIS

Hello Good People! This is the last episode for 2020 & I will be sharing my take aways of what I learned. 

Thank you for being a subscriber! I appreciate YOU!

Happy New Year!

Jan 01, 202120:32
EPISODE 47 - GAIL M DAVIS

EPISODE 47 - GAIL M DAVIS

Merry Christmas, good people! Today's episode is short and sweet. 

Enjoy your family and count your blessings.

XO

Dec 25, 202007:07
EPISODE 46 - Rebecca Atwood
Dec 18, 202029:39
EPISODE 45 - KELLY FINLEY
Dec 11, 202028:49
EPISODE 44 - JOY MOYLER
Dec 04, 202018:58
EPISODE 43 - KABRIA CUMMINGS
Nov 27, 202027:51
Episode 42 - Erika Ward
Nov 20, 202030:59
EPISODE 41 - JOYCE DOWNING PICKENS
Nov 13, 202027:12
EPISODE 40 - BRIAN PAQUETTE

EPISODE 40 - BRIAN PAQUETTE

With a background in painting and conceptual art, Brian Paquette brings a singular point of view to the Seattle and San Francisco interior design scene. Rather than following a particular style, he draws inspiration from a variety of sources: architecture, travel, and the natural world, to name a few. For Brian, interior design is not something sterile or static; it’s a living extension of art, meant to be touched, used and admired.

That mindset is at the heart of Brian Paquette Interiors. We are a high end design firm and we build custom spaces that are at once open and intimate, grounded yet light. Our Seattle interior design team works through a close, collaborative process, creating homes that reflect our clients’ identity, history and aspirations. We partner with local craftsmen to ensure every element in our projects is unique and carefully considered, with its own story that adds to the greater whole.

Founded in 2009, Brian Paquette Interiors provides full-service interior design. Our Seattle and San Francisco interiors have been featured in Architectural Digest, Dwell, Luxe Magazine and more. We also regularly work in Los Angeles, New York City, British Columbia and beyond.

In addition to interior design, we offer furniture, textiles and décor through Brian Paquette at Home. Our online shop is yet another extension of Brian’s personal aesthetic. Experience it for yourself.

https://brianpaquetteinteriors.com/

https://www.instagram.com/brian.paquette_/?hl=en

Nov 06, 202019:21
EPISODE 39 - GRACE BONNEY

EPISODE 39 - GRACE BONNEY

Grace Bonney is an author, blogger and entrepreneur. Bonney wrote In The Company of Women, a book featuring more than 100 stories about women entrepreneurs who overcame adversity. She also wrote the DIY interior design book Design*Sponge at Home.

Oct 30, 202030:30
EPISODE 38 - JOY MOYLER
Oct 23, 202023:50
EPISODE 37 - KIMBERLY ELLIOTT
Oct 16, 202053:40
EPISODE 36 - ASAD SYRKETT
Oct 09, 202028:08
Episode 35 - Tobi Fairley
Oct 02, 202029:33
Episode 34 -Albie Buabeng
Sep 25, 202031:49
Episode 33 - Drew McGukin

Episode 33 - Drew McGukin

Drew McGukin tackles the interior design world with a unique level of energy, great pace, and integrity. He is known for a touch of the unexpected, combined with beautiful textures and bold patterns that vibrate with a perfect amount of sophistication, warmth, innovation, style, and approachability. Graduating from the New York School of Interior Design in May 2010, Drew kicked off the lead designer in his own New York-based firm in October 2010.

While Classically trained, this self-proclaimed pattern-addict has fast become one of the leading contemporary designers in today’s market. “I’ve never been a wallflower,” says Drew. “Neither are my interiors.” In 2019, Introspective Magazine described Drew as designing “with a commanding intelligence and an ability to articulate his ideas sharply and clearly – a rare quality among younger designers, who often struggle to describe their work. And his aesthetic is anything but recessive. His style is forthright and high impact, characterized by strong and graphic patterns deployed with confidence and skill while avoiding eyeball-straining shades that can be visually overwhelming.”

The International Furnishings & Design Association quickly recognized Drew’s Signature style and named him a Rising Star. Drew has sat on various designer advisory councils including the ASID Board of Directors and the New York Design Center’s Access to Design Referral Network. He has also engaged as a creative consultant for renowned industry giants like Cosentino, Delta Facet Company, and Monogram. His work is regularly featured through traditional and nontraditional media, and a favorite across numerous social channels. His portfolio remains a standout on heavy-hitting digital design platforms like 1stdibs and Houzz – a nod to his extraordinary online following. In 2018 Drew launched his first capsule furnishings collection with Crate & Barrel.

Drew McGukin Interiors design innovative interiors across the United States that tell a story by combining bold choices and rich textures to create subtle, sophisticated designs that require you take notice, then relax and enjoy.

https://www.drewmcgukin.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drewmcgukin/?hl=en

Sep 18, 202019:22
Episode 32 - Sue Wadden
Sep 11, 202028:35
Episode 31 - Tiana Webb Evans
Sep 04, 202028:18
Episode 30 - Tenlie Mourning
Aug 28, 202025:14
Episode 29 - Anastasia Casey
Aug 21, 202026:48
Episode 28 - Arianne Bellizaire
Aug 14, 202027:24
Episode 27 - Hadley Keller
Aug 07, 202029:04
Episode 26 - Hadley Keller
Jul 31, 202017:49
Episode 25 - Courtney McLeod
Jul 24, 202030:51
Episode 24 - Hadley Keller
Jul 17, 202034:06
Episode 23 - Joanna Buchanan

Episode 23 - Joanna Buchanan

Accessory designer Joanna Buchanan developed an unmistakable vision for luxury, color, texture and pattern not only from her 20 years in the fashion retail business working at Saks Fifth Avenue and Banana Republic, but also through her Hong Kong childhood, adult years in Europe and extensive travel throughout India. For the woman who always believed that “life should be decorated and joyful,” the holiday season presented the perfect opportunity for Joanna to take her passion for home décor and accessories design to the next level via her own brand. Her first holiday collection launched exclusively on One Kings Lane in 2014 and she has continued to add an impressive collective of retailers to that list including: Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, and Geary’s Beverly Hills in the US and Harrods, John Lewis, and Amara in the UK.

Jul 10, 202022:59
Episode 22 - Antonio Thompson

Episode 22 - Antonio Thompson

I first met Antonio when he shot me for Ebony Magazine. We immediately hit it off and have kept in touch. His an AMAZING self taught photographer that has traveled the world (and is still traveling). Please enjoy our interview, I know I did. 

Jul 03, 202027:40
Episode 21 - Elaine Santos
Jun 26, 202026:39
Episode 20 - Jeremy Taylor of TaylornTaylor Inc.
Jun 19, 202020:23
Episode 19 - The Vale London - Melinda Marquardt
Jun 12, 202017:46
Episode 18 - Now that you know better. DO BETTER!

Episode 18 - Now that you know better. DO BETTER!

Welcome to my final installment of Race in America. I am hopeful that America is FINALLY moving in the right direction. We must keep our foot on the gas! We must re-write laws that benefit ALL, not just a few. Please know that this is not a check the box situation. THIS is a lifestyle commitment. This is a change in behavior. This is using your privileged platform for POC. I am optimistic. Please don’t let me down. Do the work. Do it as if your life depends upon it...because it does! Now that you know better. DO BETTER.
Jun 11, 202022:06
Episode 17 - Nuances of Racism

Episode 17 - Nuances of Racism

Welcome to part 2 of a 3 part series on Racism in America. Normally, I discuss design but in light of what has transpired in the last few weeks, you are going to hear what life is like in America for people of color.

I want to thank you for joining me on this journey. I also want to tell you to keep an open mind and heart, as that is how we will HEAL! This is about moving forward. This is about having an open honest dialogue and forcing America to look at the under belly of racism and all of its ugliness.

Together we can conquer hate and those who this way.

When you know better, you do better! 

Jun 05, 202016:54
Episode 16- A Different Podcast Topic

Episode 16- A Different Podcast Topic

Today's podcast guest is ME! I am discussing what we are ALL experiencing after witnessing  the privilege of Amy Cooper and the murder of George Floyd. For the next three episodes, I want to talk about the Design Perspective of Racism in America.

Buckle up!

Jun 04, 202020:41
Episode 15 - Peter Sandel
May 15, 202036:57
Episode 14 - Sarah Von Dreele

Episode 14 - Sarah Von Dreele

Sarah Von Dreele has been the creative director of Onethread Design, Inc., a New York-based design consultancy, which she founded in 2003. Launching her eponymous brand of wallcoverings in 2019, Sarah’s hand-painted aesthetic quickly gained traction in the interior design field, garnering attention from designers and publications internationally. What began as a simple creative exercise at the end of the day quickly evolved into a collection of surface designs, painted exclusively in gouache. Her latest works explore the integration of imperfection and repetition to create rich patterns. The abstracted floral and geometric forms are ethereal and calm, lending themselves to a variety of applications for the curated home.

www.sarahvondreele.com

https://www.instagram.com/sarahvondreele/


May 08, 202026:20
Episode 13 - Kammi Reiss
May 01, 202028:07
Episode 12- Toledo Geller
Apr 24, 202030:25
Episode 11 - Phyllis Taylor of Taylor and Taylor Inc.
Apr 17, 202024:15
Episode 10 - Laura Hodges
Apr 10, 202030:17
Episode 9 - Anelle Gandelman
Apr 03, 202026:30
Episode 8 - Tina Ramchandani Creative
Mar 27, 202026:32
Peti Lau - AristoFreak
Mar 20, 202028:37
Season II - Episode 6 - Eneia White
Mar 13, 202024:38
Episode 5 - Elizabeth M Lawrence - Partner at Bunny Williams Inc.

Episode 5 - Elizabeth M Lawrence - Partner at Bunny Williams Inc.

Today's guest is the epitome of kindness and perseverance. Elizabeth M. Lawrence is a partner at Bunny Williams Inc. , and she is NYSID's 2020 Rising Star. As you listen to her share her story on her road to partnership and how service is key when it comes to BWI clientele.

Be sure to follow her on instagram @elizabeth_m_lawrence. 

Mar 06, 202026:07
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Who should you hire first? A Business Coach or a Branding Coach?
Feb 28, 202016:05
Paint Scam 101

Paint Scam 101

I am here to tell you that paint is NOT the first thing you do. Folks move into a new house & are gifted with a paint consultation for their home. They have individuals come in and advise them on paint, but they do not have any furniture!

Feb 21, 202007:19
Am I double dipping?

Am I double dipping?

Recently I sat down with a few designer's and we discussed all things business.  One topic in particular had my complete attention and it is what is commonly known as trade discount. If you speak to clients, a few will consider it "double dipping", but is it really? Aren't we running a business? Why  are designer's asked to share?  

Feb 14, 202006:49
Season 2 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1

Today I share about the showhouse that I am currently involved with. It is exciting and scary at the same time. If you get an opportunity to do a showhouse, do it! 

Feb 07, 202009:50
Repeat - Dina Holland

Repeat - Dina Holland

Happy New Year, good people! 

Flashback Friday with Dina Holland of Dina Holland Interiors. I enjoyed this interview so much that I wanted to play it again for you!

Jan 10, 202030:31
Episode 17 - Thank YOU!

Episode 17 - Thank YOU!

I just want to thank everyone who has sent me a DM, text message or picked up the phone to spread love. Y'all have been AMAZING!! 

I am taking some time off and will be back in FULL force in February for Season 2.

Please take a moment to rate me on iTunes.

Dec 27, 201906:56
Episode 16 - Ann Feldstein Moxie Marketing Communications

Episode 16 - Ann Feldstein Moxie Marketing Communications

As always, I am excited to share this amazing girl boss with you! Ann Feldstein is the epitome of stepping out and getting it done. 

After years of being a VP of Marketing at Kravet, Inc. Ann decided it was time for her to step out on her own & start her own business. She didn't just start 1 business, she started 2. Listen as she shares her story and tells you the best way to prepare your business to be ready for all things marketing.

Dec 13, 201930:54
Episode 15 - RPS Consulting

Episode 15 - RPS Consulting

Today's guest is powerhouse publicist Raymond P Schneider. Before he was a publicist, he was an interior designer for some of the top people in this industry.  Listen on how he explains that his past has helped forge the way to his current success.

You will want to pay close attention to what he has planned next for RPS consulting. 

Dec 06, 201949:17
Episode 14 - Michael Adams
Nov 22, 201930:20
Episode 13 - Ariella Duker
Nov 15, 201940:08
Episode 12 - Stay the Course

Episode 12 - Stay the Course

So many times our clients buy in and then get cold feet and want to water down the concept. Learn to stay the course and remind them of the beauty that they will live with once the project is complete.

Remember that you are the expert and that you must believe in the vision. Explain the concept to your client with passion and they will buy in. Learn how to navigate cold feet.

Nov 08, 201909:22
Episode 11 - Showhouse talk

Episode 11 - Showhouse talk

I know...I missed last Friday, but I was super busy working on a few projects. 

In this episode it is a casual talk discussing High Point & the upcoming showhouse that I am currently working on.  

Nov 01, 201907:45
Episode 10 - Dina Holland

Episode 10 - Dina Holland

Dina Holland is the most AMAZING person that I know! She is by far the funniest and the most savvy business woman that I have ever met. I am so excited to share her story with YOU!

She is based outside of Boston and has a super bustling interior design firm. You can see her fabulous work www.dinahollandinteriors.  You can follow her on instagram @honeyandfitz. She also has an online business @honeyandfitzcollection that was born out of folks incessantly asking her where to purchase her finds, and she is the content creator for the FUNNIEST instagram entitlted @pleasehatethesethings.

Make sure that you sign up for her newsletter and follow her on all of her instagram handles. 

Oct 18, 201932:02
Episode 9 - Kim Radovich
Oct 11, 201931:25
Episode 8 - 3 Things That You Must Do

Episode 8 - 3 Things That You Must Do

What are the 3 things that you must do to get ahead? Be Consistent. Master your time & FOCUS. Trust me when I tell you that it is a daily challenge. And when I don't do what I am suppose to do, progress suffers. Listen in on to get better at this. 

Oct 04, 201909:14
Episode 7 - Downtown Decorators

Episode 7 - Downtown Decorators

You will find out in this episode that Gut Reno Girl, Jaclyn Isaac is fierce! She started her business after working on her own home with her handsome hunky husband. She quickly learned that not having the right trades people can turn an on time renovation into a disaster.  Listen in as we talk about lessons she learned & how it has shaped the way she does business with her clients who absolutely adore her. 

You can find her on IG @downtowndecorators.

Sep 28, 201927:59
Episode 6 - Lisa Russman Photography

Episode 6 - Lisa Russman Photography

Lisa Russman is a professional interior and architectural photographer based in northern New Jersey, shooting residential and commercial spaces in the greater New York area since 2010. 

While getting a B.A. in Art History at Tufts University, Lisa studied black & white and color photography with renowned photographer Jim Dow at both the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and at Tufts. His panoramic study of hundreds of America’s baseball stadiums and parks had a profound impact on how she views the built environment today.

Lisa is a phenomenal photographer who partners with her client to ensure they are capturing crisp details.  

www.lisarussmanphotography.com

IG: @lisa.russman

Sep 20, 201927:32
Episode 5 - Comparison Vulture

Episode 5 - Comparison Vulture

When comparison kicks in, it will eat away at your self esteem & make you second guess yourself. DO NOT allow this to happen to you. We are ALL great within our lane & what is for you is for YOU! Learn to celebrate those that are around you & cheer them on, because one day, they will do it for YOU!

Sep 13, 201910:37
6 Things To Do for Your Design Business

6 Things To Do for Your Design Business

There are 6 important steps that are a requirement when you are in business. There is so much more to running a business than having a logo & colors. In this episode, I discuss the 6 components that are essential to you moving the needle on your business.

Hire a business coach Have a solid website Systems that help you run your business. I use Studio Webware. Insurance Tax Accountant Find your tribe 
Sep 06, 201914:10
Episode 3 - Your Home is Therapy

Episode 3 - Your Home is Therapy

Do you consider that your home is therapeutic? It is important that how you design your home replenishes your spirit. So many folks take decorating & designing their home lightly. It is your safe haven where you rear your family & spend time with loved ones. In this episode, I want you to look at why you should be hiring a designer with new eyes.

Aug 30, 201910:51
Episode 2 - Expectations

Episode 2 - Expectations

What is it that a client thinks a designer does? Are you setting clear expectations when you interview a potential client? Do you ask smart questions that will help a potential client understand the design process? It is important to clarify your services and if it is a job you cannot do, then suggest a designer bestie that can do the job. 

Aug 23, 201929:19
Why Hire an Interior Designer

Why Hire an Interior Designer

Why hiring an interior designer is of VALUE to your wallet, your home and your sanity. 

Jul 16, 201914:13
Welcome to the podcast! Allow me to introduce myself.

Welcome to the podcast! Allow me to introduce myself.

We will talk ALL things design! And I’m talking about getting perspective from the Architect, Interior Designer, the Trades people & the client. We will talk what to expect when working folks in the industry.
Jul 12, 201900:41