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(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase (00:21) Barbara de Vries author of Living Upriver (01:16) Barbara’s Transition from Fashion to Writing (01:58) Journey into Book Writing (02:30) Overcoming Challenges in Photography (03:13) Approach to Book Photography (03:57) A Discussion About Book Cover Font Creation (04:55) Meaning of "Living Upriver" (07:04) Journey to Nature and Country Life (08:35) Recent Property Acquisition in Hawley, Pennsylvania (10:14) Julie Hendrick and Peter Wetzler (11:01) Kingston, New York (12:50) Tips and Ideas on Reclaiming Old Spaces (13:56) Todd Carr and Carter Harrington (19:14) Todd and Carter’s Collaborative Approach (21:14) Importance of Reusing and Finding Inspiration. (21:56) Founding the anti-plastic pollution movement (22:44) Tips for reducing plastic use (24:19) HOME Segment (26:39) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book hosted by Suzy Chase

(00:03) Concept of Personal Style in Interior Design (00:13) Finding Interior Design Inspiration (00:25) How to Restyle A Home (00:33) How to use The Homestyle Handbook (00:52) Pressures of Social Media in Interior Design (01:08) Lucy's PREP Formula for Styling Homes (03:10) Creating and Using Mood Boards (11:25) Creating a 'Wow' Factor (15:33) Should You Let a Child Decorate Their Own Room (22:00) HOME segment (23:00) How to Find Lucy Gough on Social Media and the Web (24:00) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase (00:19) Decorating by the Book Unplugged with Alison Kenworthy creator of Homeworthy (00:59) Introduction of Homeworthy (03:06) Progress and Growth of Homeworthy (04:03) Curating Homes For Homeworthy (09:57) Creative Process Behind the Homeworthy Episodes (11:58) Alison Kenworthy’s Home and Personal Design Style (15:41) Sharing Personal Experiences (17:15) Favorite Homeworthy Episodes (19:39) Homeworthy’s Brand Growth (22:04) A Special Episode from Blacksburg, Virginia (23:20) Allie Provost's Upper East Side Apartment (25:05) Sneak Peek into Future Plans for Homeworthy (26:40) Alison Kenworthy’s Go-To Interior Design Books (28:02) Home Segment (29:39) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase (00:20) Introduction David Cruz and Adam Blackman (00:53) Get to Know Adam Blackman and David Cruz (01:33) Discussion About Their Passion for Art and Interiors (03:09) Introduction to their Book (12:24) Explanation of the title Beauty and Mischief (14:11) Unique Pieces in Blackman Cruz LA (17:07) Process of Selling Items (18:31) The Clark Reilly Sofa (21:21) Brothel Chairs (22:49) Home Segment (24:27) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase (00:20) The Meaningful Modern Home by Celeste Robbins (00:55) What is a Meaningful Modern Home? (01:06) Nature in Modern Designs (01:10) Love for mid-century modernist home by Henry Dubin (01:17) Lakeside mid-century in Michigan by Winston Elting (18:14) Renovation of a Tribeca loft (18:47) Bringing Serenity into a Home (19:50) Importance of Collaboration (20:54) Home: The Segment (21:04) Growing Up in Ohio (22:25) Outro (22:41) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book hosted by Suzy Chase

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase (00:20) New Podcast Feature: Unplugged (00:30) The Guest: Interior Designer Bilal Rahman (01:16) Bilal's Journey to Interior Design (02:08) Bilal's Parents' Reaction to His Career Choice (04:03) Bilal's Childhood Influence on His Design Style (04:30) Transition from Navy to Black and White Design (05:15) Ways our Homes Look Cheap (05:33) Lighting and its Impact on Design (06:50) The Argument Against Matching Bedroom Sets (08:09) How We Devalue Our Space (08:52) Gray Hardwood Floors (09:51) Creative Solutions for Dealing with Gray Hardwood Floors (11:00) How To Find Original Art and Accessories (11:14) Importance of Emotion Invoking Artwork (13:41) The End of the Open Concept (14:10) Porcelain Countertops for Kitchens (16:46) No More Open Concepts (17:11) Return of Compartmentalize House Designs (17:43) Beige and Neutral Interior Design (18:33)The Influence of Social Media on Design Choices (18:34) Influencers and the Beige Aesthetic (19:16) Bilal Rehman Studio in Houston (20:24) Bilal’s Favorite Interior Design books (21:16) Bookshelf Wealth Trend (22:10) Home Segment (23:20) Where to Find Bilal Rehman (23:48) Future Design Book (24:18) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast!

(00:03)  Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase (00:26) Janet Parella-Van Den Berg (00:32) Intro to White and Faded (00:50) Sustainable living and restoration (01:09) Janet's personal home renovation (01:58) The new project in Tuscany (02:49) Tips for decorating in the New Year (03:46) Janet’s advice to her clients about decor selection (04:24) Tips for living in a white home with kids and pets (05:53) The term “faded” in the context of decor (06:23) Discussion about different styles in the book – British, American, European (08:33) Achieving flow in a house (09:02) Tips to create the antique scandi style (10:27) The concept of restoration (12:35) Quick tips for planning a seasonal atmosphere in the home (14:04) White and Faded Academy (15:32) Discussion about Janet's New Year's Resolution for (15:58) Janet's personal journey in overcoming camera shyness (16:33) Janet's New Year's resolution for self-care (21:03) Home: The Segment (21:58) Where to find Janet online and sign up for White and Faded Academy (23:02) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast!

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast with Suzy Chase (00:20) Kathryn Crisp Greeley introduces her book, "The Collected Cottage" (00:34) Discussion about Kathryn's home, Chestnut Cottage (02:54) How is this book divided? (03:25) Antiques and their role in green design (04:07) Kathryn's blue and white collection (05:19) Difference between 'collected' and 'decorated' (06:15) Kathryn's favorite collection in the cottage (06:57) Menus, personal recipes, and seasonal tips in Kathryn's book (14:08) Various Christmas-themed collectibles and ornaments (16:50) Kathryn's New Year's Eve celebration plans. (17:38) Home Segment - Kathryn's memory of her childhood home (19:31) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast with Suzy Chase

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast with Suzy Chase!(00:20) Sheri Koones Intro(00:30) Discussing Prefabrication(01:26) Housing evolution and shortage in North America(02:31) Example of the Raleigh's Simple Home and ADU Cottage(03:15) Discussion on Simple Homes(03:38) What is an ADU?(04:44) Sears Kit houses(05:08) The progression of Kit Houses(06:03) Advantages of Prefab Construction(07:50) Cost comparison of Prefab Homes(08:15) Rebuilding homes post Natural Disasters(10:00) How homes differ globally00:11:40) Differences in housing technology globally(12:21: Description of The Maynard House(13:40) Cowboy Modern Desert Eco-Retreat(15:16) Building on protected land(16:12) Home Segment(16:52) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book with Suzy Chase (00:20) John Demsey Intro (00:35) A tour of John's home (01:13) Discussion on resilience and change (01:39) The concept behind Behind the Blue Door (02:18) Inspiration for the book (02:59) A peek into John Demsey’s personal interests and passions (03:11) The connection between John's house and his life (03:35) Overcoming challenges and maintaining authenticity (03:59) The history of John's house (07:31) Collection and arrangement of several pieces of art at John's place (08:08) Things from his childhood home (09:04) John's collection of animals (10:00) Unique design of the book (11:15) Pop culture (13:07) What exact blue is the blue door (14:29) Story behind the creation of John's book (15:30) Home Segment (16:55) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast with Suzy Chase

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast with Suzy Chase (00:20) Guest introduction: Hudson Moore (01:14) Hudson Moore’s personal connection to blue and white design (02:00) Hudson's minimalist lifestyle and design philosophy (02:37) Discussion on Johnson Hartig's creative use of wallpaper (03:49) The history of blue and white in design (04:50) Overview of the book's organization and chapters (05:53) Discussion on iconic designs of blue and white (06:14) The story behind navy blue (06:45) The story behind cornflower blue (07:20) Discussion on different shades of white (07:58) Explanation of the book cover design (09:05) A room by Miles Redd and David Kaihoi (10:34) Discussion on a bedroom in Hotel Peter and Paul in New Orleans (11:22) Favorite blue and white interior design projects (11:33) Jean-Louis Denoit kitchen design (12:18) Trends in decorating and blue and white's evolving role (13:36) The last section of the book: Iconic Designs (14:59) Home Segment: childhood home memory (17:01) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast (00:20) Guest Introduction - MK Pritzker (00:33) MK Pritzker's role as the First Lady of Illinois (01:16) Discussion about MK's book (01:37) The story of the Governor's mansion (02:49) The process of writing the book (03:38) Working with interior designer Michael Smith (04:46) Creating a historical space with a relaxed elegance (06:14) Richard Hunt sculpture (08:17) Abraham Lincoln beardless portrait (08:58) Decorator Frances Elkins (10:39) Discussion about the former Illinois first ladies (11:56) Story of saving the mansion from demolition (13:11) The elliptical staircase (14:08) The Lincoln Parlor (14:53) The Governor's Dining Room and Kankakee Room (16:54) Podcast Segment "Home": Memory of a childhood home (17:15) MK Pritzker Childhood Memories and Lessons (19:12) Outro (19:38) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast