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Interior Design Is Not Decoration And Other Ideas, says Professors Stephanie Travis and Catherine Anderson in the title of their latest book. These George Washington University academics give us a deep education on all things interior design. From coffee table books to TikTok, from the experiential to the conceptual, and from project types to materiality, we discuss just a portion of the expansive design field.

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Stylist Nonci Nyoni is a freelance stylist who has worked for several publications in the home interiors sphere in Australia. She talks about her background, how she got started and what goes into putting together the scenes that inspire the design industry and lead the way in interior trends.

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In this episode Gray Benko and Chelcie Eastman of Gray Benko Home discuss the formation of their interior design boutique, their no rules style and their new wallpaper collection. They also play a little Show & Tell with co-host Whinnie Williams revealing some of their favorite decorative pieces. 

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Robin Gahan from Marble Moon Interiors joins us to talk about starting a business with a purpose, connecting passion with a good cause and designing the St. Jude Dream Home in Richmond, Virginia. She discusses her bold style and the roll of wallpaper. 

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Whinnie Williams joins us to talk about her journey from indie pop singer to Creative Director and Co-Founder of the U.K. retro-inspired interiors brand, Poodle & Blonde. She tells us about her experience with hypnotism, how she was discovered as a singer and her experiences in the music biz. She then discusses how she transitioned from music to interiors and how her love of creating scenes translated between the two industries...

In this episode we are joined by Bryce Capp, the Creative Director and Co-Founder of the wallpaper company, Milton & King. He discusses his working relationship with his brother and fellow co-founder Richard Capp, how he curates a collection, his experience moving from Australia to the UK and gaining a British and European perspective on design trends. 

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We have an in-depth conversation with Award Winning Designer Paige Williams of Paige Williams Design. She talks about the childhood experience that sparked her design journey, the design community in Nashville Tennessee and the event she describes as Disney World for designers. She also talks about the tools she uses when a client has trouble with their design vision, the one item that makes a house a home and the fun way she wraps...

Wallpaper Installer Allison Dooley from Wallflower LLC joins the podcast to talk about all things wallpaper. She talks about why she made a huge career change, her professional approach with her clients and how she learned to be an expert installer. We discuss the different types of wallpaper and their applications. She reveals how she adds artistry to her installations, why she likes Diet Coke and the changes she is seeing in the ...

In this episode, we speak to Hollie Deese, the owner and publisher of Nashville Interiors Magazine. She talks about her journey through the publishing industry and reveals what inspired her to get started. We discuss her move to Nashville and how she transitioned from writer to magazine owner. Then, we dive into the transformation of one of America's fastest growing cities and explore how this popular destination can maintain ...

In this episode, Bethany Linz returns to the podcast to discuss the latest Milton & King collection called “My Sydney.” She discusses what inspired the 8 new designs and which techniques she used to create each piece.

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In this episode we speak with Nikki Watson, the owner of The Design Quad and the largest home staging company in the United States. Nikki tells us about how she got into the interiors world, how principles played a role in her decisions and how she eventually started her successful staging company. We talk about her experiences starring on home TV shows and her introduction to Milton & King. We wrap up the conversation with a d...

In this episode we speak with Kirsten Morey – Kitchen & Bath designer and owner of The Material Bar. She discusses her move from Germany to America, falling in love with construction, starting her own business and the importance of learning from doing. She talks about her foray into general contracting and her pivot back to her “zone of genius.” Kirsten also dives into how she approaches kitchen and bath design like a science a...

We speak with Australian artist and designer, Fleur Harris. We discuss her childhood growing up on a vineyard and learn how that comes back to influence her art. She takes us on her formative journey as she gets exposed to a diversity of cultures in Melbourne and discover some of her unexpected musical tastes. She tells us why the word “no” went from demotivating her to being something she is thankful for and we discusses how the t...

In this episode we speak with interior designer Brittany Zimmerman from Bleu Bee Designs. We discuss her life-changing trip to Paris that resulted in a career as an interior designer. She also talks about the big stylistic differences between the southeast and the northwest of the United States, the weather shock after moving from Florida to Washington, the challenges of being an interior designer in a new location and her emphasis...

In this episode, we speak to artist Yasmin Smith, Head of Design and Communications for Milton & King U.K.  We discuss her background as an artist, life on the U.K. coast and her inaugural visit to the United States. We also dive into a few of the designs she has created for the Milton & King Studio Collection and what we can expect in the next few months.

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In this episode, we speak with Ben Heighway (Sales Manager) and Robin Patrick (Vice President of Sales and Marketing) from Roman Products, LLC.  We learn about the history of the company, how they serve wall covering manufacturers and installers, and dive into the various wall primers and wallpaper pastes.

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In this episode we speak with Denver-based interior designer Jana Donohoe of Jana Donohoe Designs. We learn how she started her own interior design business, her timeless design philosophy and what the greatest challenges are for an interior designer that they don't teach you in school. We also hear about her experience designing at The White House for the 2023 holiday season.

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