(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast with your host Suzy Chase (00:19) Decorate Like a Decorator by Dara Caponigro (00:53) The journey of creating the book (01:45) The importance of valances in interior design (03:24) Using pelmets for window design (03:49) The significance of sheers and casements in design (05:45) Tips on budget-friendly room renovating (09:21) The charm of skirted tables (11:30) Transforming rooms with painted ceilings (12:59) What is great decorating? (14:30) The current state of magazine industry (18:35) Being a sentimentalist (19:59) 'Home' Segment (21:36) Fi ..read more

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase (00:20) Introduction of the guest, Sean Shearer (00:39) Discussion on William Haines quote (01:24) Discussing Sean Scherer’s history and career (02:03) Sean's love for antiques and his childhood influences (03:20) How Miami influenced Sean's sense of color and layering (04:44) What does Sean's home says about his personality (05:56) What exactly is a vignette? (08:06) Influence of still life in vignette building (09:19) Furniture considerations for building a vignette (11:16) Tips on how to put together a gallery wall (12:2 ..read more

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book: Unplugged Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase (00:27) Anderson Somerselle (00:53) We Lived Through the NYC Earthquake (01:03) Anderson Somerselle Career Beginning and Industry Experiences (04:30) Launch of Somerselle Showroom (05:24) How Someselle Differentiates from Other Showrooms (07:46) Efficiency of Somerselle's Online Sourcing (08:09) The Tactile Experience at Somerselle (08:43) Relevance of Tactile Experience in Interior Design (10:35) Why Anderson Somerselle is not an Interior Designer (11:11) Influence of Anderson Somerselle's Childhood on Views of ..read more

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast with Suzy Chase (00:20) Bohemian Soul by Valorie Hart and Sara Essex Bradley (01:33) The Shotgun House (01:59) The Vanishing of New Orleans (02:51) How New Orleans has Changed (03:23) The Bohemian homes (04:42) Changes in New Orleans (08:03) Meaning of Bohemian Soul (10:26) About the Authors (13:02) The Story of Andrew Lamar Hopkins (16:39) Story of Seraphin House (19:20) The Home of Dr. Jessica. B Harris (26:31) Home Segment (30:15) Outro (30:57) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book with Suzy Chase ..read more

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase (00:19) Decorating by the Book Unplugged featuring Alex Back of Couch.com (00:47) Discussion on Alex's past company success (01:04) Alex introduces us to his new venture, Couch.com (01:17) How Couch.com works (03:33) What’s the difference between "sofa" and "couch" (04:38) Tips on what to consider when Couch Shopping (06:44) Discussing the hype around the Cloud Couch (10:08) Why Couch Cushions Sag and Refurbishing Tips (12:02) Sectionals, good or bad (14:00) Alex Back’s personal favorite couch (14:48) Throw Pillows (18:32 ..read more

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast with Suzy Chase (00:20) Emily Evans Eerdmans (01:07) Discussion on previous books written with Mario Buatta (01:44) The process of creating the book about Mario Buatta (08:06O Mario Buatta and his style (11:04) How Mario turned himself into a brand (14:44) Emily’s memories and personal experiences with Mario (16:46) Madeleine Castaing book that Emily wrote (19:32) Bonding with Mario’s interiors (22:07) Nancy Lancaster (24:16) Design vs Decoration (25:59) The Cloverleaf bow (27:43) HOME segment: Memories of Emily’s childhood home (30:15) Outro ..read more

(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 ..read more

(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 ..read more

(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 (25:0 ..read more

(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 ..read more