Three Cheese Blend

There is so much going on in each of our lives we thought you guys deserved a life update. Jonathan just finished his second lighting job for Grand Lighting Solutions and it turned out so beautiful! Libbi is going to NYFW! Vanya Designs got a call from a production company for NYFW and were asked to close a show on February 11th! Emma has gone solo and owns her own business! You'll have to hire Je...

Michaela Crawford is an interior designer with Ethan Allen where she assist clients in a range of residential design needs. She enjoys other creative hobbies such as photography and painting, and is all about new experiences, whether in her local community or traveling to a new city! It was so fun to have Michaela on the show because she is a friend of the pod, and we learned so much from her abou...

Trish Dool is the Creative Director at Eric Fisher Salon and just recently won Midwest Avant-Garde Hair Stylist of the Year for the SECOND TIME in a row. Trish has been a hairdresser at Eric Fisher Salon for 30 years, and within those years she has met some incredible people that have inspired her to create wigs that look like art. Libbi has been lucky enough to work with Trish doing several photo...

Renata's Garden is a mobile plant shop and educational brand that focuses on reaching urban and rural communities to spread the love of horticulture. Renata helps others incorporate the joy of horticulture into their daily lives. Design is a HUGE component of running her business day-to-day--from the digital and print graphics she creates for her website, social media and other marketing mater...

If you didn't know, Libbi had a collection of little black dresses in KCFW F/W 23. In this episode she recaps the day, the months of creating leading up to the show, and each one of her designs. Her collection is meant to be timeless, classic, sexy and romantic. If you haven't had the chance to view it yet check out her Instagram @libbijessen. Thanks for listening and give us a follow on s...

Ben Henwood is the owner of Designer’s Home Gallery in Wichita, KS, and he saves the world from ugly floors. Listen to this episode to learn how Ben got started in the flooring business, and what he thinks the best and worst flooring are for your home. You might learn a thing or two, I know I did. We talk flooring, family, golf, and Ben leaves us with some great advice that you'll have to listen t...

Alicia Ybarra is the CEO and Lead Designer of Vanya Designs, and is Libbi's boss! Vanya Designs is a custom bridal shop located in Wichita, KS. Alicia is extremely passionate about making brides feel beautiful, valued, and loved through her couture creations. You will learn how Alicia got started as a designer, and where it has led her today. Custom wedding gowns, heirloom redesigns, bespoke s...

Debra Navarro is an award winning fine jewelry designer and graduate gemologist best known for her unique styling of natural colored gemstones and 18k gold into one-of-a-kind works of wearable art. Her interest in responsible sourcing led Debra to explore artisanal mining communities deep in the East African bush. While she may be a Texan at heart, today Debra lives in Wichita, KS where she design...

Jonnie is a Kansas State University Alumn, and a friend of the pod. Jonnie is a Landscape Designer and owns New Roots, a landscape company that designs, installs and maintains high quality plants and materials in the greater Wichita area. We talk about his career in the landscape industry, his family, golf, Jonnie's first impression of Libbi on a school trip, and Emma teaches the boys a thing...

Summer Anne Crook is an interior designer of new home builds and remodels. She helps her clients find and create their dream homes/ spaces. Her goal is to take the stress away so her clients can enjoy the moment. She is also a realtor who can help with buying and selling homes. Listen to this episode to learn how Summer became an interior designer, and how this Cali girl turned into a Kansan. We a...

Terrance Williams is a DJ in the wedding industry, and is helping us figure out how to make our audio better. In this episode, we discuss how Terrance became a DJ, his love for weddings, and how he is the life of the party in all aspects of life. His wife is the one with the interior design skills, but maybe they will ask for Emma's help the next time they decide to renovate their home. If you nee...

Dustin Lewis is a Territory Manager for REAMS, a company that supplies to the landscape and general contractors in Kansas, and is one of Jonathan's vendors. He has a love for art and design, and still occasionally designs landscapes. He graduated from Kansas State University with his Bachelors in Landscape Design. Listen to this episode to learn all things design and life. Give us a follow on...

Emma Jessen, the youngest sibling of Three Cheese Blend , is an Interior and Architecture Designer. She claims she's the favorite child and she very well might be with her mad design skills. She started her design career very young and is passionate about unlocking a space's true potential. Listen to learn about her career as an interior designer and give her a follow on social media @ej_i...

Libbi Jessen, the middle sibling of Three Cheese Blend , is a fashion and bridal designer. In this episode, we learn how Libbi became interested in Fashion Design and how she turned it into a career in a not-so-fashionable place. Libbi has a Bachelor of Science from Kansas State University in Apparel and Textiles with a specialization in Design and Production. Since graduating in 2019 she has been...

Jonathan Jessen, the oldest sibling of Three Cheese Blend is a Landscape and Event Lighting Designer in Wichita, KS. In this episode, we discuss Jonathan's career in the design industry, how he got started, and where he is today. You can give him a follow on social media @jjslandscapemanagement and @grandlightingsolutionsict Thanks for listening and give us a follow anywhere on social media @t...

POV: The podcast idea has left the group chat. Three siblings all in the design world have come to tell you how their passions have turned into a career. Jonathan, the oldest, is a Landscape and Event Lighting Designer. Libbi, the middle, is a Fashion Designer that designs and makes custom wedding gowns. Emma, the youngest, works as an interior designer. You'll learn about their careers, and h...