Design Perspectives

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 expensi...

Darcy Guttwein is a season world traveler with a passion for lifestyle improvement. She has spent over two decades designing at-home luxury lifestyle experiences that exemplify “Hotels to Home” living. What if you could live the luxury hotel experience at home, every day? Hotels to Home answers that question by creating a new lifestyle template that bridges the gap between your fondest hotel memor...

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)...

Here are a few questions that I had for Amy: What is my “why?” I am a creative person and a business owner and I understand the necessity and the difficulties of communicating your own story well. Given my background in editorial, I felt I could demystify and simplify what it means to be “press ready" from that perspective, which is just one perspective but an important one when trying to get your...

This is the kitchen renovation episode! My kitchen renovation to be exact! I have been toiling away for the past 4 months working on my kitchen. I have learned A LOT and will share my journey. This kitchen was designed with the grown & sexy in mind! I want it to feel like you are experiencing  your favorite restaurant whose dining area is sultry & moody. I wanted it to be a visceral t...

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...

Liz Lidgett's passion for art allowed her to see that competent art consulting for private companies and corporations was a need that wasn’t being filled. With that in mind, she began her art consultation business, Adore Your Walls, in 2013. Since then, her business has grown and she recognized once again that online and national consulting – the type that exists for furniture and interior design...

Co-founded in 2007 by interior designers Beth Dotolo and Carolina V. Gentry, Pulp Design Studios is an iconic force to be reckoned with in the world of interiors, and the firm brings a sense of adventure to the business of design. With a forward-thinking approach to commerce and design, Pulp has established a unique viewpoint that combines luxury design and a flair for the unexpected. With studios...

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.

Todd Raymond, principal of the firm, founded the studio in April of 2020. While opening a new design firm in the midst of a global pandemic presented unique challenges, Todd did not let that deter him. He already has a few exciting projects in the pipeline that we'd be happy to share with you. Before opening his firm, Todd worked with the likes of top designers such as Tony Chi and Pembrooke and I...

Heidi Caillier Design is a full-service interior design firm, with a project portfolio spanning San Francisco, Los Angeles, New England, the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The studio is experienced in everything from new build construction to simple room refreshes. We work closely with architects, builders, contractors, furniture makers, and artisans to create unique spaces that are clien...

In this episode, I talk about failure and supporting women. Both are SUPER important in life and I want to provide some perspective to ease your anxiety. Failure is wonderful! It allows you to know what is NOT working and that you need to redirect on how you are going to move in a different way. Women supporting women can happen. We just need to be honest about why it is so important...is it becau...

I hope you will join me in Newport, California at The Haven List Workshop, October 4-6. Please click on the link below to sign up.  I also talk about The San Francisco Fall Show and the lack of BIPOC representation. If we are to ever to turn the corner on inclusion, then we must ALL hold each other accountable. We can ALL win if we share.  https://thehavenlist.com/workshop

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 do...

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!

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...

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 ne...

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 “o...

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 buil...

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?"

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.”

Michelle began her journey in 2008 when she was the sole designer. Now, she has expanded to two full-time designers and a host of powerful relationships to the trade. There’s a special chemistry when they all get together. You’ll feel the playful, creative energy and laser-sharp attention to detail we bring to the table. Focused and unfussy, her team loves to say they take their projects seriously...

Acclaimed interior designer, Dwayne Bergmann founded his eponymous firm, Dwayne Bergmann Interiors in 2013 with the mission of reimagining and redefining environments to reflect each client’s unique needs. His consistently singular focus on perfecting his craft is a mentality he continues to apply to his design practice to create luxurious spaces highly tailored to the lives of the individuals tha...

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/

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!