Design Perspectives

Tenlie Mourning is someone that needs to be on your radar. I found her on instagram,  where she challenges companies to pledge to Make Space for BIPOC to have a seat at the collaboration table. "Changing the visual landscape of the consumer home category. We are calling for home decor brands and media outlets to pledge that 13% of annual creative, content and collaborations will be produced b...

If you are an interior designer & you need to tighten up your brand. IDCO is the ONLY place you should be looking!! Just read their manifesto! We are designers, writers, & creators.  We specialize in branding. web design, and instagram management for interior designers.  IDCO STUDIO is a boutique creative agency, crafting brands built around beautiful living.  https://www.id...

Arianne Bellizaire is a force of Nature. She is highly sought after interior designer in Baton Rouge, Louisana, as well as an AMAZING  videographer. And let me be clear, you NEED to take her course on how to video like a pro! She is full of wisdom & is super talented! https://www.ariannebellizaire.com/ http://www.ariannebellizaire.com/videolikeaprocourse http://www.inspiredtostyle.co...

This is part III of my discussion with Hadley Keller. Today's topic is Plantations & the ugly history that no one talks about. We discuss how historians describe these places as beauty & elegance. When the truth is there is A LOT of ugliness that occurred daily & that they were built by slaves.  I have attached a few plantations that you can research: https://www.whitneyplantation...

She's back! Hadley and I continue our discussion on Race in America and next steps. Here are a few topics we discussed: https://www.centralparknyc.org/blog/seneca-village https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/bruce-s-beach-manhattan-beach-california-1920/ https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/10/19/498536077/interactive-redlining-map-zooms-in-on-americas-history-of-discriminati...

Courtey McLeod is a financial guru, showhouse queen & a super smart woman! Courtney McLeod is the founder and principal of Right Meets Left Interior Design, an award-winning, full-service design studio located in the heart of the Flatiron District in Manhattan.  Her work has been featured in print both in the US and abroad - including Luxe Interiors + Design, Modern Luxury, House Beautifu...

Hadley Keller is a writer and editor based in New York, covering design, interiors, and culture. She served as Associate Market Editor, Design Reporter, and News Editor for Architectural Digest and AD PRO before joining House Beautiful, where she continues to cover the work of talented interior designers. Hadley is a staunch maximalist who has been known to “rescue” unwanted furniture from the str...

Accessory designer Joanna Buchanan developed an unmistakable vision for luxury, color, texture and pattern not only from her 20 years in the fashion retail business working at Saks Fifth Avenue and Banana Republic, but also through her Hong Kong childhood, adult years in Europe and extensive travel throughout India. For the woman who always believed that “life should be decorated and joyful,” the...

I first met Antonio when he shot me for Ebony Magazine. We immediately hit it off and have kept in touch. His an AMAZING self taught photographer that has traveled the world (and is still traveling). Please enjoy our interview, I know I did. 

ELAINE SANTOS DESIGN CREATES INTERIORS KNOWN FOR THEIR WARMTH, EXPRESSIVENESS, AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL. ELAINE HAS A REVERENCE FOR THE INHERENT BEAUTY OF NATURAL MATERIALS, LANDSCAPES, AND THOUGHTFULLY INCORPORATES ELEMENTS OF EACH INTO EVERY PROJECT. THE ESD AESTHETIC EMBRACES BOTH ART AND DESIGN, WHERE EACH PERSONALIZED SPACE IS ELEVATED WITH DYNAMIC MIXES OF VINTAGE AND CONTEMPORARY PIECES AND...

In 2016, Jeremy Taylor joined forces with his parents architectural design firm to serve as Studio Director and Architectural Designer, bringing years of experience in the fields of architectural design and illustration in New York City, Miami and Los Angeles, as well as proficiency in a wide range of cutting-edge design tools. More recently the firm has launched a development wing, T3 Homes . T3...

The Vale London was founded in 2017 by Melinda Marquardt. After working in sales for an American textile company for seven years, she decided to start up her own business. Partnering her education in fine art with her many years of sales experience, Melinda created the Vale London to provide exquisite textiles and wallpapers to the luxury interiors market. Each pattern starts out as an original pi...

Welcome to my final installment of Race in America. I am hopeful that America is FINALLY moving in the right direction. We must keep our foot on the gas! We must re-write laws that benefit ALL, not just a few. Please know that this is not a check the box situation. THIS is a lifestyle commitment. This is a change in behavior. This is using your privileged platform for POC. I am optimistic. Please...

Welcome to part 2 of a 3 part series on Racism in America. Normally, I discuss design but in light of what has transpired in the last few weeks, you are going to hear what life is like in America for people of color. I want to thank you for joining me on this journey. I also want to tell you to keep an open mind and heart, as that is how we will HEAL! This is about moving forward. This is about ha...

Today's podcast guest is ME! I am discussing what we are ALL experiencing after witnessing  the privilege of Amy Cooper and the murder of George Floyd. For the next three episodes, I want to talk about the Design Perspective of Racism in America. Buckle up!

Texas native, Peter Sandel is principal & founder of Peter Sandel Design, LLC a boutique design firm based in Downtown Manhattan. Peter’s portfolio is not tied to any one signature style but highlights a range of approaches unified in thoughtful floor plans, unique furnishings and dedication to exceptional craftsmanship. Although interior design has been a natural and lifelong passion, it wasn...

Sarah Von Dreele has been the creative director of Onethread Design, Inc. , a New York-based design consultancy, which she founded in 2003. Launching her eponymous brand of wallcoverings in 2019, Sarah’s hand-painted aesthetic quickly gained traction in the interior design field, garnering attention from designers and publications internationally. What began as a simple creative exercise at the en...

Kammi Reiss is the founder and president of Kammi Reiss Design, L.L.C., an interior design firm specializing in residential and commercial commissions, as well as custom products and furnishings. Kammi’s approach to interiors is client focused. She develops each project based on the specific needs, interests, and style of the client, making the finished product their ideal environment. Kammi’s car...

Virginia founded Toledo Geller in 2006 after recognizing a need in the luxury residential market for a firm with specialized knowledge in both the design and construction process. Formally trained in interior design, she also gained invaluable experience working along side her father, a general contractor, on construction sites. A native of Brooklyn, Virginia is a mother who loves historical ficti...

Taylor & Taylor  is an award-winning architecture and interior design firm based in the Wynwood Arts District of Miami, Florida. Phyllis runs her architecture and design firm with her architect husband William. They have been in business over 30 years. www.taylorntaylor.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/taylorntaylorinc/

Laura runs a boutique design firm located in the Baltimore / Washington DC area, Laura Hodges Studio focuses on creating the ultimate in beautiful, tailored spaces while fully expressing every client’s individual style and taste.  Laura is a LEED AP and a GREEN AP which means she has completed rigorous sustainability training and demonstrated extensive knowledge of and dedication to sustainab...

Anelle comes from a strong background in both art and design. She is an alumna of DwellStudio, a New York-based home furnishings company, where she served as Head of Design before leaving to start her own design firm and contemporary Art Gallery in 2007. Anelle studied Interior Design at the New York School of Interior Design and holds a Certificate in American Art and antiques from Sotheby’s Inst...

Today's guest, Tina Ramchandani is a super talented interior designer that has graced so many shelter magazines. She started her eponymous firm in 2014 and has successfully built it with quality team members and vendors. It is more than passion for her, it is a way of life.  www.tinaramchandani.com @tinaramchandani 

I am so fortunate to know so many amazingly talented designers. Peti Lau is one jetsetting boss chick! I met Peti at NYSID & was always in awe of how talented & gracious she is. Her story has so many interesting twist and turns! She describes her brand as AristoFreak and you will understand why! www.petilau.com https://www.instagram.com/petilau_aristofreak/

Eneia White is a force of nature! She is a super talented interior designer with a vision for where she is driving her business. She has a YouTube channel and is a master of instagram stories.  Most recently Eneia designed doll house for Doll House Beautiful House Beautiful and she won Designer Takeover for Made Goods. You are going to enjoy listening to her journey. www.eneiawhite.com https:...