Decorating by the Book

Outside In | Sean A. Pritchard

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase (00:27) Outside In by Sean Pritchard (00:45) Sean Pritchard's Career Journey (04:05) The Cottage and Charms of Living There (06:35) Influence of Gertrude Jekyll (08:20) Indoor Display and Creative Process (10:04) Creating Scents in the Cottage (12:28) Floating Flowers (14:43) Home Segment (16:27) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast with Suzy Chase

Decorate Like a Decorator | Dara Caponigro

(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...

Sean Scherer's Vignettes | Sean Scherer

(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 ...

DBTB Unplugged | Anderson Somerselle

(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 ...

Bohemian Soul | Valorie Hart and Sara Essex Bradley

(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 (3...

DBTB Unplugged | Alex Back

(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...

Alex Back | Couch.com

(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...

Mario Buatta | Emily Evans Eerdmans

(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) Desig...

Living Upriver | Barbara de Vries

(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 (10:1...

The Home Style Handbook | Lucy Gough

(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) ...

DBTB Unplugged | Alison Kenworthy

(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 G...

Beauty & Mischief | Adam Blackman and David Cruz

(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 f...

The Meaningful Modern Home | Celeste Robbins

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase (00:20) The Meaningful Modern Home by Celeste Robbins (00:55) What is a Meaningful Modern Home? (01:06) Nature in Modern Designs (01:10) Love for mid-century modernist home by Henry Dubin (01:17) Lakeside mid-century in Michigan by Winston Elting (18:14) Renovation of a Tribeca loft (18:47) Bringing Serenity into a Home (19:50) Importance of Collaboration (20:54) Home: The Segment (21:04) Growing Up in Ohio (22...

DBTB Unplugged | Bilal Rehman

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase (00:20) New Podcast Feature: Unplugged (00:30) The Guest: Interior Designer Bilal Rahman (01:16) Bilal's Journey to Interior Design (02:08) Bilal's Parents' Reaction to His Career Choice (04:03) Bilal's Childhood Influence on His Design Style (04:30) Transition from Navy to Black and White Design (05:15) Ways our Homes Look Cheap (05:33) Lighting and its Impact on Design (06:50) The Argument Against Matching Bedr...

White and Faded | Janet Parrella-Van Den Berg

(00:03)  Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast hosted by Suzy Chase (00:26) Janet Parella-Van Den Berg (00:32) Intro to White and Faded (00:50) Sustainable living and restoration (01:09) Janet's personal home renovation (01:58) The new project in Tuscany (02:49) Tips for decorating in the New Year (03:46) Janet’s advice to her clients about decor selection (04:24) Tips for living in a white home with kids and pets (05:53) The term “faded” in the context of decor (06:23) Discus...

The Collected Cottage | Kathryn Crisp Greeley

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast with Suzy Chase (00:20) Kathryn Crisp Greeley introduces her book, "The Collected Cottage" (00:34) Discussion about Kathryn's home, Chestnut Cottage (02:54) How is this book divided? (03:25) Antiques and their role in green design (04:07) Kathryn's blue and white collection (05:19) Difference between 'collected' and 'decorated' (06:15) Kathryn's favorite collection in the cottage (06:57) Menus, personal recipes, and seasonal tips in K...

Prefabulous For Everyone | Sheri Koones

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast with Suzy Chase! (00:20) Sheri Koones Intro (00:30) Discussing Prefabrication (01:26) Housing evolution and shortage in North America (02:31) Example of the Raleigh's Simple Home and ADU Cottage (03:15) Discussion on Simple Homes (03:38) What is an ADU? (04:44) Sears Kit houses (05:08) The progression of Kit Houses (06:03) Advantages of Prefab Construction (07:50) Cost comparison of Prefab Homes (08:15) Rebuilding homes post Natural Disasters...

Behind the Blue Door | John Demsey

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book with Suzy Chase (00:20) John Demsey Intro (00:35) A tour of John's home (01:13) Discussion on resilience and change (01:39) The concept behind Behind the Blue Door (02:18) Inspiration for the book (02:59) A peek into John Demsey’s personal interests and passions (03:11) The connection between John's house and his life (03:35) Overcoming challenges and maintaining authenticity (03:59) The history of John's house (07:31) Collection and arrang...

Blue and White Done Right | Hudson Moore

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast with Suzy Chase (00:20) Guest introduction: Hudson Moore (01:14) Hudson Moore’s personal connection to blue and white design (02:00) Hudson's minimalist lifestyle and design philosophy (02:37) Discussion on Johnson Hartig's creative use of wallpaper (03:49) The history of blue and white in design (04:50) Overview of the book's organization and chapters (05:53) Discussion on iconic designs of blue and white (06:14) The story behind nav...

Cheap Old Houses | Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast (00:20) Introduction to Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein (01:27) About Cheap Old Houses (03:14) The concept of the Cheap Old Houses book (04:50) Introduction to Cheap Old Houses (07:54) Redefining the American Dream (10:08) Cheap Old Houses book. (10:54) Old Houses and Their Importance (11:20) Ashley and Caleb's Schoolhouse Renovation (12:53) Incorporating Community in Renovations (13:06) The Fascinating Story of Duncan Manor (15:27...

A House That Made History | MK Pritzker

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast (00:20) Guest Introduction - MK Pritzker (00:33) MK Pritzker's role as the First Lady of Illinois (01:16) Discussion about MK's book (01:37) The story of the Governor's mansion (02:49) The process of writing the book (03:38) Working with interior designer Michael Smith (04:46) Creating a historical space with a relaxed elegance (06:14) Richard Hunt sculpture (08:17) Abraham Lincoln beardless portrait (08:58) Decorator Frances Elkin...

Timeless By Design | Nina Farmer

(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast (00:20) Interview with Nina Farmer begins (00:40) Nina Farmer's early life and background (01:35) Transition to studying public health and interior design (04:05) Nina's first interior design project: her own home (05:28) Trip to Morocco and its influence on Nina's work (07:10) Mitch Owens' view of Nina's design approach (07:44) Nina's approach to design and mix of old and new (10:07) The importance of designing interiors with respect...

Country Life | William Abranowicz

(00:00) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast (00:20) Introduction of William Abranowicz (00:56) Beginning of William's journey into photography (01:57) Discussion about The Catskill Mountains and Hudson Valley (03:33) Definition of 'upstate' according to William (04:01) How William chose the homes featured in the book (04:55) The intangible qualities captured in the book (06:04) William's attraction to Margaretville (06:56) Margaretville's claim to fame as the Cauliflower capita...

Mexican | Newell Turner

(00:00) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast (00:10) Your Host Suzy Chase (00:21) Newell Turner (00:26) Mexican: A Journey by Design by Newell Turner (01:15) Diana Kennedy (01:30) Mexican (01:41) Diana Kennedy Mexican cuisine (02:00) Mexico (02:20) Newell Turner The Author (03:10) Mérida, Yucatán (03:15) Mexican The Book (03:50) Mexican Design (04:20) Next Career (04:37) Peace on Earth (04:54) Travel (05:28) Cultural Treasures (05:55) The Country Mexico (06:28) Getting ...

Nomad at Home | Hilary Robertson

(00:00) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast (00:09) Suzy Chase host of Decorating by the Book (00:20) Hilary Robertson (00:25) Nomad at Home by Hilary Robertson (00:55) The Leavers (01:10) The Book (01:14) France (01:24) Traveling (01:42) Live in the Same House (01:55) Friction (02:05) A Leaver not a Remainer (02:19) Anne Tyler (02:37) Other Languages (02:44) Cities (02:58) Who's Your Audience? (03:06) People Who Like To Travel (03:17) Tuscany (03:19) Puglia (03:20) M...

Charm School | Emma Bazilian and Stephanie Diaz

(00:00) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast (00:10) Your host Suzy Chase (00:22) Charm School: The Schumacher Guide to Traditional Decorating for Today (00:36) F. Schumacher & Co. (00:51) Stephanie Diaz (01:05) Dorothy Draper (01:07) Cecil Beaton (01:09) Frank Lloyd Wright (01:11) Radio City Music Hall (01:13) Met Opera (01:15) The White House (01:17) Style and Quality (01:23) Buy Charm School (01:44) Dara Caponigro (01:49) Schumacher Bulletin (01:53) Frederic Magazine ...

70s House | Estelle Bilson

(00:00) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast (00:13) Suzy Chase (00:20) Estelle Bilson (00:26) 70's House by Estelle Bilson (00:48) Nostalgia (00:56) 1970's (01:10) Buy Book Here (01:26) Barbara Hulanicki (01:29) Biba (01:36) Terence Conran (01:50) Barbara's Biba (02:11) Big Biba (02:21) More Big Biba (02:24) Colors of the 60's and 70's (02:35) Sludgy Colors (02:50) Orange (03:00) 70's House (03:37) Brown and Orange (03:52) Evokes a Feeling (04:05) The Decade that Tas...

9 Houses 9 Stories | John Ike

(00:00) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast (00:09) Your host Suzy Chase (00:20) John Ike (00:24) 9 Houses 9 Stories by John Ike (00:31) Chartreuse (00:50) 9 Houses 9 Stories (01:35) Inspiration (01:53) Designing A Book (02:01) Alex Katz (02:09) 9 Houses 9 Stories The Book (02:28) 10 Houses (02:40) Self Publishing (03:00) Buy Book Here (03:24) Publicity (03:36) Anonymous (03:47) 9 (03:53) 9 Square (03:56) Numerology (04:06) The Only Design Book Podcast (04:24) John ...

Think Like A Decorator | Leslie Banker

(00:00) Welcome (00:10) Suzy Chase (00:20) Leslie Banker (01:08) Throw Parties (01:10) Family Dinner (01:12) Taking a Good Bath (01:14) Pets (01:16) Grandchildren (01:18) Houseguests (01:19) Craft (01:25) Aspirational (01:35) Glamorous (01:36) Simple (01:39) Safe at Home (01:41) Story Of Your Best Life (01:46) Think Like A Decorator (02:07) The Aspirational Part (02:13) Dinner Party (02:18) Space for It (02:25) Small Dinner Party (02:45) The Book (03:17) What Your Best ...

Shingle and Stone | Thomas Kligerman

(00:00) Welcome (00:10) Your host Suzy Chase (00:20) Shingle and Stone by Thomas Kligerman (00:36) Buy the Book Here (00:59) Thomas Kligerman (01:31) A Mirror (01:40) Pause (01:50) Reflect (01:54) Launchpad (01:59) The Book (02:14) Artists (02:26) Team (02:40) Genius in a Tower (02:58) Saltbox Home (03:12) My House in IL (03:26) Shingle and Stone the book (03:35) CT (03:42) The Author (04:08) The Only Design Book Podcast (04:20) Purchase the Book Here (04:47) Door (04:...

Joie | Ajiri Aki

(00:00) Welcome (00:10) Suzy Chase (00:19) Joie by Ajiri Aki (00:40) Travelled to Paris (00:42) From New York (00:50) Paris, France (01:07) Joie de Vivre (01:24) Joie: A Parisian's Guide to Celebrating the Good Life (01:57) Decorating by the Book Podcast (02:15) Paris (02:34) Ajiri Aki (02:42) Parisian Cafe (02:59) Ajiri Aki Website (03:20) Messy Nessy Chic (03:46) Flâneur (04:09) Cafe Life (04:22) Looking Up (04:37) That is Joie de Vivre (04:53) Tiles (05:18) Montmatre (...

Mindful Homes | Anjie Cho

(00:00) Welcome (00:10) Suzy Chase Your Host (00:20) Mindful Homes by Anjie Cho (00:45) Feng Shui (01:02) Wind (01:04) Water (01:08) Anjie Cho (01:20) Inner and Outer (01:48) Mindful Homes (02:14) Decorating by the Book Podcast (02:24) Follow the Show (02:52) The Book (03:13) Anjie (03:25) Exploring Feng Shui (03:50) The Design Book Show (04:30) The Book Cover (05:17) Mindfulness (06:14) Bed (06:35) Chi (06:42) Qi (06:44) Ki (06:47) Prana (06:54) Lifeforce Energy (07:1...

Living Wild | Hilton Carter

(00:00) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast! (00:10) Hosted by Suzy Chase (00:19) Hilton Carter: Guest (00:24) Living Wild by Hilton Carter (01:15) Hilton Carter (01:48) Happy and Thriving Plants (02:03) Hilton's Books (02:14) Wild at Home (02:32) Wild Interiors (03:09) Wild Creations (03:28) Plant Rants (03:36) First Book Tour (03:50) Lots of Plants (04:09) Hilton (04:17) Green Thumb Award Winner (04:26) Plant Rant (04:48) Plant Care (04:57) Decorating by the Book ...

Language of Home | Michael Cox

(00:00) Welcome (00:09) Your host Suzy Chase (00:20) Michael Cox (00:23) Foley & Cox (00:29) Language of Home (00:46) Michael Cox's Design Background (00:55) Ralph Lauren (01:12) Ralph Lauren Madison Avenue (01:25) Ralph (01:34) Chile (01:37) Indonesia (01:39) Philippines (01:48) Language of Home Book (01:57) Ralph Lauren Interiors (02:03) Michael (02:11) Foley & Cox Interiors (02:17) David Jimenez (02:30) The Design Book Show (02:36) Follow the Show (02:52) Buy Book Here ...

Casa Santa Fe | Melba Levick and Rubén Mendoza

(00:00) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast (00:12) Your host Suzy Chase (00:20) Casa Santa Fe (00:30) Santa Fe, New Mexico (00:59) Hallmarks of Santa Fe Style (01:12) Spanish Colonial (01:23) Vigas (01:28) Follow the Show (01:39) Wood Framed Door (01:42) Thick Walls (01:45) Peeled Beam Ceiling (01:49) Portal (01:50) Buy Book Here (02:13) Palace of the Governors (02:23) Dr. Rubén Mendoza (02:44) Melba Levick (02:58) The Book (03:07) Museum of Indian Arts and Culture ...

Ateliers of Europe | John Whelan and Oskar Proctor

(00:00) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast! (00:09) Hosted by Suzy Chase (00:19) Ateliers of Europe (00:30) Renaissance (00:42) Decorating by the Book (00:46) Crystal (00:48) Ceramics (00:50) Wrought Iron (00:52) Fabric (00:54) Bookbinding (00:56) The Visually Stunning Love Letter (01:13) John Whelan (01:20) Guild of Saint Luke (01:30) Purchase the Book (01:33) French Brasserie (01:47) Art Nouveau Cornice (02:06) The Only Design Book Podcast (02:16) Follow the Show ...

The Brutalists | Owen Hopkins

(00:00) Welcome (00:10) Suzy Chase (00:12) Dining Room Table in NYC (00:20) The Brutalists (00:43) Decorating by the Book Podcast (00:50) The Brutalists Book (01:20) Hilton Carter (01:38) Buy the Book (02:16) Owen Hopkins (02:38) DBTB (02:56) Brutalism (03:19) Béton Brut (03:53) The Podcast (04:06) Modernism after WWII (04:11) Color Television (04:26) Owen (04:54) Suzy (05:03) Social Housing (05:13) Le Corbusier (05:27) Brutalists Cover (05:33) Corbusier (05:58) Large So...

The Comforts of Home | Caroline Clifton Mogg

(00:00) Welcome (00:09) Suzy Chase (00:18) The Comforts of Home (00:36) Toile Wallpaper (00:51) Buy the Book (01:02) Looking Back at It (01:15) Bride's Magazine UK (01:37) Harper's & Queen (01:50) Book (02:28) Servant's Entrance (02:43) The Word Comfort (03:27) 18th Century (03:44) DBTB (03:50) Comfort & Thrift (03:59) Making People Feel Welcome (04:24) Mansion (04:28) Dom Pérignon (04:33) What is Comfort? (04:48) Buy Book Here (05:00) The Only Design Book Podcast (05:18)...

Create | Emily Henson

(00:00) Welcome to the one and only interior design book podcast! (00:17) Suzy Chase (00:21) Emily Henson (00:30) Create: Inspiring homes that value creativity before consumption (01:02) Follow DBTB on IG (01:25) Creativity before Consumption (01:32) Previous Books (02:22) Post WW II London (02:54) Flapper Girls (03:13) Buy the Book Here (03:39) Travelled Across Europe (04:00) Modern Rustic (04:08) Be Bold (04:14) Create book (04:31) Your host Suzy Chase (04:50) Emily's Websit...

Romancing the Home | Stewart Manger

(00:00) Decorating by the Book Podcast (00:09) Suzy Chase (00:19) Romancing the Home by Stewart Manger https://vzyfm.co/3hDsRfB (01:15) The Decorating Show (02:12) Stewart Manger (03:07) Suzy Chase Your Host (03:31) Shingle Style Example (04:06) Native New Yorker (04:28) Stewart Manger Interior Designer (04:45) Buy Romancing the Home by Stewart Manger (05:18) 80's Interiors (06:02) Maximalism (06:28) Romancing the Home https://vzyfm.co/3hDsRfB (06:33) Marian McEvoy (07:22) D...

Occasions to Celebrate | Alex Hitz

(00:28) Intro (00:42) The Very Best Host in the World (01:33) Alice B. Toklas (02:32) Decorating by the Book Podcast (03:35) Unusual Lives Well Lived (04:45) François Catroux (05:22) Serve it Forth (06:27) 6 Helpful Dinner Party Tips (07:36) Decorating by the Book Podcast (08:56) The Secret to Entertaining (09:43) Deeda Blair (11:25) Wendy's Pea Salad (12:00) Fanny Brice (12:57) Holiday Main Dish Rec from Alex (14:33) Decorating by the Book Podcast (16:37) Buche de Noel (17:4...

Live Colorfully | Amanda Sims Clifford

(00:18) Intro (00:59) Live Colorfully (01:40) Studio Shamshiri Project (02:24) How to pair paints with wood (03:04) History of House Beautiful magazine (04:48) House Beautiful over the years (09:58) Jewel tones (11:56) How to experiment with color in our home (13:36) Latest House Beautiful issue (14:53) Outro

An Entertaining Story | India Hicks

Knole | Robert Sackville-West

A Newport Summer | Nick Mele

Parisian by Design: Interiors by David Jimenez | Diane Dorrans Saeks

At Home with Designers and Tastemakers | Susanna Salk and Stacey Bewkes

The Allure of Charleston | Susan Sully

Faded Glamour by the Sea | Pearl Lowe

Entertaining in Style | Jane Churchill