Design Salvation
91 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsWelcome to Design Salvation, your lifeline to better design, with Dixie Stark and Annie Lundquist. Join our community of professional designers and design enthusiasts, where we discuss design techniques, working in the design industry, and related topics, while learning from and supporting each other.
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Ep. 41 - Upstairs, Downstairs
April 01, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 24.5 MBDixie and Annie talk all things runners, with a focus on stairs. They dish about sizes, edge banding, patterns, and resources. For Show Notes, head over to: https://designsalvation.com/shownotes To become a Supporting Listener (Become an "Elite Salvationite!"), head over to: https://designsalvation.com/support Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 40 - SIPS (Shelter In Place Solutions)
March 25, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBDixie and Annie finally dish about the current crazy times and offer some simple solutions to the shelter in place orders. They discuss sanitizing, manners, and more while finishing the podcast with Annie under rapid fire! For Show Notes, head over to: https://designsalvation.com/shownotes To become a Supporting Listener (Become an "Elite Salvationite!"), head over to: https://designsalvation.com/support Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 39 - Book Two Reveal
March 18, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 25.3 MBAfter a slight change of course in the selection, Dixie and Annie dish about their second book in the newly launched Book Club. They dive into some of their favorite quotes and design tips as they reveal this "hot off the press" winner. For Show Notes, head over to: https://designsalvation.com/shownotes To become a Supporting Listener (Become an "Elite Salvationite!"), head over to: https://designsalvation.com/support Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 38 - Inspiration, Not Duplication
March 11, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBDixie and Annie dish about some of the latest design trends, giving their take on how "throwback" design should be more of an inspiration for new works, rather than a duplication of the past. For Show Notes, head over to: https://designsalvation.com/shownotes To become a Supporting Listener (Become an "Elite Salvationite!"), head over to: https://designsalvation.com/support Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 37 - Container Talk
March 04, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes - 24.2 MBDixie and Annie dish about containers! They talk shipping and freight then segway into outdoor and indoor options for the home and patio. WARNING: Again, the ladies had to record remotely and had some technical difficulties. It's been cleaned up as well as possible, but it won't be as pleasant to listen to as it would normally. Sorry! For Show Notes, head over to: https://designsalvation.com/shownotes To become a Supporting Listener (Become an "Elite Salvationite!"), head over to: http...
Ep. 36 - Outdoor Opportunities
February 27, 2020 00:20 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBDixie and Annie get you ready to think about your outdoor spaces for this spring and summer. They dish about the latest in outdoor furnishings including lighting, umbrellas, and the use of textiles. WARNING: The ladies had to record this one remotely and had some technical difficulties. It's been cleaned up as well as possible, but it won't be as pleasant to listen to as it would normally. Sorry! For Show Notes, head over to: https://designsalvation.com/shownotes To become a Supporting...
Ep. 35 - Happy Designer, Happy Life
February 19, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes - 27.2 MBDixie and Annie dish about recency bias and how that can really affect future projects. They also discuss a few design hacks and tricks to keep your design mojo going. For Show Notes, head over to: https://designsalvation.com/shownotes To become a Supporting Listener (Become an "Elite Salvationite!"), head over to: https://designsalvation.com/support Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 34 - Book Club Blastoff
February 12, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 23.6 MBDixie and Annie dish about their new book club launch! Sipping raspberry refreshers (a sure Valentine's day fav!), they talk rain and preview the first book for their listeners. For Show Notes, head over to: https://designsalvation.com/shownotes To become a Supporting Listener (Become an "Elite Salvationite!"), head over to: https://designsalvation.com/support Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 33 - Design Stash
February 05, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBDixie and Annie talk about some of the latest shop openings across the country and how to utilize them successfully. They also touch on their pillow thoughts for projects. For Show Notes, head over to: https://designsalvation.com/shownotes To become a Supporting Listener (Become an "Elite Salvationite!"), head over to: https://designsalvation.com/support Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 32 - Bookcase Banter
January 29, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBDixie and Annie share their thoughts on bookcase use and decor. Sipping on a sparkler cocktail, they talk about the balance between beautiful and useful. For Show Notes, head over to: https://designsalvation.com/shownotes To become a Supporting Listener (Become an "Elite Salvationite!"), head over to: https://designsalvation.com/support Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 31 - Navigate Your Style
January 22, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 28.4 MBDixie and Annie dish about one article regarding style which Annie has saved for quite some time. They discuss how fashion influences interiors and the relationship between the two when navigating one's own style. For Show Notes, head over to: https://designsalvation.com/shownotes To become a Supporting Listener (Become an "Elite Salvationite!"), head over to: https://designsalvation.com/support Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 30 - Beverages, Batching, and Kitchens
January 15, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 31.2 MBDixie and Annie rectify the drink issues from the week before and add a few more. They dish about batching tasks and the best considerations for kitchens. For Show Notes, head over to: https://designsalvation.com/shownotes To become a Supporting Listener (Become an "Elite Salvationite!"), head over to: https://designsalvation.com/support Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 29 - Creamy Drink Fails & Finding Your Beacon
January 08, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBDixie and Annie dish about the funny drink fails they had before the show. They continue the discussion about finding the word or beacon that guides you through the year. For Show Notes, head over to: https://designsalvation.com/shownotes To become a Supporting Listener (Become an "Elite Salvationite!"), head over to: https://designsalvation.com/support Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 28 - Twenty Twenty Vision
January 02, 2020 02:56 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBAnnie and Dixie dish about the past decade, what's to come in the new decade, and their new year's resolutions for 2020. For Show Notes, head over to: https://designsalvation.com/shownotes To become a Supporting Listener (Become an "Elite Salvationite!"), head over to: https://designsalvation.com/support Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 27 - Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2019 14:12 - 33 minutes - 29.1 MBOn Christmas Day, what could be more appropriate than one more episode talking about Christmas decor? Be warned: the ladies had multiple recording malfunctions this time, but we hope you enjoy the episode nonetheless! Merry Christmas! For Show Notes, head over to: https://designsalvation.com/shownotes To become a Supporting Listener (Become an "Elite Salvationite!"), head over to: https://designsalvation.com/support Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 26 - Interview with Kim Faison
December 18, 2019 15:10 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBKim Faison from Kim Faison Antiques in Richmond, Virginia, joins Dixie and Annie for this episode. She dishes about her recent restoration project in Richmond and some upcoming plans for her business. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 25 - Happy Outings
December 12, 2019 01:55 - 30 minutes - 26.7 MBDixie and Annie dish about their outings to the King Street Makers Market and later to the Red Ticking book-signing, as they mark their "silver" anniversary. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 24 - Holiday Harmony
December 04, 2019 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBDixie and Annie dish about finding that holiday harmony in everything from trees and ornaments to beverages and fifties. Annie includes her five-minute tree tips. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 23 - Making Space
November 27, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutes - 27.6 MBAnnie and Dixie dish about Annie's upcoming sale and how to create space in our busy, stuff-filled lives. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 22 - Run-Up to the Holidays
November 20, 2019 12:00 - 27 minutes - 24.4 MBDixie asks Annie all sorts of questions regarding the upcoming holidays. They dish about their own personal collections and how to display collections tastefully. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 21 - Mad for All Things "Wham!", Dogs, Flowers & Plaid
November 13, 2019 12:00 - 27 minutes - 24.5 MBDixie and Annie dish about Dixie's crazy office mess, leading to her week of plaid madness, George Michael's music, and the Tesla dogs. Plus, a little escape to the flower market helps Annie make her home "guest presentable". Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 20 - Day trips & Designer Tips
November 06, 2019 12:00 - 36 minutes - 31.7 MBDixie and Annie celebrate their 20th episode anniversary with design insights for both young and seasoned designers. A quick day trip to a cute small town highlights the day. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 19 - RANDOM Q&A!
October 30, 2019 11:00 - 44 minutes - 38.4 MBAnnie and Dixie dish about everything from Aunt Minnie, to favorite whites, to favorite apps and upcoming projects, all while sipping on healthy "sassy water". Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 18 - Design Tales & Southern Touches
October 23, 2019 11:00 - 41 minutes - 35.6 MBDixie and Annie tell some design stories (A.K.A. confessions) and dish about some of their favorite southern touches in the home. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 17 - The ABC's of Aesthetic
October 16, 2019 11:00 - 37 minutes - 32.5 MBDixie and Annie discuss the creative plot and how to lead yourself or your clients to a room with heart. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 16 - Ruts, Soups, Pets, & More!
October 09, 2019 11:00 - 41 minutes - 36.2 MBAnnie and Dixie dish about how to get out of a rut through seasonal tweaks to your routine. Pets, travel, and yummy soups can get you excited about fall no matter where you live! Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 15 - All Things Paper
October 02, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes - 33.9 MBDixie and Annie dish about their mutual paper obsession. From wallpaper, to stationary to wrapping paper. They can't get enough of paper pretties! Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 14 - Integrating Art, Drinking Clementines, & Off to Downtown Abbey!
September 25, 2019 11:00 - 40 minutes - 35.4 MBDixie and Annie have decided they should go to Downton Abbey while they sip on Annie's delicious "my funny clementines". Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 13 - Clever Sourcing & Buying the Best You Can Afford
September 18, 2019 11:00 - 38 minutes - 33.1 MBDixie and Annie visit about their best resourcing experiences and preach the gospel of buying the very best you can afford--or simply waiting til you can! Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 12 - New Beginnings, Dreams, & Rapid Fire Q&A
September 11, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes - 33.9 MBAnnie and Dixie discuss the beginning of new jobs and how forming a good team is so important. They dish about dreams and Annie's latest distraction before the neighborhood gathering. The show wraps with Annie asking rapid-fire questions to Dixie. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 11 - Questions & More, with Lulu
September 04, 2019 11:00 - 40 minutes - 34.8 MBDixie and Annie answer listener questions with Lucie before she heads back to college. Lucie chimes in with her young designer perspective as they dish about easy design tricks, cocktails, and more. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 10 - Easy Entertaining & Essentialism
August 28, 2019 11:00 - 32 minutes - 28.3 MBAnnie talks about her friend's easy entertaining style, and then the ladies talk about color palettes and their personal fabric libraries. A little dash of philosophy on essentialism adds to the conversation. (We promise not to bore you!) Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 9 - Annie's Magic Scale Translates to Confidence
August 21, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBDixie finally makes Sangria for today's show. The two discuss their "always" color crushes, and Annie tells her Skinny story with her magic scale that leads to confidence in design and faking it until you believe it. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 8 - Weddings & Design Crushes
August 14, 2019 11:00 - 38 minutes - 33.2 MBDixie and Annie dish about the wedding install Annie did for her niece and how she recovered. They also tackle a few listener questions and gab about their latest design crushes. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 7 - Traveling, Sangria, & Re-entry
August 07, 2019 11:00 - 33 minutes - 29.2 MBDixie talks with Annie about her trip to Spain and gushes about Portugual and her best Sangria! The two discuss the best ways to leave your business for a break, as well as how to deliver difficult news to their clients. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 6 - Survival Tips for Install Days
July 31, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBWhat's in your tool kit, besides a hammer and nails? Annie describes her install project, Dixie expounds on designer self-care with a PROPER survival kit for long install days, and we even discuss health and beauty tips! Please check out the show notes page for this episode at: www.designsalvation.com Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 5 - Gardening Outside (and Inside!)
July 24, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBWe talk all things green--as in, the garden: how clients can refresh their homes without resorting to new pillows, how to be a VERY amateur gardener, and channeling Carolyn Roehm, the godess of entertaining and gardening. Please check out the show notes page for this episode at: www.designsalvation.com Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 4 - Client Chemistry & Rookie Mistakes
July 17, 2019 12:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBDixie and Annie discuss tornadoes, Kardashians, coaching, chemistry, listening to your client radar (Can it ever be good to lose jobs before you start them?), and of course, true confessions. Please check out the show notes page for this episode at: www.designsalvation.com Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 3 - Time Management
July 10, 2019 00:30 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBDixie and Annie discuss how they manage time, plan, and project their projects. Please check out the show notes page for this episode at: www.designsalvation.com Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 2 - Design Disappoinment
July 10, 2019 00:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBAnnie’s trip to the South brings out the best and most disappointing of design, while Dixie touches on how her intuition guides her design. Please check out the show notes page for this episode at: www.designsalvation.com Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Ep. 1 - Grapefruit & Confessions
June 05, 2019 15:40 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBAnnie and Dixie discuss their mutual passion for grapefruit, which leads them down a path to Dixie’s confession of something that happened twenty years ago! Please check out the show notes page for this episode at: www.designsalvation.com Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com