Dear Alice | Interior Design
Episodes
Building Your Forever Home | Timeless Style and Design
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re going to be talking about your forever home, which is kind of the final destination. A lot of the homes we do are people’s forever hom...
Exteriors Pt 2 | More Listener Questions on How to Update the Exteriors of Your Home
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we continue our discussion about exteriors and answer many of the questions our listeners have sent in. We have a question about wheth...
Exteriors Pt 1 | Dos and Don’ts of the Outside of Your Home
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re going to be talking about exteriors and updating the outside of your home. This is a hot topic for Jess because she keeps driving into h...
Celebrity Spaces | Giving Us Courage to Go Bold
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The reason we wanted to do this episode is because celebrity spaces give us this great courage to go bold. In the early days when we were doing presen...
Interview with Designer David Phoenix | A Well Decorated Design Star
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have David Phoenix with us today, who is the most fun we’ve had at Market so far. He has 20 years of design experience and is a master at combini...
Process of Building Our Homes | What We Would Do Differently
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our podcast today comes from a listener question. She said that she’d love to hear us discuss what the process was like for us personally and what w...
Jess and Cori Listener Q’s | More of What You Want to Know
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are answering your questions again, which is your favorite podcast and ours. We love knowing what you guys want to know from us and know that...
Interview with Carrier and Co | A Quality Perspective
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re so excited to have Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller with us today. They are the great Carrier and Company and have the whole meal deal. If you’...
Adam and Jess Interview | Our Story of Alice Lane Interior Design
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’ve got Adam, Jess’s husband on the podcast who will be interviewing her, which we have been wanting to do for a while, but haven’t been...
Keeping Traditional Fresh | Reviving Conventional Design
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a special treat for you. We’ve got Kristina Kellett and Jessica Talbot who are both senior designers at Alice Lane Home. We had a ques...
Trends That Should Go! | Styles We Don’t Agree With
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have lots of opinions about the trends we think should go, which is very polarizing, so don’t be offended if you have something we don’t like a...
Pattern & Scale | Answering Listener Questions
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking pattern, scale, rhythm, and repeats. This is a really important part of design and keeps things from looking too stale, static, ...
Answering Listener Questions | More Design Details for Our Listeners
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re doing listener questions again because after looking at the data, it shows that these are your favorite podcast episodes. Whenever we an...
Pools | Best Design Choices and Layouts
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are going to be talking about pools and it’s Summer time, we’re all thinking about it, and some of you are planning them for your future ...
Paloma Contreras Interview | Tips and Methods She Uses for Design
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’ve got Paloma Contreras who is an award winning interior designer and taste maker based in Houston Texas. Her design is a modern take on tr...
Cabinets | Everything You Need to Know Part 2
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today is part two on cabinetry. We had 4 pages of questions from you guys and got tired the last episode and quit early, but today we wanted to try an...
Party Pantry | A Perfect Place to Store All Your Fun Items
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you may be wondering what the party pantry is, which is why we have set aside a whole episode on it. We didn’t really feel like the party pa...
Remaining Unique with Laura Kirar | Remarkable Design and Experiences
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Kirar is the founder and Creative Director at Laura Kirar Design (LKD). She is an internationally renowned interior & product designer as well a...
Cabinets | Everything You Need to Know Part 1
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve had so many questions about cabinets, so we have gone to some experts and done quite a bit of research in order to be able to answer the vario...
High Point Market Spring 2022 Recap | What Jess Experienced While There
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking about one of our favorite topics, which is High Point Market. We’re gonna tell you all about it, answering the questions of what’s...
Interiors with Kara Mann | Smart Design Choices and Process
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’ve got a really fun guest with us who is a big hero and favorite of Susan’s and mine. Kara Mann is the founder and creative director of ...
Answering Listener Questions | Our Tips and Preferences for You
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For today’s episode we will be answering all of your questions you’ve asked and sent us in recent months. We do an episode like this about once ev...
Windows with John Valdez | Best Options and Advice
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got John Valdez with with Epic Windows and Doors and we’re so excited to have him because we get asked all the time as interior designers ab...
Tips to Creating an Outdoor Kitchen | Open Air Cooking and Dining Area
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone wants to have an outdoor kitchen and in fact, none of us on this podcast has one, but we know there are plenty of people out there with g...
Media Rooms | The Theater and Entertaining Spaces
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we’re talking about home theaters and entertaining spaces, or as people like to call them today, media rooms. There are some great b...
Everything You Want to Know about Vintage Rugs | Interview with Gady Our Rug Expert
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk to our special guest Gady Yesil, the owner and creator of Orientalist Home, where they bring more than 25 years of passion and experienc...
Gallery Walls | Ideal Arrangements of Art
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We get asked this question again and again across all our platforms, so today we decided to give the people what they want and talk about how we do ga...
Favorite Movie Sets from Pop Culture | Influential Cinema and Design
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we’re talking about our favorite TV and movie sets that are pop culture, and somehow they influence the decisions we make for purcha...
Our Favorite Guilty Household Pleasures | Improving Life One Luxury at a Time
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about those things that can be a splurge and don’t have to be, but they just make us so happy. They make life easier and more ...
Talking Indoor Plants and Trees | Interview with Expert Brock Saucier
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’ve got indoor plant and tree expert Brock Saucier with Northland Design and Landscape Architecture. They do land planning, we use them a lo...
What to Look for When Shopping Online | Advice to Keep in Mind
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we’re talking about how to shop online. We’ve gotten to this age where people make so many decisions and like to do it online beca...
Talking Florals with Expert Allison Badley
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk to Allison Baddeley, the founder of La Fete Florals, an all Inclusive event production and floral design company, creating artistically ...
Hardware | Worth the Splurge
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve had a lot of questions lately about hardware. Kitchen hardware, bath hardware, all the different types of hardwares and we felt like we should...
Nurseries | Creating a Room for Baby
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve had a lot of listeners write in and they have a lot of questions about creating the ideal nursery. The nursery space is such a precious area a...
Let’s Talk Color! | How to Use It and the Psychology of It
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we wanted to talk about color and the psychology behind it, because there’s a lot more that goes into color than most people might think. Peop...
Bedding 101: How to Personalize Your Sleep | Maximizing Your Comfort Level
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re talking with Ashley Willis who is the brand manager at Malouf, a bedding company that we’ve been selling at Alice Lane Home for the last 5-7...
Creating A Playful Children’s Space | Keeping Things Fun and Organized
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re going to focus on play spaces and how to organize playrooms, and make those fun spaces, but we suggest you go back and listen to the “...
Best of 2021 Guests | Snippets from Our Top Guest Podcast Episodes of 2021
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Following our previous episode, we’re sharing our favorite moments from guest episodes that have been released this year for you to enjoy again. Don...
Best of the Best | Snippets from Our Top Podcast Episodes of 2021
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we come to the close of this year, we wanted to share some of the pieces from our top podcast episodes of 2021. We want to thank our listeners for ...
Answering Listener Questions | Top 15 Inquiries
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’ve got a fun one. We’ve had so many questions from our listeners and decided to put 15 of them into one episode. Sue and Jess haven’t h...
Living with Your Layout | What to Do When You Can’t Expand
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve had a lot of questions lately about people with floor plans that are hard for them to know what to do when trying to pull their house together...
Interview with Thomas Pheasant | Finding Innovative Inspiration
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Pheasant is internationally recognized for his 30 years of creating interiors. His diverse accomplishments have been widely published in the mo...
Closet Design | Making Your Space Reflect You
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about closet design and are sharing some tips for creating more closet space, including knocking down walls and using a room next...
Market Recap | Great Things We Have Come Across
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve been asked several times since returning from market about what we saw while there, what’s coming, what’s out, what we’re expecting, wha...
Entertaining with Rebecca Gardner | Hosting Great Parties
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The founder and creative director of House and Creative Parties, a full service event and interior design collective in Savannah and New York City. Sh...
How to Create an Elevated Space | Whether your Taste is Dressy or Casual
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about how to create an elevated space, whether your taste is dressy or casual. Either way, you can always create something great...
Install Nightmares | Mending Our Biggest Mistakes
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we want to talk about the hurdles that have hit the furniture industry and consumer industry as a whole. And then go into install stru...
Layering for Winter | Fall Time Additions
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we want to talk about how we like to make our homes feel cozy during these winter months and our favorite layers we like to use to make our home...
7 Tips to Transform a Small Space (and Make It Seem Bigger)
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all have a space that we want to feel roomier. These are some tricks of the trade to create the illusion of a larger space. Everybody’s had a sma...
Design to Improve Your Everyday Life | Mixing Charm and Convenience
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is something that seems so normal in our lives as we are constantly interviewing our clientele to learn about the way the rhythm of their life go...
The Power of Organization with Sabrina | Enhance Your Interior Arrangements
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with home organization guru, Sabrina Gardner, who just started a company called Salt, a customer orga...
The Destination of Scent | An Interview with Rami Mekdachi from Lola James Harper
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have Rami Mekdachi, who is the founder of Lola James Harper, our favorite scent line here at Alice Lane. We’ve been air-freighting these sc...
Drapery | The Next Level
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve already done an episode on drapery, but we felt like since we’ve had so many more questions on drapery recently we would go into more detail...
5 ways to add Charm to a New Build | Create Alluring Interior Spaces
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are talking about one of Sue’s favorite topics today: How to add charm to your home. Lighting often is something that everyone can improve even i...
Q&A with Home Furnishing Design | Finding Value in Your Style
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we wanted to introduce our Home Furnishing Design Team, which we developed specifically for those people that live in a home and just need furni...
Our Opinions Uncensored | 21 Questions with Alice Lane Part 2
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last year in May we had a fun episode where we answered a lot of questions from our listeners, which seemed to gain a lot of interest, so we wanted to...
Tiger Oak | Deep Dive
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we wanted to talk about a home we dedicated to tiger oak that was in the Parade of Homes in Utah and won many awards for its beauty. We discuss ...
Wallpaper | Fashion for Your Walls
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Another request was given to us to talk about wallpaper, which is one of our favorite topics right now and we haven’t focused on in the podcast yet,...
Libraries | Changing for Modern Lifestyles
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve had a request from you guys to talk about libraries, so that’s what we wanted to go over today. Libraries have been quite the necessity duri...
An Interview with Rachel Parcell | Balancing Work, Life, and Style
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are on site at the fabulous library of Rachel Parcell, one of our favorite clients who is a blogger, influencer, business owner, and inspirin...
How to Curate the Right Artwork for Your Home | Adorning Your Living Space
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We had a recent question from one of our listeners asking if we could do an episode dedicated to putting up artwork in your home, so today that’s wh...
How to Style When You Have Conflicting Tastes | Work with Differing Opinions
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about a highly visual topic, so you’re going to need to tap into your visual mind to really understand this one. If you share y...
How to Make a Rental Feel Like Home | Spruce Up Your Lease
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve received a question from one of our listeners asking, “We want to know how to decorate a rental.” and we realize a lot of you might be in ...
Buy, Build, or Remodel? | Determine Your Ideal Option
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are going to talk about if you are a person that’s going to do better if you buy a home, build your own home, remodel an existing...
Accent Pieces | Distinct Items Unique to You
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about accent pieces, which is the stuff you put in your house that contradicts the ordinary. These are the things that none of y...
Staircases | Bringing Quality to Your Risers and Runners
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we’re going to be talking about staircases, a designer’s guide to staircases, decorative railings, and runners. The Newel Post isn...
Countertops | Essential Surface Styles
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are going to give you a refresher on what we are loving for countertops right now and kind of break down all of the different types and price...
Carpet 101 | What to Put On Your Floor
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In preparation for this episode we got on the phone with our favorite people and we interviewed them to get all of their findings and best practices o...
Outdoor Spaces | Firepits
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we’re gonna be talking about outdoor living spaces. Some people have decks, some have really nice patios and it doesn’t necessaril...
Textures | Selecting the Right Finish
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about using different textures, which is especially interesting in any room where you’re doing furnishings. Something that at ti...
Pool Houses | Outdoor Style
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are answering the request to do a whole episode dedicated to the pool house and pool bath. Now is the time of year when everyone will start s...
Trend Forecast | The Future of Style
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are going to be talking about the Spring market trend forecast. We feel that everybody is ready for rejuvenation, to understand what’s new or tre...
Past Cool Unique Spaces | Distinctive Designs We Have Done
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody’s asking about cool different spaces that we’ve designed such as past projects, so that’s what we want to talk about today. We’re do...
Design on a Budget | How to Style When Things Are Tight
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we go over tips on how to design when working with a tight budget, which is a request we have gotten from a few of our listeners. Many...
Backsplash | Kitchen Tile and Wall Patterns
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest podcast is all about backsplashes and wall treatments. We were asked about whether a grass wallpaper would make a good backsplash in a kitc...
Pillow Story | What to Look for in a Pillow
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss how to create a great pillow story. A pillow story is a combination of pillows that you put on your sofa or sectional in co...
Extra Spaces | Maximizing Your Additions
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are various different extra spaces found in homes, such as the attic, side rooms, closets, and more, which is what we will be talking about toda...
Design World 101 | The Basics of Interior Design Lingo
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recently we have had some people asking about the definitions of certains words or how things generally work, so today we wanted to break down the des...
Lighting and Design | When to Use Cans
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When do I use a can and what are cans good for? We get a lot of questions about cans and lighting so today we decided to dive into this topic to help ...
Working with the Right Architect | Interview with Colton Broadbent
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have Colton Broadbent, one of our favorite architectural designers with whom we’ve done quite a bit of work lately. We talk about the impor...
Common Design Mistakes to Avoid P 2 | Maintain Your Home’s Magnificence
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are going to be rounding out this podcast with common design mistakes, which is part two of our previous episode. Sometimes people ...
Common Design Mistakes to Avoid Part 1 | Simple Fixes and Ideas
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have Cory as the MC and we’re going to be talking about “party fouls,” or common design mistakes. We start out talking about arch niche...
The Art of Styling with Aren Muse | The Final Layer
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we have with us design artist Aren Muse, who has his own team of stylists and a great amount of experience and knowledge in styling th...
Moulding & Millwork | The Icing On the Cake
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about “The icing on the cake" (as Jess would call it) a.k.a finish work and moulding. Finish work is baseboards, casing aro...
Fresh Taste Making with Courtney Grow | Fashion to Interiors
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have Courtney Grow with us, a fresh taste maker who we find sincere, genuine and believable in her quest to discover and share fashion in an ...
Styling with Crystal | Finding Beauty in Translucence
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We had a listener reach out asking how to integrate the crystal and silver she has had around for years, so we decided to take that on today. In the ...
Rules We Break | Knowing Why & When
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about the design rules we break and the rules that aren't really rules at all. We went to school to learn all the rules, so we...
Remodel vs New Build | Nostalgic or Fresh?
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s topic is about the ever present question: New Build or Remodel. We get a lot of questions about this so we've decided to discuss this subj...
Designing the Primary Bath | Find Comfort in the Most Intimate Setting
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about the master or primary bathroom and the tricks we have learned over the years designing this space for respite and comfort. Are yo...
Motivation to Eat at Home | Pantry Design and Organization
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a rebroadcast of an episode we wanted to share as we get into the new year. We brought Morgan back on to help us talk about pantries. We cover...
Creating An Authentic Sense of Place | Interview with Thom Filicia
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a rebroadcast of our interview with Thom Filicia, one of the original designers from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. He is a well seasoned int...
Design Trends | What’s In and What’s Out
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Cori chooses our topic and we go over an article about the top design trends in 2020 according to designers. We go over a pletho...
Space Planning | The Primary Bedroom
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the primary bedroom, which was formerly called the master bedroom. This is one of the most important rooms in the home, esp...
Defining Your Style | Follow Your Instincts
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about figuring out what your style is and how to discover what works best for you. If you think about design as making choices that are ...
Holiday Decorating | Get the Mood Lift You Need
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's time! Today we are going to give you tips on how you can get your decorations to stand out this season. We take a tour of each space, starting w...
Living in Linen | Ed Reisert of Libeco
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we have with us Edward Reisert, the National Sales Director of Libeco Home who is going to be talking to us about linens. Ed tells us ...
Kitchen Styling | Beautify the Heart of your Home
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about styling your kitchen. The place to start, the island. We will tell you a few tricks to wrangling the little things that ...
Taking Your Vision to the Finish Line | Be Authentic and Bold
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking about taking your vision to the finish line, or following through with your dream. We share some insight into a unique, wonderfu...
Memory Lane | Celebrating Our Design Evolution
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we're celebrating two major milestones with the one year anniversary of the podcast launch and 12 years in this business. We started A...
The Mud Hall | The Hardest Working Room In The House
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about one of the hardest working rooms in the house, the mud room. A space that sees all the comings and goings in the household and is ...