How to Decorate
Episodes
Ep. 74: podcast host LuAnn Nigara
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As the host of the podcast A Well-Designed Business, LuAnn Nigara is a wealth of knowledge about the business of running and interior design studio, s...
Ep. 73: architect Gil Schafer
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We kick off today’s episode with some talk about our favorite Super Bowl hosting tips, tricks, and recipes. Then, we are joined by the incredible ar...
Ep. 72: collector, decorator, and hoarder Nicki Clendening
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nicki Clendening is known for her eclectic style and ability to incorporate vintage and thrift store treasures into her design projects. Today, she ta...
Ep. 71: designer Brian McCarthy
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Brian McCarthy is an A-List designer with experience on projects all over the globe. His design projects are clean yet bold, traditional and contempor...
Ep.70: Carson Kressley & Thom Filicia
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are five peas in a podcast with besties and designers Carson Kressley and Thom Filicia. These hilarious gentlemen talk to us about how t...
Ep. 69: 2019 Color Trends with Benjamin Moore's Ellen O'Neill
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On the first day of the year, we thought it apropos to talk about 2019 color trends, so of course, we went straight to the source - Benjamin Moore's E...
Ep. 68 with author Susanna Salk
25 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Over the course of writing her nine design books, author and design expert Susanna Salk has learned a thing or two about decorating. Today, she joins ...
Ep. 67: lifestyle entrepreneur India Hicks
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lifestyle entrepreneur India joins the podcast to talk about her new book, A Slice of England, in which chronicles the process of decorating her home ...
Ep. 66: architect Andrew Cogar & designer Kristin Kong
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Andrew Cogar, architect for Historical Concepts, and interior designer Kristin Kong! We talk to them about designing and building fro...
Ep. 65: Chip and Pauli Wade
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Chip and Pauli Wade! You probably know Chip from the hundreds of episodes from the 14 shows he has been on during his impressive 12 y...
Ep. 64: designer Bunny Williams
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Design superstar and podcast fan favorite Bunny Williams joins us to talk about her new studio and creative getaway, her new upholstery collection, ho...
Ep. 63: Bradley Odom
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Bradley Odom joins in to share his background in retail and interior design, the inspiration for his iconic store Dixon Rye, and how he is shak...
Ep. 62: designer Kendall Simmons
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest hails from the music city! We loved chatting with interior designer Kendall Simmons, who talks the Nashville scene, her mix of fun and s...
Ep. 61: editor Robert Leleux
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Leleux joins us for a lively episode where he shares his journey into design and decorating, a sneak peek into his upcoming Southern Style Now ...
Ep. 60: editor Lucy Bamman
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Bamman, Market Editor for Hearst Magazines ELLE Decor, Veranda and House Beautiful believes that there is something for everyone in design and de...
Ep. 59: designer Libby Langdon
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chances are you have seen our guest Libby Langdon’s work on HGTV and The Today Show and in all of your favorite magazines — House Beautiful, Tradi...
Ep. 59: designer Libby Langdon
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chances are you have seen our guest Libby Langdon’s work in all of your favorite magazines. Libby has been featured in House Beautiful, Traditional ...
Ep. 58: designer Kevin Isbell
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Isbell joins us today for a round of Would You Rather? -- Decorating Edition. We also chat about adding texture and soul into a modern home, Kev...
Ep. 57: designer Liz Bauer
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Bauer joins us today to share her story on how a passion for flea markets and shopping to repurpose led to a career design and a successful ...
Ep. 56 with designer Katie Lydon
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by the very talented Katie Lydon. Originally from London, Katie founded her downtown New York interior design firm in 2002. Ka...
Ep. 55: editor Tori Mellott
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined with Tori Mellott, Senior Design and Markets Editor for Traditional Home Magazine. We talk trends with Tori from her rec...
Ep. 54: designer Philip Mitchell
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we travel to New York to catch up with interior designer Philip Mitchell and his very cute dogs. Philip is based in New York and Toronto, an...
Ep. 53 with designer Whitney Durham
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We love seeing the way interior designers use our products in their client's spaces, and that's precisely how we found interior designer Whitney Durha...
Ep. 52: Miles Redd & David Kaihoi
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we go to New York to catch up with Miles Redd, and his design partner in crime David Kaihoi. Miles has been featured in Vogue, W, House Beau...
Ep. 51 with designer Lauren DeLoach
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Atlanta designer Lauren DeLoach caught our eye at the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Southeastern Designer Showhouse, so we were super excited to have her...
Ep. 50 with Suzanne Kasler
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We hear what keeps award-winning interior designer Suzanne Kasler so busy, and the inspiration behind her new wicker Southport Collection. We talk abo...
Ep. 49: Landscape Architects Spencer Tunnell and Will McDonald
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With Spring in the air, we thought we'd talk about our outdoor spaces. They're just as important as your indoor spaces, but for many of us, knowing wh...
Ep. 48 with Montgomery Gratch Interiors
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Almost a year ago Atlanta interior designers Julie Montgomery and Michele Gratch joined forces to create Montgomery Gratch Interiors. We loved hearing...
Ep. 47 with antiques dealer Shane Robuck
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This past Fall, Karen met antique dealer Shane Robuck of Robuck & Co on a buying trip to Europe, and we couldn't pass up the opportunity to chat with ...
Ep. 46 designer Laura Walker Baird of Verde Home
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Atlanta interior designer and owner of Verde Home on the Upper Westside Laura Walker Baird joins the podcast to talk about antiquing overseas, why Eur...
Ep. 45 with designer Paloma Contreras
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Design blogger and interior designer Paloma Contreras stopped by the podcast while in Atlanta to talk about her upcoming book, the ten year anniversar...
Ep. 44: Performance Fabrics 101
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We've gotten lots of questions from listeners about performance fabrics. What are they? Why are they so durable? Are they safe to use in our homes? We...
Ep. 43 with designer Rachel Cannon
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
While in Atlanta for market, Baton Rouge interior designer Rachel Cannon stopped by the podcast to talk brown furniture, waiting for that perfect piec...
Ep. 42 with designer Barbara Westbrook
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The impossibly talented Barbara Westbrook stops by the podcast to talk antiquing, her book Gracious Rooms, her client work, renovating her homes, and ...
Ep. 41 with The Peak of Chic's Jennifer Boles
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Atlanta native Jennifer Boles of The Peak of Chic stops by the podcast to give us a decorating history lesson, her favorite decor books, and much more...
Ep. 40: with Maison Studios' Anne Scott Shelley and Allison Smith
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Okay, when Anne Scott Shelley and Allison Smith of Maison Studios stopped by for this episode of the podcast, we had a serious case of the giggles! Ge...
Ep. 39 with clothing designer Ann Mashburn
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We're huge fans of stylemaker, shop owner, and clothing designer Ann Mashburn, so we were thrilled when she stopped by for an episode of the podcast. ...
Ep. 38: Color 101 with Maria Killam
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We've been waiting to get color expert Maria Killam on the podcast ever since we heard about her October color workshop here in Atlanta. She captivate...
Ep. 37 with designer Jonathan Savage
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ever since we worked with interior designer Jonathan Savage on the 2016 Southern Style Now Showhouse, we've been itching to share his work with you. W...
Ep. 36 with James Farmer, decorator, garden expert, and author
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
'Jack-of-all-trades' is the only way to describe this week's guest. He is a licensed landscape architect, a gardening expert, a flower arranging exper...
Ep. 35 with Vern Yip
10 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today on the How to Decorate podcast needs no introduction. If you've watched a decorating TV show in the last two decades, you most likely ...
Ep. 34 with interior designer William Peace
26 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Before we even published our first episode of the How to Decorate podcast, we had today's guest on our list of designers we couldn't wait to interview...
Ep. 33 How to Layout a Room with Miriam Leuthold
12 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our in house design expert, Miriam Leuthold, joins us to talk about the most common decorating question we get in our stores, on our blog, and in our ...
Ep. 32 with Rebecca McKelvey, the 'First Lady of Ballard'
29 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're talking with the 'First Lady of Ballad' Rebecca McKelvey. Since she's married to our president Ryan McKelvey, we thought she needed t...
Ep. 31 with designer Virginia Cheek
22 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Once we photographed Virginia's house, we knew we had to get her on the podcast. She graciously invited us over to talk about her Atlanta bungalow and...
Ep. 30 with House Beautiful's Sophie Donelson
15 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When we were in New York for Miles Redd's launch party, we got the chance to stop by the House Beautiful offices and have Editor in Chief Sophie Donel...
Ep. 29 with artist Andrea Costa
08 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We invited our exclusive artist Andrea Costa onto the podcast to talk to us about art, being an artist, and how she began her career as an interior de...
Ep. 28 with Miles Redd, our newest design partner
01 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrated New York decorator Miles Redd welcomed us to his home for this week’s episode of the podcast. With the launch of his new collection, we c...
Ep. 27 with designer Meg Braff
25 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you love color, then this is an episode you can't miss. Interior designer Meg Braff injects vibrant hues into all of her spaces, but always in an e...
Ep. 26 Art 101 with Karen Fleenor
18 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our resident art expert Karen Fleenor stopped by the podcast to talk buying, hanging, and framing art! We talk about how to pick the perfect piece, ho...
Ep. 25 with designer Maggie Griffin
11 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Interior designer Maggie Griffin from Gainesville, Georgia decorates spaces much like her personality, warm, happy, and with classic Southern charm. W...
Ep. 24 with designer Nancy Braithwaite
04 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Atlanta interior designer Nancy Braithwaite stops by the podcast to talk about her signature style, her book Simplicity, how she trained her eye to se...
Ep. 23 with the Madcap Cottage Gents, Part 2
27 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We couldn't pass up the opportunity to sit down with Jason & John, the Madcap Cottage Gents, at their home in High Point, North Carolina. They graciou...
Ep. 22 with designer Cindy Meador
20 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're bringing you another interview from our time at High Point Market. Living on the Gulf Coast, interior designer Cindy Meador specializ...
Ep. 21 with "The Professor" Phil Lancaster
13 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It took some persuasion, but we finally got our Senior Director of Merchandising Phil Lancaster, or "The Professor," on the podcast! Phil knows it all...
Ep. 20 with designer Lisa Mende
06 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Mende's room in the Traditional Home Southern Style Now Showhouse stopped us in our tracks, so we knew we had to get her on the podcast. Her spac...
Ep. 19 with Margot Shaw of Flower Magazine
30 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Flower Magazine editor in chief and founder Margot Shaw joins us from Birmingham to talk about flowers, being a green thumb, and why she decided to st...
Ep. 18 with designer Mark D. Sikes
23 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a very special guest all the way from California, interior designer Mark D. Sikes. Mark is a veritable renaissance man with a furnit...
Ep. 17 with Domino Magazine's Jessica Romm Perez
16 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We recently traveled to High Point, North Carolina for their Spring Market and had the chance to sit down with some of our favorite tastemakers. This ...
Ep. 16 Mother's Day Edition
09 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're bringing you a very special Mother's Day edition. Our guests are our three moms! We gave them a little pop quiz and challenged them o...
Ep. 15 with Gen Sohr of Pencil & Paper Co
02 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week has seriously enviable style that blends vibrant colors with doses of white and black. We love the way she uses vintage pieces but...
Ep. 14 with designer Beth Webb
25 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Interior designer Beth Webb's spaces are comfortable, tailored, and utterly timeless, so you can our imagine our delight when she joined us for this w...
Ep. 13 with Bunny Williams
11 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Hold onto your earbuds because our guest today is none other than our own design partner, author, acclaimed interior designer, and hostess extraordina...
Ep. 12 with editor Betsy Riley
28 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
**Disclaimer: We had some technical difficulty with one of our mics. It refused to cooperate! We hope you'll enjoy the show anyway.** Being the desig...
Ep. 11 with Suzanne Kasler
14 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is not only one of our favorite designers and a hometown hero in the design world, she's also our design partner, Suzanne Kasler. Suzann...
Bonus Boston Episode #2 with Katie Hutchison
02 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We're opening a new store outside of Boston at Natick Mall, and to celebrate, we wanted to talk to some local design talents. You may remember me ment...
Bonus Boston Episode #1 with Erin Gates
01 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We're big fans of interior designer, blogger, and author Erin Gates, so when we headed to our new Boston store at Natick Mall, we knew we had to sit d...
Ep. 10 with interior designer Melanie Turner
28 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We can't help but be struck by how powerful yet restrained interior designer Melanie Turner's spaces are, and we were even more struck by how down-to-...
Ep. 9 with interior designer Miles Redd
14 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Go ahead and pinch us because we can’t quite believe we get to introduce this week’s podcast guest, interior designer Miles Redd! We were beside o...
Ep. 8 with Stylist Natalie Nassar
31 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie has worked with us here at Ballard Designs for years, so when we caught a glimpse of her chic, layered family home, we knew we had to share. W...
Ep. 7 with Stylist & Author Annette Joseph
17 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, we're talking with stylist, entertaining expert, author, and workshop master of ceremonies, Annette Joseph. Annette does it ...
Ep. 6 with Bedding Expert Beth Mars Dean
03 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are interviewing our own bedding expert, the stylist that makes all of the beds in our gorgeous rooms, Beth Mars Dean. You probably neve...
Bonus Episode: 2016 and 2017 Trends
27 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As our final episode of the year, we're leaving you with a special bonus episode where we're discussing the 2016 trends that are 'out' and the trends ...
Ep. 5 with designer Erika Ward
20 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, we sat down with Erika Ward of Erika Ward Interiors. After majoring in finance and working in the corporate world several ye...
Ep. 4 with Designer Sherry Hart
06 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast, we sat down with interior designer and blogger Sherry Hart. She’s a master of styling bookshelves, can make a neutr...
Bonus Episode: Entertaining Disasters
23 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re bringing you a bonus episode, and we’re talking entertaining! Our plan was to bring you a short extra episode with our entertain...
Ep. 3 with the Madcap Cottage Guys
22 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We were so excited to have as our guests on this week’s episode, Jason Nixon and John Loecke, the Madcap Cottage Guys! Their style is on point, and ...
Ep. 2: Stylist & Hoarder Ginny Branch
08 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're talking to stylist extraordinaire, Ginny Branch. Ginny is a prop stylist who has worked with some of the most beloved brands all ove...
Ep. 1 Meet the How to Decorate Team
25 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hosting each episode will be three ladies from the Ballard Designs team — Caroline McDonald, Taryn Schwartz, and Karen Mooney. You know Caroline fro...