We want to teach you how to decorate! We'll help you unleash your inner decorator with interviews from interior designers, sharing the trials and triumphs from our own homes, and answering your burning decorating questions. Brought to you from the Ballard Designs team.
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Let’s catch up with Caroline, Taryn, and Liz in a long-overdue Trials and Triumphs episode! Despite Taryn’s computer acting up, she marches forward with the search for the perfect fabric for her bedroom drapery and shares her latest DIY project covering IKEA frames with fabric to create a personalized gallery wall. Liz gets crafty in the kitchen to…
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Ep. 374: The Savage Style with Jonathan Savage
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This week we're joined by a return guest, Nashville-based designer Jonathan Savage of Savage Interior Design. Jonathan takes us on a journey through his design philosophy and experiences, as showcased in his beautiful newest book "The Savage Style." He also talks more about his approaching projects focusing on both function and aesthetics, his love…
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BONUS episode: Neutral Done Right in Birmingham, AL with Zoe Gowen
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This week, we're joined by interior designer Zoe Gowen for a tour of her clients' beautiful cedar shake home in Birmingham, Alabama. Zoe takes us through her design process, sharing how she blended traditional Southern style with modern Dallas influences to create a warm, layered neutral space. She reveals her strategies for incorporating antiques,…
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Ep. 373: Shingle and Stone with Thomas Kligerman
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This week, we're joined by distinguished architect and designer Thomas Kligerman of Kligerman Architecture and Design. Tom takes us on a journey through his rich background and design philosophy, as showcased in his latest book and career monograph "Shingle and Stone." He shares insights on American architecture, the evolution of the shingle style,…
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Ep. 372: New Items We're Loving for Fall 2024!
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Get ready to dive headfirst into fall with over 200+ NEW products from Ballard Designs! This week, Caroline and Taryn are joined by Valerie from Ballard’s product design team. The trio not only discuss their favorite new fall products from last week’s launch, but also highlight the creative journey behind each new collection & design, revealing ins…
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BONUS episode: Explore a Client's Newly Renovated Home in Duluth, GA. with Schilling & Co.
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We are thrilled to announce a NEW House Tour on the Ballard Designs YouTube Channel, available now! This time, Caroline visits the beautifully transformed home of a Schilling & Co. client in Duluth, Georgia. Designers Michelle and Kat from Schilling & Co. discuss their approach to blending colors and patterns, tackling challenging architectural ele…
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Ep. 371: Cozy, English Interiors with Amy Dalrymple
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It's all about the cozy and playful this week with Amy Dalrymple, the Creative Director and Founder of Dalrymple Studio. In our chat, Amy shares tips for personalizing your approach to design, including lessons she's learned in her own career working with a wide variety of clientele. Amy also gives some great advice on creating interiors that are b…
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Ep. 370: Design Retreat with Jillian O’Neill
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This week, we welcome seasoned interior designer Jillian O'Neill. She talks about her innovative Design Retreat, an interior design weekend that empowers homeowners to tackle their home projects with confidence and to connect with industry professionals. Jillian discusses the importance of assembling the right design team, maintaining open communic…
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Ep. 369: Embracing the "Lived-In" Look with Gail Davis
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We are thrilled to welcome back designer Gail Davis to the show this week: based out of New Jersey, Gail been bringing soulful, elegant interiors to her clients for 15 years. As we catch up, Gail shares details about her latest personal renovation project—a stunning kitchen makeover. Gail also shares some of her own great tips on welcoming southern…
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Our guest this week is DABITO, known for his vibrant use of color, thoughtful approach to space, and signature eclectic maximalist design style. He has captured the hearts of many on social media through his blog, OLD BRAND NEW, where he shares decorating advice on infusing spaces with meaning through bold hues and refreshing decor. We chatted with…
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Summer is in full swing with heat waves and road construction, so time for a fun share session with Trials & Triumphs! Taryn shares her progress on the dining room mural she's been planning for years, as well as her ongoing search for the perfect drapes. Liz installed a new fence but uncovered more than expected in her yard - finding a clever way t…
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BONUS episode: Lauren Robbins' Tudor Home in Augusta, GA
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We are super excited to be launching a new House Tours series on our YouTube channel! To kick things off, we visited Lauren Robbins' gorgeous Tudor home in Augusta, Georgia. Caroline chatted with Lauren for over an hour about her decorating process and style. Now you can see all the visual details of Lauren's home that bring her design conversation…
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Ep. 366: Timeless Charleston Architecture with Betsy Berry
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This week, we welcome Charleston based designer Betsy Berry. Known for her bold and dramatic approaches to designing traditional homes, Betsy also has a profound appreciation for historic architecture that stems from her upbringing in South Carolina. Betsy chats with us about balancing traditional and modern elements in interior design, preserving …
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Ep. 365: Timeless Design Advice with Robert Brown
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This week, we are joined by award-winning Atlanta based designer, Robert Brown. Known for his tailored and highly edited spaces, Robert shares some great tips for blending vintage pieces with a modern aesthetic, finding the right balance of traditional and contemporary, and using antiques in a way that feels fresh and exciting. We also chat with Ro…
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Ep. 364: Finding Your Home's Voice with Zoe Gowen
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This week we catch up with Zoe Gowen, owner of El Shoppo, former editor at Southern Living, and Caroline’s former boss! Zoe shares lessons learned during her time scouting and featuring homes across the South, from the importance of highlighting regional styles to the challenges of finding the perfect paint color. Zoe also opens up about how the ex…
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Ep. 363: Designing Warm & Inviting Spaces with Sabah Monsoor
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This week we welcome designer Sabah Monsoor. With a style influenced by her childhood in South India, Sabah shares her appreciation for traditional handcrafts. She recalls visiting pottery villages as a child and studying textiles in art school, experiences that taught her to value diverse techniques of craftsmanship. Sabah also chats with us about…
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It’s been a busy few months of DIY repairs and decluttering—let’s share some trials and triumphs! This time around, the ladies talk about organizing books and who takes it to the next level, gardening projects and home decor updates, moving past wimpy drapery panels, and giving a basement a light, feminine makeover. We’ll also vent about a long str…
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This week, we welcome Atlanta based designer Bailey Ward. She talks about her love of art and architecture at a young age, and how she developed her style that is chic, traditional, and open to the eclectic. Bailey gives some great advice for those looking to bring in a designer, including the importance of clearly defining your vision and budget b…
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Ep. 360: Timeless Modern Interiors with Lucien Rees-Roberts
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We are joined this week by award-winning architect and designer Lucien Rees-Roberts. He discusses his new book published with Rizzoli, Timeless Modern Interiors, showcasing many of his iconic projects through photographs. Lucien shares insights into his design process, including collaborating with architects to understand client needs and editing d…
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Ep. 359: Uncommon Kitchens with Sophie Donelson
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Get ready for a jolt of kitchen inspiration this week (and some myth-busting) as we re-united with Sophie Donelson, a design expert, journalist, and strategist who celebrates the connection between people and their homes. We last caught up with Sophie back in 2017 (episode #30) when she was the editor-in-chief of House Beautiful Magazine, but this …
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Ep. 358: The Landscape of Home with Ed Hollander
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This week, we welcome esteemed landscape architect Edmund Hollander, known for his award-winning career designing natural landscapes that blend with built architecture. In our conversation, we discussed his latest book "The Landscape of Home”, and some expert tips on designing a landscape that will look beautiful and inviting throughout all four se…
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Ep. 357: Common Design Mistakes with Minhnuyet Hardy
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Atlanta-based interior designer Minhnuyet Hardy joins us this week to discuss common interior design mistakes and how to avoid them. Minhnuyet shares her expertise on proper rug sizing and orientation, as well as drapery width, hardware placement, and lining importance. She gives some great tips for measuring spaces and hanging artwork at the ideal…
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Ep. 356: Los Angeles Interiors with Annie Kelly
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We head to Tinseltown this week for a fun history lesson in LA design with accomplished author, Annie Kelly. Annie shares insights from her new book "City of Dreams: Los Angeles Interiors," offering a sweeping photographic survey of the city's most striking historic and contemporary homes. She discusses the inspiration behind the book and her longt…
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Ep. 355: Outdoor Decorating Spotlight
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‘Tis the season for all things outdoors! This week, we welcome Kelly Vettraino and Amy Jordan from Ballard’s merchandising team for their expert advice on mixing and matching outdoor furniture and accessories to create beautiful and comfortable outdoor space. They talk about cushions, pillows, rugs, lighting, and planters to complete the look, alon…
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Ep. 354: Common Decorating Pain Points with Colleen Simonds
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This week, we address frequent home decor challenges through the creative lens of designer Colleen Simonds. Colleen's playful portfolio spaces have been published in top outlets and she offers practical tips for navigating choices, layouts, color selection, art sourcing, window treatments, and establishing focal points. Colleen gives us some great …
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Ep. 353: How to Find Your Personal Style with Eric Ross
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It’s all about developing your personal decorating style this week with Nashville interior designer Eric Ross. Eric has over 20 years of professional experience and has left his mark on homes in Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia and beyond. His work and eponymous design firm has been featured in publications like Luxe Magazine, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyl…
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Ep. 352: The Case for Neutrals with Amy Morris
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This week, we welcome Atlanta-based designer Amy Morris, who shares some great tips on decorating with neutrals. Amy first shares a little more about her traditional style with a twist of modern and her process behind selecting fabrics with depth and texture. She goes deeper into using lights and darks to create visual interest and advises on findi…
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Ep. 351: The House Romantic with Haskell Harris
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This week, we're getting romantic and welcoming style director of Garden & Gun Haskell Harris to talk all about her newest book The House Romantic. We’ve long admired Haskell’s work at Garden & Gun and are thrilled to talk to her about curating a space that reflects your life experience and individual flair. Haskell also gives some great ideas for …
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This week, we catch up on all our trials and triumphs that have been collecting since before the holiday season. We talk about our paint color powerpoints, water-related issues, learning from our mistakes to plan ahead, and the beauty of a delicious home-cooked meal. We get updates on Taryn’s basement renovation, which leads to a conversation about…
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Ep. 349: Life in the Garden with Bunny Williams
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This week, we welcome back legendary interior designer Bunny Williams. In preparation of her new book Life in the Garden to release in March 2024, Bunny generously shares some great tips on planning successful gardens from starting small to considering ongoing maintenance. Bunny also offers advice for novice gardeners, including prioritizing manage…
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Ep. 348: Home at Last with Gil Schafer
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Award-winning architect and best-selling author Gil Schafer joins us this week to discuss his beautiful third book, “Home at Last”. Gil shares the inspiration behind his new work, along with a behind-the-scenes look of a few of the featured homes. Gil discusses some ways to blend styles and design homes that stand the test of time, advice for creat…
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Ep. 347: Coastal Style with Megan Molten
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We are joined this week by Megan Molten, Charleston interior designer and shop owner. Megan is known for her modern, light, and airy design sense, where she effortlessly mixes feminine and masculine elements together for a balanced and clean result. Megan talks with us about learning how to take bigger risks, how to embrace your coastal style, and …
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It’s all about trends this week as we forecast what will be “in” for 2024, and what things we are happy to leave behind in last year. We are joined by Will and Hillary, both part of the product design team at Ballard Designs, who are on the frontlines of seeing all the upcoming trends in design. We discuss the resurgence of classic colors navy blue…
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This week, Taryn shares the update from building her dream house from the ground up. She shares her own trials and triumphs throughout the process, how she keeps things organized, and what she wishes she did differently. This is a great listen if you are already in the process of a big renovation, or if you have future plans for taking on a big pro…
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We welcome New York designer, David Frazier, known for his warm modernist interiors and place-based architecture. Originally from West Point, Georgia, David attended Auburn School of Architecture before moving to New York, where he designed spaces for his clients in New York, the Hamptons, Connecticut, Colorado, and throughout the South. David shar…
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Ep. 343: Decorating Throwback: Picking Paint Colors with Fran Keenan
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More than any other topic, we're constantly getting questions about paint -- how to pick it the right one? What are the best colors? Which finish to use? We're answering all of your questions with today's guest, interior designer Fran Keenan. We're big fans of Fran's work, and she was a guest on episode 83. She's always picking bold, saturated colo…
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Ep. 342: City & Country Architecture with Peter Pennoyer
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We are thrilled to welcome back Peter Pennoyer, a world-renowned architect, whose eponymous architecture firm has helped redefine New York’s architecture specializing in new construction, renovation, and preservation of residential, commercial, and institutional projects around the world. Peter talks to us about his recent monograph of the firm’s w…
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Ep. 341: Storytelling in Decorating with David Netto
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We welcome Los Angeles based interior designer and writer David Netto this week. David’s work has been featured in Vogue, Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, and many more. David is on the AD100 list, and has also written about the history of architecture and ensign for the Wall Street Journal and New York Times Style Magazine and is…
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Watch this week's episode on our YouTube channel here. It’s our annual holiday edition of trials and triumphs, where we dive headfirst into the festive spirit and let off some holiday steam! This week, we spill the beans on our wins and challenges, from daydreaming about a pristine, white house to rescuing flowers from frostbite and crafting an enc…
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Ep. 339: Grand Millenial Decorating with Emma Bazilian and Stephanie Diaz
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Our guests this week are Emma Bazilian and Stephanie Diaz, the authors of Charm School: The Schumacher Guide to Traditional Decorating for Today. Emma is a designer, writer, editor, and content director at F. Schumacher & Co. Stephanie is the art director at F. Schumacher & Co. In our chat, they talk about the path that led them to work together an…
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Ep. 338: Floral Designs for the Table with Cathy B. Graham
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It’s all about flower power this week as we welcome award-winning artist and fashion illustrator, Cathy B. Graham. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, New York Magazine, and more. Cathy has been a contributing editor to House Beautiful and Elle Decor. In our conversation with Cathy, we talk about the inspiration behind …
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Simon Upton, celebrated as one of the world's leading interior photographers, has spent the past 25 years capturing the work of the foremost interior designers. His work has been featured in The World of Interiors, Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, Vogue, House and Garden and more. In 2021, he published his first book, New York Interiors, and in Se…
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Ep. 336: The Life of Mario Buatta with Author Emily Eerdmans
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We're thrilled to be joined by design historian and author Emily Eerdmans, who opens up about her insights on the legendary decorator Mario Buatta (a.k.a. the Prince of Chintz). Emily first talks about the process of writing Mario Buatta: Anatomy of a Decorator, and how it’s different from Mario Buatta: Fifty Years of American Interior Decoration. …
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Ep. 335: Holiday Decorating and Hosting Q&A (Part 2)
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Ribbons and garland and mistletoe, oh my! This week, we talk all about fall decor and transitioning from Thanksgiving to Christmas in Part 2 of our 2023 Holiday Hosting Q&A. We share our favorite traditions and how they have evolved over the years, when we start to put the turkey themed items away and put up the tree, and our favorite things from s…
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Ep. 334: Holiday Decorating and Hosting Q&A (Part 1)
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It’s a fun episode this week as we get ready for all things holiday. From large holiday parties to intimate festivities, we answer your questions about food, decor and hosting. We discuss how to set a beautiful table for the holidays, great food and drink that will wow your guests without costing a fortune, and setting up your home to welcome guest…
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Ep. 333: Defining Chic with Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller
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We welcome Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller, a husband and wife power couple in the design world. For two decades they have designed chic, timeless, surprising spaces for their clients, some of whom you may recognize like Anna Wintour, Jessica Chastain, Annie Leibovitz, and more. They've been named to the prestigious AD100 list, and have been featured…
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Ep. 332: Traditional Design with Hundley Hilton
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It was design love at first sight for Janie Jones and Elizabeth Miles, the designers and founders of Birmingham-based Hundley Hilton Interiors. In this episode, they talk about meeting each other and how they inspire one another as a professional duo, tips for bringing new life to antiques, and creating a color palette that is timeless. Janie and E…
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It’s a sexy AF show this week as the crew welcomes Bobby Berk, the design expert and Emmy-nominated TV host of Netflix’s Queer Eye. Bobby’s first book, Right at Home: How Good Design Is Good for the Mind was just released, and we are loving it already. Bobby talks about how feeling good in your space is crucial, and how to set yourself up for succe…
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Ep. 330: Trials and Triumphs — A Blinds Journey, Paint Colors, and Halloween Prepping
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It’s all about trials and triumphs this week as we unpack the arrival of early Christmas presents, sliding doors leading to leaky floors, and the happy feeling when your teenager loves to pull weeds. We also talk about taking recommendations from paint colors from non-professional but well-meaning people, remembering to slow yourself down and not r…
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Ep. 329: Budgeting with Molly Basile
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This week our guest is S.C.-based interior designer Molly Basile, who brings an enjoyable twist to the often daunting task of home decor budgeting. Molly is renowned for her fresh, clean, and timeless interior designs. She has collaborated closely with our team at the Mount Pleasant store, recognizing her expertise in tackling budget-related topics…
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