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Once Upon a Design is a podcast dedicated to the stories behind the artisans, craftspeople and creative visionaries in the interior design world. We go deeper than just telling you about beautiful design: we dive into the lives, processes, and inspiration behind not only the designers and architects, but the talented people who help make their vision a reality— the artisans and craftspeople, the workrooms, the printers, the builders and the makers. These are the hands that actually take a space from concept to reality, and we feel they deserve to be known.
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- 1 weeks ago53 min
Episode 17: Creating Beauty through Craft with Louise Roe
Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Louise Roe, the founder of the beloved accessory and furniture brand @sharland_england . Louise discovered her passion for interiors and craft while renovating their new home in the English countryside. She used her vast connections from her previous career in media foster relationships with craftspeople around the world. In 2021 she launched Sharland England- a product line influenced by all the things she loves, simple rattan, beautiful ceramics, and whimsical tabletop dressings. Today we talk about the importance of having a muse, how knowing what you don't know is vital to growing a business, and how simply trusting your instincts is the key to creating something timeless. This is her story…..
- 2 weeks ago51 min
Episode 16: The Accidental Infleuencer : The Story of This Oak House
Today we are bringing you a special episode: a conversation with New York Times bestselling author Annie Meyers Shyer of @thisoakhouse. We recorded our conversation live at the @charlestonlibrarysociety in front of nearly 400 guests, which was both exhilarating and a bit nerve wracking. For those who may not know Annie, she is the daughter of esteemed Hollywood film writers/producers Nancy Meyers and Charles Shyer. Annie grew up around her mother's notable set designs, but did not aspire to be a designer herself. Instead, she became what she dubs an "accidental influencer". A few years ago, Annie and her husband became the stewards of a beloved family home in Los Angeles. On a whim, she decided to record in detail their renovation process, from the architectural details to the paint colors and fabrics. She quickly amassed a huge following online, mainly due to her thorough research, impeccable taste, and her willingness to share her knowledge with others. Today we learn how she her editorial skills to helped create a beautiful Instagram account, how she built a community that values authenticity and craftsmanship, and how its never too late to start a new chapter in your life. This is her story.
- 3 weeks ago1h 1m
Episode 15: Finding your AQ: How Aesthetic Intelligence and Good Design Helps Ground Us with Chloe Warner
Today our guest is the very talented Chloe Warner of Redmond Aldrich Design. Chloe started her design firm in 2005, and her unique style quickly found a following. She describes her interiors as a "poetic mashup" of effortless and refined, pretty and perfectly weird, with intentional layering of materials, colors, and patterns. In the past two years, she has published her first book - This Must Be the Place, and launched her textile and wallpaper line, RAD GOODS. Today we will learn how she draws inspiration from all five senses, how good design is rooted in Aesthetic Intellignece, and how important it is to never stop learning. This is her story.
- Sep 30, 202657 min
Episode 14: Supporting Artisans by Elevating Procurement with Sotokler Studio
Today we welcome Viktor Sobra and Legare Sinkler, founders of the Italian based Sotokler Studio. Viktor and Legare are old friends from university, who discovered a mutual love for design, craftsmanship, and the thrill of the hunt. After many years of helping friends and family source antiques from across Europe, they began a business that finds beautiful and unique vintage pieces from near and far for their clients. In addition they have established relationships with an impressive collection of skilled artisans and craftspeople who can make just about anything you can dream up- all at the highest level. But the best part about working with Sotokler Studio, is their deep commitment to quality, multi-impeccable customer service and their deep commitment to supporting artisans. This is their story….
- Sep 16, 20261h 5m
Episode 13: Finding the Right Niche by Learning to Pivot with Evan and Diego Gonzalez
Public Regard is the design collaborative of Evan and Diego Gonzalez. They specialize in the fluent dialogue among architecture, interior design, furniture and objects. They launched Public Regard filling a niche in the market for beautifully designed commercial and hospitality spaces, and eventually moving into residential work and finally product and furniture design. Their work is deeply rooted in preservation and classical architecture yet they have a nuance that makes what could be staid and stuffy, incredibly chic and beautiful. This is their story.
- Sep 2, 202655 min
Episode 12: The Anthropology of Art
Artist and decorative painter Tess Newall is our guest for this episode. Tess began her career studying anthropology and archeology- developing a deep appreciation for the way our ancestors used art as a way to tell stories and bring joy into their living spaces. She then moved into set design before finally settling on an accidental career as a working artist. She has created incredible murals, painted furniture and decorative finishes for design clients around the world, and she recently launched her own line of textiles and wall coverings based on her whimsical and charming artistic style. Today we learn why she is so taken with the natural world, how her own house has become her laboratory, and why art can be a suitable career as long as it never loses its magic . This is her story.
- Aug 19, 202650 min
Episode 11: Turning What You Cannot Describe Into Something You Cannot Live Without
Becca Barnet is the founder and owner of Sisal Creative, an art studio that specializes in the design and fabrication of projects that vary as much in medium as they do in scope. From plaster relief, gilt lettering, painting, sculpture, 3D printing, collage and taxidermy, there is really no medium that Becca and her team are not willing to try. If you can conceive a shred of an idea, Becca and her team can most likely make it happen. Sisal Creative has been described as having the ability to turn what clients can't quite describe into something they can't imagine living without. And this is her story…..
- Aug 5, 20261h 4m
Episode 10: Bringing Beauty Back to the Built Environment
This episode features a remarkable conversation with Joseph Kincannon and Christian Sottile about their shared passion for preserving and creating beauty. We get into the incredible work coming out of the American College of the Building Arts and how bringing back traditional craftmanship will help shape the possibilities for the future of new building developments. Joseph is the chair of the stone carving department at ACBA and a true master of the craft. Joining him is renowned architect and urban planner Christian Sottile, patron of the building arts. Christian recognized the quality of the work coming out of ACBA and commissioned Joseph and his students to design and fabricate many of the stone elements ornamenting one of his newest projects - The Laurel at Courier Square here in Charleston. Today we talk about the how apprenticeships help shape a person, both in confidence and skill, where technology helps the trades and where it falls short, and most importantly, necessity of creating beauty in our built environment. This is their story.
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Once Upon a Design is a podcast dedicated to the stories behind the artisans, craftspeople and creative visionaries in the interior design world. We go deeper than just telling you about beautiful design: we dive into the lives, processes, and inspiration behind not only the designers and architects, but the talented people who help make their vision a reality— the artisans and craftspeople, the workrooms, the printers, the builders and the makers. These are the hands that actually take a space from concept to reality, and we feel they deserve to be known.
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