(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast

(00:20) Guest Introduction - MK Pritzker

(00:33) MK Pritzker's role as the First Lady of Illinois

(01:16) Discussion about MK's book

(01:37) The story of the Governor's mansion

(02:49) The process of writing the book

(03:38) Working with interior designer Michael Smith

(04:46) Creating a historical space with a relaxed elegance

(06:14) Richard Hunt sculpture

(08:17) Abraham Lincoln beardless portrait

(08:58) Decorator Frances Elkins

(10:39) Discussion about the former Illinois first ladies

(11:56) Story of saving the mansion from demolition

(13:11) The elliptical staircase

(14:08) The Lincoln Parlor

(14:53) The Governor's Dining Room and Kankakee Room

(16:54) Podcast Segment "Home": Memory of a childhood home

(17:15) MK Pritzker Childhood Memories and Lessons

(19:12) Outro

(19:38) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast