We are so excited to have Kelli Lamb join us today. Kelli is the Editorial Director and Co-Principal of RUE, a print and multimedia interior design resource. Kelli regularly moderates panels and is a guest speaker at top design events around the country, like Design Camp in Los Angeles, High Point Market in North Carolina, and Design Week in Las Vegas. Kelli is here to talk about her unconventional start in design and her first book, Home with Rue, that comes out in May 2022. Join us as we dive into the evolution of RUE, Kelli’s personal design inspiration, and her writing experience and thoughts about being a published author.

IN THIS EPISODE: 

• [02:50] Kelli’s unconventional start in the interior design world.
• [05:50] Rue Daily and where to find it.
• [10:18] Home with Rue: Where did the idea for the book start and the goal of it.
• [17:13] Kelli’s favorite part of the book and the writing journey.
• [22:30] Home is a feeling: inspiration from Kelli’s grandmother.
• [26:00] Closing thoughts and quotes.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• It doesn’t matter where you start in a career – even if you start at the very bottom, just keep putting yourself out there and you’ll inevitably grow and move forward. 
• So many design books push the narrative that people have to change their homes or constantly follow new trends. Home With Rue highlights design choices from all different styles and affirms that design is about telling your story and the story of the people that live in your home. 
• Home is a feeling and the interiors of a home are meant to soothe and give peace and happiness.

QUOTES:

“How to parallel park: 1) park somewhere else.” – Anonymous

“Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes … the ones who see things differently — they’re not fond of rules ... you can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can’t do is ignore them because they change things ... they push the human race forward

RESOURCE LINKS:

https://www.amazon.com/Home-Rue-Everyone-Interior-Design/dp/1984860682

SPONSOR:

This episode is sponsored by our go to acrylic framers – Wexel Art. The beauty of the Wexel Art Frames concept lies in the floating acrylic panel that makes art easy to install with magnets or metal standouts. Wexel allows you to frame your art or memorabilia using single or double paneled acrylic for a look that is just as pretty if not more so than acrylic framing. Wexel frames are a unique way to display photography, especially for those parents that take thousands of photos of their kids.  The changeable acrylic frames let them change out and show off their latest shots.  Wexel’s custom design page lets you create your own size and assists with designing your wall.  We rely on Wexel for a lot of projects. Check them out at wexelart.com.