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Ginger Curtis, Founder and CEO of Urbanology Designs, is the author of Beauty By Design (Harvest House Publishers) and a sought-after speaker and design & lifestyle authority/expert. Her work has been featured in prominent national magazines and books including Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Better Homes & Gardens, Raw Interiors, and Architecture Today.

Street Style Takeaways:

Beauty should not be a rare experience
Souls recognize beauty as power- supports healing, stress levels
Peace is the new prosperity
Beauty is found in restoration
History meets renewal
Power of 2nd chances
Home that’s peaceful is beauty- Think about  how we are treating each other in the home. How do we talk to each other in these spaces?
Beauty in nature creates calming pattern

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/urbanologydesigns/ 
Website: https://www.urbanologydesigns.com


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"As an artist I am interested in the interaction of color; how the arrangements of colors create a work of art. I use acrylic and oil paints, oil pastel, colored pencil, and paper to create my work on canvas and paper. Color affects appetite, vision, sexuality, design, art, emotions and myriad aspects of life that impact the very psychology of people. Color is expressed in all of our surroundings, especially in nature and science. Colors can be complementary, harmonizing, adjacent, or they can contrast and clash. Color is the central theme of my work. I focus on colors that express my emotions and feelings in an image that leaves the viewer room to interpret. 

There is rarely a point I try to get across, a statement I try to make, or a system of signs I wish to give a message or meaning. I am simply interested in the use of color and aesthetic freedom. I try to create the semblance of an object that gives rise to the viewer’s own emotions and feelings. My goal is for viewers to invent and unravel their own meaning."


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Meghan, Krissa, and Liz discuss their favorite places to travel and how travel can broaden horizons both in design and life. 

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Lance Jackson, co-founder and creative director, developed the Parker Kennedy Living interior design group and brand with business partner and co-founder David Ecton in 2011. Lance started his career in 1997 in the interior design business after graduating from SCAD Savannah with a BFA in interior design. While working and developing highly successful interior design groups for Atlanta-based architecture firms (ranging from high-end residential to hospitality to student and multi-family housing), Lance decided it was time to make his own stamp in the interior design industry with his own brand. Three years spent working in furniture product development sparked Lance’s desire to continually have his hand in the product design industry. 

Parker Kennedy Living focuses on high-end residential interior design, vintage furniture restoration and product development. Their look is “Preppy on the Edge” – Southern Regency is what Lance calls it – taking a traditional interior and elevating it to an updated look using lacquer finishes and mixing textures and vintage details with young colors and patterns. The interiors are fresh while maintaining a deep-rooted interest in the traditional and exhibit Palm Beach overtones. 

Lance is a founding member of the SCAD Atlanta Advisory Council and has a large interest in supporting SCAD Atlanta. 

David Ecton, co-founder of Parker Kennedy, has spent the last 20 years preparing for the Parker Kennedy explosion. David’s fascination with architecture stems from his study abroad in Venice, which involved his study and excavation of an ancient Etruscan ruin that was discovered in early 1990s. It was there that David learned the importance of how one’s space affects the way we live. 

While attending the University of South Alabama and studying international trade, David interned with the Governors of the Gulf Coast on the NAFTA agreement. This internship was a stepping-stone into the world of trade. Upon graduation, David headed Mexico City to work for the State Department. When David returned to the States he continued his studies, receiving an MBA in International Trade. During graduate school, working as a graphic artist offered David a creative outlet while he was crunching numbers. And it was this experience that was the key to getting his first job. David landed at an IT firm looking for a Marketing Director – a position that enabled him to have full creative autonomy while learning about the evolving technology market. David likens that industry to design: “Staying abreast of technology is very similar to staying up with the trends in design – one minute you are current, the next, dated.” 

Longing to get back into exporting and importing, with a mix of design, David and Lance teamed up to found Parker Kennedy.

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IG: @parkerkennedyliving @thegovernorsmansion 
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Owner and Stylist Autumn Foland. Autumn specializes in curating unique high end luxury fashion in an exclusive showroom atmosphere at The Loft at Remlo Studios. With a passion for craftsmanship and style Autumn handpicks distinctive pieces and holds coveted trunk shows that elevate the identity and presence of each client who steps  through her door. Her goal is  exceptional women’s clothing meets impeccable service, offering an experience that leaves a lasting impression.


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Today's guest is Stephanie Nass! Stephanie is a chef, author, and founder of the culinary lifestyle brand Chefanie. Her home products are available on her website and at retailers worldwide. She regularly appears on TV, panels, and podcasts as a thought leader in the cooking and hosting space. Nass has been called the “Millennial Martha Stewart” and is based in New York City. Follow her on Instagram, and check out her recent book, Swing By!

Street Style Takeaways:
Designing a party or event- find your north star what’s the fantasy of the design and go for it.
Have Matchalism- it creates aesthetic cohesion on all levels
Keep all centerpieces low
Vases and decor that are all equal distance makes the most impact.
As a host walk through steps of your guest- to ensure a well thought through party
It’s the energy of the host for a good party - bring your best
Dinner party is the ultimate group of artisans, culinary, floral, mixology, music, and décor.


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The Bell’Invito story starts in late 2004, when Heather Wiese found herself disillusioned by the cost and inefficiency of fine printing. Wanting to see her illustrations come to life with the texture of letterpress and engraving, she sought to employ local Craftsman period time offered a view into an industry in need of change and new perspective. Within months, by mere happened chance, Heather uncovered a family heirloom press covered in dust, in a small town where a still functioning family printing business had stored old equipment dating back to the late 1800s. Having limited knowledge of the craft and a hunger for solving this new industry dilemma, she decided to fire up the press and see if she could create something for herself. And the rest as they say, is history. 

The founder of Bell’Invito, Heather Wiese is known for a style that is playful, eloquently distinct and sincere period from the exception of bell invito the former fashion art director sought to create products that blend her love for trips abroad and learning about the cultures that create the magic. As the beating heart of belle and Vito, Heather Weiss has serendipitously welcomed the role of an etiquette ambassador. She enjoys educating the masses on the empowering nature of understanding social protocols, deciding when to employ tradition and when to trail blaze, and helping individuals of all ages gained confidence through applying social intelligence. Her desire is to empower others to live beautifully and create their own happiness through awareness.


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IG: @bellinvito @heather_g_wiese
Website: https://www.bellinvito.com/


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This week we are joined by Megan Aronson the director of Aronson Woodworks, a small furniture company that specializes in custom craftsmanship and their patented finish technique Claize. We talk quality, sustainability and the world of furniture.

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Today we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Home in Harmony Designs, Christa O’Leary leads a distinguished design firm renowned for crafting exquisite interiors that elevate both the aesthetic beauty and the well-being of her clients. With a rare combination of expertise—holding dual degrees in psychology and human development—O'Leary’s foundation in marriage and family therapy uniquely informs her philosophy of “Design Inspired Living,” where interiors not only reflect personal style but also foster emotional and physical wellness.

A celebrated author and advocate for sustainable living, Christa’s work has captured the attention of national media, with appearances on CBS, NBC, and The Hallmark Channel. As a sought-after motivational speaker, she has inspired audiences worldwide, appearing on renowned radio shows and podcasts. Her signature designs, regularly featured in prestigious publications such as Modern Luxury, Designer's Today, New England Home, Luxury Interiors, and by the acclaimed international fabric house Kravet, encourage a life of elegance, harmony, and vitality. Through her visionary approach, Christa empowers clients to live not just stylishly, but holistically, in environments that nurture the body, mind, and soul. 

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Today on Boulevard Beat we get to know our third host, editor Krissa Rossbund. Krissa has spent her career as an editor, writer, and tastemaker in the luxury design arena and reports on today's modern homeowners—how they decorate, how they entertain, how they live—to shape each issue of Traditional Home. Her range of expertise covers merchandising, showhouses, entertaining, and most important, families with beautiful, timeless, and welcoming dwellings. Krissa frequently speaks to readers and designers at showrooms, design centers, retail venues, and luxury-themed events and programs both domestically and internationally about traditional design and how it absorbs great ideas from a variety of sources, styles, and eras and gives new verve to the classics.  

Street Style Takeaways:
• Figure it out.
• Focus on small luxuries.
• Exposure is key.

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