Clutter Bravado

This weeks episode asks the question: If you could separate the art from the artist, would you want to?

Laurent and Elyse sit down with founder of Art of Elysium Jennifer Howell to talk about navigating the personalities of creatives and artists while prioritizing the creative process and the sharing of art. Art of Elysium works to provide art resources to those unable to reach them otherwise, working with kids to help grow their inner artist and provide them the freedom and inspiration to make their dreams a reality. Jenn speaks candidly about her own healing process through art, her connection to spirituality and finding purpose through creation. From meditations inspired by David Lynch to her close personal relationships with famed (and infamous) actors, writers, and musicians, Jennifer Howell doesn't hold back on sharing what drives her to keep supporting art, in all its mediums, in spite of the human darkness and ego that can complicate our relationship with it.

This episode is filmed and recorded on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

Edited and Directed by Elyse Cizek

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References:

Creative Codex Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7IIv6uXWqQM3qyhzyKBluT?si=c1e5034d28764d6d

- Marina Abramovic Expanding in Space: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEQUC0-AlUo

- Alexander McQueen "Voss": https://youtu.be/XFrn4nNIM8E?si=cCIQsqnNdqsF3FoU

WeHo Design District: https://aspiremetro.com/design-weho/

San Francisco Market Week: https://sfdesigncenter.com/design-san-francisco-spring-2025/

The Art of Elysium: https://www.theartofelysium.org/

Rio Asch Phoenix- No Canyon Hills:https://www.rioaschphoenix.com/projects/nch

The Talmadge: https://www.laconservancy.org/learn/historic-places/the-talmadge/

This week, Elyse and Laurent sat down at the Palm Springs Modernism Show with celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard to explore the world of interior design, modernism, and finding your signature style. Martyn Lawrence Bullard, the internationally acclaimed interior designer known for his opulent, eclectic, and glamorous aesthetic, is recognized globally for his work with A-list celebrities and has redefined the meaning of luxury interiors, blending exotic textures, rich patterns, and timeless elegance into spaces that feel both curated and effortless.As one of the most sought-after designers in the industry, Martyn has built an impressive clientele, including some of Hollywood’s biggest names such as Cher, RuPaul, Kylie Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, Ellen Pompeo, and more. Martyn is a master at blending historical references with contemporary luxury, often incorporating antique finds, rich textiles, and statement lighting to craft truly memorable interiors. His work has been featured in Architectural Digest’s AD100, Elle Decor’s A-List, and House Beautiful, cementing his status as one of the world’s leading interior designers.Not only is Martyn known for his celebrity clientele, but has developed his own celebrity status as a TV personality on shows such as Million Dollar Decorator, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and RuPaul's Drag Race.Beyond his bespoke interiors, Martyn Lawrence Bullard has collaborated with some of the biggest brands in the world, bringing his refined taste and maximalist sensibility to furniture, wallpaper, textiles, and home décor collections including partnerships with DuChateau, Ruggable, Cole & Sons, and Frontgate._____________________________________________Filmed on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA and Palm Springs Modernism Show in Palm Springs, CADirected and Edited by Elyse CizekReferences:https://www.westhollywooddesigndistrict.com/https://felixfair.com/https://sfdesigncenter.com/event/design-san-francisco-spring-2025/Martyn Lawrence BullardWebsite: martynlawrencebullard.comInstagram: @martynbullard#MartynLawrenceBullard #LuxuryInteriorDesign #CelebrityHomes #HollywoodGlamour #InteriorDesignPodcast #HomeDecor #AD100 #Schumacher #AnnSacks #TheRugCompany #DesignTrends #LuxuryLiving #MaximalistInteriors #KardashianHomes #CherHome #KylieJennerHouse

This week, Elyse and Laurent travel to Palm Springs to cover Day 1 of the Palm Springs Modernism Show. From their booth, decked out in Kimberly Denman furniture and art by Javiera Estrada, your cohosts interviewed designer/artist Cesar Giraldo and Citizen Artist designers Josh Rose and Rafael Kalichstein.

Filmed on-location at the Palm Springs Modernism Show

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

References:

⁠Patrick Dragonette⁠

Italian Rationalism

https://www.palmspringsmodernism.com/

https://www.kimberlydenman.com/

https://www.javieraestrada.com/

This week, Elyse and Laurent travel to West Hollywood to the brand new restaurant Alba, the Los Angeles location of famed New York Italian restaurant Cucina Alba, to sit down with restauranteur Julian Black (ofThe Grill https://thegrillnewyork.com andCarbonehttps://carbonenewyork.com in NYC). This episode is filmed on-location during the bustling pre-opening week, but Alba is now OPEN as of Thursday Feb 7, 2025.

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

Intro filmed on-location at⁠ Kimberly Denman Showroom ⁠in Los Angeles⁠https://www.kimberlydenman.com/ ⁠

References:

⁠Alba LA ⁠ https://www.cucinaalba.com/

⁠Palm Springs Modernism Show⁠ https://www.palmspringsmodernism.com/https://www.javieraestrada.com/

⁠Palm Springs Modernism Week⁠ https://modernismweek.com/

This week, Laurent and Elyse sit down with photographer and multi-media artist Javiera Estrada to bare the process behind nude photography and alchemizing emotion and heartbreak into art.

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

Filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles https://www.kimberlydenman.com/

References:

https://www.javieraestrada.com/

The Hollywood Improv https://improv.com/hollywood/

Alba LA https://www.cucinaalba.com/

Palm Springs Modernism Show https://www.palmspringsmodernism.com/

Palm Springs Modernism Week https://modernismweek.com/

This week, Laurent and Elyse sit down with Matt Walker and Josh Fearnley of Period Media PR to talk celebrity clients, personal branding, and social media strategies for designers and public figures alike.

Filmed on location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

References:

Sally Hershberger Salon LA @sallyhershbergerla

This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with their dear friend Ron Woodson, Designer and Co-Founder of Save Iconic Architecture, to discuss Ron's penchant for LA lore and disdain for trends in design.

Filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA.

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

References:

Huntington Library and Gardens, San Marino, CA

Sally Hershberger Salon, LA @sallyhershbergerla

Save Iconic Architecture @saveiconicarchitecture

Laurent and Elyse sit down with Arizona and Los Angeles Architect and President of PHX Architecture Erik Peterson at the Kimberly Denman Showroom to talk timeless architecture, geographic diversity in architecture, and what makes a house feel like home.

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This week, Laurent and Elyse return from the holiday break with the closing installment of 2024 interviews filmed on-location at the DeSousa Hughes Showroom at the San Francisco Design Center, sitting down with Jay Jeffers, interior designer and creative mind behind the Madrona Hotel in Sonoma County, CA, to talk about the journey of following inspiration to turn a vision into a reality.

Intro filmed on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles, CA.

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

This week, Elyse and Laurent catch up with Jon de la Cruz in the Desousa Hughes Showroom at the San Francisco Design Center to talk about the design of restaurants and third-spaces as well as the home.

Intro filmed on location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles, CA.

Edited and Directed by Elyse Cizek

References:

Cesar Giraldo x Ex Nihilo