Today we have a listener favorite, Rob Corcoran, as a special guest to answer questions about the current state of the real estate market. In this part 1 of a two part interview, Rob addresses issues such as the California Wildfires, real estate inventory, and mortgage interest rates.

01:32 California Fires

20:42 Status of the housing market

32:35 Will prices drop?

36:10 Interest Rates

“There’s no way for homes to go backwards with the lack of inventory that we have. So buy now, keep that rate, [and] keep your relationship with your lender.” 39:46

We are so excited to share this episode with you celebrating our Spring Collection Volume 1! We want to tell you the story behind each of these pieces, what makes them special, why we love them, and how we curated this special collection. From shape and form, to material and overall feeling, we chose each specifically to add character and intrigue to your space. Tune in to learn about some of our absolute favorite items from this collection, as well as some honorable mentions we know you're going to love.

00:00 Intro

07:08 Ava Nightstand and Dresser

16:02 Frank and Francis Sideboards

20:41 Fifi Stool

26:56 Shirley Table

31:14 Crystal Column Frame

35:33 Honorable Mentions

“Don’t forget to style your homes. It makes them feel like you. It makes them interesting. It makes the outfit.” 30:16

On this episode of Dear Alice, we are going to be talking about our absolute favorite books for styling a home. We honestly can’t style a house without books that we know the homeowner would love, that would look great on their shelves, that they would love pouring through, and that we could leave open on their cocktail table.

0:00 Intro

6:08 Rose Tarlow

11:07 John Darlow

12:44 Fredrique

15:15 The Most Beautiful Homes in the World

23:42 The 20th Century Art Book

26:20 The Authentics

30:36 Perspective

32:56 Houses That We’ve Dreamt Of

“Whatever your hobbies are, you need to tell your story on your table. Reset your cocktail table and discover new things!” 35:57

Today we are going to answer a variety of questions sent in by our listeners about topics ranging from how to add more color to how to decorate your entryway. This episode will help you stay on top of changing trends in interior design and help you make your space a sanctuary. Tune in to learn more tips for upgrading your personal design!

0:00 Intro

09:00 How to gauge room size

12:13 How to decorate entryways

19:53 What to invest in when renting

27:01 How to branch out into more colors

31:25 Ideas for bathroom storage

“The primary job of curtains today isn’t actually to give you privacy. It’s mostly to just give you this really beautiful finished look. We’ve often said it’s like the mascara to your eye makeup. It’s elongating, it’s beautiful, it’s elegant, it finishes [your room].” 16:06

Today we have Asha Chaudhary, the President and CEO of Jaipur Living. We are going to learn about all things rugs! Jaipur Living is the world’s largest manufacturer of hand-knotted rugs. Asha was raised in India and grew up surrounded by expert weavers as her father founded Jaipur Rugs in 1978. She earned her bachelor’s in business administration from Emery University and is a prominent leader in the business community. She serves on numerous leadership boards and was named an Earnston Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist in 2021. Tune in to learn about the construction of rugs, and how to check for durability and quality when making your next rug purchase!

0:00 Intro

04:39 Different constructions of rugs

15:10 How to evaluate the quality of your rug

23:54 Best ways to care for your rug

27:12 Selecting the right size rug

32:05 Rug durability

33:14 How to properly layer your rug

“Even though handmade rugs have the reputation of being more expensive, you can find an amazing handmade rug at a good price and value these days because there are so many different types of constructions.” 16:05