Dear Alice | Interior Design

"In this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about patterns. Mixing patterns with patterns takes some effort and there is definitely an art to helping patterns work together so have dedicated an entire episode to it. We discuss matching patterns and colors, where to put patterns, maximalism, and what NOT to do.

How to match patterns and colors 4:12

Patterns in Drapery 14:48

Maximalism/Studying 18:20

What NOT to do 24:32

“If you are going to do something grand, pair it with something humble.” 14:43

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In this episode of Dear Alice, we are so pleased to have Ashley Stark, the creative director from Stark Carpet. We get to dig into Ashley's creative process when starting a room, what inspires her and what advice she has for how and when to use trends when designing a room. We also learn a bit more about Ashley's role at Stark and some secrets about her life that not many people know. Subscribe to Ashley's content for the reveal of her home that will be featured in a major magazine soon.

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What Inspires Ashley 4:35

How to Start a Room 8:06

Describing Personal Style 12:57

Best part of job 15:51

Ashley’s Personal Life 19:26

“If you’re feeling color right now, my advice to you is to do pops of it that can be easily changed out...You don’t want to feel dated in 5 years.” 23:10

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In this episode of Dear Alice we do a series of rapid fire questions followed by a game of Would You Rather. Our answers are personal preferences, so you don't need to agree with all we say but hopefully you can ask yourself the same questions and learn more about your own tastes. We hope you enjoy this fun episode.

Introduction 0:22

Beginning of Questions 1:27

Stones 7:27

Design Pet Peeves 20:02

Would you Rather...27:30

“Nobody is more full of false hope than a mom who places items on the stairs for her family members to carry up.” 21:41

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In this episode of Dear Alice, we are privileged to interview Ray Booth, an architect, product and interior designer. Ray’s work is widely known and we are so excited to have him on our show. We discuss Ray’s approach to understanding his clients and how he sees past the design to the heart of what is important to his clients. We also dive into the differences and similarities between interior and product design. Join us for an inspiring interview on this episode of Dear Alice.

Ray’s Background 3:12

Working Beliefs/Habits 8:36

Interior vs Product Design 25:10

What Inspires Ray 40:29

“If we’re gonna do this work and if we’re gonna be successful and we are going to create emotional architecture and interiors, we gotta know what hits people in the heart. You gotta know what gives them joy, you gotta know what breaks their heart…” 9:46

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There wouldn't be much purpose to spending your money and time on beautiful home furnishings and finishes without knowing how to care for them. We have interviewed the experts around us to find out what to and what not to use to keep your furniture and home beautiful. This is an episode for those moms out there that feel like they can't have anything nice till their kids grow up. Yes you can!! We cover different surfaces, what products we trust and how to keep your home looking and feeling clean.

Marble vs. Quartzite 2:43

Cleaning Countertops 5:19

Wood Floors/ Carpets 12:43

Acrylics/Linen 19:01

“So many nervous moms feel like they can invest in their homes. They’re like, ‘I can’t have anything nice because I have children.’ If it’s easy to clean, then you should be able to live well.” 18:20

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In this episode of Dear Alice, we take a deeper dive into the world of art with our interview of Alex Marin, the Executive Vice President of Sales, at Soicher Marin. Soicher Marin is an exceptional art vendor we use often in our projects at Alice Lane and we are excited to introduce them to our listeners. We discuss how to find art, what the Soicher Marin process is like and what new products we will see in their spring line. Alex also shares tips on framing and choosing art for yourself.

How do you find great content 2:53

Favorite Piece 16:25

Reproduction Process 22:51

Framing 26:40

New Spring Collection 31:36

“You can’t cuddle up with a piece of art. It’s cold and hard but what you can do is, it can reflect who you really are.” 5:32

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Rooms for children can be tough. It can feel like organization is a constant struggle so where should your energy be focused when designing? Designing kids bedrooms, especially when you give the child a chance to help in the process, can be amazing and special. We discuss how to design the room so children will love it, how to plan so that it will last longer than 4 years, what things to invest in, and how to plan for the space to work for you as the parent.

Designing for different stages of Kids 1:29

Shared vs Personal Rooms 10:43

Collections and Displays for Kids 13:21

“If you want them to actually enjoy their room and sleep there and not sleep in your room, then really pay attention to what they love and I think it will really pay home.” 12:19

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On this episode of Dear Alice, we get the chance to talk with Jennifer Gracie, the Creative Director and the 4th generation to run her family business of producing hand painted wallpaper, Gracie. She tells us about the history of the company, how to use wallpaper, where she gets inspiration from, and talks about some of her favorite and most unexpected projects. This beautiful hand painted wallpaper is created by artists from around the world for some of the world's top designers and is an amazing compliment to any space.

Background of Gracie 2:08

Finding Designs 6:13

Installing/Handling Gracie Paper 19:39

Where to Wallpaper 25:52

“I love wallpapers on ceilings. I think that’s really fun and a place that people don’t often think to do them.” 25:52

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As being specialists in interior design we often get questions on what happens outside the home. We have brought Jeremy Fillmore, a landscape architect, to talk through everything outside your home. He talks about what role landscaping should play in your home. How your lifestyle should determine what’s around your home. We also talk about the benefits of hiring a landscape architect and what you can expect during the process.

Picking Style for Landscape Architecture 6:53

How to Grow a Garden 14:39

Why Hire a Landscape Architect 17:34

Costs 26:54

Do’s and Don’ts of Landscaping 32:29

“Don’t be afraid of landscaping...Take chances. It’s ok to be risky… It can change.” 44:09

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In this Episode of Dear Alice, we talk about extending your design to the exterior of your house with exterior finishes. It is hard to know what details on the outside will make a difference but we have a few suggestions. We talk about painting brick, doors, and upgrading your railings and windows. Join us as we discuss how to give your home more curb appeal.

Painted Brick 1:13

Exterior Paint Shades/Windows 8:51

Front Doors 13:09

Window Sizes 22:47

Railings 27:11

“[You can’t think that] you’ve made yourself a tropical home by painting your front door teal. You gotta get the shutters on board. You gotta invite some other things to that party.” 18;05

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