This week, the ladies get a first-hand look into the captivating world of custom hand-painted wallpaper with guest Jenn Gracie: a 6th generation member of the esteemed Gracie Wallpaper family.

Our conversation revolves around the firm's newly published book 'The Art of Gracie,’ the first-ever book and inside look at the history, design process, and continuing legacy of Gracie Wallpaper. Listeners will explore the transition from antique to bespoke wallpaper designs, the rigorous training of artists, and the specialized skills required to create these intricate works. The episode also covers the challenges and joys of curating photography for historic wallpaper, preserving antique designs, and the strategic process of capturing room installations.

Watch this week's conversation as recorded on Ballard Designs YouTube.

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