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Dana Small is a South Florida based interior designer and the founder of Dana Small Designs, a full service firm specializing in residential projects of all sizes, from a single room refresh to full renovations and new builds.

Known for her thoughtful approach to space and style, Dana creates interiors that blend timeless tradition in with coastal charm. Her work feels elevated yet approachable, layered with color, texture, and personality. She often incorporates antique rattan, wicker, and bold hues to infuse warmth and character into every room.

With projects across the country and the Caribbean, Dana’s design perspective is shaped by travel, lifestyle, and a deep understanding of how people live in their homes. Her strong sense of space planning and keen eye for detail consistently result in inviting, livable interiors. Dana’s work has been featured in Coastal Living, Southern Living, Better Homes & Gardens, House Beautiful, HGTV, and more.

Learn more at https://danasmalldesigns.com/  

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For over 13 years, Hilary Ramos built a company called The Cookie Countess into one of the most trusted and beloved brands in baking and the cookie-decorating world. Yup — it’s a thing. 😉 It’s a world where creativity, community, and craftsmanship come together.

After years of designing products that inspire joyful baking, she found herself falling in love with another kind of artistry: mahjong.

And in the same way The Cookie Countess began — as a hobby (or, some might say, an obsession) — mahjong quickly became my new creative outlet. She was captivated by the history of the game, the sense of community it builds, and the way every tile set and tablescape tells a story about its owner.

She searched for a set that felt like me — one that captured where I pictured playing the game: on our boat, surrounded by the ocean waters of Rhode Island. When sheI couldn’t find exactly what I was dreaming of, she started designing my own. First in her daydreams, and then in reality.

The Newport Tile Set was where it all began. It celebrates everything she loves about summers on the East Coast — nautical stripes, lobsters, lighthouses, and hydrangeas, to name just a few icons of that world. From there while searching for the perfect mahjong bag she created Crown & Coastal, a handbag line. 

The Royal Mahjong Society and Crown & Coastal were born from that same passion for design and detail that shaped The Cookie Countess — reimagining a classic game through modern themes, thoughtful storytelling, and beautiful craftsmanship.

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Tennis is much more than a sport to this dedicated and engaged mother of four who lives in New York City. Her Friday tennis group, made up of close friends she’s known for over ten years, provided the spark and encouragement to create Up Down Sport. Week after week, they would show up with their tennis rackets in hand while juggling the day’s essentials. No one could find a bag they loved that could house their racket and all of the other things their active lives required. With an eye for design and detail, coupled with her ever-present desire to solve, Ashley set out to create something versatile— and beautiful— for her friends.  

Like all things in Ashley’s life, Up Down Sport is anchored in her strong connection to family. The name itself, as well as the designs in her collection, are all inspired by the people she loves. When driving and listening to music with her daughter, singing a line from their favorite country song, Lily instantly lit up. Most tennis matches begin with a spin of the racket, choosing up or down to decide who will serve first. Up Down—that’s it! The name had meaning and the brand was born.

Shop at https://updownsport.net/

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Cowtown Clay  helps preserve your memories by creating professional impressions of your children’s hands and feet that will last a lifetime. They know too well that children grow up way too fast, and we find ourselves wanting to bottle up every stage- from newborn to preschool and beyond. Their own littles are the inspiration behind their craft- and while they can't slow the clock, they have found this wonderful way to remember their innocence for years to come. No two impressions are the exact same- every one is as unique and special as your child (or pet!). Learn more at https://cowtownclay.com/

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Timo & Violet is devoted to creating timeless, enchanting products that honor nature, spark wonder, and are inspired by the world around us—proving that softness, beautiful prints, and sustainability can live beautifully together.

Every order plants a tree, laying down roots for tomorrow.

Learn more at https://timoandviolet.com 

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My name is Austin Gleason, but most people know me as AG (that’s a story for another time). I’m the owner and designer of Tipsy Threads, a brand born from creativity, change, and a leap of faith.

I graduated from The University of Alabama in 2020, and like many graduates at the time, my path was anything but traditional. I went from waiting tables in Tuscaloosa to selling clothing in Athens, Georgia from August 2020 to May 2022. Eventually, I moved to Fairhope, Alabama to help open that company’s fourth store—where I unexpectedly fell in love with fashion and the creative process behind it.

While I loved the industry, I reached a point where I wasn’t happy with my life or where I was headed. Everything changed after buying a hat in Turks & Caicos and realizing I could make something better—something more me. That spark turned into Tipsy Threads.

I moved back home to my parents’ second house on Lake Martin, sewing hats on the couch and selling just a few at a time. What started as a creative outlet quickly turned into a brand, and that passion project has grown into what Tipsy Threads is today.

I’m excited to keep sharing this journey and creating pieces that are fun, thoughtful, and made with intention.

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Jennifer L. Scott is the New York Times bestselling author of Lessons from Madame Chic, At Home with Madame Chic and Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic, Mademoiselle Chic, and Connoisseur Kids. She is also the creator of the YouTube channel, The Daily Connoisseur, where she explores the fine art of living. Jennifer has been featured on CNN, BBC, CBS News, and in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Epoch Times, Vanity Fair, USA Today, Newsweek, and The Daily Mail. She and her family live in Southern California and the English countryside. Her latest book, The Daily Connoisseur’s Guide to Living Well at Home is out now.

Learn more at www.jenniferlscott.com

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Blue Canary Canvas is a needlepoint product and canvas design company, focused on innovating stitchable products for needlepointers, carrying exclusive canvases, and offering unique accessories.  Home of theNDLPThat™ and theNDLPTbag™, Blue Canary offers a stitcher the ability to start a needlepoint project with a beautiful end product, and let the stitching make it one of a kind.  

What started as a brand new account on Instagram in October 2023 with zero social media presence, became in two years a headquarters for stitchable products and innovative self finishing ideas with 16,000 followers and over a million views.  A self-described impatient needlepointer, owner and designer Sheila Salvitti couldn’t understand why people were willing to wait 6, 9, even 12 months for a project to come back from a finisher, so she created her own finished products, but made them stitchable and easily accessible for stitchers of all levels.

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Created by Alexa Archibald, Charm Lane is a blog for the classic and grandmillennial style lover who loves the coastal aesthetic including charming finds for your blue and white life. Charm Lane Collection is a line in honor of Alexa's grandmother, Terry, a breast cancer survivor.

Charm Lane Collection begins with reimagining the keepsakes from Terry's jewelry box - the cameo pendants she wore every day and the golden Nantucket basket charms she treasured. 

Terry and Alexa shared a love of all things blue and white and vintage jewelry. 

Each piece is thoughtfully designed to feel like a modern-day keepsake - classic and collectible. 

In Terry's memory, a portion of every purchase benefits breast cancer research. Shop at https://charmlanecollection.com/

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Lindsay Cunningham is a wife, mom to 2 girls and Founder/Designer of LIVRO & Olivia by LIVRO as well as the Owner/Buyer of Monkee's of Mount Pleasant. When the world stopped in 2020, founder and designer, Lindsay Cunningham, went on the hunt for high-quality everyday dresses at a low price point that she could feel comfortable and confident in. When she couldn’t find it, she designed it.

LIVRO, named after Lindsay’s 2 daughters, Olivia (“Liv”) and Rosie (“Ro”), was born. LIVRO started with the Classic Shirt Dress and the Classic Kurta in hand block printed cotton. It has since grown into a lifestyle brand with custom designed prints and a variety of weighted cottons, using various methods of printing. LIVRO is manufactured at the highest quality facility in Jaipur, India.

Use code “podcast” at shoplivro.com and oliviabylivro.com  for 20% off. 

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