This week on Talk Shop, Ariel is joined by the award-winning Los Angeles designer, Peter Dunham. Known for his signature California-cool-meets-international-chic style, Peter has built a multifaceted career that spans interior design, fabrics and wallpapers, and his iconic showroom, Hollywood at Home.

Raised in France and educated in England, Peter made his way to New York before settling in Los Angeles in 1998, where he launched his design firm. Five years later, he introduced a textile and wallpaper collection that has become a beloved industry staple. In 2007, he opened Hollywood at Home, a destination for furnishings, textiles, and vintage finds that has since expanded from LA’s La Cienega Design Quarter to New York City.

Most recently, Peter published his first book, The World of Peter Dunham: Global Style from Paris to Hollywood (Vendome), a celebration of his refined yet worldly design perspective.

Tune in for a conversation about his journey, his inspirations, and what continues to drive his ever-evolving vision.

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Learn more about Peter Dunman’s Textiles: https://peterdunhamtextiles.com/

Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterdunhamdesign/

And pick up his book now: https://www.vendomepress.com/products/the-world-of-peter-dunham

This week on Talk Shop, Ariel is joined by the brilliant Rebecca Gardner, founder and creative director of Houses & Parties, a full-service events, interiors, and retail collective with homes in Savannah and New York. Named a top event designer by Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, Rebecca is known for creating unforgettable experiences and imaginative worlds, with her work featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, The Wall Street Journal, and beyond.

Through Houses & Parties, she curates what she lovingly calls “unnecessaries,” collections brimming with wit, elegance, and delightfully unexpected treasures. And now, she adds “author” to her repertoire with the release of her debut book, A Screaming Blast (Rizzoli).

Tune in for a conversation that dives into Rebecca’s unique creative vision and the irresistible joy she brings to everything she touches.

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Learn more about House and Parties: https://housesandparties.com/

Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housesandparties/

Plus pick up her book now: https://www.rizzoliusa.com/book/9780847874255/

This week on Talk Shop, we’re bringing you the second of our live-recorded panels from the Fenimore Lane Design Summit at the Mayflower Inn & Spa. In partnership with our friends at ShopMy—an invaluable tool for creators and brands alike—this conversation dives into the power of creators in the home space and how they build authentic, engaged communities.

Moderated by Grace Beuley, Home & Design Editor at LUXE Interiors + Design, the panel features an incredible lineup: 

• Tiffany Lopinsky, Co-Founder of ShopMy
• Louise Roe, Founder of Sharland England
• Eliza Harris, Chief Creative Officer of Sister Parish Design
• Erin Jennie, Founder of the Underwater Weaving Studio.

Together, they share how they bring their unique perspectives into their work, their homes, and their digital platforms—offering inspiration and insights on creativity, connection, and the evolving role of creators in design.

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Learn more about ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/home

Follow our panelists on Instagram:

Tiffany Lopinsky: https://www.instagram.com/tifflopinsky/

Louise Roe: https://www.instagram.com/louiseroe/

Eliza Harris: https://www.instagram.com/eliza.c.harris/

Erin Jennie: https://www.instagram.com/erinjennie/

Joining Ariel this week Talk Shop is Alexander Widener, a lifelong design enthusiast whose love of rummage sales and flea markets as a child in Pennsylvania grew into a career in the textile world. After stints at Matouk, Sister Parish, and Samuel & Sons, Alexander took a leap of faith earlier this year: leaving corporate America, moving to coastal Maine, and opening his own shop, Widener Collection, in a former antiques store. Since he joined us, his guest cottage is now open to visitors, and the shop, Widener Collection, is open for your visit. 

So tune in for a conversation around the thrill of collecting, art of brand-building, and what it really takes to pivot into a new chapter of life. Plus, his explosion on TikTok!

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Follow Alexander on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexander_widener/

And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexander_widener

Plus learn more about his cottage and store: https://widenercompany.com/

Finally, the Ina is Cooking for Jeffery playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6qyF59UZ2apkT0IzVuqFTn

This week, we return to the idyllic Mayflower Inn & Spa in the Connecticut countryside for a special conversation from our second annual Fenimore Lane Design Summit. Our first of two panels celebrating design, is in partnership with Farrow & Ball, all about the timeless influence of British design. 

Our host today, and dear friend, Grace Hunt, Home & Design Editor at Luxe Magazine, is joined by two iconic voices: Emma Burns, Managing Director of the legendary firm Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler, and Paddy O’Donnell, International Brand Ambassador for Farrow & Ball. Together, they dive into their love of British design, the power of color, and share personal stories and practical takeaways from their remarkable careers. It’s a lively, inspiring exchange you won’t want to miss.

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Learn more about Farrow & Ball: https://www.farrow-ball.com/

Follow Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/violetburns/

And Paddy on Instagram: 

This week on Talk Shop, Ariel sits down with due behind Nickey Kehoe, Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe, lifelong friends turned creative partners whose shared love for design has shaped one of the most celebrated names in interiors. The two first met at a New York City dinner party, sparking a decades-long collaboration that would lead to their AD100 design firm and two beloved home stores across the country.

Before launching their partnership in 2004, Todd honed his skills in retail design for fashion houses like Donna Karan and Badgley Mischka, while Amy was crafting hospitality spaces at Starwood. Together, they built a brand that blends curated vintage finds, private-label products, and globally sourced treasures—pieces designed to live far beyond a single lifetime.

Now more than 20 years later, Nickey Kehoe has expanded its Los Angeles retail footprint and grown its thriving e-commerce business, with Amy leading design and Todd steering retail. Tune in as Ariel unpacks the story behind their friendship, their creative vision, and the business of building a timeless brand.

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Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymkehoe/

And Todd: https://www.instagram.com/toddnickey/

And learn more about Nickey Kehoe: https://nickeykehoe.com/

 This week Ariel welcomes Anna Brockway, co-founder and president of Chairish, the premier online marketplace for exceptional home furnishings, art, and jewelry. Since launching Chairish in 2013—alongside her co-founders, including her husband—Anna has transformed the way designers and tastemakers source one-of-a-kind pieces for the home.

With a background in Art History from Columbia University and a successful career in fashion, culminating as VP of Worldwide Marketing at Levi Strauss & Co., Anna brings a unique creative and entrepreneurial vision to the design world. Under her leadership, Chairish has grown to offer over 1.2 million vintage, antique, and contemporary products, serving a global community of design professionals and aficionados.

Join Ariel and Anna as they dive into the story behind Chairish’s success, the evolution of online design shopping, and why this platform has been named the “#1 can’t live without decorating app” by Architectural Digest.

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Shop now at Chairish: https://www.chairish.com/

And follow Anna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annabrockway/

 This week on Talk Shop, Ariel sits down with the legendary interior designer Markham Roberts, hailed by Vogue as “a master of timeless American style.” With over twenty-five years of experience and an enviable roster of iconic clients and projects, Markham has built a career on creating interiors that are both deeply personal and effortlessly elegant.

From his early days working alongside the great Mark Hampton to founding his own firm in 1997, Markham has consistently brought a refined, layered approach to every project—favoring authenticity and client collaboration over fleeting trends. His work, featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, and Vogue, has earned him a place on the AD100 list and the prestigious 2024 Arthur Ross Award for Interior Design.

Tune in as Ariel and Markham discuss his design philosophy, career-defining moments, and what it takes to create spaces that feel as timeless as they do inviting.

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Follow Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krbnyc

And learn more about his firm: https://www.markhamroberts.com/

Welcome back to season four of Talk Shop with Ariel Okin! To kick it off, Ariel sits down with Kate Rheinstein Brodsky, the creative force behind the beloved home store KRB NYC. As the daughter of iconic designer Suzanne Rheinstein, Kate grew up immersed in interiors and honed her eye at Jeffrey Bilhuber, Ralph Lauren Home, and Elle Decor before launching her own retail destination on Manhattan’s Upper East Side in 2015.

Kate shares the story behind KRB’s 10-year journey, her approach to blending classical design traditions with a fresh, colorful perspective, and why her store has become a go-to source for timeless yet unexpected treasures. From antiques and vintage furniture to art and exclusive home accessories, Kate’s curated selections are all about finding that one piece you can’t help but fall in love with.

Tune in for a conversation filled with design inspiration, personal stories, and a celebration of a decade of KRB.

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Follow KRB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krbnyc

And check out the KRB collection: https://krbnyc.com/

This week we're wrapping up season three with an incredible guest. Elizabeth Lawrence’s design origin story is one to inspire – rising from intern to partner at one of the most prestigious interior design firms in the country. Originally hailing from Wilmington, Delaware, the classically trained interior designer attended the University of Richmond and then the New York School of Interior Design. After graduation, a coveted internship with Bunny Williams led to a job as a Junior Designer, and she rose through the ranks, from Senior Designer to becoming the firm’s first ever Partner – a major accomplishment.

Together, Elizabeth and Bunny run Williams Lawrence, the interior design firm formerly known as Bunny Williams Inc., and the firm’s product line, Bunny Williams Home. Elizabeth has been honored by the New York School of Interior Design, and her work has been widely published in media outlets including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, Veranda, Galerie, Milieu, and others, as well as being featured in Bunny’s newest interior design course on Create Academy, “How to Design Your Dream Home.”

Thank you again for joining us for this season and stay tuned for season three coming this Spring!