Dear Alice is an Interior Design podcast brought to you by Jessica Bennett and Suzanne Hall, the spunky geniuses behind Alice Lane Interior Design. These two la...
Alice Lane's Book Club | Our Favorite Design Books
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
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Listener Questions | Space Planning, Adding Color and Where to Invest
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
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Rug Construction, Price, and Craftsmanship | An Interview with Asha Chaudhary the President and CEO of Jaipur Living
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
Dear Alice is an Interior Design podcast brought to you by Jessica Bennett and Suzanne Hall, the spunky geniuses behind Alice Lane Interior Design. These two ladies break down the highest end of the design and interior fashion world through their beautiful lifestyle approach with a heaping dose of wit and taste.
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