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  • 52. Inventions and Making Life Easier with Korri Wright

    52. Inventions and Making Life Easier with Korri Wright
    May 24 2022
    Kimberly Grigg welcomes inventor Korri Wright to the show to talk about the products she invented to make life easier. Korri explains the genesis of both Blade Butler and Unlimiscent, how she brought her ideas from conception to market, and why she’s a fan of tasks made easy.   Kimberly digs into how Korri Wright came up with the idea for the Blade Butler - a unique invention that cleans ceiling fan blades without requiring a ladder or spreading dust onto the objects below - and Unlimiscent - a universal fragrance emitter. Korri admits she was simply frustrated with cleaning the fans in her own Atlanta home and searched for a product to make the job easier. When she didn’t find one, she created her own. With Unlimiscent, she took aim at solving the issue of too many different brand fragrance emitters and not being able to remember which one was at home when buying new scent inserts.    Kimberly and Korri share how both their families - Kimberly has six kids and Korri has four - inspire and encourage their creative and professional growth. Korri says her kids have been involved with the whole process of her inventions, in one way or another, and says she hopes they are inspired to follow their own paths in turn. Korri also details how asking questions is the key component in getting a product to market, while the biggest obstacle is cost. Learn how Blade Butler and Unlimiscent came to be and how they can make your own home more beautiful with ease. About Korri Wright:   Korri Wright is a CEO, inventor and busy mom of four. She needed a better, faster way to clean her dirty ceiling fans and hated the hassle of trying to remember what brand of fragrances she could buy to match the fragrance emitters she previously purchased. Together with her business partner, Karen Spencer, Korri realized there was a substantial market for both ideas. They worked together to develop an efficient ceiling fan cleaning product that’s easy to use and eco-friendly: the Blade Butler. Then they worked together to develop the efficient, hassle-free product universal fragrance emitter: Unlimiscent. Resources discussed in this episode: Korri Wright on LinkedInBlade ButlerUnlimiscent   --    Contact Me: Email me at kimberly@kimberlygriggdesigns.com Visit my website: www.kimberlygriggdesigns.com Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest Check out my Youtube channel You can find the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify.   Transcription   Kimberly Grigg  00:00 Watching a mom work teaches values in a way that you can't just spit out at them.   Kimberly Grigg  00:07 Welcome to Decorate Like A Design Boss, a podcast for design lovers who want to create beautiful spaces in their very own homes. My name is Kimberly Grigg, and I'm a professional interior designer who teaches design lovers like yourselves how to decorate. And when I say decorate, I mean decorate like a design boss. If you're ready to create a space that your family loves, and your neighbors can't stop raving about, well, buckle up honey, because it's time to design.   Kimberly Grigg  00:41 Well, hello design lovers and design enthusiasts. I have news! I am so excited to tell you that this is Episode 52. Which means this podcast is officially one year old. Hard for me to believe. And I have you, my dear listeners, to thank. This podcast, I'm told, is performing really well. And, well, I'm sort of proud of it. This was kind of just a labor of love, and no epidural. And to be fair, podcasts are not the easiest things to do. But for some reason, I really kind of love this medium. And I'm deep down in it now. So thank you for tuning in each week and I appreciate all the great reviews. And it always makes me feel good when you share this with someone who you think will benefit. So now I ask please leave me a comment, a review, or even an email and let me know what you might like to hear about in the upcoming year. Any topic that you would like to explore about design, or design products, or even other designers you'd like to hear from? I'd love to know so I can be bringing you what you might like to hear. And now let's dive in to Episode 52. And I have something really special. Today I'm talking to Korri Wright. And, well, I'm excited to learn about this gal, and about a couple of inventions that she has created that are perfect for the home. And, well, without further ado, let's just introduce Korri right now. Welcome, Korri.   Korri Wright  02:36 Thank you. Thank you so much. And congratulations on your one year success. Very exciting.   Kimberly Grigg  02:42 Hard to believe, hard to believe. So tell me, since we're talking about years, how long have these products been on the market before we even get into the products?   Korri Wright  02:51 We actually just launched them. So we got the Blade Butler, which is the ceiling fan blade cleaner. We started preselling that in November, and we actually received product in December. And then ...
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  • 51. Bathroom Renovation

    51. Bathroom Renovation
    May 17 2022
    Kimberly Grigg talks about bathroom renovation and shares some key steps that will help you get started on your bathroom design. There are a lot of things to consider and Kimberly walks listeners through why it’s important to get an overall understanding of budget and how you want your space to feel in order to help with materials selections.   Kimberly is currently renovating her own master bathroom and she explains how she created her own dream wish list, or unicorn list, for the renos, including the right tub and damask wallpaper.. She explains why it’s important to dream big and then structure the finished unicorn list according to priority. This creates a framework for both design and budget decisions. Kimberly gives insight on what to splurge on according to what is most important to you.   Through her own renovation and years of experience renovating client bathrooms, Kimberly encourages listeners to really imagine the feel and mood of the finished space. She advises on key materials to consider, safety tips, how to bring “the pretty”, and what options can be more budget-friendly. And she answers common questions about bathroom renovations from grout, tile finish, and terminologies. This episode is the first stop for anyone considering a bathroom renovation.   Resources discussed in this episode: Damask  Glass Slipper paint color   --    Contact Me: Email me at kimberly@kimberlygriggdesigns.com Visit my website: www.kimberlygriggdesigns.com Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest Check out my Youtube channel You can find the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify.   Transcription Kimberly Grigg  00:00 Welcome to Decorate Like A Design Boss, a podcast for design lovers who want to create beautiful spaces in their very own homes. My name is Kimberly Grigg, and I'm a professional interior designer who teaches design lovers like yourselves how to decorate. And when I say decorate, I mean decorate like a design boss. If you're ready to create a space that your family loves, and your neighbors can't stop raving about, well buckle up, honey, because it's time to design.   Kimberly Grigg  00:34 Well, hello there design lovers. It is always nice to be here. And I am loving today's topic for a couple of reasons. First of all, because I am going through my own master bath renovation right now, and because I want to help you take the guesswork out of how to plan a bathroom reno without experiencing overwhelm. So needless to say, today's topic is bathroom renovations. Here we go. So I want to talk about five steps to a successful bathroom renovation. Before we dive deep, though, let me share with you just a couple of things that you might want to be aware of. First of all, did you know that I send out a newsletter each week. It is chock full of design tips and inspirations and you can access this by simply going to my website, which is KimberlyGriggDesigns.com, and sign up to join our mailing list. I promise not to overdo it or harass you, but instead to provide you with knowledge and information about my favorite subject: interior design. Also, do you know that you can enjoy a live show each and every week on Facebook and Instagram. It's called It's Time to Design and this happens every Thursday at four. And, of course, there's always the replay. We cover a lot of ground on this show and often reveal jobs that we're installing, which are called Live on Location. And, of course, you can also take a deep dive into the world of design by signing up for one of my courses. It's like a PhD in interior decorating for the design enthusiast. Alright, enough plugs. Now, let's get on with today's show.   Kimberly Grigg  02:39 This year, I've been involved with a lot of bathroom renovations. And I must say, this is going to be the topic for a whole new class. Bathroom renos can be challenging, but they also can be one of the top places that you can update and up-value and up-level your home that gets good results in resale value. Not to mention the pure enjoyment of a beautiful bath. There are things about bathroom renos that you need to know and I'm not going to be able to give you a full PhD in this short program. But I am going to share with you five things that will make a bathroom reno go a little bit smoother.   Kimberly Grigg  03:28 So, step one in the process is to first of all, assess what can stay and what needs to go. This is the deciding part of the project. And some of these decisions are going to be based on function, some aesthetics, and, of course, some will be budget oriented. I typically start with if you're dreaming, make a unicorn list - a list of all the things that you desire in this bathroom. Don't hold back, really dream. Let yourself go. Be brave. Take risk. We can always climb back down the mountain, but it's harder to climb up the mountain if you don't know what you truly desire. This is the time when you scour Pinterest, you scour magazines, you scour ...
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  • 50. Sustainability and Stone with Heather Bernstein

    50. Sustainability and Stone with Heather Bernstein
    May 10 2022
    Kimberly Grigg welcomes Heather Bernstein of HKB Interior Design out of San Francisco to the show. Kimberly and Heather discuss sustainability in design elements, shifting away from stark white in color palettes, and Heather’s love of using stone in design. Heather shares ideas for how versatile stone can be throughout the home.   Heather Bernstein grew up with design as second nature, surrounded by her designer mother’s work and influence. After graduation she taught English in Thailand for 14 months and came home to work in real estate before spending time in the corporate world. Design proved to be her calling, however, and after working with a business partner on a co-owned design firm, she branched out on her own with HKB Interior Design just over two years ago. Heather describes her aesthetic as very different from her mother’s but with the use of antiques and sustainability always at the core.   Kimberly’s use of color is well known but Heather prefers a more neutral palette and they discuss how when working with neutrals, texture becomes your color. Heather has been working away from stark white recently, embracing warmer tones, and she has a vast knowledge of and love for stone in her designs. Kimberly learns the best sealant Heather recommends for stonework to avoid patina. And Heather shares some inspired design ideas from her own new home, stone elements beyond countertops, and insight from her years of experience with thinking outside the box to create a beautiful vibe. Resources discussed in this episode: HKB Interior DesignHKB Interior Design Instagram Quartz and QuartziteCaesarstoneMORE AntiEtch   About Heather Bernstein:   Heather Bernstein, owner of HKB Interior Design, is a master interior designer with over a decade of experience in the industry. Heather’s bubbly yet professional personality leaves its mark on every home she touches with her personalized, warm approach to interiors. Heather’s love for beautiful spaces originated from her time spent absorbing her mother’s skill in interior design and running her independent firm. After graduating college, Heather moved to Thailand to teach English which expanded her senses and empathy for other cultures that commonly shows in her designs. Soon after, Heather accepted a corporate position for a Fortune 500 leading specialty retailer of high-quality products. This experience not only enhances her passion for design but can also be attributed to her well-rounded creativity and organizational skills that now come as second nature. When Heather isn’t working with clients, you will find her chasing around her two boys and golden retriever. Heather continues to embrace travel as a necessary pleasure, is constantly seeking out the best sushi on the market, and is frequently socializing in her community, enjoying laughs over a good glass of wine. --    Contact Me: Email me at kimberly@kimberlygriggdesigns.com Visit my website: www.kimberlygriggdesigns.com Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest Check out my Youtube channel You can find the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify.   Transcription Heather Bernstein  00:00 Yeah, and you just said, the, I think, the biggest thing - you said, clients get afraid. So this, I think, is the biggest thing you can do in design. If you really want to elevate your space, be afraid, have a touch of fear that it's too bold or too much. And go for it.   Kimberly Grigg  00:23 Welcome to Decorate Like A Design Boss, a podcast for design lovers who want to create beautiful spaces in their very own homes. My name is Kimberly Grigg. And I'm a professional interior designer who teaches design lovers like yourselves how to decorate. And when I say decorate, I mean decorate like a design boss. If you're ready to create a space that your family loves, and your neighbors can't stop raving about, well, buckle up honey, because it's time to design. So hello there design lovers and enthusiasts, thank you as always for being here. And I'm so excited to be bringing you this episode. In fact, I've been talking to my guest ahead of time, and I just learned something that I didn't know about marble. And I'm going to be sharing that with you, as is Heather, and I can't wait. So today's guest is Heather Bernstein of HKB Designs. They're out of San Francisco. And we're going to talk a lot about sustainable design, interior design, and specifically about how to incorporate natural stone into your home and designs and, more importantly, how to take care of it. So welcome Heather Bernstein, glad to have you here.   Heather Bernstein  01:48 Thank you. I'm glad to be here.   Kimberly Grigg  01:50 Thank you. So I know you've been home battling COVID. Sorry to hear that. And I hope it wasn't horrible. But we forgive you in advance if your throat gets scratchy or whatever. Because, like, that is no joke. I haven't had COVID yet, but seems like everyone I know has, including my children and all...
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  • 49. Grand Millenial Style

    49. Grand Millenial Style
    May 3 2022
    Kimberly Grigg introduces listeners to the grand millennial style in this episode. What is it? Is it right for you? She explains why the style is both trendy and much more than just a trend. Grand millennial style is popular with many age groups and Kimberly gives insight on how to work it into your own home.    Grand millennial style is a more eclectic and maximalist style that works beautifully for anyone who wants to be able to mix and match a myriad of pieces. It works very well with collections, collectors, or anyone who has inherited pieces they don’t want to let go of. Kimberly details exactly how to use inherited pieces with modern flourishes so the overall style is both unique and updated.   Kimberly has three key guidelines for exactly how to work grand millennial style into your own decor. She also discusses details like large scale prints, chinoiserie, matching wallpaper and draperies, wall and trim paint, and so much more. If you are looking to incorporate grand millennial style in your home - whether you have some collected pieces you want to add, you crave color and layers of texture, or you want to know how to frame artwork to suit the style - this episode is for you. Kimberly will guide you away from all white and into grand, gilt, on trend expression.    Resources discussed in this episode: Episode 48 - Lost Orchid Episode 45 - Storytelling with Lauren (LouLou Interiors) Episode 43 - A Pop of Color with Edith Anne DuncanBilly BaldwinSister Parish Albert HadleyGraciede Gournay   --    Contact Me: Email me at kimberly@kimberlygriggdesigns.com Visit my website: www.kimberlygriggdesigns.com Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest Check out my Youtube channel You can find the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify.   Transcription Kimberly Grigg  00:00 Welcome to Decorate Like A Design Boss, a podcast for design lovers who want to create beautiful spaces in their very own homes. My name is Kimberly Grigg, and I'm a professional interior designer who teaches design lovers like yourselves how to decorate. And when I say decorate, I mean decorate like a design boss. If you're ready to create a space that your family loves, and your neighbors can't stop raving about, well buckle up, honey, because it's time to design.   Kimberly Grigg  00:34 Well hello there, design lovers and friends, and welcome to another episode of Decorate Like A Design Boss. And today, we're discussing the grand millennial style. What is it? And is it right for you. So, as you all know, on this show we talk a lot about style, your unique style, and fully developing whatever style suits your own personal design DNA. Now, design DNA is a huge topic with me and if you haven't heard about it, well, this is the foundation of good design. Design DNA, let me kind of explain it. It's not your style. But it's your very own fingerprint of the way you like to live, how you like to live that creates an inner peace. And, yes, these things might sound woo but it's very important. It's how I've created successful rooms that look like the people who live in them. My goal is not to create a room that looks like I just left. Instead, my goal is to create rooms that resonate: resonate with the people who are living there, resonate with the people who are embodying the space, and resonate in a way that makes them feel like the room is all about them. It's completely unique to you. It's just like your DNA, your real DNA is completely unique to you. And it is based on an entire set of design decisions that make up the complexity of how you might live best. For example, do you prefer curves or straight lines? Do you like color on your walls, color elsewhere, no color? Do you live better with patterns or solids or combination? And on and on this exploration goes. If you're interested in learning more about your design DNA, and I encourage you to do this, you can access this information in episodes one, two, and three of this very podcast. So let's move on. We all realize that we do need a design style. But let's talk about and explore, is this style, the grand millennial style, for you? What is it? Maybe it is right for you? Maybe not. So let's talk about it.   Kimberly Grigg  03:23 So what is it? Well, some would say it's a trend. And you know how I feel about trends. I'm not necessarily a believer in following a trend for the sake of it being a trend. But I am a big believer in problem-solving in the design space. And sometimes some of our problems are that we've inherited a lot of pieces of furniture, we've inherited a lot of things and items that are special to us in some way. And I also rarely run across someone who's going to just give everything away or get rid of everything that they themselves purchased over the years. So it becomes very important to be able to mix and match a myriad of pieces. And I find that the grand millennial style actually allows us to do so. So this trend/style began as a style that...
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  • 48. Lost Orchid

    48. Lost Orchid
    Apr 26 2022
    Kimberly Grigg welcomes Andrea Cummins-Disbro of Lost Orchid Interiors to the podcast to talk about her love of color, repurposed furniture, and how she keeps her maximalist style from looking cluttered. Andrea shares the inspirational story behind Lost Orchid Interiors and gives a glimpse into how her passion for design leads her.    Kimberly found Andrea on Instagram by way of a photo of a brightly colored striped consigned couch that featured in Andrea’s posts. Andrea uses the couch to highlight Lost Orchid Interiors’ brand: vibrant, whimsy, irreverent colors, sustainable design approaches, and good quality bones. Andrea, like Kimberly, is a fan of both color and maximalist style, and explains that the key to maximalism is layering, pushing textures and patterns, and being a bit eclectic. There is a skill to keeping maximalism from becoming cluttered, and part of it is personal by way of curating pieces that you love into the look.   Andrea shares the story of how Lost Orchid came to fruition after years of her working in corporate America and how the name came from a childhood dream. She details how she fuses her own aesthetic and signature of repurposed and vintage pieces into designing a space that clients will love. Kimberly and Andrea discuss how to get started on finding your own style, how to start getting comfortable with seeking consignment pieces, and agree that design and beautiful living are all about joy.   About Andrea Cummins-Disbro:   Andrea Cummins-Disbro, founder of Lost Orchid Interiors, started her business in 2020 after leaving behind a 20 year career in corporate America. Andrea is a fan of the layered maximalist design style and vibrant colors. She has a passion for antiques and uses repurposed and antique furniture in all her designs. She named Lost Orchid after a childhood dream of owning a restaurant by the same name which proves that you should never let go of your dreams. Resources discussed in this episode: Lost Orchid InteriorsCarleton Varney Chinoiserie   --    Contact Me: Email me at kimberly@kimberlygriggdesigns.com Visit my website: www.kimberlygriggdesigns.com Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest Check out my Youtube channel You can find the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify.   Transcription Andrea Cummins-Disbro  00:00 I will definitely kind of look at a space and then pull everything out and then kind of redesign it again. Because over time you do sit something here, you collect it, it can start looking cluttered. And then the story that you're trying to tell or the interesting pieces that you're trying to kind of profile, they are hidden. So that's my approach.   Kimberly Grigg  00:21 Welcome to Decorate Like A Design Boss, a podcast for design lovers who want to create beautiful spaces in their very own homes. My name is Kimberly Grigg, and I'm a professional interior designer who teaches design lovers like yourselves how to decorate. And when I say decorate, I mean decorate like a design boss. If you're ready to create a space that your family loves, and your neighbors can't stop raving about, well buckle up, honey, because it's time to design. Well, hello there, Andrea, and welcome to the podcast! We're so happy to have you.   Andrea Cummins-Disbro  01:02 Thank you for having me. I'm happy to be here today.   Kimberly Grigg  01:04 Wonderful. So I want to set this up a little bit. Because one day I was scrolling on Instagram and - as I often do too often. And I came across this amazing striped sofa that I think has become somewhat famous, and it was on your feed. And I didn't reach out, I liked it. And then the next time I saw it, I'm like, I gotta know about this whole thing here. So tell me about that sofa. It's kind of like I'm having a love affair with it.   Andrea Cummins-Disbro  01:40 Sure. So actually, the sofa, like most of my design, is something that I have sourced or found at local consignment stores or antique stores. So that sofa has a very interesting story, as most of my pieces do: it, aside from being really cool and amazing with the stripes, etc, I was the fourth owner. So the consignment store that had it, I saw it and I immediately loved it, I reached out to them, they said it was sold. And I think for the fourth owner, people had purchased it ,brought it home and it was too bright and vibrant for them. And so I like to say I'm lucky number four. And it also kind of underpins a little bit of what I kind of encourage my followers to do, which is persistence, right? If there's something you see, make people aware that you're interested in it, and then be persistent about it. So I am the happy recipient of this amazing piece, it is a covered piece. So underneath is an antique kind of furniture piece. And that is a covered fabric. But again, what's so cool about it, is it's an antique piece, it's sustainable approach, and the bones are good. And when you put amazing fabric on those old pieces, they ...
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  • 47. Create a Guest Space that Leaves your Guests feeling Pampered and Loved

    47. Create a Guest Space that Leaves your Guests feeling Pampered and Loved
    Apr 19 2022
    Kimberly Grigg breaks down how to create the perfect guest room for your visitors in this episode. She details every way in which your guest space should be tailored to meet your guest’s needs, take their comfort into consideration, and make them feel pampered and cared for.    Kimberly starts by stating that your guest bedroom should not be full of your own stored items or leftover old furniture that didn’t fit anywhere else. She urges listeners to treat guest rooms with the care they give to a master bedroom. Consider your guest’s comfort and find ways to make the space a warm and inviting retreat. Stay in it yourself to assess how well it works.   Kimberly explains how to start with a quality mattress and moves on to the differences in sheet weaves and fabrics. She details how to layer bed linens for maximum luxury and comfort, how to achieve a pleasing aesthetic without burdening your guests with unnecessary throw cushions, and why different pillow options matter. She lays out all the details - from a comfortable chair to a nightstand for bottles of water and a handwritten note - that will truly turn your guest room into a luxury experience guests will rave about. Resources discussed in this episode: Sleep Number mattresses Fandeliers Pottery Barn towels   --    Contact Me: Email me at kimberly@kimberlygriggdesigns.com Visit my website: www.kimberlygriggdesigns.com Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest Check out my Youtube channel You can find the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify.   Transcription Kimberly Grigg  00:00 Hello there interior design lovers and enthusiasts. Today we're talking about guest bedrooms. It's really starting to get warm here in sunny Myrtle Beach and the guests are starting to arrive. It has me thinking, or rethinking, my own guest accommodations. And it has me thinking about all of the guest rooms and suites that I've created over the years. I have a lot of tips and ideas that I'm going to share with you on how to create a space that makes your guest feel pampered and loved. I know for sure that this is a very important space in your home, but one that is often overlooked. When is the last time that you've thought - and I mean really thought - about your guest room? Does it feel warm and inviting? Or is it full of all the leftover pieces that didn't make the cut in other spaces of your home? Is it a catch all? Do you put all of your leftover clothing items or seasonal items in the closet in the guest suite? Often I see a futon or other college dorm type things in a room, which is supposed to be the guest room, with no consideration of how your guest might actually feel. And after today's episode, I hope that you will consider sprucing up your guest space and make it a relaxing, beautiful retreat. And if you already have a great guest room, well listen in anyway, because I'm going to share some very thoughtful ideas of how you can go the extra mile and toss in a little luxury that will create a five star experience.   Kimberly Grigg  01:52 Welcome to Decorate Like A Design Boss, a podcast for design lovers who want to create beautiful spaces in their very own homes. My name is Kimberly Grigg, and I'm a professional interior designer who teaches design lovers like yourselves how to decorate, and when I say decorate I mean decorate like a design boss. If you're ready to create a space that your family loves, and your neighbors can't stop raving about, well buckle up honey, because it's time to design.   Kimberly Grigg  02:26 Okay, let's get started, and first things first. To create a good guest room, you must practice the golden rule. It's important for you to put yourself into your guest's place and start thinking about how you would like to be treated if you were a guest. In fact, I encourage you to spend the night in your guest room and see how it really feels. First and foremost, you'll want a good quality mattress. Mattresses are very individual, but a poor quality mattress will leave your guest grumpy and tired. You can talk to your mattress supplier about the variety that's available and there are many options online. When I create a space for a guest, I often like to use a Sleep Number pillow top mattress. This option grants guests the ability to choose firmer or softer, depending on their individual preferences. Now, you will need a sturdy and beautiful bed. Make sure that the bed is properly installed. Do not use something leftover just because you have it. Now don't get me wrong, I'm all for repurposing furniture that you already own, but it must have potential and fit in with the rest of your home and style. It also needs to be beautiful, and have a sense of style. Don't settle for less in this space. If anything, I want you to think about your guest bedroom as being one of the most important rooms in your home. It should be beautiful and it should also function well.   Kimberly Grigg  04:15 Now it's time to talk about ...
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  • 46. Design Lines

    46. Design Lines
    Apr 12 2022
    Kimberly Grigg welcomes Judy Pickett and Hilaire Pickett Martin, the mother-daughter duo behind Design Lines, to the show. Judy and Hilaire share how they came to work together and the very individual approach they take with clients: listening and trying to interpret exactly who the client is through design.   Judy Pickett founded Design Lines in 1979 and while she says she likes to have a historic nod in her work, she stresses that her design aesthetic is primarily informed by who the client is and the lifestyle they prefer to live. Hilaire, who joined Design Lines in 2008, describes their process as being ‘lifestyle advocates’ and wants functionality to play as large a role as beauty in their designs. They both share how COVID has impacted their business and influenced their design work through sourcing challenges, both for better and worse.   Kimberly explores color with Judy and Hilaire, breaking down how they bring color into projects, and they each detail not only things they look for in a good design, but how to accessorize, the versatility of good paint, and what inspires their own personal homes. There is much to learn about communication, style, and business from this mother-daughter team, who celebrate how important a beautiful life is with Kimberly.   About Judy Pickett and Hilaire Pickett Martin:   Judy Pickett started her career right after graduating from Florida State University almost 47 years ago. After getting her feet wet for 6 years learning from other professionals, she started Design Lines in 1979, knowing that interior design was her life-long passion. Her involvement with ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) began on the local level in 1989 and culminated in positions on the national level on the Education and Training Advisory Council, Knowledge Resource Council, and a trustee on the ASID National Board. Her latest involvement is Chair of the ASID Foundation. Judy’s commitment to the profession took her to several positions in CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) from University site visitor to a member on the CIDA accreditation commission. One of the achievements she is most proud of is her induction into the ASID College of Fellows in 2005. Election to the ASID College of Fellows, the Society's highest honor, is bestowed on less than 1% of the ASID Membership. Judy pulls a lot of inspiration from nature and loves to share her knowledge with future generations.   Hilaire Pickett Martin is a graduate of Elon University. Since joining her mother at Design Lines in 2008, she has handled Design Lines’ communications and applies her enthusiasm and passion to promoting the firm. In 2013 Hilaire stepped into additionally overseeing all the accounting and day-to-day operations of Design Lines. Described as hard-working and very organized, Hilaire enjoys the team atmosphere at Design Lines, the pulling together everyone does to make a project a success. She is proud to work alongside and learn from her mother.   Resources discussed in this episode: Design Lines websiteDesign Lines Signature on InstagramDesign Lines Signature on FacebookNCIDQ  Benjamin Moore ‘Vanilla Milkshake’ paint Sherwin-Williams ‘Drift of Mist’ paintClare: online paint store   --    Contact Me: Email me at kimberly@kimberlygriggdesigns.com Visit my website: www.kimberlygriggdesigns.com Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest Check out my Youtube channel You can find the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify.   Transcription Hilaire Pickett Martin  00:00 Since COVID, there's a big emphasis on the home, making it more personal, because we've had this time to really sit in our homes. I mean, and also the functionality. And so I think there's a bigger importance that maybe we didn't place on that before COVID.   Kimberly Grigg  00:17 Welcome to Decorate Like A Design Boss, a podcast for design lovers who want to create beautiful spaces in their very own homes. My name is Kimberly Grigg, and I'm a professional interior designer who teaches design lovers like yourselves how to decorate, and when I say decorate, I mean decorate like a design boss. If you're ready to create a space that your family loves, and your neighbors can't stop raving about, well buckle up honey, because it's time to design. Hello, my design lovers and design enthusiasts, and I have a treat for you today. I am talking with Judy Pickett and Hilaire Pickett Martin who are a mother daughter duo. And they have a business in Raleigh, North Carolina called Design Lines. And I met them, I don't really know and probably, Judy, we shouldn't reveal how many years ago it was. But I met them at a conference. And if I'm not mistaken, Hilaire, I think you had just graduated from college?   Hilaire Pickett Martin  01:26 Yes. So that would probably be 08.   Kimberly Grigg  01:29 It's been a while. You know, because we're in North Carolina, South Carolina, I've kept up with you for years through ...
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  • 45. Storytelling with Lauren

    45. Storytelling with Lauren
    Apr 5 2022
    Lauren Riddei of LouLou Interiors joins Kimberly Grigg on the podcast to talk about the art of storytelling through design, her love of treasure hunting for vintage and secondhand finds, and Thrill of the Hunt, her collaboration with Susan Seagroves for Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore in Myrtle Beach, California. Kimberly dives into Lauren’s background and how she came into design in 2017, after a job loss, when planning her wedding ignited her love of the design process. Lauren leaned into her creative thought and love of people and founded LouLou Interiors - named for her childhood nickname - and describes her aesthetic as “modern, yet soulful - and collected”. She uses bold colored furniture in balance with calmer backgrounds, finding harmony in loud unique pieces and quieter paint tones. Lauren has a love of bringing old pieces into new life, finding vintage or secondhand furniture with good bones that can translate into a modern space.   Thrill of the Hunt, Lauren Riddei’s monthly digest for Habitat for Humanity in Myrtle Beach with friend Susan Seagrove, dovetails with her newest endeavor, Shop LouLou Interiors, as both explore the vintage, antique, and unique pieces she finds. She and Kimberly discuss the ethos of living beautifully, what a Unicorn List is and how to use it when consignment shopping, and how a consultation with a professional designer can propel your own decor forward. About Lauren Riddei: Born and raised on the Virginia coast, calling Myrtle Beach home in 2013 was easy. Lauren later founded LouLou Interiors - specializing in the architectural selections process that comes with custom new builds and historic renovations. Intuitively, Lauren was attracted to the world of design because of the restorative and positive impact it had on her. She discovered when her personal space was meaningfully crafted with form, beauty, and function, she felt an inner joy. After this realization, she knew others needed the therapeutic and inspiring art form of interior design. When Lauren isn’t creating, she’s likely pulling friends and strangers together, perusing for antiques, surfing or boating with her husband somewhere off the Atlantic. Resources discussed in this episode: LouLou InteriorsLauren Riddei on InstagramLouLou Interiors on InstagramShop LouLou Interiors Thrill of the Hunt (on Habitat for Humanity) Sasee.com article on Lauren Riddei and Susan Seagroves’ Thrill of the Hunt   --    Contact Me: Email me at kimberly@kimberlygriggdesigns.com Visit my website: www.kimberlygriggdesigns.com Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest Check out my Youtube channel You can find the show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify. --   Transcription   Lauren Riddei  00:00 No, let me see your warehouse. Let me see your storage unit because you will be surprised what we pull out and use because it has a story. Because it has meaning.   Kimberly Grigg  00:10 Welcome to Decorate Like A Design Boss, a podcast for design lovers who want to create beautiful spaces in their very own homes. My name is Kimberly Grigg, and I'm a professional interior designer who teaches design lovers, like yourselves, how to decorate. And when I say decorate, I mean decorate like a design boss. If you're ready to create a space that your family loves, and your neighbors can't stop raving about, Well, buckle up, honey, because it's time to design.   Kimberly Grigg  00:44 So welcome to Decorate Like A Design Boss Lauren of LouLou Interiors, and I know you have a last name but I'm scared to say it because I'm afraid I'm gonna pronounce it incorrectly. So share with me how you say your last name. And I think there's a cute story that goes with it.   Lauren Riddei  01:03 So it's pronounced Riddei.   Kimberly Grigg  01:06 Riddei: that sounds so French.   Lauren Riddei  01:09 It's Italian, actually.   Kimberly Grigg  01:09 Oh is it?   Lauren Riddei  01:10 My husband's family is Italian.   Kimberly Grigg  01:14 I'm coming to your house for dinner.   Lauren Riddei  01:16 You know, I don't eat much Italian.   Kimberly Grigg  01:17 Really? Oh, gosh, I would love to eat more but I don't think my hips would like that too much.   Lauren Riddei  01:24 So the story is actually when I married Ryan in 2017, he's a local, he's from Myrtle Beach, he's from the area, and it was pronounced "riddee" when I met him. And I just was like, you know what I get a lot of pushback when I tried to say it. And I come to find out that Ryan's great uncle moved from Italy to California to become a country singer. And thought he would sell more albums if he changed his Italian last name to sound a little bit more country. So he changed it from Riddei to Riddee.   Kimberly Grigg  01:58 Oh, wow.   Lauren Riddei  01:59 So when I married Ryan, I said I think we got to go back.   Kimberly Grigg  02:02 Yes, we're not country singers. Wow. So that... she is a true designer.  She designed her own last name.   02...
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