Hadiya Williams is a decorative artist and surface designer based in Washington, DC. She is the founder and creative director of Black Pepper Paperie Co.® a studio built out of a passion for creating and sharing with others. What started as a hobby-based clay business in 2017 has now evolved into a full-time decorative art and design studio, specializing in hand-made ceramics, surface pattern design, and wall art.
Read MoreLauren Makk, Interior Designer, DIY Expert, and HGTV Television Host
Nashville, TN based Interior Designer, DIY Expert, and Television Host, Lauren Makk has captured the hearts and attention of fans near and far with her budget friendly approach to luxury DIY and re-design.
Read MoreJoy Williams, Joyful Designs Studio
Joy Williams is the Principal Designer and Creative Talent behind Joyful Designs®️Studio, a nationally recognized full-service residential interior design firm with offices in Chicago and Augusta, GA. The firm specializes in creating cultured, curated and colorful interiors.
Read MoreDavina Ogilvie, Founder of Wovn Home
Davina Ogilvie is the founder of Wovn Home, a direct-to-consumer custom window treatments company based in New York. Wovn Home’s fabrics are made of luxurious linens sourced from premium textile mills in Belgium, while the patterns are designed exclusively for Wovn and screen printed in Los Angeles. The brand’s drapes, shades and pillows are produced in North Carolina through family owned workrooms that have generations of experience and knowledge in the industry to ensure a quality product. By partnering directly with fabric suppliers and custom workrooms, Wovn Home is able to create designer-quality, hand-crafted products in less than four weeks at an accessible price.
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Sam Moore, VP of Brand at Jenni Kayne
Sam Moore is the VP of Brand at Jenni Kayne. She has developed an immersive content experience on the brand’s website, executed experiential initiatives like a nationwide Airstream tour, a lifestyle book with Rizzoli, and series of Jenni Kayne branded homes and a corresponding wellness retreat. She has also led brand partnerships with notable companies like Parachute, Lulu & Georgia and Nordstrom.
Read MoreAngela Belt, Founder of The Moodboard Podcast (me!)
Angela Belt is the principle designer of Angela Belt Art and Style LLC, she is also an interior stylist and the host of the Moodboard Podcast. She is the interior stylist for the book, REMIX: Decorating with Culture, Objects and Soul, released by Penguin Random House in 2013. She has been featured in publications both nationally and internaltionaly including HGTV, Rachael Ray Magazine, The Washington Post and Elle South Africa. This week Angela takes questions from the audience, and share some advice on how you can do self-care, and the steps to speak truth to hate.
Anne Sage, Interior Designer & Content Creator
Anne Sage has been blogging since 2008 with her signature smart yet stylish approach to interiors, entertaining, wellness, and more. In 2010, Anne co-founded the online lifestyle Rue Magazine; and in 2016 she co-founded Light Lab, a photo and events space in Los Angeles. She is also the author of an interiors book entitled Sage Living, which was released Fall 2015 from Chronicle Books.
Nile Johnson, Interior Design Studio
Nile Johnson Interior Design is a boutique design firm that specializes in comfortable, curated, and elevated spaces. From residential to commercial, and celebrity to CEO, our approach to every project is rooted in approachable luxury, and tailored to fit our clients needs.
Read MoreDanielle Blundell, Home Director for Apartment Therapy
Danielle Blundell is a New York-based writer and editor that covers interiors, decorating, and organizing. She was the Senior Home Editor at Meredith publications, and she has written and been in a senior editorial positions for multiple publications including: This Old House, Family Circle, and Rachael Ray Magazine just to name a few. Danielle is now the Home Director for Apartment Therapy, which is a lifestyle blog and publishing company focused on home design and decor. The website was founded in 2004 and is currently led by Maxwell Ryan.
Read MoreJoy Moyler, Interior Designer to the Stars
For consecutive 2019, 2020 Elle Decor A-List, and 2019 Top 20 Hollywood Reporter Interior Designer Joy Moyler has been influenced by fashion and it has underscored the content of JMI's projects. JMI is currently at work on several incredible International projects. RAEVO, a luxury golf resort just outside Moscow, Russia with a notable course designed by the famed golfer Jack Nicklaus. Also in progress is a Parisian flat in the landmark Hotel Plaza Athenee, English Country house and Portofino, Italy seaside villa.
Read MoreJenna Talbott, Editor in Chief of New England Home Magazine
Jenna Talbott is the new Editor in Chief of New England Home. This publication is dedicated to showcasing the unique architecture, design, and building that defines the luxury home in New England. From urban lofts to mountain retreats, from oceanfront compounds to suburban estates, New England Home celebrates the very best of living in New England.
Read MoreMichiel Perry, Black Southern Belle
Mrs. Michiel Perry, 32, is a South Carolina girl who loves all things Southern and stylish. With a little inspiration, while planning her wedding in Charleston, S.C., and decorating her first home in Maryland, Mrs. Perry was inspired to develop a lifestyle brand focused on African-American women with a Southern connection called Black Southern Belle.
Read MoreRebecca Atwood, Designer & Artist
Rebecca Atwood is a designer and artist whose original collection of homegoods focuses on the artistic process. Rebecca’s collections span pillows, fabric-by-the- yard and wallpaper, are they all designed and ethically produced in small editions in the United States. Rebecca is also the author of the best-selling design book, Living with Pattern, where she demystifies how to use pattern, a design concept that often confounds and confuses, demonstrating how to seamlessly mix and layer prints throughout a house. In her highly-anticipated second book, Living With Color, Rebecca explains how to create a color palette, teaching readers to find what resonates with their personal aesthetic and bring the magic of color into their homes.
Read MoreHilton Carter, Author & Interior Stylist
Over the past six years, Hilton Carter has been filling his home with plants and teaching himself how to blur the line of indoor and outdoor. In 2017, he started creating video content on how to care for plants. Hilton shares weekly care tips as the "Plant Doctor" for Apartment Therapy. In the same year, he started traveling around the US to host plant care workshops and still do so today on Airbnb. In 2018, he wrote my first book on plant care and plant styling titled, Wild at Home and this spring he released his latest book, Wild Interiors. You can find Hilton sharing daily content on his Instagram @hiltoncarter.
Read MoreNicole Jackson-Bertrand, NJB Interiors
Nicole Jackson-Bertrand is an Interior Designer, Builder/DIYer with a passion for interiors. Wood is her go-to material for tying spaces together to create a warm and sophisticated home, while keeping it on a "thrift store" budget. Her home is her canvas, a place to create a loving and livable home for her family. Nicole was featured in Parade Magazine, Curated Quarters Magazine, The Olive Guide, mentioned in Domino, and more.
Read MoreSeana Freeman, Geeky Glamohemian
On this week’s podcast, I decided to focus on the the other side of interior design, home ownership. When you look at the facts, only 25% of African Americans are homeowners, while our White countertops are over 70%. I decided to talk to Black Tastemaker Seana Freeman about the history of barring Black people from home ownership in the US, and discuss how can we create generational wealth today? Plus, we talk about what are decorating tips and tricks for first time home buyers, and will we ever see Naomi Campbell again?
Genvevieve Gorder, Interior Designer & TV Personality
Genevieve Gorder’s soulful style and genuine enthusiasm have made her one of America’s favorite interior designers for many years. She is the founder and director of the Genevieve Gorder brand, a television host and producer, a home product designer, contributing author, and global ambassador for home and human rights.
Read MoreInterview with Andrea Pippins & Marcus J. Moore
These interviews are a part of a series called, Where Are The Tastemakers Now? A few months ago I decided to catch up with two tastemakers that live abroad, Andrea Pippins and Marcus J Moore. I wanted to find out what’s new with their businesses, and how are they managing quarantine?
Read MoreDABITO, OLD BRAND NEW
Dabito is a blogger, photographer, artist, décor guru, tastemaker, passionate vintage hunter, and lover of all things design. As the force behind the creative studio and online design resource, Old Brand New, he has not only won an impressive social media following, but has been recognized by major outlets including Nylon, who named him one of the best Instagrammers, and Better Homes and Gardens, who included him in their Best Decorating Bloggers of 2015.
Read MoreAngela Tafoya, Editorial Director Lonny magazine
Angela lives in the Bay Area covering interiors, travel, weddings, and parenting. Her writing has appeared everywhere from Refinery29 to Opening Ceremony to Conde Nast Traveler. Her vision for Lonny is to have a daily dose of interior design inspiration for readers that is accessible if you’re a renter, a first time home buyer, or you need new ideas to refresh your home.
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