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THE BEST WAYS TO UPDATE AN OLDER HOME Aug 08, 2024

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This week we are doing kind of a part 2 on Sue’s emergency remodel and we thought it would be fun to talk about some of the best ways to update an older home. We have remodeled a lot of homes for people and we feel like there is a lot of magic in the walls. It’s really fun to think of the story and the history, and to think about what to highlight and pull away from, and then see what they’re reacting to. It feels like a chemistry experiment, psychologically. When you buy a remodel, you’re buying inherited architecture, which some of it is good, but some of it is not so good, and so it’s really just trying to understand this whole process of putting your own stamp on it and what that will look like to make it feel more you.

How to get started 4:30
Paint 8:00
Lighting 13:00
Overgrout, German Schmear 18:20
Railing 22:30
Work with us 30:30

“I’m thinking of more of a mid century, 1950s, 60s, 70s home stacked rock, I don’t know if that works. If it’s a home that’s trying to feel European or something like that, then I think the overgrout works on the exterior, but if it’s mid century, it’s probably not gonna translate the same.” 12:53

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Suz's Emergency Remodel | From Start to Finish Aug 01, 2024

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Today is the day that we walk you through Suzanne Hall’s hardcore emergency remodel. She had a nice spread for us this episode of CAD drawings, sketches, before pictures, budgets, and after pictures. Sue shares from start to finish the emergency remodel and you will know what it cost her in the end, what she got for her money, and how she got there. If you’re living in a home that you’ve wanted to maybe tweak or update, and you never got around to it, look at those with brand new eyes today as if you’re walking through a brand new house that’s not yours because we are going to go back in time and do that with Sue’s house.

Intro 0:00

The background 3:30

The design 11:30

Diptic 20:00

Check out the boys bath images on our YouTube channel 25:50

Primary bath 29:45

The countertop 37:00

The cost 41:20

“When you do have a small space guys, you can do big things. You can do a big design in a small space because it’s not as many square feet that you have to pay for. I used the same marble in my primary bath as I did in the boy’s bath.” 32:35

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What We Love About French Designs | Let The Games Begin Jul 25, 2024

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We are talking about French design this week in honor of the French olympics that are starting. We feel like all eyes are on France right now and we couldn’t help but get in the spirit of things by talking about French design. When it comes to French fashion, we all wanna be effortless like the French girl, so that’s what we wanted to talk about in this episode is how to translate that into interiors. Every client wants to feel some French in their space, so we’re breaking down 5 different things you can do to bring it into your home.

Intro 0:00
If we were olympic athletes 1:30
French design 7:30
How French traditional differs from American traditional 9:20
French modern 14:45
Historic whites 23:40
French blue 27:45
Stone 29:45
Carved furniture 34:00

“There’s traditional, and then there’s modern, and then there’s a mix, which I think our favorite spaces have a mix. It’s the traditional with the modern layered on top of it and I think that’s what most people react to, is that tension.” 9:05

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Balancing Vintage and Contemporary | An Interview with Ariel Okin Jul 18, 2024

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This week we have a really fun guest on the show. She is someone that is known for mixing vintage with contemporary and her name is Ariel Okin and we talk with her about how she balances the old with the new. She is the founder of Ariel Okin Interiors, a full service design firm based in New York City. Her work has been featured in Arch Digest, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, Domino, and Vogue, and she is the Editor and Chief of Fenimore Lane, an E-commerce and editorial website. Ariel hosts an amazing podcast called Talk Shop with Ariel Okin where she talks with some of the greats in our industry about design philosophies. Her style is feminine and traditional, grounded in historical elements while carrying a freshness that’s inviting and comfortable.

Intro 0:00
Our signature moves that we look for as part of our work brand 0:45
Where she draws inspiration from 7:10
The origin of her love of vintage 10:45
Ariel’s formula 12:00
How much old is too much 13:20
Where to shop for vintage 15:00
Knowing when a room is complete 20:20
Pieces to start with 21:30
Dipping into her portfolio 24:00
The mud hall 30:50
Her podcast 33:00

“You have to shop around with vintage and antique. You have to physically go in and see it. You have to go into the shops. I think one of the most valuable pieces of advice that I’ve learned from chatting on our podcast too is you have to go out and shop in person. You have to touch the things, the fabrics, you have to sit on the sofas, feel the upholstery. Physically doing it is really important, especially and particularly with vintage.” 14:20

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Outdoor Furnishings | 5 Designer Tips Jul 11, 2024

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This week we are going to talk about the elements of a well designed patio. We wanna really help you and set the stage for what your exterior experience will look like, so that you can throw a party and it feels authentic to you. We’re gonna show you some of the base rules that we tend to, to figure out what your style is outside, rules that help you know what to do and how to buy, and then why it works and creates this backdrop. This topic came to us after we were asked live by someone “OK, on outdoor spaces, do you buy the whole set, or do you kind of do it like the interior and mix and match?” So we thought it would be great to dedicate a whole episode to this topic and help you plan out your patio.

Intro 0:00
Favorite seasons 0:30
Iron or wicker anchor pieces 11:00
Light vs dark wicker 18:30
Color of cushions 19:45
Jute rug 23:40
Pots and garden stools 26:45
The umbrella 32:00

“I feel like the longer I do design, the more I’m starting to really love the editor’s eye of restraint. Pulling back. Not being such a decorator that I’m trying to really mix and max to come up with some special formula that’s so tricky. I feel like the landscape is the hero in so many of the projects that we get to work on.” 11:54

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Small & Mighty | 5 Times to Scale-Down Jul 03, 2024

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It’s something we teach and preach. Something we’re known for, and take pride in! Scale is a signature feature of the Alice Lane look, and yet…sometimes small and mighty wins the game. Today on Dear Alice, we call out five times when a little move makes big waves. Join Jess, Suzanne and Cori as they flip through the Alice Lane portfolio to explain when & why to play it small…for a really smart, well-designed look.

Intro 0:00
A teeny, tiny something that we’re loving lately 1:45
Scale 7:30
Small art 12:45
Tiger oak 16:30
A small lamp 17:30
The plate or the platter 22:20
A surprise motif 23:50

“The thing I loved about this home is he would, in a quiet little corner in the entry, he would gold leaf a little mushroom on the wall, and you were just like ‘Oh my gosh, it’s so happy!’ and it just winks at you when you walk into the space, and these were kind of found throughout the space that were a treat for the client that just, again, that surprise and delight.” 25:30

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Align & Design | Creating a Successful Designer-Client Relationship Jun 27, 2024

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Shall we dance? The designer-client relationship is layered, long-lasting…and should be one you absolutely enjoy! On this episode of “Dear Alice,” Jess & Suzanne walk you through the nuances of hiring a designer for every different size and scale of project. From compensation to the approval process, listen along as they hit home answers to all of your common questions and curiosities. We’re here to help you get it right! So, let’s get started…

Intro 0:00
Meeting a real friend 2:00
Whole home new build 9:00
Choosing someone adaptable and that you won’t second guess 17:00
How size or scale of the project matters 18:30
Compensations 25:00
Project type number two 32:00
Does the designer run a room remodel, or is that the client’s job? 34:45
Don’t be afraid to follow up 39:50
How does a designer know what I like? 42:30
Peaks and pits that manifest in this relationship 50:45

“It’s gonna be dimensioned, it’s fitting in the floor plan because we’ve all used the same program that the architects have used, and these are technical. The tile drawings are all drawn in CAD. Every single thing is specified, we've got finish schedules, so you’re gonna wanna see examples of what that looks like and know that the work your designer is doing is something they can hand off to their subs that they can go off and use these drawings to work with.” 13:55

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Elevate Your Exterior | A Designer's How-To Jun 20, 2024

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Old house, new love! This week on “Dear Alice” we help a listener freshen up her 20-year-old home and make it feel brighter, fresher and more universally loved. From brick to stone, stucco to siding…listen along as Jess, Suzanne and Cori help you make the best exterior choices in the best way. No time stamps allowed! Learn how to lean into the original architecture and authentic era of the home, while still giving it a current look and lift. (Spoiler alert: it doesn’t have to just be black and white!)

Intro 0:00
The question 10:15
Stone 13:45
The overgrout 17:25
Trim and windows 26:00
Stucco 28:00
Siding or brick 36:00
Favorite COLORS 40:00

“So we put together a new exterior package for the whole community. Again, this is European, but I think these principles are universal, and so we’re gonna share a little bit about what we did to freshen up these 20 year old houses and make them feel brighter, fresher, and I think just more universally loved.” 11:22

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Bed Styles | Navigating Trends and Timelessness Jun 13, 2024

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Come to bed! It’s the primary piece in the primary room of the home, and it deserves your best attention. This week on Dear Alice, we take on a viewer question about how to shop for a great headboard, in the face of all the trendy options. Winged, curved, low or four-poster…Jess, Suzanne and Cori breakdown your options, and share what they consider when giving clients the bed of their (sweet) dreams!

Intro 0:00
Never would I ever 1:00
Trying to choose new king sized bed and what’s on trend 8:40
The long headboard 14:00
The 4 poster 22:00
Winged beds and curved beds 26:00

“So these are the things you want to avoid if you are buying a bed today because those were trending pretty hard at the time and you wanna look back and like something that you would have liked a decade ago, when it comes to your bed. I just feel like there’s just some universally beautiful things that you could get today, which would be at least a 60 inch high headboard, right? Not have too severe of a wing, but still a wing is pretty if you’re a traditional.” 28:08

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Design Lovers Tour | What to See, Taste, Try, and Do in Utah Jun 06, 2024

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Today’s topic comes from one of our listeners who said “I’m a huge fan, business owner, and designer in the events world. You 3 care about details with the same passion that I do. It’s so refreshing. Thank you for sharing the love and importance of design and function, especially in the home. We are planning a Summer trip to Park City and I would love your suggestions on favorite antique stores or galleries to visit while we’re in Utah. Of course we’ll be stopping in at Alice Lane while we’re there too.” in this episode we unpack this and revolve the whole podcast this week around this because it’s a great topic we think our listeners should know more about.

Intro 0:00
Our happy places 1:00
Places to go in Park City, and Utah 11:00
Find your happy place and your happy pace 15:05
Visit us in Draper 15:30
Decades Vintage Shop (clothing) 17:00
Anthony’s Antiques 19:45
Capital Antiques 22:25
Park City Mainstreet, The Meyer Gallery 26:00
Kemosabe 27:30
Cake 30:00
Five5eeds 31:20

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