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Talking Florals with Expert Allison Badley Feb 10, 2022

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Today we talk to Allison Baddeley, the founder of La Fete Florals, an all Inclusive event production and floral design company, creating artistically designed and flawlessly executed local Utah and destination weddings and events since 2012. Greens in florals are no longer really in style, but we are now in a trend where anything goes and people have become more individualistic in what they want, so you won’t see a lot of the same style choices when going from one event to another. A lot of flowers that are used right now are from Japan, as the US doesn’t grow much during the Winter season, but Allison says you can get some of the most beautiful flower options during February-March and she says even some flowers are as big as your face.
How Alison got into florals 2:41
Hanging flowers from the ceiling 8:35
Greenery is not in style for florals 9:57
What else is in style right now? 12:17
Ikebana 16:43
How soon should you start thinking about flowers for an event? 21:17
Making florals last longer 26:39
Foraging and snipping 30:30
What to plant to create a bouquet 35:53
“That style of not having any greens and any filler in your flowers is a huge trend right now. Some of you might think, ‘OK, well that’s just a bunch of roses.’ No. I still want to create texture and depth, and places for that little butterfly to fly through your centerpiece, and I want to create something that’s interesting for your eye. So I think doing that, making these all flower, or all non green centerpieces has been really fun. It’s almost like painting a painting.” 10:46
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Hardware | Worth the Splurge Feb 03, 2022

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We’ve had a lot of questions lately about hardware. Kitchen hardware, bath hardware, all the different types of hardwares and we felt like we should get an expert in here to sort of break down what makes amazing hardware, so we’ve called on our best buddy, Kirk, who is the provo showroom manager for Mountainland Design, which is a place that sells appliances, hardware, and everything for bath and kitchen. They have locations in Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, and they are the place to buy everything. The supply chain as of late has slowed renovations and construction down a bit, so Kirk tells us about how long it’s taking right now to receive certain items or colors (16 weeks for certain cabinet colors).
How far out is hardware? 1:36
Hierarchy of knobs 3:54
The rule of 7 9:58
Light switch hardware 12:20
Mixing metals in a chic way 14:51
Is brass lasting, or a trend? 18:46
Mixing styles 20:42
The most timeless color of hardware 23:44
Weight, finish, or shape? 26:07
Where to splurge 28:45
Most interesting pieces Kirk’s ever used 33:02
“A living finish is gonna be your bronze, and they’ll go through a patina process to get the different colors. You’ll have your base metals in all these lines, but then you’ll have the patinas, which make them darker, like Rocky Mountain’s brushes and things, but when you’re talking living finish, you’re signing up for something that’s gonna get more beautiful with age. As you touch it, fill it, use it, it’s going to patina and change, and that’s the beauty of it.” 11:46
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Nurseries | Creating a Room for Baby Jan 27, 2022

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We’ve had a lot of listeners write in and they have a lot of questions about creating the ideal nursery. The nursery space is such a precious area and we’ve done a lot of them, so we’re excited to share what we know with you. We recommend white draperies if you’re planning on having more kids, as choosing a specific color, like pink for example, can give it more of a girl’s room feel. Having a diffuser for the nursery and having a night lamp can give the nursery a nice atmosphere to make that experience of getting up in the night to tend to your baby a bit more bearable. Try putting a sheep skin at the foot of the crib so you have something nice for your bare feet to stand on.
How to design a nursery that looks designed, but has a child/baby element 2:08
Draperies and how to decide what to spend/save on 4:27
Creating a nursery in a small space, but still loving it 9:46
Make a nursery feel special for working mom and stay-at-home mom 13:31
Nursery must-haves - “Seating for mom, obviously, a little lamp. So lighting, something kind of small with a 3 way switch so you can do the dimmest one” “Have things on dimmers, it’ll be easier in the middle of the night for sure… just have a great chandelier too, like a great light is really great for the kid, again, now and when it’ll get older, by putting a special light up top.” 18:22
Books for baby 19:04
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Let’s Talk Color! | How to Use It and the Psychology of It Jan 20, 2022

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Today we wanted to talk about color and the psychology behind it, because there’s a lot more that goes into color than most people might think. People’s tastes in color can vary widely from one another and people can have different reactions to colors such as yellow where it might make them more energized and therefore you wouldn’t want to paint a room where people sleep in that color, as opposed to a pale pink color that might calm someone down. If you were to put complementary colors together, they would look like a sports jersey for example because they often combine opposite colors. Some people may see color better or worse than others, and that can be why color preferences vary so much between different people, like a husband and wife for example.
Referencing and using the color wheel in design 2:30
The psychology of color 5:41
Picking color last 10:35
Complementary colors versus analogous colors 13:03
Men and women often perceive color differently 19:13
Color combinations that are moody and great for walls 23:48
Adding color to a neutral room and what goes well with plants 26:23
“Complementary, I think we’re all familiar with that on the color wheel, it’s the ones that are exact opposites of each other. So red is complementary to green, blue is complementary to orange, and purple is complementary to yellow. Oftentimes we don’t apply that in a very primary situation, but as you go to those gradients, more secondary, if you want to feel real contrast from a space to another space, or in a material in that space that you’re painting green.” 13:20
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Bedding 101: How to Personalize Your Sleep | Maximizing Your Comfort Level Jan 13, 2022

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We’re talking with Ashley Willis who is the brand manager at Malouf, a bedding company that we’ve been selling at Alice Lane Home for the last 5-7 years. We talk about thread count in sheets and the factors that go into having a high quality bed sheet, such as the high quality materials used like tensile, which helps regulate your body temperature as you sleep. Understanding your sleep preferences is necessary in experiencing the best sleep you can because not everyone has the same taste in bed sheets. Linen is durable, lasts a long time, and their linen is something that gets softer over time, the more it gets washed and is a favorite of many. They have various different types of pillows and Ashley talks about the various kinds and why they’re nice and how you can use each unique one for your comfort.
How Malouf got started and what’s special about what they do 1:38
Thread count 5:48
Are there sheets for equalizing between two different body temperatures? 8:15
Getting that magazine look for your bedding 10:37
Must haves for your bedding 13:02
Different types of fills 15:24
Linen bedding or just sheeting? 16:25
Pillows, dos and don’ts 17:52
What people don’t think about 22:36
Top selling sheet, fills, and pillow 24:48
“I think that sheets definitely serve utilitarian purpose in the sense that it’s the fabric that’s directly against your skin when you’re going to bed, but it also has a look to it, and so if you’re trying to bring in a very specific look to your bedroom, whether you want something that’s maybe warmer colors or cooler colors, also understanding what that looks like and how that plays in to the rest of your color palette for your space I think is really important as well.” 13:50
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Creating A Playful Children’s Space | Keeping Things Fun and Organized Jan 06, 2022

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Today we’re going to focus on play spaces and how to organize playrooms, and make those fun spaces, but we suggest you go back and listen to the “Designing the Perfect Kids Room” podcast from our show to get a nice warm up in organizing and trying to develop your kids’ space. We give some tips and ideas for organizing and making the best of your space when bedrooms are small and what you can do, such as cubbies or using a basement for toys and items that don’t need to be in the bedroom. You can help motivate your kids to clean up by explaining why it’s important to put the things in their places, or by telling them they can only have a certain amount of toys and to pick their favorites, and then give the remaining ones to kids who don’t have them.
Setting up a good floor plan to keep things clean and organized 2:16
Maximizing the space with small bedrooms 9:00
Suggestions on how to motivate your kids to keep things organized 14:33
What every kid should have in their room 17:37
Playrooms: how to make the space look nice and still function as a playroom 20:48
A good place to set up a craft table and keep it tidy 22:31
What is a fun kids room we’ve made? 25:19
“Even that first kid’s podcast, we talk about how kids have way better ideas than we do. Yes they sometimes need to be reigned in a little bit, but you get to choose. It’s kind of like with Halloween costumes. I love that Nolan picks out his Halloween costume because I get to remember what he was into at that moment and looking back at those pictures is so sweet, and it’s kind of the same thing with their rooms.” 18:43
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Best of 2021 Guests | Snippets from Our Top Guest Podcast Episodes of 2021 Dec 30, 2021

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Following our previous episode, we’re sharing our favorite moments from guest episodes that have been released this year for you to enjoy again. Don’t forget to follow us on social media so you don’t miss out on anything coming this next year. Happy New Year!
Fresh taste making with Courtney Grow 0:22
Working with the right architect - Colton Broadbent 3:04
An interview with Rachel Parcell 10:11
Destination of Scent with Rami Mekdachi 14:47
Power of Organization - Salt by Sabrina 23:23
Entertaining with Rebecca Gardner 28:38
Thomas Pheasant 36:32
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Best of the Best | Snippets from Our Top Podcast Episodes of 2021 Dec 23, 2021

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As we come to the close of this year, we wanted to share some of the pieces from our top podcast episodes of 2021. We want to thank our listeners for such a great year we’ve had and can’t wait to share with you everything coming in 2022. Happy Holidays!
Designing the Primary Bath 0:22
Rules We Break 4:31
Molding & Millwork 8:12
Common Design Mistakes to Avoid Part 1 10:48
Common Design Mistakes to Avoid Part 2 15:17
Design World 20:03
Design on a Budget 26:13
5 Ways to Add Charm to a New Build 29:37
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Answering Listener Questions | Top 15 Inquiries Dec 16, 2021

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Today we’ve got a fun one. We’ve had so many questions from our listeners and decided to put 15 of them into one episode. Sue and Jess haven’t had a chance to look at the questions yet, so Cori will be reading them, and then Jess and Sue will give their answers. Swivel reclining chairs have typically been less pleasing to the eye, but recently better styles have been coming out and moving furniture is one of the more sought after items these days and our teams here at Alice lane can help you find something great for the men in your life. A great way to add family photos to your design is create a space where you can display your favorite moments you’ve captured and display them in a reverent way.
Where do you shop for dresses? 1:40
Best options for a men’s recliner 7:42
Do you need dark curtains with dark paint? 10:22
Favorite materials for covered porches 12:24
How to bring color in a neutral furnished room? 13:47
Go-to framing for art 16:09
Best tips for a gallery wall in a hallway or bedroom 19:59
How we add family photos into our design 23:29
Should we prioritize replacing old decor or buying pieces we don’t currently own 25:30
How long should a console table be that sits behind your sofa? 29:30
How to address lighting in a room without an outlet 32:07
What to do about a tiny gap between countertop and a window 33:54
Where we go for inspiration 34:58
How we decorate the office at work 39:30
“Not using a paper mat is always ideal. If you have to use a cardboard paper mat, that’s great, just do a really thick one with a beveled edge. That’s gonna look awesome, and then some people are like, allergic to gold and they only like silver, or they want to do black frames. Whatever your metal is, or your neutral, just lean into it and find the one that looks the most expensive.” 16:44
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Living with Your Layout | What to Do When You Can’t Expand Dec 09, 2021

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We’ve had a lot of questions lately about people with floor plans that are hard for them to know what to do when trying to pull their house together in a beautiful, cohesive way. With a split level open area, you can give both areas their own interpretations to give them separate personalities instead of giving the two similar designs. We give our thoughts one what to do if you have a room with two focal points, such as a TV on one side and a fireplace on the other. In this situation, we suggest splitting the room so that you can have an area facing the fireplace with maybe a chess table, and then a couch facing the other way to focus on the TV. For traffic flow, try pulling things away from the wall when possible, to help in letting people travel around through the room. Rugs are great for creating multiple groupings of furniture and other elements to pull everything in that small area together when you may not have a wall to do so.
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Split level open area 2:09
What to do with more than one focal point 5:57
An open concept floor plan and decorating a two story room’s final layer 10:01
Traffic flow 14:44
The rug 17:30
“We don’t live in a big house, but I do love when I turn to go down this hallway where our bedrooms are at and it’s just art, but the biggest piece of art, and the most dynamic piece of art and the glossiest piece of art is at the very end and I flip on the lights and I’m like ‘Ah, there you are!’ Vantage points are so critical.” 16:55
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