Million Dollar Decorating

Based in Dallas, Texas, art advisor Jennifer Klos assists private collectors in the acquisition of fine and decorative arts, specializing in modern and contemporary art. As President of Collector House Inc., Jennifer enjoys sharing her curatorial eye, knowledge and expertise of the art world with clients in a fun and accessible manner.   During her eight-year tenure as Curator at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, she organized national and international exhibitions, expanding the presentation of decorative arts and design, and contemporary art installations. Jennifer earned her master’s degree in the history of decorative arts, design, and culture from the Bard Graduate Center in New York and her bachelor’s degree in Art History and French from Vanderbilt University. She is a graduate of the Inchbald School of Design, London and Christie’s Education, London.   As an independent curator and art historian, she regularly lectures on the topics of art collecting, design history, and English country houses. Jennifer is a board member of the American Friends of Attingham, a scholarly organization devoted to the study of English country houses and collections, and a member of the Association of Art Museum Curators and the Costume Society of America. Explore Jennifer's Website here

For the week around the Thanksgiving Holiday we're revisiting some of our listener's favorite episodes. Enjoy all that Gideon Mendelson has to say about the worlds of design, decorating and beautiful living. Explore Gideon's Website here

For the week around the Thanksgiving Holiday we're revisiting some of our listener's favorite episodes. Enjoy all that Susan Ferrier has to say about the worlds of design, decorating and beautiful living. Explore Susan's Website here

For the week around the Thanksgiving Holiday we're revisiting some of our listener's favorite episodes. Enjoy all that Cliff Fong has to say about the worlds of design, decorating and beautiful living. Explore Cliff's Website here

For the week around the Thanksgiving Holiday we're revisiting some of our listener's favorite episodes. Enjoy all that Alex Papachristidis has to say about the worlds of design, decorating and beautiful living. Explore Alex's Website here

Officially launched in 2015, Joe Human founded DBH and brought his fun, playful use of pattern and neutrals to the design world. With the goal to give our clients a home they will love and admire, we are personally involved in all the decisions that go into every project and work closely with our clients to develop a space that reflects their personal taste and lifestyle.  Joe Human (yes my real name) is from rural Idaho carrying a unique attitude for Manhattan based designers, which our clients respond very well to.  With a background in architecture, Joe is able to provide a unique perspective on both full service projects and decorative projects, down to the last detail. He even adopted the slogan #detailsmatter and drives it to be the core of what we do at DBH. Our projects have been featured in House Beautiful, Elle Decor and This Old House Magazine among others and recently was a part of the “What’s New, What’s Next” design event panel in NYC on Tech in business.  At DBH, we are passionate about our clients, their personal journey, and how their style came into fruition. We strive to cater to each individual and find no two spaces or clients are alike, making each day an exciting new challenge. Explore Joe's Website here

A self proclaimed, eclectic, out-of -the box thinker, owner Donna Benedetto is known for her "mix not match" approach to design.  Years of selling one-of-a-kind antique items have given her a special appreciation for designs and products that are elegant and timeless.  Her passion is to breathe new life into vintage furniture and accessories, and then A self proclaimed, eclectic, out-of -the box thinker, owner Donna Benedetto is known for her "mix not match" approach to design.  Years of selling one-of-a-kind antique items have given her a special appreciation for designs and products that are elegant and timeless.  pair them with newer elements in unexpected ways.  In short she prefers to create trends, rather then chase them. Custom designed pieces are signature in our designs.  More than anything, however, we believe in the value of client collaboration.  Our goal is to create a luxurious feel in your home or office that meets your needs and reflects your personal style.  We believe good design is about more than merely how a space looks; it is also about how that space makes you feel. Explore Donna's Website here

Jiun Ho is an interior and furnishings designer based in San Francisco. He is the Founder and President of the innovative, multidisciplinary Jiun Ho Inc., which includes Jiun Ho Furniture, Jiun Ho Light, Jiun Ho Textile, Jiun Ho Interiors, and Jiun Ho De Jia—a gallery and atelier showcasing hand-selected art and antiques. His inventive, balanced, harmonious designs utilize contrasting textures, clean lines, rich woods, and sumptuous fabrics. An ardent traveler, Jiun has visited more than one hundred countries, and this globetrotting has informed and enriched his prodigious output. His work is celebrated not only for its refined aesthetics, but also for its global worldview. Jiun’s interior projects range from the three-Michelin-star restaurant Saison to luxury hotels, resorts, and private residences. His furniture and lighting designs are featured in some of the world’s most exclusive homes, and are available in premier showrooms throughout the United States, Canada, and selected international locations. Born in Malaysia, Jiun moved to the United States in the early 1990s to study interior design and architecture at Chicago’s International Academy of Merchandising and Design. Following graduation, a prestigious international architecture and design firm recruited him. He launched his own design company at the age of twenty-six. Jiun has received numerous awards, and his products and interiors have been published in such leading publications as Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, the New York Times, Robb Report, Interior Design, and LUXE. He is frequently invited to participate in prestigious show houses and on design panels. Follow Jiun on Facebook here Follow Jiun on Instagram here

An Atlanta native, Lauren DeLoach embraces timeless Southern design with a fresh approach. Finding inspiration in architecture, antiques, and art, Lauren combines comfortable with classic to bring her updated traditional style to residences across the South. A sense of history in a home is a key element in Lauren’s philosophy. She works with clients to blend their family heirlooms with updated designs and fabrics to make each project truly one-of-a-kind. She began refining her design aesthetic while studying at the College of Charleston and then later in art school at the University of Georgia.  Founded in 2002, Lauren DeLoach Interiors has evolved into a full-service design firm with projects that have been featured in Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Atlanta Magazine Home, Southern Living, and Traditional Home. Lauren is a recent winner of the 2017 Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Kitchen of the Year and was involved in the Southeastern Designer Showhouse & Gardens 2016 and 2017. Explore Lauren's Website here  

Deborah Dawson has been living her childhood dream of working as a designer for the past 13 years and is celebrated for her ode to the “Miami Look.” A native of the city and belonging to a family with three generations dedicated to the boating business, Deborah never shies away from using her Miami roots as inspiration. She is a graduate of The Atlanta College of Art and the University of Miami, and loves to use soft leathers, natural fibers, luxurious fabrics and contemporary accents that scream South Beach! When working with Deborah, you can rest assured your voice will be heard and you’ll walk away with a design you adore. Deborah is inspired by long bike rides through Coconut Grove and gazing at the growing Miami skyline from the bridge on Key Biscayne. Explore Deborah's Website here

Charlotte Dunagan moved from Paris to Miami some 20 years ago bringing her sophisticated mark on large scale, high end residences and boutique commercial projects throughout South Florida. Known for her ability to create spaces that are the epitome of elegance, Charlotte’s mantra is “at the end of the day it’s only a success if the client feels at home.”   Born into the world of design with her interior designer mother and her father an antiques dealer, Charlotte Dunagan grew up in Paris and travelled throughout Europe, cultivating an eye for collectible art and furnishings under her parents’ tutelage. Her formal arts education began at the MGM School of Design in Nice, France and was completed at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale where she graduated with honors before launching her own interior design business.   As founder of Dunagan Diverio Design Group, she is applauded for her authentic, timeless interiors and she is known for her ability to create spaces that emanate genuine sophistication, understated elegance and warmth. Charlotte combines her eye for color with an eclectic mix of furniture and textures. She combines sheer creativity, traditional flair and attention to detail. Her solutions combine form and function, synergistically blending substance and style to not only perfectly answer the brief but to go beyond it, to create unforgettable spaces that truly reflect the client’s personality. “When I first meet my clients I pick up on all the small details that make them who they are…I’m a strong believer in building structures that are timeless and creating a sophisticated background that we will love forever”. Explore Charlotte's Website here

Alex Kaehler grew up in Chicago, where she lives now with her husband, daughter and baby #2 on the way. After she began what she believed to be her dream career in advertising, she quickly realized design was her calling after starting a lifestyle blog in 2009. She attended a post-graduate program, at Harrington College of Design and went on to open her firm, Alexandra Kaehler Design in 2011. Alex is known for balance in her design. Old with new, masculine with feminine, splurge and save, all while creating unique spaces that reflect how her clients truly live in their homes. In the past 6 years AKD has been honored to be featured in House Beautiful, Luxe Magazine, the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Home and Garden, Domino and more. Explore Alex's Website here Pick-up a copy of Alex's book recommendation, The Hare with the Amber Eyes, by clicking here  

Marcus Mohon Interiors specializes in interiors that share graceful elegance and distinct geometry. But most importantly, the work is warmly approachable, inviting people in to live their lives, fully express who they are, and celebrate the love they s hare. With projects coast to coast, Marcus Mohon Interiors’ Austin location watches the South tumble into the Southwest. The Texas perspective helps combine the urban and the rural, the elegant and the humble, the refined and the rough-hewned, affording the opportunity to impose beautiful comfort on genuine haciendas, urban high-rise apartments, and coastal cabins. Most of all, Marcus Mohon Interiors tries to impart joy — and sometimes that happens with a beautiful pillow or an elegant drape.   Marcus Mohon was drawing and scribbling from a young age, and his creative side eventually won out. Putting together spaces where people can live, laugh and love with their families and those closest to them is more of a mission for Marcus than a career. His first priority is the “who” behind the project rather than the house or the furnishings. Serving the client matters — a value that Marcus has inherited from his family, friends and faith. A native of Southeast Texas, Marcus likes to say that he grew up “water-skiing with the alligators.” He has an economics degree from Baylor University and studied interior design at the University of Texas at Austin. Because of his love for the Texas Hill Country, Marcus stayed there to begin his career and has been in the Austin area since. He and Autumn have four children. Explore Marcus' Website here    

Enjoy today's repeat broadcast of our interview with David Kensington 

Elizabeth Krueger began her career as a member of the Holly Hunt team, and later worked with Hall of Fame Interior Designer, Tracy Hickman. Her invaluable experience with Chicago’s top designers has culminated in her ability to build trusted relationships with her clients, while creating spaces that are revolutionary, imaginative, and styled. Named as one of HGTV's "Faces of Design" and Chicago’s “Ones To Watch”, she continues to push the boundaries of design; blending color and neutrals, textures and patterns in harmony to achieve an aesthetic that is inimitable and reflective of each client she works with.  As a member of the prestigious Leaders of Design Council, and grounded in the belief that the design process should be inventive, transparent, and guided, Elizabeth Krueger seeks to provide the highest level of expertise, collaboration, and support to seamlessly deliver exceptional results.  Explore Elizabeth's Website here