Million Dollar Decorating

Greg Tankersley, a native of Alabama, holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Auburn University. It was while at Auburn that Greg met professor of Architecture, Bobby McAlpine. Recognizing Greg's strong drawing and creative abilities, Bobby asked Greg, along with his wife Mary Robin Jurkiewicz, to join his bourgeoning firm in Montgomery, Alabama in 1985. Over the years, the little Southern design-firm-that-could has matured, grown and spread into four cities: Montgomery, AL, Nashville, TN, Atlanta, GA and New York, NY (where Greg is now based).  Now in its 30th year, McALPINE is described as “nurturing, compassionate, soulful,” and the firm’s architecture, wedding historical precedence with graceful modern living, is a timeless and romantic pursuit of “The Inheritable House”. The firm’s work has been featured in VERANDA, HOUSE BEAUTIFUL, SOUTHERN ACCENTS, ARTS & ANTIQUES, ELLE DÉCOR, ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST, SOUTHERN LIVING, HOUSE AND GARDEN (both US and British editions), METROPOLITAN HOME, TRADITIONAL HOME, The New York Times and on Home and Garden Television (HGTV).  The firm was honored to be included on the AD100 list compiled by ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST in 2012, 2014 and 2016. Explore Greg's Website here Add Greg's book recommendation, Poetry of Place, to your design library by clicking here

Brian J. McCarthy was born in Washington, D.C. in 1960. Early exposure to architecture and design led him to pursue interior design in New York City at Pratt Institute. He studied concurrently at the Royal Academy of Architecture in Copenhagen, Denmark, and participated in a design exhibition in Tokyo, Japan. At Pratt, where he was recognized for his furniture design, his projects included residences in Palm Beach, Washington D.C., and New York.  He received a BFA in Interior Design from Pratt in 1983.   Mr. McCarthy joined Parish-Hadley Associates in 1983 as assistant to the venerable Albert Hadley.  After working in this position for four years, he was promoted to full decorator and began directing his own accounts. In 1989, Mr. McCarthy became a partner of Parish-Hadley where his credits include residences in New York City, Southampton, Toronto, Palm Beach, California, Bermuda, and the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Washington, D.C.   Mr. McCarthy opened the doors of his own design firm in 1992.  His company, Brian J. McCarthy, Inc., provides interior design as well as architectural consultation.  Previous and current projects include: New York City and the greater New York region; Connecticut; Massachusetts; Prouts Neck, Maine; Charlottesville, Virginia; Palm Beach, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Pebble Beach and Bel Air, California; Toronto, Canada; Bermuda;  Monaco, St.Tropez, France and Gstaad, Switzerland. To view his projects please refer to www.bjminc.com   In June of 2005, Mr. McCarthy was asked by the Ambassador to the Court of St. James, Robert H. Tuttle, and his wife Maria, to assist in the redecoration of the private quarters and to refurbish the State Rooms in Winfield House, the official ambassadorial residence, set in Regents Park in London.  Mr. McCarthy also worked with the Ambassador on his office and private dining room in the Embassy on Grosvenor Square.   Brian J. McCarthy is honored to be included in Architectural Digest’s AD100 list since 2014 as well as a member of Elle Décor’s A-List, which identifies the country’s top interior designers and NY Spaces Top 50. His work has been featured in the publications Elle Décor, Veranda, House Beautiful, Architectural Digest, New York Magazine, The New York Times, and others, as well as in several books including The Decorator, Private New York, Hampton Style, Showcase of Interior Design, American Houses of Robert A.M. Stern, Stylish Solutions and House & Garden Book of Style.   In November of 2013, Stewart Tabori & Chang published Brian’s first book titled Luminous Interiors featuring nine luxurious residences located around the country. “Gorgeous, inspiring photos, alongside McCarthy’s personal, informative text, take the reader through his creative process, offering insight into his inspiration and the design decisions by which his plans become reality. Meticulously layering interior architecture finishes, furniture, art, and decorative objects, McCarthy creates rooms that seem to have lived lives of their own, rooms with soul.”   In October of 2015, Stewart Tabori & Chang published a second book which Brian co-authored with Bunny Williams.  Parish-Hadley Tree of Life: An Intimate History of the Legendary Design Firm tells the story of the legendary interior design firm that set the standard for American style for more than three decades.   Brian, along with 30 of the most renowned designers detail their personal experiences working at the firm, accompanied by images illustrating how their designs were shaped by Parish-Hadley. Explore Brian's Website here Add Brian's first book, Luminous Interiors, to your design library by clicking here    

Mendelson Group was incorporated in 2003 by its principal, Gideon Mendelson. A graduate of both Columbia University with a degree in Architecture and The New York School of Interior Design, Gideon brings a classically based, yet fresh and modern aesthetic to his projects. Focusing efforts on interior architecture and decoration, Mendelson Group’s goal is to create functional, comfortable spaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also timeless in design, youthful and energetic. Since its founding, Mendelson Group has been involved in the architecture and interior design of numerous projects in Manhattan, Westchester, Miami and the Hamptons. While our projects are diverse in both scope and design, a single principle is our constant guide: from the initial consultation, through architectural and decorative planning, to construction and installation, the client’s satisfaction is our first priority. Explore Gideon's Website here Discover Gideon's book recommendation, The Art of the Interior,  by clicking here  

Welcome to our monthly podcast series focused on the World of Art and featuring our sponsoring partner TWYLA. Ready to get excited about art and TWYLA?  For our listeners in the design profession; something special for you this month.  Head to www.TWYLA.com and register in their professional program then Click on this link and register for a $700.00 shopping credit good toward the purchase of any piece of framed art from www.TWYLA.com.  Contest registration is open 25 July through midnight 30 July with the winner being announced via social media on Monday 31 July. TWYLA Buying art shouldn't feel intimidating. You don’t need to know anything about art to love art - even though some places make you feel that way. At Twyla, we make it possible for everyone to directly access exclusive artwork from the most talked about artists in the game. We find the best artists and then take damn good care of them. They are the reason why we exist, so it’s only right. We’re dedicated to paying our artists fairly and making sure they have what they need to be the creatives they are.  Twyla has partnered with over 70 top contemporary artists, and counting. Each artist is personally selected by our team of curators for their unique body of work. Check out TWYLA's Website here Here's a bit about our two guests on the show today: Young Huh Young Huh is principal and founder of Young Huh Interiors, a New York City-based, full-service design firm specializing in residential and commercial interiors. With impeccable attention to detail, Young’s projects are conceived and tailored to fit each client’s personality and needs. Her philosophy is that each client has a unique point-of-view and her role is to transform that vision into reality while elevating it to its greatest potential. Well-versed in art and design history, yet with an ever vigilant eye on the popular pulse, Young incorporates ideas and styles from an expansive range of sources to create timeless design known for its classic proportions and eclectic, chic styling. Adler Guerrier Adler Guerrier is a Miami-based, Haitian-born artist whose art explores landscape, geography and how we anchor ourselves within a particular place. His works often start from photographs that he takes on long walks around his hometown; however, Adler does not strive to portray any location with precision. Instead, Adler’s layered artworks are abstract and removed from their origin. He strives for “non-specificness” or what he describes as “the middle of far and close.”

Kelly Hohla Interiors believes that a home should have personality, style, comfort- and be carefully curated to each individual client. We work with our clients to develop a home that reflects who they are and how they live.  Kelly has over 16 years of experience with successful high-end residential projects and happy clients in San Francisco Bay Area, Sonoma, Tahoe, Montana, Jackson Hole, Seattle, New York, Hawaii and beyond.  Through travel, experience, and education Kelly has developed a love for many forms of design ranging from contemporary eclectic mixes, to classic architecture and antiques with fresh updates.  All of our interiors, whether contemporary or traditional, focus on attention to fine detail & craftsmanship, proportion-space and light, well-edited forms and materials, high style, tailored comfort, and a little unexpected edge.  We consider it an honor and a privilege to get to know each client over the process, and to transform their homes into a unique and inspired reflection of who they are. ABOUT KELLY After graduating from UC San Diego, Kelly began her career as a young designer in San Francisco in 2001. She spent her formative years working at The Wiseman Group, where she learned the importance of quality detailing, scale and proportion, craftsmanship, love for antiques & architecture, and general business integrity that TWG is so well know for.  Later in her career, she was able to contribute to the growth of Jeffers Design Group.  At JDG she was a Design Principal who ran many successful projects, and managed a highly organized and well trained staff for 9 years. Kelly is best known for her love of color, use of vintage and antique pieces, love for art, quality client relationships, attention to detail, and general excitement for design and all things of beauty.  She has a no-nonsense straight forward approach to design where function, form, beauty rule. Most recently, Kelly was featured as one of House Beautiful Magazines “Next Wave” Designers.  Over her design career, Kelly has worked on projects featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, Metropolitan Home, House Beautiful, California Home and Design, Luxe, SFC&G, Silicon Valley Magazine, and many more. Explore Kelly's Website here Discover Kelly's book recommendation, Art House: The Collaboration, and add it to your home library by clicking here

After over a decade of industry experience, Kari McIntosh left a career in hospitality design to establish her eponymous firm, Kari McIntosh Design, eager to create bespoke, vibrant homes that channeled her clients’ diverse personalities.   A creative with an innate eye for design, Kari spent her childhood crafting ballrooms for her dolls. Interested in architecture from a young age, Kari took drafting class in high school, envisioning her own dream mountain home. After pursuing her passion through California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo’s Architecture program, she quickly realized her preference for interiors and shifted her path accordingly to Business Administration with the intent to continue into the field of Interior Design. After graduating UC Berkeley Interior Design & Interior Architecture post-baccalaureate program with distinction, it was clear that Kari had found her true calling.   Kari’s work has been published in Traditional Home Magazine, HGTV Magazine, Luxe Interiors + Design Magazine and featured online in, Elle Decor, California Home and Design, Apartment Therapy, Luxe Magazine, Rue Magazine, About.com, Modern Sanctuary and HOUZZ. Currently, Kari is designing a room for the 2017 SF Decorator Showcase. Kari is LEED AP certified and is an ASID Allied Member. Kari McIntosh Design is honored with the 2016 ASID Design Excellence Gold award in Bathroom Design and Silver awards for Residence (under 3,000 square feet) and Singular Space (Showhouse) for The Traditional Home Napa Valley Showcase and was awarded 2016 Best Of Houzz - Service. Explore Kari's Website here Add Kari's book recommendation, Outstanding American Gardens, to your design library by clicking here

Adam Meshberg is the founding Principal of the Meshberg Group, a Brooklyn-based design consulting firm specializing in new construction interior and exterior design, historic preservation, and adaptive re-use.   As a borough resident for over 14 years, Adam has, and continues to play, a major role in the redevelopment and growth in Brooklyn, both personally and professionally. Serving as his neighborhood president for several years, Adam has been instrumental in bringing small businesses to Vinegar Hill and beyond. Acting as both designer and developer for the Mason Fisk residential conversion in Williamsburg, the project was one of the first of its kind, triggering a contextual approach to residential adaptive re-use that can be seen all over Brooklyn today. With the mind of an entrepreneur and innovator, Adam directs his focus on projects that allow for an emerging discussion on what our community and neighborhoods will look like in the future. Prior to starting his own practice, Adam worked for J.P. Franzen Associates, one of Connecticut’s top architectural firms, specializing in historical preservation; he also worked for the prestigious yacht design firm of Sparkman & Stephens, and Andre Kikoski Architects. Adam received his Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design. Explore Adam's Website here Add Adam's book recommendation, The Fountainhead, to your home library by clicking here  

Janie Molster believes great design should delight, inspire, and embrace her clients. With a portfolio that ranges from family homes to boutique hotels, urban apartments, restaurants, and retail stores; the Richmond, Virginia designer is equally adept at transforming public and private spaces. "When a new client opens the conversation with 'You've never done this before...' I say, 'Bring it!' It's the mix of projects that inspires me."   Traditional Home, Southern Living, and the Wall Street Journal have featured her work. And the Washington Post cited the guest experience embedded in her "stunning redesign" of the tasting room at Early Mountain Vineyards, located north of Charlottesville. That's no accident, says Janie, a North Carolina native. "I like to think my rooms inspire Southern graciousness, whatever the region. Even the most sophisticated designs, when handled thoughtfully, should infuse a space with warmth and personality." Early Mountain visitors clearly felt the warmth: The winery's tasting room was nominated for USAToday's 10 Best Reader's Choice, winning first place in August 2016. Explore Janie's Website here

IN 1995, DAVID MANN FOUNDED HIS INDEPENDENT ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE AS PRINCIPAL OF MR ARCHITECTURE + DECOR. TODAY, MR IS COMPOSED OF AN EXTRAORDINARY TEAM OF ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS, PASSIONATELY DEDICATED TO THE CREATION OF BEAUTIFUL ENVIRONMENTS. THE FIRM’S WORK IS NOT CHARACTERIZED BY A PARTICULAR STYLE, BUT BY DESIGN INTEGRITY BORNE OF INTENSE STUDY, CONSTANT EXPERIMENTATION, AND BROAD EXPERIENCE. EACH PROJECT BEGINS BY ESTABLISHING A THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF THE CLIENTS’ NEEDS AND DESIRES. THE DESIGN PROCESS IS APPROACHED WITH FOCUSED RIGOR, WELCOMING SURPRISES THAT EMERGE AT THE INTERSECTION OF THOUGHTFUL INQUIRY AND INSPIRED ENTHUSIASM FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT.   MR ARCHITECTURE + DECOR’S WORK HAS RECEIVED WIDESPREAD RECOGNITION IN THE INDUSTRY’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS ARCHITECTURE, INTERIORS AND DESIGN PUBLICATIONS, INCLUDING ELLE DECOR, ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST, WORLD OF INTERIORS, ARCHITECTURAL RECORD, INTERIOR DESIGN, AND THE NEW YORK TIMES’ ‘T’ MAGAZINE. NOTABLE RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS INCLUDE A GROUND-UP WATERFRONT HOME ON SHELTER ISLAND, A SOLAR-POWERED, GEOTHERMAL HOUSE LOCATED IN UPSTATE NEW YORK, A 12,000-SQUARE FOOT DUPLEX LOFT IN SOHO, A NEW, GROUND-UP TOWNHOUSE ON THE UPPER EAST SIDE, AND A MODEL APARTMENT AT THE ONE57 TOWER ON CENTRAL PARK SOUTH. DISTINGUISHED COMMERCIAL PROJECTS INCLUDE THE FLAGSHIP CHRISTIAN DIOR MEN’S AND WOMEN’S STORES IN MANHTATAN, THE PARKER PS HOTEL IN PALM SPRINGS, A PRIVATE ART GALLERY IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, AND FLAGSHIP STORES FOR FASHION BRANDS PIERRE HARDY, LANVIN, 3.1 PHILLIP LIM, AND J. MENDEL.   IN THE SPRING OF 2017, MR LAUNCHED ITS FIRST MONOGRAPH, FEATURING A SELECTION OF THE FIRM’S RESIDENTIAL WORK OVER THE PAST TWENTY YEARS, PUBLISHED BY ABRAMS BOOK. IN ADDITION, MR ARCHITECTURE + DECOR HAS A CAPSULE FURNITURE COLLECTION AVAILABLE THROUGH MAISON GERARD. Explore David's Website here  Add David's book recommendation, Billy Baldwin Decorates, to your design library by clicking here

As an art adviser,  Amy Snyder helps new and seasoned collectors with the acquisition and sale of Contemporary art. She relies on knowledge, experience, and relationships built during fifteen years in the New York art world to find desirable works of art with sustained value for her clients’ homes and offices. A Manhattan native, Amy is a graduate of Amherst College and received her Ph.D. from the Bard Graduate Center. She has held positions at several galleries in addition to Sotheby’s and a leading art advisory firm. Explore Amy's Website here Add Amy's book recommendation, 7 Days in the Art World, to your library by clicking here

Lightening isn't supposed to strike the same place twice....and yet here we are with technical challenges once again. How great that we have an amazing library of great interview material on which to draw. One of our listener favorites was this designing conversation with Jeffrey Dungan.  Enjoy.

Rena Cherny heads her own boutique interior design firm RC Studio. It is a studio dedicated to their craft of infusing interiors with their fresh and cohesive approach, by curating a sophisticated mix of vintage and modern pieces, contemporary art, a refined sense of color and textures to create chic and comfortable interiors. Rena Cherny holds degrees in both marketing and interior design. Upon graduating from the New York School of Interior Design in Manhattan, she worked at the high-profile firm, Julie Hillman Design, which further deepened her appreciation of collector pieces and modern eclectic style. Explore Rena's Website here

Designer and company owner, Annie Brahler Smith started the business with a deep appreciation for the breathtaking allure in the time-worn imperfections of the past. Annie Brahler Smith became known for her signature style and her personal philosophy that everyone can and should live well. She was prompted to expand the business to include several design-related services after her advice and insight was sought after by many of the wholesale clients she served.   At its inception, Euro Trash offered the unique, interesting and one-of-a-kind finds it imported to interiors shops and designer showrooms all across the United States. The company soon expanded to include a spectrum of other services to include residential interior design, residential design-build, commercial concept and interior design, custom carpentry, project management, event design and production, personal styling and editorial styling.   Explore Annie's Website here

Annette English is celebrated for the bold and original residential interiors she creates for discerning clientele. Her company, Annette English & Associates, has enjoyed a sterling 20+ year reputation as the go-to design house for Hollywood elite, actors, musicians, high ranking CEO’s, political and cultural leaders, and more. While a large share of her clientele is concentrated in California, her design work knows no boundaries, and lately she has been traveling to DC, Hawaii and even Paris to work on interiors. Originally hailing from Australia and still an avid traveler, Annette’s expeditions have taken her to Morocco, Turkey, India, Peru, Asia, Europe and numerous other locales- all of which beautifully inform her many diverse residential projects as well as the project-specific custom furniture and lighting that she designs. Annette and her work have been featured in House Beautiful, Luxe Interiors + Design, Interiors, California Homes, Rue, Traditional Home, California Home + Design and numerous other print and online media. Explore Annette's Website here Add Annette's book recommendation, The 4 Agreements, by clicking here

Known for offering her clients a "fresh take on tradition," Lindsay Pennington brings an inventive mix of classic southern charm, effortless style and contemporary updates to each of her designs.   Proudly delivering an end product that is nothing less then beautiful, Pennington's clients receive the highest levels of detail attention mixed with her sophisticated and vibrant style. Her love of creatively blended colors, textures, finishes and details attracts a clientele ranging from Los Angeles to New York City.   A Kentucky native, Lindsay received both undergraduate and law degrees from Duke University.  She served as a law clerk on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit before embarking on a litigation practice that emphasized securities and complex commercial litigation.  In 2012, after nearly a decade, she left the practice of law to follow her passion into a career in interior design launching her eponymous design firm Lindsay Pennington, Inc. In 2017, Lindsay launched LP Ltd. By Lindsay Pennington, a bespoke registry and home decoration service for discerning clients at the begging stages of curating their first home together.   Lindsay lives and works in Los Angeles, alongside her husband, sons, and dogs Dixie, Georgia and Penelope. She is a supporter of P.S. Arts, a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of children by providing arts education to underserved public schools and communities.   Lindsay and her work have been featured in publications including The Wall Street Journal, Sunset, Pop Sugar, RUE, PureWow, My Domaine, Modern Luxury Weddings California, LA Home, HouseBeautiful.com, HGTV, Good Housekeeping, California Home + Design and more! Explore Lindsey's Website here