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Dear Alice | Interior DesignTop Staircase Trends: Modern, Traditional & Custom DesignsWe explore staircase design ideas that add style and function to your home. From modern staircases to traditional stairway styles, learn how to choose the right materials, layout, and features for a stunning result.
Discover top staircase trends for 2025, expert design tips, and how to make your stairs a true architectural feature.
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Modern vs. traditional stair designs
Choosing stair materials & railings
Common staircase design mistakes
Lighting & wall ideas for stairs"
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Dear Alice | Interior DesignHow Alison Kenworthy Built Homeworthy Into A Must-Watch For Interior Design LoversIn this episode of the Dear Alice Podcast, we sit down with the founder of Homeworthy, the wildly popular YouTube and digital series that takes viewers inside the most beautiful and personality-packed homes. Alison Kenworthy shares how she transitioned from a career in television news to launching a platform thatâs become a go-to for design lovers, home tour fans, and anyone who believes every home has a story.
03:12 How Homeworthy Got Started
08:05 The First Homeworthy Episode
09:54 Meeting Incredible People
11:26 How Do You Choose The Homes?
16:22 Wh...2025-05-2940 minDear Alice | Interior DesignThe Perfect Pet-friendly HomeWe love our pets and in this episode we will be answering listener questions about living with pets and the interior design choices we make with pets in mind. We will cover topics ranging from furniture to litterboxes and from cleaning floors and rugs to home design.06:44 What Alice Lane is doing about pets09:55 Dog washes19:35 Best textiles for pets27:30 Best flooring and rugs for pets33:35 Where to hide the litterbox36:36 Floor cleaning with petsâIf you have a pe...2025-04-2452 minDear Alice | Interior DesignAlice Lane's Book Club | Our Favorite Design BooksOn this episode of Dear Alice, we are going to be talking about our absolute favorite books for styling a home. We honestly canât style a house without books that we know the homeowner would love, that would look great on their shelves, that they would love pouring through, and that we could leave open on their cocktail table.0:00 Intro6:08 Rose Tarlow11:07 John Darlow12:44 Fredrique15:15 The Most Beautiful Homes in the World23:42 The 20th Century Art Book26:20 The Authentics30:36 Pe...2025-02-2038 minDear Alice | Interior DesignAlice Lane's Book Club | Next Time on Dear Alice2025-02-1402 minDear Alice | Interior DesignListener Questions | Next Time on Dear Alice2025-02-0702 minDear Alice | Interior DesignRugs | Next Time on Dear Alice2025-01-3102 minDear Alice | Interior Design6 Ways to Add Softness to a SpaceOn this episode of Dear Alice, the trio discusses their 6 favorite ways to add a touch of softness to any space. They share their current favorite trends and the one design element that's truly the heartbeat of the home. Soft design often includes organic shapes that have smooth edges, curves, and natural elements. They also talk about adding softness through color and art, as well as using plants to tie together a room. Tune in to learn more expert tips on making your space interesting with softened design! Intro 0:00Favorite trends right n...2025-01-3034 min
Dear Alice | Interior Design6 Ways to Add Softness to a Space | Next Time on Dear Alice2025-01-2402 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignWays to Make the Perfect Bed | Next Time on Dear Alice2025-01-1702 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignThe Marble Collection | Favorite Stones & SilhouettesWe are recording todayâs episode on marble, which is something we have absolutely loved doing in our projects. Since the beginning of Alice Lane, we have always tried to have marble in each design we do. It just changes the game and adds that organic movement, character, and depth. In a world of squares, we need that veining, which just takes it to a whole new level. We talk about our dolce tray, which is this rounded marble platform used as a luxurious spot to place your desserts or gourmet bites. Listen in today to hear the various ma...2025-01-1646 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignMarble: A Timeless Trend | Next Time on Dear Alice2025-01-1001 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignLayered Like Ralph Lauren | Next Time on Dear Alice2025-01-0302 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignDear Alice 101We are doing a fun episode today for all of you who are new out there, or for those of you who are wondering why on Earth we have a podcast. So weâre going to reintroduce ourselves and tell you a little bit about each of us, why weâre doing a podcast, and give you a rundown of who we are and how this all got started. There are a lot of things we do at Alice Lane because the need is there, so listen in today to get a better understanding of us!
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Dear Alice | Interior DesignDear Alice 101 | Next Time on Dear Alice2024-12-2702 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignDoors Part 2 | Next Time on Dear Alice2024-12-2001 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignDoors Part 1 | Next Time on Dear Alice2024-12-1301 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignFall Market Recap 2024 | Next Time on Dear Alice2024-12-0601 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignPaint, Countertops, and Designing With Your Spouse | Next Time on Dear Alice2024-11-2201 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignFireplaces | Next Time on Dear Alice2024-11-1502 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignBasements | Next Time on Dear Alice2024-11-0802 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignHoliday Decorating | Next Time on Dear Alice2024-11-0101 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignColor Drenching Deep Dive | Next Time on Dear Alice2024-10-2502 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignWallpaper Textures & Grasscloth | Next Time on Dear Alice2024-10-1801 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignWallpaper Patterns | Next Time on Dear Alice2024-10-1101 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignWallpaper | Murals | Next Time on Dear Alice2024-10-0402 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignAlice Lane Interior Design | All About Our Latest Project, Capital HeightsIn this episode we talk about one of the coolest projects weâve ever done. We get a lot of inquiries from our listeners asking why we donât talk about our own projects more, so today we decided to dive right in and give you a peek into what we have been working on at Alice Lane. This Capitol Heights project weâre doing is just happening to hit newsstands here in Utah and is getting published in Utah Style and Design, and itâs a project we are so excited about and proud of.Â
Intro...2024-10-0337 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignCapitol Heights | Next Time on Dear Alice2024-09-2702 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignHow to Display Family Photographs | Next Time on Dear Alice2024-09-2002 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignFavorite Fall Updates | Next Time on Dear Alice2024-09-1302 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignPlay Up Your Strengths | Celebrating The Best Parts of Your HomeToday the Dear Alice trio talks about how to play up your strengths. Everyone has the things that they dislike about their homes, the things they could change, etc., but Dear Alice wants to flip that on its head and talk about the things that we all love, how to play to those strengths in our homes, and how as individuals can break those metaphorical walls down and really get to the base desires of what people want.Â
Intro 0:00
Our super powers 2:00
Sueâs favorite part about her house 6:30
Coriâs strengths 11:00
Jessâs favorite parts o...2024-09-1249 minDear Alice | Interior DesignPlay Up Your Strengths | Next Time on Dear Alice2024-09-0601 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignThe Great Big Wall | Our Top 5 Designer IdeasWhat to do with this great big wall. We get this question a lot where someone has a big wall and doesn't know what to do with it. In this episode the Alice Lane Trio talks about the built-ins, the big stairwell wall, the window wall, and the 5 different spaces in the home that we most commonly get asked this question for on how to address that big wall, what we do with it, and how we help direct our clients in what to collect, if they should do built-ins at all, or if theyâre not a good ca...2024-08-2949 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignThe 4 Questions Everyone Asks | Jess & Suz AnswerToday we are going to be talking about the most commonly asked questions from our listeners of Dear Alice. We have 4 questions that people keep asking, so we figured it would be easiest to just package it all into one episode and you can get all 4 of the answers here. Join us today to find out what those questions are and what we have to say!
What we get asked the most in our personal lives 1:25
How to not go out of style 10:30
The most durable design choices that will last forever 18:40
How to help...2024-08-2240 minDear Alice | Interior DesignSmall & Mighty | 5 Times to Scale-DownItâs something we teach and preach. Something weâre known for, and take pride in! Scale is a signature feature of the Alice Lane look, and yetâŚsometimes 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 smallâŚfor a really smart, well-designed look.
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Intro 0:00
A teeny, tiny something that weâre loving lately 1:45
Scale 7:30
Small art 12:45
Tiger oak 16:30
A small lamp 17:30
The plate o...2024-07-0331 minDear Alice | Interior DesignAlign & Design | Creating a Successful Designer-Client RelationshipShall we dance? The designer-client relationship is layered, long-lastingâŚand should be one you absolutely enjoy! On this episode of âDear Alice,â 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. Weâre here to help you get it right! So, letâs get startedâŚ
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Intro 0:00
Meeting a real friend 2:00
Whole home new build 9:00
Choosing someone adaptable and that you wonât second guess 17:00
How size or scale o...2024-06-2757 minDear Alice | Interior DesignElevate Your Exterior | A Designer's How-ToOld house, new love! This week on âDear Aliceâ 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 sidingâŚlisten 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 doesnât have to just be black and white!)
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Intro 0:00
The question 10:15
Stone 13:45
The overg...2024-06-2046 minDear Alice | Interior DesignBed Styles | Navigating Trends and TimelessnessCome to bed! Itâs 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-posterâŚJess, Suzanne and Cori breakdown your options, and share what they consider when giving clients the bed of their (sweet) dreams!
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Intro 0:00
Never would I ever 1:00
Trying to choose new king sized bed and whatâs on trend 8:40
The long headboard 14:00
The 4 poster 22:00
Winged...2024-06-1339 minDear Alice | Interior DesignDesign Lovers Tour | What to See, Taste, Try, and Do in UtahTodayâs topic comes from one of our listeners who said âIâm a huge fan, business owner, and designer in the events world. You 3 care about details with the same passion that I do. Itâs 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 weâre in Utah. Of course weâll be stopping in at Alice Lane while weâre there too.â in this episode we...2024-06-0637 minDear Alice | Interior DesignAlice Lane Interior Design | The Boldest Rooms We've Ever Done Part 2This week we are going over our best, boldest spaces again, which is a continuation of our previous episode from last week. If you head on over to YouTube and find the âAlice Lane Home Collectionâ channel, youâll be able to see a lot of the things weâre talking about to get a better understanding of these visuals we describe.Â
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Intro 0:00
Sueâs bathroom remodels 2:40
Tan France closet 8:50
The Barbie dream house 11:40
A beautiful remodel 18:10
House of Harrington 23:30
Rachel Parcelâs library 28:00
Tiger Oak home 30:25
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âI think the coolest thing about that mirrored wal...2024-05-3039 minDear Alice | Interior DesignBig Moves Part 1 | Our Favorite Bold Spaces We Have DoneYou guys really wanted to know about the boldest spaces weâve done, so this week weâre doing a deep dive on those spaces and how we got there. We sometimes talk about a project where we learned this or that on, but we got to go back through the Alice Lane books and really examine some of our greatest projects and if you visit our YouTube channel âAlice Lane Home Collectionâ, youâll get to see some of the beautiful images we have for those projects.Â
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Intro 0:00
To The Trade program 2:20
A 5 year long project, 30...2024-05-2350 minDear Alice | Interior DesignLet's Talk Chairs | Our Favorite FeaturesIt's an instant party. It tells you what the room can be. There's no other way to say it: the chair is the hero in every space. So, now that you know how we really feel...let's talk chairs! In this week's episode of Dear Alice, we break down our favorite features of a really good chair (hint: it has to move!). Join Jess, Suzanne and Cori as we help you shop for the kind of chair that offers instant style points.
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Intro 0:00
Deciding what is coming home with you 1:10
Understanding this very critical furniture piece 9:30
T...2024-05-1636 minDear Alice | Interior DesignListener Questions | Short Ceilings, Built-ins and Tough Design DecisionsâHow do you help clients make design decisions?âÂ
âAre built-ins always a good idea?â
âCan you help me decorate around my short ceilings?âÂ
On this episode of Dear Alice, the hosts circle up to answer the latest batch of listener questions, and - spoiler alert! - there are some good ones.Â
Join Jess, Suzanne and Cori for your favorite conversation of the week!
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What our process is for coming up with ideas 9:00
Strategy for built-ins 18:15
Incorporating millwork 22:25
Shoe molding 29:40
Strategies for a coastal home to not feel like a beach house 33...2024-04-1851 minDear Alice | Interior DesignListener Questions | More Burning Questions AnsweredToday we are doing listener questions, which we always enjoy because we get to see how you guys are living, what problems youâre facing, and we get to help you answer them, which is kind of why Dear Alice was born. Dear Alice is our take on Dear Abby, which is an old advice column that was written, and we are actually doing that exact thing right now for interior design. You guys are sending in pictures now, which really helps us to better know how to be more informative.Â
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The worst date we ever...2024-02-0842 minDear Alice | Interior DesignAgree to Disagree | Our Opinions UnfilteredYour hosts here on Alice lane have different opinions from each other. Weâve gotten some questions in and we find that we feel differently about these things and felt like maybe we should fight it out for you guys. We decided to just let it out and see what happens and we will still remain friends afterward. One example of something we talk about is having the TV above the fireplace and Cori says he has his TV above the fireplace, which Sue and Jess definitely disagree with style wise, but respect that he has made that decision.Â
...2024-01-1854 minDear Alice | Interior DesignDear Alice Live Edition | A Recap of the EventWe are talking about our Dear Alice Live recap in this episode. We did a live event here in Draper, Utah and 50% of the people that came were from out of state, and then a lot of our attendees bought E-tickets and had so many questions, which we didnât have time to answer nor did we even expect there would be questions at the end. We wanted to do an episode dedicated to all of those E-ticket questions and figured probably a lot of you would like to know those answers, so weâre gonna answer those questions here...2023-11-2340 minDear Alice | Interior DesignThe Gift Guide | What we are gifting this seasonIn this weekâs episode we are talking about The Gift Guide, our favorite gifts to give, and who to give gifts to. Many of us are last minute kind of people, especially as creatives, and we wanted to talk about some methods or ideas that may help you, especially if youâre an overthinker and the kind of person that just wants to get that perfect gift for that special someone, such as your significant other, family member, best friend, or even coworkers.Â
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Our seasonâs viceâs and what weâre craving 1:20
Talking about teacher gift...2023-11-161h 05Dear Alice | Interior DesignTrend Crushes | Fall 2023Today on Dear Alice we talk about trend crushes, which is the stuff that we are crushing on right now. Jess talks about the saved button on Instagram and how she has started to prefer this over Pinterest when thinking about her own interests, whereas if sheâs working with a client, she will prefer to use Pinterest. We discuss other trend crushes such as the color red, casual styles, monochrome, and kitchens.Â
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Trend crushes 12:30
Color, red 15:25
Casual vs hyper formal 22:30
Monochrome 23:35
Kitchens 29:50
Painting on your walls 36:00
Colored upholstery 38:25
Plaster 39:00
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âItâs fun to go to...2023-10-1945 minDear Alice | Interior DesignAll Your Deep, Burning Questions Answered | UncutWeâve had listeners during our giveaway talk about their favorite episodes and most were saying they loved our listener question episodes where we answer the various questions you guys have sent in to us, so today weâre giving you another listener question episode. Tune in today to hear the various inquiries we answer that weâve recently received.Â
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Suz, what are your favorite resources to source original art? 9:00
Best home items to add or not add to your wedding registry 13:10
Formula for throw pillows on a bed 20:50
Old home with closed up fireplace in a kidâs...2023-09-2848 minDear Alice | Interior DesignAirBnB and VRBOâs |Talking with a Real Estate DeveloperWe are doing another episode on real estate because we had such a massive response to our last episode on real estate. You guys really want to know about this subject, so we said âWho else do we know that we could bring on Dear Alice?â and Jess thought she could bring on her brother, Jake Luekenga, who has been doing in sort of a rental situation where he had two rental properties and went on to build a dream home, and he has a carriage house currently that he rents out nightly and we are going to find out...2023-08-1749 minDear Alice | Interior DesignIs HGTV Ruining Design? | Design for You, Not the MassesThere was an article that came out from The Washington Post, which was titled âHGTV is making our homes boring and us sad, one study says.â It goes in to unpack that everybody is trying to make their homes these perfect places like you see on TV, and we all know that the home is often the biggest investment we make in a lifetime and our whole lives and the lives of those around us are tied up in our homes. So HGTV tells us that we have to make our homes the nicest possible and decorate it for the...2023-08-1047 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignThe Barbie Dreamhouse | Designing for our favorite real-life BarbieWe have a project that our design center just completed, which is actually right here in Utah, but weâre not going to say where the location is. You would think this house was in LA or Las Vegas with its really high end finishes and very contemporary, fashion driven, and opinionated. They had the greatest private fashion collection we have ever seen before, the closet being the biggest one we have ever done here at Alice Lane, but they are very private people, so weâre going to tell you what we saw and what we did on this...2023-07-2743 minDear Alice | Interior DesignLuxury In Doses | Achievable InteriorsAll of us here at Alice Lane take luxury in doses, and Suzanne Hall is doing that this very moment as she is in the middle of her own remodel in her bathroom, creating achievable interiors on the fly. We get into different countertop materials that we like in addition to marble, as well as materials that we do not like so much. We suggest investing in the rug to really take that step toward luxury in your own home, or when working with a sofa, you can really up your game by getting great pillows.
What is...2023-07-2043 minDear Alice | Interior DesignHow Jess, Suz, and Cori Met | Our Love StoryWe had a listener question and they asked how Jess and Suz became such good friends, so we thought it would be really fun to focus on that story in this episode. Weâve had bits of this story come up throughout our podcast, but never all in one like this one today. Jess tells her story about starting Alice Lane Interiors and how it came about, and then how Suzanne came into the picture after they fired their first interior designer who just wasnât working out. We used to move a lot of furniture to peopleâs homes...2023-07-1342 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignThe Color Q&A | Answers to Your Questions on Paint & ColorWe often have questions from our listeners about color, so we figured it was time to do an episode dedicated to this topic and put out a post to our followers to send in any questions they had about wall color in particular and we had so many questions come in. Itâs easy to follow trends and just do what everyone else is doing, but it doesnât matter what someoneâs top favorite color is because it could look terrible on you and you might hate it. This is the year of introspection and understanding what youâre drawn to...2023-06-2250 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignColorstrology | What colors are you drawn to?We have a fun episode for everyone today. We had an event at Alice Lane that was so fun and we wanted to include you guys in the Alice Lane Galentineâs Spring, Easter party. We did colorstrology, which is where we assign a color to someone depending on their birthday. What we learned from studying this little book called âColorstrologyâ by Michele Bernhardt is itâs 100% true to all the people that weâve read colors to and we probably read over 50 colors. Some were surprised by the colors they were assigned because itâs not always the first color they c...2023-04-0656 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignGracious Gift Giving | Holiday PreparationIn this episode of Dear Alice, we share all you need to know about the art of gift giving. Learn a few of our "no-fail" gifts for the practical ones on your list and some luxury gifts that someone might not buy for themselves. It doesn't have to be big or over the top, it just needs to be thoughtful. Happy gifting!2022-11-2226 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignRe-air: Hosting for the Holidays | How to Be a Generous HostIn this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about how to be a generous host. From the food you choose, the music you play, the lighting, and even the set up of the furniture.2022-10-2726 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignTop 10 Reasons to Hire A Designer | Advice That Will Save You a Lot of HassleThis episode is not a plug for you to hire Alice Lane, but this is if hiring anybody, or if you donât, this is going to be the work that you should make sure and do for yourself because itâs not something you should phone in and take lightly. You know yourself. If youâre not a great decision maker, youâre not going to be a good designer for yourself. If you waffle, donât know what to do, and you get paralyzed, and you donât want to answer, guess who makes the decision for you? Your builder...2022-10-0637 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignAdam and Jess Interview | Our Story of Alice Lane Interior DesignToday weâve got Adam, Jessâs husband on the podcast who will be interviewing her, which we have been wanting to do for a while, but havenât been able to until now because Sue just had a baby and will be away for a bit. Adam has a very good understanding of construction and the quality of how and why things are made a certain way, and Jess has a great eye for design, so blending them together is always entertaining and some of the secret sauce to everything.
What it was like when they started 5:21
So...2022-07-2155 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignKeeping Traditional Fresh | Reviving Conventional DesignToday we have a special treat for you. Weâve got Kristina Kellett and Jessica Talbot who are both senior designers at Alice Lane Home. We had a question from one of our listeners about how to keep traditional design fresh, so we brought in the designers to get their opinions, some of the work theyâre doing, and some of the risks they take to just update, freshen, or even what our fresh approach is to keep things looking amazing.
Kristinaâs and Jessicaâs expertise 2:18
Where they get their inspiration from 4:44
Paint colors and finishes...2022-07-1437 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignAnswering Listener Questions | More Design Details for Our ListenersToday weâre doing listener questions again because after looking at the data, it shows that these are your favorite podcast episodes. Whenever we answer your questions, everyone seems to tune in, so we always want to make sure we do this for you guys after saving up the questions until we have enough to do one of these. If you have a specific question youâd like answered on here, send in your question to dearalice@alicelanehome.com
Must have item for kitchen styling 2:16
Rug material for high traffic area 7:03
Best color and material for bath...2022-06-2357 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignBedding 101: How to Personalize Your Sleep | Maximizing Your Comfort LevelWeâre talking with Ashley Willis who is the brand manager at Malouf, a bedding company that weâve 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 s...2022-01-1329 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignAnswering Listener Questions | Top 15 InquiriesToday weâve got a fun one. Weâve had so many questions from our listeners and decided to put 15 of them into one episode. Sue and Jess havenât 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 me...2021-12-1646 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignCloset Design | Making Your Space Reflect YouToday we are talking about closet design and are sharing some tips for creating more closet space, including knocking down walls and using a room next to your bedroom. We talk windows and the role they play and a few other tricks for arranging storage & furniture. We have some suggestions for mirrors and our love for valet rods and hooks. We talk about using wallpaper in your closet and the unexpected surfaces to cover that will elevate the feel of the room & give some tips on how to enrich the perspective of your closet. If you are building out your...2021-11-2526 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignMarket Recap | Great Things We Have Come AcrossWeâve been asked several times since returning from market about what we saw while there, whatâs coming, whatâs out, what weâre expecting, what the latest colors and trends are. We hadnât been to market since before all the pandemic stuff, so we wanted to answer that call of those questions and we are so excited to share with you what weâve seen and learned. We love antique rugs because theyâre unique and you canât find them anywhere else in the world, so weâll go out and talk to our rug flipper who will pick up t...2021-11-1831 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignInstall Nightmares | Mending Our Biggest MistakesIn this episode we want to talk about the hurdles that have hit the furniture industry and consumer industry as a whole. And then go into install struggles and how we overcame those - make it light hearted and funny and plus our design services and how we love our clients and their understanding through it all. âWe had a life coach come in and speak to us about 5 years ago and she had to release us from all of this trauma and say, âYou guys were cowboys then.â and she said, âHurray for failure! Thatâs how you learn.ââ 22:46
Graci...2021-10-2826 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignThe Destination of Scent | An Interview with Rami Mekdachi from Lola James HarperToday we have Rami Mekdachi, who is the founder of Lola James Harper, our favorite scent line here at Alice Lane. Weâve been air-freighting these scents out here to sell them for the last 3 years so we can get the best fragrances to our clients. We talk about what inspires the scents Rami makes and how he is able to create custom aromas for people based on where they reside or where they have planted their own identity. Rami explains that though your body is present in whatever location you are, your mind may not be especially these days wi...2021-09-2346 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignOur Opinions Uncensored | 21 Questions with Alice Lane Part 2Last year in May we had a fun episode where we answered a lot of questions from our listeners, which seemed to gain a lot of interest, so we wanted to do the same thing today. We talk about our dress styles, Jessâs preference being something without a repeating pattern, whereas Sue prefers the pattern, like walking art. We talk about finding our divine callings in interior design and how we got to where we are, and then funny trends we used to adopt that we canât stand now.
Start of questions: Where do you shop for...2021-08-2639 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignAn Interview with Rachel Parcell | Balancing Work, Life, and StyleToday we are on site at the fabulous library of Rachel Parcell, one of our favorite clients who is a blogger, influencer, business owner, and inspiring woman to over a million followers on Instagram. She tells us how she got into interior design, starting in high school when she needed to fill her schedule with some extra classes. Thatâs when she realized her passion for design and she began pursuing this career. We talk about discovering your own style and how fashion and design can often work really well together, and then you donât need to worry so much...2021-07-2940 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignLiving in Linen | Ed Reisert of LibecoIn this episode we have with us Edward Reisert, the National Sales Director of Libeco Home who is going to be talking to us about linens. Ed tells us the origin story of their linens and what defines the quality. We talk about the many different benefits of living in linen from a study showing people who sleep in linen, sleep 20% better to how this fabric helps your body thermoregulate and is 8 times more absorbent than cotton. We also get some tips on the wear and tear of linen, how long it lasts and how to care for it.
2020-11-1933 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignMemory Lane | Celebrating Our Design EvolutionIn this episode we're celebrating two major milestones with the one year anniversary of the podcast launch and 12 years in this business. We started Alice Lane because we saw a spot in the market locally that wasn't being represented. We talk about what we have learned over the years from our successes and mistakes. It started as a store front and has grown to a full service design firm that has been around long enough that we are seeing repeat customers. One of the most valuable things we have learned is that you don't need to feel insecure about your...2020-10-2944 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignFireplaces | Creating a Mood With ArchitectureWe are talking about fireplaces today on Dear Alice. Because most homes today have central heating, fireplaces are mostly used as a piece of architecture or to create a mood. Because of this we have a little more control of the size, look, and when we use it. We talk about what materials to use when building, what to match this material with, and how to update or change a current fireplace in your home.
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Size of Fireplaces 4:08
Fireboxes 11:36
Fireplace Materials 17:10
Updating Fireplaces 23:152020-10-0828 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignCloset Design | Making Your Space Reflect YouToday we are talking about closet design and are sharing some tips for creating more closet space, including knocking down walls and using a room next to your bedroom. We talk windows and the role they play and a few other tricks for arranging storage & furniture. We have some suggestions for mirrors and our love for valet rods and hooks. We talk about using wallpaper in your closet and the unexpected surfaces to cover that will elevate the feel of the room & give some tips on how to enrich the perspective of your closet. If you are building out your...2020-09-0326 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignMixing Styles | Unifying the Traditional and ContemporaryToday on Dear Alice we will be talking about mixing styles. The best way to successfully mix an overstated design with a more understated style is to start by neutralizing the colors then start to add the layers back in. An important thing to ask yourself is how your room makes you feel. You want your design to match your personality, and that can even include your children so if it feels good and matches your overall vibe, then itâs right for you. If your style is tradition, try throwing in some modern art and styling pieces to change it...2020-08-0627 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignDefining Luxury | Never Saving Anything for BestToday, we talk about how we at Alice Lane Interior define luxury and ways to experience luxury in your everyday choices. We start our discussion by talking about a conversation between Whitney Robinson (former editor in chief of Elle Decor) and Martyn Lawrence Bullard (star on Bravoâs Million Dollar Decorators and decorator for Kylie Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Tommy Hilfiger, Cher, Ellen Pompeo, and Eva Mendes), had on âwhat is luxury?â We discuss how luxury is not saving what you have âfor best,â meaning that we should use and enjoy our finest possessions. We talk about a few products t...2020-07-0928 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignCreating An Authentic Sense of Place | Interview with Thom FiliciaIn this episode of Dear Alice, we get to interview Thom Filicia, one of the original designers from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. He is a well seasoned interior & product designer with amazing experience and has such a great way of working with clients. We discuss what inspires him, how he works with clients, we get to know his background. We also get to hear some amazing advice on styling. Join us for such a fun episode as we learn from Thom Filicia.
About Thom 3:57
Finding Inspiration 11:45
Working with Clients 17:13
Product Design Approach 31:21
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Dear Alice | Interior DesignWhen are there too many moving parts? | Pairing Pattern with Patterns"In this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about patterns. Mixing patterns with patterns takes some effort and there is definitely an art to helping patterns work together so have dedicated an entire episode to it. We discuss matching patterns and colors, where to put patterns, maximalism, and what NOT to do.
How to match patterns and colors 4:12
Patterns in Drapery 14:48
Maximalism/Studying 18:20
What NOT to do 24:32
âIf you are going to do something grand, pair it with something humble.â 14:43
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Dear Alice | Interior DesignThe timeless way to use Trends | Ashley Stark Kenner InterviewIn this episode of Dear Alice, we are so pleased to have Ashley Stark, the creative director from Stark Carpet. We get to dig into Ashley's creative process when starting a room, what inspires her and what advice she has for how and when to use trends when designing a room. We also learn a bit more about Ashley's role at Stark and some secrets about her life that not many people know. Subscribe to Ashley's content for the reveal of her home that will be featured in a major magazine soon.
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Dear Alice | Interior DesignOur Opinions Uncensored | 21 Questions with Alice LaneIn this episode of Dear Alice we do a series of rapid fire questions followed by a game of Would You Rather. Our answers are personal preferences, so you don't need to agree with all we say but hopefully you can ask yourself the same questions and learn more about your own tastes. We hope you enjoy this fun episode.
Introduction 0:22
Beginning of Questions 1:27
Stones 7:27
Design Pet Peeves 20:02
Would you Rather...27:30
âNobody is more full of false hope than a mom who places items on the stairs for her family members to ca...2020-05-2133 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignOur Design Crush | Interview with Ray BoothIn this episode of Dear Alice, we are privileged to interview Ray Booth, an architect, product and interior designer. Rayâs work is widely known and we are so excited to have him on our show. We discuss Rayâs approach to understanding his clients and how he sees past the design to the heart of what is important to his clients. We also dive into the differences and similarities between interior and product design. Join us for an inspiring interview on this episode of Dear Alice.
Rayâs Background 3:12
Working Beliefs/Habits 8:36
Interior vs Product Design...2020-05-1446 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignCurating Your Art Collection | Interview with Alex MarinIn this episode of Dear Alice, we take a deeper dive into the world of art with our interview of Alex Marin, the Executive Vice President of Sales, at Soicher Marin. Soicher Marin is an exceptional art vendor we use often in our projects at Alice Lane and we are excited to introduce them to our listeners. We discuss how to find art, what the Soicher Marin process is like and what new products we will see in their spring line. Alex also shares tips on framing and choosing art for yourself.
How do you find great content 2:532020-04-3035 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignThe Art of Wallcoverings | 4 Generations with Jennifer GracieOn this episode of Dear Alice, we get the chance to talk with Jennifer Gracie, the Creative Director and the 4th generation to run her family business of producing hand painted wallpaper, Gracie. She tells us about the history of the company, how to use wallpaper, where she gets inspiration from, and talks about some of her favorite and most unexpected projects. This beautiful hand painted wallpaper is created by artists from around the world for some of the world's top designers and is an amazing compliment to any space.
Background of Gracie 2:08
Finding Designs 6:13
Installing...2020-04-1631 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignLiving Beautifully from the Inside Out | Curb AppealIn this Episode of Dear Alice, we talk about extending your design to the exterior of your house with exterior finishes. It is hard to know what details on the outside will make a difference but we have a few suggestions. We talk about painting brick, doors, and upgrading your railings and windows. Join us as we discuss how to give your home more curb appeal.
Painted Brick 1:13
Exterior Paint Shades/Windows 8:51
Front Doors 13:09
Window Sizes 22:47
Railings 27:11
â[You canât think that] youâve made yourself a tropical home by painting your front...2020-04-0230 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignMaking Home a Refuge | Making Quarantine Comfortable: COVID 19In this episode of Dear Alice we are talking about how to make a refuge while most of us are working remotely. We typically work for most of the day so making sure that where you work feels uplifting can really affect your work and how you overall feel. However, this isnât just about work. Being asked to social distance ourselves and stay home gives us all a challenge to keep home feeling comfortable and alive. Join us as we talk about how feel best during this difficult time.
How to Style a Desk 2:39
How to in...2020-03-2634 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignMotivation to Eat at Home | Pantry Design and OrganizationIn this Episode of Dear Alice, we talk again with Morgan Hadley. We brought Morgan back on to help us talk about pantries. We cover everything from beginning design stages to organization and upkeep. We discuss what kind of shelving, the difference between butlerâs pantries and a typical pantry, and then all the amazing tools that Morgan uses to help organize pantries. Everything as usual is focused on lifestyle and how to enjoy your home more.
History of the Pantry 2:27
Pantry Design and Plans 5:05
Organization and Tools 8:10
âI feel like a pantry is real...2020-03-1929 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignDesigning for your lifestyle | Living with Kids & PetsIn this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about how to have a beautiful home even if you are living with kids or pets. So many people say theyâll wait until their kids are grown up before they will invest in decorating their home they way they really want to. We don't think you have to wait. We talk about what fabrics to choose for your lifestyle from color to composition so it can be forgiving with spills, stains, and pet hair as well as how to maintain and refurbish your furniture. We also address the constant challenge of to...2020-03-1230 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignThinking for the Long Term | Where to Invest and How to SaveIn this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about which pieces to invest in and where to save when designing a room. We try to focus the investment on the pieces that people will come in contact with the most. We talk about second hand furniture, repurposing furniture, how to know when you need to jump on something you connect with and when to wait.
Introduction 0:15
Second Hand Furniture/repurposing furniture 2:26
Items to splurge on 13:30
What items to spend on what items to save on 19:08
âI think one thing weâre always going to s...2020-03-0524 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignBeing Inspired by your Home | ArtworkIn this episode of Dear Alice we are talking about art. This seems to be one of the harder things to get right the first time in a home. You want to find something that speaks to you, something that you would love to look at everyday. This can depend on your experiences in life, what makes you happy, and what it is that you want to remember. Itâs also important to find what styles you like. We talk about how to find art, what to use as art, how to get art to work together, and more simple th...2020-02-2737 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignItâs About the Journey | HallwaysIn this episode of Dear Alice we are talking about hallways. Especially in this age of open floor plans, it sometimes feels like the journey of walking through a house can be lost. The hallway is an opportunity to have a smaller, more intimate moment and doesn't have to be a means to an end. We talk about how to make hallways more exciting with flooring choices and transitions, lighting and artwork. All of this can help your hallway become a place where you can stay a little longer.
How to Spruce up hallways 2:00
Decorating Walls 8:50
...2020-02-2026 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignKory Robison | A General Contractorâs Guide to a Successful Home BuildIn this episode of Dear Alice, we get to interview Kory Robison, a great builder that we love working with here in Utah. We often have many questions on the design side about timelines, the average cost per square foot, if you should remodel or build⌠Sometimes we donât even know what questions we should be asking before starting. Today we are going to using Kory for his knowledge and figure out what we should be asking, and how to find those answers as well.
Questions to ask before a new build or remodel 3:07
When to incl...2020-02-1339 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignThink Big, Act Big | Scale and ProportionsIn this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about scale and proportion. Scale is everything. You don't want to feel like a giant among dollhouse furniture so listen in to learn how to make your space feel generous by choosing the right scale for your furniture accessories, art, rugs, and lighting.
Right Scale for small room 1:05
Starting Point for Rooms that âFeel Offâ 10:19
Free Space Planning with Alice Lane13:32
Accessories 16:23
âI think your going to be surprised. You donât have to think small just because your space is small.â 2:47
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Dear Alice | Interior DesignThe Alice Lane Experience | Our Designing ProcessIn this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about our process. The design discovery process is much more than just making something beautiful, it is about understanding who our clients are and how they live their lives. We discuss the importance of finding a designer you can trust and who will push you to take risks. It is also important to understand the scope, timeline and mutual expectations. All of this makes for a smoother process for everyone involved.
Where do we start? 2:22
Once the Vibe is Set 12:07
Silhouettes / Space Planning 13:51
Billing/Pricing with Alice...2020-01-3042 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignA Detail You Canât Overlook | Window TreatmentsIn this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about window treatments. Treating the windows is the finishing touch to a room and it never quite feels put together until done so. Window treatments can be a large investment, considering the size of windows increasing, so we want you to get this right the first time. We talk about the options you have: Drapes, curtains, blinds, and shutters. We talk about what each will feel like, how each react to light, privacy levels, where you need window treatment, and where you could do without. Join us as we discuss what might...2020-01-2333 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignBuilder Grade to Custom | Ways to Make your Home UniqueIn this episode of Dear Alice, we give some advice on making a
builder-grade home feel more custom. If you are looking to upgrade, update or just freshen up your existing home, join us as we walk through multiple ways to achieve that. From simple changes like changing out your kitchen hardware or adding window coverings to updating your builder-grade lighting to something a little more interesting, there are so many ways to give your home a little more personality.
Lighting 3:31
Hardware 11:03
Window Coverings/Stair Runners 15:57
Large Scale 23:08
Fireplace/Mantle
âEverything th...2020-01-1631 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignTrendy or Timeless? | Navigating Design TrendsIn this episode of Dear Alice, we dive deep into trends. Often we are scared to commit to something that could be short lived, rather than timeless. Or maybe we are afraid to make that jump to commit to any style for fear of judgement. In this episode, we talk about when to play it safe, what things to avoid, when to jump into a style, and really how to commit to what speaks to you.
What is trendy vs timeless? 1:42
Do what Excites you 11:09
Finding New Ideas 16:44
Ralph Lauren 20:57
âFigure out what yo...2020-01-0925 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignClosets Are Not What They Used to Be | Closet Styling and OrganizationIn this episode of Dear Alice, we sit down with Morgan Hadley of
@posysclosets to talk about closet organization. Having an organized closet not only looks better but also makes getting dressed everyday much more fun. In this episode, Morgan shares all her tips from what hangers to use, how to display accessories, and how to recreate the feeling of your favorite high-end retail store. For those building or looking to renovate, we also discuss how we create the ultimate walk-in closet.
Introduction to Morgan Hadley 2:16
Categorizing Clothes 5:16
Displaying the Clothing 16:10
Shoes and Purses 22:172020-01-0239 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignStyling Built-In Shelving | Being Intentional with Your CollectionsIn this episode of Dear Alice, we talk all about built-ins. It can be tricky balancing a room with a fireplace, drawers, open shelves, cabinetry, etc. In this episode, we try to simplify how to approach all of these things in the most beautiful way. See a few examples referenced in the show here: "https://www.alicelaneinteriordesign.com/blog/dear-alice-podcast-built-ins-episode"
- Are Built-In Entertainments Still in Style? 1:21
- TVâs 5:22
- Drawers vs. Doors 10:04
- Shelves 12:29
- Corner Fire Place 25:33
âBuilt-ins are so great because again you have a spot for everything, ever...2019-12-1232 min
Dear Alice | Interior DesignA Lifestyle Approach to Interior Design; OriginsFrom starting as an art director in advertising to taking the scene with Alice Lane & Alice Lane Interiors we break down the beginnings of how we got the name, Alice Lane. Let us tell our stories about how we got here and why you should listen to us!
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Dear Alice | Interior DesignAll About Dear Alice | Start HereDear Alice is an Interior Design podcast brought to you by Suzanne Hall and Jessica Bennett, the spunky geniuses behind Alice Lane Interior Design. These two ladies break down the highest end of the design and interior fashion world through their beautiful lifestyle approach with a heaping dose of wit and taste.
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https://www.youtube.com/alicelanehomecollectionsaltlakecity2019-10-2303 min