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The Great Indoors158: Finishing Touches
This week, we’re talking all the bits that bring a room to life... the cushions, the lamps, the art, the knick-knacks. It’s the final episode before the big Listener Style Surgery and we’re wrapping up our Back to Basics series with a real joy bomb.
Kate explains how to use a red thread to create flow through your home, while Sophie makes the case for a “disruptor colour”... something bold and unexpected to shake things up. There’s top chat about painted lampshades, curvy shapes, colourful towels and how to make even the tiniest bathroom feel fabulously y...2025-07-1751 min
The Constant Quest Podcast#56: Kate Manser - You Might Die Tomorrow. What it Means to be ALIVE. Inspirer, Speaker, Author, CoachTine and Taylor are joined on this episode of the pod by the energy and presence of Kate Manser. They jump straight into discussing the often difficult topic of death as Kate shares her lived experience and how it has shaped her philosophy on being ALIVE today! In addition to her own journey, she comes equipped with data from research on the topic showing how humans are motivated differently when thoughts of mortality are present. You do not want to miss this vulnerable, insightful, and impactful conversation of depth and magnitude with Kate Manser. Bio: Kate...2025-06-171h 14
Magic Hour with Taylor Paige216 Feng Shui, the Energy of our Spaces, and Design Magic with Kate Van HornTaylor interviews Kate Van Horn on the art of Feng Shui and how to integrate it into our spaces, how our homes and external environment can reflect our internal state, ways to lighten and clear the energy of our spaces and so much more on this week’s episode of Magic Hour
Connect with Kate on her website www.katevanhorn.com and in IG @Kate.van.horn
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The Unused SubsWhat's YOUR pre-match SUPERSTITION? Kate Taylor says "OUI OUI" to Dijon | EP15 - The Unused SubsIn the 15th episode of The Unused Subs, Jacob & Goran are joined by versatile Football Ferns defender/midfielder Kate Taylor. The former Wellington Phoenix player now resides in France, competing in the top division there with Dijon... so mustard is a hot topic. Also on the agenda: the extent of her French linguistic skills, the wonder goal she scored at the Olympics and the Canadian drone/spying scandal, her red card against Brisbane Roar from a couple of years ago, the art of the knee-slide and of course, her bizarre - yet responsible...2025-04-2252 min
Your Confidence BoostAre You a People-Pleaser. Here’s How to Stop Without Losing FriendsIn today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the art of setting boundaries, and why it’s so crucial for your well-being.Many of us, especially women, struggle with people-pleasing and the fear of saying no.But here’s the truth: boundaries aren’t about shutting people out, they’re about protecting your own peace and maintaining healthier, more authentic relationships.We’ll explore what boundaries really are, why they matter, and how you can start setting them without feeling guilty.Plus, I’ll share some real-life examples that show how small, everyday...2025-02-2607 min
Art ThrobNo. 45: ATB - SOULEDADAM TAYLOR BROWN better known as ATB, is a metamodern artist. In his work — a lifelong vocation titled SOULED, he conspires with his audience fusing performance and visual art through time to explore the universal truths: how perception creates reality, how mortality gives life its urgency, and how time, finite yet immeasurable, becomes the ultimate measure of meaning.Grounded in the artist's personal history - witnessing his father's paralysis while celebrating his eighth birthday - SOULED began as a meditation of finiture. It has since grown into a profound and universal invitation: to confront the fleeting nature of o...2024-12-2431 min
The DecibelBehind the gallery wall: the art that museums don’t show youIf you were to spend an afternoon wandering around an art museum, you’d see hundreds of pieces, if not thousands. But the reality is, what you see on display is only a small percentage of a museum’s holdings. Depending on the institution, anywhere from 95 to 99 per cent of the artwork it owns is in storage – and according to a 2019 report, many of those storage spaces are so full that experts say the artworks may be at risk. Kate Taylor is the Globe’s visual arts critic. She’s on the show to explain how Canadian art museums...2024-10-1521 min
7 Minutes in a Bar7 Minutes About SuccessTopic: Life Goals, Dreams and Success. What’s a big dream you had for your life? Did it come to fruition? Is it still in the works? Have you ever apologized for your success? Tune in.Thank you to Episode 3's Bar Sponsor: The Charles in Wethersfield, CTVintage Feel. Modern Taste. The Charles offers exciting cuisine in the historic village of Old Wethersfield. Whether you are looking for a quick drink and a bite at the bar, a cozy table by the fire, a meeting in their state of the art Board Ro...2024-09-2310 minThe Great IndoorsStyle surgery- the agony of anaglypta, rainbow paint and mastering the art of lighting.On today's podcast we pass the mic over to you our lovely listeners to ask Kate andSophie your much agonised design dilemmas. From the perils of planning yourlighting for an open plan space, to designing a rainbow themed bedroom for your 4year old ‘client’, we have you covered with a myriad of options and advice. We coverbudget hallway makeovers and decorating ideas for a north facing bathroom.Submit your style surgery questions to help@thegreatindoorspodcast.comA huge than...2024-09-1943 min
The Photo DetectiveThe Hidden Stories of Tattooing: Dr. Matt Lodder on Tattoos in Photography and SocietyDr. Matt Lodder discusses his book Painted People: 5,000 Years of Tattooed History on The Photo Detective podcast.Focuses on tattoo history post-photography, noting tattoos often didn’t show up in early photos.Tattoos were private, often hidden under clothing, and not commonly photographed.Lodder's interest in tattoos started from family stories about his grandfather and great-grandmother’s tattoos.His research bridges common sailor tattoos with lesser-known tattoos on women and the middle class.Tattooing has a rich history, including 19th-century European aristocracy and tattoo tourism in Japan.He addresses common misconceptions: tattooing’s exclusivity to sailors/criminals and its in...2024-08-0436 min
What WorksEP 468: Figuring Out the Creator Economy with Charlie Gilkey & Kate TysonIt seems the creator economy is booming. Or is it?And what even is the creator economy??Platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TechTalk are quite happy to advertise the ways they support creators with features and advice. Their aspirational creator hubs give the distinct impression that becoming a creator is akin to getting paid to be yourself.But that said, when Kate Tyson told me that she doesn’t think the creator economy should exist but that she couldn’t put that in writing, I told her she was wrong—about not be...2024-04-1150 minArt ThrobNo. 25: Mary Ann Taylor-Hall - Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame Inductee 2024Mary Ann Taylor-Hall was born Oct. 17, 1937, in Chicago, but spent much of her childhood in Florida. She attended the University of Florida and earned a masters in English at Columbia University. She taught at Auburn University, Miami of Ohio and the University of Puerto Rico before coming to the University of Kentucky in 1977. She met and married her creative writing colleague, James Baker Hall, in 1982. Taylor-Hall’s most famous novel is Come and Go, Molly Snow, is about a single mother and musician, and considered a Kentucky classic. She has also published a book of short stories an...2024-03-1920 min
The Dazed and Engaged Wedding Planning Advice Podcast016: Live Wedding PaintingOn Episode 016: “Live Wedding Painting” I was joined by Kate Stewart of Kate Stewart Fine Art and co-owner of Holt School of Fine Art to discuss all things about live wedding painting! Since this is a relatively “new” type of vendor joining the line up on wedding day, we know there are a lot of unknowns and not many resources on the web to help you choose the right painter for you and your wedding. That’s what we’re here for though - to answer all your questions and have some laughs along the way!
Your h...2024-02-1434 min
Art of DiscussingCelebrity In AmericaIn this episode, Kate and Ben discuss Celebrity in America. What makes people like Taylor Swift, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dolly Parton or Kelly Clarkson (to name a few examples) famous? Is there any difference between celebrity versus being famous? Join your hosts in this episode discussing the influence of celebrity and fame on our current society and culture.Research/Resources: Henderson, Amy E. 2008. "From Barnum to Bling: The Changing Face of Celebrity Culture." In Celebrity Culture in the United States. Fitzgerald, Terence J., editor. 5–11. New York, Dublin: The H.W. Wilson Co. Published in the Smithsonian Repository Ar...2024-02-1446 minThe Great IndoorsRefreshing your interiors without spending a fortuneThere are so many ways you can refresh your home affordably this time of year. If like us, you're low on funds and energy in January, listen to this episode for the best ways to make your home feel cosy and ‘new’ without having to spend a fortune. From having a clear out, to moving art around, or upcycling a small Facebook Marketplace find, it’s all about the little changes that make a big impact to your space.Sign up to become a friend of the show and receive weekly newsletters, access to live webinars and bonus...2024-01-1836 min
The Kate Taylor ShowWoo Part Two with Kathrin ZenkinaShe’s back! Today I’m bringing you the conclusion of the conversation I had with my good friend, Kathrin Zenkina, the visionary behind Manifestation Babe. Kathrin is known for her empowering insights into personal growth, and in this latest episode, she shares even more invaluable wisdom on tuning into one's inner voice, overcoming negativity, and mastering the art of manifestation. Today’s show with Kathrin, along with last week’s Part One, offers a treasure trove of perspectives for anyone looking to enhance their personal growth and manifestation journey. Her advice is not just theoretical but backed by...2023-12-2734 min
The Lives and Styles of Old HollywoodClaudette ColbertThe only woman to star in 3 Academy Award nominated Best Motion Pictures in one year!
Besides Elizabeth Taylor, Colbert was one of the great actresses to portray Cleopatra on-screen and one of the few early movie stars that defied the studio system and worked freelance successfully.
1934 Motion Picture feature on Claudette Colbert’s dressing style
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Grit & Grace Leadership Talks with Kate TaylorGrit & Grace Leadership Talks with Kate Taylor Series 3 Episode 3 - Candace Aditya Chaudhury🎙️ Grit & Grace Leadership Talks with Kate Taylor Series 3: Episode 3 🎙️ In this podcast, we're thrilled to have our esteemed business partner, Candace Aditya Chaudhury of Elephant in the Boardroom, sharing invaluable insights on marketing and branding strategies. 🚀 Discover the art of creating a compelling brand identity and effective marketing campaigns with Candace's expertise. Gain practical tips and learn from real-life experiences to propel your business forward! 💡 Tune in and unlock the full potential of your brand. 💪The podcast series "Grit & Grace Leadership Talks with Kate Taylor" is now available on Apple...2023-11-0230 minThe Great IndoorsBook Reviews - are gallery walls over and does sustainable design have to be beige?We love to share our favourite interiors books with you - from choosing art for your home to styling the spaces you live in - this week's books celebrate homes which put sustainability at the forefront of design and are rich with practical tips and inspiration which always provoke some healthy debate (have gallery walls had their day?) between our hosts, Sophie and Kate.The Home Style Handbook by Lucy Gough: https://amzn.eu/d/3jwSIAehttps://www.instagram.com/style_by_lucyArt At Home by Rachel Loos: https://amzn.eu/d/6...2023-10-1948 minThe Great IndoorsRadiate positivity: The art of Optimistic DecoratingEver wanted to transform your home into a haven of joy and inspiration? Well, it wouldappear you are not alone. Following on from the recent Focus and London Design Festivaltalk of trends around the new collections are all about the notion of joy. Be that colour,pattern, tactile textures, it’s mostly about tapping into what works for you. And if you arenot in the market for a redecoration, don’t feel left behind, you can find joy in the smallesthome improvements. From sorting the laun...2023-10-0534 minThe Great IndoorsAre you ready for your walls to give you a sweet embrace? Interview with Marianne Shillingford from DuluxHot off the press of Dulux’s annual Colour of the year announcement, Sophie and Kate talkall things colour trends with Creative Director of Dulux, Marianne Shillingford. The colour allour walls will be wearing next year is Sweet embrace, a delicate pink, with a tinge of lilacnudging towards a cool grey. It’s a response to continued pressures stresses and starins weare all suffering under. It’s not quite the optimistic party colour Kate and Sophie werehoping for, but that’s coming Marianne assures us, but...2023-09-2838 minThe Photo DetectiveThe Story Behind Twentieth Century Skirts with Dr. Kimberly Chrisman-CampbellThis week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Dr. Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, an award-winning fashion historian and curator from Los Angeles, as well as the author of multiple books on fashion history.The two discuss skirts and how one piece of clothing can help us learn about history and how the skirt showed changes in ideals toward women and fashion, as well as how we present ourselves to the world based on what we wear. Related Episodes:Episode 210: The Dress Diary of Anne Sykes wit...2023-09-1029 min
Grit & Grace Leadership Talks with Kate Taylor Grit & Grace Leadership Talks with Kate Taylor Series 2 Episode 2 - Jackson Goding🎙️ Grit & Grace Leadership Talks with Kate Taylor Series 2: Episode 2 🎙️Join us for a podcast of Grit & Grace Leadership Talks with Kate Taylor Series 2 Episode 2! We're thrilled to have Jackson Goding, the founder of Find Reason Therapy and a Clinical Counsellor & Psychotherapist, on board. 🧠💪In this episode 2, we'll delve into the vital topic of mental health and discover the art of building resilience through work-life integration. 🤝🌈 Don't miss out on this insightful conversation that promises to empower you on your journey!Tune in and be ready to unlock the secrets of balancing Grit & Grace in leadership and life...2023-08-1039 minThe Lives and Styles of Old HollywoodElizabeth TaylorActress, jewellery lover, advocate
Her tumultuous life was extraordinary. And she was the first actress to receive $1m for a single movie role in "Cleopatra". But, her enormous wealth was fuelled more by her series of perfumes than her movie career.
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Do you want to know which Old Hollywood actress you resemble the most? Head over to my Old Hollywood Quiz to find...2023-05-2418 min
Ignorance Was Bliss479 -- Exhale Longer -- with Todd SteinbergOften, when anxiety hits, we think, "Why do I feel this way?" But what about the other times? What if we asked, "Why am I feeling better?"Guest: Todd Steinberg, Komuso Design—-----------------Promo: Trials of the ApocalypseDisclaimer: James C. Taylor, My Amazing Woman podcastArt: JuliaMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/—-----------------Ignorance Was Bliss online: https://linktr.ee/iwbpodcastSponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 25% off)Sponsor: Komuso Design (code bliss15 for 15% off)2023-05-211h 02
PopaHALLicsPopaHALLics #100 "100 Big Ones"PopaHALLics #100 "100 Big Ones"Extended episode! Dad and daughter look back at memorable moments from 100 episodes of our pop culture podcast, from memories of Woodstock to a novelist's musings on fact vs. fiction to a tough standup gig. And we review new pop culture too.Episodes Highlighted:#6 "Every Day I Write the Book" (novelist Peter Ferry)#48 "Woodstock 1969: I Was There" (Stan Worth)#38 "Talking Comedy with Joe" (Janes)#44 "Talking Art with Etta" (Martin)#46 & #47 "Making Movies with Meaning"#1 "Taylor and Alanis Release New Music"#5 "Angels & Demons & Alligators, Oh My!"#34 "Get Me a Ticket on an...2023-05-1941 minThe Great IndoorsHow to Make the Old Feel NewThis week on the show we are looking at how to blend old pieces of furniture or objectswithin a more contemporary interior. #GrannyCore may be all the rage on Tik Tok but forthose of us on the other side of 30 (possibly even 40) it’s a little too close to be ironic. You might have inherited some furniture from your actual Granny. You might have boughtantiques from someone else’s Granny and there’s an art to blending antiques and second-hand pieces that doesn't look too “junk shop...2023-05-0432 min
Two Old Farts Making NoisesJoy Of Life, With Kate Taylor ..... “My art is a joyful interpretation of nature.(E150)Send us a textCanadian Art Today, your host Paul Constable - and Paul's Guest Today is Kate Taylor.Little more about our guest: My art is a joyful interpretation of nature. Inspiration so often comes to me at the cottage with its evocative soundtrack of loons, lapping water and wind ruffling Maples and Pines; that’s really where I connect and feel most like myself. The very distinct feelings of grounded calm and dynamic movement that happens so beautifully in the natural world really resonates with me…positive and negative, energy and calm, push and p...2023-04-2053 minThe Great IndoorsStyle Surgery: Acres of cream and beams and the art of hanging artWelcome to our monthly style surgery; the episode where you get the chance to have your burning design dilemmas answered by design experts Kate and Sophie. From how to combat the acres of cream and beams in a period house to adding character to a new build, our expertise knows no bounds! The burning question though, is where should Jordon hang his wall art in his small bedroom? Could it be time for the feature wall to return?Help us decide because, it won’t surprise you to know, we can’t agree.If you have a...2023-03-1644 min
Life - An Inside JobInside the unseen with photographer Rosie BarnesI first came across Rosie Barnes's photography through her exhibition ‘No you’re not’ a striking series of portraits and statements from autistic women who have been successful in academia and business. Two images from this series have been included in the prestigious Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize at the National Gallery in London. Rosie is a documentary and fine art photographer with a particular interest in our relationship with the natural world. She also makes work about disability, difference, community and family. She has exhibited internationally, most recently in Sweden and China and has been commissioned by the Guardia...2022-12-0747 min