Lifestyle entrepreneur India joins the podcast to talk about her new book, A Slice of England, in which chronicles the process of decorating her home in England, as well as her other family homes. On the show, we talk about her upbringing into design royalty with iconic designer David Hicks as her father, what being an author, model and entrepreneur has taug ... Show More
Jun 16
Ep. 470: Art, Textiles, and Timeless Partnerships with Susan Hable
In this episode, Caroline and Liz talk with artist and product designer Susan Hable. Susan is the co-founder of the Athens, Georgia-based design studio Hable Construction, which she runs with her sister, Katherine. Celebrating 27 years in business, Susan’s work spans lighting, fu ... Show More
1h 15m
Jun 9
Ep 469: Faux Botanicals & Dark Paint with Abigail Ahern
We are thrilled to welcome British interior designer Abigail Ahern to the podcast! Known for breaking all the traditional design rules, Abigail is famous for her signature moody palettes, her bold take on botanicals, and her wildly popular faux floral collection. In addition to h ... Show More
1h 2m
Jun 2
Ep. 468: Expert Gardening Tips with Katie Tamony of Monrovia Plants
Today, Caroline and Tayrn are thrilled to welcome Katie Tamony to the podcast! Katie spent a decade (2001 to 2011) as the Editor-in-Chief of Sunset Magazine, celebrating the seamless indoor-outdoor living of the West Coast. Today, she heads up marketing and trend forecasting for ... Show More
1h 6m
Dec 2024
Interior Design with Aerin Lauder and Alfredo Paredes
“It’s so important to dream. And people always say, your life starts when your comfort level ends.” - Aerin LauderIn this chapter of Assouline’s Culture Lounge, we’re learning about interior design with the founder and creative director of global luxury lifestyle brand AERIN, Aer ... Show More
21m 39s
Mar 2019
DFN PODCAST: MOHAMMED RABI FROM THE LETTER ON HOW TO DEAL WITH YOUR EMOTIONS WHEN YOU ARE STARTING YOUR FASHION BRAND
I enjoyed so much this podcast that I think you are going to love it too. Today we speak about the pretty and the ugly emotions you might face when starting your own brand. Mohammed Rabi, the designer, and entrepreneur behind the brand The Letter will share with us his journey an ... Show More
49m 34s
Oct 2025
“The day I stopped being a ‘Googler in Dubai’ and started being ‘Lynn, who happens to work at Google,’ everything changed.”
Lynn Hazim, founder of Middle Child and creator of popular food blog @nosoupforyou, shares her journey from corporate life at Google to building her own restaurant in Dubai. The episode explores her early love for food, the roots of her inspiration, and her bold pivot to entrepre ... Show More
42m 48s
Jan 2023
22\\ The Secret Sauce to Becoming an Award-Winning Full-Service Interior Designer with Ellen Walker
<p>Is it possible to learn and grow as an interior designer, even if you've been in the field for a while? Absolutely! Ellen Walker, today's special guest, is a testament to this.</p>
<p>She has been an inspiration to watch as she shares her expertise and journey to becoming an a ... Show More
19m 16s
Jun 2021
The Overseas Student, Cherie Jones, India's Parliamentary District row
We're speaking to all the authors shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2021 and tonight it's the turn of Cherie Jones. Her novel, How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House, is set on and around the Barbados beaches of the 80s. Lala braids tourists’ hair in the idyllic se ... Show More
28m 24s