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Art of the Entry with Monica Lavin
Couture & Construction
10/21/24 • 50 min
Welcome back to Couture & Construction! In this episode, host Andrew Denny sits down with Monica Lavin, the creative force behind Art of the Entry and the Lavin Label. Throughout the discussion, they explore the significance of crafting captivating entryways, from Monica's journey to starting her own design company to innovative ideas in mailbox and hardware design. Monica shares insights on using sustainable materials and creating heirloom-quality exterior accents to delight her clients and add classic curb appeal to historic neighborhoods.
Andrew and Monica also discuss the emotional impact of well-designed entrances, the role of social media in branding for small businesses, and Monica’s journey of restoring her historic home in Charleston.
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Episode Timestamps:
02:04 Monica's Journey: From Education to Design
07:39 The Birth of Art of the Entry
16:32 Design Philosophy and Inspirations
24:12 Timeless and Inviting Entryways
26:05 Travel Inspirations
27:39 The Arrival Experience
33:03 The Impact of Social Media on Small Businesses
40:11 Manufacturing Challenges and Successes
44:42 Future of Entryway Design
47:15 Rapid Fire Questions
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About Couture & Construction: Hosted by Andrew Denny of Textures Nashville, Couture & Construction is an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry. Through thoughtful conversations with makers and business owners, Couture & Construction is a weekly podcast that breaks down the luxury side of the construction industry. Join us as we share the stories and introduce you to the people behind beautiful spaces.
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Happier, Healthier & Smarter Living
Couture & Construction
09/14/20 • 64 min
Welcome back to the nineteenth episode of Couture & Construction, an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry. This week we have the pleasure of sitting down with one of the most fun new guests we've ever had! We have Heather Looney, a Designer & the Vice President of the luxury home builder Castle Homes! Andrew sits down with Heather to discuss building the happiest, healthiest & smartest home possible. They also discuss some fun insights about Heather, including what she recommends to maintain mental & physical wellness!
2023 Design Trends: Roundtable with Richard Anuszkiewicz, Kylee Chatham, Cara Highfield & Scott Moore
Couture & Construction
12/26/22 • 66 min
Welcome back to Season 5 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.
This week is not only our 88th episode of the podcast, but is also our season 5 finale! We have a very special episode planned to end the 5th season with a phenomenal round table discussion to look at the design trends on the horizon for 2023. Richard Anuszkiewicz takes over the mic as our host, with guests Kylee Chatham of Artistic Tile, Cara Highfield of Ferguson & Scott Moore of Textures Flooring!
These phenomenal guests join us at the table hosted by Richard to discuss the upcoming design trends for the new year. They also help give the listeners some incredible insight on what trends are leaving the market, as well as some great advice for your 2023 project!
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All About Landscape Lighting with Pelham McMurry
Couture & Construction
03/27/23 • 33 min
Welcome to Season 6 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.
This week, for our 90th episode of the podcast, we discuss everything under the sun that goes into landscape lighting. We have the pleasure of sitting down with Pelham McMurry of Light Up Nashville for an illuminating conversation!
Pelham joins us at the table to break down the importance of landscape lighting & to help shed light on what it can do for you in your space. From the perfect lumen level to lighting your summertime dinner party, to helping deter your home from the potential of break-ins, Pelham helps explain how landscape lighting can change your home!
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Fluent in Construction: A Female Contractor’s POV with Elizabeth Scruggs
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11/25/24 • 39 min
Welcome back to Couture and Construction! In today’s episode, host Andrew Denny sits down with Elizabeth Scruggs, the general contractor and principal designer of Superior Construction and Design, LLC. Elizabeth shares her unique journey as one of the few female contractors in Middle Tennessee, her early inspiration, and the evolution of her business into a full-service firm.
They discuss the importance of holistic design from foundations to furnishings, the role of education and community at High Point Market, and the intricacies of building a home tailored to clients' needs. Elizabeth also touches on the challenges and joys of her work, emphasizing the importance of thorough planning and design.
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Episode Timestamps:
01:15 Getting to Know Elizabeth Scruggs
02:32 Early Inspirations and First Steps in Design
03:52 Building the First Home and Entering Construction
07:01 Challenges and Learning Curves in Construction
11:09 Evolution of Superior Construction and Design
17:10 High Point Market and the Importance of Community
24:04 Planning and Budgeting for Dream Homes
28:13 Venturing into Commercial Projects
30:23 The Importance of Designers in Custom Homes
31:11 The Evolution of the Furniture Market
37:59 Rapid Fire Questions
Learn more about Elizabeth Scruggs and Superior Construction and Design
About Couture & Construction: Hosted by Andrew Denny of Textures Nashville, Couture & Construction is an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry. Through thoughtful conversations with makers and business owners, Couture & Construction is a weekly podcast that breaks down the luxury side of the construction industry. Join us as we share the stories and introduce you to the people behind beautiful spaces.
Follow us on Instagram!
Empowering the Black Design Community with Amhad Freeman
Couture & Construction
02/28/22 • 32 min
Welcome to Season 4 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.
We have the pleasure of beginning this season by highlighting the Black Design Community and sitting down with 3 phenomenal leaders. Each of these leaders share their thoughts on how the design world can better support the minority community. How do we engage, encourage, and support the next generation of BIPOC designers? How do we reshape design to foster a more diverse design community?
This week, our third leader is the pristine designer & returning guest, Amhad Freeman. Amhad joins us to discuss how his grandmother influenced him to follow his passions & even inspired him into entering the interior design world. He also discusses some fun insights into his big move to Chicago & how he managed his business during the transition!
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Empowering the Black Design Community with Donna Gilliam
Couture & Construction
02/13/22 • 46 min
Welcome to Season 4 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.
We have the pleasure of starting this season off by highlighting the Black Design Community and sitting down with 3 phenomenal leaders. Each of these leaders share their thoughts on how the design world can better support the minority community. How do we engage, encourage, and support the next generation of BIPOC designers? How do we reshape design to foster a more diverse design community?
This week, our first leader is the incredible Donna Gilliam of Donna Gilliam Interiors. Donna joins us to discuss being a leader not just in the Black Design Community, but in the Design Community itself. She also shares the fun yet stressful journey of how she navigated being the lead Interior Designer on the Museum of African American Music!
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Voices of Impact: Duane Vanhook
Couture & Construction
12/13/21 • 60 min
Welcome back to Season 3 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.
This week, for our 59th episode of the podcast & final episode of Season 3, we have the pleasure of sitting down to discuss a new side of the luxury build industry. We have on Duane Vanhook, the President of the Home Builders Association of Tennessee, as well as an Associate Professor at Middle Tennessee State University!
Duane joins us in the booth to discuss being a leader in the building industry of Tennessee & the path that led him to this role. He also gives us some incredible insight into what he sees as the future of building in this area & what to do if you are a young professional looking to break into the field!
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Voices of Impact: Kate Abney
Couture & Construction
12/06/21 • 52 min
Welcome back to Season 3 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.
This week, for our 58th episode of the podcast, we have the pleasure of sitting down with one of our most impactful new guests. We have on Kate Abney, the Homes Editor of the Southeast Edition at Luxe Interiors + Design!
Kate joins us in the booth to discuss being a leader in the interior design journalism field, as well as how she climbed the ladder to get to that point & what she believes is the cornerstone of journalism within design. She also gives us some incredible insight into what she sees as the future of print media & what is on the horizon for 2022!
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How to Host a Garden to Table Summer Soiree: the Live Season Finale Event!
Couture & Construction
05/23/22 • 28 min
Welcome to the Season 4 Finale of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.
For the last week in the month of May we are going to be doing our final dive into what you need to know about summer living. This week for our season finale we will be going behind the scenes with a live panel of guests to discuss everything that goes into hosting a garden-to-table summer soiree. We had the pleasure of sitting down with three incredibly talented & multifaceted women in business to answer all of our questions! Andrew is joined by Sarah Ruzic of Tennessee Kitchen Gardens, Laura Rodriguez the holistic chef & auto-immune disease warrior, and also Alexandra Rhett the founder of the marketing firm Exit Eleven Marketing.
Our amazing neighbors Kolo opened up their doors & invited us to sit down on their patio with these three amazing guests to discuss our season ending topic. We get a great array of advice from each guest & by the end of the episode, you will be an expert & have the confidence to host your very own garden-to-table summer soiree! There's also live listeners in the house that ask some of the questions that you may be thinking about during the recording. Enjoy!
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And again, a special thank you to our amazing friends at Kolo for hosting us!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Couture & Construction have?
Couture & Construction currently has 135 episodes available.
What topics does Couture & Construction cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Architecture, Design, Home, Nashville, Podcasts, Interior Design, Building, Arts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Couture & Construction?
The episode title 'Future Forecasting: The Nashville Aesthetic with Amanda Dease & Krissy Melendez' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Couture & Construction?
The average episode length on Couture & Construction is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of Couture & Construction released?
Episodes of Couture & Construction are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Couture & Construction?
The first episode of Couture & Construction was released on Mar 2, 2020.
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