Sue Wadden is the Director of Color Markeing at Sherwin-Williams. We talk about 2021 Colormix Color Forecast, a collection of 40 hues across four storytelling palettes that designers and homeowners can expect to see more of in 2021.

Tiana Webb Evans is marketing and communications professional and a key figure in the arts, advocating for diversity in the industry. Prior to founding ESP Inc, Tiana worked in the role of Communications Director at Phillips Auctioneers, a global corporation focused on the sale of Contemporary Art. She was instrumental in organizing Paddles On, the first auction dedicated to digital art, which was organized in conjunction with Tumblr. Working as Communications Director, her role involved a combination of corporate communications, crisis management, strategic partnerships, and client development through programming and events. Tiana is a longtime supporter of the Studio Museum in Harlem and the Museum or Art and Design in New York. In addition to being a member of the Rush Arts artist advisory board, she has been a guest curator for LIFEbeat’s Sound of Art and has hosted exhibitions for a number of emerging and mid-career artists.

Tenlie Mourning is someone that needs to be on your radar. I found her on instagram, where she challenges companies to pledge to Make Space for BIPOC to have a seat at the collaboration table. "Changing the visual landscape of the consumer home category. We are calling for home decor brands and media outlets to pledge that 13% of annual creative, content and collaborations will be produced by and/or feature a black creator."

If you are an interior designer & you need to tighten up your brand. IDCO is the ONLY place you should be looking!! Just read their manifesto!

We are designers, writers, & creators. We specialize in branding. web design, and instagram management for interior designers. IDCO STUDIO is a boutique creative agency, crafting brands built around beautiful living.

Arianne Bellizaire is a force of Nature. She is highly sought after interior designer in Baton Rouge, Louisana, as well as an AMAZING videographer. And let me be clear, you NEED to take her course on how to video like a pro! She is full of wisdom & is super talented!

This is part III of my discussion with Hadley Keller. Today's topic is Plantations & the ugly history that no one talks about. We discuss how historians describe these places as beauty & elegance. When the truth is there is A LOT of ugliness that occurred daily & that they were built by slaves.

I have attached a few plantations that you can research:

She's back! Hadley and I continue our discussion on Race in America and next steps. Here are a few topics we discussed:

Courtey McLeod is a financial guru, showhouse queen & a super smart woman!

Courtney McLeod is the founder and principal of Right Meets Left Interior Design, an award-winning, full-service design studio located in the heart of the Flatiron District in Manhattan. Her work has been featured in print both in the US and abroad - including Luxe Interiors + Design, Modern Luxury, House Beautiful, and the cover of Aspire Design + Home. She is a High Point Market Authority Style Spotter and included on the 2019 list of emerging designers by Luxe Interiors + Design Magazine. The name Right Meets Left perfectly reflects our approach to the design process - rooted in an ideal balance of innovative design (right brain) and analytical rigor (left brain). We utilize a kaleidoscopic toolbox of texture, pattern, and color to create a singular and cohesive expression of each client’s unique personality and lifestyle. We understand a professional process and flawless execution are a top priority for our clients.

Hadley Keller is a writer and editor based in New York, covering design, interiors, and culture. She served as Associate Market Editor, Design Reporter, and News Editor for Architectural Digest and AD PRO before joining House Beautiful, where she continues to cover the work of talented interior designers. Hadley is a staunch maximalist who has been known to “rescue” unwanted furniture from the streets of New York. She loves travel, cooking, entertaining, and visiting museums as often as she can.

Drew McGukin tackles the interior design world with a unique level of energy, great pace, and integrity. He is known for a touch of the unexpected, combined with beautiful textures and bold patterns that vibrate with a perfect amount of sophistication, warmth, innovation, style, and approachability. Graduating from the New York School of Interior Design in May 2010, Drew kicked off the lead designer in his own New York-based firm in October 2010.

While Classically trained, this self-proclaimed pattern-addict has fast become one of the leading contemporary designers in today’s market. “I’ve never been a wallflower,” says Drew. “Neither are my interiors.” In 2019, Introspective Magazine described Drew as designing “with a commanding intelligence and an ability to articulate his ideas sharply and clearly – a rare quality among younger designers, who often struggle to describe their work. And his aesthetic is anything but recessive. His style is forthright and high impact, characterized by strong and graphic patterns deployed with confidence and skill while avoiding eyeball-straining shades that can be visually overwhelming.”

The International Furnishings & Design Association quickly recognized Drew’s Signature style and named him a Rising Star. Drew has sat on various designer advisory councils including the ASID Board of Directors and the New York Design Center’s Access to Design Referral Network. He has also engaged as a creative consultant for renowned industry giants like Cosentino, Delta Facet Company, and Monogram. His work is regularly featured through traditional and nontraditional media, and a favorite across numerous social channels. His portfolio remains a standout on heavy-hitting digital design platforms like 1stdibs and Houzz – a nod to his extraordinary online following. In 2018 Drew launched his first capsule furnishings collection with Crate & Barrel.

Drew McGukin Interiors design innovative interiors across the United States that tell a story by combining bold choices and rich textures to create subtle, sophisticated designs that require you take notice, then relax and enjoy.