Ep. 287 Styling Secrets with Robin Zachary
12/13/22 • 59 min
This week we welcome New York based prop stylist Robin Zachary. After working as the Creative Director for Bridal Guide Magazine, Robin launched her prop styling career and has since founded The Prop Styling Experience: a popular prop styling workshop. Robin talks with us about how to start styling with the things you already have and love, advice for those looking to get into the field, and more about her book, Styling Beyond Instagram: Take Your Prop Styling Skills From the Square to the Street.
What You’ll Hear on This Episode:
- What exactly does a prop stylist do?
- What are some of the biggest misconceptions about prop styling?
- Advice for those looking to get into prop styling.
- What led Robin to develop both her workshop and book?
- How Instagram and Pinterest have changed the world of photography.
- Robin’s great advice on how you can make things look beautiful on a daily basis.
- How to find the perfect pillow cover for your sofa.
- Some of the inspiration behind Styling Beyond Instagram.
- A plug for Ballard - you can order any of our 350 fabrics and a pillow cover, and we will make it for you!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Decorating Dilemma:
First, you have an incredible start, and your photos already look like an “after” with all the great textures. Now let’s get into it. You absolutely can find some throw pillows that unite all the colors together, and something in the family of colors should be fine, maybe even some stripes to contrast from the patterns already in the space. The pillows on the brown leather chairs are a little overpowering in size for that really unique shape, so you may want to downsize in a roll pillow that is navy. to quiet down the busy chairs.
Take a page from Robin’s book to find something with a contrasting texture to your sofa, and maybe try to find a real nubby linen or something kind of woven. The great thing about pillow covers is that it's easy to replace them and try something new. So order some to bring them home, you can send them back if they don't work.
It would be great to decorate the mantel for the holidays, with branches, bows, candles, and other winter tidings that you can transition out after the Christmas season.
We would have items that are ready to pick up and move as you need the table but keep the table decorated, and we would have a low floral arrangement or plant with a wide bowl on the table.
You are a great stylist, and thank you for taking the time to write in!
This week we welcome New York based prop stylist Robin Zachary. After working as the Creative Director for Bridal Guide Magazine, Robin launched her prop styling career and has since founded The Prop Styling Experience: a popular prop styling workshop. Robin talks with us about how to start styling with the things you already have and love, advice for those looking to get into the field, and more about her book, Styling Beyond Instagram: Take Your Prop Styling Skills From the Square to the Street.
What You’ll Hear on This Episode:
- What exactly does a prop stylist do?
- What are some of the biggest misconceptions about prop styling?
- Advice for those looking to get into prop styling.
- What led Robin to develop both her workshop and book?
- How Instagram and Pinterest have changed the world of photography.
- Robin’s great advice on how you can make things look beautiful on a daily basis.
- How to find the perfect pillow cover for your sofa.
- Some of the inspiration behind Styling Beyond Instagram.
- A plug for Ballard - you can order any of our 350 fabrics and a pillow cover, and we will make it for you!
Mentioned in This Episode:
Decorating Dilemma:
First, you have an incredible start, and your photos already look like an “after” with all the great textures. Now let’s get into it. You absolutely can find some throw pillows that unite all the colors together, and something in the family of colors should be fine, maybe even some stripes to contrast from the patterns already in the space. The pillows on the brown leather chairs are a little overpowering in size for that really unique shape, so you may want to downsize in a roll pillow that is navy. to quiet down the busy chairs.
Take a page from Robin’s book to find something with a contrasting texture to your sofa, and maybe try to find a real nubby linen or something kind of woven. The great thing about pillow covers is that it's easy to replace them and try something new. So order some to bring them home, you can send them back if they don't work.
It would be great to decorate the mantel for the holidays, with branches, bows, candles, and other winter tidings that you can transition out after the Christmas season.
We would have items that are ready to pick up and move as you need the table but keep the table decorated, and we would have a low floral arrangement or plant with a wide bowl on the table.
You are a great stylist, and thank you for taking the time to write in!
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Ep. 286 Renovating a Country House with Country Living
We’ve got a great duo here this week on How to Decorate: Rachel Barrett, Editor in Chief of Country Living and acclaimed singer songwriter, serial house renovator and contributing Country Living writer Holly Williams. In the November issue of Country Living, we get to see the beautiful country house they renovated using some Ballard products. We hear the story of how they came to collaborate and the little details that turned out to be one big vision. They also talk about working in a tight timeline, along with some behind the scenes moments of a not so glamorous photo shoot. We also talk about fun ideas for ping pong rooms, how bold colors can make a big difference, and the importance of having a touchstone item.
What You’ll Hear on This Episode:
- How to create a cohesive vision for a project, especially when working in a tight timeline.
- Maybe you should look on Craigslist for real estate?
- How they incorporated an itch to use hunting lodge decor in their farmhouse.
- The importance of starting with a neutral color.
- Empowerment of happy accidents and being able to roll with things.
- The importance of having a “touchstone” item.
- Using brass lamps and skirted tables to create contrast.
- The importance of window coverings in the house.
- What to do if you have an eyesore in your home.
Mentioned in This Episode:
Decorating Dilemma:
Thank you for writing in! First, the fireplace already has contrast against the white wall and then the shelves are pretty high contrast, so, maybe something that's a little bit like richer, darker, and warmer color might help it feel like one unit. Next, a skirted table underneath the TV in some great fabric can be repeated in the same fabric on the windows.
And remember, bold fabric will change the world! It makes everything feel intentional and beautiful, without busting your bank. As far as curtain rods, check out luddite brass ones.
For color, Oakmoss by Sherwin Williams could work, or a Jasper or Moss Point Green.
Next Episode
Ep 288: Trials and Triumphs
It’s a fun trials and triumphs episode this week! We cover everything from fancy diffusers from Target to fill your home with lovely scents, and how pressure washing a white home can make a world of a difference. Liz finally tells the “tub story”, and we discuss how a new house doesn’t mean it comes without issues and putting some TLC into it. At the end, everyone shares their holiday plans and we dream about shopping in Paris.
What You’ll Hear on This Episode:
- Diffusers are great for old homes with a funky smell, or new homes with older dogs that also have a funky smell.
- Some tips for hosting a book club at your home.
- More on woven blinds and how they can level up a room.
- Some of the first steps
- What do you do with your kids when you’re having people over?
- Wait, do our kids actually think we’re cool?
- As Liz heads to Paris, we share some of our favorite places to shop there.
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