How'd She Do That?

In today's episode, we welcome Dallas native, Gresham Meek onto the podcast!

Like most young girls, Gresham grew up making friendship bracelets for her and her friends. However, her hobby quickly swelled to a passion and she began designing and creating jewelry to sell, holding her first trunk show in the 6th grade. Upon college graduation, Gresham dedicated herself to her craft and set out to turn her passion into a full-time job. Fast forward nine years later and hundreds of retailers internationally carry the Gresham brand and she has a flourishing e-commerce site bursting with colorful jewelry, home décor, art, clothing, and more.

The collection has expanded to embrace her multi-faceted design talents, creating a lifestyle brand that is quintessentially Gresham – curated, effortless, and lively. The company, her namesake Gresham, continues to expand rapidly. She focuses on creating a team-oriented work environment based on kindness, creativity, and a cohesive work ethic. As CEO and Creative Director, Gresham believes joy to be contagious and a fundamental cornerstone for long-term success. As such, she plans to continue growing her business always placing this joy at the center and spreading kindness like confetti. We know you'll love today's episode!

Today's guest is Ariel Okin, founder of Ariel Okin Interiors. Ariel's New York-based, full-service interior design firm specializes in luxury residential, commercial, and hospitality projects across the country. Ariel’s signature style can be interpreted as “traditional with a twist” – warm, livable, and elegant spaces, with an edited, contemporary and practical approach. A deft use of color, emphasis on clean lines, and mix of bespoke and antique items are hallmarks of her aesthetic, yet no two projects are alike.

Ariel established her firm in 2016 and has since been featured and profiled in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, Domino, Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, and New York Magazine, among others. In 2022, she was recognized as one of House Beautiful’s Next Wave Designers, an exclusive list of the top interior design talent in the country.

In 2021, she was named a House & Garden Gold List Designer, and Elle Decor declared “Okin’s impeccable design efforts are striking.” In 2019, Ariel’s work for Lena Dunham’s West Village home graced the cover of the Fall issue of Domino; Ariel also designed the New York Headquarters for Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop that same year.

Ariel has launched multiple capsule collections – in Spring 2022; she debuted a wallpaper line with The Mural Source at High Point Market; in 2021, an accessory collection with One Kings Lane; in 2020, a wallpaper collection with Chasing Paper. A lighting and rug collection and her first book are in the works for 2022/23.

Separate from her design work, Ariel also helms her editorial and e-commerce site, Fenimore Lane, a menagerie of interior design inspiration, interviews, and a shop focused on all things home and lifestyle.

In addition to designing, Ariel is a contributing writer to Vogue.com, Architectural Digest, and Domino.

Current residential projects range across the country, from Park Avenue and Central Park West to Locust Valley, NY, and Greenwich, CT. Ariel lives in Westchester, NY with her husband, two daughters, and dog, Charlie.

Today's guest, Jillian Moorhead began her fashion journey at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Prior to graduating, she landed a role with the iconic House of Chanel in the accessories department. It was here that she further developed an appreciation and love for all accessories. Following Chanel, Jilly embarked on a fifteen-year tenure with Ralph Lauren, where she notably worked closely with Mr. Lauren and team for the launch Polo for Women. Additionally, she liaised with luxury retailers including Saks Fifth Avenue, Harrods and Neiman Marcus to oversee the in-store assortment of the RL brand.

In 2015, Jilly relocated to Jackson Hole, Wyoming with her husband. Recognizing the drastic change in culture (and temperature), Jilly began developing the idea of a luxury, lifestyle accessory that married her city roots to the beautiful landscape of a winter resort town. Channeling her feminine and classic aesthetic, she created a luxe, colorful, warm and sportif accessory at an accessible price.

Stay warm on the slopes or at the beach this winter (with Powder Puff) as you listen to our final episode of the year!