Dear Alice | Interior Design

Hosting for the Holidays | How to be a Generous Host

In this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about how to be a generous host. From the food you choose, the music you play, the lighting, and even the set up of the furniture. - Introduction 1:13- Being the Host/Hostess 6:28- Music 11:11- Games/Entertainment 17:01- Question on Updating Art 23:04“Be pretty if you can, witty if you must, but be gracious if it kills you.” 2:16

The Jewelry of Your Home | How Lighting Can Elevate Your Space

In this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about the importance of choosing the right lighting. In addition to the typical standards of hanging height, finishes and use of lamps, we tell you about our favorite lighting designers and why they get us excited. Most importantly, we share what lighting tricks make you look the best. - General Rules for Hanging Lights 1:15- Examples of Lighting Bids 8:12- Lamps 14:12- Finishes of lighting 23:31- Favorite Lighting Designers 31:12“I think that that’s a common mistake that we see when we go into most homes. We’ll often go in with clients if they're buying an existing property and it seems like in general most homes, the lighting is too small in the room or they don’t even hang chandeliers…” 5:29

What’s Below Your Feet | Flooring

In this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about the daunting task of choosing flooring. Learn when and where to use an area rug, what spaces work better with carpet vs wood or tile and finally, how to transition between each, to give your home a flow you will love to live in.- Types of Flooring 3:17- When to use wood, carpet, or tile 11:13- Rugs 16:55- Making all Parts work together 18:29- Last Words of Advice when Shopping 21:31“When you’re looking at all your rugs, just print them all out, look at them all together maybe before you purchase that next one, and make sure it’s going to get along with what you already have.” 20:30https://www.instagram.com/alicelaneinteriors/https://www.instagram.com/alicelanehome/https://alicelanehome.com/https://www.facebook.com/AliceLaneHomehttps://www.pinterest.com/alicelanehome/https://www.youtube.com/alicelanehomecollectionsaltlakecity

One of the Quickest Ways to Redecorate your Room | Wall Coverings

in this episode of Dear Alice, we talk about Wall Coverings. We discuss topics including how to pick your paint, types of paint, how to address the ceiling, accent walls, and wallpaper. These aesthetic choices can make one the biggest impact for a minimal investment. - How can we pick the perfect color? 5:05- The Fifth Wall (The Ceiling) 14:14- Accent Walls 19:44- Wallpaper 22:56“Paint is the biggest impact you can make in a room for the least amount of money. So let’s just get it right..”https://www.instagram.com/alicelaneinteriors/https://www.instagram.com/alicelanehome/https://alicelanehome.com/https://www.facebook.com/AliceLaneHomehttps://www.pinterest.com/alicelanehome/https://www.youtube.com/alicelanehomecollectionsaltlakecity

Starting With The Rug | Space Planning & The Foundation of Your Room

Always Start with the RUG! The Rug is the biggest piece of art in the room and the foundation of creating your space. Understanding how the whole room functions start by picking out the rug, which is why you don't start with a small one. In this episode, we talk about the 'flying carpet effect,'how to pick the right rug for your space, the different between hand-knotted oushak rugs, blanket rugs, jute rugs, machine rugs, and country styles, Carpeting, carpet cleaning, and heaps more. Remember these topics come directly come from your questions on social media so make sure you hit us up with the links below.https://www.instagram.com/alicelaneinteriors/https://www.instagram.com/alicelanehome/https://alicelanehome.com/https://www.facebook.com/AliceLaneHomehttps://www.pinterest.com/alicelanehome/https://www.youtube.com/alicelanehomecollectionsaltlakecity

A Lifestyle Approach to Interior Design; Origins

From starting as an art director in advertising to taking the scene with Alice Lane & Alice Lane Interiors we break down the beginnings of how we got the name, Alice Lane. Let us tell our stories about how we got here and why you should listen to us!https://alicelanehome.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicelanehome/ & https://www.instagram.com/alicelaneinteriors/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AliceLaneHomePinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alicelanehome/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/alicelanehomecollectionsaltlakecity

All About Dear Alice | Start Here

Dear Alice is an Interior Design podcast brought to you by Suzanne Hall and Jessica Bennett, the spunky geniuses behind Alice Lane Interior Design. These two ladies break down the highest end of the design and interior fashion world through their beautiful lifestyle approach with a heaping dose of wit and taste.https://www.instagram.com/alicelaneinteriors/https://www.instagram.com/alicelanehome/https://alicelanehome.com/https://www.facebook.com/AliceLaneHomehttps://www.pinterest.com/alicelanehome/https://www.youtube.com/alicelanehomecollectionsaltlakecity