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Welcome back to Season 10 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny delves into the foundational stages of home building, highlighting the critical collaboration between architects, landscape architects, and builders.

 Joining Andrew are returning guests Michael Katsaitis, a Nashville-based architect known for his personalized designs, and Josiah Lockard, a nationally recognized landscape architect specializing in sustainable outdoor living. Together, they explore the intricacies of site analysis, the importance of understanding the land's story, and how early collaboration can lead to successful and harmonious designs.
 
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Welcome to Season 10 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny kicks off the new season with a deep dive into the essential first steps of building your dream home—starting with land, lending, and assembling the right team.

To help break it down, Andrew is joined by returning guest Kelly Ladwig, realtor and founder of Home on a Nashville Hill, and first-time guest Shawn Kaplan, a trusted mortgage advisor with Cross Country Mortgage. Together, they share expert insights on evaluating land, navigating today’s real estate market, and unders...

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Welcome to the season 9 finale! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny welcomes magazine editor and author Haskell Harris. Known for her work with Garden and Gun and her consulting firm, Haskell shares her insights on the standout design trends of 2024 and predictions for 2025. 

Andrew and Haskell also discuss the growing emphasis on wellness in home design, the importance of creating spaces for family gatherings, and more. Haskell also talks about her book, 'The House Romantics,' which explores the personal side of home design, and her Substack, 'Gander,' where she...

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In this episode of Couture & Construction, host Andrew Denny welcomes back Roy Marcus, brand ambassador of Artistic Tile, to discuss his experience at the recent Dallas Kips Bay Decorator Show House. They delve into the history and significance of the Kips Bay Show House, the design community in Dallas, and the unique challenges and successes of transforming a space into a luxurious showcase of interior design. Roy highlights the extraordinary materials and collaborations that made the event a visual feast, providing inspiration for design enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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In this episode of Couture & Construction, host Andrew Denny welcomes Brad Ramsey, founder of Brad Ramsey Interiors. Brad shares his journey from his early career steps in a Nashville design studio to launching his own firm in 2013. They explore Brad's design philosophy of listening with intent, leading with intuition, and designing with heart. 

They discuss the intricacies of translating client desires into tangible design elements, the evolution of the Nashville design scene, and the importance of balancing creativity with functionality. Andrew and Brad also touch on Brad's collaborative experiences, his love f...

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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 als...

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Welcome back to Couture & Construction! In today’s episode, host Andrew Denny explores the ins and outs of holiday gifting with Jennifer Geny Slice and Leslie Rolfe Hazen from the Nashville-based Gift House. Gift House specializes in full-service gifting, providing tailored solutions for corporate events, weddings, and special occasions. 

Andrew and our guests discuss the importance of meaningful, high-quality gifts, the role of local vendors, and the meticulous process of creating personalized gifts. Jennifer and Leslie offer expert advice on what makes a great gift, essential budgeting tips, and the significance of...

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Welcome back to Couture & Construction! In today’s episode, host Andrew Denny explores the importance of collaboration in the luxury design space with the team at SAV Digital Environments, a leader in home technology and smart solutions for luxury residences. 

Andrew and our guests discuss how vendors from different trades can collaborate to elevate the client experience in high-end residential projects. The guests share their insights on overcoming challenges, fostering relationships, and evolving expectations in the industry, particularly with the influence of younger, tech-savvy builders. 

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Welcome back to Couture & Construction! In today’s episode, host Andrew Denny explores the American College of the Building Arts (ACBA) in Charleston, SC. He is joined by Chad Urban, ACBA's CTO and adjunct professor, and Scott Moore, Texture's Vice President. 

They discuss the college's unique focus on traditional building arts like blacksmithing and timber framing, its innovative curriculum, and the opportunities it offers its attendees. They also highlight the vital role ACBA plays in preserving and modernizing artisan trades, ensuring these skills remain relevant in today's world.

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Welcome back to Couture & Construction! In today’s episode, host Andrew Denny sits with Betsy Berry, founder and principal designer of B. Berry Interiors, in Charleston, South Carolina. Betsy shares her journey from growing up in the Lowcountry to working for one of the top design firms in New York City and eventually starting her own firm.

Andrew and Betsy discuss Southern Charm, community, and historical preservation amidst modern influences. Highlights include the balancing act of growing a business and challenges such as the impact that weather has on historic homes. 

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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, t...

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Welcome back to the beginning of Couture & Construction's 9th Season! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.

For our fourth week back & our 125th episode of the podcast, we are so excited to have the chance to dive into the new topic of furniture upholstery. We are thrilled to have on the iconic furniture maker & upholsterer Grant Trick of Grant Trick Furnishings.

Grant teleconferences in with Andrew to discuss everything that has to get pieced together to make one of...

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Welcome back to the beginning of Couture & Construction's 9th Season! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.

For our third week back & our 124th episode of the podcast, we are excited to have the to travel out west to discuss design from coast to coast. We are so elated to have on brand new guest Linda Grasso of Ventura Blvd. & returning guest Katherine Nicholson of Peacock Alley!

Andrew travels to Los Angeles to sit down with Linda & Katherine to discuss...

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Welcome back to the beginning of Couture & Construction's 9th Season! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.

For our second week back & our 123rd episode of the podcast, we are elated to have the chance to dive into some new conversations about curating vintage pieces. We are so thrilled to have the chance to continue our season with a Joe McGuier & Megan Prime the Principals of JAM.

Joe & Megan teleconference in with Andrew to discuss everything that goes into their...

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Couture & Construction's 9th Season! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.

On our first week back for our 122nd episode of the podcast, we are so excited to have on one of the most exciting & accomplished guests we've ever had. We are so thrilled to have the chance to start our season with a fashion & business icon! Joining us we have Kym Gold, the founder & creative director of Dumae.

Andrew travels to Los Angeles...

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Welcome to the final episode of Couture & Construction's 8th Season! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.

This week, for our 121st episode of the podcast, we are so excited to have on one of the most awarded guests we've ever had.  We are so excited to have the chance to end our season with an iconic southern architect! Joining us we have D. Stanley Dixon, the owner & principal of D. Stanley Dixon Architect.

Andrew travels to Atlanta to sit d...

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Welcome back to Season 8 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.

This week, for our 120th episode of the podcast, we are so excited to have on some of incredible new guests.  We are so happy to have the chance to sit down with 2 of Nashville's newest & most exciting builders! Joining us we have Zach & Patrick Patton, the brothers behind Blackwolf Build.

Zach & Patrick come into the showroom to have an open table discussion covering everything about h...

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Welcome back to Season 8 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.

This week, for our 119th episode of the podcast, we are so excited to have on some of our most exciting guests since the beginning of C&C.  We are absolutely delighted to have the chance to sit down with 3 social media powerhouses to discuss the Fauver's real estate process & moving to Nashville! Joining us we have Emily & Dylan Fauver, who are joined by their real estate agent & o...

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Welcome back to Season 8 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.

This week, for our 118th episode of the podcast, we are so excited to welcome on a brand new guest. Josiah Lockard from Josiah Lockard & Associates joins us in the booth to discuss everything about regenerative landscape design!

Josiah sits down with Andrew to discuss the importance of designing for a more regenerative & sustainable environment. As an expert in his field he does an exceptional job...

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Welcome back to Season 8 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.

This week, for our 117th episode of the podcast, we are so excited to travel up to NY for a brand new Couture & Construction adventure.  We are absolutely delighted to have the chance to sit down with 3 powerhouses to discuss Trailblazing Women in Design! Joining us we have Lauren Cherkas of Artistic Tile,  Vanessa Deleon of Vanessa Deleon Associates & Lori Weitzner of Lori Weitzner, Inc..

Andrew tr...

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Welcome back to Season 8 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.

This week, for our 116th episode of the podcast, we are so excited to welcome on another brand new guest. Becky Nielsen from Becky Nielsen Interiors joins us in the booth to help us explore the timeless elegance of traditional design of LA & Nashville!

Becky sits down with Andrew to discuss the different avenues of traditional & timeless design between the 2 cities that she's done countless projects...

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Welcome back to Season 8 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.

This week, for our 115th episode of the podcast, we are so excited to welcome on a brand new guest. Kevin Coffey from C Kevin Coffey joins us in the booth to discuss everything about preserving historical significance while desigining for the future!

Kevin sits down with Andrew to discuss every avenue of designing for the present & future, while also respecting & preserving the design elements that...

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Welcome back to Season 8 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.

This week, for our 114th episode of the podcast, we have another very special episode recorded out of the booth with some of our favorite returning guests. We had the pleasure to take our recording equipment back over to SOHO House Nashville to record a conversation with delightful plant experts Trevor Bradshaw & Jamie Ward of Gardens of Babylon!

Andrew sits down with Trevor & Jamie to discuss...

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Welcome back to Season 8 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.

This week, for our 113th episode of the podcast, we are so excited to welcome on a brand new guest. Ryan Shelton from Twisted Pair Media joins us in the booth to discuss everything about elevating your entertainment space!

Ryan sits down with Andrew to discuss every avenue of integrating technology into your personal entertainment space & how it can elevate your home. He does an exceptional...

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Welcome back to Season 8 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.

This week, for our 112th episode of the podcast, we are so excited to welcome back one of our original podcast guests. Amhad Freeman from Amhad Freeman Interiors joins us back in the booth to discuss everything about designing for the modern man!

Amhad sits down with Andrew to discuss every aspect of designing for a specific client & how his company is rebranding. He does an...

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Welcome to Season 8 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.

This week, for our 111th episode of the podcast, we are so excited to have on a brand new guest to discuss one of our new favorite topics. Matt Tyler from the world renowned company Hartley Botanic joins us to discuss everything greenhouse related!

Matt sits down with Andrew to discuss every avenue of the design & build greenhouse world. He does an exceptional job explaining all of...

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Welcome back to Season 7 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.

This week, for our 110th episode of the podcast, Andrew sits down to end the season by returning to something we haven't done in a few years! You had questions & we have the answers. We are here in the studio to answer your questions for our second ever Listener Mailbag episode!

Andrew answers the top questions that listeners submitted to us & there's some amazing insight into...

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Welcome back to Season 7 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.

This week, for our 109th episode of the podcast, we have another very special episode recorded out of the booth with some of our favorite returning guests. We had the pleasure to take our recording equipment back over to SOHO House Nashville to record a conversation with talented powerhouse designers Lori Paranjape & Richard Anuszkiewicz!

Andrew sits down with Lori  & Richard  to discuss where design trends are he...

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Welcome back to Season 7 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.

This week, for our 108th episode of the podcast, we have a very special episode to kick off the New Year & our first ever Textures Nashville Architectural Collaboration. We had the pleasure to take our recording equipment over to SOHO House Nashville to record a conversation with renowned Architect, Jeffrey Dungan!

Jeff sits down with Andrew & Scott to discuss everything pertaining to his particular innovation within...

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Welcome back to Season 7 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.

This week, for our 107th episode of the podcast, we are so excited to have on a brand new guest to discuss one of our favorite topics. Amy Pappas, a top member of the LCT Parks Realty Team joins us to discuss our year end real estate review!

Amy joins Andrew in the booth to discuss how the real estate market has shifted here this year...

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Welcome back to Season 7 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.

This week, for our 106th episode of the podcast, we comb over everything about Andrew & Scott's recent trip to historic Charleston, South Carolina! They also were able to squeeze in a jobsite interview with Bryant Dyess the Owner & Founder of Encore Reclaimed Lumber & Millwork.

Scott joins Andrew in the booth this season to discuss their road explorations & what they are gaining from each new traveling experience...

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Welcome to Season 7 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.

This week, for our 105th episode of the podcast, we are so excited to have a brand new guest & topic. Steve Soderholm, the founder & creator of Ranger Station joins us to discuss the design of scent!

Steve joins Andrew in the booth to discuss his path to becoming an iconic perfumer. Whether it's his humble beginnings in the music industry, his first big candle idea that blew...

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Welcome to Season 7 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.

This week, for our 104th episode of the podcast, we tackle every aspect of Scott's recent trip out West. Traveling from Big Sky then through Yellowstone & finally making his way to Jackson Hole before coming back home to Nashville!

Scott joins Andrew in the booth this season to discuss their road explorations & what they are gaining from each new traveling experience. Whether it's the hospitality shown to...

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Welcome to Season 7 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.

This week, for our 103rd episode of the podcast, we dive into every aspect of Andrew & Scott's recent trip to Alabama. From Birmingham to Lake Martin & then to Mountain Brook and back home to Nashville!

Scott joins Andrew in the booth this season to discuss their road explorations & what they are gaining from each new traveling experience. Whether it's the hospitality shown to them by local Architects...

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Welcome to Season 7 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.

This week, for our 102nd episode of the podcast, we discuss everything under the sun that went into Andrew & Scott's recent trip to Kiawah Island. From our home in Nashville to Kiawah Island & back!

Scott joins Andrew in the booth this season to discuss their road explorations & what they are gaining from each new traveling experience. Whether it's the hospitality shown to them by local Architects, or...

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Welcome to Season 7 of Couture & Construction! We are an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry.

This week, for our 101st episode of the podcast, we have a very special episode to kick off the 7th season with three phenomenal guests & a brand new conversation. We had the pleasure to take our recording equipment over to SOHO House Nashville to record a conversation about Nashville Design Week!

Veronica Foster (Director of Communications), Shanese Brown  (Co-Director of Programming) & Stephanie Richardson (Co-Director of Programming) sit d...

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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 100th episode of the podcast, we do something brand new to celebrate this milestone & end our 6th season of the podcast. We had the pleasure to take our recording equipment on the road to set up at the acclaimed Atlanta Decorative Arts Center!

Katie Miner (General Manager of ADAC), Jenni Bonura (President & CEO of Harry Norman, REALTORS) & Mark Williams (founding principal of Mark...

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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 99th episode of the podcast, we do something brand new to start off the count down to our 100th episode. We have the absolute delight to take our recording equipment on the road to set up at the renowned Porter Flea market!

Katie Vance, the founder of Porter Flea returns to the podcast to kick off the episode accompanied by her husband & fellow...

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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 98th episode of the podcast, we delve into small business & what a successful small business owner wishes he would've known from the beginning. We have the pleasure of sitting down with an exciting new guest, Dillon Arnold of Haus of Black!

Dillon joins us in the booth to discuss how his business was built & has transformed over the years. He provides just phenomenal...

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