The Art of the Nursery: Sara Adam Slywka on Nestig and Design
If you’ve ever fallen down a rabbit hole looking for the perfect crib or nursery chair , something stylish, safe, and built to last, chances are you’ve come across Nestig. This week on Talk Shop, Ariel is joined by Sara Adam Slywka, co-founder of Nestig, the beloved children’s furniture brand that’s redefining modern nursery design. Born from Sara’s passion for creating thoughtful, design-forward spaces for families, Nestig has quickly become known for its beautifully crafted cribs, furniture, and decor that balance form, function, and emotion.Before launching the company, Sara studied at Duke University and earned her MBA from Columbia Business School, where she met her co-founder at Nestig. Her background in merchandising and marketing helped shape her approach to building a brand that feels both elevated and deeply personal. Under her leadership, Nestig has built a devoted following of parents who care just as much about craftsmanship and sustainability as they do about style.—Learn more: https://www.nestig.com/Follow Nestig on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nestig/Explore Sara’s ShopMy storefront: https://shopmy.us/shop/casazitman?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid_sponsorship&utm_campaign=saraadam-storefront—Get Started on ShopMy TodayTo join Ariel and our Season 5 guests on ShopMy, create a free shopper account to build create a free shopper account to build wishlists and shop your favorite pieces: https://shopmy.us/home/shoppers?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid_sponsorship&utm_campaign=talkshop
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Building on Tradition: A Conversation with Bill Curtis & Russell Windham
Welcome back to a brand-new season of Talk Shop with Ariel Okin, brought to you by ShopMy! With ShopMy, you can discover and shop the pieces experts actually use and love in their own homes—all in one beautifully curated place.To kick off Season 5, Ariel sits down with two of the most respected names in American architecture: Bill Curtis and Russell Windham, founding principals of the award-winning Houston-based firm Curtis & Windham Architects.For more than three decades, Bill and Russell have collaborated to create homes and gardens that celebrate classical design through a modern lens—grounded in craftsmanship, proportion, and a deep respect for history, yet always infused with warmth and livability.Bill, who began his career working under the legendary architect Allan Greenberg, brings a scholar’s eye to architecture’s historic roots. Russell, whose background in both architecture and interiors lends a refined sensitivity to scale and comfort, complements that expertise with an instinct for how people truly live.Together, they’ve built a body of work that has been widely published and honored with countless awards, and most recently captured in their new book with Rizzoli, Building on Tradition—a stunning follow-up to their first monograph, A Vision of Place. Tune in as Ariel talks with Bill and Russell about their creative partnership, the evolution of their firm, and what it means to design homes that stand the test of time.—Learn more: https://www.curtisandwindham.com/Follow Bill and Russell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curtisandwindham/Explore their ShopMy storefront: https://shopmy.us/shop/curtisandwindham?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid_sponsorship&utm_campaign=curtisandwindham-storefront—Get Started on ShopMy TodayJoin Ariel and our Season 5 guests on ShopMy by creating a free shopper account, then start building wishlists and shopping your favorite pieces: https://shopmy.us/home/shoppers?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid_sponsorship&utm_campaign=talkshop
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Global Style, California Cool: A Conversation with Peter Dunham
This week on Talk Shop, Ariel is joined by the award-winning Los Angeles designer, Peter Dunham. Known for his signature California-cool-meets-international-chic style, Peter has built a multifaceted career that spans interior design, fabrics and wallpapers, and his iconic showroom, Hollywood at Home.Raised in France and educated in England, Peter made his way to New York before settling in Los Angeles in 1998, where he launched his design firm. Five years later, he introduced a textile and wallpaper collection that has become a beloved industry staple. In 2007, he opened Hollywood at Home, a destination for furnishings, textiles, and vintage finds that has since expanded from LA’s La Cienega Design Quarter to New York City.Most recently, Peter published his first book, The World of Peter Dunham: Global Style from Paris to Hollywood (Vendome), a celebration of his refined yet worldly design perspective.Tune in for a conversation about his journey, his inspirations, and what continues to drive his ever-evolving vision.—Learn more about Peter Dunman’s Textiles: https://peterdunhamtextiles.com/Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterdunhamdesign/And pick up his book now: https://www.vendomepress.com/products/the-world-of-peter-dunham
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Rebecca Gardner: A World of Beauty, Wit, and Celebration
This week on Talk Shop, Ariel is joined by the brilliant Rebecca Gardner, founder and creative director of Houses & Parties, a full-service events, interiors, and retail collective with homes in Savannah and New York. Named a top event designer by Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, Rebecca is known for creating unforgettable experiences and imaginative worlds, with her work featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, The Wall Street Journal, and beyond.Through Houses & Parties, she curates what she lovingly calls “unnecessaries,” collections brimming with wit, elegance, and delightfully unexpected treasures. And now, she adds “author” to her repertoire with the release of her debut book, A Screaming Blast (Rizzoli).Tune in for a conversation that dives into Rebecca’s unique creative vision and the irresistible joy she brings to everything she touches.—Learn more about House and Parties: https://housesandparties.com/Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housesandparties/Plus pick up her book now: https://www.rizzoliusa.com/book/9780847874255/
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Creators in the Home Space with ShopMy // Live from the Fenimore Lane Design Summit
This week on Talk Shop, we’re bringing you the second of our live-recorded panels from the Fenimore Lane Design Summit at the Mayflower Inn & Spa. In partnership with our friends at ShopMy—an invaluable tool for creators and brands alike—this conversation dives into the power of creators in the home space and how they build authentic, engaged communities.Moderated by Grace Beuley, Home & Design Editor at LUXE Interiors + Design, the panel features an incredible lineup: Tiffany Lopinsky, Co-Founder of ShopMyLouise Roe, Founder of Sharland EnglandEliza Harris, Chief Creative Officer of Sister Parish DesignErin Jennie, Founder of the Underwater Weaving Studio.Together, they share how they bring their unique perspectives into their work, their homes, and their digital platforms—offering inspiration and insights on creativity, connection, and the evolving role of creators in design.—Learn more about ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/homeFollow our panelists on Instagram:Tiffany Lopinsky: https://www.instagram.com/tifflopinsky/Louise Roe: https://www.instagram.com/louiseroe/Eliza Harris: https://www.instagram.com/eliza.c.harris/Erin Jennie: https://www.instagram.com/erinjennie/
About Talk Shop with Ariel Okin: A Fenimore Lane Production
Delve into the personal worlds of the top interior designers & tastemakers around the globe – interviewed by Ariel Okin, House Beautiful Next Wave Designer, Founder of Fenimore Lane, and Contributing Writer to Vogue, Architectural Digest, & Coveteur. These insightful conversations range from a designer’s favorite resources when sourcing for clients, to how creatives, shopkeepers, and artisans built their businesses, and more. Tune in each Wednesday as Ariel welcomes a new guest to discuss their career journey, design inspirations and even share a little advice for fellow design enthusiasts!
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