Podcast, Ep. 339: Grand Millenial Decorating with Emma Bazilian and Stephanie Diaz

Charm School

Charm School Book Cover

Our guests this week are Emma Bazilian and Stephanie Diaz, the authors of Charm School: The Schumacher Guide to Traditional Decorating for Today. Emma is a designer, writer, editor, and content director at F. Schumacher & Co. Stephanie is the art director at F. Schumacher & Co. In our chat, they talk about the path that led them to work together and the research and organization that went into Charm School.

We discuss the balance between traditional and modern elements and the fun of identifying and incorporating small touches of traditional decorating throughout the design process.

Charm School Book Interior

Order your own copy of Charm School here.

What You’ll Hear This Episode:

  • The origins of the “grand millennial” movement.
  • How Emma and Stephanie learned to appreciate different styles yet still focus on their individual strengths.
  • The process of how Charm School mixes archival images with present-day designers and how they found a balance to showcase both the traditional and modern.
  • We take a trip down memory lane and remember some of our favorite memories of childhood bedrooms.
  • Why it’s cool to embrace the “uncool” elements of design, such as matching, but not to go too overboard.
  • The appeal of canopy beds and bed skirts.
  • A special bonus? When your home decor can help you hide something.
  • The doll collection that is still very much remembered in the present day.
  • Tips for bringing in handmade and bespoke design elements that tell a story and reflect your personal touch.
  • Emma and Stephanie’s predictions for the future of design trends.

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Happy Decorating!

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Kelley Bostian

Kelley enjoys a light and livable home and is always searching for that perfect finishing touch. Here on How to Decorate, it's his goal to help you bring your own unique design vision to life.

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    Erin

    December 19, 2023

    Would love to see the Nancy Braithwaite article if you are able to share a link with photos of it or access to it. Thanks!

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