Couture & Construction
Business & Finance
About
Couture & Construction is a weekly podcast, brought to you by Textures, that breaks down the luxury side of the construction industry. Join us as we share the stories and introduce you to the people behind beautiful spaces. Through conversations with interior designers, architects and luxury builders, host Andrew Denny aims to inspire, educate and strengthen the industry.
Episodes
- Why Long-Form Conversation Matters in the Trades with Robert Pelletier
Robert Pelletier, CEO of Pacific Hardwood, joins host Andrew Denny to discuss building enduring businesses in the trades. The conversation emphasizes the importance of long-form dialogue, trust, and listening as key strategic advantages, a…
- Designing for Memory with Rebecca Gardner.
Rebecca Gardner, founder and creative director of Houses & Parties, speaks with host Andrew Denny about her philosophy of designing for memory, focusing on creating environments that evoke feeling and linger long after an experience. The d…
- Storytelling as a Strategy — When Design Becomes a Brand with Brant Lyons & Dillon Arnold
Host Andrew Denny discusses design, branding, and storytelling as business strategy with Brant Lyons and Dillon Arnold. They explore how authenticity, craftsmanship, and legacy drive conversion and intentional creation in the digital age,…
- Design Meets Storytelling, The Path to Design Proper with Julia & Matt Ryan
Julia and Matt Ryan of Design Proper discuss their platform
- Women Leading the Narrative with Brand Interior Design
Andrew Denny interviews Malee Ann Cherry and KatieRose Berry from BRANDid about their design careers, intentional design, and building a woman-led studio. They discuss how asking questions, understanding codes, and visual storytelling crea…
- Fresh Chapters — Reinventing a Design Career with Anna Lisa Dobbs
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Season 11 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny welcomes Anna Lisa Dobbs, founder of Anna Lisa Design, a Nashville-based creative whose work spans interiors, antiques, florals, an…
- Designing with Intention — Stories of Value & Vision with Laura Lubin
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Season 11 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny welcomes Laura Lubin, the visionary founder and principal designer of Ellerslie Interiors, a distinguished design firm based in Nas…
- The Boom — Design’s New Era with Sara Hillery
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Season 11 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny sits down with Sara Hillery, the talented principal of Sara Hillery Interior Design, based in Richmond, Virginia. Sara shares her u…
- Behind the Cover — Crafting a Showhouse Story with Margot Shaw
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Season 11 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny welcomes Margot Shaw, the visionary founder and editor-in-chief of Flower Magazine. Margot takes us on an inspiring journey through…
- Designing for Yourself — The Most Personal Project with Jess Weeth
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Season 11 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny engages in a heartfelt conversation with Jess Weeth, founder of Weeth Home. From her successful career in fashion to establishing a…
- Resilience & Reinvention — The Renovation Story with Shawn Johnson East
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 11 of Couture & Construction! This season, The Art of Storytelling in Design, explores how personal histories, cultural influences, and lived experiences shape the spaces we call home. On today’s episode,…
- Published — Telling the Story Through Editorial with Jill Cohn
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Season 10 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny dives into the world of design publishing, exploring the vital role that editorial coverage plays in the luxury home industry. Join…
- From Blueprint to Bliss: The Fauver’s Dream Home Build Part 2 with Lori Paranjape, Emily & Dylan Fauver
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Season 10 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny continues the journey of building a custom home, focusing on the emotional and personal aspects of transforming a house into a home…
- Behind the Walls — Rough-In, Dry-In & Design Integration with Brady Fry and Jacob Leskowski
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Season 10 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny delves into the intricate world of mid-construction, focusing on the rough-in and dry-in phases of home building, where the unseen…
- The Foundation — Framing Structure & Interior Flow with Jay Harper & Marie-Joe Bouffard
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Season 10 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny takes us through the dynamic process of framing in home building, emphasizing the vital partnership between builders and designers.…
- The Blueprint — Architecture, Landscape & the Site Plan with Michael Katsaitis & Josiah Lockard
Send us Fan Mail 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 archite…
- Groundwork — Real Estate, Finance & Finding the Right Lot with Kelly Ladwig & Shawn Kaplan
Send us Fan Mail 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 as…
- 2024's Legacy and the Design Trends Defining 2025 with Haskell Harris
Send us Fan Mail 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 s…
- Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas with Roy Marcus
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Intuitive Design with Brad Ramsey
Send us Fan Mail 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 fir…
- Fluent in Construction: A Female Contractor’s POV with Elizabeth Scruggs
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Holiday Gifting Masterclass with Gift House
Send us Fan Mail 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 spe…
- Collaborating for the Client: Vendor Partnerships in Luxury Design with SAV Digital Environments
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Designing Tomorrow with American College of the Building Arts
Send us Fan Mail 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 S…
- Southern Elegance: Exploring Charleston Design with Betsy Berry
Send us Fan Mail 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 growi…
- Art of the Entry with Monica Lavin
Send us Fan Mail 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 significa…
- Seamless Comfort, Luxury Upholstery with Grant Trick
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Differences in Design, Coast to Coast with Linda Grasso and Katherine Nicholson
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Vintage Inspirations & Modern Innovations with JAM
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- True Innovation: Kym Gold's Path from Iconic Denim to Ceramic Art
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Modern Interpretations of Southern Architecture with D. Stanley Dixon
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- The Next Generation of Luxury Builders with Zach & Patrick Patton
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- From Blueprint to Bliss: The Fauver's Dream Home Build Pt. 1
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Regenerative Landscape Design with Josiah Lockard
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Trailblazing Women in Design - Roundtable Event at Artistic Tile's Flagship NYC Showroom
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Exploring Timeless Elegance in LA and Nashville with Becky Nielsen
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Preserving the Past, Designing the Future with Kevin Coffey
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- The Power of Plants with Trevor Bradshaw & Jamie Ward
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Elevating Entertainment Spaces in Luxury Homes with Ryan Shelton
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Designing for the Modern Man with Amhad Freeman
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- The Artistry of Greenhouse Design with Hartley Botanic
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Listener Mailbag: Your Questions Answered
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- What NOT to do in Design in 2024 with Lori Paranjape & Richard Anuszkiewicz
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Architectural Innovation Unveiled with Jeffrey Dungan
Send us Fan Mail 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 speci…
- Year-End Real Estate Review with Amy Pappas
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- On the Road: Exploring Charleston
Send us Fan Mail 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 everyth…
- The Design of Scent with Ranger Station
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- On the Road: Exploring Big Sky & Jackson Hole
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- On the Road: Exploring Alabama
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- On the Road: Exploring Kiawah Island
Send us Fan Mail 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 und…