Classic & Curious

What Quiet Luxury Really Means: Timeless Style with Benjamin Deaton

What if quiet luxury has less to do with what you own—and everything to do with how you make people feel? In this episode, Anne welcomes interior designer Benjamin Deato

Emily Post Wedding Stories & Modern Etiquette with Lizzie Post

What makes a wedding truly meaningful—and how do you plan one without losing sight of why you are getting married? Lizzie Post, great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post a

Traditional Design Never Left: Eric Ross on Creating a Timeless Home

In this episode of Classic & Curious, Anne welcomes celebrated interior designer and author Eric Ross, founder and principal of Eric Ross Interiors, for a thoughtful conv

The New Meaning of Luxury: Rosemary Hallgarten on Sustainability and Craftsmanship

In this episode of Classic & Curious, Anne Kokoskie sits down with Rosemary Hallgarten, founder of one of the world’s most admired luxury textile houses.  A British-born

Carrying a Design Legacy Forward with Dana Ferraro

What does it mean to honor someone’s legacy while finding the confidence to create your own? In this deeply moving episode of Classic & Curious, Anne Kokoskie welcomes D

The Secrets to a Perfect Soirée with Award Winning Event Designer, David M. Handy

In this episode of Classic & Curious, Anne sits down with celebrated event designer David M. Handy for a conversation on the art of entertaining, timeless design, and cre

From Atlanta to Paris: Discovering the Huff Harrington Collection

This week, Anne welcomes Ann Huff and Meg Harrington, the visionary duo behind Huff Harrington, for a conversation on how a meeting over lunch in Atlanta grew into one of

Finding your Design Voice & Brand Identity with James Thomas

In this episode, Anne sits down with James Dolenc and Tom Riker, the founders of James Thomas, to explore their unconventional path from corporate careers to building one

The Art of Collected Interiors with Carolyn Kendall

In this episode, award-winning interior designer Carolyn Kendall, founder of Alcott Interiors, joins Anne for a rich conversation on collected living, Southern hospitalit

The Power of Music and Storytelling with Acclaimed Trumpeter Dominick Farinacci

In this soulful episode of Classic & Curious, Anne sits down with internationally acclaimed jazz trumpeter, composer, and storyteller Dominick Farinacci for a conversatio

The Balancing Act: Design, Motherhood & Staying True to Yourself with Meg Lonergan

In this Mother’s Day episode, Anne welcomes Houston-based interior designer Meg Lonergan for a heartfelt conversation about creativity, motherhood and building a life and

The Power of Travel: Connection & Storytelling with Tanya Rose

In this episode, Anne sits down with Tanya Rose, founder of Mason Rose and host of the widely celebrated podcast Travel Secrets to explore the deeper meaning behind trave

A New Take on Living Beautifully: Inside Charleston's Wentworth with Blake Sams

Today's guest is Blake Sams founder of Gregory Blake Sams Events an award-winning event planning firm known for its flawless execution located in Charleston and New York

Lost Fox Inn: The Escape Everyone’s Whispering in Litchfield County

Just beyond New York City, Litchfield County has quietly become one of the most coveted escapes. And at its heart is a destination as thoughtful as it is transporting.  I

Sourcing The Cotswolds: The Buying Trip You’ve Been Dreaming Of!

What does it really look like to shop for antiques in the Cotswolds—and do it well? In this episode of Classic and Curious, we’re joined by Tammi, founder of Claiborne

From Ralph Lauren to AD100: Patrick Mele Celebrates Color in Interior Design

Today on Classic & Curious, I’m joined by AD100 designer Patrick Mele, whose colorful design journey began at Kate Spade and Ralph Lauren before building  one of today’s

Elegance, Lived: Remembering Hubert de Givenchy with Linda Jane Holden

There are certain lives that feel like a masterclass in grace — lived with intention, elegance, and a reverent attention to detail. We may know the names, admire the work

Antiques, Heritage, and Timeless Style in Litchfield County

In this episode, we’re inviting you into the world of Pasquale Et Maurice Home, a destination for antiques, artisanal textiles, home décor, and bespoke interior design se

On Creating a Sense of Place with McBournie Richards Interior Design Firm

Welcome to our 50th episode, a milestone we are proud to celebrate with two designers whose work embodies the very spirit of thoughtful living. We're joined by Gary McBou

The Ritual of Tea: Mindful Living with Plain-T

While there are many elements that shape how we live, nothing is more personal than how we care for ourselves. It is one of the oldest and most nourishing rituals in the