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Slow Style Home: Decorating Personal, Meaningful Interiors

Zandra Zuraw

423 episodes

4 days ago

In this episode, I talk with the wonderfully creative Fariha Nasir about how she transformed her builder-grade house into a deeply personal, heritage-rich home through bold DIY projects and meaningful design. Fariha shares how reconnecting with her Pakistani roots shifted her entire approach to style, leading her to incorporate block prints, color, pattern, and handmade details throughout her home. We walk through her favorite spaces, discuss the power of learning new skills, and explore how ...

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In this episode, I talk with the wonderfully creative Fariha Nasir about how she transformed her builder-grade house into a deeply personal, heritage-rich home through bold DIY projects and meaningful design. Fariha shares how reconnecting with her Pakistani roots shifted her entire approach to style, leading her to incorporate block prints, color, pattern, and handmade details throughout her home. We walk through her favorite spaces, discuss the power of learning new skills, and explore how ...

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Slow Style Home: Decorating Personal, Meaningful Interiors

From Cookie-Cutter to Culture-Rich: Fariha Nasir’s DIY Journey Home

In this episode, I talk with the wonderfully creative Fariha Nasir about how she transformed her builder-grade house into a deeply personal, heritage-rich home through bold DIY projects and meaningful design. Fariha shares how reconnecting with her Pakistani roots shifted her entire approach to style, leading her to incorporate block prints, color, pattern, and handmade details throughout her home. We walk through her favorite spaces, discuss the power of learning new skills, and explore how ...

4 days ago

41 minutes

Slow Style Home: Decorating Personal, Meaningful Interiors

Creative Homes Come From Curiosity with Michal Silver of Christopher Farr Cloth

In this episode of the Slow Style Home Podcast, I speak with Michal Silver, Creative Director at Christopher Farr Cloth, whose work is guided by curiosity, collaboration, and a deep respect for history. Michal shares how their textiles and wallpapers grow slowly from long conversations with artists, archives, and craftspeople around the world—allowing time for ideas to unfold rather than following fast-paced production cycles. She reflects on the joy of being pushed out of her comfort zone, t...

1 week ago

33 minutes

Slow Style Home: Decorating Personal, Meaningful Interiors

Managing The Stuff We Already Have Before The Holidays Hit with Tracy McCubbin

In this episode of the Slow Style Home podcast, I talk with professional organizer Tracy McCubbin about how to approach the holidays with less clutter and more intention. Tracy shares what it’s been like helping clients rebuild after the LA fires and how loss reshapes our relationship with stuff. We discuss mindful giving, thoughtful donations, and finding joy in using what we already have. Her reminder stayed with me: your home should support you, not overwhelm you—and small, simple steps ca...

2 weeks ago

23 minutes

Slow Style Home: Decorating Personal, Meaningful Interiors

Designers at Home: Craftsman Bungalow & Antiques, 1700s to Mid-Century with Julia Chasman

If you’ve ever wondered how a designer really lives, you’ll love this week’s “Designers at Home” episode. I visited Julia Chasman in her Pasadena Craftsman, and her home is a masterclass in warmth, humor, and fearless pattern mixing. We talk about her buffalo-check chair from the Pasadena Showcase, the story behind her antique Steinway, and why a little imperfection—and a wink of whimsy—makes a room come alive. Julia’s space feels like Slow Style in motion: personal, soulful, and ful...

3 weeks ago

33 minutes

Slow Style Home: Decorating Personal, Meaningful Interiors

How To Use Color, Pattern and Texture to Tell Personal Stories with Vern Yip

In this final episode of the season, I get to sit down with the one and only Vern Yip—yes, that Vern Yip! You probably know him from his trailblazing days on design television, but today he joins me to talk about his beautiful new book, Color, Pattern, Texture. We dive into everything from the deeply personal story of a scroll his mother carried while fleeing communist China, to how he uses those kinds of meaningful objects as the foundation for timeless design. Vern shares why starting with ...

1 month ago

43 minutes

Slow Style Home: Decorating Personal, Meaningful Interiors

From Moroccan Souks to Your Living Room: The Art of Global Mixing with Stephanie Rudloe

In this episode, I talk with designer and shop owner Stephanie Rudloe about her work with Marrakesh Designs and her long collaboration with Moroccan artisans. Stephanie shares how she first fell in love with Moroccan craft, from rugs and doors to brass lighting and pottery, and how these handmade pieces bring depth and character into our homes. We also explore how to layer just a touch of Morocco into everyday interiors in a way that feels natural and personal without going overboard or being...

1 month ago

32 minutes

Slow Style Home: Decorating Personal, Meaningful Interiors

Sustainable Brands and Affordable Beauty with Molly Carter

In this episode, I sit down with designer and shop owner Molly Carter, whose passion for sustainability and storytelling in design is contagious. We talk about what it means to buy with your values, how she sources everything from hundred-year-old rugs to locally made candles, and why slowing down matters when you’re building a home. Molly shares the stories behind her favorite projects, including a wine country retreat and a mid-century gem in Placerville, and reminds us that every choice—fr...

2 months ago

22 minutes

Slow Style Home: Decorating Personal, Meaningful Interiors

Natural vs. Man Made: Why your Floors, Countertops and Walls Want Real Stone with Breda & Guy Kellner

In this episode, I sit down with Breda and Guy Kellner of Paris Ceramics to talk about their extraordinary work with natural and reclaimed stone. I’ve long admired how they honor the history and geology of each material, transforming salvaged slabs into flooring, fireplaces, and surfaces that feel both timeless and deeply alive. We talk about what it means to live with materials that change and age, why patina is worth celebrating, and how true craftsmanship connects us to the past while shap...

2 months ago

22 minutes

Slow Style Home: Decorating Personal, Meaningful Interiors

The Art-First Approach: Color, Pattern, and Personality in Interior Design with Natalie Papier

In this episode, I talk with Natalie Papier about her new book, “Start With the Art”. Natalie explains why the art you choose—whether it’s from a flea market, your kids, or a gallery—can and should be the starting point for designing a room. We discuss how art can shape color palettes, patterns, and materials, and why it tells the real story of a home. Natalie also shares examples from her own spaces, offers advice on experimenting with paint and scale, and emphasizes the importance of adding...

2 months ago

32 minutes

Slow Style Home: Decorating Personal, Meaningful Interiors

Updating Your Kitchen The Slow Style Way, Featuring Barbara Ballinger and Margaret Crane

Looking back, my kitchen has gone through many lives. It started with painted cabinets and bamboo floors on a tight budget, then evolved through a moody green phase during COVID before finally landing on a navy-and-white look inspired by the sea. Along the way, we tiled to the ceiling, swapped in a gorgeous Bertazzoni stove, shiplapped the ceiling, and added furniture pieces to make it feel warm and lived-in rather than purely functional. Each change taught me something about color, materials...

2 months ago

38 minutes

Slow Style Home: Decorating Personal, Meaningful Interiors

Listener Spotlight: Global Style with Maria Resto

In this episode, I talked with Maria Resto, a longtime listener whose Chicago home reflects her love of travel, vintage finds, and evolving style. She shared how over 25 years she’s layered antiques, global pieces, bold textiles, and personal items—like a burgundy sofa and a juju hat—learning through trial and error to create rooms full of character. Maria also plans to highlight more of her Puerto Rican heritage, blending family history with her eclectic style. What excites her most is that ...

2 months ago

22 minutes

Slow Style Home: Decorating Personal, Meaningful Interiors

Creating Soulful, Whole-Home Color Palettes with Francesca Wezel

This episode with Francesca Wezel is for all you design enthusiasts. Francesca is a colorist who creates stunning, one-of-a-kind colors. She shares the inspiration behind her colorful palettes, including her Himalayas palette, which was inspired by a trip to India. We also talk about her Houghton Hall and Poison into Medicine collections, which both have incredible backstories. We discuss the health benefits of using lime wash, which is the oldest form of paint known to man. Francesca explain...

3 months ago

36 minutes

Slow Style Home: Decorating Personal, Meaningful Interiors

Splurge vs. Save: The Pick 2 Principle

This week, I’m answering a listener question from Meg about how to balance style with function, especially when it comes to storage. She wants a home that looks good but also works for real life. I walk through different strategies depending on where you are in the process: whether you're starting from scratch, filling in gaps, or trying to upgrade over time. I also share my thoughts on when it makes sense to go with something quick and affordable like IKEA, and when to hold out for something...

3 months ago

24 minutes

Slow Style Home: Decorating Personal, Meaningful Interiors

Every Wallpaper Worry Is Solved with Elizabeth Rees of Chasing Paper

In this episode of the Slow Style Home podcast, I talk with Elizabeth Rees, founder of Chasing Paper. We cover what makes her peel-and-stick wallpaper different, why it’s not just for renters, and how it holds up over time. Elizabeth shares how she built a high-quality, sustainable product that’s easy to use and doesn’t feel temporary or trendy. We also get into how to choose the right pattern, scale, and colorway—plus how to make wallpaper work with artwork, furniture, and older homes that a...

4 months ago

39 minutes

Slow Style Home: Decorating Personal, Meaningful Interiors

Plan, Connect, and Keep People Out Of Your Kitchen: Mastering the Art of Entertaining with Joseph Marini

In this episode, I talk with Joseph Marini, author of Mastering the Art of Entertaining. We cover what it really means to host, beyond the perfect table setting. Joseph shares why entertaining is about connection, not performance, and how a little planning goes a long way. We talk about what makes a good guest, how to keep people out of the kitchen, and why it’s okay to serve store-bought food, as long as you put it in a real bowl. This is a practical, honest conversation about making people ...

4 months ago

31 minutes

Slow Style Home: Decorating Personal, Meaningful Interiors

Fix My Room: Not Quite A Hallway, Not Quite A Room

In this edition of the Fix My Room series, I spoke with Kayla, who lives on beautiful Vancouver Island in a post-and-beam home full of character and full of wide open spaces. Her main question was what to do with the big, undefined area between her staircase and the main living space. It’s not a hallway, not quite a room, and right now it’s mostly being used by her young kids as a runway! Together, we walked through the space and explored ideas for how to make it more functional and intention...

4 months ago

28 minutes

Slow Style Home: Decorating Personal, Meaningful Interiors

Creating Palettes and Composing Rooms Through a Slow Style Lens with Jewel Marlowe

In this episode, I welcome back designer Jewel Marlowe, whose work is bold, layered, and always intentional. We dig into how she builds palettes using color, pattern, and materials—and why contrast matters just as much as cohesion. Jewel breaks down how she mixes unexpected elements (like leopard print and florals) and why visual weight and scale play such a big role in how a room feels. She shares examples from her own evolving home and current client projects, all while staying rooted in me...

4 months ago

43 minutes

Slow Style Home: Decorating Personal, Meaningful Interiors

What We're Sold and What We Actually Want: How Trends Are Eroding Our Concept of Home with Annetta Grant

This week, I’m joined by Professor Annetta Grant, whose research examines why so many of us feel uneasy in our own homes — even after we’ve renovated them. We dive into her concept of dysplacement (yes, spelled with a “y”), and how the rise of HGTV, social media, and resale-minded design has shifted the home from a space of personal expression to a performance of market standards. Annetta and I talk about why we second-guess our own style, the emotional pressure to “get it right,” and how eve...

5 months ago

31 minutes

Slow Style Home: Decorating Personal, Meaningful Interiors

What You Don’t Know About Design Books (And Why I’m Crowdsourcing My Book Tour)

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to market a design book—especially when you’re doing most of it yourself. This episode is all about doing things with intention, working within limits, and inviting you to help shape this journey with me. Leave Me A Message! I need your feedback on the ideas from this episode. Go here and hit “record!” https://www.speakpipe.com/SlowStyleHome Want to finally define your style? Grab your free worksheet and uncover yo...

5 months ago

19 minutes

Slow Style Home: Decorating Personal, Meaningful Interiors

When To Mix and When To Match: Tailored And Soulful Design with Jade Joyner

In this episode, I sit down with interior designer Jade Joyner, co-founder of the firm Metal + Petal, to talk about how she approaches design with intention, balance, and a strong point of view. Jade is the opposite of a formulaic designer—she’s not interested in trends, matching sets, or playing it safe. Instead, she leans into mixing materials, layering stories, and building spaces that reflect the people who live in them. We go deep into two of her residential projects, walking through how...

5 months ago

37 minutes