How'd She Do That?

Today’s guest, Ruthie Ridley is a mother, blogger, and content creator. Ruthie created her blog Ruthie Ridley in January of 2015 out of a strong desire to have a place for creative expression both with her love for all things fashion and her deep faith in Christ. Ruthie loves classic, timeless style with a side of fun, flirty flair! She shares affordable fashion finds, travel vlogs, family, and her faith with her growing community on social and believes that with hard work and chasing big dreams, anything can be achieved!  We know listeners will love hearing more about Ruthie's upbringing, Jamaican heritage, family life, and previous role in healthcare before launching her brand. The tangible steps for collaborations and social media advertising that Ruthie shares in today's episode will be especially helpful for other creatives.  Ruthie is so encouraging - this is a conversation everyone will enjoy! 

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Welcome to Season Three! Today's guest, Riley Sheehey is a watercolor and multimedia artist and textile designer.  Before becoming an artist full-time, she taught elementary school art and developed a love for whimsical styles and playful details.  Her artwork reflects this childlike view of the world with fun color palettes and attention to detail that evokes a viewer’s curiosity. She specializes in watercolor illustrations and surface design and has enjoyed the challenge of expanding her practice to incorporate textiles and wallpaper.   Riley lives in Falls Church, Virginia, with her husband, daughter, and dog. Listeners will love getting to know Riley in today's episode!

Today's guest, Jillian Moorhead began her fashion journey at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Prior to graduating, she landed a role with the iconic House of Chanel in the accessories department. It was here that she further developed an appreciation and love for all accessories. Following Chanel, Jilly embarked on a fifteen-year tenure with Ralph Lauren, where she notably worked closely with Mr. Lauren and team for the launch Polo for Women. Additionally, she liaised with luxury retailers including Saks Fifth Avenue, Harrods and Neiman Marcus to oversee the in-store assortment of the RL brand. In 2015, Jilly relocated to Jackson Hole, Wyoming with her husband. Recognizing the drastic change in culture (and temperature), Jilly began developing the idea of a luxury, lifestyle accessory that married her city roots to the beautiful landscape of a winter resort town. Channeling her feminine and classic aesthetic, she created a luxe, colorful, warm and sportif accessory at an accessible price. Stay warm on the slopes or at the beach this winter (with Powder Puff) as you listen to our final episode of the year!

In today's episode, we wrap up our Holiday Series brought to us by Poppy Gifting with Sister Katie Founder, Katie Roach.  We know listeners will love hearing more about Katie's holiday traditions, how she navigates this time of year as a business owner, and much more. Sister Katie is a women’s ready-to-wear collection that is built on clean lines, classic silhouettes, and pared-back minimalism. Designed for stylish simplicity, our collections are created with a materials-first philosophy, bringing luxury to everyday dressing. Thank you, Poppy Gifting, for sponsoring our Holiday Series! We hope listeners will go back and enjoy all four of our conversations that went live every Friday throughout the month of December. Snuggle up or listen as you drive to a holiday gathering, whatever it is you're up to while you listen we would love to see it! Snap a photo while you're listening and share it with us on social. Happy Holidays!

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Today's guest, Ala von Auerperg, was born Princess Annie-Laurie von Auersperg, Ala Isham is the daughter of Martha “Sunny” Crawford and Prince Alfred von Auersperg of Austria. Ala grew up between Kitzbühel, Austria, New York City, and Newport, RI where a legacy of style led her to create Ala von Auersperg in 2015, a collection of elegant silhouettes and vibrant proprietary prints created from her own artwork depicting scenes of nature and from her travels.  Ala’s passion for creating clothes that enhance a woman’s confidence also underpins her philanthropic work. In 1985, she co-founded the National Center for Victims of Crime, an organization that provides victims of crime with rights, protection, and services to help them rebuild their lives. In 1986, she founded the Brain Trauma Foundation, which she created in homage to her late mother, and supports ongoing research on traumatic brain injuries.  Together with her conservation efforts, Ala is committed to empowering women through beauty and instilling confidence and strength. Ala's brand has grown rapidly over the last few years as her beautiful and unique artwork provides the patterns for her pieces. You can shop her pieces online and at her stores in Charleston, South Carolina, Palm Beach, Florida, and New York City.

In today's episode, we continue our holiday series brought to you by Poppy Gifting! Today's guest, Stephanie Nass earned her BA in Art History at Columbia University and her Grand Diplôme in Professional Culinary Arts at the International Culinary Center in NYC.  Chefanie was founded by New York-based caterer, culinary influencer, and designer, Stephanie Nass. Stephanie studied the culinary arts as a young woman in France and the stage at some of the most highly-rated restaurants in Manhattan. In 2014, she founded Victory Club to bring together friends of friends over the culinary and visual arts. In 2016, she created Chefanie Sheets, an innovative dessert accessory to elevate any store-bought or homemade dessert. In 2019, she launched tableware and accessories for home entertaining. Chefanie's eye-catching designs have been featured on The Today Show, New York Times, Town & Country Magazine, O Magazine, Refinery29, Real Simple, and Tasting Table. Stephanie's dinner club and passion for food have been mentioned by Vogue, Wall Street Journal, Harpers Bazaar, Food & Wine Magazine, InStyle Magazine, NY Magazine. We know listeners will enjoy today's holiday-themed conversation!

Today's guest, Kimberley Cohen, left home at an early age to discover the world. Kimberley spent 8 years in the United States splitting her time between New York and Los Angeles. She studied at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles and her first professional experience was in fashion. Inspired by the pioneering business spirit of the West Coast, she quickly embarked on the company’s great adventure, launching a seasonal furnished rental business in Los Angeles.  In 2015, equipped with this international experience, she joined the growing family group and became Maisons Pariente’s Artistic Director. Her focus is on the identity of hotel projects, their positioning, promotion, and their sourcing. Curious about the spirit of the times, nothing is more exciting to her than imagining the atmosphere of a place, from the tableware to the olfactory signature and the choice of bedroom amenities, a special touch for guests of the Maisons Pariente hotels - which include some of the most beloved hotels in the world! 

In today's episode, we continue our holiday series brought to you by Poppy Gifting! Rose Room is a collection as much as it is a concept: a way to celebrate togetherness, grounded in a sense of place. Louise Denny and Ally Lewis were colleagues, then friends, then business partners – and now, Rose Room founders. Rose Room clothing is about ease, comfort, timelessness, and quality — meant for spending time with great people and having fun. They are drawn to interiors with soul and the people and stories they have held — both in our designs and in our daily lives. It goes back to the idea of being together…a beautiful space becomes something more when filled with energy and people. In this way and many others, the lines between decor and fashion blur for us all. Quite simply, Rose Room is inspired by being together. Louise and Ally hope to create a brand that connects people in meaningful ways, and we’re so happy to introduce you to them today!