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Talk Shop with Ariel Okin: A Fenimore Lane Production

Talk Shop with Ariel Okin: A Fenimore Lane Production

Ariel Okin 58 Episodes Mar 5, 2026

Delve into the personal worlds of top interior designers and tastemakers around the globe, interviewed by Ariel Okin, a House Beautiful Next Wave Designer and founder of Fenimore Lane. Conversations range from designers' favorite sourcing resources to how creatives and artisans built their businesses. Each Wednesday, Ariel welcomes a new guest to discuss their career journey, design inspirations, and advice for fellow design enthusiasts.

Episodes

The Thread of Life: Sarah Lederman Launches Three Fates Mar 5, 2026 40:17 This week on Talk Shop, Ariel wraps up the season by welcoming fellow designer and friend Sarah Lederman in anticipation of the launch of her new textile and wallpaper line, Three Fates Textiles.A graduate of the New York School of Interior Design, Sarah began her career interning for Bunny Williams before joining Tom Scheerer. After her time under the two icons, Sarah developed a refined aestheti
The Fenimore Lane Summit Effect: Creating Events That People Feel with Sarah True Jan 29, 2026 44:55 This week on Talk Shop, Ariel sits down with someone who has played a deeply meaningful role in both her professional life and personal milestones: Sarah True, founder of True Event and the creative force behind the Fenimore Lane Summit.With over two decades of experience, Sarah True has become a premier leader in the wedding and event planning industry. Sarah’s passion for design began while stud
Revisiting a S2 Favorite: Louise Roe From Television to Timeless Design Jan 21, 2026 34:48 This week, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes: Louise Roe!—Joining Ariel this week on Talk Shop is Louise Roe – an iconic figure in the fashion and lifestyle industry who has worked as an editor, TV host, and writer for over 15 years. With a storied career that includes stints as a former fashion editor-at-large for Glamour magazine, as well as time writing for Vogue, Elle, The Telegra
Designing for Real Life with Lilse McKenna Jan 16, 2026 51:47 This week on Talk Shop, Ariel sits down with Lilse McKenna for a thoughtful, personal conversation about designing homes that are meant to be lived in — and loved — over time.Lilse is known for creating spaces rooted in tradition and tailored to reflect each client’s personality and lifestyle. Drawing on years of experience in residential design, she expertly layers pattern, color, and texture to
The Salvesen Graham Story // From Georgian Roots to Modern Living Jan 7, 2026 01:01:07 This week on Talk Shop, Ariel sits down with the powerhouse duo behind London-based design studio Salvesen Graham: Nicole Salvesen, and Mary Graham. Established in London, their studio combines over 25 years of experience and a deep understanding of both residential and commercial design to create beautifully curated spaces for clients in the UK and around the world.Since founding their studio in
From the Mississippi Delta to Reed Smythe: Keith Meacham’s Story of Friendship and Craft Dec 17, 2025 47:41 Some people collect memories; others collect stories, objects, and traditions. Keith Meacham does it all, creating a beautiful alchemy of unexpected home goods that celebrate her Mississippi roots.This week on Talk Shop, Ariel heads to the heart of the American South to welcome Keith Smythe Meacham, co-founder of Reed Smythe & Company, the home goods shop she launched in 2018 with her dear fri
How Shea McGee Built a Design Powerhouse: One Home at a Time Dec 10, 2025 44:16 This week, Ariel sits down with Shea McGee, Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder of Studio McGee, and one half of the powerhouse duo behind the beloved design brand. Shea shares how a single home remodel, documented casually on social media, sparked an unexpected career pivot, growing into the Studio McGee universe we know today.She walks us through the evolution of her brand: from launching her
Inside the World of Guy Oliver: Britain’s Master of Timeless Design Dec 3, 2025 53:25 This week on Talk Shop, Ariel heads across the pond to welcome one of the UK’s most accomplished interior designers: Guy Oliver, the creative mind behind Oliver Laws in Mayfair. Guy’s path to design is anything but conventional, from childhood weekends hunting antiques in Scotland, to leaving home at 17 to serve in the Royal Navy, to ultimately becoming one of Britain’s most respected designers an
Revisiting A S2 Favorite: Annie Meyers-Shyer on a life Inspired by Film & Design Nov 26, 2025 50:34  While we’re preparing new episodes, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes: Annie Meyers-Shyer. A friend, and returning guest to the show, Annie has meticulously been documenting the renovation of her family’s historic home in sunny Los Angeles on her instagram account, @thisoakhouse – and it’s quickly become a fan favorite. So whether you’re hearing it for the first time or revisitin
The Things That Matter: Nate Berkus on Home, Style, and Storytelling Nov 12, 2025 01:05:29 This week on Talk Shop, Ariel is joined by one of the most influential designers of our time, Nate Berkus. Known for his classic, layered, historically-rooted approach to interiors, Nate has spent nearly 30 years helping people create homes that reflect who they are, not just how they live. Starting his interior design firm at just 24, Nate’s world has since expanded far beyond interiors, int
The Art of the Nursery: Sara Adam Slywka on Nestig and Design Nov 5, 2025 39:10 If you’ve ever fallen down a rabbit hole looking for the perfect crib or nursery chair , something stylish, safe, and built to last, chances are you’ve come across Nestig. This week on Talk Shop, Ariel is joined by Sara Adam Slywka, co-founder of Nestig, the beloved children’s furniture brand that’s redefining modern nursery design. Born from Sara’s passion for creating thoughtful, design-for
Building on Tradition: A Conversation with Bill Curtis & Russell Windham Oct 29, 2025 51:04 Welcome back to a brand-new season of Talk Shop with Ariel Okin, brought to you by ShopMy! With ShopMy, you can discover and shop the pieces experts actually use and love in their own homes—all in one beautifully curated place.To kick off Season 5, Ariel sits down with two of the most respected names in American architecture: Bill Curtis and Russell Windham, founding principals of the award-winnin

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