We were thrilled to spend time talking with
Kathryn Ireland, the interior designer, NOT the model who unfortunately has the same name! Kathryn is English but lives and works in California and summers at her house in France. Besides decorating, she also designs a fabulous fabric line.
Her ranch in Ojai influenced the creation of her latest fabric line: Mexico Meets Morocco!
Kathryn was so much fun - she was at home after a long day of work - and she was ready to relax and just chat. We talked about her wonderful house in Ojai that she sold to Reese Witherspoon, and we talked about her garage that she turned into her own private retreat after she sold her ranch. A lot of Kathryn's clients are famous - A-listers in Hollywood. She got her start partnering up with the actress Amanda Pays when they both owned a small shop. Steve Martin came in one day and bought up everything! The rest is history.
Kathryn has two books out:
This book tells all about the restoration of her Ojai Ranch.
This book is about Kathryn's decorating style - with loads of pictures.
Both are available on Amazon: order Classic Country
HERE and Creating A Home
HERE. A third book about her house is France is coming out soon.
And for those in the LA area, Kathryn will be doing a book signing at Giannetti Home on Saturday. Check out
Brooke's blog for all the details.
We hope you enjoy listening to this interview! Coming up is Vicki Archer - the author and blogger who lives a dream life in Provence, and next, a surprise guest, a giant in the decorating field.
We had a great response to our
One King's Lane shopping spree giveaway! A big congratulations to Pam Gray of the blog
Clustres who is the winner of a fantastic $200 shopping spree! We're all very jealous Pam!
However, to make it up, our newest sponsor
Hot House is offering a generous 30% discount to
The Skirted Roundtable listeners at her wonderful Etsy shop, filled with amazing vintage decorative accessories and clothing. Just use the
TSR1210 at checkout. Just in time for a little holiday shopping.