July 2026

Claudette Rowley pointing out interior design flaws to homeowners

Claudette Rowley of Claudette Rowley Design on Why Some Beautiful Homes Still Feel Wrong

Two homes can have the same square footage, the same finishes, and the same asking price, and still leave buyers with completely different feelings the moment they walk through the door. One gets eight offers. The other sits. That gap has less to do with paint color than most sellers think. On my podcast, LUXEtalk, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Claudette Rowley of Claudette Rowley Design,...

Nisha Franklin showing a luxury short-term rental to investors

Nisha Franklin of From Where: Why Shoppable Experiences Are the Future of Short-Term Rentals

Guests don't just want a bed and a roof anymore. They want a stay that feels curated, photographed, and worth remembering, right down to the throw pillows. That’s exactly what I explore with Nisha Franklin of From Where on a recent episode of my podcast, LUXEtalk. Nisha shares how she and her team turned that shift into a platform, and what it means for anyone who owns, manages, or designs a...