Ep. 384: The Art of Wallpaper with Jenn Gracie

How to Decorate

Ballard Designs

Arts, Business, Design

4.2 • 785 Ratings

🗓️ 22 October 2024

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

This week, the ladies get a first-hand look into the captivating world of custom hand-painted wallpaper with guest Jenn Gracie: a 6th generation member of the esteemed Gracie Wallpaper family. Our conversation revolves around the firm's newly published book 'The Art of Gracie,’ the first-ever book and inside look at the history, design process, and continuing legacy of Gracie Wallpaper. Listeners will explore the transition from antique to bespoke wallpaper designs, the rigorous training of artists, and the specialized skills required to create these intricate works. The episode also covers the challenges and joys of curating photography for historic wallpaper, preserving antique designs, and the strategic process of capturing room installations. Watch this week's conversation as recorded on Ballard Designs YouTube. What You’ll Hear On This Episode: 00:00 Introduction 00:34 Meet Jennifer Gracie: A Legacy of Craftsmanship 01:34 The Gracie Family Business: A Historical Overview 03:42 Personal Stories and Paths into the Family Business 07:36 The Art of Custom Hand-Painted Wallpapers 15:44 Innovative Wallpaper Designs and Techniques 24:00 The Making of the Gracie Wallpaper Book 24:31 Crafting a Family Legacy: The Book's Journey 25:04 Personal Touches: Family Contributions 25:56 Warmth and Welcoming: The Family's Essence 27:31 Challenges in Curating Photography 30:48 Preserving History: Restorations and Installations 32:09 The Art of Wallpaper: Techniques and Traditions 37:08 Exploring Designs: Japanese and Panoramic Landscapes 39:48 Favorite Designs and Upcoming Projects 41:14 Conclusion Also Mentioned: Ballard Designs Watch the Full Episode w/ Images: Ballard Designs YouTube The Art of Gracie Gracie Wallpaper

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0:00.0	Welcome to How to Decorate from Ballard Designs, a weekly podcast all about the trials and triumphs of decorating and redecorating your home.
0:09.1	I'm Caroline. I'm on the marketing team. And I'm Taryn and I'm a product designer. I'm Liz. I head of the creative team.
0:14.8	We're your hosts. Join the expert team at Ballard Designs for tips, tricks, and tails from interior designers, stylists,
0:20.9	and other talents in the design world. Plus, we'll answer your decorating dilemmas at the end of each
0:24.8	episode. We love answering your questions, so don't forget to email us at podcast at balderdesigns.net.
0:30.5	Now on with the show.
0:34.5	I'm so honored to introduce today's guest.
0:37.2	Her family's business has been synonymous with craftsmanship and luxury for more than 120 years.
0:42.9	Founded and family owned for six generations, Gracie wallpaper is known for their exquisitely detailed and painted wallpapers,
0:50.2	often custom designed to a room's exact specifications and capturing the artistry of antique art
0:55.6	panels. Jennifer Gracie carries on her great-grandfather's family legacy, along with her brother
1:01.0	Mike and her son, Zach, all of whom have collaborated on their first book, The Art of Gracie,
1:05.8	hand-painted wallpapers, timeless rooms from Rosoli. Chin, welcome to the show.
1:12.5	Thank you so much for having me.
1:14.5	I already have a correction to make that. Oh, no, okay.
1:14.8	I'll start over.
1:17.4	No, I'm totally kidding, but great-great-grandfather.
1:20.3	Great, great.
1:21.5	I guess that makes sense.
1:22.6	I said six, but then I miss counted.
1:26.4	Yeah.
1:27.2	I know. It gets so tricky, right?
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