See the Ville

Marc Charbonnet

Legendary decorator, baker and raconteur, Marc Charbonnet, discusses all things design and history with his beloved friends and neighbors in Saint Francisville, Louisiana. 

Episodes

  1. FEB 2

    Heather Jenkins Luncheon

    Marc drops in on a lively ladies’ luncheon and happily crashes the party, joining Heather Jenkins, Heather Melancon, Kelly Hickerson, and Ellen Kennon for an afternoon of candid conversation and playful banter. Hosted by Heather Jenkins—who runs a private cat rescue and somehow keeps a home with 23 cats impeccably fresh—the gathering quickly turns to design, creativity, community work, and life in Saint Francisville. From renovation stories and paint palettes to volunteering, home restoration, and the joy of making spaces reflect the people who live in them, this episode feels like pulling up a chair at the table and listening in. Relaxed, funny, and full of local color, it’s a true slice of life in The Ville.

    28 min

  2. JAN 17

    See the Ville Episode 10: Susan Davis

    Marc welcomes Susan Davis, the beloved creative force behind Grandmother’s Buttons, a shop that became a Saint Francisville landmark and a destination for visitors from around the world. Susan shares how a drawer full of her grandmother’s buttons sparked a decades-long journey of design, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurship—transforming antique buttons into beautiful jewelry and building a business that reached museums and historic sites across the globe. Their conversation wanders through the history of buttons, the stories behind her iconic building, brushes with Hollywood, and the joy of returning to creativity in retirement. A rich, nostalgic, and fascinating visit with one of the town’s true originals.

    28 min

  3. 12/08/2025

    See the Ville Episode 9: Kenny Havard

    Marc sits down with Kenny Havard, West Feliciana’s parish president and a proud native of Jackson, Louisiana. Kenny talks about growing up in East Feliciana, his two terms in the state legislature, and what led him back home to focus on local leadership. Together, he and Marc dive into community life, the future of the parish, and the energy behind major projects shaping West Feliciana today. A candid, down-to-earth conversation with one of the parish’s most recognizable voices.

    45 min

  4. 11/21/2025

    See the Ville Episode 8: Karen Snyder

    Marc welcomes Karen Snyder, a Saint Francisville resident whose life shines with service, creativity, and compassion. Karen shares the path that led her to lead the local food pantry and to study for the diaconate at Grace Episcopal Church, all while nurturing her creative spirit as a former band director and dedicated weaver. She and Marc talk about the quiet challenges many neighbors face, the joy found in helping others, and the simple grace of gratitude. A warm and inspiring conversation about faith, community, and living a life of purpose.

    25 min

  5. 11/04/2025

    See the Ville Episode 7: Brandon Branch

    Brandon Branch is my latest guest, and I’m thrilled to have him here on See The Ville. Brandon and his husband Jim moved to St. Francisville in 2019, and their arrival truly helped spark a new wave of energy in our little town. Their stunning renovation of the historic St. Francisville Inn — and the creation of its award-winning restaurant and bar, The Saint — inspired a whole renaissance of new restaurants, shops, and creativity throughout the historic district. Brandon is a true renaissance gentleman — a gifted interior designer and horticulturist, a New York Times best-selling author, a familiar face from Bravo’s Southern Charm Savannah, and so much more. Listen in; I know you’ll really enjoy this conversation.

    28 min

  6. 10/20/2025

    See the Ville Episode 6: Joshua Roberts

    Marc sits down with Josh Roberts, a fellow Louisianan whose creative journey has taken him from Baton Rouge to Boston, Los Angeles, and back home again. Josh shares how life’s twists—from working on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills to weathering the pandemic in L.A.—ultimately led him to write his debut novel, Bloodline: The Book of Charlotte, a Southern gothic fantasy steeped in Louisiana folklore and mystery. Together, Marc and Josh talk about writing as healing, the art of storytelling, and finding one’s way back to where it all began. Check out Joshua's Website [HERE]

    42 min

  7. 10/06/2025

    See the Ville Episode 5: Kelly Hickerson

    Marc welcomes his stylish new friend and fellow Louisianan, Kelly Hickerson, to See the Ville. A lifelong thrifter turned curator of beauty, Kelly shares how her love of history, design, and good finds led her and her husband, Emile, to their enchanting 19th-century dream home, Ouida, built in 1869 in West Feliciana Parish. Together, they talk about architectural “eldercare,” small-town kindness, and the joy of discovering treasures—whether in a thrift store, a historic home, or a community that feels like family.

    49 min

  8. 09/22/2025

    See the Ville Episode 4: Owen Kemp

    Marc sits down with his dear friend and longtime Saint Francisville resident, Owen Kemp. From her first yoga class as a young bride in 1970s New Orleans to decades of study and teaching, Owen shares how the practice has shaped her life—helping her heal from injuries, travel the world, and guide others with compassion. Marc and Owen also explore the history and spirit of Saint Francisville, from the stories of Grace Episcopal Church to the legacy of Bayou Sara. Their conversation is filled with resilience, wisdom, and the charm of small-town life along the Mississippi.

    29 min

  9. 09/01/2025

    See the Ville Episode 3: Beverly Walker

    Marc chats with his good friend and fellow Saint Francisville resident, the divine wedding planner, Bev Walker. Beverly shares stories of growing up in Baton Rouge and coming up in Switzerland, Hawaii, and New Orleans. Marc and Beverly discuss how wonder and determination lead to lives well lived. For Beverly, this means Mexican summers, Polo, and tending to her sublime homestead, Rosebank. To find out more about Bev and her elevated and imaginative wedding and event planning offerings, visit https://www.bevwalkerweddings.com/.

    26 min

  10. 08/18/2025

    See the Ville Episode 2: Ellen Kennon

    Marc drops the tea with his close friend, Saint Francisville neighbor, and former colleague, Ellen Kennon. They discuss working together in the eighties at the iconic Manhattan design firm, Peter Marino, along with stories about prickly clients and manifesting one's wildest dreams. Ellen tells Marc about the origins of her thriving international paint company, Full Spectrum Paints, along with beguiling tales from her fascinating biography, The Color of Magic. To find our more, visit https://ellenkennon.com/.

    28 min

  11. 08/02/2025

    See the Ville Episode 1: Kevin Wiggs

    Marc talks practice, energy and St. Francisville with talented Bay St. Louis, MS, muralist, Kevin Wiggs.

    41 min
  • 11 Episodes

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About

Legendary decorator, baker and raconteur, Marc Charbonnet, discusses all things design and history with his beloved friends and neighbors in Saint Francisville, Louisiana. 

Information

  • Creator
    Marc Charbonnet
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 See the Ville
  • Show Website
    See the Ville