Grandma's Silver

Allie Kochinsky
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Grandma’s Silver explores the culture of everyday life, from design and interiors to food, tradition, and the rituals that shape how we live. Hosted by Allie Kochinsky, each episode features thoughtful, approachable conversations with designers, historians, and tastemakers, uncovering the meaning behind timeless style and enduring traditions. New episodes every Wednesday.

  1. Sep 2

    Behind the Seams: Inside the DeMoulin Museum with John Goldsmith

    Why do marching band uniforms trigger such fierce, lifelong nostalgia? Whether you marched in a halftime show decades ago or watched from the bleachers, the wool, buttons, and feather plumes of vintage uniforms hold a unique place in American material culture. In this episode of Grandma's Silver, we explore the theatrical pageantry and stories stitched into the seams of marching band attire. To do this, we're "traveling" to Greenville, Illinois, to step inside the legendary DeMoulin Museum with founder and curator John Goldsmith. DeMoulin Brothers & Co. is one of the oldest and most iconic uniform manufacturers in the United States. However, their corporate history has a surprisingly bizarre origin story rooted in creating eccentric secret society initiation pranks before the uniforms they're known for today. In this episode:  How a family shifted from pranks to outfitting the nation's halftime shows.The shift from heavy fabrics to more versatile uniforms.Why marching band alumni make pilgrimages to the museum and save uniform fragments as family heirlooms.RESOURCES: Learn more and plan your visit to the DeMoulin Museum.Follow along on Instagram and/or Facebook. If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.

    Behind the Seams: Inside the DeMoulin Museum with John Goldsmith

  2. Aug 26

    The New Coastal Edit with Krista Watterworth Alterman

    What does it mean to live the vacationing spirit? In this episode of Grandma's Silver, we explore the enduring allure of coastal design with acclaimed interior designer Krista Watterworth Alterman. You've heard of coastal style. But true coastal living is about more than kitschy seaside decor; it's an architectural and cultural response to landscape, light, and heritage. Today, the aesthetic is shifting away from literal beach themes and moving toward a more disciplined expression of luxury. Joining host Allie Kochinsky to break down this evolution is Krista Watterworth Alterman, the former HGTV host and Executive & Creative Director of Krista + Home, the luxury interior design division of Vesta. With over twenty years of experience designing legacy resort destinations and multi-million-dollar private residences across the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean, Krista brings an understanding of how spaces can be simultaneously high-design and emotionally resonant. In this episode: How the traditional elements of seaside decor transformed into a modern vision of luxury informed by travel, culture, and architecture.Why balancing permanence with modernity is essential when crafting legacy homes that stand the test of time.Translating high design into spaces that handle real life with ease, intentionality, and visual clarity.RESOURCES: Visit Krista's website.Follow along on her business Instagram or personal account. If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.

    The New Coastal Edit with Krista Watterworth Alterman

  3. Aug 19

    Celebration FL: Designing a Community from Scratch

    Can you design a community, or does community have to grow on its own? When Disney developed Celebration, Florida in the 1990s, the vision extended beyond beautiful homes and charming streets. Inspired by traditional American town planning and New Urbanism, Celebration was created as a walkable community where architecture, public spaces, and everyday life might naturally foster stronger human connection. In this episode of Grandma's Silver, we look beyond the headlines and nostalgia to explore what Celebration, Florida has become over the past three decades. Allie Kochinsky is joined by Kathleen Sipio, the Executive Director of the Celebration Foundation, to discuss how traditions take root when a town has no historic roots, why recurring community rituals matter, and what it takes to transform a neighborhood of strangers into a place where people genuinely feel they belong. We also explore the Foundation's work in strengthening community through arts, education, volunteerism, scholarships, and civic engagement. In this episode: The origins and vision behind Celebration, Florida and Disney's town planning.Can architecture encourage connection and encourage bonding?Why traditions and recurring events help brand-new communities thrive.The importance of walkability and public spaces.Practical ways to build stronger communities and deeper relationships wherever you live.RESOURCES: Learn more about the Celebration Foundation.Follow along on Instagram and/or Facebook. If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.

    Celebration FL: Designing a Community from Scratch

  4. Aug 12

    The Evolution of a Home with Lindsey Walsh

    In this episode of Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky sits down with interior designer Lindsey Walsh to explore how our homes evolve alongside the lives we build within them. Before launching her New Jersey-based design firm, Lindsey traveled the world for her high-level marketing job, experiencing architecture, interiors, and traditions across Asia, Europe, and South America. Today, she brings those influences together with an appreciation for classic design to create personal, welcoming, and enduring spaces.   The conversation goes beyond decor. Lindsey shares how travel shapes perspective, why meaningful homes are collected, and how developing your own sense of style is less about trend than careful attention. In this episode: Why the best homes evolve with usHow travel influences how we see designDeveloping an eye for timeless interiorsCreating a home that tells your storyRESOURCES: Visit Lindsey's website here.Follow along on Instagram. If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.

    The Evolution of a Home with Lindsey Walsh

  5. Aug 5

    Stitched in Place: What Historic Needlework Reveals with Matthew Monk

    In this episode of Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky sits down with Matthew Monk, the Linda Eaton Curator of Textiles at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, to explore the remarkable stories stitched into historic textiles. Using Winterthur's exhibition Stitched in Place as their starting point, they discuss how needlwork projects preserve craftsmanship, but also reveal all sorts of things about identity, belonging, and family history.  Matthew shares how curators and historians "read" textiles as primary sources, the clues hidden in stitches and motifs, and why handmade objects continue to resonate in today's digital world.  In this episode: The inspiration behind the exhibitHow historic needlework preserves memory and identityReading textiles as primary sourcesThe stories behind Winterthur's textile collectionsWhy handmade objects resonation todayHow needlework connects us to placeWinterthur's upcoming conferenceRESOURCES: Visit Winterthur! Learn more here.Follow Winterthur on Instagram here! If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.

    Stitched in Place: What Historic Needlework Reveals with Matthew Monk

  6. Jul 29

    Cultivating Your Eye with Lauren Wodicka

    In this episode of Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky sits down with Lauren Wodicka, artist, designer, and founder of LBW Studio, for a conversation about developing an eye for beauty, collecting intentionally, and creating homes that evolve over time. Before launching her interior design studio, Lauren built a career as an artist and gallery owner, helping her fine art clients curate spaces filled with art and antiques. That foundation continues to shape her approach today as she helps clients create homes that feel personal and, as she puts it, "paints their story." In this episode: Developing taste through observationThe influence of art on interior designCollecting meaningful objects confidentlyWhat historic properties teach us about permanenceAuthentic interiorsRESOURCES: Visit the LBW Studio website here.Follow along on Instagram and/or Pinterest. If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.

    Cultivating Your Eye with Lauren Wodicka

  7. Jul 22

    Layered Interiors with Sarah Moore of Sarah Catherine Design

    In this episode of Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky is joined by Sarah Moore, founder and principal designer of Sarah Catherine Design, for a conversation about character and the elements of a house that feel layered and detailed. Growing up among historic Southern neighborhoods, Sarah developed an early appreciation for homes with stories. Today, she brings that perspective to her work, designing timeliness interiors across the Southeast that blend classic influences with a fresh, livable approach. They discuss the impact of historic homes on modern living, why materials and attention to detail matter, and how to create spaces that feel collected and layered. In this episode: Historic Southern homesWhat gives a home character and lasting appealLessons modern homeowners can learn from older housesDesigning for everyday lifeTimelessness vs. trend-driven designRESOURCES: Visit Sarah Catherine Design here.Shop Sweet Home by SCD.Follow Sarah on Instagram and/or Pinterest. If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.

    Layered Interiors with Sarah Moore of Sarah Catherine Design

  8. Jul 15

    The Story of Red Land Cotton: Family Legacy and Heirloom Textiles

    As part of the Grandma's Silver conversation series surrounding American Craftsmanship with Colonial Williamsburg's WILLIAMSBURG brand, this conversation explores the journey of American cotton with Red Land Cotton, particularly what it means to preserve domestic textile manufacturing.  Anna Brakefield, co-founder, shares how a visit to Colonial Williamsburg inspired a collaboration with WILLIAMSBURG brand, translating historic textile patterns into a collection designed for modern homes. Along the way, learn why everyday household linens were once heirlooms, what has been lost as textile production moved overseas, and why craftsmanship, stewardship, and quality still matter in everyday objects. In this episode: The story behind Red Land Cotton and its family farm in AlabamaThe journey from seed to sheetWhy American textile manufacturing mattersHistoric linens and heirloom beddingThe collaboration with Colonial Williamsburg's WILLIAMSBURG brandThe relationship between craftsmanship and preservationResources: Visit Red Land Cotton's website here.Follow along on Instagram and/or Facebook.Read about the collaboration and shop. If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.

    The Story of Red Land Cotton: Family Legacy and Heirloom Textiles
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Grandma’s Silver explores the culture of everyday life, from design and interiors to food, tradition, and the rituals that shape how we live. Hosted by Allie Kochinsky, each episode features thoughtful, approachable conversations with designers, historians, and tastemakers, uncovering the meaning behind timeless style and enduring traditions. New episodes every Wednesday.

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  • Creator
    Allie Kochinsky
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    111
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Allie Kochinsky
  • Show Website
    Grandma's Silver

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