Classic & Curious

Anne Kokoskie
Classic & Curious

Welcome to Classic & Curious! A podcast dedicated to exploring today’s classic-styled life. Each month, we’ll be sharing conversations with some of our favorite personalities in travel, entertaining, fashion and design. We’ll discuss how they elevate their everyday with timeless classics – reimagined for today’s modern lifestyle So grab a cup of coffee or glass of wine, whatever suits your fancy. We hope to inspire you, make you laugh a little and look forward to every engagement. Cheers!

  1. 10 FEB

    The Art of the Mix: Elevating Your Home with Architectural Digest Favorite & NYC Interior Designer, Jennifer Cohler Mason

    If you love interior design advice, you’re in for a treat. We’re welcoming one of New York’s most celebrated designers, Jennifer Cohler Mason of J Cohler Mason Design. Jennifer’s journey into interior design began in fashion, where she honed an intuitive eye for fabric, tailoring, and proportion. That foundation informs her interiors today - spaces that exude a refined, comfortable elegance while staying true to each client’s personal aesthetic and lifestyle. Her meticulous attention to detail has led her to projects beyond NYC, with homes in the Hamptons, Greenwich, and Palm Beach. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and New York Cottages & Gardens. Notably, Architectural Digest has recognized her as a featured designer for three consecutive years. Beyond design, Jennifer is deeply involved in her community, supporting NYC’s Kips Bay efforts, further demonstrating her commitment to enhancing the lives of others. What sets Jennifer apart isn’t just her talent - it’s her humility and grace. Her signature “quiet luxury” aesthetic is admired by many, and we’re fortunate to have her share her insights with us. Approachable sophistication at its best. In this episode, Anne and Jennifer discuss: Jennifer’s approach to blending styles and creating a dynamic mix in interior design.Expert tips for refining and elevating your home’s design in 2025.Creative and unexpected ways to incorporate wallpaper.How fashion and interior design share a similar mindset when it comes to finding the perfect piece.Complete show notes can be found at:  styledbyark.com/podcast/jennifer-cohler-mason___Connect with Jennifer Cohler Mason on IG: @jcohlermasondesign and  jcohlermason.com Connect with Anne on IG: @styledbyark

    27 min
  2. 10/12/2024

    A Designer's Guide to Hosting with Style: A Conversation with Nancy Evars, Interior Designer & CEO of Evars Collective

    Hosting people in your home is one of the most expressive ways to share joy with those you love. Welcome to the 5th episode celebrating hosting with our very special guest, Nancy Evars. Nancy's story illustrates how personal style extends beyond fashion sensibility - it's the total essence of who you are. Beginning her career in marketing & PR at Yahoo, Nancy worked in prominent markets including NYC, Denver, and Silicon Valley. While there, she created Yahoo's first blog and launched their influencer marketing initiative. Sixteen years later, the girl who loved furnishing her Greenwich Village studio pivoted her career to start her own interior design business. Nancy quickly became one of the most sought-after interior designers in San Francisco and beyond. Her entrepreneurial drive led her to create Evars Collective, the first experiential destination for interior designers in the SF Peninsula area. Today, Evars Collective continues to reshape and strengthen relationships within the interior design community. In this episode, Anne & Nancy discuss: Bringing her mother’s southern hospitality and East Coast entertaining to her home in CaliforniaHer love for sensory experiences throughout your holiday decorHow getting “dolled up” makes an evening all the more specialPersonal holiday traditions and entertaining must-havesNancy naturally draws admiration from near and far. She is a multifaceted storyteller of her own life: CEO, trailblazer, passionate mother and wife, avid traveler, fashion enthusiast, and someone who surrounds herself with wonderful people. Complete show notes can be found at: styledbyark.com/podcast/nancy-evars-evarscollective___Connect with Lulu Powers on IG: @nancyevars and @evarscollectiveConnect with Anne on IG: @styledbyark

    30 min
  3. 22/11/2024

    Making Holiday Entertaining Easy and Fun! A Conversation with Lulu Powers, Caterer to the Stars, Entertainologist and Author

    If you are an enthusiastic entertainer and love to have fun with your guests, you will not want to miss this episode. Listen and learn as we host, Lulu Powers, vivacious chef to the stars and Entertainologist!  Lulu started her catering career in 1994 and became one of the most sought out chefs in LA & NY with clientele such as Arianna Huffington, Leonardo DiCaprio, Madonna and Kelly Whearstler. She has been a guest on the Today Show, wrote an entertaining column for House Beautiful and was featured in magazines such as Vogue, Food & Wine and Elle Decor. In 2010, she launched her book Lulu Powers Food to Flowers which shares all of her secrets to stress-free entertaining. Coveted by many, the book includes lists, tips, menus and cocktails easing your mind, so you can relax and have fun! Together we discuss: Keeping things simplePlaning aheadAlways have something in your freezer ready to goWays to celebrate the holidays in your own unique way The true spirit of entertainingLulu is known for her elegant, yet unpretentious style. Growing up in Weston, Connecticut, one of six children, Lulu embodies a spirit that naturally puts you at ease. She credits her love of cooking & entertaining to her mom, Patty P, and dad, Mr. Powers (as many of her recipes share his title). Lulu is one of those people you meet that stays with you. She touches your heart in a way that lingers. Her vibrant personality just makes you feel good all over! It’s no wonder she is known and adored by so many. Complete show notes can be found at: styledbyark.com/podcast/lulu-powers-entertainologist  ___Connect with Lulu Powers on IG: @lulupowers and lulupowers.comConnect with Anne on IG: @styledbyark

    51 min
  4. 12/11/2024

    Etiquette Tips for the Holiday Season with Lizzie Post, Co-President of The Emily Post Institute

    For the past one hundered years, Emily Post has been America’s definitive source for how to navigate and enhance any social interaction. 'Tis the season to tune up our etiquette understanding and put it in play! We are delighted to be hosting Lizzie Post, co-president of The Emily Post Institute and great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post.  Lizzie is the Co-Author of Emily Post’s Etiquette, The Centennial Edition. Along with her cousin Daniel, they have modernized this coveted resource to make it relevant for our times.  In this episode, Anne & Lizzie discuss: What Etiquette means in today’s societyTips for hosting a holiday party or open houseConsiderations for being a gracious guestThe Awesome Etiquette PodcastLizzie Post’s favorite holiday traditionsLizzie’s approachable nature makes the discussion around etiquette not so fussy. She shares a perspective that helps reinforce what you already know or perhaps shifts your mindset in a meaningful way. It’s no wonder she has worked as spokesperson for brands such asBank of America and American Express. She enjoys tackling etiquette’s taboo topics making her a great resource for many. She has interviewed with The Today Show, Fox & Friends, Vanity Fair, The Washington Post, Travel & Leisure, The New York Times and many more! Connect with the Emily Post Institute for insights on etiquette articles, training and services at emilypost.com You can also follow @emilypostinstituteListen to the Awesome Etiquette Podcast on Apple or on your favorite platform Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! You can find complete show notes via the podcast page at styledbyark.com/podcastPurchase Emily Post’s Etiquette, The Centennial Edition at The Styled Shop via styledbyark.com/shopFollow Anne @styledbyark.com

    26 min
  5. 30/10/2024

    Dinner Party for 8 with author, blogger and Watson Kennedy shop owner, Ted Kennedy Watson

    How do you celebrate a love for retail shopping AND hosting dinner parties all in one episode? You invite shop owner, author and blogger, Ted Kennedy Watson to be your guest! Ted is owner of the award winning Watson Kennedy, purveyors of fine goods located in Seatle, Washington. A shopping experience at Watson Kennedy is like turning the pages of one your favorite magazines ... always a new discovery, there is something amazing to be found and you are left inspired from all that it has to offer. Ted’s blog, tedkennedywatson.com, is a well-loved extension of his life and features curated finds and design tips. It is a tastemakers delight! So much so, that a New York City editor loved reading it and connected with Ted. Soon after, he published Style & Simplicity: An A to Z Guide to Living a More Beautiful Life AND Ted Kennedy Watson’s Guide to Stylish Entertaining. Both are yet another expression of Ted’s forte. In this episode Anne & Ted discuss: The story of Ted Kennedy Watson and his journey to becoming shop owner, author and bloggerHis book: Ted Kennedy Watson’s Guide to Stylish EntertainingDinner party tipsBeing a gracious hostTed’s classic favoritesTed will leave you inspired. Not just through doing what he loves, but through the kindness and joy he extends and the feeling you get ... just by being in the same space with him.    You can find Watson Kennedy at watsonkennedy.com.  Follow Watson Kennedy on Instagram @watsonkennedy Complete show notes can be found on styledbyark.com/podcast/ted-kennedy-watson You can also follow Anne via IG @styledbyark Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

    33 min
  6. 07/10/2024

    Fall in love with Artemisia: A conversation with Interior Designer & Co-Founder, Rosemarie Padovano

    Interior design creates movement and reflects thoughtfulness.  It is the one profession that the art and discovery of each element reflects not only upon the lives and tastes of the client, but the expertise of the designer themselves. This episode will introduce you to one of the most talented souls Anne has met:  Rosemarie Padovano.  As Elsie de Wolf once said, “I am going to make everything around me beautiful. That will be my life.”  It is as if Elsie was writing that specifically for Rosemarie. With a master's degree in sculpture and a bachelor's from the renowned Parsons School of Design, Rosemarie draws on her studies while leveraging her strong creative compass to create memorable and meaningful spaces. Her brand, Artemisia, is shared with her husband Marcello Marvelli.  Marcello is an art historian, curator and antique dealer.  Their intention is to create uncomplicated interiors that feel original and collected over time. Artemisia's expression expands beyond unique design services, it is a destination for curated finds for your home.  Featured in Town and Country, New England Home, Vogue and Elle Decor, Artemisia has captured the attention of interior designers and hearts of discerning enthusiasts. Rosemarie’s story is one that will draw you in.  Her portfolio of experiences, innate talents and warm personality is the reason success loves to follow her. In this episode Anne and Rosemarie discuss: Artemisia’s storyRosemarie’s tips for approaching design in your home. Their historical home in Old Lyme, CT. Maremma, Italy - A very special place and location of their second home. A beautiful web story and shop destination.You can find Artemisia at artemisiainc.com and @artemisianyc on Instagram.Complete show notes are on the Classic & Curious podcast page via styledbyark.com  Where to Find Anne! @styledbyark

    49 min

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Welcome to Classic & Curious! A podcast dedicated to exploring today’s classic-styled life. Each month, we’ll be sharing conversations with some of our favorite personalities in travel, entertaining, fashion and design. We’ll discuss how they elevate their everyday with timeless classics – reimagined for today’s modern lifestyle So grab a cup of coffee or glass of wine, whatever suits your fancy. We hope to inspire you, make you laugh a little and look forward to every engagement. Cheers!

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