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For the final episode of Season 12, The Long Game, Andrew Denny is joined by designer Jason Bell, builder Lucas Smith, and Visual Comfort's Gena Dorminey for a conversation about the human side of design and construction. While beautiful homes often get the attention, the real work happens in the relationships, communication, and decision making behind the scenes.

Together, they discuss everything from budgets and expectations to vendor partnerships, client communication, and the challenges that inevitably arise during a project. Along the way, they share lessons learned from years in the industry and reflect on what separates a good experience from a great one.

As the season comes to a close, the conversation serves as a reminder that lasting success isn't built on avoiding problems. It's built on trust, adaptability, and the willingness to work through them together.

Let's Sum It Up:

Building a home is ultimately a people business, and relationships shape the outcome as much as plans and materials.

Small communication gaps have a way of becoming large project challenges if left unchecked.

The strongest teams stay aligned by focusing on solutions rather than dwelling on problems.

Until next time — keep cultivating creativity.

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Jason Bell:

Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/jdbellinc/)

Website: (https://jdbellinc.com/)

Lucas Smith:

Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/pritchettsmithbuilders)

Website: (https://pritchettsmith.com/about/)

Gena Dorminey:

Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/genadorminey_visualcomfort/)

Website: (https://www.visualcomfort.com/)

About Couture & Construction

Hosted by Andrew Denny of Textures, Couture & Construction is an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry. Through thoughtful conversations with makers and business owners, it breaks down the process of creating custom spaces—one story at a time.

This podcast was produced by Chelsea Rand, Davis Osburn, and The Cast Collective.

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Welcome back to Season 12 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny welcomes Bryant Dyess and Scott Moore from the Textures team for a conversation about Revival, a new collection rooted in craftsmanship, stewardship, and the enduring value of authentic materials. As Season 12 explores The Long Game, this discussion dives into what it means to create products that honor the past while serving the future.

Together, they unpack the philosophy behind the collection’s guiding idea, continued, not reclaimed, and explore how antique materials can bring character, provenance, and permanence into modern homes. From centuries old timbers and salvaged architectural elements to engineered flooring designed for performance and longevity, the conversation highlights the balance between preservation, innovation, and responsible sourcing.

They also discuss why storytelling matters in design, how thoughtfully curated materials create more cohesive spaces, and the role sustainability plays when giving historic resources a second life. Along the way, Bryant and Scott share insights from the sourcing, development, and craftsmanship that shaped the Revival collection from concept to reality.

Let's Sum It Up:

The most meaningful materials are not just preserved, they are thoughtfully carried forward into a new chapter of their story.

Great design balances authenticity and performance, honoring the past while meeting the demands of modern living.

Building for the long game means choosing materials, systems, and craftsmanship that become more beautiful and valuable with time.

Until next time — keep cultivating creativity.

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Bryant Dyess:

Website: (https://textureshardwood.com/locations/charleston/)

Scott Moore:

Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/factoremdesign/)

Website: (https://textureshardwood.com/locations/nashville/)

About Couture & Construction

Hosted by Andrew Denny of Textures, Couture & Construction is an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry. Through thoughtful conversations with makers and business owners, it breaks down the process of creating custom spaces—one story at a time.

This podcast was produced by Chelsea Rand, Davis Osburn, and The Cast Collective.

Follow us on Instagram!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couture_and_construction/?hl=en

About Textures

Since 2004, Textures has been the preferred partner of interior designers, architects, and custom home builders. Through their collaborative approach, and our exclusive relationship with the finest mills ensures your floors will stand the test of time in style and longevity.

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Welcome back to Season 12 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny sits down once again with Emily and Dylan Fauver for the final chapter of their custom home journey. After years of dreaming, planning, designing, and building, the family is finally settled into the home they envisioned from the very beginning. But the real question is no longer whether the house looks beautiful. It’s whether it works.

Dylan and Emily reflect on the emotional experience of walking through the finished home for the first time, the details that exceeded their expectations, and the surprising ways the house has already begun shaping daily life. From cozy gathering spaces and thoughtful design decisions to a bunny room, a golf simulator, and the realities of raising a family in a carefully crafted home, they share what it feels like when a project stops being a construction site and starts becoming part of your story.

Along the way, the conversation explores trust, communication, and the importance of building the right team. Andrew and the Fauvers discuss what they learned throughout the process, what they might do differently, and why the best homes are the ones that continue to evolve with the people living inside them.

Let's Sum It Up:

Great homes are measured by how they support everyday life, not just how they look on move-in day.

Trust, communication, and collaboration are often the difference between a stressful project and an exceptional experience.

The long game in homebuilding is creating spaces that grow alongside a family and become more meaningful over time.

Until next time — keep cultivating creativity.

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Emily and Dylan Fauver:

Instagram (Emily): (https://www.instagram.com/emily.fauver/?hl=en)

Instagram (Dylan): (https://www.instagram.com/dylanfauver/?hl=en)

Website: (https://beacons.ai/emily.fauver)

YouTube: @thefauverfam

About Couture & Construction

Hosted by Andrew Denny of Textures, Couture & Construction is an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry. Through thoughtful conversations with makers and business owners, it breaks down the process of creating custom spaces—one story at a time.

This podcast was produced by Chelsea Rand, Davis Osburn, and The Cast Collective.

Follow us on Instagram!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couture_and_construction/?hl=en

About Textures

Since 2004, Textures has been the preferred partner of interior designers, architects, and custom home builders. Through their collaborative approach, and our exclusive relationship with the finest mills ensures your floors will stand the test of time in style and longevity.

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Welcome back to Season 12 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny sits down with acclaimed designer and architect Marie Flanigan for a conversation about timeless design, natural materials, and why the most luxurious homes today are the ones that feel deeply personal rather than performative. From layered lighting and architectural language to the emotional impact of craftsmanship, Marie shares how her firm creates homes that are warm, enduring, and designed to evolve beautifully over time.

Andrew and Marie discuss the growing shift away from excess and toward intentional living, why restraint is often the hardest design skill to master, and how sustainability begins with longevity rather than trends. They also dive into the value of collaboration between architects, builders, and designers, the importance of preserving craftsmanship in a fast-moving world, and what it means to create homes that people still love a decade later.

Along the way, Marie reflects on mentoring young designers, building a nationally recognized firm while raising a family, and how listening closely to both clients and collaborators helps shape homes with soul, clarity, and lasting relevance.

Let’s Sum It Up:

Timeless homes are rooted in restraint, natural materials, and thoughtful cohesion rather than trend-driven excess.

Longevity is one of the truest forms of sustainability, with craftsmanship and quality creating spaces that improve with age.

Great design comes from collaboration, curiosity, and listening well enough to uncover what makes a home feel deeply personal.

Until next time — keep cultivating creativity.

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Marie Flanigan:

Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/marieflaniganinteriors/?hl=en)

Website: (https://marieflaniganinteriors.com/)

About Couture & Construction

Hosted by Andrew Denny of Textures, Couture & Construction is an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry. Through thoughtful conversations with makers and business owners, it breaks down the process of creating custom spaces—one story at a time.

This podcast was produced by Chelsea Rand, Davis Osburn, and The Cast Collective.

Follow us on Instagram!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couture_and_construction/?hl=en

About Textures

Since 2004, Textures has been the preferred partner of interior designers, architects, and custom home builders. Through their collaborative approach, and our exclusive relationship with the finest mills ensures your floors will stand the test of time in style and longevity.

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Welcome back to Season 12 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny sits down with Cabot Woolley of Fullsten and returning guest Zach Patton of Blackwolf Build for a conversation that pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to execute a luxury custom home at the highest level. From pre-construction planning and owner expectations to budget realities, delayed decisions, and the emotional weight of the building process, this episode dives into the complexity behind creating homes that are meant to last.

Cabot shares what it means to serve as an owner’s
representative and why that role is becoming increasingly valuable in high-end
residential construction, especially in markets like Park City where
out-of-state clients, fast-moving timelines, and elevated expectations all
collide. Zach brings the builder’s perspective to the conversation, opening up
about the challenges of balancing craftsmanship, communication, budgets, and
evolving design decisions while still keeping projects moving forward.

Along the way, the conversation explores the hidden costs
of poor planning, why lighting design matters more than most people realize,
how trust is built between teams, and the importance of having someone who can
translate vision into reality without losing momentum in the process. It’s an
honest look at the moving pieces behind luxury construction and the people
responsible for keeping it all aligned.

Let’s Sum It Up:

Owner’s representation creates alignment across every
phase of a luxury build, helping teams communicate clearly while protecting the
client’s vision, budget, and experience.

The success of a custom home is often determined long
before construction begins, with thoughtful planning and early decision-making
preventing costly delays, confusion, and reactive problem solving later on.

Great projects happen when builders, architects,
designers, and owners operate as a true team, where accountability, trust, and
shared expectations allow everyone to do their best work.

Until next time — keep cultivating creativity.

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Cabot Woolley:

Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/parkcityguy/)

Website: (https://www.fullsten.com/)

Zach Patton:

Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/blackwolfbuild/)

Website: (https://blackwolfbuild.com/)

About Couture & Construction

Hosted by Andrew Denny of Textures, Couture &
Construction is an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of
the luxury building industry. Through thoughtful conversations with makers and
business owners, it breaks down the process of creating custom spaces—one story
at a time.

This podcast was produced by Chelsea Rand, Davis Osburn,
and The Cast Collective.

Follow us on Instagram!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couture_and_construction/?hl=en

About Textures

Since 2004, Textures has been the preferred partner of
interior designers, architects, and custom home builders. Through their
collaborative approach, and our exclusive relationship with the finest mills
ensures your floors will stand the test of time in style and longevity.

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Welcome back to Season 12 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny sits down with Robert Pelletier, President and CEO of Pacific Hardwood, for a conversation that moves beyond products and into the mindset behind building something that lasts. With a background that spans corporate leadership, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship, Robert brings a perspective shaped by both scale and starting over.

What unfolds is a candid look at what it really takes to grow a business in an industry built on relationships, craftsmanship, and trust. From learning how to shift from transactional thinking to long-term partnerships, to navigating the realities of scaling a company while staying aligned with your values, Robert shares the lessons that don’t show up in a playbook.

They dig into the role of long-form conversation in the trades, the importance of listening as a competitive advantage, and why clarity around who you serve matters just as much as what you sell. The conversation also explores the evolving landscape of the industry, from the shortage of skilled labor to the growing demand for intentional, high-end design.

At its core, this episode is about discipline… knowing when to say yes, when to say no, and how to build something that holds up over time, both in business and in life.

Let’s Sum It Up:

Long-term success is built on relationships, not transactions, with trust compounding through consistency and shared values.

Clarity around your niche creates stronger businesses, allowing teams to focus, scale, and deliver at a higher level.

Listening, curiosity, and thoughtful conversation are not soft skills, they are strategic advantages in an industry built on people.

Until next time — keep cultivating creativity.

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Learn more about today’s guest

Robert Pelletier:

Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/pacifichardwood/)

Website: (https://pacifichardwood.com/)

About Couture & Construction

Hosted by Andrew Denny of Textures, Couture & Construction is an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry. Through thoughtful conversations with makers and business owners, it breaks down the process of creating custom spaces—one story at a time.

This podcast was produced by Chelsea Rand, Davis Osburn, and The Cast Collective.

Follow us on Instagram!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couture_and_construction/?hl=en

About Textures

Since 2004, Textures has been the preferred partner of interior designers, architects, and custom home builders. Through their collaborative approach, and our exclusive relationship with the finest mills ensures your floors will stand the test of time in style and longevity.

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Welcome to the first episode of Season 12 of Couture & Construction! This season, The Long Game, is all about what actually lasts… in design, in business, and in the spaces we choose to build our lives around. In today’s episode, host Andrew Denny sits down with Rebecca Gardner, founder and creative director of Houses & Parties, for a conversation that blurs the line between interiors, entertaining, and storytelling. Rebecca’s work spans event design, interiors, and retail, but at its core, it’s about something deeper: creating environments that people don’t just see, but feel. Spaces that linger long after you’ve left them.

From her philosophy of designing for memory instead of the algorithm, to her belief that a home should be lived in, shared, and celebrated, Rebecca brings a perspective that feels both timeless and wildly original. She shares how her upbringing, creative influences, and love of entertaining shaped a career built on intention, detail, and a little bit of magic. Along the way, the conversation moves through everything from lighting and hosting to the idea of “forced serendipity” and why the best experiences are often the most thoughtfully orchestrated.

They also dig into Rebecca’s first book, her creative process behind immersive environments, and the balance between personal expression and designing for others. What unfolds is a reminder that great design isn’t just about how something looks, it’s about how it makes people feel, how it brings them together, and how it stays with them over time.

Let’s Sum It Up:

Design that lasts is rooted in feeling, creating spaces and experiences that stay with people long after the moment ends.

Entertaining and interiors work best when they reflect the person behind them, blending function, personality, and intention into something deeply personal.

The most memorable environments don’t happen by accident, they come from thoughtful planning, layered detail, and a willingness to create a complete world.

Until next time — keep cultivating creativity.

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Rebecca Gardner:

Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/housesandparties/?hl=en)

Website: (https://housesandparties.com/)

About Couture & Construction

Hosted by Andrew Denny of Textures, Couture & Construction is an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry. Through thoughtful conversations with makers and business owners, it breaks down the process of creating custom spaces—one story at a time.

This podcast was produced by Chelsea Rand, Davis Osburn, and The Cast Collective.

Follow us on Instagram!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couture_and_construction/?hl=en

About Textures

Since 2004, Textures has been the preferred partner of interior designers, architects, and custom home builders. Through their collaborative approach, and our exclusive relationship with the finest mills ensures your floors will stand the test of time in style and longevity.

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Welcome back to Season 11 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny sits down with two creative minds who live at the intersection of design, branding, and storytelling– Brant Lyons, founder of OnBrant Agency, and Dillon Arnold, founder and creative director of Haus of Black.

This conversation explores what happens when story stops being a buzzword and starts becoming a business strategy. Brant shares how his background in global advertising and real estate marketing has shaped his belief that trust, emotion, and human connection are the true drivers of conversion in the digital age. Dillon brings a deeply personal perspective, tracing his design philosophy back through generations of builders and reflecting on how craftsmanship, vulnerability, and legacy inform the way he creates spaces that feel intentional rather than transactional.

Let’s Sum It Up:

Storytelling is no longer just aesthetic– it is a strategic tool for building trust, clarity, and alignment with the right clients.

Great design lives at the crossroads of creativity, budget, and collaboration, where builders, designers, and brands translate vision into reality.

Authenticity and evolution are essential, allowing both businesses and creative identities to grow without losing their core.

Until next time — keep cultivating creativity.

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Brant Lyons:

Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/brantlyons/?hl=en)

Website: (https://onbrant.com/)

Dillon Arnold:

Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/hausofblck/?hl=en)

Website: (https://hausofblack.co/)

About Couture & Construction

Hosted by Andrew Denny of Textures, Couture & Construction is an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry. Through thoughtful conversations with makers and business owners, it breaks down the process of creating custom spaces—one story at a time.

This podcast was produced by Chelsea Rand, Davis Osburn, and The Cast Collective.

Follow us on Instagram!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couture_and_construction/?hl=en

About Textures

Since 2004, Textures has been the preferred partner of interior designers, architects, and custom home builders. Through their collaborative approach, and our exclusive relationship with the finest mills ensures your floors will stand the test of time in style and longevity.