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b"We're thrilled to be joined by design historian and author Emily Eerdmans, who opens up about her insights on the legendary decorator Mario Buatta (a.k.a. the Prince of Chintz). Emily first talks about the process of writing\\xa0Mario Buatta: Anatomy of a Decorator,\\xa0and how it\\u2019s different from\\xa0Mario Buatta: Fifty Years of American Interior Decoration. And, yes, Mario fans should have both books in their collection. \\nEmily then takes us through the fascinating journey of Mario, a trailblazer who incorporated personal branding into his design work, seamlessly adapted the English country house style to suit the American market, and crafted stunning designs using color and antiques. We dive deep into the heart of Mario\\u2019s design mantra with Emily, understanding the role of the four C's: chintz, curtains, color, and collections.\\xa0\\n\\nWhat You'll Hear This Episode:\\n\\nHow Mario\\u2019s humble roots played into his design.\\xa0\\n\\nWhy it\\u2019s so important for the next generation of designers to remember this icon.\\xa0\\n\\nThe four C\\u2019s: chintz, curtains, color and collections.\\xa0\\n\\n\\xa0The power of design history and how it shapes our choices when creating timeless spaces.\\xa0\\n\\nMore about Mario\\u2019s\\xa0ingenious use of color and antiques to create mesmerizing designs.\\xa0\\n\\nSome of the challenges in writing an intimate biography and working with strong personalities.\\xa0\\n\\nThe importance of curtains in modern apartments.\\xa0\\n\\nMario's love for the English country house style.\\xa0\\n\\n\\nAlso Mentioned:\\xa0\\n\\nBallard Designs\\n\\nEmily Eerdmans\\n\\nMario Buatta: Anatomy of a Decorator\\xa0\\n\\nMario Buatta: Fifty Years of American Interior Decoration\\xa0\\n\\n\\n\\ufeffPlease\\xa0send in your questions and decorating dilemmas\\xa0to podcast@ballarddesigns.net so we can answer them on our next episode!"