This is not your average design podcast. It’s heartfelt, story-driven, and full of insight—just like the spaces we live in.
The sensory secrets of the season.
In Episode 3 of It’s Your Space, host and producer Mary Cox sits down with Alec Puskas, Design Visionary & Founder of Tony Alexander Designs, to explore how emotion and memory are wired into our sensory experiences, especially around the holidays.
This episode covers:
- Mary shares childhood memories of Manhattan’s Christmas windows and how they shaped her love for design.
- How sight, sound, and scent can trigger joy, nostalgia, and connection.
- Why holiday design isn’t just decoration — it’s about emotion, memory, and the chemistry of joy.
The science behind photography.
In Episode 2 of It’s Your Space, host and producer Mary Cox sits down with Levi Clark, architectural and marine photographer/owner of Soundview Photography, to discuss the science behind photography.
You’ll learn:
- The story behind the A Moveable Feast photoshoot, where a simple barn was transformed into a warm, inviting Thanksgiving dinner setting.
- The fascinating science behind photography—how it can shape how we feel when we look at an image.
- The “ON/OFF button” is used in most creative brains
- The techniques Levi uses to evoke an emotional response in a viewer.
How does color make you feel?
In Episode 1 of It’s Your Space, host and producer Mary Cox sits down with Ashley Blevins, Architectural and Design Rep at Benjamin Moore & Co., to explore the emotional power of color in our spaces.
What begins with a shared reaction to a paint color in a local restaurant turns into a vibrant conversation about the science and essence of interior design.
You’ll learn:
- Why certain colors instantly shift your mood.
- How design pros test and select color with purpose.
- What to consider before committing to the perfect hue for your space.
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