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Brush & Banter | A Zibra Podcast
Brie Hansen, Annie Bolding, & Lauren Cooper
247 episodes
7 hours ago
What happens when “making do” turns into making magic? This week, Annie and Lauren sit down with DIY designer and content creator Alyssa Vilardi of The Things We Built to talk about transforming everyday spaces (and everyday chaos) into something beautiful, functional, and full of heart. From painting nurseries in military housing to running a thriving content business, Alyssa shares how she built a brand rooted in authenticity, family, and the courage to take imperfect action. The trio dives...
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What happens when “making do” turns into making magic? This week, Annie and Lauren sit down with DIY designer and content creator Alyssa Vilardi of The Things We Built to talk about transforming everyday spaces (and everyday chaos) into something beautiful, functional, and full of heart. From painting nurseries in military housing to running a thriving content business, Alyssa shares how she built a brand rooted in authenticity, family, and the courage to take imperfect action. The trio dives...
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Brush & Banter | A Zibra Podcast
Turning DIY, Motherhood, and Mess Into a Creative Business with Alyssa Vilardi of The Things We Built
What happens when “making do” turns into making magic? This week, Annie and Lauren sit down with DIY designer and content creator Alyssa Vilardi of The Things We Built to talk about transforming everyday spaces (and everyday chaos) into something beautiful, functional, and full of heart. From painting nurseries in military housing to running a thriving content business, Alyssa shares how she built a brand rooted in authenticity, family, and the courage to take imperfect action. The trio dives...
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7 hours ago
38 minutes

Brush & Banter | A Zibra Podcast
Landing Paid Art Projects with Major Brands & Finding Your Creative Voice with Cyn of Chalk & Brush
What does it really mean to find your style, and your voice, as an artist? This week, Annie and Lauren sit down with muralist, lettering artist, and creative entrepreneur Cyn (“Cynno”) to talk about the messy middle of building a creative identity. All of the doubts, pivots, and dopamine hits that come with evolving your art and your business. From her early days painting chalkboards to designing murals for Starbucks, Virgin Voyages, and local Miami landmarks, Cyn shares how she found confide...
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2 weeks ago
42 minutes

Brush & Banter | A Zibra Podcast
The Messy Middle of a Project... And Your Career as an Artist | Reflecting on Creative Beginnings with Olga Muzician & Lauren Hull
You know that part of a project where it looks like total chaos and you start questioning all your life choices? Yeah… that part. We’re going there. In this episode, muralist & lettering artist Olga Muzician and furniture flipper-turned-content creator Lauren Hull join hosts Annie and Lauren to talk about the not-so-glamorous side of creative beginnings; the flops, the freak-outs, and the surprisingly sweet moments that come from sticking it out. If you’ve ever cried mid-project, painted ...
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4 weeks ago
35 minutes

Brush & Banter | A Zibra Podcast
Coming Back From a Creative Break with Courtney Weisel of Steel Birch Studios
Life moves in seasons, and sometimes that means stepping away from the studio. In this episode, Brie and Lauren sit down with award-winning refinisher Courtney Weisel of Steel Birch Studios to talk about what it really looks like to pause, pivot, and then pick the brush back up again. Courtney Weisel is the artist behind Steel Birch Studios, known for reimagining vintage furniture into sculptural, scroll-stopping works of art. She’s a Golden Brush Award winner whose bold textures, clean lines...
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1 month ago
30 minutes

Brush & Banter | A Zibra Podcast
Introducing Brush & Banter | A New Canvas for Creativity
The Zibra podcast is back - refreshed, reimagined, and ready to celebrate every kind of creative. In this first episode of Brush & Banter, Brie, Annie, and Lauren pull back the curtain on the rebrand, introduce themselves, and share why this podcast is for anyone who picks up a paint brush and brings a vision to life. Meet your new co-hosts! Annie Bolding (Founder of It’s a Disco Day Designs) and Lauren Cooper (Founder of Rosemont Lane Design Studio) join Brie Hansen (President of Z...
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1 month ago
35 minutes

Brush & Banter | A Zibra Podcast
How to Choose the Right Paint Colors
Sarah Bezanson of Sarah Bezanson Interiors shares her expert advise on things to consider when choosing a color. Welcome to Brush & Banter—the podcast where creativity meets real-life hustle. Brought to you by Zibra, we go beyond perfect brushstrokes to explore the messy, magical, and meaningful side of being an artist. We’re here to bring you conversations with working artists, practical tips to grow your creative business, and a built-in painting companion for your next project. Brush...
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1 year ago
48 minutes

Brush & Banter | A Zibra Podcast
Yuletide Splendor: Holiday Room Showcase!
Main: Nine members of the refinishing community share their favorite Christmas decorations and the rooms they have them in. Merry Christmas! Autumn Heseman - Prayed Over Pieces https://www.instagram.com/prayedoverpieces/ Christine Castray - Driftwood Home Furniture https://www.instagram.com/driftwoodhomefurniture/ Jennifer Marr - Jenni Ray at Home https://www.instagram.com/jennyraeathome/ Lauren Svacina - Portland Row Living https://www.instagram.com/portlandrowliving/ Lianne Carey...
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1 year ago
12 minutes

Brush & Banter | A Zibra Podcast
Learn Upcycling from Experts at Jami Ray Vintage
Main: Zeb and Jami of Jami Ray Vintage share how they became successful upcycling thrift shoppers and how you can too! Zeb and Jami - Jami Ray Vintage https://www.instagram.com/jamirayvintage/ Zibra: Website: Zibra https://www.enjoyzibra.com/ Podcast Page: Zibra's Before & After Furniture Refinishing Podcast https://www.enjoyzibra.com/pages/the-zibra-podcast-season-5 Welcome to Brush & Banter—the podcast where creativity meets real-life hustle. Brought to you by Zibra, we go beyon...
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1 year ago
1 hour 16 minutes

Brush & Banter | A Zibra Podcast
How to Shop for Furniture
Main: Furniture refinishing success, Jennifer of Saved by Design, goes into detail on how she shops for furniture pieces to refinish. Jennifer - Saved by Design https://www.instagram.com/savedbydesign.tn/ Tip: Using Colors to Prime Lindsay - The Rural Legend https://www.instagram.com/therurallegend/ Studio: What's Happening in Your Studio? Heather - The Cozy Sunroom https://www.instagram.com/thecozysunroom/ Jessi - Cypress House Design https://www.instagram.com/cypresshousedesign/ Kara...
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1 year ago
1 hour 7 minutes

Brush & Banter | A Zibra Podcast
Creating a Timeless Home
Lianne of Carey Us Home chats about mixing old and new decor and furniture to create a timeless home. Main: Lianne of Carey Us Home chats about mixing old and new decor and furniture to create a timeless home. Lianne - Carey Us Home https://www.instagram.com/careyushome/ Tip: Using Colors to Prime Lindsay - The Rural Legend https://www.instagram.com/therurallegend/ Studio: What's Happening in Your Studio? Tara - Vintage Chic https://www.instagram.com/vintagechiciniowa/ Kandi - Orchid'...
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2 years ago
48 minutes

Brush & Banter | A Zibra Podcast
Home and Furniture Design Trends for 2024!
Three of our Zibra Review Judges chat about the nine winners of Zibra's July, August and September Review plus they share what they feel are the upcoming Home and Furniture Design trends headed our way for 2024! Judges: Katie - Katie Co + Home https://www.instagram.com/katiecloud/ Jen - Perfectly Imperfect Furniture https://www.instagram.com/perfectlyimperfectfurnitureres/ Laura - Portland Row Living https://www.instagram.com/portlandrowliving/ July Winners: Deanna & Bonnie - Cornfl...
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2 years ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Brush & Banter | A Zibra Podcast
Secrets of Shop Ownership
Kristen of Shackteau Interiors shares her secrets of shop ownership Main: Kristen of Shackteau Interiors shares her secrets of shop ownership Kristen - Shackteau Interiors https://www.instagram.com/shackteau_interiors/ Ad: Ellen Wuagneux - Vintage Key https://www.instagram.com/vintagekey_fl/ Tip: Using Colors to Prime Jenna - Happy Valley Restorations https://www.instagram.com/happyvalleyrestorations/ Studio: What's Happening in Your Studio? Katy - Furniture Refreshed https://www.in...
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2 years ago
49 minutes

Brush & Banter | A Zibra Podcast
Staging Secrets Revealed
The three winners of Zibra's June Staging Contest and the July Staging Contest chat about their staging techniques with our Co-Hosts Amanda & Jenn from the Vintage Sisters. Main: June & July Staging Winners discuss Their Winning Pieces and their secrets in staging successfully CO-HOST: Amanda & Jenn - The Vintage Sisters https://www.instagram.com/vintagesisterssk JUNE WINNERS: Summer - Pinewood Charm https://www.instagram.com/pinewoodcharm Cathy - Furniture by Acanthus https:...
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2 years ago
36 minutes

Brush & Banter | A Zibra Podcast
Fun & Challenges of Refinishing Unusual Pieces
The three winners of Zibra's June Review chat about their winning pieces in the "This & That" category. Plus, they share the fun and challenges you can experience when refinishing an unusual piece with our Co-Host, Katie Cloud of Katie Cloud Home. Main: June Review Winners discuss Their Winning Pieces and the Fun & Challenges when Refinishing an Unusual Piece. Katie Cloud - Katie Cloud https://www.instagram.com/katiecloud/ Michelle - Indy Blue Co https://www.instagram.com/indy.blue...
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2 years ago
54 minutes

Brush & Banter | A Zibra Podcast
Facebook Marketplace Success
Jennifer of Saved by Design shares how she has utilized Facebook Marketplace to help her be a super successful furniture refinisher and you can too! Main: Using Facebook Marketplace to be a Success Jennifer - Saved by Design https://www.instagram.com/savedbydesign.tn/ Ad: Kate Buffington - Kate's Reclaimed https://www.instagram.com/katesreclaimed/ Tip: Priming Your Furniture Pieces Jo Rohal - Click 2 Restore https://www.instagram.com/click2restore/ Studio: What's Happening in Your Stu...
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2 years ago
44 minutes

Brush & Banter | A Zibra Podcast
The Art of Painting Murals
Bethany of Riverbank Art Studio discusses how she became a successful Muralist. Main: Being a Successful Muralist Bethany - Riverbank Art Studio https://www.instagram.com/riverbankartstudio/ Ad: Laura Cobb - Redhead Refinishing https://www.instagram.com/redhead_refinishings/ Tip: Trust the Process and Trust Yourself Meg Wheeler - MW Homegoods https://www.instagram.com/mwhomegoods/ Bloopers: Paint in the Hair and on the Face Autumn - Prayed Over Pieces https://www.instagram.com/prayedo...
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2 years ago
57 minutes

Brush & Banter | A Zibra Podcast
Winning Techniques for Staging!
The three winners of Zibra's May Staging Contest chat about their staging techinques with our Co-Hosts Amanda & Jenn from the Vintage Sisters. Main: Staging Techniques are Discussed by the May Staging Winners Amanda & Jenn - The Vintage Sisters https://www.instagram.com/vintagesisterssk/ Megan DeLong - Meg Del Designs https://www.instagram.com/megdeldesign/ Deanna & Bonnie - Cornflower Restorations https://www.instagram.com/cornflowerrestorations/ Nicloe - Off the Hinges Desi...
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2 years ago
56 minutes

Brush & Banter | A Zibra Podcast
Guidance for Refinishing Chairs
The three winners of Zibra's May Review chat about their winning pieces in the "Chairs" category. Plus, they give guidance on refinishing chairs with our Co-Host, Jen Talley of Perfectly Imperfect Furniture. Main: Refinishing Chairs is the Topic for the May Review Winners Jen Talley - Perfectly Imperfect Furniture https://www.instagram.com/perfectlyimperfectfurnitureres/ Susan Stefano - Little Lou Designs https://www.instagram.com/littleloudesigns/ Kate - Kate's Reclaimed https://ww...
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2 years ago
1 hour 9 minutes

Brush & Banter | A Zibra Podcast
Refinishing Dining Tables
The three winners of Zibra's April Review chat about their winning pieces in the Dining Table category. Plus, they discuss the challenges and rewards of refinishing dining tables with our Co-Host, Katie of Salvaged by K. Scott. Main: Dining Tables are the Featured Subject from the April Review Katie - Salvaged by K. Scott https://www.instagram.com/salvagedbykscott/ Christina - Field and Vineyard https://www.instagram.com/fieldandvineyard/ Ciera - Restore Reimagined https://www.insta...
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2 years ago
53 minutes

Brush & Banter | A Zibra Podcast
Furniture Staging Secrets!
The three winners of Zibra's April Staging Contest chat about their staging process secrets with our Co-Host Amanda from the Vintage Sisters. Main: Staging Contest Winners Discuss Their Pieces and Their Staging Secrets Amanda - Vintage Sisters https://www.instagram.com/vintagesisterssk/ Eva - Ekesterna https://www.instagram.com/ekesterna/ Heather - The Cozy Sunroom https://www.instagram.com/thecozysunroom/ Jill - Back Porch Lilly https://www.instagram.com/backporchlilly/ Ad: Jill - Bac...
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2 years ago
48 minutes

Brush & Banter | A Zibra Podcast
What happens when “making do” turns into making magic? This week, Annie and Lauren sit down with DIY designer and content creator Alyssa Vilardi of The Things We Built to talk about transforming everyday spaces (and everyday chaos) into something beautiful, functional, and full of heart. From painting nurseries in military housing to running a thriving content business, Alyssa shares how she built a brand rooted in authenticity, family, and the courage to take imperfect action. The trio dives...