Happy Valentine's Day! I feel like today's episode is all about self-love, and following your passion. I had the pleasure of interviewing Black Tastemaker, Nicole Crowder, founder of Nicole Crowder Upholestry. When it comes to Nicoles journey with upholstery, she is self taught and learned it all with hands on training. In our conversation, Nicole leans into why its so important to do love what you love vs. what everyone assumes you should do. For listeners this week, Nicole’s interview is the perfect Monday Motivation to follow your passion, and leave your ego at the door.   

A sneak peak of Nicole Crowder’s collection at World Market

Nicole Crowder Upholstery is a Black-owned furniture and upholstery studio creating commissioned, one-of-a-kind heirloom furniture and home furnishings like meditation pillows, poufs and more. Nicole's work has been commissioned by the leading hotel chains, restaurants, and spaces across the country, and has been featured on the award-winning HBO series Insecure. She also has created bespoke pieces clients across the commercial, hospitality and residential spaces and has been featured in leading design publications, including Architectural Digest, Business of Home, Better Homes & Gardens, Elle Decor, and Martha Stewart Living.

Today Nicole has collaborated with World Market to design an exclusive collection of handcrafted furniture that will add a bright burst of joy to your home. This collection highlights Nicole’s vibrant and eclectic mixed prints and World Market’s unique silhouettes that blend style, comfort and storage. Each piece is one of a kind, and named in homage to an important woman in Nicole’s life.

For this week’s interior design game Nicole shares with me her insights on some vintage pieces, which ones are worth salvaging and which ones you should just throw away. Check out the furniture pieces below, and decide if you would repurpose it or let it go?