The Art of Light & Shade with Victoria Hagan, Jennifer Hunter & Lee Ann Thornton | Live from the Fenimore Lane Design Summit

The Art of Light & Shade with Victoria Hagan, Jennifer Hunter & Lee Ann Thornton | Live from the Fenimore Lane Design Summit

Author: Ariel Okin June 24, 2026 Duration: 1:00:48

This week we are bringing you two special bonus episodes recorded live at the third annual Fenimore Lane Design Summit, with the first welcoming listeners to a conversation exploring one of the most transformative elements of interior design: light.

Presented by The Shade Store, and moderated by Grace Beuley Hunt, Home & Design Editor at LUXE Interiors + Design, this discussion brings together three celebrated designers, to examine how window treatments shape the mood, comfort, and architecture of a home. Our guests are Victoria Hagan, Founder, Victoria Hagan Interiors, Jennifer Hunter, Founder, Jennifer Hunter Design, and Lee Ann Thornton, Founder, Lee Ann Thornton Interiors.

From balancing beauty and practicality to designing around natural light from the very beginning of a project, the panel explores how drapery, shades, texture, and proportion influence the way we experience a space. Along the way, the designers share their approaches to creating warmth, intimacy, and atmosphere, as well as the trends and innovations shaping the category today.

Whether you're renovating a home, designing a single room, or simply fascinated by the details that make great interiors feel effortless, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at the art of designing with light.

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Recorded live on June 6, 2026, at the Fenimore Lane Design Summit at the Mayflower Inn & Spa in Washington, Connecticut in partnership with The Shade Store.


Behind every beautiful room is a story, and Talk Shop with Ariel Okin: A Fenimore Lane Production uncovers them. Hosted by Ariel Okin, a House Beautiful Next Wave Designer and founder of Fenimore Lane, this podcast moves beyond glossy magazine spreads to explore the real, human elements of design. Ariel, who also writes for publications like Vogue and Architectural Digest, brings her insider’s perspective to conversations with leading interior designers, shopkeepers, and artisans from around the world. Each episode feels like an intimate chat between colleagues, where you’ll hear about the practicalities of running a creative business, the unexpected sources where professionals find inspiration, and the personal journeys that shape a distinctive aesthetic. Rather than just discussing trends, these dialogues get into the nuts and bolts-how a favorite fabric source was discovered, the challenges of launching a brand, or the philosophy behind a curated shop. It’s for anyone curious about the layers of thought and effort that create a lived-in, beautiful space. Listening to this podcast offers a masterclass in taste and entrepreneurship, straight from the voices defining the field today.
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