What does it mean to live the vacationing spirit? In this episode of Grandma's Silver, we explore the enduring allure of coastal design with acclaimed interior designer Krista Watterworth Alterman.

You've heard of coastal style. But true coastal living is about more than kitschy seaside decor; it's an architectural and cultural response to landscape, light, and heritage. Today, the aesthetic is shifting away from literal beach themes and moving toward a more disciplined expression of luxury.

Joining host Allie Kochinsky to break down this evolution is Krista Watterworth Alterman, the former HGTV host and Executive & Creative Director of Krista + Home, the luxury interior design division of Vesta. With over twenty years of experience designing legacy resort destinations and multi-million-dollar private residences across the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean, Krista brings an understanding of how spaces can be simultaneously high-design and emotionally resonant.

In this episode:

• How the traditional elements of seaside decor transformed into a modern vision of luxury informed by travel, culture, and architecture.
• Why balancing permanence with modernity is essential when crafting legacy homes that stand the test of time.
• Translating high design into spaces that handle real life with ease, intentionality, and visual clarity.

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• Visit Krista's website.
• Follow along on her business Instagram or personal account.

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