Grandma's Silverhttps://www.thegrandml.comGrandma’s Silver explores the culture of everyday life, from design and interiors to food, tradition, and the rituals that shape how we live.

Hosted by Allie Kochinsky, each episode features thoughtful, approachable conversations with designers, historians, and tastemakers, uncovering the meaning behind timeless style and enduring traditions.

New episodes every Wednesday.]]>enArtsAllie Kochinskyhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e499c04655ea3fd9a4e3f84388f01c27.jpgGrandma's Silverhttps://www.thegrandml.comTue, 28 Jul 2026 13:26:21 +0000Allie KochinskyAllie Kochinskyallie@thegrandml.comGrandma’s Silver explores the culture of everyday life, from design and interiors to food, tradition, and the rituals that shape how we live. Hosted by Allie Kochinsky, each episode features thoughtful, approachable conversations with designers,...Grandma’s Silver explores the culture of everyday life, from design and interiors to food, tradition, and the rituals that shape how we live.

Hosted by Allie Kochinsky, each episode features thoughtful, approachable conversations with designers, historians, and tastemakers, uncovering the meaning behind timeless style and enduring traditions.

New episodes every Wednesday.]]>falseepisodicCultivating Your Eye with Lauren Wodickahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cultivating-your-eye-with-lauren-wodicka--73214320Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky sits down with Lauren Wodicka, artist, designer, and founder of LBW Studio, for a conversation about developing an eye for beauty, collecting intentionally, and creating homes that evolve over time.

Before launching her interior design studio, Lauren built a career as an artist and gallery owner, helping her fine art clients curate spaces filled with art and antiques. That foundation continues to shape her approach today as she helps clients create homes that feel personal and, as she puts it, "paints their story."

In this episode:
  • Developing taste through observation
  • The influence of art on interior design
  • Collecting meaningful objects confidently
  • What historic properties teach us about permanence
  • Authentic interiors
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If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73214320Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:00:02 +0000Allie KochinskyIn this episode of Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky sits down with Lauren Wodicka, artist, designer, and founder of LBW Studio, for a conversation about developing an eye for beauty, collecting intentionally, and creating homes that evolve over time....Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky sits down with Lauren Wodicka, artist, designer, and founder of LBW Studio, for a conversation about developing an eye for beauty, collecting intentionally, and creating homes that evolve over time.

Before launching her interior design studio, Lauren built a career as an artist and gallery owner, helping her fine art clients curate spaces filled with art and antiques. That foundation continues to shape her approach today as she helps clients create homes that feel personal and, as she puts it, "paints their story."

In this episode:
  • Developing taste through observation
  • The influence of art on interior design
  • Collecting meaningful objects confidently
  • What historic properties teach us about permanence
  • Authentic interiors
RESOURCES:





If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.]]>1704artist,blueandwhite,fineart,grandmassilver,grandmillennial,grandmillenniallifestyle,historic,home,interiordesign,interiors,laurenwodicka,lbwstudio,preppy,southern,traditional,virginiafalse326fullLayered Interiors with Sarah Moore of Sarah Catherine Designhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/layered-interiors-with-sarah-moore-of-sarah-catherine-design--73108035Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky is joined by Sarah Moore, founder and principal designer of Sarah Catherine Design, for a conversation about character and the elements of a house that feel layered and detailed.

Growing up among historic Southern neighborhoods, Sarah developed an early appreciation for homes with stories. Today, she brings that perspective to her work, designing timeliness interiors across the Southeast that blend classic influences with a fresh, livable approach.

They discuss the impact of historic homes on modern living, why materials and attention to detail matter, and how to create spaces that feel collected and layered.

In this episode:
  • Historic Southern homes
  • What gives a home character and lasting appeal
  • Lessons modern homeowners can learn from older houses
  • Designing for everyday life
  • Timelessness vs. trend-driven design
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If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73108035Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:43:21 +0000Allie KochinskyIn this episode of Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky is joined by Sarah Moore, founder and principal designer of Sarah Catherine Design, for a conversation about character and the elements of a house that feel layered and detailed. Growing up among...Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky is joined by Sarah Moore, founder and principal designer of Sarah Catherine Design, for a conversation about character and the elements of a house that feel layered and detailed.

Growing up among historic Southern neighborhoods, Sarah developed an early appreciation for homes with stories. Today, she brings that perspective to her work, designing timeliness interiors across the Southeast that blend classic influences with a fresh, livable approach.

They discuss the impact of historic homes on modern living, why materials and attention to detail matter, and how to create spaces that feel collected and layered.

In this episode:
  • Historic Southern homes
  • What gives a home character and lasting appeal
  • Lessons modern homeowners can learn from older houses
  • Designing for everyday life
  • Timelessness vs. trend-driven design
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If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.]]>1973birmingham,decorating,design,georgia,grandmassilver,grandmillenniallifestyle,historic,history,interiordesign,sarahcatherinedesign,sarahmoore,southern,southerninteriors,southernliving,timelessfalse325fullThe Story of Red Land Cotton: Family Legacy and Heirloom Textileshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-story-of-red-land-cotton-family-legacy-and-heirloom-textiles--72967790Grandma's Silver conversation series surrounding American Craftsmanship with Colonial Williamsburg's WILLIAMSBURG brand, this conversation explores the journey of American cotton with Red Land Cotton, particularly what it means to preserve domestic textile manufacturing. 

Anna Brakefield, co-founder, shares how a visit to Colonial Williamsburg inspired a collaboration with Craft & Forge, translating historic textile patterns into a collection designed for modern homes.

Along the way, learn why everyday household linens were once heirlooms, what has been lost as textile production moved overseas, and why craftsmanship, stewardship, and quality still matter in everyday objects.

In this episode:
  • The story behind Red Land Cotton and its family farm in Alabama
  • The journey from seed to sheet
  • Why American textile manufacturing matters
  • Historic linens and heirloom bedding
  • The collaboration with Colonial Williamsburg's WILLIAMSBURG brand
  • The relationship between craftsmanship and preservation
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If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72967790Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000Allie KochinskyAs part of the Grandma's Silver conversation series surrounding American Craftsmanship with Colonial Williamsburg's WILLIAMSBURG brand, this conversation explores the journey of American cotton with Red Land Cotton, particularly what it means to...Grandma's Silver conversation series surrounding American Craftsmanship with Colonial Williamsburg's WILLIAMSBURG brand, this conversation explores the journey of American cotton with Red Land Cotton, particularly what it means to preserve domestic textile manufacturing. 

Anna Brakefield, co-founder, shares how a visit to Colonial Williamsburg inspired a collaboration with Craft & Forge, translating historic textile patterns into a collection designed for modern homes.

Along the way, learn why everyday household linens were once heirlooms, what has been lost as textile production moved overseas, and why craftsmanship, stewardship, and quality still matter in everyday objects.

In this episode:
  • The story behind Red Land Cotton and its family farm in Alabama
  • The journey from seed to sheet
  • Why American textile manufacturing matters
  • Historic linens and heirloom bedding
  • The collaboration with Colonial Williamsburg's WILLIAMSBURG brand
  • The relationship between craftsmanship and preservation
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Together, they discuss how historic landscapes preserve stories of daily life, seasonal rhythms, beauty, labor, and cultural exchange. Drawing on more than four decades of preserving Thomas Jefferson's botanical legacy, Peggy shares what the flowers cultivated at Monticello reveal about Jefferson's botanical interests, his international network of plant exchanges, and the many people, including enslaved gardeners and laborers, whose knowledge and work shaped the landscape.

The detective work behind restoring historic gardens is also explored, along with how historians reconstruct landscapes from letters, archaeological evidence, and plant records, and why heirloom plants can serve as a form of living inheritance.

In this episode, they discuss:
  • The inspiration behind Thomas Jefferson's Flowers
  • How gardens function as living historical documents
  • Jefferson's passion for flowers and botanical exchange
  • The people whose labor sustained Monticello's gardens
  • Restoring historic landscapes
  • Heirloom plants
  • Seasonal rhythms in early America
  • What gardens reveal about identity and place
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Together, they discuss how historic landscapes preserve stories of daily life, seasonal rhythms, beauty, labor, and cultural exchange. Drawing on more than four decades of preserving Thomas Jefferson's botanical legacy, Peggy shares what the flowers cultivated at Monticello reveal about Jefferson's botanical interests, his international network of plant exchanges, and the many people, including enslaved gardeners and laborers, whose knowledge and work shaped the landscape.

The detective work behind restoring historic gardens is also explored, along with how historians reconstruct landscapes from letters, archaeological evidence, and plant records, and why heirloom plants can serve as a form of living inheritance.

In this episode, they discuss:
  • The inspiration behind Thomas Jefferson's Flowers
  • How gardens function as living historical documents
  • Jefferson's passion for flowers and botanical exchange
  • The people whose labor sustained Monticello's gardens
  • Restoring historic landscapes
  • Heirloom plants
  • Seasonal rhythms in early America
  • What gardens reveal about identity and place
RESOURCES



If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.]]>2337america,colonial,flowers,garden,grandmassilver,grandmillennial,grandmillenniallifestyle,history,horticulture,jefferson,landscape,monticello,peggycornett,thomasjefferson,virginiafalse323fullSummerville, SC: The Birthplace of Sweet Teahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/summerville-sc-the-birthplace-of-sweet-tea--72655335Summerville, South Carolina, a historic Lowcountry town that proudly calls itself the "Birthplace of Sweet Tea." At the center of the conversation is the town's Sweet Tea Trail, a self-guided experience connecting local businesses, history, food, and community through one of the South's most iconic traditions.

But this episode isn't simply about a beverage; it's about hospitality as identity. About preserving small-town character in a changing South. About tourism rooted in storytelling rather than spectacle. And about why certain traditions, even simple ones, continue to hold emotional power.

Allie, joined by Cassie Ford, Director of Tourism, explores the history of Summerville, the cultural mythology surrounding sweet tea, and what local traditions reveal about the places we call home.

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But this episode isn't simply about a beverage; it's about hospitality as identity. About preserving small-town character in a changing South. About tourism rooted in storytelling rather than spectacle. And about why certain traditions, even simple ones, continue to hold emotional power.

Allie, joined by Cassie Ford, Director of Tourism, explores the history of Summerville, the cultural mythology surrounding sweet tea, and what local traditions reveal about the places we call home.

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Together, they explore why this traditional craft is finding new relevance today, and what it offers in a culture that often prioritizes speed and convenience. From heirloom pillows to hand-stitched canvases, needlepoint occupies a unique space, both decorative and personal, shaped as much by the process as the finished piece.

Jessica discusses the quiet discipline of making something by hand, how these objects evolve over time, and why they so often become part of a home's story. 

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If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72549474Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:31:57 +0000Allie KochinskyIn this episode of Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky is joined by Jessica Chaney, founder of Lycette Designs, for a conversation on needlepoint as more than just a pastime, but a practice rooted in patience, memory, and home. Together, they explore...Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky is joined by Jessica Chaney, founder of Lycette Designs, for a conversation on needlepoint as more than just a pastime, but a practice rooted in patience, memory, and home.

Together, they explore why this traditional craft is finding new relevance today, and what it offers in a culture that often prioritizes speed and convenience. From heirloom pillows to hand-stitched canvases, needlepoint occupies a unique space, both decorative and personal, shaped as much by the process as the finished piece.

Jessica discusses the quiet discipline of making something by hand, how these objects evolve over time, and why they so often become part of a home's story. 

RESOURCES


If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.]]>2476craft,grandmassilver,grandmillennial,grandmillenniallifestyle,heirloom,jessicachaney,lycettedesigns,nantucket,needlepoint,newport,palmbeach,preppy,southern,southernliving,stitchfalse321fullPink Sand Summer with Chassity Evanshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pink-sand-summer-with-chassity-evans--72427860Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky sits down with lifestyle creator and new author Chassity Evans to discuss her debut novel Pink Sand Summer, and the relationship between place, memory, creativity, and storytelling.

Known for her thoughtfully curated lifestyle content and love of coastal living, Chassity has spent years creating visual narratives inspired by the places she loves. With Pink Sand Summer, she takes that storytelling a step further, transforming the atmosphere and emotional pull of Harbour Island into a work of fiction.

Together, the women explore how places shapes narrative, why summer stories continue to resonate with readers, and how nostalgia functions as both a feeling and a creative tool. Chassity also shares what surprised her most about writing a novel, the challenges of moving from visual storytelling to long-form fiction, and the role memory plays in building characters and emotional depth.

In this episode, they discuss:
  • The journey from creator to novelist
  • The inspiration behind the book
  • Harbour Island as a creative influence
  • Place, memory, and storytelling
  • Why readers are drawn to summer fiction
  • Building characters through emotional detail
  • The emotional power of coastal settings
For readers who love summer novels, coastal fiction, place-based storytelling, and romance, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how the places we love become part of the stories we tell.

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If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72427860Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:02 +0000Allie KochinskyIn this episode of Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky sits down with lifestyle creator and new author Chassity Evans to discuss her debut novel Pink Sand Summer, and the relationship between place, memory, creativity, and storytelling. Known for her...Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky sits down with lifestyle creator and new author Chassity Evans to discuss her debut novel Pink Sand Summer, and the relationship between place, memory, creativity, and storytelling.

Known for her thoughtfully curated lifestyle content and love of coastal living, Chassity has spent years creating visual narratives inspired by the places she loves. With Pink Sand Summer, she takes that storytelling a step further, transforming the atmosphere and emotional pull of Harbour Island into a work of fiction.

Together, the women explore how places shapes narrative, why summer stories continue to resonate with readers, and how nostalgia functions as both a feeling and a creative tool. Chassity also shares what surprised her most about writing a novel, the challenges of moving from visual storytelling to long-form fiction, and the role memory plays in building characters and emotional depth.

In this episode, they discuss:
  • The journey from creator to novelist
  • The inspiration behind the book
  • Harbour Island as a creative influence
  • Place, memory, and storytelling
  • Why readers are drawn to summer fiction
  • Building characters through emotional detail
  • The emotional power of coastal settings
For readers who love summer novels, coastal fiction, place-based storytelling, and romance, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how the places we love become part of the stories we tell.

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Together, the two explore the quiet power of ordinary rituals: setting the table without occasion, using heirlooms instead of saving them, and gathering in ways that feel lived-in rather than performed. Brittany shares how her perspective on home was shaped by the women who raised her, and how continuing their traditions through objects and simple acts of hospitality has become a way of carrying their presence forward.

Brittany and Allie also talk about the difference between hosting and hospitality, the emotional weight objects can hold, and why repetition rather than reinvention is often what creates a true sense of home. 

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If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72309549Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000Allie KochinskyIn this episode, Allie Kochinsky is joined by Brittany Shepard, founder of The Sentimental Decorator and co-host of The Sentimental Twist, for a conversation on what she calls storykeeping, the practice of weaving memory, meaning, and personal history...Brittany Shepard, founder of The Sentimental Decorator and co-host of The Sentimental Twist, for a conversation on what she calls storykeeping, the practice of weaving memory, meaning, and personal history into the everyday rhythms of home.

Together, the two explore the quiet power of ordinary rituals: setting the table without occasion, using heirlooms instead of saving them, and gathering in ways that feel lived-in rather than performed. Brittany shares how her perspective on home was shaped by the women who raised her, and how continuing their traditions through objects and simple acts of hospitality has become a way of carrying their presence forward.

Brittany and Allie also talk about the difference between hosting and hospitality, the emotional weight objects can hold, and why repetition rather than reinvention is often what creates a true sense of home. 

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In this episode of Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky sits down with Stacey Bodnar, Director of Marketing & Public Relations for Charming Inns, of which the John Rutledge House Inn belongs. The pair talk about what it means to operate a historic house as a living environment rather than simply a hotel. Together, they explore how architecture influences behavior, why porches—nay, piazzas—remain powerful social spaces, and how atmosphere can subtly alter our sense of time and connection.

From summer mornings and daily rituals to the emotional pacing of historic interiors, this conversation examines why certain places stay with us long after we leave them, and what Charleston reveals about hospitality at its best.

Topics covered include:
  • Historic homes as lived environments
  • Southern porch culture and social connection
  • Hospitality as rhthym and ritual
  • Atmosphere, pacing, and memory
  • Why summer in Charleston feels distinct
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If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72161252Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:03 +0000Allie KochinskyCharleston is often described by its charm and beauty, but this conversation looks at the city through a different lens: domestic space, hospitality, and the rhythms that shape how people feel inside a place. In this episode of Grandma's Silver,...
In this episode of Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky sits down with Stacey Bodnar, Director of Marketing & Public Relations for Charming Inns, of which the John Rutledge House Inn belongs. The pair talk about what it means to operate a historic house as a living environment rather than simply a hotel. Together, they explore how architecture influences behavior, why porches—nay, piazzas—remain powerful social spaces, and how atmosphere can subtly alter our sense of time and connection.

From summer mornings and daily rituals to the emotional pacing of historic interiors, this conversation examines why certain places stay with us long after we leave them, and what Charleston reveals about hospitality at its best.

Topics covered include:
  • Historic homes as lived environments
  • Southern porch culture and social connection
  • Hospitality as rhthym and ritual
  • Atmosphere, pacing, and memory
  • Why summer in Charleston feels distinct
RESOURCES:
Read about Charleston!
Start here: www.arcadiapublishing.com/GRANDMILLENNIAL
Code: GRANDMILLENNIAL

If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.]]>2288alliekochinsky,architecture,charleston,charlestonsc,charminginns,grandmassilver,grandmillenniallifestyle,historichomes,history,hospitality,johnrutledgehouseinn,piazza,porch,southcarolina,southerncharm,southernliving,southerntravel,summer,travel,vacationfalse318fullBushel of Prints: Pattern, Memory, and the Ritual of Everyday Designhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bushel-of-prints-pattern-memory-and-the-ritual-of-everyday-design--71964966Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky speaks with the founder of Bushel of Prints, a studio specializing in illustrated wrapping paper and printed goods inspired by memory, pattern, and everyday storytelling.

The conversation explores how even ephemeral, everyday materials like wrapping paper can carry meaning through design. It considers how pattern becomes a form of visual language, and how illustration can transform ordinary places and objects into part of personal and cultural rituals.

Together, they discuss the relationship between design and memory, the emotional role of gifting and presentation, and how small-scale creative work can shape the way we experience everyday life.

This episode looks at pattern not as decoration, but as a way of marking time, memory, and connection through design.

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If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71964966Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:02 +0000Allie KochinskyIn this episode of Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky speaks with the founder of Bushel of Prints, a studio specializing in illustrated wrapping paper and printed goods inspired by memory, pattern, and everyday storytelling. The conversation explores...Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky speaks with the founder of Bushel of Prints, a studio specializing in illustrated wrapping paper and printed goods inspired by memory, pattern, and everyday storytelling.

The conversation explores how even ephemeral, everyday materials like wrapping paper can carry meaning through design. It considers how pattern becomes a form of visual language, and how illustration can transform ordinary places and objects into part of personal and cultural rituals.

Together, they discuss the relationship between design and memory, the emotional role of gifting and presentation, and how small-scale creative work can shape the way we experience everyday life.

This episode looks at pattern not as decoration, but as a way of marking time, memory, and connection through design.

RESOURCES:
Read about the Lowcountry!
Start here: www.arcadiapublishing.com/GRANDMILLENNIAL
Code: GRANDMILLENNIAL


If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.]]>2031bushelofprints,charleston,clemson,gift,grandmassilver,grandmillenniallifestyle,graphicdesign,lowcountry,luxurygifting,palmettobluff,pattern,print,southern,southernliving,wrapping,wrappingpaperfalse317fullCarried Forward by Hand: Sunhouse Craft and the Future of American Crafthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carried-forward-by-hand-sunhouse-craft-and-the-future-of-american-craft--71880273Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky sits down with Cynthia Main, founder of Sunhouse Craft, for a conversation about tradition, material knowledge, and what it means to carry craft foward today.

This episode is part of a special series exploring American craftsmanship inspired by Colonial Williamsburg, created in partnership with the Craft & Forge brand of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Craft & Forge collaborates with contemporary makers whose work reflects the Foundation's mission to preserve historic trades and pass on artisanal knowledge through living practice.

Based in Berea, Kentucky, Sunhouse Craft operates as both a working studio and a training environment, dedicated to reviving regional materials and traditional making practices through well-made goods for daily use. Through this collaboration, Cynthia's work draws inspiration from the Historic Area, archival collections, and the legacy of early American craft, while remaining rooted in place and process.

Together, Allie and Cynthia explore the philosophy behind making objects meant to last, the role of nature and seasonal materials in shaping craft, and the balance between historic inspiration and contemporary design. 

The conversation also centers on Sunhouse Craft's white oak basketry apprenticeship, an initiative supported in part by South Arts, which is working to restore an endangered Appalachian tradition through hands-on training, mentorship, and long-term skill development.

This episode offers a thoughtful look at craft as living practice, one sustained not only through objects, but through people, knowledge, and the act of making itself.

In this episode, you'll hear:
  • The path into woodworking and traditional craft
  • How regional materials and seasons shape the work
  • The influence of Colonial Williamsburg and the Craft & Forge collaboration
  • What it takes to rebuild a disappearing craft tradition
  • Why apprenticeship is essential to preservation
  • The relationship between function, beauty, and longevity in handmade objects

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Read about Appalachia!
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If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71880273Wed, 06 May 2026 04:00:03 +0000Allie KochinskyIn this episode of Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky sits down with Cynthia Main, founder of Sunhouse Craft, for a conversation about tradition, material knowledge, and what it means to carry craft foward today. This episode is part of a special...Grandma's Silver, Allie Kochinsky sits down with Cynthia Main, founder of Sunhouse Craft, for a conversation about tradition, material knowledge, and what it means to carry craft foward today.

This episode is part of a special series exploring American craftsmanship inspired by Colonial Williamsburg, created in partnership with the Craft & Forge brand of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Craft & Forge collaborates with contemporary makers whose work reflects the Foundation's mission to preserve historic trades and pass on artisanal knowledge through living practice.

Based in Berea, Kentucky, Sunhouse Craft operates as both a working studio and a training environment, dedicated to reviving regional materials and traditional making practices through well-made goods for daily use. Through this collaboration, Cynthia's work draws inspiration from the Historic Area, archival collections, and the legacy of early American craft, while remaining rooted in place and process.

Together, Allie and Cynthia explore the philosophy behind making objects meant to last, the role of nature and seasonal materials in shaping craft, and the balance between historic inspiration and contemporary design. 

The conversation also centers on Sunhouse Craft's white oak basketry apprenticeship, an initiative supported in part by South Arts, which is working to restore an endangered Appalachian tradition through hands-on training, mentorship, and long-term skill development.

This episode offers a thoughtful look at craft as living practice, one sustained not only through objects, but through people, knowledge, and the act of making itself.

In this episode, you'll hear:
  • The path into woodworking and traditional craft
  • How regional materials and seasons shape the work
  • The influence of Colonial Williamsburg and the Craft & Forge collaboration
  • What it takes to rebuild a disappearing craft tradition
  • Why apprenticeship is essential to preservation
  • The relationship between function, beauty, and longevity in handmade objects

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Framed as a conversation on collecting—why we do it, how we begin, and what it means to steward the past—the discussion moves beyond acquisition and into the role objects play in shaping identity, memory, and home. Together, the panel considers how a new generation is approaching antiques and material culture with a fresh perspective, balancing scholarship with instinct, preservation with use, and tradition with evolving taste. At its heart, this is a conversation about how we carry the past forward, and why it still matters.


About the Panel
This collecting-focused discussion was convened as part of the Pennsylvania Antiques Show, the inaugural gathering of dealers, scholars, and collectors dedicated to the study and appreciation of American decorative arts and material culture. The panel explored the evolving nature of collecting today, from connoisseurship and scholarship to accessibility, storytelling, and lived experience, offering multiple entry points for both new and seasoned collectors.


Panelists
  • Michael Diaz-Griffith is a writer, designer, and historian working at the intersection of past and future. As CEO of the Design Leadership Network and Vice Chair of The Winter Show, he brings a storyteller’s instinct and a strategist’s insight to cultural life, helping organizations connect creative leadership with curatorial thinking. His work treats objects and images as sources of transhistorical insight, revealing how people have lived, imagined, and adorned their worlds, and offering cues for how we might live today. Through projects spanning museums, foundations, ateliers, and publications, he is known for making the material past feel newly alive. He is the author of The New Antiquarians: At Home with Young Collectors (2023), which helped spark renewed interest in antiques among a younger generation. His forthcoming book offers an inviting and authoritative guide to collecting in the 21st century. Follow Michael on Instagram.
  • Matthew E. Monk is the Linda Eaton Associate Curator of Textiles at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library and an Affiliated Assistant Professor in the Winterthur Program in American Material Culture at the University of Delaware. His work takes a holistic and global approach to textiles in America, with a focus on process, structure, craft, and materiality. A dedicated teacher and maker, Matt emphasizes making as a primary mode of understanding, arguing that how something is made shapes how we interpret it. His forthcoming dissertation, A Useable Past: The Creation of an Appalachian Identity and the American Handweaving Revival, 1890–1940, reflects his deep interest in craft traditions and cultural identity.  Originally from Appalachian Virginia, he comes from a long line of craftspeople, grounding his scholarship in lived experience and tactile knowledge. Follow Matthew on Instagram.
  • Lisa Minardi is Executive Director of Historic Trappe and an internationally recognized expert in the history and material culture of southeastern Pennsylvania. She previously served as an assistant curator at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library and has spent more than two decades working in the field. She is the author and curator of numerous exhibitions and publications on Pennsylvania German art and culture, including Pastors & Patriots: The Muhlenberg Family of Pennsylvania and A Colorful Folk: Pennsylvania Germans & the Art of Everyday Life. Her work has been instrumental in advancing the study of regional material culture and traditional Americana. She also serves as editor of Americana Insights and Executive Director of the Lutheran Archives Center in Philadelphia. Follow Lisa on Instagram.
  • Allie Kochinsky is a cultural host and the voice behind the Grandma’s Silver podcast, where she explores American life through the lens of heritage, home, and tradition. Through conversations with artisans, historians, and cultural stewards, her work highlights the rituals and objects that shape how we live. Through her platform @grandmillenniallifestyle, she has cultivated a distinct perspective as a heritage tastemaker, interpreting the past in ways that feel relevant, livable, and deeply personal today. Follow Allie on Instagram.

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If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71823828Mon, 04 May 2026 20:18:18 +0000Allie KochinskyRecorded live at the Pennsylvania Antiques Show, this panel brings together leading voices in the worlds of design, material culture, and collecting to explore what it means to live with objects today. Framed as a conversation on collecting—why we do...Pennsylvania Antiques Show, this panel brings together leading voices in the worlds of design, material culture, and collecting to explore what it means to live with objects today.
Framed as a conversation on collecting—why we do it, how we begin, and what it means to steward the past—the discussion moves beyond acquisition and into the role objects play in shaping identity, memory, and home. Together, the panel considers how a new generation is approaching antiques and material culture with a fresh perspective, balancing scholarship with instinct, preservation with use, and tradition with evolving taste. At its heart, this is a conversation about how we carry the past forward, and why it still matters.


About the Panel
This collecting-focused discussion was convened as part of the Pennsylvania Antiques Show, the inaugural gathering of dealers, scholars, and collectors dedicated to the study and appreciation of American decorative arts and material culture. The panel explored the evolving nature of collecting today, from connoisseurship and scholarship to accessibility, storytelling, and lived experience, offering multiple entry points for both new and seasoned collectors.


Panelists