We are wrapping up the Carson Kressley mini-series with a bang! For his grand finale, Carson invites his dear friend and the “grand dame” of Charleston, Patricia Altschul—star of Bravo’s hit show Southern Charm.
Carson and Miss Pat discuss her fascinating background as an elite art advisor in the 1980s and 90s, her long-standing collaboration with the legendary decorator Mario Buatta (the “Prince of Chintz”), and the history of her stunning 1853 Greek Revival home in Charleston. She also shares her expert tips for navigating online auctions, the secret to a perfect martini, and why classic English country design never goes out of style.
What You’ll Hear This Episode:
- 00:00 Welcome to the final episode of the Carson Kressley Takeover!
- 01:30 Meet Patricia Altschul: Art advisor, author, and star of Southern Charm
- 04:30 Growing up in Richmond, Virginia with an eclectic mix of French antiques and Chinese rugs
- 07:00 Pat’s career as an art advisor in the 80s and 90s (and flying the Concorde)
- 10:30 How to start collecting art and why you need a portable blacklight
- 13:00 The best auction sites: Stair Galleries and the LiveAuctioneers app
- 16:30 The history of Pat’s Charleston home: The 1853 Isaac Jenkins Mikell House
- 19:00 Working with legendary decorator Mario Buatta over 30 years
- 23:00 Why Mario’s classic “English country” rooms still look fresh today
- 32:30 Pat’s former home on Oyster Bay in Long Island
- 38:00 How Pat ended up on Southern Charm
- 40:00 Charleston must-dos and the city’s incredible food scene
- 44:00 The secret to the perfect Southern martini
- 47:30 Entertaining in New York City in the 1990s
- 51:30 Pat’s collection of Ballard Designs crystal lanterns
Shop the Carson Kressley for Ballard Designs Collection now in-store or online!
Also Mentioned in This Episode
- Pat’s Book (referred to by Carson as Eat, Drink, and Remarry)
- LiveAuctioneers App
- Stair Galleries
- Shop the Carson Kressley Collection at Ballard Designs
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Happy Decorating!
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