Ep. 32 with Rebecca McKelvey, the 'First Lady of Ballard'

This week, we're talking with the 'First Lady of Ballad' Rebecca McKelvey. Since she's married to our president Ryan McKelvey, we thought she needed to stop by talk about how she owns two of every product we've ever made, the river cabin they're currently building, and a wealth of Ballard insight she has to share. Plus, trials and triumphs are back for another round!
What You'll Hear on This Episode:
The three of us share our trials and triumphs -- including several 'oops' moments
Karen's trial involves slipcovers and cowhide rugs
My trial involves several inches of water in our kitchen
Taryn's trial and triumph involve a painting project
Rebecca explains the curious nickname she calls her husband, our president Ryan McKelvey
Rebecca tells us about their home's style and how she approaches decorating her space
Rebecca talks about their 'no shoes' policy in the house
Rebecca tells us about how she needed a bathroom cabinet, so Ryan designed our Miranda Corner Cabinet
We start bribing Rebecca to help us get our product ideas made
We talk about Ryan's obsession with the floor planner and how he used it to design their river cabin, new build house, and even their daughter's dorm room
She shares her tips for new construction -- it's all in the builder
Rebecca explains why she travels with her vacuum cleaner
Rebecca talks about the carpet debate she and Ryan had when they were building their house
Rebecca tells us about how she and Ryan collected all of their oriental rugs
We talk antiques and how Rebecca and Ryan blend new and old in their home
We talk entertaining tips, how Rebecca seats Thanksgiving for 26 people, and the idea of a 'payback party'
Rebecca talks about her go-to entertaining entree -- standing rib roast
We talk about funny Southern words that we'll define for you