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Boulevard Beat

Boulevard Beat

By: Meghan Blum Krissa Rossbund and Liz Lidgett.
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 The lines of design and style are blurred. Boulevard Beat proves the one you should take. Hosted by Meghan Blum, Krissa Rossbund, and Liz Lidgett.Meghan Blum, Krissa Rossbund, and Liz Lidgett. Art Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • How Art Shapes a Home: A Conversation with Artist Charissa Owens

    How Art Shapes a Home: A Conversation with Artist Charissa Owens
    Feb 17 2026
    In this episode of Boulevard Beat, Meghan and Krissa sit down with artist Charissa Owens to explore the intersection of art, interiors, and intentional living. Known for her expressive, layered work and thoughtful approach to color and composition, Charissa shares her journey as an artist and how her background influences the pieces she creates today.

    The conversation dives into how art can anchor a space, tell a story, and bring emotional depth to interiors. Charissa discusses her creative process, the role of intuition in her work, and how she thinks about scale, palette, and placement when her art enters a home. Together, the group explores how designers and collectors can confidently select art that feels personal rather than trendy, and why investing in meaningful pieces creates spaces that feel truly lived in.

    This episode is a thoughtful look at how art and design work hand-in-hand to create homes that feel layered, soulful, and timeless.

    Street Style Takeaways:
    • Art is emotional, not just decorative
      The most impactful pieces are those that evoke feeling and personal connection, not just fill a wall.
    • Let art lead the room
      Starting with artwork can help inform color palettes, textures, and the overall mood of a space.
    • Scale and placement matter
      Choosing the right size and giving art room to breathe allows it to truly shine within an interior.
    • Trust your instincts
      Both artists and homeowners benefit from leaning into intuition rather than overthinking trends.
    • Collect with intention
      Living with art you love — and building a collection over time — creates a home that feels layered and authentic.
    • Design and art are collaborative
      When designers and artists understand each other’s process, the result is more cohesive and meaningful spaces.


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    Connect with Meghan Blum Interiors ⁠https://www.instagram.com/meghanbluminteriors/⁠
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    Connect with Krissa Rossbund. ⁠https://www.instagram.com/krissa_rossbund/⁠
    Connect with Liz Lidgett ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lizlidgett/⁠
    Episode Website ⁠https://www.blvdbeat.com/about⁠
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    39 mins
  • Collecting with Feeling: How Art, Emotion, and Intuition Shape Great Interiors

    Collecting with Feeling: How Art, Emotion, and Intuition Shape Great Interiors
    Feb 10 2026
    In this episode of Boulevard Beat, Meghan Blum and Krissa Rossbund sit down with Melissa Dulaney, a Charleston-based creative and art dealer known for her joyful, colorful collection and deep roots in the design world. Melissa shares stories of growing up on James Island in the 70s and 80s—an unplugged childhood filled with imagination, freedom, and creativity—which laid the foundation for her artistic eye and entrepreneurial spirit.

    The conversation traces Melissa’s creative lineage, from a mother who encouraged hands-on art projects to formal art education and years spent honing her aesthetic. She opens up about building a business centered on originality, emotion, and storytelling, and what it really looks like to run a warehouse-based art operation while serving designers across the country. Throughout the episode, Melissa emphasizes the importance of trusting your instincts, surrounding yourself with beauty, and choosing work that brings genuine joy.

    Street Style Takeways:
    • Creativity starts early: Melissa’s childhood—rooted in freedom, play, and making things by hand—shaped her lifelong creative confidence.
    • Art should make you feel something: Joy, color, and emotion are central to her collection and philosophy.
    • There’s no single path to success: Melissa’s journey blends art education, intuition, and hands-on business building.
    • Design is personal: The most meaningful pieces are the ones that tell a story and feel authentic, not trend-driven.
    • Behind the scenes matters: From warehouses to markets, Melissa offers a real look at the operational side of the art and design business.
    • Trust your eye: Experience sharpens intuition—learning when to say yes (and no) is key to longevity in a creative career.


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    Connect with the Hosts ⁠https://www.instagram.com/boulevardbeatpodcast/⁠
    Connect with Meghan Blum Interiors ⁠https://www.instagram.com/meghanbluminteriors/⁠
    Connect with House of Blum ⁠https://www.instagram.com/shophouseofblum/⁠
    Connect with Krissa Rossbund. ⁠https://www.instagram.com/krissa_rossbund/⁠
    Connect with Liz Lidgett ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lizlidgett/⁠
    Episode Website ⁠https://www.blvdbeat.com/about⁠
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    21 mins
  • The Vale London with Melinda Marquardt

    The Vale London with Melinda Marquardt
    Feb 3 2026
    In this episode of Boulevard Beat, Meghan Blum and Krissa Rossbund sit down with Melinda Marquardt, founder of The Vale London, for a thoughtful conversation on how art, heritage, and craftsmanship shape truly timeless interiors. Melinda shares how growing up immersed in art, architecture, and historic homes influenced her creative eye long before she formally entered the design world.

    Together, Meghan, Krissa, and Melinda explore Melinda’s path to founding The Vale London, a brand celebrated for its refined British sensibility and deep respect for provenance. The discussion touches on the importance of subtle details, the value of well-made pieces, and how layered interiors are built through patience and intention rather than trends. From antique sourcing to the quiet elegance found in British design, this episode highlights how meaningful spaces are created through storytelling, restraint, and a love of craftsmanship.

    Street Style Takeaways:
    • Our early influences matter. Exposure to art, architecture, and historic environments can quietly shape a lifelong design perspective.
    • Great design lives in the details. Interior finishes, craftsmanship, and thoughtful surprises elevate a space in lasting ways.
    • Timeless interiors aren’t rushed. Collecting pieces over time creates depth, authenticity, and soul.
    • Provenance brings meaning. Knowing the history behind a piece adds emotional value beyond its beauty.
    • British design favors restraint. Comfort, elegance, and subtlety often create the most enduring spaces.
    • Quality over quantity always wins. Well-crafted pieces stand the test of time and trend cycles.


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    Connect with the Hosts ⁠https://www.instagram.com/boulevardbeatpodcast/⁠
    Connect with Meghan Blum Interiors ⁠https://www.instagram.com/meghanbluminteriors/⁠
    Connect with House of Blum ⁠https://www.instagram.com/shophouseofblum/⁠
    Connect with Krissa Rossbund. ⁠https://www.instagram.com/krissa_rossbund/⁠
    Connect with Liz Lidgett ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lizlidgett/⁠
    Episode Website ⁠https://www.blvdbeat.com/about⁠
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    33 mins
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