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Welcome back to Season 12 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny sits down with acclaimed designer and architect Marie Flanigan for a conversation about timeless design, natural materials, and why the most luxurious homes today are the ones that feel deeply personal rather than performative. From layered lighting and architectural language to the emotional impact of craftsmanship, Marie shares how her firm creates homes that are warm, enduring, and designed to evolve beautifully over time.

Andrew and Marie discuss the growing shift away from excess and toward intentional living, why restraint is often the hardest design skill to master, and how sustainability begins with longevity rather than trends. They also dive into the value of collaboration between architects, builders, and designers, the importance of preserving craftsmanship in a fast-moving world, and what it means to create homes that people still love a decade later.

Along the way, Marie reflects on mentoring young designers, building a nationally recognized firm while raising a family, and how listening closely to both clients and collaborators helps shape homes with soul, clarity, and lasting relevance.

Let’s Sum It Up:

Timeless homes are rooted in restraint, natural materials, and thoughtful cohesion rather than trend-driven excess.

Longevity is one of the truest forms of sustainability, with craftsmanship and quality creating spaces that improve with age.

Great design comes from collaboration, curiosity, and listening well enough to uncover what makes a home feel deeply personal.

Until next time — keep cultivating creativity.

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Marie Flanigan:

Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/marieflaniganinteriors/?hl=en)

Website: (https://marieflaniganinteriors.com/)

About Couture & Construction

Hosted by Andrew Denny of Textures, Couture & Construction is an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry. Through thoughtful conversations with makers and business owners, it breaks down the process of creating custom spaces—one story at a time.

This podcast was produced by Chelsea Rand, Davis Osburn, and The Cast Collective.

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Welcome back to Season 12 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny sits down with Cabot Woolley of Fullsten and returning guest Zach Patton of Blackwolf Build for a conversation that pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to execute a luxury custom home at the highest level. From pre-construction planning and owner expectations to budget realities, delayed decisions, and the emotional weight of the building process, this episode dives into the complexity behind creating homes that are meant to last.

Cabot shares what it means to serve as an owner’s
representative and why that role is becoming increasingly valuable in high-end
residential construction, especially in markets like Park City where
out-of-state clients, fast-moving timelines, and elevated expectations all
collide. Zach brings the builder’s perspective to the conversation, opening up
about the challenges of balancing craftsmanship, communication, budgets, and
evolving design decisions while still keeping projects moving forward.

Along the way, the conversation explores the hidden costs
of poor planning, why lighting design matters more than most people realize,
how trust is built between teams, and the importance of having someone who can
translate vision into reality without losing momentum in the process. It’s an
honest look at the moving pieces behind luxury construction and the people
responsible for keeping it all aligned.

Let’s Sum It Up:

Owner’s representation creates alignment across every
phase of a luxury build, helping teams communicate clearly while protecting the
client’s vision, budget, and experience.

The success of a custom home is often determined long
before construction begins, with thoughtful planning and early decision-making
preventing costly delays, confusion, and reactive problem solving later on.

Great projects happen when builders, architects,
designers, and owners operate as a true team, where accountability, trust, and
shared expectations allow everyone to do their best work.

Until next time — keep cultivating creativity.

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Cabot Woolley:

Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/parkcityguy/)

Website: (https://www.fullsten.com/)

Zach Patton:

Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/blackwolfbuild/)

Website: (https://blackwolfbuild.com/)

About Couture & Construction

Hosted by Andrew Denny of Textures, Couture &
Construction is an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of
the luxury building industry. Through thoughtful conversations with makers and
business owners, it breaks down the process of creating custom spaces—one story
at a time.

This podcast was produced by Chelsea Rand, Davis Osburn,
and The Cast Collective.

Follow us on Instagram!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couture_and_construction/?hl=en

About Textures

Since 2004, Textures has been the preferred partner of
interior designers, architects, and custom home builders. Through their
collaborative approach, and our exclusive relationship with the finest mills
ensures your floors will stand the test of time in style and longevity.

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Welcome back to Season 12 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny sits down with Robert Pelletier, President and CEO of Pacific Hardwood, for a conversation that moves beyond products and into the mindset behind building something that lasts. With a background that spans corporate leadership, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship, Robert brings a perspective shaped by both scale and starting over.

What unfolds is a candid look at what it really takes to grow a business in an industry built on relationships, craftsmanship, and trust. From learning how to shift from transactional thinking to long-term partnerships, to navigating the realities of scaling a company while staying aligned with your values, Robert shares the lessons that don’t show up in a playbook.

They dig into the role of long-form conversation in the trades, the importance of listening as a competitive advantage, and why clarity around who you serve matters just as much as what you sell. The conversation also explores the evolving landscape of the industry, from the shortage of skilled labor to the growing demand for intentional, high-end design.

At its core, this episode is about discipline… knowing when to say yes, when to say no, and how to build something that holds up over time, both in business and in life.

Let’s Sum It Up:

Long-term success is built on relationships, not transactions, with trust compounding through consistency and shared values.

Clarity around your niche creates stronger businesses, allowing teams to focus, scale, and deliver at a higher level.

Listening, curiosity, and thoughtful conversation are not soft skills, they are strategic advantages in an industry built on people.

Until next time — keep cultivating creativity.

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Learn more about today’s guest

Robert Pelletier:

Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/pacifichardwood/)

Website: (https://pacifichardwood.com/)

About Couture & Construction

Hosted by Andrew Denny of Textures, Couture & Construction is an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry. Through thoughtful conversations with makers and business owners, it breaks down the process of creating custom spaces—one story at a time.

This podcast was produced by Chelsea Rand, Davis Osburn, and The Cast Collective.

Follow us on Instagram!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couture_and_construction/?hl=en

About Textures

Since 2004, Textures has been the preferred partner of interior designers, architects, and custom home builders. Through their collaborative approach, and our exclusive relationship with the finest mills ensures your floors will stand the test of time in style and longevity.