The Decorating Buzz with Bebe MacKellar

What makes a home feel truly lived-in?In this episode of Grandma’s Silver, Allie Kochinsky sits down with Bebe MacKellar, an interior decorator known for her classic, layered interiors and intuitive approach to creating spaces that feel warm, personal, and enduring.Bebe shares how her career began apprenticing under her mother at Fanny Bolen Interiors, and how that early hands-on experience shaped her understanding of the importance of intention and following her gut.In this conversation, you'll hear about:Learning design through apprenticeship and experienceCreating layered, collected interiors that evolve over timeThe role of antiques, color, and sourcing in a homeThe influence of placeDesigning for real life, entertaining, and everyday livingFor anyone drawn to homes that feel personal, storied, and thoughtfully assembled, this episode offers insight into the art of creating spaces that are both beautiful and deeply lived-in.RESOURCES:Visit Fanny Bolen Interiors here.Shop Buzz by Bebe here.If you enjoy Grandma’s Silver, follow the podcast and share this episode with a friend who loves heritage, design, and timeless living.