Patricia Altschul Talks HSN, Inside Style and design And Southern Charm

The matriarch of Southern Charm, Patricia Altschul is arguably the most glamorous “Bravolebrity.” She has design in spades. From her signature caftans to the historical mansion where by she resides, the Isaac Jenkins Mikell Residence, which was intended by the famed inside designer Mario Buatta— no a single is aware of how to produce a dwelling quite like she does. So, it is not particularly stunning that she has a wonderful line with HSN that is encouraged by her grand home and way of life. 

After very first debuting in Oct 2020, this common-type line has items that look like they were being ordered from good antique retailers and estate gross sales. This incorporates statement items these as the Venetian-Model Mirror, necessities best for gifting like the Herringbone Tassel Throw, and cheerful flower print sheets.

I not too long ago sat down with Altscul to chat about operating with HSN, the key to her timeless perception of type, and to master much more about her method to decorating. She was daring, open up, and gracious. The Bravo star even addressed the rumors of level of competition concerning her and fellow Southern Allure solid member and pillow-maker, Craig Conover.

What is it like remaining the most glamorous Bravo identity?

A lot of the females on Bravo are into tendencies. And as we know, trends that are not really traditional or stylish. I you should not like the word “classy” always. But is there a selected sort of common aspect to type and glamour that never ever modified. And I’m old college, so you are not likely to see me in a tracksuit with [Gucci] Gs all more than it.

How did you conclude up functioning with HSN?

They wished an ambassador claimed who could deliver day-to-day luxury and a more upscale but affordable merchandise. I believe they were making an attempt to up the recreation considerably. So my job is to take points that let’s say New York socialites expend hundreds of dollars on and to someway reconfigure and translate it into one thing with present day technologies and present day components to make it very affordable. So all people can have just one.

A person issue I appreciate about your line is that every little thing seems like its from an antique shop or a large conclusion boutique, but HSN can make it uncomplicated to locate and accessibly priced. Can your pals explain to the big difference in between your first decor and HSN pieces?

Some of my biggest purchasers are my friends that also have decorators and houses everywhere you go. They appear to my home and my place of work is like a warehouse mainly because I have all these samples and they say “Oh my god! That is unbelievable. I want one in just about every place in my household and my house in Greece.”

They are extremely enthusiastic about my selection. That is a superior signal that they like the issues that I do as very well as men and women that may well not have experienced that exposure.

Tell me extra about your attractive sheets.

I appreciate my sheets. All of the sheets are 300 thread depend, sateen, and 100 % cotton. 300 thread depend signifies the sheets are breathable and light. I usually thought the bigger the thread count, the much better the sheets. 600 thread count sheets are heavier and they are so tightly woven, they are more durable to clear.

A person item I love from your line is the flameless candles. They are so substantially fun.

They are really detailed, hand-carved, and one of a kind. You won’t see them any location but HSN. A friend of mine advised me lately that she employs them as a nightlight for her boy or girl.

The youngster loves it. So we have exclusive matters as well as the normal inside style and design elements.

Do you have a favourite piece in the assortment? 

I adore the Venetian Mirror. I was encouraged by a single that I purchased in Paris several yrs in the past. And I paid out thousands of dollars for it. I required to do a contemporary model to have it appear like mine, but not be so fragile. 

I didn’t know how HSN experienced the artisans to do it, that we really were being equipped to do the shape— detailing and incising in the mirror. It is very challenging to minimize out decorative sections. It arrived out properly. It is really superior intended than my other mirror.

What are some of your most effective decorating tips?

So a great deal depends on the house, the apartment, what you’re doing. Start out on the wall and perform gradually. Individuals feel decorators occur in, make a number of sketches, and then all of a sudden the truck seems and the whole place is set together. It doesn’t do the job that way. From time to time it usually takes decades to get it just right.

And I feel scale and proportion are what men and women neglect about and it usually takes an eye to be able to get it proper. You never want everything on the exact degree, then it will get started to glance like a lodge foyer.

Your HSN line is incredibly common. What do you assume that classic model furnishings and decor is coming again? 

For several many years, there was a monochromatic glance. Almost everything was grey, all the rooms had been distinct shades of white. The furniture wasn’t at ease. It was form of challenging edge, and monochromatic. And I assume that now, particularly right after what we have gone by means of for the past 12 months and a 50 %, people want convenience. For illustration, all of the Mario Buatta chairs [I have] had been custom made-built. They’re stuffed with down and you sink into them. 

I worked with Mario Buatta for 30 decades. I however feel he’s the biggest decorator of the very last two hundreds of years. He has these kinds of a fantastic eye for scale and colour. I educated, traveled and shopped with him. He was my best friend and mentor.

And I also assume that every area needs a small gilt. So a piece of painted home furnishings, Swedish or French furnishings, a mirror, plants, bouquets, Arabian rugs. The sky is the limit and you can be as eclectic as you want. And it can nevertheless be cohesive. 

What does your co-star Craig Conover consider of your line with HSN? Is there any opposition? Will you two at any time collaborate?

It is so silly. I adore Craig. When I was undertaking personalized-manufactured caftans that we place people’s cats and canines on, we collaborated on a pillow. Craig’s pillows are extra informal and completely unique.

Whitney and I went to the opening of his store. On truth tv, they make all the things into a level of competition, but there is no levels of competition or poor blood. 

Craig and Austen [Kroll of Southern Charm] ended up around listed here not long ago and I did a complete detail with them, teaching them how to consume caviar properly.

How do you eat caviar effectively?

Initially of all, I have mom-of-pearl caviar spoons that I bought from Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton’s estate sale. [Craig and Austen] didn’t know you experienced to use the appropriate utensils. It has to be offered adequately. You just cannot use silver on caviar. It tarnishes it instantly and changes the tastes of caviar. 

They were being here with Paulina Gretzky, Wayne Gretzky’s daughter. We had pleasurable. It was a Tuesday afternoon. We did an Instagram Reside and Andy Cohen says, “What the hell are you doing eating caviar on a Tuesday?” You know, it is really just normal earning one thing out of nothing, spectacular like that.