Show notes
(00:03) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast(00:20) Guest Introduction - MK Pritzker(00:33) MK Pritzker's role as the First Lady of Illinois(01:16) Discussion about MK's book(01:37) The story of the Governor's mansion(02:49) The process of writing the book(03:38) Working with interior designer Michael Smith(04:46) Creating a historical space with a relaxed elegance(06:14) Richard Hunt sculpture (08:17) Abraham Lincoln beardless portrait(08:58) Decorator Frances Elkins(10:39) Discussion about the former Illinois first ladies(11:56) Story of saving the mansion from demolition(13:11) The elliptical staircase(14:08) The Lincoln Parlor(14:53) The Governor's Dining Room and Kankakee Room(16:54) Podcast Segment "Home": Memory of a childhood home(17:15) MK Pritzker Childhood Memories and Lessons(19:12) Outro(19:38) Thanks for listening to Decorating by the Book Podcast
