Charles de Lisle is a decorator, not a designer

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[gentle music] This is Business of Home. I'm your host, Dennis Scully. Every week, I'll be speaking with leaders and innovators from all corners of the home industry. My guest this week is interior decorator Charles Delisle. Born in rural Massachusetts to a family of makers and tinkerers, Charles grew up obsessed with how things work. After finding his way to the San Francisco Bay Area, he got involved with the design scene, first launching a line of lamps, then helping to start a commercial firm. Eventually, Charles went out on his own and earned acclaim for his residential work, including placement on the AD 100. I spoke with Charles about why he loves clients who are risk takers, how a chance encounter with a Michael Taylor room changed his life, and why he likes to be called a decorator, not a designer. This podcast is sponsored by Ernesta. With Ernesta's new coastal and family collections, you can find a custom size rug that works beautifully inside and out. In durable wool and performance materials made to handle everything from UV rays to high traffic, your clients will be able to start enjoying their summer to the fullest in as little as two weeks.