How to Bring Bold Statement Art Into Any Home Style

**Episode Summary** In this episode, Barb and Jessa meet Fresh Sam, founder of the sustainable denim brand Infatuation, at her first-ever solo art exhibit. Sam opens up about self-teaching her way into fashion, creating over 700 one-of-a-kind denim jackets, and building her "Pain and Prosperity" art collection after losing her brother. Listeners will walk away with a fresh perspective on how personal storytelling, sustainability, and bold self-expression can shape both art and interior design, plus a look at how to bring statement art pieces into any home. **Key Topics / What You'll Learn** - 00:00 — Introducing Fresh Sam, a self-taught fashion designer, stylist, and artist based in Denver - 01:17 — How a 19-year-old with $100 built a denim jacket brand from thrifted materials - 02:32 — The eye-opening sustainability fact that sparked her love for repurposed denim (1,200 gallons of water per jacket) - 04:51 — Turning down a $150,000 art school offer to spend 20,000 hours teaching herself design - 07:25 — The high school teacher whose belief changed the course of her career - 09:32 — Behind the "Pain and Prosperity" collection and the personal loss that shaped it - 15:22 — Creating a "safe space" at the gallery opening where strangers shared their own stories of pain - 18:06 — Why the collection includes painted plants representing self-growth, discipline, and self-love - 20:22 — Sam's relationship with perfectionism and why art embraces imperfection - 26:46 — Sam's minimalist home design style and how she curates art and color at home - 28:46 — Advice for choosing art that fits your personal style, from bold statement walls to traditional spaces - 36:12 — Why home should feel like a "wellness retreat" built around comfort - 39:12 — Life on tour as creative director for a major rap group, styling for Coachella, the Grammys, and international shows - 47:25 — What European fashion and design taught her about sustainability and a slower pace of life - 51:46 — Gallery walkthrough: the meaning behind grommets, red light, and gold leaf in her pieces - 54:30 — The story behind her fashion brand, Infatuation, and how it has saved over 650,000 gallons of water - 01:04:27 — The psychology of color: why cobalt blue, red, and gold anchor the entire collection - 01:12:55 — Where to see the exhibit before it closes and how to connect with Fresh Sam **Quick Tips** - Choose art that feels true to you rather than what's trending - Statement pieces work in both traditional and modern spaces when scaled thoughtfully - Mix bold color pairings (like red, gold, and cobalt blue) to add depth to a room - Treat your home like a "wellness retreat" that supports comfort and calm - Repurposing materials (like denim) adds sustainability and one-of-a-kind character to design - Don't fear imperfection. It often makes a piece more authentic and meaningful **Featured Hosts** - Barb Chandler — Interior Designer, Furniture Row - Jessa Murphy — Marketing Director, Furniture Row - Fresh Sam — Denver-based fashion designer, stylist, and artist **Calls to Action** - Subscribe to Seated with Furniture Row on your favorite podcast platform - Follow Furniture Row on Instagram, Facebook, and X for more design inspiration - Follow Fresh Sam (@freshsam) on social media to see more of her art and fashion work - Visit Fresh Sam’s exhibit at Pulse Art Gallery in Denver's RiNo district, open through August 2nd. **Additional Resources** Visit Pulse Art Gallery on Walnut Street in Denver's RiNo Arts District to see Fresh Sam's "Pain and Prosperity" collection in person, open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m..