Couture & Construction
Couture & Construction is a weekly podcast, brought to you by Textures, that breaks down the luxury side of the construction industry. Join us as we share the stories and introduce you to the people behind beautiful spaces. Through conversations with interior designers, architects and luxury builders, host Andrew Denny aims to inspire, educate and strengthen the industry.
Couture & Construction
Fresh Chapters — Reinventing a Design Career with Anna Lisa Dobbs
Welcome back to Season 11 of Couture & Construction! On today’s episode, host Andrew Denny welcomes Anna Lisa Dobbs, founder of Anna Lisa Design, a Nashville-based creative whose work spans interiors, antiques, florals, and storytelling-driven design.
Anna Lisa shares her unconventional path into the design world, beginning in the performing arts and evolving through event design in Los Angeles before planting roots in Nashville. She reflects on the courage it takes to start over, shaping her creative voice, and why storytelling sits at the center of every space she creates. Throughout the conversation, Anna Lisa explains how antiques become characters in a room, how florals bring life and impermanence into design, and why honoring history while creating something new is essential to meaningful interiors.
Let’s Sum It Up:
Design is a form of storytelling, where every object plays a role in the larger narrative of a space.
Antiques and historic pieces bring depth, character, and a sense of stewardship into modern homes.
Growth often requires reinvention, clarity around time and boundaries, and the willingness to follow what truly fulfills you.
Until next time — keep cultivating creativity.
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Learn more about today’s guest
Anna Lisa Dobbs:
Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/annalisadobbs/)
Website: (https://www.annalisadesign.com/)
About Couture & Construction
Hosted by Andrew Denny of Textures, Couture & Construction is an uplifting podcast dedicated to the many different aspects of the luxury building industry. Through thoughtful conversations with makers and business owners, it breaks down the process of creating custom spaces—one story at a time.
This podcast was produced by Chelsea Rand, Davis Osburn, and The Cast Collective.
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About Textures
Since 2004, Textures has been the preferred partner of interior designers, architects, and custom home builders. Through their collaborative approach, and our exclusive relationship with the finest mills ensures your floors will stand the test of time in style and longevity.