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We are thrilled to welcome back our guest today Andrew Cogar who is an architect and president of the award-winning firm Historical Concepts. We discuss his new book, Visions of Home: Timeless Design, Modern Sensibility, collaboration, the narrative of a house, a closer look at a historic Charleston single house, designing around honesty, the concept of the creative process, and more. What You’ll Hear on This Episode: Trials & Triumphs! Karen’s lingering Christmas issues, the Wilcox mirror, adorable doormats, our love of Etsy, Taryn’s old bricks, where to store the extra toilet paper, and Caroline’s new dishwasher. What are some examples of “sparks of joy” as it relates to architecture? Why collaboration is a fun puzzle. What is the concept of a “house narrative”? Recent shifts around the open floor plan. Considering the guest experience and privacy in a house. Reinterpreting the historic Charleston single house featured in Andrew’s book. The importance of designing even the small spaces. Why it’s im