About this episode

Toma Clark Haines and Steven Favreau discuss creativity, reinvention, and the antiques business in a heartfelt conversation.

In this episode of The Business of Antiques , host Toma Clark Haines, CEO of The Antiques Diva & Co, reconnects with longtime friend and interior designer Steven Favreau for a heartfelt, wide-ranging conversation about creativity, reinvention, and the changing world of design. From their unforgettable first meeting at High Point Market to Steven's path from Broadway dancer and Moulin Rouge soloist to celebrated maximalist designer and founder of Boston's legendary antiques warehouse The Fabulous Factory, the two explore how manifestation, resilience, and self-discovery have shaped their careers. They dig into the highs and hard lessons of the antiques business from buying trips through Paris, Antwerp, Brussels, and Bruges, the emotional challenge of parting with beloved pieces, and how COVID wiped out a million-dollar events calendar overnight. Steven also reveals how he's future-proofing his interior design practice by embracing AI and social media through his new venture, Real Design Help, giving DIY design lovers accessible tools as the industry rapidly evolves. Candid, funny, and full of wisdom on antiques, maximalism, entrepreneurship, and staying authentic in an…

People in this episode

Host: Toma Clark Haines

Guest: Steven Favreau

Topics covered

• antiques
• interior design
• creativity
• entrepreneurship
• maximalism
• AI in design

Keywords

• antiques
• interior design
• creativity
• entrepreneurship
• maximalism
• AI
• social media
• DIY design

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Antiques Diva & Co, Real Design Help

Places: High Point Market, Boston, Paris, Antwerp, Brussels, Bruges

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