Fresh Chapters — Reinventing a Design Career | Couture & Construction Ep. 146

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. _________________________________ Learn more about today’s guest Anna Lisa Dobbs: Instagram: (  / 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. Follow us on Instagram! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couture_and... 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. 0:00 Intro 1:48 Anna Lisa’s background 3:36 From acting to antiques 6:42 Moving to Nashville 9:50 Storytelling and design 13:18 Buying and inspiration 16:17 Developing professional relationships 18:23 Florals 23:30 Pivoting her business 25:47 Storytelling in design 32:50 Hollywood inspiration 35:30 SoCal inspiration 42:43 Goals for 2026 45:19 Favorite piece 47:40 Rapid fire questions 49:48 Outro