See the Ville
Legendary decorator, baker and raconteur, Marc Charbonnet, discusses all things design and history with his beloved friends and neighbors in Saint Francisville, Louisiana.
Episodes
17 episodes
Heather Melancon - STV: 17
Marc sits down with Heather Melancon of HM Design & Consulting, a woman-owned design and construction business bringing thoughtful, full-service remodeling to St. Francisville and beyond. Heather shares how she helps homeowners transform th...
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Episode 17
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28:57
Ross K. Nichols - STV: 16
Marc sits down with Ross K. Nichols—local resident, author, and Old Testament scholar—for a fascinating conversation about the ancient world and the modern Middle East. Ross shares stories from his many study tours to Israel, Jordan, and Egypt,...
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Episode 16
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32:59
Marsha Daniel - STV: 15
Marc sits down with Marsha Daniel, proprietor of Findings, a lively antique shop in St. Francisville filled with unique treasures and vendor stalls. Marsha shares how her love of antiques, beautiful objects, and community led her to create a sp...
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Episode 15
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26:17
Toby Nichols - STV: 14
Marc sits down with West Feliciana native Toby Nichols; actor, filmmaker, and drama coach, whose career began with backyard YouTube movies and grew into roles alongside Bryan Cranston, Jonah Hill, and appearances in major productions like Under...
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Episode 14
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34:02
James/Jim Dart - STV: 13
Marc welcomes architect James Dart, a proud son of Louisiana whose career spans New York City, Italy, and Saint Francisville. From teaching architecture and running an urban design program in Italy to restoring historic buildings back home, Jam...
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Episode 13
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30:09
David Parker - STV: 12
Marc sits down with David Parker, general manager of The Saint Francisville Inn and a man whose journey spans Mississippi roots, New York City life, floral design, and Southern hospitality. From social work and cancer survival to building a nat...
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Episode 12
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25:43
Heather Jenkins Luncheon - STV: 11
Marc drops in on a lively ladies’ luncheon and happily crashes the party, joining Heather Jenkins, Heather Melancon, Kelly Hickerson, and Ellen Kennon for an afternoon of candid conversation and playful banter. Hosted by Heather Jenkins—who run...
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Episode 11
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28:23
Susan Davis - STV: 10
Marc welcomes Susan Davis, the beloved creative force behind Grandmother’s Buttons, a shop that became a Saint Francisville landmark and a destination for visitors from around the world. Susan shares how a drawer full of her grandmother’s butto...
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Episode 10
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28:07
Kenny Havard - STV: 9
Marc sits down with Kenny Havard, West Feliciana’s parish president and a proud native of Jackson, Louisiana. Kenny talks about growing up in East Feliciana, his two terms in the state legislature, and what led him back home to focus on local l...
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Episode 9
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45:11
Karen Snyder - STV: 8
Marc welcomes Karen Snyder, a Saint Francisville resident whose life shines with service, creativity, and compassion. Karen shares the path that led her to lead the local food pantry and to study for the diaconate at Grace Episcopal Church, all...
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Episode 8
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25:13
Brandon Branch - STV: 7
Brandon Branch is my latest guest, and I’m thrilled to have him here on See The Ville. Brandon and his husband Jim moved to St. Francisville in 2019, and their arrival truly helped spark a new wave of energy in our little town. Their stunning r...
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Episode 7
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27:55
Joshua Roberts - STV: 6
Marc sits down with Josh Roberts, a fellow Louisianan whose creative journey has taken him from Baton Rouge to Boston, Los Angeles, and back home again. Josh shares how life’s twists—from working on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills to weath...
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Episode 6
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42:22
Kelly Hickerson - STV: 5
Marc welcomes his stylish new friend and fellow Louisianan, Kelly Hickerson, to See the Ville. A lifelong thrifter turned curator of beauty, Kelly shares how her love of history, design, and good finds led her and her husband, Emile, to their e...
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Episode 5
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48:39
Owen Kemp - STV: 4
Marc sits down with his dear friend and longtime Saint Francisville resident, Owen Kemp. From her first yoga class as a young bride in 1970s New Orleans to decades of study and teaching, Owen shares how the practice has shaped her life—helping ...
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Episode 4
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28:51
Beverly Walker - STV: 3
Marc chats with his good friend and fellow Saint Francisville resident, the divine wedding planner, Bev Walker. Beverly shares stories of growing up in Baton Rouge and coming up in Switzerland, Hawaii, and New Orleans. Marc and Beverly...
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Episode 3
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26:08
Ellen Kennon - STV: 2
Marc drops the tea with his close friend, Saint Francisville neighbor, and former colleague, Ellen Kennon. They discuss working together in the eighties at the iconic Manhattan design firm, Peter Marino, along with stories about prickly clients...
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Episode 2
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27:56