The Thursday Show: Why Havenly bought The Expert. Plus: The uber-affluent are spending big on security

Business of Home, Dennis Scully

19 February 2026

Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a high-profile hire, Williams-Sonoma's AI ad deal, and why the uber-affluent are spending big on home security. Later, Havenly CEO Lee Mayer joins the show to talk about her acquisition of design platform The Expert.   This episode is sponsored by Loloi and Morris & Co. LINKSThe ExpertHavenlyBusiness of Home