Confessions of an Interior Designer

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!Today we’re joined by James Hunter, design director for The Wiseman Group. With formal training in art education and textile & surface design, he brings a strong sense of scale, color, and proportion to his work, and a perspective shaped by extensive travel and time spent living all around the country. He has been widely published, is a two-time Luxe Gold List honoree, and has been recognized as part of Architectural Digest’s AD100.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: James' Background21:52: Guest Vice23:30: Confession #1: Kleptomaniac38:42: Confession #2: Drunk On Site48:51: Guest Questions58:16: What Made James Feel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Socials:Instagram: @the_wiseman_groupWebsite: wisemangroup.comGot a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription.Designer Receiving-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect With Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive ProducerCory Barton - Audio Engineer & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!Today we’re joined by Diana Wagenbach, founder and principal designer of Studio W, a full-service residential architectural and interior design studio based in Hinsdale, Illinois. With a background in business and years of experience in the design industry, she launched her firm in 2020 and has since built a reputation for her timeless, bespoke approach to design, and is recognized as a Feature Designer in the AD Pro Directory.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Diana's Background24:45: Guest Vice25:53: Confession #1: I Went Undercover to Save $50k42:01: Confession #2: Fossilized Hoarding House50:15: Guest Questions56:01: What Made Diana Feel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Socials:Instagram: @studiow_chicagoWebsite: studiowchicago.comGot a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription.Designer Receiving-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect With Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive ProducerCory Barton - Audio Engineer & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!Today we’re joined by Jenny Brown, founder of Chicago-based Jenny Brown Designs. She launched her studio in 2010 after nearly a decade working with high-end residential design firms in both Chicago and San Francisco. Since then, she’s worked on a wide range of residential and commercial projects, and is known for interiors that feel traditionally rooted yet fresh, creating spaces that are both chic and inviting.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Jenny's Background19:00: Guest Vice25:41: Confession #1: The Other Woman42:07: Confession #2: Design to Daycare55:56: Guest Questions73:32: What Made Jenny Feel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Socials:Instagram: @jennybrowndesignsWebsite: jennybrown.comGot a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription.Designer Receiving-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect With Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive ProducerCory Barton - Audio Engineer & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Zoe Lowres, co-founder of Programa, our amazing partner and sponsor. Zoe originally started her career in marketing before following her creative side into interior design, studying at Billy Blue College of Design and going on to work in both residential and hospitality design in Melbourne, Australia. With experience both inside design studios and now building tools for the industry, Zoe brings a unique perspective on the creative and operational sides of running a design business, and we’re excited to have her here today.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Zoe's Background20:04: Guest Vice21:37: Confession #1: The Lockdown Leak28:07: Confession #2: A Hostage Situation47:13: Guest Questions67:12: What Made Zoe Feel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Socials:Instagram: @programahqWebsite: programa.comGot a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription.Designer Receiving-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect With Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive ProducerCory Barton - Audio Engineer & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!Today we’re joined by Amy Vermillion, designer and founder of Charlotte-based Amy Vermillion Interiors. Amy is recognized for her expertise in renovation and new construction and her mastery of color, texture, and scale. Her work has been celebrated regionally and nationally, featured in The New York Times Magazine, and she’s a two-time Contractor of the Year Award winner.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Amy's Background36:26: Confession #1: Labor Stalled My Install43:13: Industry Talk56:39: Guest Questions68:30: What Made Amy Feel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Socials:Instagram: @amyvermillioninteriorsWebsite: https://www.amyvermillion.com/Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect With Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive ProducerCory Barton - Audio Engineer & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Kelli Lamb, Editorial Director and Co-Principal of Rue Magazine, a leading voice in approachable, beautifully curated interior design. For over a decade, Kelli has helped shape Rue’s signature voice, and is also the author of Home with Rue: Style for Everyone, a guide packed with expert tips, designer insights, and hundreds of stunning interiors to help readers create spaces they truly love.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Kelli's Background14:43: Guest Vice19:28: Confession #1: America's Most Wanted35:19: Confession #2: The Runaway43:40: Guest Questions75:42: What Made Kelli Feel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Socials:Instagram: @kellilamb_Website: ruemag.comGot a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect With Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive ProducerCory Barton - Audio Engineer & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Sarah Annand, an artist and textile designer, and founder of OAT Studio. Her textiles are created with an architectural influence, and designed and made in Australia. With a background in art, photography, and over a decade in the textile industry, her work reflects a lifelong fascination with design, Canberra’s modernist and brutalist structures, and a thoughtful, considered use of color.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Sarah's Background19:33: Guest Vice22:36: Confession #1: The Reveal That Revealed Too Much30:38: Confession #2: Why Designers (& Divorces) Exist41:49: Guest Questions57:10: What Made Sarah Feel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Socials:Instagram: @oat_studioWebsite: https://oatstudio.com.au/Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect With Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive ProducerCory Barton - Audio Engineer & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!This episode is a special one. Gracie and Caroline have a candid (and a little bit emotional) conversation about the past, present, and future. Favorite memories, least favorite memories, and everything in between.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Gracie Returns08:09: How It Started17:17: Advice32:01: Gracie Asks Questions38:17: Memories & The Future42:25: Final Thoughts-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect With Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive ProducerCory Barton - Audio Engineer & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!Today, host Caroline Turner by Hema Persad, founder of Sagrada Studio. After starting her career as an attorney, Hema transitioned into fashion, spending years styling A-list celebrities and major campaigns before moving into interior design in 2021. She now leads residential and commercial projects across the country through Sagrada Studio, a practice rooted in the belief that our homes and creative spaces are sacred, and designed with a focus on culture, luxury, and comfort.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Hema's Background17:43: Guest Vice19:33: Confession #1: Frenemy Sabotage44:06: Confession #2: The Wallpaper Nightmare54:04: Guest Questions62:00: What Made Hema Feel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Socials:Instagram: @hemaapersadWebsite: SagradaStudio.comGot a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect With Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive ProducerCory Barton - Audio Engineer & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Corey Lohmann, principal designer and founder of Corey Lohmann Design. With more than two decades in luxury interior design, and an international portfolio, Corey draws a unique inspiration from her travels, infusing global influence with a deep appreciation for historic details.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Corey's background18:58: Guest Vice20:01: Confession #1: My Project Went Up In Flames26:38: Confession #2: The Ex-Wife Erasure36:14: Guest Questions55:06: What Made Corey Feel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Socials:Instagram: @corey.lohmann.designWebsite: coreylohmanndesign.comGot a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect With Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive ProducerCory Barton - Audio Engineer & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Tyka Pryde — an interior designer and Emmy-nominated production designer with eight seasons as lead Art Director on Netflix’s Queer Eye and credits across every major network. Tyka approaches interiors through beauty, wellness, and individuality, working across television, residential, and commercial projects while sharing industry insight with designers through her online platforms.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Tyka's background09:43: Guest Vice & Questions25:00: Confession #1: Daddy's Girl35:02: Confession #2: My Clients Were Cats42:25: Guest Questions55:43: What made Tyka feel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Socials:Instagram: @tykaprydeWebsite: tykapryde.comGot a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect With Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive ProducerCory Barton - Audio Engineer & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Meghan Jay, a designer who blends bold color, global inspiration, and a love for pieces with real history. She’s the founder of her namesake studio, known for interiors that are joyful, personal, and full of whimsy. When she’s not designing, you’ll often find her hunting for vintage treasures around Chicago with her kids in tow.This week's confessions feature a client whose actions bordered on identity theft, and a typo that almost ruined one designer's project.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Meghan's background13:59: Guest Vice18:58: Confession #1: The single-digit mistake29:24: Confession #2: The copycat client42:06: Guest Questions60:37: What made Meghan feel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Socials:Instagram: meghanjaydesignWebsite: meghanjaydesign.comGot a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect With Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive ProducerCory Barton - Audio Engineer & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Jenna Peffley, an interior, lifestyle, celebrity, and travel photographer, as well as a an artist and brand strategist. Jenna’s work has been featured in publications such like Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Veranda, andVogue Living, showcasing her expertise in photography, brand strategy, and creative direction.As always, this episode features two confessions that prove once again that the wildest design stories never make it into the portfolio. From a celebrity project nearly derailed by an overreaching assistant to an unsettling client request that crossed personal and professional boundaries, this episode dives headfirst into the uncomfortable, unbelievable, and very real moments designers face.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Jenna’s background12:45: Guest Vice14:10: Confession #1: The Assistant-Designed Disaster29:33: Confession #2: My Client Was a Creep52:46: Guest Questions85:03: What made Jenna feel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Follow Jenna for refined interior photography that captures the story behind the space:Instagram: @jennapeffleyWebsite: jennapeffley.comGot a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect With Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive ProducerCory Barton - Audio Engineer & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Audra Kiewiet de Jonge, founder of Art/Artefact, a nationally recognized art advisory and design practice that places exceptional art collections at the heart of every project. Audra brings a unique art-first perspective rooted in her training as a painter and art historian, curating interiors and collections that feel thoughtful, unexpected, and deeply personal.Caroline also reads two anonymous confessions packed with drama: the first involving a client’s girlfriend who became convinced the designer was crossing personal lines, and another about a project where artwork raised more questions than it answered.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Audra’s background and founding Art/Artefact15:37: Vice: Audra’s indulgence and how she unwinds19:33: Confession #1: Suspect of an Affair39:07: Confession #2: The Missing Heirloom55:27: Guest Questions71:17: Things that made Audra feel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 ​Elevate your passion! Follow Audra for thoughtful, innovative design:Instagram: @art__artefactWebsite: artartefact.comGot a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect With Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive ProducerCory Barton - Audio Engineer & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Lauren Lothrop Caron, founder of Studio Laloc, a Seattle-based interiors firm celebrated for its richly layered, timeless spaces. Lauren shares how she transitioned from fashion to interiors, why she believes every home deserves soul and depth, and how she balances classic design principles with real-life client needs. She and Caroline explore the emotional rhythms of long-term projects, the power of patience, and the magic that happens when clients lean into trust.Caroline also reads two shocking anonymous confessions — first, a designer whose client discovered hidden cameras planted in her walls by her husband, and second, a story about an architect who told a client she didn’t need a designer at all… because Pinterest exists.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Lauren’s path from fashion to interiors12:19: Vice: Lauren’s personal indulgence20:23: Confession #1: Cameras hidden in the walls32:09: Confession #2: Architect dismisses designers in favor of Pinterest54:39: Guest Questions66:20: What made Lauren feel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Stay inspired—follow Lauren for beautifully collected, timeless interiors:Instagram: @studiolalocWebsite: studiolaloc.comGot a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect With Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive ProducerCory Barton - Audio Engineer & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Maegan Blau, founder of Blue Copper Design, a Phoenix-based designer known for her vibrant, modern take on accessible and inclusive spaces. Maegan shares her journey from navigating her own wheelchair-accessible home renovation to building a design philosophy rooted in creativity, adaptability, and the belief that accessibility can still be beautiful. Caroline and Maegan dive deep into advocating for clients, redefining what “livable design” means, and designing spaces that honor every stage of a person’s life.Caroline also reads two anonymous confessions — the first from a designer who kept hearing voices in an old home, and the second involving a client who, during a site visit, revealed an unexpected surprise… an ankle monitor.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Sarah’s background and path into editorial design18:03: Maegan Blau's Vice20:37: Confession #1: Voices in an old home27:52: Confession #2: Client with an ankle monitor37:07: Guest Questions63:18: What made Maegan Feel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Stay inspired—follow Maegan for bold, accessible design insights:Instagram: @bluecopperdesignWebsite: bluecopper.designGot a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive ProducerCory Barton - Audio Engineer & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!Today, host Caroline Turner sits down with Sarah Lyon, a writer, editor, stylist, and design-obsessed creative whose work has appeared in Apartment Therapy, The Spruce, Domino, and more. Sarah shares how she carved out a career at the intersection of interiors and storytelling, why she loves highlighting real homes, and what she’s learned from stepping into countless personal spaces. Caroline and Sarah dive into the realities of styling, navigating client expectations, and the surprising emotional layers behind their work.And of course,Caroline reads two anonymous confessions from fellow designers: one about discovering a client’s literal ashes hidden inside their antique furniture, and another about stumbling upon a rare tapestry without realizing how valuable it truly was.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest Introduction: Sarah’s background and path into editorial design26:01: Sarah's Vice28:11: Confession #1: Designing with the dead: Ashes hidden in a client’s antique furniture33:01: Confession #2: The rare tapestry find I didn’t know was priceless43:30: Guest Questions50:59: What made Sarah feel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Stay inspired—follow Sarah for beautifully told design stories:Instagram: @sarahlyon9Website: sarahilyon.comGot a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive ProducerCory Barton - Audio Engineer & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Abigail Morris, founder of Abigail Morris Interiors, known for her warm, layered spaces and thoughtful, client-centered approach. Abigail shares her journey from design school to running her own studio, what she’s learned about setting boundaries, and how she approaches projects with both creativity and clarity. Caroline and Abigail dive into unexpected client dynamics, the realities of managing budgets, and how designers cope with the emotional labor of their work.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Abigail’s design background and philosophy10:25: Abigail’s vice11:09: Confession #1 - Client paid a designer but remodeled the entire space in a weekend20:04: Confession #2 - Client turning a single mistake into multiple tragedies34:43: Guest questions44:39: What made Abigail feel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Stay inspired—follow Abigail for cozy, crafted interiors:Instagram: @Abigail.Morris.InteriorsWebsite: AbigailMorrisInteriors.comGot a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive ProducerCory Barton - Audio Engineer & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!Today, host Caroline Turner sits down with Laura Lester, founder of Lester Fine Art, an advisor specializing in modern, post-war, and contemporary art. With nearly 20 years of experience in New York and Chicago, Laura has advised private collectors and interior designers, curated major exhibitions, and served on the Women’s Board of the MCA Chicago. In this episode Laura talks about commissioning art, working with high-end collectors, and the importance of clear expectations when a project involves large, statement works. Caroline also reads two anonymous listener confessions and reacts—one about a client who insisted everything be “collectible” (money no object), and the other about a dramatic commissioned artwork that caused a jaw-dropping installation moment.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Laura’s background and industry journey20:47: Laura’s vice21:47: Confession #1 - Everything must be collectible and money isn't a problem37:20: Confession #2 - Dramatic commissioned artwork of the "masculine" variety.49:14: Question #1 - What's one thing you wish every designer unstood about working with art?50:59: Question #2 - What's your advice for designers who want to establish and maintain a long term relationship with an art advisor?52:23: What made Laura feel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Discover modern & contemporary art collecting! Follow Laura for collecting & advisory insights::Instagram: @LesterFineArtWebsite: lesterfineart.comGot a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive ProducerCory Barton - Audio Engineer & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!Today, host Caroline Turner sits down with Erin and Matt of Kismet House. Together, the pair share how they balance design, family, and their very different approach to both their personal and professional challenges. Erin opens up about her journey from hobbyist decorator to the founder of Kismet House, the power of vulnerability in design, and the lessons learned from sharing her life online. Matt offers his perspective on shifting his career after a firefighting injury, and how to support your wife in her vision as a designer.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Erin and Matt’s background and industry journey20:54: Erin and Matts vice22:55: Confession #1 - The Paris trip gone wrong34:22: Confession #2 - The rug disaster41:30: Question #1 - As a passion project, at what point did it feel like it could be bigger?46:19: Question #2 - Because of how you structure your content, do you feel your followers feel more connected with you?49:58: Question #3 - What's a design risk you've taken that has paid off and one that didn't go as planned?53:23: Question #4 - What have you learned about each other through the process of designing and building as a team?57:48: What made Erin and Matt feel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Stay inspired! Follow Erin & Matt for honest, down-to-earth design inspiration:Instagram: @kismethouseWebsite: Kismet-House.comGot a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive ProducerCory Barton - Audio Engineer & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography