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The Install: Life & Design with Paloma and Caroline is a weekly conversation about creativity, business, and building a life shaped by good design.

Hosted by interior designers and longtime friends, Paloma Contreras and Caroline Gidiere, the podcast offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the realities of creative work. From running a design business and navigating growth, to travel, culture, and personal style, each episode blends industry insight with real-life reflection. Through thoughtful conversations—both between the hosts and with occasional guests—The Install is an inviting space for designers, creatives, and anyone drawn to intentional living and beautiful ideas.

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The conversation begins with a discussion about the highs and lows of the week. The conversation then delves into Palm Beach as a design destination and its popularity post-COVID. The conversation covers a range of topics related to Palm Beach, including accommodations, dining, and design. It also delves into the concept of consignment shops as a source for unique home decor items and discusses the use of patterned sofas in design. Additionally, the conversation explores ways to enhance the design of a spec home on a budget.TakeawaysPalm Beach as a design destinationThe impact of COVID-19 on Palm Beach's popularity Consignment shops are a great source for finding unique and affordable home decor items.Palm Beach offers a diverse range of design styles, from traditional to modern and eclectic.Chapters00:00 Palm Beach as a Design Destination27:13 Treasure Trove of Consignment Shops35:15 Favorite Eateries in Palm Beach45:29 Making a Spec Home Feel Designed
The conversation revolves around the joy of spending quality time together through podcasting and the challenges of balancing personal and professional life. The hosts discuss their experiences, insights, and advice related to these themes, providing valuable takeaways for the audience. The conversation covers Paloma Contreras' journey from teaching to marketing and design, her transition to entrepreneurship, the challenges and rewards of a design career, her core design ethos and elements, design influences and inspirations, dream projects and locations, beauty products and skincare, the best piece of advice she's received, and her excitement about the podcast. Key takeaways include the unorthodox education in design and the balance between personal and professional life.TakeawaysQuality time through podcastingBalancing personal and professional life Unorthodox education in designBalancing personal and professional lifeChapters00:00 The Joy of Quality Time39:43 Unorthodox Education in Design and Marketing47:15 Design Influences and Inspirations59:21 Beauty Products and Skincare Send your questions to questions@theinstallpodcast.com. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe and follow us on Insta @theinstallpodcast. @palomacontrerasdesign, @carolinegidieredesign
Save vs. Splurge

Save vs. Splurge

2026-03-1752:50

The conversation covers a range of topics including family updates, highs and lows of the week, dressing and decorating aesthetics, and saving and splurging in interiors and fashion. The speakers discuss the balance of high and low in design, the importance of comfort and style in fashion, and the value of quality over quantity in design and fashion. The conversation covers a range of topics related to interior design, fashion, and personal style. Key takeaways include the importance of investing in quality upholstery and lighting, saving on trend pieces, splurging on handbags and shoes, and the significance of comfortable and timeless denim. The chapters explore various aspects of interior design, fashion, and lifestyle, providing valuable insights and recommendations for the audience.TakeawaysBalance of high and low in designComfort and style in fashionQuality over quantity in design and fashion Invest in quality upholstery and lightingSave on trend pieces, splurge on handbags and shoesDenim should be comfortable and timelessChapters00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties08:16 Family Update and Highs and Lows of the Week12:59 Travel Concerns and Client Interaction24:58 Saving and Splurging in Interiors and Fashion34:09 Lighting and Upholstery40:11 Occasional Tables and Furniture Budgeting45:52 Denim: Saving vs. Splurging53:33 On-Trend Fashion Pieces and Personal Style
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