Design in Real Life Podcast

Subscribe to not miss anything! Once the holidays are over and the decorations are finally packed away, the house always feels a little strange — kind of empty, kind of refreshing, but also like you’re seeing everything for the first time again. And honestly, this is usually when I start noticing all the little things that need attention. In this episode, I’m talking about how that post-holiday “b...

Want more real-life design inspiration? Subscribe to Design in Real Life and never miss an episode or update. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether to move or renovate, this episode is for you. Renovations are exciting — until they’re not. There’s dust in places you didn’t know existed, a million decisions to make, and days where progress feels nonexistent. But there’s also creativity, t...

Our homes shape the way we feel every single day. In this episode, I’m sharing how clutter, color, and atmosphere affect our mental health—and simple ways you can make your home feel more calming and supportive without a full makeover. This coincides with a post I wrote-read it here . If you don’t want to miss an episode or newsletter, head over to BDesign’D and sign up—I’d love for you to be part...

You’d think white paint would be the easiest choice, right? It’s just white. But if you’ve ever stood in front of a wall of swatches—or even worse, painted a wall thinking it would look one way only for it to go full yellow or blue—you know how frustrating it can be. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bdesigndin...

Ever wondered what interior designers actually do behind the scenes? In this first episode of Design in Real Life , I’m pulling back the curtain on how my business works—what goes into pricing, timelines, sourcing, and why this job is way more than picking pretty things. If you’ve thought about hiring a designer (or just love the real talk), this one’s for you. Thank you for listening and let me k...

I’ve been slowly putting one foot in front of the other with this whole podcast idea. Some days it feels a little out of my comfort zone, and other days it feels like the most natural next step. After blogging for nearly eight years, I’ve realized there’s so much more I want to share—things that are just better spoken than typed. I’m not doing this with big expectations or chasing some spotlight....