Holistic Interior Design Podcast

In this solo episode, I dive deeper into my new mentorship membership program, the Design Coven. I share how this idea first came to me and why I feel it is needed right now. I also cover the basics of the program: the different membership tiers, what is included with each tier, who it is for, and why it can help designers grow. I answer many of the frequently asked questions, so if you’ve been th...

It was a pleasure to talk with Rachel Moriarity (aka the Queen of Color) about her journey into the design world, which has many parallels with my own. Rachel shares some great advice for those who are just beginning to build their design careers and especially for those who are coming in from a different industry. We talk about putting yourself out there as a designer, pricing your services, dive...

Members of my Patreon group gather every first Tuesday of the month for a Tarot practice or to hear from a Tarot deck creator. Recently, creator Marion Costentin joined us to talk about her newest deck, the Lilifer Tarot. She shares her inspiration and her process with us, and why she chose to include two additional cards in her deck: Lilith and Lucifer. Together, we give readings to Patreon Membe...

In this episode, I’m honored to welcome my friends Dan and Jessica of San Diego Urban Timber. Dan and Jessica build amazing pieces for homes out of reclaimed San Diego trees. The pieces they create are functional art, meaning they are beautiful and serve a purpose. They also are visual proof of what can be done with our own natural resources–resources that would have otherwise been discarded. Dan...

In this episode, I am honored to welcome two guests, Kathryn Rogers of the Maya Moon Collective and Steffi Reyes-Thomas of Holistic-Spaces. We talk about the beautiful space they collaborated on, the brick-and-mortar Maya Moon Collective cafe in San Diego. Steffi shares how she came into holistic interior design, and Kathryn shares how she began working with cacao. We then dive into how their tale...

I am excited to welcome Beth Greene of Kravet Inc to this episode of Bewitching the Home. I’ve been connected with Kravet since my early days as a designer, and they are a great resource for both new and established designers. Beth, who has been with the company more than 30 years, shares her journey with design. She also explains how the company has evolved over the years, focusing now on sharing...

In this episode, I assist JP with a Design Refresh for his living room. JP lives in a home that’s about 100 years old, and the design of the living space has been a challenge for him. The lighting in the space doesn’t work for him, and a previous owner created a large and long mantle for the fireplace that throws off the balance of the room. I work with him to reimagine the space with a different...

In this episode, Director of Sales and Operations for Designers Resource Collection (DRC) Lauren Pryor-DeJulio joins me to talk about the many ways the DRC supports interior designers. The DRC is a great example of the importance of building connections within the design community, and it shows just how much we can support each other in creating beautiful, meaningful spaces for our clients. Lauren...

Interior Designer Heather Schmitt joins me this week to share her less traditional path to becoming an interior designer. We talk about what it’s like to start your own business and the common misconceptions about interior design. Heather also tells us what she’s been up to creatively and what rituals she’s working with now. Guest Bio Heather has been designing interior spaces for over 18 years. S...

It’s Tarot Tuesday! The members of my Patreon group gather every first Tuesday of the month to hear from a Tarot deck creator, and this week’s guest is Eric Maille. Eric’s tarot deck, the Ink Witch Tarot, features beautiful illustrations done with ink and watercolor. He shares with us his creative process and some of the meanings behind the unique illustrations on his cards. He also talks about hi...

I welcome Interior Designer Nate Yrigoyen to the podcast to talk about his journey with design. Nate has been passionate about design since he was a child, and he took the leap to start his own business about 10 years ago. He’s currently designing spaces in residential homes and is working on a large project with a casino. Nate shares with us his process and the rituals that help him get grounded,...

I welcome two special guests in this episode: Interior Designers Dee Morrison and Alicja Truesdale of Truesdale Morrison Design. Dee and Alicja each share what led them to become interior designers, why they decided to team up, and then what inspired them to start a podcast together. Alicja and Dee also give us tips to create a holistic space that truly works for you, including advice on a common,...

In this Design Refresh session with Gema, we take a look at an art studio space she'd like to create for her kids. Looking at what she currently has and her inspiration photos, I offer some tips and ideas to create a clutter-free and fun space everyone in the home will appreciate. Featured in this Episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: Nova Kombucha Power Featur...

In this first Tarot Tuesday episode, I welcome interior designer and deck creator Kerri Snook of BouchetteDesign. Every first Tuesday of the month, I gather with my Patreon group and invite a Tarot or Oracle deck creator to join us. We spend some time learning about the artist, their work, and their process. This week, we talked to Kerri about her second deck, the Radiant Crystal Cards, and I pull...

In this episode, we explore the "money corner," which is the Southeast corner of your home. If you’re looking to cultivate prosperity, wealth, and abundance, this is one area you’ll want to focus on. Whether it’s the Southeast corner of your home or the Southeast corner of your office, I have some recommendations for what you can incorporate to get the energy flowing. Featured in this Episode Feat...

I am honored to have social entrepreneur Alida Boer on this episode of Bewitching the Home. Alida is the founder of two eco-conscious, human-first businesses, Nolé and Marias. We talk about her journey to develop these businesses and how they help both people and the planet. Alida also shares what home is to her and the rituals she’s currently incorporating into her life. Guest Bio CEO and founder...

This week Nikki joins us for a Design Refresh! Nikki recently moved into a new home with her family and is looking to spruce up the first room you see when entering the house, which includes her office space. We talk through some of the pieces she wants to put in this space, what’s already there, and what else she could add to create a more welcoming and fun environment. Using the principles of Fe...

This week I talked with Simple Shui™ founder Amanda Gibby Peters about her journey with Feng Shui and why she believes in making Feng Shui simple and accessible to everyone. Amanda also gives us some tips to get started with Feng Shui now, even if we don’t know much about it yet. We’ll be doing a Feng Shui Challenge this week, so be sure to follow us on social media and join us in making some chan...

Our exploration into the Bagua Map continues with the Northwest corner, which is associated with helpful people and travel. This is a space of not only physical travel, but also travel in vibration and forward momentum. It is also linked to mentorship and relationships, or those connections that are mutually beneficial and help you get where you need to go. I share what I associate with this space...

I am honored to welcome design and small living experts Curtis and Christina Micklish to Bewitching the Home. In this episode, we talk about designing smaller spaces and how to make them more functional. We also talk about the choices we can make when building or remodeling our homes to reduce our footprint and protect our environment. Guest Bio Against their Real Estate agent's advice, Christina...

In this special bonus episode, the amazing astrologer Tiarnie talks about just how much we can learn about ourselves and what we’re going through by understanding our personal charts and what’s currently happening in the cosmos. I wanted to release this episode now so you can prepare for what’s coming with the New Moon in Taurus and the upcoming eclipse, which is going through the Full Moon in Sco...

In this first Design Refresh episode, I help Patreon member & podcast listener Kelly explore how she can set up a space in her home to connect to spirituality and creativity. Kelly shows us her room as it is now and explains what she'd like it to become. Using the principles of Feng Shui, I walk her through some options to make the space work better for her needs, including what new pieces she...

In this episode, I welcome Daniel Barron Corrales of Readel Urban Farms to discuss working with the Earth, which turned into a beautiful conversation about creativity, community, and our ability to shift and change. Daniel shares his process of moving from creating physical art objects to working with the Earth, and the fulfillment that comes from providing food for family and community. He also t...

We continue our exploration into the Bagua Map in Feng Shui with the Direction of South, which is associated with fame, reputation, and how you're seen in the world. The South is also connected to the element of fire, which is why working with candles in this area of your home can be beneficial. I also offer some additional ways to work this element into your space. Featured in this Episode Featur...

I am honored to have Ben Warfield of Mithras Candle Company as the guest for this episode. Ben makes the beautiful beeswax candles that I've featured in many previous episodes. We talk about how these candles help us connect to the ancient world and our ancestors. In addition to sharing his unique story of how he came to connect with beeswax candles, Ben gives us some tips to help us keep our cand...