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| 168: 5 Signs You're Ready to Start Your Own Interior Design Business | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:13:16 | |
In this episode of the Holistic Interior Design Podcast, I’ll be diving into a topic close to my heart: the five signs that you’re ready to start your own interior design business. If you’ve been dreaming of taking that leap but aren’t quite sure if the timing is right, this episode is for you. I’ll guide you through the key signals that it’s time to turn your passion into a thriving business, from recognizing the experience you already have to giving yourself permission to finally prioritize your creativity. We’ll also explore the desire for more flexibility in your life and how investing in yourself is the ultimate act of self-love and empowerment. As we wrap up, I’ll be sharing an exciting invitation to my Ready, Set, Launch retreat, an immersive experience designed to give aspiring designers the tools, support, and confidence they need to launch their own businesses. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to step into your dream career, consider this episode—and the retreat—your personal invitation to make it happen. Want to see if the Ready Set Launch Retreat is for you? Book a meeting here Check out the Ready, Set, Launch! Retreat and coaching program at: DesignCoachCollective.com Connect with Rachel Larraine Crawford: Website / Email: Rachel@tigerveil.com | |||
| 167: My Story: How Theater, Spirituality, and Mentorship Shaped my Design Career | 12 Sep 2024 | 00:41:33 | |
In this episode of the Holistic Interior Design Podcast, Rachel Crawford shares her personal journey of becoming an interior designer, detailing her struggles, triumphs, and the integration of spirituality into her design practice. She discusses her early life, the challenges she faced, and how she found her voice through theater. Rachel also highlights her career transitions, the founding of her own business, and the creation of the Design Coach Collective, a mentorship program for aspiring interior designers. The episode emphasizes the importance of holistic design and the healing power of spaces. 00:00 Introduction to Holistic Interior Design 01:53 Rachel's Journey Begins 04:20 Family Background and Early Life 08:32 Finding My Voice Through Theater 10:52 Transitioning into Interior Design 12:44 Early Career Experiences 17:17 Starting My Own Business 19:37 Navigating Challenges and Collaborations 24:53 Spiritual Awakening and Integration 27:12 Creating the Design Coven 32:24 Launching Design Coach Collective 37:37 Final Thoughts and Future Plans Want to see if the Ready Set Launch Retreat is for you? Book a meeting here Check out the Ready, Set, Launch! Retreat and coaching program at: DesignCoachCollective.com Connect with Rachel Larraine Crawford: Website / Email: Rachel@tigerveil.com | |||
| 158: Vacation & Short-Term Rental Design with Paula Oblen | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:43:56 | |
In this episode, we’re diving into the world of vacation and short-term rental design with interior designer Paula Oblen. Once Paula discovered her passion for this niche, she was hooked. She shares the unique story behind her career and business, why she loves examining the convergence between hotel and home, and the importance of identity and branding in this space. She also gives us a preview of what’s ahead for her business as she continues to innovate and explore what she loves. Paula’s journey as a designer and business owner is a great example of what we can accomplish once we discover our niche or unique offering within the world of interior design. And she also reminds us that we have the power to make things happen for ourselves and our business—so tune in if you’re ready to get inspired and take your own business to the next level! About Paula A midwest native turned California gal, Paula is a natural-born creative with an intense passion for curating experiential and immersive interior spaces. An entrepreneur at heart and armed with more than 20 years of experience starting and owning multiple interior design business ventures, she is honored to have built an impressive list of clients that includes celebrity artists, musicians and interior designers, as well as private and commercial real estate investors, property management companies and restaurateurs. In late 2021, Paula teamed with Celebrity Designer and Netflix’s Queer Eye Designer Bobby Berk, where together they reimagined and transformed a 1950’s Spanish-style home named Casa Tierra—now a world class airbnb destination featured in Modernism Week 2022. Inspired by the hotel to home movement, Hotelements was born from curating objects and elements that communicate Paula’s branded design work—Informing the property’s identity through personalization of a curated and immersive building revenue stream. Featured in this episode Featured Tarot deck: Cosmo Tarot Connect with Paula Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine Interior Design Resources Houzz (Affiliate Link) | |||
| 068: Balancing Creativity and Business with Alex Palumbo of Slack Tide Films | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:40:41 | |
I welcome filmmaker Alex Palumbo of Slack Tide Films to the podcast this week to talk about how he uses film to help other creatives communicate with potential clients. Alex shares his journey with film, which didn’t initially begin as a full time job for him, but he was able to successfully make the transition from corporate life to creative. We both discuss the challenges of running a creative business, and how hard it can be to strike the right balance between running a business and actually spending time making your art. Many interior designers face this same challenge, so we share how we are managing to build a better balance for ourselves. Guest Bio Alex Palumbo lives at the intersection of commercial and documentary storytelling. He is a filmmaker and photographer who searches for truth and showcases human stories through a lens of authenticity. His films have been featured at film festivals around the world. And his camera is how he connects best with others. Alex works on commercial, documentary, and narrative projects and is based in San Diego. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: Daisy Wild Tea from Paru Tea Bar Featured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary Magick Connect with Alex & Slack Tide Films Links: Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 067: Biophilic Design with Elizabeth Carmichael of Eco House | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:33:15 | |
We explore the concept of Biophilic Design with architect and Eco House Founder Liz Carmichael in this week’s episode. Biophilic design aims to connect the occupants to the natural environment where the space is built, which can include direct views to the nature outside or incorporating native plants inside and outside of the structure. Liz talks about the benefits of Biophilic Design, the importance of the human to nature connection, and how she helps clients build spaces sustainably. She also shares what led her to a career in architecture and Biophilic Design. Guest Bio Elizabeth Carmichael founded ECOhouse as a source for ecologically responsible architecture and development. ECOhouse's concern for a building’s impact on the environment and the positive benefits for occupants, community, and developers at the forefront of their practice. She conducts ECOL.A.B.s(TM), "Learn, Apply, Build" as a hands-on approach to educating the public on implementing sustainable practices, serves on the Board of Directors for San Diego Green Building Council as Vice President, and has recently presented at the AIA National Conference in Chicago and the Living Future Conference. She has been interviewed in articles and podcasts and honored as a San Diego Woman of Influence in Construction, Commercial Real Estate and Design. ECOhouse = ECOlogical Habitats of Urban Sustainable Experiences(TM). Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette Design Connect with Eco House Links: Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 066: Creating an Ancestor Altar | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:13:42 | |
In this week’s solo episode, I walk you through what an Ancestor Altar is and how to build a meaningful one of your own. With Halloween, the Day of the Dead, and All Souls Day falling at this time of year, this is an ideal time to create an altar. The veil between the worlds is thin, so we are able to more easily connect with our loved ones and ancestors. I walk you through where to set up the altar, what to include on it, how to maintain it, and how to know when the time is right for you to take it down. Featured in this Episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured deck: Seasons of the Witch Samhain Oracle Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine: | |||
| 065: The Self-Taught Artist’s Path with Sculptor Matt Devine | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:48:42 | |
I get to catch up with my dear friend and sculptor Matt Devine in this episode. Matt is a self-taught artist who creates beautiful metal sculptures for public and private spaces. He tells us his origin story with art and sculpting and how it has evolved into the work he is doing today. He also explains his creative process, including what inspires him and grounds him. We reminisce about the early days of trying to get his work out there and how that has helped him get where he is today. Guest Bio Matt Devine is a self-taught sculptor working with steel, stainless steel, aluminum and bronze. Born and raised in New England, Devine moved to California in 1995, where he learned to weld and fabricate metal while working alongside his father. The contrasts of nature and industry, light and shadow, chaos and order are themes found throughout Devine’s body of work. Pared-down organic shapes are formed out of sheet and solid materials and welded together in harmonious accord, often allowing the metal to appear as light as paper. These contrasts, plus the relationships of patterns and boundaries, address Devine’s desire to contain chaos and push out the discord of an information-saturated culture. Since becoming a full-time artist in 2004, Devine has developed his signature sculpture style while building his fine art career. Devine’s sculpture is on display at highly-regarded art galleries across North America, Asia and Europe. His works can be found in a myriad of private, corporate and public art collections on five continents. Devine currently works and resides with his wife and daughter on their farm near Portland, Oregon. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brews: Rachel's Brew: New Moon in Virgo Tea Paru Tea Matt's Brew: Matt’s Brew - Portland Breakfast from Smith Tea Company Featured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette Design Connect with Matt Links: Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 064: Top 10 Red Flags for Interior Designers | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:24:00 | |
In this solo episode, I’m sharing my top 10 red flags for interior designers, based on my experience in the business. These are those little signals you get from potential clients that they might not be the right match for you. When you’re first starting out in the business, these might be harder for you to spot–or easier for you to ignore–because you are wanting the experience. But in the end, I often find they aren’t worth the trouble. Listen to this episode so you know how to protect yourself from situations and clients that aren’t in alignment with you! Featured in this Episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette Design Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine: | |||
| 063: Commercial Design Consultation with Lisa | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:44:14 | |
This week’s episode is a look into a design consultation with a client, Lisa, who is creating a commercial space with her husband. We talk about her goals for the space, look at her design inspiration photos on Pinterest, and some photos of the space as it is being constructed. This session is an example of how my consultations work, whether you want to book me for a consultation or you are an aspiring interior designer wanting to learn how to structure your virtual consultations. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: New Moon in Virgo Tea from Paru Tea Featured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette Design Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 062: Exploring Holistic Interior Design | 13 Oct 2022 | 00:10:18 | |
Now that we’re more than 60 episodes into the podcast, I thought now would be a good time to give everyone a refresh on Holistic Interior Design: what it is, why it is valuable, and why I design from this lens. Every designer may approach it differently, but there are a few key themes or intentions that we all incorporate. If you’re studying to become a designer or are already a designer and want to move more into Holistic Interior Design, this will help you understand how to incorporate holistic practices into your current or future business. Featured in this Episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine: | |||
| 061: Embracing Experimentation in Retail Spaces with Christine Flannigan | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:55:13 | |
Commercial Interior Designer Christine Flannigan joins me in this episode to talk about her process in designing retail spaces. Christine really embraces experimentation and quirkiness in her designs, putting her own unique spin on each space she creates. She shares what her path into the design world was like, highlighting both the fun aspects of designing for retail spaces and the challenges. We also discuss what it’s like to strive for a better balance between our work and home lives. Guest Bio Christine is a mixed media artist currently practicing art and commercial interior design in San Diego. She was trained at Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, and currently specializes in experiential art installations. When she joined the team at Modern Times Beer, Christine found herself a home in the beverage industry. Her time at Modern Times taught her to be uninhibited and to trust the team she worked with. During the pandemic, she got the opportunity to make an outdoor event space in Barrio Logan called “Sideyard” attached to ReBru Spirits, and from there, she met the wonderful team at Kove. Kove needed brand direction, and Christine was in the right place at the right time with the skills they needed. She already adored the people and the brand behind it and was lucky to have found Kove at the time she did. Christine then designed the tasting room in Miramar that opened in June of 2022. It was designed to be a ‘modern eclectic experience that can seamlessly transition from day to night.’ Christine’s interior spaces continue to highlight the work she and others produce as fine artists. No two spaces should ever look the same, and bespoke installations are a signature of the work she produces. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: Mushroom Mocha from Fun Earth Co Featured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette Design Connect with Christine Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 060: Learning from Industry Experts: September Design Coven Panel | 06 Oct 2022 | 00:55:21 | |
This episode is a look into one of the events the Design Coven gathers for virtually, our Design Coven Panel. The panel features three established designers who each share how they got started in the industry, the challenges they faced, and how they successfully run their businesses now. Design Coven members in attendance get the opportunity to jump in and ask their questions too. This month’s panel features Esteban of Esteban Interiors, Kelly of Studio H, and Michelle of Surface Studio. Connect with Our Panelists Esteban Interiors Studio H Design Group Surface Studio Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 059: Introducing the Holistic Interior Design Business Podcast | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:10:11 | |
Welcome to the Holistic Interior Design Business Podcast! In this solo episode, I share with you why I am changing the name of the podcast from Bewitching the Home to the Holistic Interior Design Business Podcast. I’ve really enjoyed making this podcast and watching it evolve over the last several months. It led me to launch my design mentorship group, the Design Coven, and seeing how much the Coven helps new and upcoming designers has inspired me to focus more on the interior design business in the podcast. Changing the name will make it easier for those who need us to find us. Listen to hear what I have coming up for this next evolution of the podcast! Featured in this Episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith Tarot Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine: | |||
| 157: Holistic Health and Wellness with Dr. Natasha Macleay of Tulsi Wellness Center | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:36:34 | |
I’m excited to welcome our first doctor to the Holistic Interior Design Podcast, Dr. Natasha of Tulsi Wellness Center. Dr. Natasha practices Holistic Health, and as Holistic Interior Designers, it’s important for us to make our overall health and wellness a priority, while also considering how our designs contribute to the holistic health of our clients. Dr. Natasha shares her journey to practicing Holistic Health, her personal connection to Holistic Interior Design, and how we can take better care of ourselves as designers and creatives. Dr. Natasha offers great, simple tips that will help us in all areas of our lives, not just business. About Dr. Natasha MacLeay Dr. MacLeay is sincerely dedicated to transforming the lives of women. She helps optimize gut health, hormones and skin naturally. Dr. MacLeay uncovers the “why” of your health concern and provides the necessary treatment to make your health an asset to your life. She pioneers in establishing a targeted approach towards the bi-directional relationship between the bellies and brains, an often-overlooked area of treatment. Dr. MacLeay utilizes advanced technology and functional medicine testing such as gut microbiome, micronutrient, food sensitivity, neurotransmitter, and genetic testing to get answers for targeted treatment. As a Naturopathic Doctor her approach is a balance of traditional and modern medicine. Treatment often includes nutrition counseling, botanical medicine, homoeopathic medicine, hydrotherapy, and physical medicine. Specialties: - Cognitive & Mental Health (Brain fog, anxiety, depression, ADHD) - Gastrointestinal Health (IBS, IBD, SIBO, GERD, food sensitivity, dysbiosis and more) - Endocrinology (thyroid disorders, stress hormones, autoimmune disease) - Regenerative Medicine (PRP/Exosome therapy for hair and face) Featured in this episode Featured Tarot deck: Cosmo Tarot Connect with Dr. Natasha & Tulsi Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine Interior Design Resources Houzz (Affiliate Link) | |||
| 058: What Inspires Me: A Recap of San Diego Design Week | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:13:51 | |
San Diego Design Week was all about inspiration, and to honor the theme, we created a series of episodes last week that covered inspiration and the senses. After interviewing several amazing artists and creators, I wanted to bring everything together and share how these conversations sparked inspiration within me and within our listeners. I also share my sources of inspiration, which are different depending on which role I am in: designer or business owner. We all have our unique sources of inspiration, so I hope this encourages you to seek out and embrace whatever ignites your creativity! Featured in this Episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith Tarot Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine: | |||
| 057: San Diego Design Week: Exploring Inspiration & Touch with Anke of Twelve Senses Retreat | 25 Sep 2022 | 00:46:56 | |
In the final episode of our San Diego Design Week series exploring inspiration and the senses, we explore the sense of touch with Anke of Twelve Senses Retreat in Encinitas. Anke’s design journey began with car design and eventually led to creating this beautiful retreat, which has four rooms inspired by the four elements and the senses. She shares how she thoughtfully designed each room, and explains why she chose certain features, materials, and textures for each of the elements. Hearing Anke’s passion for working with her hands and building spaces may also inspire you to create and take a break from working on digital screens. Guest Bio Developing the Twelve Senses Retreat has been a dream of Anke’s for over a decade. The first seed was planted when she traveled to the Valle De Guadalupe with some dear friends. They visited La Villa De La Valle, and Anke was deeply touched by how co-owners Phil and Eileen had left their careers in Los Angeles, moved across the border, and built a new life. Their incredible passion for high quality artisanship and sustainability left a long-lasting impression. Ten years later, she is immensely thankful to have completed Twelve Senses Retreat with incredible support from friends, family, and her architects and building team. She is a proud new member of the Design Hotels group, which has long been her go-to inspiration for travel and hosting. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: Mushroom Mocha from Fun Earth Co Featured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary Magick Connect with Anke & Twelve Senses Retreat Links: Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 056: San Diego Design Week: Exploring Inspiration & Smell with Amy of Paru Tea | 24 Sep 2022 | 00:52:11 | |
In this special San Diego Design Week episode, I welcome back Amy Truong of Paru Tea to talk about inspiration and smell. Smell is a sense that is often overlooked, but it can be so powerful in the associations and memories it can bring up for us. Amy and I talk about the role scent plays in inspiring her unique tea blends, and she shares with us some behind-the-scenes details about her process for creating new blends. She also explains the best ways we as tea drinkers can use our sense of smell to experience and enjoy tea. If you want to learn more about Amy and her story with Paru, listen to Episode 4 of Bewitching the Home. You can also get the story behind the design of her tea shop in Episode 40 with Miki Iwasaki. Guest Bio After earning a degree in International Business from UC Irvine and a decade of working in consulting, tech, and wellness, Amy took the leap and started PARU in 2017. The idea quickly grew from a pop-up with tea educational workshops to a full-time business, operating both two locations in-store and online. In addition to leading the team, Amy serves as the primary tea educator, buyer, and master blender. She enjoys working with her hands and creating nostalgia-inspired teas like our Blue Chamomile and Pandan Waffle. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: Honey Orchid from Paru Tea Bar Featured Tarot deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith Tarot Connect with Paru Tea Links: Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 055: San Diego Design Week: Exploring Inspiration & Taste with Tara of ANIMAE | 23 Sep 2022 | 00:59:38 | |
In this special San Diego Design Week episode, Tara Monsod, executive chef of ANIMAE, joins me to continue our exploration of inspiration and the senses with the sense of taste. Tara shares how she leads with taste to design beautiful dishes and describes just how intensive the process can be to bring an idea to the plate. She also walks us through her journey to becoming a chef, describing how her culture has greatly influenced her both personally and professionally. Tara’s desire to collaborate and share inspires others to step out of their comfort zone and try something new. Guest Bio In her first executive chef role, Tara Monsod brings over a decade of kitchen experience, a lifetime of passion, and a culinary perspective shaped by her upbringing as a Filipino-American to Puffer Malarkey Collective’s ANIMAE. Her culinary journey has placed her in some of San Diego’s most prominent restaurants, including Richard Blais’ Juniper & Ivy, Brian Malarkey’s Herringbone and Burlap, and Nancy Silverton’s Mozza. Studying under Nate Appleman as Executive Sous Chef at ANIMAE, she continued to hone her fine-dining craft while also experimenting with pushing forward the Filipino flavors she’s always known. Now working alongside Celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey as Executive Chef, Tara’s interpretation of ANIMAE gives diners a chance to experiment with new dishes, like the Tuna Kinilaw, the Caviar Shrimp Toast, and the Kare Kare Short Ribs with bagoong peanut oil. Mirroring Malarkey’s emphasis on hospitality and generosity, Tara can be seen walking the dining room on any given night, greeting guests, engaging and educating them on a particular spice or cooking technique. Sharing her cuisine motivates and moves her, and her hope is to become a culinary ambassador and mentor to the legions of Asian American and Pacific Islander cooks who are looking to break into the restaurant industry. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: Lemongrass Tea from Paru Tea Bar Featured Tarot deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith Tarot Connect with Tara and ANIMAE Links: Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 054: San Diego Design Week: Exploring Inspiration & Sound with Kenseth Thibideau | 22 Sep 2022 | 00:47:53 | |
Our San Diego Design Week series on inspiration and the senses continues with a deeper dive into sound with musician Kenseth Thibideau. Kenseth shares with us what inspires him to create, how he continues to develop his craft, and why experimenting and taking risks with our creative work is so valuable. We also discuss the impact sound can have on our immediate environment and how it can change or enhance our experience. Whichever medium you work with creatively, I hope this conversation inspires you to explore how sound could play a more prominent or intentional role. Guest Bio In the past dozen years, Kenseth Thibideau has become a staple of the Southern California independent music scene. He co-founded a pair of highly-acclaimed experimental rock groups (Tarentel and Rumah Sakit) while in San Francisco, then returned to San Diego to find himself suddenly collaborating with many of the city's most respected and acclaimed musicians. He soon became a touring member of Pinback and Three Mile Pilot, and formed Sleeping People, the frenetic instrumental group that also featured a pre-Dirty Projectors Amber Coffmann—all while continuing his semi-solo Howard Hello project with Marty Anderson (Okay, Dilute). No longer masked in monikers, Thibideau is making what may be the most subtly rewarding music of his career, displaying the countless strengths of one of the west coast's most genuinely talented musicians. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette Design Connect with Kenseth Links: Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 053: San Diego Design Week: Exploring Inspiration & Vision with Paul Basile | 21 Sep 2022 | 00:42:18 | |
We’re celebrating the first day of San Diego Design Week with the second episode of our special series on inspiration and the senses. In this episode, I dive into inspiration and vision with Paul Basile, a designer, developer, fabricator, general contractor, and artist. Paul shares how he began his journey with design, what led him to create Basil Studio, and how his work has evolved over the years. We talk about the many exciting, new projects he’s taking on and how he’s incorporating different disciplines and materials. After listening to this conversation, you may find yourself inspired to learn something new and innovate! Guest Bio Designer, developer, fabricator, general contractor and artist, Paul Basile, is the multi-talented founder and principal of BASILE Studio, a prolific Southern California design firm known for its exhaustive attention to detailed craftsmanship. BASILE Studio’s perpetual drive to mix traditional design methods with expert fabrication and modern-day mechatronics (mechanical engineering + electronics), has earned them a reputation as one of the nation’s most versatile design firms. As a fourth-generation builder himself, Paul Basile started his career with a line of handcrafted furniture in the early 90s. The doors to BASILE Studio opened in San Diego in 1994, evolving into a full-service design and fabrication studio in 2008. In 2016, Basile opened his second art gallery, basileIE, followed shortly after by his custom furniture line, BASILE Built. Paul Basile’s projects have earned wide-ranging critical acclaim including accolades from the American Institute of Architects, San Diego Architectural Foundation, and Hospitality Design Magazine. Paul’s work has been featured in The New York Times, Inc. Magazine, Wall Street Journal, Interior Design, and more. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: Chiang Rye Black Tea by Paru Tea Bar Featured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary Magick Connect with Paul and Basile Studio Links: Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 052: San Diego Design Week: Exploring Inspiration & Mindfulness with Carly Ealey | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:43:53 | |
In honor of San Diego Design Week, this week’s episodes are all centered around the theme of inspiration. We’ll explore inspiration through the five senses, plus the sense of mindfulness. We start in this episode with artist Carly Ealey, who shares how mindfulness leads to inspiration in her work. We talk about her journey as an artist, her creative process, and the stories behind the beautiful mural work she’s done for local businesses and organizations. Guest Bio Carly Ealey is a self-taught fine artist, muralist, and photographer based out of San Diego, California. With a natural inclination to painting portraits and figures of women in her work, she is drawn to the seductive and celestial while exploring an introspective view of human existence, spirituality, and the natural world. Carly prefers acrylic ink on wood panels when painting small, and a combination of paint and aerosol when working on large-scale murals. Carly is passionate about the ocean and has participated in and produced mural festivals for Pangeaseed Foundation's Sea Walls in collaboration with Surfrider Foundation and her artist organization, Cohort Collective. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: Seven Caves Three Dots and a Dash Cocktail Featured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary Magick Connect with Carly Links: Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 051: A Sneak Peek into San Diego Design Week with Featured Artist Denja Harris | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:36:12 | |
In preparation for San Diego Design Week, I welcome textile and fiber artist Denja Harris to Bewitching the Home to talk about her background, her work, and her inspiration. Denja and her work will be featured during San Diego Design week in a film by Slack Tide Films, which premieres on September 25. We welcome the filmmaker, Alex Palumbo, to tell us about the film, which features San Diego artists from different disciplines. He shares what inspired him to create the film and to work with these particular artists. Check out the event on September 25, with two showings of the video at 3 and 6 PM. Find more info here. Guest Bio Denja Harris is a textile artist based in San Diego, California. Her work explores the world around her reimagined into experimental fiber art. Examining nostalgia by sourcing dead stock yarn in playful, vibrant colors in a variety of textures, she creates layered freeform abstract patterns that take shape in an organic process. Her goal is to have the viewer take a step out of their current reality and explore their own unconscious imagination. Each piece reflects work that is never duplicated, revealing how function and art can be combined to enhance a space and emphasize visual stimulation. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: Blue Chamomile from Paru Tea Bar Featured Tarot deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith Tarot Connect with Denja Links: Brown Acid Goods Website (Coming Soon) Connect with Alex Links: Are you looking for advice on the design of your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect if you have that one room that you aren't sure what to use it for or what to do with it. This is your opportunity to get one on one advice from a holistic interior designer. These are booked on a first come first serve basis. You can book your session here. Receive your copy of the first Zine here. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 050: The Power & Impact of Art with Andrew Utt of ICA San Diego | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:46:13 | |
In our 50th episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Andrew Utt, the Executive Director of the Institute of Contemporary Art in San Diego. We talk about the importance of art within culture, its ability to connect people and communities, and how it can expand perspectives. Andrew also shares more about his journey with art and how he became part of ICA. Hear how the organization has grown and changed in just the last couple years, and what they’re working toward next. Guest Bio Andrew Utt is the Executive Director of the Institute of Contemporary Art, San Diego and is a curator, arts administrator, and educator with a bachelor’s degree from the California College of Arts and Crafts and a master’s degree in Museum Studies from Harvard University. For the past 20 years, he has worked in the arts with museums and galleries based in California, Argentina, and Colombia. He has managed and developed art educational programs, exhibitions, fundraisers, marketing initiatives, and digital advances in different languages and cultures throughout North and South America, Europe, Africa, and New Zealand. In San Diego, he has worked with the Mingei International Museum, the San Diego Art Institute, and the Museum of Contemporary Art, while in the Bay Area, he has worked with the Museum of Craft & Design, the Natural World Museum, and Art Works for Change. In 2009, he co-curated VIBA Festival, an international video art festival in Buenos Aires, Argentina along with an installation at the Eva Peron Museum. In 2010, he co-founded and directed Galería MÜ in Bogotá, the first gallery dedicated solely to fine-art photography in Colombia. In 2019, Andrew joined the Lux Art Institute as Executive Director and engaged in a merger of Lux and the San Diego Art Institute to create the ICA San Diego, where he maintains the position as Executive Director. Andrew’s artistic interest areas focus on alternative photographic processes, video art, and contemporary art from the Americas. He currently lives in San Diego with his wife and daughter. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette Design Connect with Andrew & ICA Links: The ICA’s new season launches September 9th with a special celebration! Learn more and RSVP here. Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel... | |||
| 049: How Tarot Enhances My Interior Design Business | 01 Sep 2022 | 00:11:06 | |
In this solo episode, I share how and why I work with Tarot cards in my business. I tend to really get to know my interior design clients, and Tarot is another way I can connect with their energy. It is also another way for us to tap into the energy of the space we’re working on. I even incorporate Reiki when the client is open to it, and I share more about that in this episode. Even if you don’t personally work with Tarot or Reiki, you may have another talent, interest, or gift you can incorporate into your business that truly enhances the experience for your client. I encourage you to explore what you can uniquely offer–I’d love to hear about it! If you're interested in learning more about Tarot and how you can work with it personally or in your business, join us on Patreon for our next Tarot Tuesday. Featured in this Episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: Cleanse CBD Oil Tincture from MsPerception Featured deck: Moon Void Tarot Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine: | |||
| 156: Behind the Scenes: April Events & My Hiring Process | 02 Apr 2024 | 00:29:26 | |
I’m kicking off April with a preview of all the exciting Design Coven events coming up this month, for both Free and Pro Members. And as I am in the process of hiring a paid intern for my design business, Tiger Veil, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at my hiring process. If you’re in the process of building a staff or just thinking about hiring in the future, my hope is that this helps you find the right team members who will elevate your business to the next level. And if you’re thinking of applying for my paid internship, this episode will also give you a behind-the-scenes of what I’m looking for and what I’m planning to do with this role! Read to apply for the internship? You can apply here: https://forms.gle/3YEFsNS3FmPJAY2eA Looking for advice or guidance on your interior design business? You can book a 1 Hr Business Coaching Session here: https://calendly.com/rachellarraine/idcoaching250 *Please note a date change for one of our Design Coven events: Our group workshop will be held on April 25th at 9 AM PT, and not April 26th as stated in the recording. Be sure to check the Design Coven portal for updates on all events and follow us on Instagram (@thedesigncoven). If you haven’t joined the Design Coven yet, you can join us today for free at designcoven.com/join. Featured in this Episode Featured deck: Cosmo Tarot Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine: Interior Design Resources Houzz (Affiliate Link) | |||
| 048: Tarot Tuesday with Totem Tarot by Rachel White | 30 Aug 2022 | 00:43:01 | |
This month I gathered my Bewitching the Home Patreon group for Tarot Tuesday with Rachel White, the creator of Totem Tarot. We talk about the symbolism and ideas behind her unique Tarot deck, as well as her approach to Tarot reading. Rachel also shares a little about the beautiful flower essences she makes for her clients. At the end of our time together, I pull cards from the Totem Tarot for each member of the Patreon group that attended live. Listen in and see if any of the messages resonate with you! Guest Bio Rachel White is The Skeptical Shaman. Here for the spiritually homeless, Rachel blends real-world pragmatism, her sense of humor, and ancient tools and techniques into her practice as a trained shaman, medium, energy practitioner, self-published author, and flower essence maker. As one client wrote in a Yelp review, Rachel White is the “Amy Schumer of shamanic practitioners.” She is equal parts blunt as she is spiritually unique, breaking every preconceived notion of the traditional image of what it means to live a spiritual life. She is, simply put, for the spiritually-curious but noncommittal who are looking for a more profound sense of meaning without feeling like they are joining a cult. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured Tarot deck: The Totem Tarot Deck Rachel White's brew: Jolie Laide Wines Connect with Rachel White Links: Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 047: Is a Solo Business or a Partnership Right for You? | 25 Aug 2022 | 00:13:23 | |
In this episode, I address another common question from new interior designers I work with: Should I start out on my own, as a solopreneur, or should I form a partnership with a fellow designer? I’ve personally done both, so I share some of the honest pros and cons of each. There is no right or wrong way to start, but I hope that my experiences will help you see more clearly which is best for you. Featured in this Episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette Design Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine: | |||
| 046: Meet Design Coven Member Jamie King | 23 Aug 2022 | 00:44:20 | |
I welcome Jamie King, a member of my mentorship group, the Design Coven, to Bewitching the Home this week. In her short time in the membership, Jamie has already taken big steps toward building her experience as an interior designer. She shares her story starting in real estate and how it brought her to where she is now. With the help and support of the Design Coven, Jaime is bringing her talents as a real estate agent and interior designer together to create a more fulfilling career. Guest Bio Jamie King has worked in San Diego Real Estate for over 15 years. While most of that time was spent behind the scenes in Mortgage, Title, & Appraisal, it was there that she gained vast knowledge of all the specifics that entail a smooth real estate transaction. She implements her skills whether working with a seller, homebuyer or investor and excels when working with ‘contingent on sale’ properties for sellers moving up or away! Her goal is always to help keep everyone sane and smiling throughout the process. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: Mushroom Mocha from Fun Earth Co Featured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary Magick Connect with Jamie Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 045: Design Innovation & Customization with BDG | 18 Aug 2022 | 00:33:26 | |
This week, I’m speaking with Larry Neugarten of BDG Design Group in San Diego. BDG is one of my favorite tile showrooms and one I’ve developed a strong relationship with over the years. They consistently have new items in their showroom and are always innovating, offering custom work for those who want a very specific look or feel. Larry talks about how they are able to offer this level of customization and also shares his path into the design world and to BDG. Guest Bio BDG’s vision is to invite you into a world of unsurpassed artistry and craftsmanship. At BDG, San Diego’s premier tile and stone showroom, tile is an art form; they bring luxury to your space. They believe your project should reflect exclusively your voice and style, which is why their team of design professionals promises a personal experience with no compromise. BDG extensively sources the finest in tile and stone for all budgets with a touch of class and superior customer service. A family-run business, BDG offers complimentary in-house design services by their design accredited team. No matter the size or intricacy of your project, they offer their professional assistance in every aspect of the specification process. They have been selected for some of the finest residents and most innovative design projects in Southern California, which include restaurants, hotels, resorts, shopping destinations, yachts, and spas. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: Dragonwell green tea from Paru Tea Bar Featured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette Design Connect with BDG Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 044: Building a Life as an Artist with Fay Ray | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:53:49 | |
In this episode, artist Fay Ray and I have a beautiful and honest conversation about the art world, what it means to be both an artist and a parent, and how designers can better understand and incorporate art into spaces. Fay Ray also reminds us of the challenges of building a life as an artist, and she shares how she has remained devoted to her work over the years. There’s so much here to talk about that we could do a part two to this episode, so stay tuned! In the meantime, enjoy this wonderful conversation. Guest Bio Los Angeles-based artist Fay Ray explores the fetishization of objects and the construction of female identity through high-contrast, monochrome photomontages and metallic sculpture. For her three-dimensional works, Fay Ray compiles cast aluminum objects, bored volcanic rocks, wire, chain, and natural materials into suspended sculptural masses. Conflating worlds of worship and desire, the works across mediums borrow from the symbolism and composition of traditional religious relics and the visual language of the occult. Ray’s sculptures and collages hint at the presence of a rematerialized body through a mysterious yet systematic organization of abstract form. Fay Ray (b. 1978, Riverside, CA) received her BFA from Otis College of Art and Design in 2002, and her MFA from Columbia University in 2005. She has exhibited at galleries within the US and internationally, including Shulamit Nazarian, Los Angeles (2016 & 2018); Thaddaeus Ropac, Paris (2016); Louis B James Gallery, New York (2016); JOAN, Los Angeles (2015); Honor Fraser Gallery, Los Angeles (2012); and Gagosian Gallery, Beverly Hills (2011) and New York (2007), among others. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: Mushroom Mocha from Fun Earth Co Featured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary Magick Connect with Fay Ray See Fay Ray’s work at Oolong Gallery in Solana Beach! Please reach out to the gallery with any inquiries about the show. Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 043: Design Refresh with Jessica | 11 Aug 2022 | 00:32:58 | |
In this Design Refresh episode, I help Jessica explore options for her family’s living room. Jessica wants to maximize the size of the space and make it cozy, but she also wants to be careful to avoid clutter or messiness. I answer her questions about what she could switch out or move to make the room more functional, and I offer some tips on what could be added to the space to make it a place all members of the family will enjoy. Featured in this Episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured deck: Moon Void Tarot by Stefanie Caponi Are you looking for advice on the design of your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect if you have that one room that you aren't sure what to use it for or what to do with it. This is your opportunity to get one-on-one advice from a holistic interior designer. You can also choose to get a private consultation that doesn't air on the podcast. All sessions are booked on a first come, first serve basis. You can book your session here. Connect with Rachel Larraine: | |||
| 042: Creating with Heart & Intention with Malas in Bloom | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:48:40 | |
This week I welcome Tammy Fodrey of Malas in Bloom to talk about the significance of malas and how she began working with these sacred tools. Tammy creates these beautiful pieces herself with high quality, high vibration crystals and also hosts workshops to teach others how to make them. She walks us through the history of malas, how we can work with them in our own daily spiritual practices, and how to care for them. Through her work with malas, Tammy reminds us of the power and significance of setting intentions, which is the important first step of every design project we begin as Holistic Interior Designers. Guest Bio Founded in 2015, Malas In Bloom is the manifestation of Tammy Fodrey’s vision to create a Mala jewelry business that nourishes the roots of ancient traditions while inspiring spiritually-oriented people who are guided by their intuition, self-healing powers, and the awakening of the heart and spirit. All Malas In Bloom pieces are designed by Tammy, drawing on her background in design and merchandising as well as her love for cultural antiquities, art, yoga, spirituality and nature. More than just jewelry, each piece is a blend of beauty and integrity, created to foster happiness, health and prosperity while helping you move through the world with intention and personal authenticity. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: Morning Routine from Fun Earth Co Featured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette Design Connect with Malas in Bloom Links: Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 041: A Look Inside the Design Coven: Interior Design Panel | 04 Aug 2022 | 00:57:17 | |
Wondering what we talk about in the Design Coven? In this episode, I give you a sneak peek into one of our events, an interior design panel we gathered for in July. I had three experienced designers on the panel (including two previous podcast guests): Dee Morrison, Rachel Moriarty, and Suzanne Broyles. They each shared their wisdom around finding clients, building connections, gaining experience, and what to charge. Design Coven members who were present for the live event also got to ask their own questions, and our panelists openly shared their experiences for the benefit of this upcoming group of designers. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette Design Connect with our Panelists Dee Morrison: Rachel Moriarity: Suzanne Broyles: Interested in joining the Design Coven? This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 040: Embracing Your Curiosity as an Artist with Miki Iwasaki | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:39:30 | |
In this episode, my friend Miki Iwasaki joins me to talk about the career and business he’s built as an artist, architect, and designer. Miki has carved his own path over the years that allows him to explore the different mediums he’s interested in, and as a result, he enjoys taking on a wide variety of fun and interesting projects. For interior designers who are multi-passionate or who don’t want to feel boxed into one path, Miki’s story is one you’ll want to hear. Guest Bio Miki Iwasaki is an artist and designer raised in Southern California and currently living in San Diego. His curiosity in making and building things eventually led him to pursue a career in architecture, and attend California State Polytechnic University in Pomona California. Miki also studied for a year at the Kyushu Institute of Design in Fukuoka, Japan and received his Masters in Architecture from the Harvard Graduate School of Design in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His architectural experience includes work in New York, Los Angeles, and San Diego firms, and spans a variety of project types including residential, office, restaurant, retail, and gallery work. Throughout his academic and early professional years, Miki remained dedicated to his own art projects and furniture designs. Miki’s interests and skills constantly expand in the field of architecture, art and design as he pushes himself to explore new materials, methods and projects. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: Biscuit Oolong from Paru Tea Bar Featured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette Design Connect with Miki Links: Introducing my new membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 039: How to Create Your First Interior Design Service | 28 Jul 2022 | 00:11:33 | |
In this solo episode, I share how to create your first interior design service. A lot of new designers ask me what services they should offer, and when you’re just starting out, there are so many possibilities that it can feel overwhelming. That’s why I recommend starting with one: a virtual design consultation. I walk you through what a virtual consultation can look like and how you can get it set up in a way that is easy for you and the client. Note: I referred to one payment platform option in this episode as "Stride" when I meant to say Stripe. If you're looking to connect your scheduling system to a payment platform, check out PayPal or Stripe. Featured in this Episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: Mushroom Mocha from Fun Earth Co Featured deck: Modern Witch Tarot Deck Introducing my new membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine: | |||
| 155: Collaborating to Build a Design Business with Liminal Home | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:58:48 | |
I’m excited to welcome two Design Coven members, Cassie and Angelica, to the podcast to share the story behind their holistic interior design business. Cassie and Angelica met in the Design Coven and discovered they had a unique connection, which led to them building a business together. They talk about how they work and fit so well together, how the Design Coven has helped them in the process of building their business, and how important it is to have a network built upon meaningful, personal connections. I hope their story will inspire you to start your design business and to build the same type of meaningful connections they have within the Design Coven! If you haven’t joined us yet and want this level of support and inspiration, you can join our community at the Free or Pro tier at designcoven.com/join. About Liminal Home Angelica Corrigan (she/her) and Cassie Pinner-Capachione (they/she) are the visionary founders of Liminal Home, a San Diego-based luxury interior design firm dedicated to prioritizing holistic health and artful living in both residential and hospitality spaces. With Angelica's foundation in installation art, enriched by a curanderismo lineage and 15 years of experience in the interior design industry, and Cassie's expertise as an energy worker, herbalist, and founder of a boutique apothecary and healing studio, they collaborate to create spaces that inspire transformation. Driven by their shared commitment to mindfulness and beauty, Angelica and Cassie merge the realms of art and medicine in their approach to interior design. They strive to transcend conventional limits, crafting spaces that elevate the vibration of each environment, resonating through their clients and reaching into local and global communities. Featured in this episode Featured Tarot deck: Cosmo Tarot Connect with Liminal Home Website: https://www.liminalhomeinteriordesign.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liminalhome_/ Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine Interior Design Resources Houzz (Affiliate Link) | |||
| 038: Design Refresh with Cece | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:30:50 | |
In this Design Refresh session, I help Cece explore options for her two beautiful outdoor spaces. She has two decks located off of the main bedroom, and she’d like to use one space for yoga, and one more as an outdoor sanctuary, creating a spa-like feeling. She feels like the spaces have been afterthoughts, so I help her see other possibilities for the design of both patios that will make them more intentional and inviting. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: Lemon Verbena Tea from Paru Tea Bar Featured Tarot deck: The Deck of Celestials Introducing my new membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 037: Caring for Mind, Body, and Spirit with Fun Earth Co | 21 Jul 2022 | 00:29:02 | |
In this episode, I interview Fun Earth Co Co-Founder Jaimie Lee Bess about her entrepreneurial journey, and how her focus shifted when she began to see things from a holistic perspective. She shares how she came into sound meditation and began working with mushrooms, which she found worked together well in rituals and healing sessions. Jaimie also tells us about the beautiful rituals she has in her own life, and we talk about how our individual rituals nourish us. Guest Bio Jaimie is a fitness coach, sound healer, and entrepreneur. She co-founded Fun Earth Co alongside her partner, Zach, and friend Corey in 2020. Fun Earth Co is a functional mushroom company with a mission to teach people about the healing benefits of functional mushrooms and make them a part of people's daily routines. Their most popular product, Mushroom Mocha was even the featured coffee drink at Alfred's coffee last season, and is popping up in local coffee and juice shops in the LA area. In 2021, Jaimie found sound meditation and fell in love. She became certified and invested in a bunch of instruments and began teaching classes and hosting events around LA, Joshua Tree, and Sedona. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brews: Mushroom Mocha from Fun Earth Co (Buy One, Get One Discount Code for Listeners: Bewitching) Anima Mundy Apothecary Stress Relief Tonic Tea Featured Tarot deck: Modern Witch Tarot Connect with Jaimie & Fun Earth Co Links: Jaimie's Instagram Introducing my new membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 036: Leveling up your Interior Design services with custom window treatments and soft goods | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:54:30 | |
Linda Pastor Hodnett, the owner of Stitch Studio and Le Domicile Design, joins me on this episode to talk about her experience in the design industry and how she came to work with soft goods. Stitch Studio (formerly Janie’s Draperies) is a resource I’ve been using since my early days in the industry, and in our conversation, we cover why it is so important to have someone like Linda who will be honest with you about what will and won’t work. She also explains more in depth what soft goods are, what they do for a space, and how she collaborates with designers to create truly beautiful pieces that clients will love. Guest Bio Stitch Studio originates from the 25 year legacy that was Janie’s Draperies. Purchasing the drapery workroom in the summer of 2018, Linda Pastor Hodnett, an A.S.I.D interior designer with over 30 years in the design industry, wanted to create the soft goods workroom she's always dreamed of. A studio for designers, by a designer. A one stop designer’s resource for custom interior soft goods in San Diego. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brews: Green juice from pressed Cleanse CBD Oil Tincture from MsPerception Featured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary Magick Connect with Linda Links: Introducing my new membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 035: Do You Need an Interior Design Degree to be an Interior Designer? | 14 Jul 2022 | 00:15:36 | |
In this solo episode, I break down one of my most frequently asked questions: Do I need a design degree to become an interior designer? This question doesn’t have a simple yes or no answer that applies to everyone, so I share my path to becoming an interior designer as well as alternative paths. If you’re thinking about becoming an interior designer, this episode will help you determine the direction that’s best for you. Featured in this Episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: Morning Routine Mushroom Powder from Fun Earth Co Featured deck: Modern Witch Tarot Introducing my new membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine: | |||
| 034: Crystal Clear Branding with Clear Quartz Creative | 12 Jul 2022 | 01:01:54 | |
I’m excited to welcome Chantelle Andercastle of Clear Quartz Creative to this episode of Bewitching the Home. I worked with Chantelle on the branding for my mentorship membership program, the Design Coven, and I know so many other Coven members and business owners can benefit from her guidance. We talk about how she came into the work she’s doing now, her current services and offerings, and the different ways Human Design helps her in her business. We also talk about how she’ll be working with members of the Design Coven in the near future–something we are both very excited about! Guest Bio Chantelle is a business strategist and web designer who helps you get as clear as quartz crystal and brings you the aligned clients you've been dreaming of. She helps you develop the real know, like, trust factor that really matters in business: the one where, you know, like, and trust yourself. Figure out what your business means to you and to your ideal clients. Communicate that deeper meeting through your message and your website. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: Mushroom Powder from Fun Earth Co Featured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards - BouchetteDesign Connect with Chantelle Links: Introducing my new membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 033: Introduction to the Design Coven | 07 Jul 2022 | 00:40:25 | |
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 thinking about joining the Design Coven, listen to today’s episode for more details. If you are currently a designer, are an aspiring designer, or are simply interested in exploring the industry further, I invite you to join us! All are welcome. Featured in this Episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: Cacao from MsPerception. Listeners get a discount: Use coupon code MP20. Featured deck: Rider-Waite Tarot Deck To learn more about the Design Coven: Ready to join? Introducing my new membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine: | |||
| 032: Building a Design Career with Rachel Moriarty | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:43:21 | |
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, diversifying your offerings, and much more! Guest Bio Rachel Moriarty aka: The Queen of Color, is the Principal Designer and Creative Director of the multidisciplinary design studio, House Of Moriarty Inc. Since launching her design studio, Rachel Moriarty Interiors, in 2014 she has made her mark in the San Diego luxury residential market with her colorfully coastal aesthetic. Rachel embodies her personal belief that color adds interest and excitement to the world, and, like a chef seasoning a meal, she sprinkles it liberally to add passion and flavor to each of her projects. Her work has garnered awards, media coverage and global recognition, enabling her to expand her studio to not only interior design clients but also to brands as a licensee, collaborator and global brand ambassador. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: New Moon in Leo (specialty/custom tea) from Paru Tea Bar Featured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot Connect with Rachel Moriarty Links: Introducing my new membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 031: Tarot Tuesday with Marion Costentin, Lilifer Tarot | 30 Jun 2022 | 00:49:58 | |
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 Members who joined us live. Guest Bio Marion Costentin is a self-taught artist, author, and the owner of Little Darkness, an independent press through which she publishes her work. Her first project Reclaim is a one-of-a-kind oracle deck inspired by the shadow work process as a catalyst for emotional healing. Little Darkness was intended as a beacon for the parts of us that are unspoken for. With each publication, Marion draws from her own experience of self-exploration and accountability for internalized trauma. Her intention is to create gentle tools for mindful & loving self-empowerment, each one exuding a playfulness that leaves room for humor and vulnerability. French-born Marion spent many years in Paris and Berlin, before moving to California in 2020. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: Chiang Rye Silver Tips from Paru Tea Bar Featured decks: Lilifer Tarot and Reclaim Oracle Connect with Marion Links: Discount code for listeners: RACHELLARRAINE Introducing my new membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 030: Breathing new life into fallen trees w/ San Diego Urban Timber | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:48:48 | |
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 and Jessica each share how they came to working with reclaimed wood and how San Diego Urban Timber grew into what it is today. Guest Bio SD Urban Timber is San Diego’s original local wood resource, breathing new life into fallen trees and other materials which would otherwise be discarded. Their business is driven through healthy collaborations between their material, their clients, and their vision. In their process, they strive to steward their wood to elicit the most out of each piece, and transform it into utilitarian artwork fulfilling the collaborative visions they create with their customer. Their services include custom furniture for residential and commercial space, a full service woodshop, and reclaimed local-exotic wood slabs from the heart of San Diego. Dan has a degree in fine art from UCLA and is an accomplished artisan, wood expert, and innovator in design/build utilizing reclaimed and repurposed materials. Jess is a credentialed Holistic Health Practitioner with a passion for people, art, and nature. She excels in expanding relationships and exploring the potential of color, resin, and organic materials. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: Blue Chamomile from Paru Tea Bar Featured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot Connect with San Diego Urban Timber Links: Introducing my new membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 029: The Maya Moon Collective Design Story | 23 Jun 2022 | 00:41:47 | |
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 talents and passions came together to design the cafe. Steffi led with a people-first approach, bringing elements of Kathryn’s flagship product to life in the space. Guest Bios Kathryn Rogers Katherine Rogers is the founder of Maya Moon Co, which was born out of her love for sweets and an allergy to processed sugar. She set out on a mission to create a decadent treat that made her and her customers feel amazing in body, mind, and spirit. Since its launch in 2019, Maya Moon has grown to include a team of 10 chocolatiers and cacao tenders serving up hot and cold drinking chocolate, gluten-free pastries, farm-to-table eats, and cacao truffles at their first brick and mortar cafe in San Diego, California. They also ship organic cacao truffles, and drinking cacao to customers nationwide. Maya Moon is proud to source its whole bean cacao directly from farmers in Ecuador and Peru who are committed to sustainable regenerative growing practices. Steffi Reyes-Thomas Steffi is an Afro-Chicana holistic interior designer and regenerative creation artist. She is focused on wellness, aesthetic function, and regenerative practices as founder and chief of Holistic-Spaces Design Consultancy. She is currently working on both physical and digital spaces. She offers climate discussion techniques, 3D modeling, and holistic design ideation. Stephanie believes that a truly sustainable approach to design must contribute to the evolution of human consciousness. She creates original spaces that are deeply personal. Her expertise lies in combining the best aspects of sustainability and health within the build environment. She seeks to make holistic design accessible to diverse clientele with the utmost respect to the delicate environmental and ecological factors.
Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: Mushroom Mocha from Fun Earth Co Featured Tarot deck: The Modern Witch Tarot Connect with Steffi Connect with Maya Moon Collective Are you looking for advice on the design of your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect if you have that one room that you aren't sure what to use it for or what to do with it. This is your opportunity to get one on one advice from a holistic interior designer. These are booked on a first come first serve basis. You can book your session here. Receive your copy of the first Zine | |||
| 154: 7 Reasons I’m Starting a New Podcast | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:12:36 | |
This week I’m sharing an update on where I’m at with this podcast and my business, and I’m introducing my NEW podcast, The Holistic Hospitality Design Podcast. I outline seven reasons why I decided to start this new project, and I’m hoping it inspires you to find a targeted way to connect with your ideal clients. With us entering the second quarter of the year, now is a good time to assess where we are all headed and what we really want to create or call into our lives and businesses. Featured in this Episode Featured deck: Modern Witch Tarot Deck Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine: Interior Design Resources Houzz (Affiliate Link) | |||
| 028: Creating a Story Through Design with Kravet | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:44:21 | |
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 a story through their offerings. The full range of support they offer helps designers create spaces that tell unique stories within clients’ homes. Guest Bio Beth Kimless Greene is the Executive Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Branding at Kravet Inc. She joined Kravet more than 30 years ago to create the in-house Marketing Department. Over the last few years she directed the company’s success with responsibilities for all branding, marketing and communication efforts including advertising, media, public relations, digital initiatives, licensing, visual marketing and special projects. She has led the company to create the first-ever searchable website of products in the industry to an award-winning print advertising campaign for the Kravet brand. She has also spearheaded special projects and events such as the Ronald McDonald House Project Design Showhouses, 2 design books focusing on the interior design industry, and Blogfest that tapped into the emerging media arena. In 2015, Beth led the development and launch of the first-ever, to the trade only e-commerce platform for designer-quality finished products as a complement to Kravet Inc’s businesses called CuratedKravet.com. She continues to be the voice of the Kravet Inc. company and works diligently to keep the branding of Kravet, Lee Jofa, Brunschwig and Fils, GP&J Baker and now Donghia relevant and top of mind to all designers and their clients. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: Lemon Verbena tea from Paru Tea Bar Featured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards - BouchetteDesign Connect with Beth & Kravet Website: Instagram: Pinterest: Introducing my new membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 027: Design Refresh with JP | 16 Jun 2022 | 00:26:13 | |
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 mantle, new artwork, new shelving, and lighting fixtures that will ultimately make the room more inviting. Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brew: Nova Kombucha - Cactus Fruit Agave Jalapeno Featured Tarot deck: The Ink Witch Tarot by Eric Maille Are you looking for advice on the design of your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect if you have that one room that you aren't sure what to use it for or what to do with it. This is your opportunity to get one on one advice from a holistic interior designer. These are booked on a first come first serve basis. You can book your session here. Receive your copy of the first Zine here. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||
| 026: How the Designers Resource Collection Supports Designers | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:42:52 | |
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 also shares with us her journey with interior design and why she loves working for the DRC. Guest Bio Lauren Pryor-DeJulio is the Director of Sales and Operations for Designers Resource Collection (DRC San Diego). She has been part of the San Diego design community since 2011 when she began her adventures dabbling in the world of Interior Design at West Elm as the Lead of the In-Home Design Team. Realizing her strengths and ability to project-manage, she quickly furthered her career, becoming the Studio Manager for a local boutique design firm. Lauren joined DRC in 2015, when she was brought on to assist in opening DRC’s second location in San Diego. In addition to handling the day-to-day operations and management of the 10-person San Diego team, she also works one-on-one with clients, specializing in luxury “top to bottom” projects including residential, commercial and hospitality. She has a deep passion for design and is known for her keen ability to source items from any of DRC’s 250+ vendors. Her energy and enthusiasm is contagious and evident when working with her team and clients in the greater San Diego community.
Featured in this episode Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras Candle Featured brews: Rachel's brew - Nova Kombucha - Power Lauren's brew - Nixie Peach Black Tea Sparkling Water Featured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards - BouchetteDesign Connect with Lauren & DRC Website: Designers Resource Collection Instagram: Designers Resource Collection Introducing my new membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more. Receive your copy of the first Zine here. Connect with Rachel Larraine | |||