Welcome to Confessions of an Interior Designer, the weekly podcast that uncovers the hilarious, chaotic, and downright shocking realities behind the luxury interior design industry. I’m your host, Caroline Turner—luxury interior designer and founder of Caroline Turner Interiors in Chicago. With over 10 years in the field, I’ve gathered stories from every corner of the design world, and now, I’m sharing them with you. This isn’t about design trends or technical advice—it’s about the real experiences you never hear about. In each episode, my guests and I react to anonymous listener confessions, swapping outrageous stories that reveal the unexpected challenges and joys that come with designing for high-end clients. From chaotic installs to deadline disasters, it’s the kind of gossip we usually save for happy hour. Whether you’re an industry insider or just love juicy behind-the-scenes stories, Confessions of an Interior Designer will make you laugh, gasp, and feel like you’re right there in the thick of it with us. What to Expect: * Anonymous confessions from the design world, discussed and dissected. * Candid conversations with interior designers and industry insiders. * Real, funny, and raw moments you won’t hear anywhere else. Where to Listen: Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Got a Confession? Your secret’s safe with us! Submit your anonymous confession here: https://carolineturner.co/pages/confessions Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confessionsofid/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carolineturnerinteriors Join the conversation in our Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/confessionsofid/ Learn more about the podcast, guests, and episodes: https://carolineturner.co/pages/confessions Ready to hear confession? Listen now!
Welcome to the final episode of Season Two! Caroline takes the mic this week for a solo episode, sharing this season's final confession and reflecting on her journey as a designer and business owner. She answers questions about starting your own business, what risks are worth taking, and what the best (and worst) bosses can teach you. Plus a bonus round of Red Flag, Beige Flag, Green Flag. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Announcements 06:16: Confession: Nepo Baby Nightmare 17:47: Questions 27:27: Red Flag, Beige Flag, Green Flag 34:19: What Made Caroline Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa , "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. Designer Receiving ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 Connect With Us: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Join the conversation in our Facebook Group ! Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here . Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography
Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today we’re joined by Kelsey Kline Haywood, founder of Chicago-based Kline Interiors. Raised in a family of builders, Kelsey brings a grounded, intuitive approach to design—valuing structure, restraint, and the reality of daily life. From her own 1920s Chicago bungalow to her client work, her spaces are made to be beautiful yet livable, shaped by her deeply personal approach. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Kelsey's Background 25:23: Guest Vice 29:34: Confession #1: Accomplice To An Affair 42:10: Confession #2: My Client Ghosted Me 51:59: Guest Questions 65:37: What Made Kelsey Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @klineinteriors Website: klineinteriors.com Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here . Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa , "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. Designer Receiving ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 Connect With Us: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Join the conversation in our Facebook Group ! Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography
Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today we are joined by Tom Stringer , founder of Tom Stringer Design Partners and a 25-time award winner of the American Society of Interior Designers’ Design Excellence Awards. Known for his blend of classic style and worldly sophistication, Tom creates interiors that are personal, elegant, and vibrant. His global travels inspire projects from mid-century estates in Beverly Hills to Georgian homes in Dublin—and even 50-meter motor yachts. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Tom's Background 20:50: Guest Vice 21:39: Confession #1: Architect Kicked Me Off The Project 29:26: Confession #2: Install Day Surprise Party 39:53: Guest Questions 61:59: What Made Tom Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @tomstringerdesignpartners Website: tomstringer.com Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here . Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa , "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. Designer Receiving ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 Connect With Us: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Join the conversation in our Facebook Group ! Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography
Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today we are joined by Chandler Prewitt , a New Mexico–based designer whose work is deeply rooted in place, materiality, and art. After formative years in San Francisco working alongside leading designers, he returned to the Southwest in 2013 to establish his own studio. His background spans interior design, home staging, project management, furniture design, fine art consultation—shaping a practice grounded in curation, with a strong sensitivity to architecture and craftsmanship. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Chandler's Background 24:49: Guest Vice 26:10: Confession #1: Discovery Call Took A Dark Turn 44:09: Confession #2: Scammed By My Contractor 59:42: Guest Questions 64:46: What Made Chandler Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @chandler_prewitt Website: chandlerprewitt.com Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here . Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa , "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. Designer Receiving ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 Connect With Us: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Join the conversation in our Facebook Group ! Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography
Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today we’re joined by James Hunter , design director for The Wiseman Group. With formal training in art education and textile & surface design, he brings a strong sense of scale, color, and proportion to his work, and a perspective shaped by extensive travel and time spent living all around the country. He has been widely published, is a two-time Luxe Gold List honoree, and has been recognized as part of Architectural Digest’s AD100. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: James' Background 21:52: Guest Vice 23:30: Confession #1: Kleptomaniac 38:42: Confession #2: Drunk On Site 48:51: Guest Questions 58:16: What Made James Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @the_wiseman_group Website: wisemangroup.com Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here . Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa , "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. Designer Receiving ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 Connect With Us: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Join the conversation in our Facebook Group ! Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography
Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today we’re joined by Diana Wagenbach , founder and principal designer of Studio W, a full-service residential architectural and interior design studio based in Hinsdale, Illinois. With a background in business and years of experience in the design industry, she launched her firm in 2020 and has since built a reputation for her timeless, bespoke approach to design, and is recognized as a Feature Designer in the AD Pro Directory. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Diana's Background 24:45: Guest Vice 25:53: Confession #1: I Went Undercover to Save $50k 42:01: Confession #2: Fossilized Hoarding House 50:15: Guest Questions 56:01: What Made Diana Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @studiow_chicago Website: studiowchicago.com Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here . Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa , "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. Designer Receiving ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 Connect With Us: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Join the conversation in our Facebook Group ! Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography
Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today we’re joined by Jenny Brown , founder of Chicago-based Jenny Brown Designs. She launched her studio in 2010 after nearly a decade working with high-end residential design firms in both Chicago and San Francisco. Since then, she’s worked on a wide range of residential and commercial projects, and is known for interiors that feel traditionally rooted yet fresh, creating spaces that are both chic and inviting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Jenny's Background 19:00: Guest Vice 25:41: Confession #1: The Other Woman 42:07: Confession #2: Design to Daycare 55:56: Guest Questions 73:32: What Made Jenny Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @jennybrowndesigns Website: jennybrown.com Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here . Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa , "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. Designer Receiving ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 Connect With Us: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Join the conversation in our Facebook Group ! Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography
Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Zoe Lowres, co-founder of Programa, our amazing partner and sponsor. Zoe originally started her career in marketing before following her creative side into interior design, studying at Billy Blue College of Design and going on to work in both residential and hospitality design in Melbourne, Australia. With experience both inside design studios and now building tools for the industry, Zoe brings a unique perspective on the creative and operational sides of running a design business, and we’re excited to have her here today. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Zoe's Background 20:04: Guest Vice 21:37: Confession #1: The Lockdown Leak 28:07: Confession #2: A Hostage Situation 47:13: Guest Questions 67:12: What Made Zoe Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @programahq Website: programa.com Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here . Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa , "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. Designer Receiving ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 Connect With Us: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Join the conversation in our Facebook Group ! Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography
Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today we’re joined by Amy Vermillion , designer and founder of Charlotte-based Amy Vermillion Interiors. Amy is recognized for her expertise in renovation and new construction and her mastery of color, texture, and scale. Her work has been celebrated regionally and nationally, featured in The New York Times Magazine, and she’s a two-time Contractor of the Year Award winner. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Amy's Background 36:26: Confession #1: Labor Stalled My Install 43:13: Industry Talk 56:39: Guest Questions 68:30: What Made Amy Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @amyvermillioninteriors Website: https://www.amyvermillion.com/ Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here . Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa , "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 Connect With Us: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Join the conversation in our Facebook Group ! Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography
Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Kelli Lamb, Editorial Director and Co-Principal of Rue Magazine, a leading voice in approachable, beautifully curated interior design. For over a decade, Kelli has helped shape Rue’s signature voice, and is also the author of Home with Rue: Style for Everyone, a guide packed with expert tips, designer insights, and hundreds of stunning interiors to help readers create spaces they truly love. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Kelli's Background 14:43: Guest Vice 19:28: Confession #1: America's Most Wanted 35:19: Confession #2: The Runaway 43:40: Guest Questions 75:42: What Made Kelli Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @kellilamb_ Website: ruemag.com Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here . Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa , "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 Connect With Us: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Join the conversation in our Facebook Group ! Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography
Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Sarah Annand, an artist and textile designer, and founder of OAT Studio. Her textiles are created with an architectural influence, and designed and made in Australia. With a background in art, photography, and over a decade in the textile industry, her work reflects a lifelong fascination with design, Canberra’s modernist and brutalist structures, and a thoughtful, considered use of color. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Sarah's Background 19:33: Guest Vice 22:36: Confession #1: The Reveal That Revealed Too Much 30:38: Confession #2: Why Designers (& Divorces) Exist 41:49: Guest Questions 57:10: What Made Sarah Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @oat_studio Website: https://oatstudio.com.au/ Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here . Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa , "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 Connect With Us: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Join the conversation in our Facebook Group ! Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography
Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! This episode is a special one. Gracie and Caroline have a candid (and a little bit emotional) conversation about the past, present, and future. Favorite memories, least favorite memories, and everything in between. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Gracie Returns 08:09: How It Started 17:17: Advice 32:01: Gracie Asks Questions 38:17: Memories & The Future 42:25: Final Thoughts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here . Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa , "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 Connect With Us: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Join the conversation in our Facebook Group ! Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography
Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner by Hema Persad, founder of Sagrada Studio. After starting her career as an attorney, Hema transitioned into fashion, spending years styling A-list celebrities and major campaigns before moving into interior design in 2021. She now leads residential and commercial projects across the country through Sagrada Studio, a practice rooted in the belief that our homes and creative spaces are sacred, and designed with a focus on culture, luxury, and comfort. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Hema's Background 17:43: Guest Vice 19:33: Confession #1: Frenemy Sabotage 44:06: Confession #2: The Wallpaper Nightmare 54:04: Guest Questions 62:00: What Made Hema Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @hemaapersad Website: SagradaStudio.com Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here . Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa , "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 Connect With Us: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Join the conversation in our Facebook Group ! Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography
Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Corey Lohmann, principal designer and founder of Corey Lohmann Design. With more than two decades in luxury interior design, and an international portfolio, Corey draws a unique inspiration from her travels, infusing global influence with a deep appreciation for historic details. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Corey's background 18:58: Guest Vice 20:01: Confession #1: My Project Went Up In Flames 26:38: Confession #2: The Ex-Wife Erasure 36:14: Guest Questions 55:06: What Made Corey Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @corey.lohmann.design Website: coreylohmanndesign.com Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here . Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa , "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 Connect With Us: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Join the conversation in our Facebook Group ! Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography
Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Tyka Pryde — an interior designer and Emmy-nominated production designer with eight seasons as lead Art Director on Netflix’s Queer Eye and credits across every major network. Tyka approaches interiors through beauty, wellness, and individuality, working across television, residential, and commercial projects while sharing industry insight with designers through her online platforms. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Tyka's background 09:43: Guest Vice & Questions 25:00: Confession #1: Daddy's Girl 35:02: Confession #2: My Clients Were Cats 42:25: Guest Questions 55:43: What made Tyka feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials: Instagram: @tykapryde Website: tykapryde.com Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here . Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa , "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 Connect With Us: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Join the conversation in our Facebook Group ! Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography
Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Meghan Jay , a designer who blends bold color, global inspiration, and a love for pieces with real history. She’s the founder of her namesake studio, known for interiors that are joyful, personal, and full of whimsy. When she’s not designing, you’ll often find her hunting for vintage treasures around Chicago with her kids in tow. This week's confessions feature a client whose actions bordered on identity theft, and a typo that almost ruined one designer's project. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Meghan's background 13:59: Guest Vice 18:58: Confession #1: The single-digit mistake 29:24: Confession #2: The copycat client 42:06: Guest Questions 60:37: What made Meghan feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Socials : Instagram: meghanjaydesign Website: meghanjaydesign.com Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here . Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa , "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 Connect With Us: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Join the conversation in our Facebook Group ! Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography
Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Jenna Peffley , an interior, lifestyle, celebrity, and travel photographer, as well as a an artist and brand strategist. Jenna’s work has been featured in publications such like Architectural Digest , House Beautiful , Veranda , and Vogue Living , showcasing her expertise in photography, brand strategy, and creative direction. As always, this episode features two confessions that prove once again that the wildest design stories never make it into the portfolio. From a celebrity project nearly derailed by an overreaching assistant to an unsettling client request that crossed personal and professional boundaries, this episode dives headfirst into the uncomfortable, unbelievable, and very real moments designers face. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Jenna’s background 12:45: Guest Vice 14:10: Confession #1: The Assistant-Designed Disaster 29:33: Confession #2: My Client Was a Creep 52:46: Guest Questions 85:03: What made Jenna feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Follow Jenna for refined interior photography that captures the story behind the space: Instagram: @jennapeffley Website: jennapeffley.com Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here . Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa , "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 Connect With Us: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Join the conversation in our Facebook Group ! Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography
Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Audra Kiewiet de Jonge , founder of Art/Artefact, a nationally recognized art advisory and design practice that places exceptional art collections at the heart of every project. Audra brings a unique art-first perspective rooted in her training as a painter and art historian, curating interiors and collections that feel thoughtful, unexpected, and deeply personal. Caroline also reads two anonymous confessions packed with drama: the first involving a client’s girlfriend who became convinced the designer was crossing personal lines, and another about a project where artwork raised more questions than it answered. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Audra’s background and founding Art/Artefact 15:37: Vice: Audra’s indulgence and how she unwinds 19:33: Confession #1: Suspect of an Affair 39:07: Confession #2: The Missing Heirloom 55:27: Guest Questions 71:17: Things that made Audra feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Elevate your passion! Follow Audra for thoughtful, innovative design: Instagram: @art__artefact Website: artartefact.com Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here . Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa , "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 Connect With Us: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Join the conversation in our Facebook Group ! Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography
Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Lauren Lothrop Caron , founder of Studio Laloc, a Seattle-based interiors firm celebrated for its richly layered, timeless spaces. Lauren shares how she transitioned from fashion to interiors, why she believes every home deserves soul and depth, and how she balances classic design principles with real-life client needs. She and Caroline explore the emotional rhythms of long-term projects, the power of patience, and the magic that happens when clients lean into trust. Caroline also reads two shocking anonymous confessions — first, a designer whose client discovered hidden cameras planted in her walls by her husband, and second, a story about an architect who told a client she didn’t need a designer at all… because Pinterest exists. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Lauren’s path from fashion to interiors 12:19: Vice: Lauren’s personal indulgence 20:23: Confession #1: Cameras hidden in the walls 32:09: Confession #2: Architect dismisses designers in favor of Pinterest 54:39: Guest Questions 66:20: What made Lauren feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Stay inspired—follow Lauren for beautifully collected, timeless interiors: Instagram: @studiolaloc Website: studiolaloc.com Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here . Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa , "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 Connect With Us: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Join the conversation in our Facebook Group ! Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography
Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer ! Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Maegan Blau , founder of Blue Copper Design, a Phoenix-based designer known for her vibrant, modern take on accessible and inclusive spaces. Maegan shares her journey from navigating her own wheelchair-accessible home renovation to building a design philosophy rooted in creativity, adaptability, and the belief that accessibility can still be beautiful. Caroline and Maegan dive deep into advocating for clients, redefining what “livable design” means, and designing spaces that honor every stage of a person’s life. Caroline also reads two anonymous confessions — the first from a designer who kept hearing voices in an old home, and the second involving a client who, during a site visit, revealed an unexpected surprise… an ankle monitor. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Sarah’s background and path into editorial design 18:03: Maegan Blau's Vice 20:37: Confession #1: Voices in an old home 27:52: Confession #2: Client with an ankle monitor 37:07: Guest Questions 63:18: What made Maegan Feel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Stay inspired—follow Maegan for bold, accessible design insights: Instagram: @bluecopperdesign Website: bluecopper.design Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here . Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Sponsored By: Programa , "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💌 Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Join the conversation in our Facebook Group ! Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography
