In this engaging conversation, the hosts discuss the formation of the Design Coach Collective, highlighting the journey of Tamara Romeo into the world of interior design and coaching. They explore themes of community building, personal growth, and the importance of collaboration among designers. Tamara shares her unique path from advertising to design, emphasizing the significance of marketing and branding in attracting clients. The conversation also touches on the importance of having a supportive team and the value of mentorship in achieving business success.Want to see if the Ready Set Launch Retreat is for you? Book a meeting hereTamara's Interior Design Business: https://southcoastdesigngroup.comCheck out the Ready, Set, Launch! Retreat and coaching program at: DesignCoachCollective.comConnect with Rachel Larraine Crawford:Website / Email: [email protected]://southcoastdesigngroup.com

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 hereCheck out the Ready, Set, Launch! Retreat and coaching program at: DesignCoachCollective.comConnect with Rachel Larraine Crawford:Website / Email: [email protected]

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 Design01:53 Rachel's Journey Begins04:20 Family Background and Early Life08:32 Finding My Voice Through Theater10:52 Transitioning into Interior Design12:44 Early Career Experiences17:17 Starting My Own Business19:37 Navigating Challenges and Collaborations24:53 Spiritual Awakening and Integration27:12 Creating the Design Coven32:24 Launching Design Coach Collective37:37 Final Thoughts and Future PlansWant to see if the REady Set Launch Retreat is for you? Book a meeting hereCheck out the Ready, Set, Launch! Retreat and coaching program at: DesignCoachCollective.comConnect with Rachel Larraine Crawford:Website / Email: [email protected]

In this episode, the host shares updates and changes happening with Design Coven, a community for holistic interior designers. They discuss the Design Coven community, the podcast, and upcoming events. They introduce Design Coach Collective, a new offering that focuses on coaching and teaching interior design practices. The host, along with two other designers, will provide coaching packages to help designers launch and grow their businesses. They also announce a launch party and a retreat called Ready Set Launch, which aims to help designers start or revamp their businesses.Design Coven is a community for holistic interior designers to share, connect, and grow.Design Coach Collective is a new offering that provides coaching and teaching for interior designers.The launch party and retreat, Ready Set Launch, aim to help designers start or revamp their businesses.The retreat covers topics such as branding, marketing, project management, and sustainable design practices.Check out the Ready, Set, Launch! Retreat and coaching program at: DesignCoachCollective.comConnect with Rachel Larraine Crawford:Website / Email: [email protected]

In this solo episode, Rachel discusses the transition to a four-day work week and the reasons behind it. The focus is on prioritizing health, well-being, and creativity. The episode explores the benefits of the new work week, such as promoting rest, personal activities, and mental and physical health. The shift aligns with the firm's holistic values and fosters creativity and innovation. The host also shares the process and planning involved in implementing the four-day work week, including client communication and internal logistics. The episode concludes with the host discussing their personal activities on Fridays and inviting listeners to share their experiences with a four-day work week.

Rachel provides an update on her interior design business and shares her plans for the future. She discusses her exploration of human design and how it has influenced her approach as a business owner. Rachel also mentions the changes she is making to Design Coven, including offering one-on-one mentorship. She introduces her new interns and talks about her intention to be more selective with clients and revamp her services. Rachel concludes by mentioning her collaboration with Fisher Paykel for a sustainable dinner series.Connect with Rachel Larraine:Website / Email: [email protected] Design Services / One on One MentorshipInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

Welcome to Episode 163 of the Holistic Interior Design Podcast!In this episode, we're diving into the world of social media content planning with a focus on theming out your week. If you've ever struggled with what to post or felt overwhelmed by the idea of keeping your social media fresh and engaging, this episode is for you. We'll be sharing five distinct themes to help you organize your content and maintain consistency throughout the week.Connect with Rachel Larraine:WebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

Episode 162: The Proposal Blueprint: Crafting Interior Design Proposals for Easy Client ApprovalWelcome to Episode 162 of our podcast! In this special group coaching session, we delve into "The Proposal Blueprint: Crafting Interior Design Proposals for Easy Client Approval."In this episode, we cover:Structuring Your Proposal: Learn the key components that make up a compelling and professional proposal. We'll walk you through the must-have sections that will make your proposals stand out.Whether you're a seasoned designer looking to refine your proposal process or a newcomer eager to learn the ropes, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you secure more projects and build stronger client relationships.Join our next monthly podcast party here. Recording on June 18, 2024 10am PDTIf you’re interested in further mentorship, we also offer one-on-one consultations tailored to your specific needs and goals, you can book a session here with Rachel. Connect with Rachel Larraine:InstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

Florals add so much to any room, especially when used intentionally to reflect the themes and branding of a space. To really take your designs to the next level, you can partner with a floral designer to help you translate your big vision as a designer into a work of living art!Michael O’Neil of Designs by Nourish explains why and how designers can enhance their spaces with floral design, walking us through his own process of working with interior designers. He also shares with us his inspiring journey to creating a business he loves and how he hopes to partner with more designers in the future. Whether you’re designing a space for a business or a home, this episode will inspire you to explore the role that florals can play. (And you’ll definitely want to consider incorporating them into photoshoots of your designs, too!)Michael will be leading an in-person Floral Alchemy workshop with the Design Coven on May 17. Grab your ticket here.About MichaelMichael is a firm believer that there are no true “new beginnings.” Life is a journey where we are continually learning, evolving, growing and accumulating experiences in pursuit of a life that we think is meaningful and that we love living. Michael has come to believe this because he opened a floral design studio, nourish, in 2023 that is the culmination of many seemingly unrelated experiences. The truth is everything Michael has experienced in the past could have led him to a thousand different points, but he consciously evolved into a floral designer because he loves design, he loves flowers and nature, and he loves telling stories, and all of those things are part of his collective experience. Michael’s professional background is in product design and brand management—building products and communicating their unique attributes to customers. Over the years, he has studied Interior Space Planning, Ornamental Horticulture, Landscape Design and Floral Design. All very distinct disciplines that share common building blocks — a defined design process, principles and elements of design, color theory.He launched nourish with the idea that florals intentionally designed to communicate the unique attributes of a carefully curated space could be an untapped resource for interior designers and businesses looking to make a strong visual impact with clients and guests.  Florals do not need to be avoided or thrown in as an afterthought. They can be an integral layer in the design process to maintain a fresh and ever evolving presence in the space.Featured in this episodeFeatured Tarot deck: Cosmo TarotConnect with Michael and Designs by NourishWebsiteInstagramAre 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...

In this episode, we're gearing up for an exciting month ahead in the Design Coven community! Join us as we highlight a variety of virtual and in-person events scheduled for May. From workshops to networking opportunities, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Tune in to discover how you can get involved and elevate your design journey with our vibrant community.May 7, 2024, 10-11am PDTThe Proposal Blueprint Workshop / Group Coaching / Podcast EpisodeVirtual EventPro Members included Link to join May 13, 5-6pm PDTMystic Circle- The Language of Symbols: Using Tarot for Intuitive Decision-MakingVirtual EventPro Members includedLink to join May 15, 5:30-7:30pmASID Chapter MeetingIn-person at Bedrosians in Vista, CAAll Members Welcome - Link to joinMay 17, 11am-1:30pmFloral Alchemy Workshop - Bud vase making floral arrangement with lunchIn-person at Native Coastal Appliance in Solana Beach, CAPro Members discount (code in Pro Calendar)Link to get ticketsMay 29, 9-11am PDTCosmic Currents: Embracing Jupiter in Gemini With astrologer Giulia MartelloVirtual EventProMembers includedLink to joinMay 30, 5:30-8pmASID Emerging Professionals Council Meeting - Client Engagement & Working SessionsIn-person at Marmol Export San Diego, CALink to get ticketsAre 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 20+ years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

Many artists and designers struggle with how to do what they love and make a living at it. For those of you who want to start your own businesses, this month’s Artist Spotlight with Interdisciplinary Artist & Designer Parker Heath will inspire you to get going today! Parker shares the fascinating story of how he discovered his passion for art and how he built his business in a relatively short amount of time. His secret? Just jumping in, building a solid foundation for himself, and going with the flow!Parker and I also talk about his current work, collaborations, and process in working with interior designers. For those of you looking to collaborate more with local artists and include truly unique pieces in your designs, you’ll enjoy hearing about Parker’s work and the inspiring story behind the artist.About ParkerParker Heath is a San Diego based interdisciplinary artist creating work in a variety of media such as painting, ceramics, textiles, and home accessories.Parker received his Studio Arts BFA in 2022 from San Diego State University. The width of his multi-media work symbiotically allows him to discover and examine how the roles of functionality, materiality, and conformity co-exist with art in contemporary life.Amongst these different practices, Parker has developed his signature artistic approach of which his final pieces embody modern aesthetics while invoking a bohemian, primitive style.Aside from Parker’s work as an artist and small business owner, he is also a professional Freestyle BMX rider, Model, & Actor.Featured in this episodeFeatured Tarot deck: Cosmo TarotConnect with ParkerWebsitePAR KER made InstagramParker’s Personal InstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

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 PaulaA 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 episodeFeatured Tarot deck: Cosmo TarotConnect with PaulaWebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

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 MacLeayDr. 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 episodeFeatured Tarot deck: Cosmo TarotConnect with Dr. Natasha & TulsiTulsi WebsiteTulsi InstagramDr. Natasha's InstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

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/3YEFsNS3FmPJAY2eALooking 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 EpisodeFeatured deck: Cosmo TarotAre 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:WebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

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 HomeAngelica 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 episodeFeatured Tarot deck: Cosmo TarotConnect with Liminal HomeWebsite: 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

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 EpisodeFeatured deck: Modern Witch Tarot DeckAre 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:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

As AI becomes more and more popular, I want to address when interior designers should avoid working with it. I believe that AI can have many great uses, and I’ve talked about that in previous episodes, but when it comes to your design images—especially the ones in your portfolio—I think it does more harm than good. In this episode, I cover three specific reasons to not use AI images.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: The Nomad TarotAre 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:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

We have a lot of great events coming up this March in the Design Coven, and in this episode, I’m giving you a preview of each of them. This month, we are embracing the energy of Pisces season by diving deeper into our dreams, exploring how they can empower us in life and business. For our Design Coven virtual events this month, we begin on March 11 with a New Moon Intention Setting event, available to all Free and Pro Members. On the same day, our Pro Members gather virtually for our Mystic Circle to talk all about Pisces season and our dreams. We end the month with our group coaching event for Pro Members on March 29th, where we’ll tap into our dream clients.If you’re looking to connect in person in San Diego, we’ll be gathering at the ASID San Diego Chapter event on March 20th to discuss how to collaborate with contractors. I’m also in the midst of planning another in person event to give you a tour of one of my newest projects at Bivouac Ciderworks Adventure Lodge. Stay tuned for more details on that event!To join us for any of these events and to get more details, visit designcoven.com/join.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: The Nomad TarotAre 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:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

This week we’re diving into the writing and messaging on your website with Masha Koyen, a copywriter who works specifically with interior designers. She walks us through the 7 most common mistakes she sees interior designers make on their websites and tells us how we can correct them.Masha also gives us a preview of what she’ll be covering in her workshop for Design Coven Pro Members on February 28. In support of our theme for the month, heart-centered design, Masha’s workshop is focused on how interior designers can build an emotional connection with their audience through the writing on their websites. If you aren’t yet a Design Coven Pro Member and would like to join us live (or watch the recording of the workshop later), visit designcoven.com/join to sign up.About MashaMasha Koyen is a seasoned messaging strategist and copywriter with over 14 years of corporate marketing experience to the table. She's worked with big guns like Deloitte, KPMG, Open Text, and Pearson before launching her own boutique copywriting agency, Content Vertical.Today, Masha specializes in messaging strategy and website copywriting for the interior design industry. Her secret sauce? A data-driven approach using her signature REVEAL framework. She dives deep into the audience's psyche, creating engaging narratives that resonate with their core needs and desires.With Masha, you're not just getting words on a page - you're getting a strategic narrative that captures attention and doesn't let go. Expect engaging web copy that not only tells a story, but inspires action.Featured in this episodeFeatured Tarot deck: The Nomad TarotConnect with MashaWebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In this week’s episode, I’m giving an overview of the Design Coven’s theme for the month of February: Heart-Centered Design. I explain what it means to design from the heart and how all of our events this month will support us in reconnecting to our heart space. Together we’ll explore how we can connect with our clients’ heart centers as well, using design to evoke how they want to feel in their spaces.Our upcoming events this month include our New Moon Intention Setting Gathering, the Art Meets Design Mixer, our Mystic Circle, and our Group Coaching and Workshop event. Our workshop this month will be on copywriting for your website, led by Masha Koyen, who is a website copywriter for interior designers. The New Moon Intention Setting Gathering and the Art Meets Design Mixer are both free events, while the others are available only to Design Coven Pro Members. For more details and to join us for one or more of the events I mention in this episode, visit designcoven.com/join. Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: The Nomad TarotAre 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:WebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

The World Design Capital has named San Diego Tijuana the design capital for 2024—the first bi-national designation in the organization’s history! And I’m excited to share that the Design Coven has collaborated with Sparks Gallery, ASID San Diego, and the World Design Capital to create a whole weekend of Holistic Design events, February 9 to 11, 2024. In this episode, I give you all the details of our first event on February 9th, the Art Meets Design Mixer. The goal of this mixer is to connect artists and designers, and there are 8 reasons that you won’t want to miss it!I hope you join us for this special event, which is free and open to everyone–but it will sell out! You can register and find more details at 2924.eventbrite.com.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotAre 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:WebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

This week, I’m inviting you behind the scenes for a sneak peek at a Design Coven Group Coaching session, usually available only to our Design Coven Pro members! This is a preview of our January workshop and group session, which centered on pricing. After I shared exactly how I establish my flat rate prices, the designers asked questions, and we worked through some of the challenges they’re currently facing with their design projects. This group coaching is what I feature in this episode, but if you’d like to watch the pricing workshop, you can access the full recording as a Design Coven Pro member. To learn more, visit designcoven.com/join. Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: The Nomad TarotAre 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:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

A lot of new interior designers ask me how they should price their services, specifically whether they should bill hourly or do a flat rate. In this episode, I’m sharing my experience with different pricing structures and how I ultimately came to the decision to ditch hourly billing. I’ve been doing a flat rate since 2022, and I’ve found that this is what works best for me and my clients. I give you 7 reasons why you might want to consider doing the same.I’ll be going much deeper into my exact pricing structure (how I get my flat rate, what my markups are and how I do them, my trade discounts and procurement fees, etc) with Design Coven Pro Members in a special workshop on January 19th. If you can’t make it live, the recording will be available to all Pro Members in video and podcast form. To join us and learn more, visit designcoven.com/join.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: The Nomad TarotAre 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:WebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

Harness the power of this month’s new moon with this special replay of our January New Moon gathering in the Design Coven. Together, we tap into the energy of the New Moon in Capricorn and our Tarot card of the year, Strength. Move through a meditation with us to connect to the strength of the Lioness, and set your intentions for the year ahead. This is a look behind the scenes at what we do in our free monthly New Moon Intention Setting gatherings, which are open to both Free and Pro Design Coven members. I invite you to join us live for our New Moon gathering next month so you can meet your fellow designers and share your intentions with a supportive community. Sign up for free at designcoven.com/join.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: The Nomad TarotAre 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:WebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In this episode, I’m sharing how I personally weave rituals into my everyday life. I give you a sneak peek into a typical day for me, bringing you through my morning ritual, my workday ritual, and my evening ritual. I also talk about my new client ritual and my new moon ritual. All of these help me stay grounded so I can move through my days with a sense of purpose and intention. I also love infusing magic into everyday activities, and rituals help spark this magic. I invite you to try incorporating any of my rituals into your day, or use my rituals as inspiration to create ones that work for you. You are also welcome to join us in the Design Coven for our monthly New Moon rituals, which are open to both our Free and Pro members. Our next ritual is Thursday, January 11 for the New Moon in Capricorn. Head to designcoven.com/join to get all the details!Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: The Nomad TarotAre 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:WebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

This week we’re exploring how you can incorporate rituals into your design business. I explain what rituals are in a business context, why practicing them can be so powerful and transformative, and I offer you a few different types that can be done at various points of your design projects. If you want to explore rituals in your business further, join us in the Design Coven and practice one of my rituals with me! Coming up on Thursday, January 11, I’m bringing back my New Moon Intention Setting Circle, and it is open to all members of the Design Coven, both Free and Pro. If you aren’t yet a member of the Design Coven, you can join us for free at designcoven.com. Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotAre 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:WebsiteInstagramInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes in my business with 8 ways I’m planning to level up in 2024. Some of these are practices that I’m building upon from previous years and some are newer introductions to my business. I’m sharing these with you so you can also use them in your design business, and perhaps you’ll even be inspired to create your own list. And if you want to work on these with me, join us in the Design Coven for encouragement and support! Visit designcoven.com/join.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotAre 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:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In our first episode of 2024, I’m sharing what’s ahead for the podcast and the Design Coven. I’m excited for these changes which include going back to two podcasts a week, releasing new episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I’m also making the Design Coven more accessible to members around the globe by making our official events and meetings virtual. So if you’ve been thinking about joining us in the Design Coven but haven’t yet, be sure to listen to this episode and learn how a membership with us (free or Pro) could benefit you!Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotAre 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:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

As we head into a new year, you might be looking for opportunities to uplevel your business, and one great way to do that is to attend networking events that will help you connect with other designers and vendors. I’m excited to share an event with Cosentino coming up in February, and Cosentino’s Regional General Manager Scott Newhan and Account Manager Jason Shephard are joining me on this episode to give us all the details! Scott and Jason talk about the history of the C.Next event, what designers can expect when they attend, and highlights from the event’s agenda. They also share with us their personal journeys into the design world, what makes Cosentino special (including their commitment to the environment and sustainability), and other opportunities to connect with the Cosentino business and brand. If you want to start 2024 off with some inspiration and a fresh networking opportunity, tune into this episode to see if this event is right for you!About Scott NewhanScott started his career a little over 30 years ago as a warehouse worker at Morena Tile on Morena Blvd. He worked hard and was able to work his way up through the ranks. In 2001, he started with Import Stone as an outside sales rep and worked his way up to GM of the San Diego location. In 2008, Cosentino bought Import Stone and he has been with Cosentino ever since. He ran the San Diego location until 2016, and was then promoted to the GM of the Anaheim HUB. He was able to grow the sales there and won GM of the year, commercials sales of the year, and many container sales contests. In June of 2023, he was promoted to Regional General Manager covering Anaheim/San Diego and Las Vegas. He has thoroughly enjoyed his over 15 years with Cosentino and plans to continue until retirement. For his hobbies, he enjoys off-roading in the desert. He is also an avid shooter, a landscape painter, and is now on his way to becoming a private pilot. About Jason ShephardJason first entered the construction industry as a freshman in high school working for his father’s company in Illinois. His father owned and operated a countertop fabrication and installation company, and Jason worked in the shop, learning to fabricate and install countertops. Later he learned digital/laser templating, CAD drawings/layouts, and CNC programming/operating. He got married in 2006 and in 2013, moved back to his wife's hometown to be near her family in North County San Diego. He started his first sales job for a fabrication company in Escondido, where he learned in-home sales and worked with designers to bring their clients’ kitchen and bath dreams to life. This introduced him to many San Diego designers. In early 2021, he made the move to Cosentino as part of the San Diego sales team. In this role, he represents the Cosentino brands–Silestone, Dekton, and Sensa granite–in the professional market. He works with and supplies architectural surfaces to designers, kitchen studios, fabricators, contractors, and other industry professionals for their clients and projects.  Featured in this episodeFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with CosentinoWebsiteCosentino InstagramScott’s InstagramC.Next Designers Edition Event WebsiteAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check...

One of the most popular questions I am asked by new designers is how to get started right now in the industry. Today I am outlining seven steps you can take that don’t require you to wait until you have a certain amount of experience or a degree, and most don’t cost anything. You can truly take any of these steps right now! And if you have already started your interior design journey, feel free to share your tips with our community, and listen to see if any of these can help you take your business or networking to the next level. Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: Your Wise Animal BodyAre 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:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In this week’s solo episode, I’m diving into some important design logistics and breaking down the differences between freight, shipping, curbside, and the white glove experience. Knowing your options and how to explain them to the client often separates new designers from experienced ones. So if you’re new to the industry, learning about this now will help you avoid any mistakes or surprises that could derail your project or harm your relationship with the client. Ensuring the pieces you’ve ordered get to your clients and are set up properly can truly make all the difference!Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: Modern Witch Tarot DeckAre 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:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

This week’s solo episode is inspired by a question from one of our live audience members in Episode 137, and it points to a challenge we all face as interior designers, regardless of how long we’ve been in the industry: taking credit for our work.We likely will all find a time when we pour a lot of heart and work into a project that we’re proud of, but then the client doesn’t acknowledge us for our involvement—or they significantly downplay our role. This can be so disappointing, but this doesn’t have to be the end of it. While it might seem difficult at first, we can speak up for ourselves and remind them of what we brought to the project. In this episode, I’m sharing seven strategies or tactics that will help you get the credit you deserve.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: Modern Witch Tarot DeckAre 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:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

I’m excited to share with you the first episode we’ve recorded with a LIVE audience! I moderated a panel all about publishing for an ASID chapter meeting held at the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) in Encinitas. We covered the key components of getting your work published, including hiring photographers, building your social media, and pitching your stories to editors with our talented and expert panelists: Architectural Photographer Jim Brady, President &amp; Group Publisher at Modern Luxury Ken St. Pierre; and nationally-recognized communications expert and Creative Director of Experiences, Alexandria Ott.&nbsp;Jim, Ken, and Alex generously shared their perspectives on how interior designers today can stand out and get their work featured, whether they’re seasoned designers or are just starting to build their businesses. There’s so many amazing tips shared in this one discussion, and the best part is that you can put many of these tips into action today! Even if you weren’t able to join us live and in-person for this session, you can still soak in all the info and the energy when you listen to this episode.Featured in this episodeFeatured Tarot deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotConnect with Our PanelistsJim BradyWebsiteInstagramKen St. PierreInstagramModern Luxury Websites:Modern Luxury San DiegoModern Luxury Orange CountyModern Luxury on Instagram:Modern Luxury San DiegoModern Luxury Orange CountyAlexandria OttWebsiteInstagramChrome City CreativeWebsiteInstagramThe Blank Table on InstagramNot a Parenting PodcastAre 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. <a href="https://designcoven.com/join"...

This week is a special replay of a past episode, episode 35, Do You Need an Interior Design Degree? This question is consistently among the ones I am most frequently asked, and so now, about 100 episodes later, I want to make sure we address this important topic again. There isn’t a simple yes or no answer that applies to everyone, so in this episode, I share my personal path to becoming an interior designer as well as alternative paths you could take. 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 EpisodeFeatured deck: Modern Witch TarotFeatured beverage: Morning Routine Mushroom Powder from Fun Earth CoFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleAre 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:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

This week, I’m taking on a suggested topic from a podcast listener, a new interior design firm that wants to learn more about networking. I believe networking can be a gamechanger in the interior design industry, so learning how to make meaningful connections from the start is really important. But when you’re new, there’s a few common mistakes you might make. I’m sharing 5 of those mistakes and how you can avoid them so you can start building a strong network right from the start.If you’re looking to build your network and you’re in the San Diego area, I encourage you to join us for the next ASID meeting and a live audience podcast event. It’s all about how to publish your work and get noticed, and we’ll have a publisher, a photographer, and a PR person giving their tips. The event is November 15 at 5:30 PM in Encinitas. To learn more and join us, visit the designcoven.com/join. This event is a free community event.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotAre 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:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

This week I’m talking with nontoxic lifestyle expert and author Sophia Ruan Gushée about the common toxins that show up in our homes. As holistic interior designers, this is an important topic we’re becoming increasingly aware of and needing to share with our clients, who often look to us for information and resources. Educating ourselves on the most common toxins will help us create a safe, clean, and peaceful space for our clients (and ourselves).&nbsp;In this episode, Sophia shares how she came to learn about these toxins, what led her to write her book, A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures, and the first steps we can take to create healthier homes and living spaces now.Sophia led a special workshop for Design Coven Pro members to dive deeper into what we can do for our clients, and the replay is available now to all Pro members. To join our community and watch the replay, visit thedesigncoven.com/join. About SophiaSophia Ruan Gushée is a nontoxic lifestyle expert. Sophia is the author of A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures and several detox workbooks. Praised by experts in both medical and wellness fields for her practical approach to avoiding toxins and cultivating a healthier home environment, Sophia served on the Brown University School of Public Health Advisory Council and Well+Good Council. She has been featured in the most popular media outlets such as Health, Elle, W Magazine, Fast Company, the Dr. Oz Show, and more.&nbsp;Sophia has helped thousands of people enjoy healthier lives by simplifying nontoxic living, while protecting your joy and ease of modern life. She is the founder of Ruan Living, a wellness platform that empowers others to improve their health by mindfully reducing their exposures to hidden toxins like heavy metals, EMFs, and chemicals in their everyday lives.A graduate of Brown University and Columbia Business School, Sophia lives in New York City with her busy family and three daughters. Her passion for empowering others to enjoy nontoxic living began with the birth of her first daughter in 2007, and everything she creates is a love letter to her children and the hope for a healthier, more mindful world.Featured in this episodeFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal CardsConnect with SophiaWebsiteInstagramPodcastYouTubeAre 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 LarraineWebsite<a...

Following our Artist Spotlight with artist Stefanie Bales, I’m talking to Sonya Sparks, the owner and Chief Curator of Sparks Gallery, where Stefanie is currently showing her work. I love going to events at Sonya’s gallery, so it was great to sit down with her and hear the full story behind the creation of it and her vision for it. Sonya tells us how the gallery came to be, how they restored the beautiful historic space they are in, and how she works with and selects artists. Over the course of eight years, she has worked with over 400 local artists!Sonya also shares more about the unique consulting services she offers to artists and collectors, and she outlines for us the various ways she works with interior designers. We even get into a deeper discussion about how art can be a self-care tool.We cover a lot in this episode, and I can’t wait for you to listen–and check out the gallery for yourself! The Design Coven will be doing an artist &amp; gallery tour with Stefanie Bales at Sparks Gallery on Friday, October 27. Learn more about Design Coven membership at designcoven.com/join.About SonyaSonya Sparks is a local arts advocate, curator, small business owner, and mother of 2. Sparks received her B.A. in 2005 in International Business with minors in German and Visual Arts from the University of San Diego. Sonya founded Sparks Gallery in 2013 to encourage the patronage of local artists, support local art groups and institutions, and educate the public about Southern California artists. Sonya has curated exhibitions for multiple organizations, including, but not limited to: the Oceanside Museum of Art Artist Alliance, Allied Craftsmen of San Diego, Cannon Art Gallery (Carlsbad, CA), and the Escondido Arts Partnership.Featured in this episodeFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal CardsConnect with Sparks GalleryWebsiteInstagramYouTubeAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In this month’s Artist Spotlight, I’m excited to introduce you to local San Diego artist Stefanie Bales. Stefanie’s unique journey as an artist highlights just how valuable it is to be in touch with and follow your intuition. Stefanie has trusted her own instincts and ability to manifest, and the stories she shares in this episode show just how magical and in flow her journey has been. Stefanie also dives into how she developed her brand as an artist and her personal process in creating her work. There’s a lot here that interior designers can relate to as well, so let Stefanie’s story inspire you to build a business that’s in flow with who you are and what you value!Stefanie’s show at Sparks Gallery begins on October 22nd and runs through December 30, 2023. Learn more about the show and Stefanie’s vision for these pieces on the Sparks Gallery website. The Design Coven will be doing an artist &amp; gallery tour with Stefanie at Sparks Gallery on Friday, October 27. Learn more about Design Coven membership at designcoven.com/join.Guest BioStefanie Bales is an award-winning Fine Artist, muralist, and boutique gallery owner—all of which are umbrellaed under her multifaceted creative brand, Stefanie Bales Fine Art. SBFA offers original Fine Art painting, murals, a custom home and accessories product line, educational services, and creative consulting for both residential and commercial clients across the globe.Stefanie earned a B.F.A in Studio Arts and an M.S. in Educational Counseling with a focus on Art Therapy applications with neuro-diverse populations. She taught at a local design college for over a decade prior to opening her gallery Stefanie Bales Fine Art, which was recently awarded "Best Art Gallery" by both Modern Luxury and The San Diego Reader. Stefanie was also just named people’s choice for “Best Artist” in San Diego.Stefanie’s client list includes the San Diego Downtown Partnership, Balboa Park, Belmont Park, Ansun BioPharma, Estancia La Jolla Hotel &amp; Spa, San Diego Museum of Art, Longfellow Real Estate, and Flower Hill Mall. Her work has been published extensively and is in both public and private collections across the country and internationally.Stefanie’s most recent gallery collections evoke whimsy and femininity in serene + surreal landscapes and seascapes. Her soft, sophisticated color palettes and the atmospheric, dreamlike qualities evident in her work are the standouts of her signature style. Stefanie’s work incorporates elements of Gestalt Perceptual Psychology as she investigates the idea of the collective subconscious and documents the significant role that aesthetics play in our memories.Stefanie is a mom to two young boys, Weston, 8, and Rowan, 2, who are her greatest works of Art.Featured in this episodeFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal CardsConnect with StefanieWebsiteInstagramStefanie’s show at Sparks GalleryAre 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

This week I welcome my friend Lara Worm of Bivouac Ciderworks to the podcast for a conversation about community and design. Lara and I are currently collaborating on the design of “Bivouac 2.0,” or Bivouac Adventure Lodge, a beautiful gathering space for cider tasting–and much more–in the North Park neighborhood of San Diego. This episode (and future ones to come) will give you a look inside the design process in the hospitality space, from beginning to end. This project is a great example of how we as designers can help bring the dreams and visions of our clients to life through the addition of little, meaningful details. It is also an example of one of my collaborations with a female business owner, which carries a different vibe and flow. I can’t wait to share more about this project with you!About LaraLara Worm, co-founder, CEO, and self-described “Adventure Guide” of Bivouac Ciderworks, has never followed a traditional path. Lara is a native San Diegan raised in her family’s food and beverage business, however, she wandered “off trail” – as per usual – and went on to pursue a career as a homicide prosecutor in Washington, D.C. After a decade on the East Coast, Lara returned to San Diego and found herself back in the world of hospitality. As an ardent world traveler and adventurous foodie, Lara was first introduced to cider during stints living in Australia and England. Bivouac Ciderworks takes that inspiration from cider culture around the world, but brings a west coast irreverence and style to the traditional drink.A lifelong hiker and outdoor adventurer, and outspoken feminist, Lara somehow found a way to combine her passion for the outdoors, fine food and drink, and social justice, in crafting Bivouac’s lifestyle brand and craft ciders. Lara embraces her adventure by road tripping across the country with Jamie, rock climbing with her dog Cooper, and plotting her eventual move to Mexico.Featured in this episodeFeatured Tarot deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotConnect with LaraWebsiteBivouac on InstagramBivouac Adventure Lodge on InstagramLara on InstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreon<a href="https://www.tigerveil.com/"...

I recently had the opportunity to participate in ASID Career Day, where interior design students from all over San Diego County gathered to ask questions as they prepare to build their careers in the industry. I enjoyed meeting all of these up-and-coming designers and sharing with them what I’ve learned. In this episode, I’m answering the top questions these students asked me because I think they can help anyone who is beginning their journey with interior design. So if you’re just launching your career, these insights are for you!Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck:&nbsp;Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotAre 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:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In this episode, I’m sharing the recording of an interview I did with Aisha Rose Melodie Hassan as part of her Sacred Blueprint Interview Series in early September. I share my personal journey with design, specifically how I integrated more aspects of myself and my spiritual practices into my interior design business. We also look at a few specific examples of my design work that weave in these spiritual aspects. I hope this conversation gives you the courage to bring more elements of yourself–and the spiritual–into your work!Featured in this episodeFeatured Tarot deck: &nbsp;Modern Witch Tarot DeckConnect with Aisha Rose Melodie HassanWebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In this month’s Artist Spotlight, I’m introducing you to Natasha Patel of Napa Gogo Art. Natasha is a self-taught artist whose specialty is creating beautiful mixed media fluid abstracts. She shares her journey to art, which included a courageous leap away from the corporate world to become a full-time artist just a couple years ago. We discuss her process, how she grew her business, and how she works with designers.The Design Coven will be doing a studio tour with Natasha on September 29 at 11 AM. To join us, become a Design Coven member at designcoven.com/join.About NatashaNatasha is a self-taught abstract artist based in Southern California. Influenced by her artistic upbringing and a desire to escape the corporate grind, she now passionately crafts bold and colorful abstract art as a full-time creative entrepreneur. Her work is inspired by the natural world and the universe’s patterns, resulting in contemporary paintings that combine abstract expressionism with scientific elements. Using fluid acrylics, alcohol and acrylic inks, sand, and epoxy resin, she creates multi-layered compositions rich in texture and depth. Her palette – featuring purple, green, blue, and gold – draws from her Asian Indian heritage and personal connections, symbolizing feminism, community, heritage, and wealth.Featured in this episodeFeatured deck: &nbsp;Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with NatashaWebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In this solo episode, I’m sharing how I’m moving from being a solopreneur, managing all aspects of my business on my own, to building my dream design team. For anyone who is coming to a crossroads point in their business, wondering if it is time to hire, this episode will help you assess when you’re ready to hire, which positions to hire for, how to create a smooth process for interviewing, and then how to select the right candidates. I walk you through my personal process as an example and give a preview of what I’m hoping to build in the near future. So if you’re at a point when you’re realizing you just can’t do it all in your business, or do it all well, I encourage you to listen to this episode and begin making plans to build your own dream team!Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotAre 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:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

This week I welcome Jessica Phelps, the founder of Trād Furnishings, to the podcast to talk about sustainability, creativity, and responsible resourcing. Through Trād Furnishings, Jessica offers a great, sustainable solution to a problem most designers have at some point: leftover, unused materials from a job. Sometimes we order too much of something or it doesn’t work as we expected it to, but we aren’t able to return it. These items often sit for years, unused, or are discarded. So Jessica created Trād Furnishings to give these items a new life in another designer’s project.Jessica shares the process of how she brought this business to life, why it can be a huge help to designers in San Diego, and her hopes for expansion in the future.Join Jessica and me for a Sustainability Design Coven Training on Thursday, September 14. The event is available to Design Coven Pro members. To become a member, visit designcoven.com/join.About JessicaJessica Phelps is a graduate of Design Institute of San Diego and has worked as an interior designer for over 20 years. Originally from Missouri, she grew up around her grandmother’s bridal shop and has always had an appreciation for beautiful fabrics and design. Early on, she obtained a degree in fashion merchandising and then, once she moved to San Diego, persued her career in interior design. After graduating, she passed her NCIDQ certification in 2005 and has been featured in San Diego Home and Garden magazine as well as mentioned on HGTV's website for a "Bright, Bold and Colorful Kitchen."Jessica strongly believes in working with a client and their style while guiding them to a beautifully balanced interior. She enjoys thinking "outside of the box" while respecting the fundamentals of good design and especially has a passion for designing tile layouts because of the infinite possibilities. In 2020, Jessica finally decided to take action on her idea of an online marketplace for interior designers to buy and sell items that didn’t work for a job.&nbsp; Finally in mid-2023, Trādfurnishings.com was launched. Jessica is currently excited to see how Trād Furnishings will flourish and help the design community while, at the same time, continuing to grow and enjoy her interior design career.Featured in this episodeFeatured Tarot deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotConnect with JessicaWebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagram<a href="https://www.patreon.com/tarotclub" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

This week, I have Design Coven Member Sasha on the podcast to talk about her experience in the interior design industry and how she recently built her own business. A lot of designers ask me about starting their own businesses, which is amazing, but I find most aren’t aware of all the work that goes on behind the scenes (often spanning several years) before most designers go out on their own successfully. Sasha’s story is a great example of the process many of us move through before being ready to jump out on our own.&nbsp;Sasha also took advantage of all the Design Coven membership benefits, including mentorship with me, and she talks about how this helped her gain the confidence and skills needed to manage her own business.&nbsp;If you’re considering membership in the Design Coven but want to hear more about how it can move you forward and elevate your business, this episode is a must-listen!About SashaSasha has been practicing interior design since graduating from Florida State University in 2014 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Interior Design. She has had the pleasure of working with Architectural and Design firms all over the world. Now, she’s excited to begin a new chapter designing dream homes, boutique hotels, wanderlust restaurants, and more. She is&nbsp; passionate about creating spaces that positively impact individuals. She thrives on connecting, listening and implementing an innovative design that is both aesthetically beautiful and functional for the user. Over the course of her professional career, she’s played a key role in a variety of projects in various sectors, including corporate and healthcare, but hospitality/multi-family and residential design is where she truly shines.Featured in this episodeFeatured Tarot deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotConnect with SashaWebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

This special replay of Episode 30, Breathing New Life into Fallen Trees, features my friends Dan and Jessica of San Diego Urban Timber. I want to share this episode with you again as a reminder of the many amazing partners that we can work with locally that support our mission as holistic interior designers and that also bring something truly unique to our designs.&nbsp;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 are visual proof of what can be done with our own natural resources—resources that would have otherwise been discarded. Dan and Jessica also share their story about how they began working with reclaimed wood and how San Diego Urban Timber grew into what it is today. About San Diego Urban TimberSD 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 episodeFeatured deck: Moon BB Magick TarotFeatured beverage: Blue Chamomile from Paru Tea BarFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleConnect with San Diego Urban TimberWebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreon<a href="https://www.tigerveil.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

This special replay episode features designer and artist Paul Basile, who joined us for our Inspiration series during San Diego Design Week in 2022 (Episode 53). In this conversation, we dive into inspiration and vision. Paul shares how his journey with design began, what led him to create BASILE Studio, and how his work has evolved over the years. We also talk about how he’s incorporating different disciplines and materials into his current projects. I wanted to revisit this conversation because Paul’s journey and process can inspire all of us to learn something new and innovate!About PaulDesigner, developer, fabricator, general contractor and artist, Paul Basile, is the multi-talented founder and principal of BASILE Studio, a prophetic 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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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 episodeFeatured deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary MagickFeatured beverage: Chiang Rye Black Tea by Paru Tea BarFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleConnect with Paul and BASILE StudioWebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design...

I’m excited to share another local artist with you this month, Joanna Cutri. She is a visual artist and her work includes painting, drawing, and sculpture. She describes how her love for art developed and how her work has evolved, especially since the pandemic. We also talk about her experience working with interior designers and why she loves this particular type of collaboration.Joanna’s ability to get quiet, listen, and trust the signs and synchronicities is inspiring, and she shares some stories around that in this episode.The Design Coven will be doing a studio tour to see Joanna’s work in person. Be sure to follow @thedesigncoven on Instagram or join us at designcoven.com/join to be notified when the tour is scheduled!About JoannaJoanna Cutri, a Los Angeles native, has an extensive visual arts background that spans the globe. Her paintings are collected internationally, featured in exclusive design projects, and exhibited in various galleries. She works in various sizes ranging from small, intimate studies to over sized 6-7ft panels. Her complex, personal style combines various mixed mediums and collage elements, resulting in layers upon layers of color, texture and imagery. The recurring theme and signature style of her work is a monochromatic palette, translucent, ethereal layers and fluid, dreamlike shapes that evoke a sense of calm and peace.&nbsp;Joanna's exposure to different cultures and world travels have greatly impacted how she creates and approaches her own work. Joanna lived and worked in Bali, Indonesia, for 10 years. Her vision of life and art were deeply inspired by the rich, creative culture and religion of the Balinese people, as well as the exotic, surrounding nature in which she lived in.&nbsp;Joanna also lived in the South of France in Biarritz for a year and a half to complete her collection of the Zhang Jie Jia mountains in the Hunan province of central China for her artist in residency program with the Nock Art Foundation in Hong Kong in 2014.&nbsp;Joanna has had numerous solo and group exhibitions in southeast Asia, Australia, South Africa as well as in the US and in Europe. Joanna received her Bachelors of Fine Arts degree from the University of Georgia in 1998 after studying in Cortona, Italy. ​&nbsp;She currently lives and works in Southern California after having lived in New York City for 3 years.Featured in this episodeFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal CardsConnect with JoannaWebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagram<a...

I am excited to welcome Amanda and Debbie of Design Shop to the podcast to talk about mentorship and the value of experience in the interior design industry. Debbie and Amanda share how their passion for design developed, how they met and began working together, and what led them to eventually partner to create their own design firm. Both spent several years in their early careers gaining experience in a wide range of areas in the design world, which has helped them successfully develop their own business and now mentor and support other designers. They share their philosophy behind mentorship and the team they’ve built, all of which are a result of what they learned and experienced working for other firms.Design Coven members have access to these mentorship services with Design Shop and can learn more in the Design Coven portal. If you aren’t yet a member of the Design Coven, head to designcoven.com/join. About AmandaAmanda knew from early on that design of some form was her chosen career path. For over 13 years, Amanda has been working with exceptional clients and team members and her passion for design has only grown. Being able to give you the “why” behind every suggestion and decision is key to building a trusting client relationship. You can expect Amanda’s enthusiastic and passionate energy to bring a sense of forward motion to projects she works on - and it is this energy that gives her clients the confidence and trust to get on board with her vision.&nbsp;Amanda gives her clients an extensive amount of design education and experience. Amanda graduated on the Dean’s Honour list with a Bachelor of Environmental Design, majoring in Interior Design at the University of Manitoba in 2009. After graduating, she worked at Grant Design Group for over 3 years, where she worked her way up to a senior designer position. Following Debbie, Amanda moved onto Fenwick &amp; Co. Interior Design, where she was mentored in residential interiors.&nbsp;Amanda has many years of experience coordinating with architects as well as mechanical, electrical, and structural engineers, making her an exceptional leader on all of her projects.&nbsp;Amanda is always pushing design boundaries. She finds inspiration from her clients and loves building on their ideas, elevating them to the next level.&nbsp;About DebbieWorking with Debbie, means you are collaborating with a passionate interior designer with over 20 years of experience. Debbie is best known for her strategic thinking, creativity, spatial layering, high level detailing, and advocacy for her clients and team members alike.&nbsp;&nbsp;A theorist at heart, Debbie takes her design work to a level beyond pragmatics and will work with you to design spaces that adapt to your intrinsic needs. She is passionate about incorporating principles of architectural determinism and understands the responsibility of designing a space you will experience and navigate. There is zero agenda or ego with Debbie - she will constantly strive to understand you as her client to elevate the life of your business or home through her designs.Debbie began her educational career with a degree in Psychology - giving her the foundation for understanding and analyzing human behaviour, which is evident throughout her mindful design process.&nbsp;From 1998-2001 Debbie studied design in the Department of Interior Design before transferring and graduating with a degree in Environmental Design from the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Manitoba.&nbsp;After completing her degree, Debbie spent 2 years studying for her Masters of Interior Design, but abandoned her thesis (oops!) to pursue her curiosity of world cultures. Before returning to Winnipeg, Debbie lived and worked in Taipei, Taiwan teaching English, appearing in commercials, and traveling surrounding countries.Debbie was mentored at...

When we design beautiful spaces for our clients, we want the art on the wall to not only fit well in the space but also enhance it. I’m talking with Founder and Lead Curator of JFiN Collective Jennifer Findley about the importance of art and how to navigate the art collecting world as a designer, even if you’ve never done it before and find it intimidating. An advisor like Jennifer can help you find and purchase the right piece that will take a space to the next level–and still fit in your client’s budget!Jennifer will be part of the upcoming Gallery Talk we’re doing with the Design Coven on July 28 at 5 PM PT at Madison Gallery. Jennifer, along with Madison Gallery’s Owner/Founder Lorna York and Principal Art Dealer Rebecca Hiller (our guest in episode 119), will go through all the details of what it’s like to work with them and how you can help your clients embark on their art collecting journeys.About JenniferJennifer is an art advisor and the founder of the JFiN Collective, as well as an avid Op-Art collector. At the JFiN Collective, she provides art advisory and consulting services and helps established and emerging collectors develop, create, and maintain curated collections whether it be for investment, pleasure, or both. She mainly works with collectors interested in establishing institutional-level collections focused on Post-War Abstraction and cutting-edge Contemporary Art. She has a particular expertise in Op, Kinetic, Constructivist, and Hard-Edge Art from the 60s to the present.Through her access and connections, her clients have an open door and ‘first choice’ to the premier galleries, artists, and auction houses around the world—art that is not available to the general-public. Along with private and corporate collectors, she regularly consults with museums, curators, and galleries on artists, acquisitions and sales. Last year, she was invited to present in San Diego Design Week on finding inspiration for a collection and integrating art and design and was featured in Modern Luxury as “the curator to know” and a “Power Player” in the San Diego art scene.Featured in this episodeFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal CardsConnect with JenniferWebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagram<a href="https://www.patreon.com/tarotclub" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

If you’re looking for beautiful, unique pieces of art that fit your clients and their spaces perfectly, you might want to consider working with local galleries and art dealers. In this episode, I talk with Rebecca Hiller of Madison Gallery in Solana Beach about how they work with designers and collectors to find the perfect pieces. Rebecca also shares with us how she found her way into the art world and why she loves working with artists.We're doing a Gallery Talk at Madison Gallery on July 28 at 5 PM PT with the Design Coven. Rebecca, along with Madison Gallery Owner/Founder Lorna York and Jennifer Findley of JFiN Collective, will go through all the details of what it’s like to work with them and how you can help your clients embark on their art collecting journeys. (And Jennifer will be on our next episode of the podcast!)If you want to check out the gallery before then, their newest group exhibition, You Should Be Here, is opening on Saturday, July 22. There will be a reception in the gallery from 5 to 8 PM PT.About Madison GalleryFounded in 2001, Madison Gallery is committed to representing emerging, mid-career and established international artists who work in a range of media. Inspired by an earnest dedication and passion for art, the gallery consistently exhibits a high standard of contemporary art. Madison Gallery offers a complete range of services to both the lifelong collector and the first-time buyer, including in-home collection curatorial services, personal collection development and curating, on-site consultation, virtual previews, international sourcing, and worldwide shipping.Featured in this episodeFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal CardsConnect with Madison GalleryWebsiteInstagramPhone: 858-523-9155Are 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

This week I am excited to have an additional Artist Spotlight to share! San Diego Artist Sarah Stieber shares her journey with art and how she found herself designing interiors as an extension of her art. We talk about her process, the types of work she loves to create, and what it’s like to be a full time artist who never got a “practical” job.&nbsp;The way Sarah is able to let her art move seamlessly beyond the canvas and into physical spaces is fun and inspiring for artists of all types! And if you’re in the San Diego area, I encourage you to check out one of her latest projects, a mural for an F &amp; F Properties apartment complex in Hillcrest. You’ll also have the chance to see a living room Sarah designed based off of the mural! The Mural Reveal Party is on Wednesday, July 19 from 5 to 7 PM at 1247 Robinson Ave in San Diego.About SarahApplauded as “San Diego’s Best Local Contemporary Artist” by Modern Luxury magazine, Sarah Stieber’s vibrant figurative paintings have made a splash far beyond her SoCal roots.Stieber Spaces, the design arm of Sarah's business, has garnered explosive press and is featured in California Interiors Magazine, Modern Luxury Magazine, Apartment Therapy, and San Diego Magazine.Stieber has created artwork for global brands Samsung, Marriott, and AT&amp;T. Her paintings have been exhibited worldwide, and were recently featured on billboards in Times Square new York, Picadilly circus in London, and on the Duomo in Milan.Stieber was named “One of 15 Female Artists you Need to Know from Miami Art Week” by CBS and “One of 50 badass painters you need to follow on Instagram” by Buzzfeed.Featured in this episodeFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal CardsConnect with SarahLinks:WebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In this month’s Artist Spotlight, multi-disciplinary artist JenMarie Landig joins me to talk about her unique journey with art and how she successfully weaves together her various talents and passions in her business. Like many interior designers I work with, JenMarie has multiple creative interests that she wants to pursue, and rather than force herself to compartmentalize or choose just one, she has embraced what she calls “full spectrum living.” We discuss what it has been like for both of us to show up as our full selves in life and business.The Design Coven will be doing a virtual Mindful Movement workshop with JenMarie on August 11 to help us explore the connection between our experiences, our emotions, and our bodies. This workshop is inclusive of all levels and abilities. If you want to join us, become a Design Coven member at designcoven.com/join. About JenMarieJenMarie Landig, born in Orange, California, currently lives and works in Southern California where she roams from Los Angeles to San Diego and several cities in between.&nbsp;Landig has a multi-disciplinary artistic practice grounded in photography, writing, movement, performance, and community. Critical to her practice is a focus on style and design through moments of play and laughter, gut-checks and stillness, connection and curiosity. She tells stories using her face, her body, the collective body, and the built environment. These elements inform the lived and inherited histories underscoring her work. Additionally, her practice considers the intersection of visual planes and light in space.&nbsp;Landig’s training in dance began at a young age, and she began mindfulness training later as an adult, with various teachers and institutions, including: Afro Flow Yoga, Amor de Díos in Spain, Deborah Eden Tull, Fit &amp; Bendy Anatomy Lab, La Tania, Linda Vega, Mizuho Sato, Quenia Ribero, Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute, Tania Santiago, and UC San Francisco Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.Landig’s practice also builds on her 20-year career in the private sector and international, philanthropic, and social justice nonprofits. She has held a number of roles that moved between social silos and institutional structures. Landig’s formal education includes a BA in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and a Masters in Global Affairs from New York University. She has also worked at the United Nations and outside of the U.S. Her experiences as a traveler both around the world map, and in her own inner world, guide her practice and inform her manifold world view.Landig is an emerging artist and has received a grant from Center for Cultural Innovation. Her work will be included in the solo exhibition Trust in My Frame at the Collateral Collective (COCO) in San Diego, CA (July 2023). She has also collaborated with the Paul McCobb Museum (Los Angeles, CA) and various Californian artists. Visit www.jenmarielandig.com to learn more about the artist and her practice.Featured in this episodeFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal CardsLearn more about JenMarie's Art Doula, Jackie Valle.Connect with JenMarieWebsiteInstagramAre 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...

As designers and business owners, we are often managing a lot at once and using multiple different programs to do it all. In this episode, Erinn Valencich, founder of StyleRow, joins us to talk about this amazing platform that every designer can benefit from having. As a designer herself, Erinn realized that all of us were using 5 or more different programs to interact with our teams, vendors, and clients—there was no program that did it all. And so she brought together a team and built one! We talk about the StyleRow platform and why streamlining our processes through one program is valuable and essential—not just for our experience as the business owner, but also for our client’s experience.The Design Coven will be doing a virtual workshop with Erinn on Friday, July 7, where she’ll talk more about the program and how she’s built her career in the industry. If you’d like to join us, become a member at designcoven.com/join. The recording will be available to Pro members.About ErinnErinn Valencich, better known as Erinn V, is an entrepreneur who started her entrepreneurial career at an early age. Graduating from high school early, she skipped college and went straight to work, garnering an incredible professional resume in the lifestyle space with brands such as eBay, Maxwell House, Oprah, Betty Crocker, The Today Show, The View and HGTV all before the age of 24. She then founded a design firm, a furniture brand, has six licensed collections and is the visionary founder behind a software company to streamline and power the luxury furnishings industry, StyleRow.&nbsp; Featured in this episodeFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal CardsConnect with ErinnStyleRow WebsiteStyleRow InstagramErinn on InstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

This week’s episode is a replay that’s taking us back to Episode 14, Small Living &amp; Sustainable Design with Curtis and Christina Micklish. I want to highlight this episode again because of the important discussion we have around sustainability. We talk about how to make small spaces both beautiful and functional (which Curtis and Christina do very well) and about the specific choices we can make when building or remodeling homes to reduce our overall footprint and protect our environment. Even if you listened to this episode when it first aired, there’s so much we cover in this episode that I’m sure you’ll find something new to inspire you the second time around! Plus, this is an important topic that we can all benefit from a regular refresh on.About Christina &amp; CurtisAgainst their Real Estate agent's advice, Christina and Curtis bought a fixer with "good bones" 3 years into their unwed relationship. A 5 year renovation turned into 9 with the two realizing that 1,700 sq. ft. on nearly an acre of land was not the life they hoped for. They wanted a life of less that offered freedom to experience more. Letting it all go to live in a 425 sq. ft. Hillcrest treehouse made Curtis' recent project, Cayuca, an attainable and sustainable concept.Featured in this episodeFeatured deck: Inner Compass CardsFeatured candle: Mithras CandleFeatured beverage: Nova Kombucha - Watermelon Lime, Little Dragon TeaCurtis also references Our Breath Collective as part of his regular practice.Connect with Christina &amp; CurtisWebsites:Mollismollis.comUrbanistguide.comMicklish.comCayucahillcrest.comInstagram:@christinamicklish&nbsp;@urbanistguide&nbsp;@micklishstudioAre 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 LarraineWebsite<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachellarraine/" rel="noopener...

I’m thrilled to welcome Designer Jen Macdonald and General Contractor Mike Lemieux of HGTV’s Houses with History to the podcast. They share with us how they got into the industry and how they ended up with the amazing opportunity to host a show. We also talk about the energy of homes, calling in homes and the perfect items for them, and the deep connections homes can have with their occupants. Mike and Jen’s passion for what they do and their willingness to be open to whatever comes their way is inspiring, so this is a must-listen for all designers!You can watch Houses with History on HGTV cable on demand, Discover Plus, or Max. The last few episodes of season 2 air on Saturday, June 24 on HGTV from 11-2PM ET.About Mike and JenMike Lemieux and Jen MacDonald are hosts of HGTV’s Houses with History. They are passionate preservationists looking to restore historic homes around Plymouth, Massachusetts. For them, saving a home means saving a piece of history.Featured in this episodeFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards Connect with Jen and MikeFull Circle HomesMayflower MercantileJen on InstagramMike on InstagramHGTV Houses with History on InstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In this solo episode, I’m diving into a practice you may already be incorporating as a holistic interior designer, but aren’t fully aware of: Biomorphic Design. Biomorphic Design is an approach to interior design that incorporates natural forms and organic shapes that are found in nature. It can really enhance the overall well-being of those who will be spending time in these spaces, as it reconnects them to nature and brings in balance and harmony. I share eight ways you can incorporate Biomorphic Design into a space using materials and textures.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured deck: Your Wise Animal BodyAre 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:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In our fourth episode in the Sacred Spaces Series with Madouk Collection, Taylor and I talk about the importance of being intentional when we create spaces for our clients and for ourselves.&nbsp;The spaces we spend the most time in have the ability to either drain our energy or help us recharge it, which is why it is important to design rooms with intention—and buy the products that are placed in them with intention. This means understanding where and how products are made as well as how we want to use them and how we want them to make us feel. As an example, Taylor explains how Madouk Collection rugs are infused with intention through a truly special process.&nbsp;This episode will inspire you to look more closely at what you put in a space and how it can function on both a physical and spiritual level.About MadoukMadouk Collection helps eco-conscious and socially aware people dealing with the difficulty in finding genuinely ethical and sustainable products achieve a stylish and comfortable living space through offering a carefully curated selection of ethically sourced, handmade rugs and home décor items. Featured in this episodeFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with MadoukWebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

This week I’m talking all about food, music, and kitchen design with chef and podcast host Josh Kemble. Josh shares with us how his love for food and music developed, which has led him to create unique experiences around food and music pairings. As a chef who has trained students in the restaurant industry and who has helped develop restaurants, he also gives us his insights into the importance of functional design in kitchens. For anyone exploring design in the hospitality space, having someone like Josh consult on your project can help ensure you make not just a beautiful space but a truly usable one that guests and staff will enjoy.About JoshChef JK used to sing in Dogwood (the punk rock group) and now he makes music as Saint Didacus. He is also a professional chef who does food and beverage pairings with all types of music (mostly punk/hardcore/metal), and he's teaching his 3 kids to do the same! He is the host of a podcast focused on food and music, "The Family? Cast: Food And Music Is Life Yes?" that explores why music is so important to the human existence and how to pair food with music. He is currently the executive chef at Harvest Kitchen.Featured in this episodeFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with JoshHarvest Kitchen WebsiteThe Family? Cast: Food And Music Is Life Yes? with Chef Josh KThe Family? Cast on InstagramJosh Kemble on InstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In this month’s Artist Spotlight, I welcome Khalid Alkaaby to the podcast to talk about his artwork, his process, and the inspiration behind his collection at the Junior League of San Diego. We discuss some of the shared challenges we all have as creatives, including a tendency to overthink what we create. Khalid shares how meditation has had a major impact on his work, helping him get into the flow and stay there.&nbsp;Khalid’s story and his passion for his work are inspiring for all creatives. Design Coven Pro members will have a chance to experience Khalid’s work in person at the Junior League of San Diego on Saturday, June 3. Learn more and join us at designcoven.com/join.About Khalid AlkaabyAlkaaby’s creative journey started early in his childhood. His natural talents for drawing and painting inspired him to begin his education in Fine Art. While attending University his work was shaped by the local Masters of his hometown. They saw his potential as a young artist and shared their wealth of knowledge and expertise with him.Alkaaby’s beautiful life was uprooted in 2005 with a change in the political climate. Alkaaby chose to embark on the journey of a lifetime and to immigrate to the US. It is here in the US that Alkaaby experienced a sense of creative freedom that allowed his works to soar to higher levels.Alkaaby’s figurative work celebrates the energy and beauty of the sitter, translated to the viewer by his expert eye. His abstract work takes a moment in time, his personal energy and fuses it to the canvas.Each piece of Alkaaby’s work is a meditation, a vision prior to his brush touching the canvas.Alkaaby’s work is inspired by love, grace and beauty that surrounds him. He currently resides in San Diego.Featured in this episodeFeatured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with Khalid &amp; Alkaaby ArtWebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

We’re talking about brand voice this week with online business manager and mentor Jazmin Cornejo. Jazmin shares her journey as an entrepreneur, including how she created two distinct voices for her two brands and how her branding helps draw in her ideal clients. We talk about how we can better embrace ourselves as brands, and, at the same time, why it’s okay for our brands to evolve and to not be who we are 24/7. I also share some of my personal struggles with brand voice and how I overcame them. Guest BioJazmin’s goal is to help women achieve their highest potential, allowing them more time to enjoy the luxuries of life like travel, good food, friends, and wine!&nbsp;As an ex-corp girl who turned multi-passionate entrepreneur, Jazmin has helped several brands grow and scale beyond 6 &amp; 7 figures.&nbsp;Some would say she is a little bit bold &amp; spicy - a Scorpio rebel at heart! She does things to the beat of her own drum and wants to show others how to do the same.&nbsp;She’s a little bit woo-woo, and if you know anything about Human Design, she’s a Projector so essentially a natural-born guide, a master of working smarter, not harder, and only wants to work 5-6 hours a day, which is why easy automation, tasks that move the needle and are effective are her jam!&nbsp;She’s a networking queen and knows the importance of her community! You gotta treat them like fine wine and give nothing but top-notch customer service!&nbsp;She wants to make everyday life easier for you so you can live in your ZONE OF BRILLIANCE!&nbsp;When Jazmin is not helping you achieve your top level of success, she is helping women see the world with her other company, FeMAVEN Getaways. A modern girl's getaway!Featured in this episodeFeatured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with JazminLinks:Jazmin’s InstagramFeMAVEN Getaways InstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

This week’s episode is all about money! Tracking your income and expenses as an interior designer is important, and this week Heather Zeitzwolfe of Get Radical With Your Business tells us what we can start doing now to get our money in order. We talk about common pitfalls and how we can navigate the “cashflow rollercoaster” that so many of us find ourselves on as business owners. Whether you are just starting your business or have an established business, this episode will motivate you to get a handle on your finances this year.The Design Coven will be doing a workshop with Heather on Friday, May 26. This event is available to Design Coven Pro members.Guest Bio Heather is down to earth, non-judgemental, and actually enjoys all this number stuff so you don’t have to. Heather is both analytical and creative; she’s a bundle of positive energy, far from the stereotype of the “boring” accountant. Heather has a strong passion for veganism, standing up for civil rights, and saving the environment. Her guilty pleasures include binge watching RuPaul’s Drag Race and scarfing down salted caramel cashew ice cream. When she’s not glued to her computer, she loves creating delicious food, hanging out with her hubby, cuddling her three cats and serving as an officer for her Toastmasters’ club.Featured in this episode5/26 Workshop: From Launch to Profit: Financial Pitfalls to Avoid in your Design BusinessFeatured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with (guest name here)Links:WebsiteInstagramPodcastAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

Learn how you can use Chat GPT to help you develop key elements of your brand, such as your bio and your values. These tips build on the tips I offered in episode 106, where I shared 6 entry-level ways interior designers could collaborate with Chat GPT to amplify their Instagram presence.&nbsp;Leading up to our Design Coven Workshop, Ignite Your Instagram, Unleashing the Power of Chat GPT on Tuesday, May 30th, you’ll want to work on the brand elements I describe in this episode. Together, we will build a 30-day Instagram calendar using Chat GPT. The workshop is available to Community and Pro members of the Design Coven. If you aren’t a member yet, you can join us free at the community level, or become a Pro member and get access to the recording of this session via a secret Design Coven podcast just for Pro members. Learn more at designcoven.com/join. Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignAre 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:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

AI and Chat GPT aren’t going anywhere, so in this solo episode, I’m exploring the ways we can use it to our advantage as designers. For me, it’s been really helpful to use it for Instagram. I give you six entry-level (meaning no experience required) ways that you can collaborate with Chat GPT to give your Instagram a boost. We'll be doing a workshop in the Design Coven on this topic later this month, so we'll get to practice with Chat GPT together. Stay tuned for the date and time. The event will be free to all Design Coven members, including our free tier, so join us at designcoven.com/join.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignAre 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:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In the third episode of our Sacred Spaces Series with Jessica &amp; Taylor of Madouk Collection, we’re getting into a juicy topic: the energy of our spaces and the things we have in them. (And yes, we even touch on the paranormal in this episode!) Everything we put in our spaces has energy, but do we know what that energy is? Understanding the history of our items, how they were made, and who made them are all important to deciphering the energy they’re bringing in, and we want that energy to be in alignment with what we’re cultivating.&nbsp;If you have any stories about energy in your home or in the homes of clients, feel free to share with us–energy often has more of an impact than we realize!About MadoukMadouk Collection helps eco-conscious and socially aware people dealing with the difficulty in finding genuinely ethical and sustainable products achieve a stylish and comfortable living space through offering a carefully curated selection of ethically sourced, handmade rugs and home décor items. Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured Tarot deck: Meraki Tarot by Bouchette DesignConnect with MadoukLinks:WebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

Holistic Interior Design is not just about creating holistic spaces. It is also caring holistically for the people creating and living in the space, which includes both the client and the designer. In this episode, I welcome my dear friend Lindsey Harris of A Deep Space to talk more about how we can show up and be present as our whole selves and as whole designers. Lindsey is a hypnotherapist who helps individuals rewire their minds and break free from conditioning, and in this episode, she explains how and why this works. She also shares her personal journey with hypnotherapy and breathwork.&nbsp;About Lindsey:Lindsey is a Clinical Hypnotist, Certified Instructor of Hypnosis, breathwork facilitator and Entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the holistic health and wellness industry.&nbsp;She finds purpose and joy in empowering others to discover and tap into their potential, release fears and insecurities, get out of their own way and manifest the lives of their dreams!In 2022, Lindsey opened the world’s first hypnosis and breathwork studio, A Deep Space™, and is on a mission to empower people of all walks of life to optimize their wellbeing, feel better and live happier.You can find Lindsey on instagram @lindseyjanelleliving and learn more about her offerings @adeepspace.co.Featured in this episodeFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with LindseyLinks:A Deep Space - WebsiteA Deep Space - InstagramLindsey’s InstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

This solo episode is all about the Discovery Call, which is the first call you have with a potential client to learn more about them and their project. It’s an opportunity for both of you to assess whether you are a good fit to work together. This is one of the most important touch points you have with potential clients, so I’m giving 10 tips to help you make sure it’s successful and that you both get what you need from the call.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotAre 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:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In this solo episode, I talk about the art of active listening and how to go beyond words to decipher what your clients really want or need in their space. Active listening is an important skill for interior designers to have so they can build strong relationships with their clients and deliver beautiful spaces that are truly personalized to the client. I offer ten tips that will help you practice active listening.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotAre 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:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In this Artist Spotlight, I welcome local artist and figurative painter Alexandra Carter. Alexandra’s work currently explores fertility, motherhood, and the feminine. We talk about her journey to becoming an artist and a mother, her sources of inspiration, the unique material she uses, and how her journey with fertility has impacted her creative work. Her work is currently being shown at Oolong Gallery in Solana Beach, alongside her friend and fellow artist Christiana Updegraff. The show runs through May 6, 2023, and you can learn more about it here.In this episode, Alexandra mentions the acupuncturist she works with, Emily Marson. Learn more about her and her clinic, Aphrodite Fertility.Guest BioAlexandra Carter (b. 1985 in Boston) grew up in South Shore Massachusetts and now lives and works in San Diego, California. She received an MFA from Goldsmiths University of London in 2015 and a BA from Rhodes College in Memphis in 2009. Recent solo exhibitions include “Bumps &amp; Grinds” at Rogers Gallery in Las Vegas, “A Sense of Heat in Her Brain” at Luna Anaïs Gallery Los Angeles, “Berries for Baubo” and “All gods are hot” both at Radiant Space Los Angeles. Other solo exhibitions include Fusion Gallery (Turin, Italy), Southfork (Memphis), Projecto’ace Foundation (Buenos Aires), and the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. She has been selected for residency projects nationally and internationally, including the Kone Foundation’s Saari Residence (Finland), Rogers Art Loft (Las Vegas), KulturKontakt Austria (Vienna), Qwatz (Rome), Graniti Murales (Sicily), Vice~Versa Foundation (Goa, India), RECSIM (Jashipur, India), Galerija-Muzej Lendava (Slovenia), and the Kentucky Foundation for Women (Prospect, KY).Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with AlexandraLinks:Alexandra &amp; Christiana’s Show at Oolong Gallery in Solana BeachWebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsite<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachellarraine/" rel="noopener...

I’m excited to celebrate our 100th episode with you! In this solo celebratory episode, I share the journey I’ve been through with the podcast, looking back to how it started and how it then evolved into the creation of the Design Coven membership. I also give a preview of what’s ahead for the podcast and reveal the top 10 most downloaded episodes thus far.You can listen to the playlist of the top 10 most popular episodes here: https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-holistic-interior-design-business/top-10-episodes-downloaded-2022-2023/I also mention Carly Ealey’s interview on Episode 52 and Chantelle’s Aligned Action Podcast.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignAre 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:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

How do you know when it is the right time to hire? Jamie Van Cuyk, owner and lead strategist at Growing Your Team, joins me on this episode to talk all about building your team: how you know it’s the right time, who you need on your team, and how to find them. If you’ve been feeling like you need some extra support in your interior design business but have no idea where to begin, this episode will help you get started. Guest Bio Jamie Van Cuyk, the owner and lead strategist of Growing Your Team, helps women small business owners become confident leaders who hire right every single time.&nbsp;Drawing from over 15 years of leadership experience, Jamie teaches her clients how to master the art of hiring. By learning the dynamics of each company and their specific needs, she helps them find their perfect-fit, long-lasting team members and avoid the hiring and firing cycle.&nbsp;On a personal side, Jamie lives in St Petersburg, FL, with her husband and two daughters, is a hobby winemaker, loves to travel, and enjoys exercise that takes her feet off the ground, including rock climbing and aerial dance. Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with JamieLinks:WebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedInAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In this solo episode, I explain why saying “No” to requests for free interior design advice is essential for the success of your business. This is often something new designers encounter as they begin letting people know what they do, and sometimes it can be hard to say no. I talk about valuing yourself and your expertise, and why free advice can have a negative impact on both you and the client. I also give tips on how to handle requests for free advice gracefully.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Animal Spirit Deck by Kim KransAre 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:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In the second episode of the Sacred Spaces Series with Jessica and Taylor of Madouk Collection, we talk about the why behind our businesses and the changes we’d like to see in the industry. Jessica and Taylor walk through their unique process for sourcing and creating custom, high quality products both sustainably and ethically. We also discuss how interior designers can become leaders in moving the industry and consumers forward with better practices for people and the planet.About Madouk: Madouk Collection helps eco-conscious and socially aware people dealing with the difficulty in finding genuinely ethical and sustainable products achieve a stylish and comfortable living space through offering a carefully curated selection of ethically sourced, handmade rugs and home décor items.&nbsp;Featured in this episodeFeatured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary Magick(Get to know Angela and her work on Episode 8.)Connect with Madouk CollectionLinks:WebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

This week I welcome Anne Kellett to the podcast to talk about inclusivity in design. Anne tells us about her more than 40-year career in interior design: how she discovered her passion for it, how it has evolved, and how she became an expert in inclusive design. We also discuss why it is so important for us to make our designs inclusive from the start, and how our actions now will impact future generations.&nbsp;The Design Coven will be doing a workshop with Anne to talk about how to integrate inclusive design practices into our projects and business on Friday, April 14, 2023. The workshop is available to Design Coven Pro members, and you can join live or watch the recording. If you are not a Design Coven member, you can also purchase a ticket here.Guest Bio Anne Kellett, ASID is an independent interior designer with 47 years’ experience in the field of residential interior design. Anne earned her Bachelor’s degree in Textiles and Interior Design from the University of Connecticut in 1969 and her Master’s from Oregon State University in 1971. Her design career began in New England – Connecticut to Vermont to Maine – then travelled south to Williamsburg, Virginia – and now continues in Southern California.&nbsp;&nbsp;Anne is a Past President of the San Diego Chapter of ASID and is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist. She is retired from Design Institute of San Diego where she taught textiles and business practices. Anne was also the Career Development &amp; Internship Advisor and the Faculty Advisor for the Student Chapter of ASID at Design Institute.Anne’s former design firm, A Kinder Space, was known for creating safe, easy to use and beautiful spaces that strove to address the present and future needs of her clients. Anne’s prime goal is always to interpret those needs and desires in an aesthetically pleasing way...to make spaces work “for” them ….not “against” them…to create an environment in which they can live and work more positively and independently. Anne brings care, respect and empathy into the designer-client relationship. Providing innovation and excellence ….her work has established a reputation for interior spaces that function beautifully.&nbsp; Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with AnneLinks:FacebookInstagramLinkedInHouzzEmailAre 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...

In this solo episode, I’m sharing my top 5 tips to create your own interior design business. I am often asked by podcast listeners and Design Coven members what to do to get started in the industry as a new designer, and these are my tips based on my experience building my business and helping others build theirs. Being a newcomer to the industry can be overwhelming, but these tips will help you build momentum. If you’re looking for more support, join us in the Design Coven.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignAre 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:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

San Diego-based artist Kelsey Brookes joins me for this month’s Artist Spotlight. We have a wonderful conversation about his background in art and science, what led him to pursue art full time, and what inspires his work. His process and experiences in many ways relate to our process as Holistic Interior Designers, practically and creatively. His work would make a lovely addition to your projects, so be sure to check out his show at Quint Gallery!The Design Coven will be doing an artist tour and talk with Kelsey at Quint Gallery on Wednesday, April 5th. If you’d like to join us and become part of the Design Coven, head to designcoven.com/join.Guest Bio Kelsey Brookes is a former scientist who uses his background in biological and empirical methodology to create a new genre of art. His practice takes ideas and forms found in logic and natural systems (molecular and atomic structure, number sequences etc.) and creates art that blurs the boundaries between science and art. This methodology becomes the instrument used to create lively and colorful work that is both meticulously crafted and conceptually rigorous. His detailed paintings and sculptures find a balance between the normally opposing philosophies of subjectivity and objectivity, as well as concept and aesthetic. Diving into the discoveries of the physicist, mathematicians and chemist as only a scientist can then reducing and express that knowledge to the nonscientific world in the form of image and color as only an artist can.Brookes has had solo exhibitions in La Jolla, Los Angeles, New York, Detroit, London and Berlin. His work was featured as the cover art for the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 2012 “I’m With You record and The Flaming Lips’ 2013 “Stone Roses” LP. KELSEY BROOKES: Psychedelic Space is the first monograph of the artist’s artwork and examines three years of work and four solo exhibitions. His work belongs in esteemed private collections, as well as the public permanent collections of the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and the Frederick R. Weisman Foundation.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with KelseyLinks:WebsiteInstagramCosmic Symmetries at Quint GalleryAre 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<a href="https://designcoven.com/"...

In this short solo episode, I talk about how you can build your authority as a Holistic Interior Designer. I have a lot of designers tell me they’re worried about marketing themselves as Holistic Interior Designers because it’s not as popular or understood where they live, and they’re the only one they know of who is doing this type of work. But I think this is a great opportunity for you to establish yourself as the authority in this space. I outline three ways you can set yourself up to be the go-to Holistic Interior Designer in your market.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Meraki Tarot by Bouchette DesignAre 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:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In this week’s solo episode, I talk about how I manage my time and energy as a designer. If you often find yourself getting too caught up in your tasks, or if you’ve ever experienced burn out, these tips will help you find a little more peace and flow in your day. For those in the Design Coven, we’ll be doing a workshop this Friday, March 24, with Blake Faris, who has helped me better manage my time. She will share the five methods she’s perfected around tasks and time management. The workshop is for both virtual and in person members. (If you aren’t a member yet, just head to designcoven.com/join.)Learn more and connect with Blake ahead of the workshop:Blake's WebsiteBlake Faris Support on InstagramEvent LAB on InstagramEmailFeatured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Meraki Tarot by Bouchette DesignAre 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:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

This episode is a look behind the scenes into one of my interior design mentorship sessions. In this session, the interior designer is debating how to handle the sourcing of furniture for clients and whether or not she should charge procurement fees. If you’ve been confused about whether to offer this as a service and what to charge, this episode will provide clarity and assure you it is okay to charge for a luxury service.If you'd like to have a session like this one, you can book a consultation with me here.If you're a Design Coven member, you have access to special member pricing for these sessions. You can book through your member portal.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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)

In this solo episode, I explain how procrastination can actually help our interior design businesses grow. After listening to a book on Audible called Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy, I realized that the tasks I was procrastinating on were the ones I needed to hand off to others. I stopped focusing so much on how I was going to get these tasks done and instead found who could help me get them done. I share which tasks I’ve handed off and how that has helped me take my business to the next level. I also explain how the Design Coven can help you do this, too!Featured in this Episode:Houzz Link (affiliate)Featured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Meraki Tarot by Bouchette DesignAre 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:WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

I’m excited to welcome our first Landscape Architect, Troy Silva, to the podcast this week. Working with natural elements in both our own homes and those of our clients can make a significant difference, and Troy shares some stories from his experience that demonstrate that. He explains how he discovered his passion and why it was important for him to build a less traditional business that works for him and his clients. Guest Bio Troy is a compassionate, generous, and resilient person. Since graduating from Cornell University with a degree in Landscape Architecture with emphasis in Environmental Psychology, Troy has gained two decades of experience designing and creating dream worlds for people across the globe.Ultimately, he’s inspired by nature and fueled by uplifting others. He’s also a great chef and a total plant geek. Some think he’s the real life Dr. Dolittle because his ability to sense the needs of plants and animals is just that uncanny!Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with (guest name here)Links:WebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

This week, I kick off the first episode in our Sacred Spaces Series with Jessica and Taylor, the co-founders of Madouk Collection. These two college friends share their story with us, including how they found themselves living and working in Morocco, where they became close with the local artisans in Essaouira. Their business now supports these artisans directly and brings their beautiful rugs into more homes. We talk about the importance of knowing where your products are coming from, and why you should choose items that are made sustainably. We’ll get more into their process in future episodes in this series, but this episode will introduce you to them and their philosophy.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured Tarot deck: Meraki Tarot by Bouchette DesignConnect with Madouk CollectionLinks:WebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

In this solo episode, I’m sharing the first step to creating an interior design business, which is establishing your values. I use the values I created for the Design Coven as an example and offer tips to help you develop your own.One value I talk about is building relationships, and I’m hosting an event on March 16 that will help designers do just that. The Design Connection a speed dating-style event to connect designers with design firms. Learn more about it here.And if you want some support as you define your values, connect with Chantelle at Clear Quartz Creative. You can also listen to my interview with Chantelle on Episode 34.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Meraki Tarot by Bouchette DesignAre 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:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreon

This episode is all about the power of networking! I talk about the huge influence that networking has had on my business and why it is so important for you to network as an interior designer. I share tips on how you can network and how to network effectively.I mention two opportunities that I’m hosting this month for networking. Check them out and register at the links below:March 3 - Feng Shui Detox: Salt Water Cures for the HomeMarch 16 - Design ConnectionFeatured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary MagickAre 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:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreon

Do you like to do some spring cleaning to welcome in the new season? In this episode, I give you ten tips to help you clean up your space both physically and energetically. These tips will help you clear out anything stuck or stagnant for yourself and your clients.&nbsp;Want to join us for the upcoming events I mentioned in this episode? Check them out and register at the links below:March 3 - Feng Shui Detox: Salt Water Cures for the HomeMarch 16 - Design ConnectionAre 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:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreon

This week I welcome artist Taylor Chapin to the podcast to tell us about her journey in the art world and how she came to embrace life as an artist. Taylor also explains her process and the main theme you can find in her work, which is commentary on our consumer culture.&nbsp;Artwork is an important part of our designs, and knowing more about the work of local artists like Taylor can help you design something truly unique. Listen in and consider her pieces for your next project!In this episode, I refer to Episode 50 with Andrew Utt of ICA. If you missed it or would like to revisit that conversation, you can check it out here.Guest Bio Working in both oil and acrylic, Taylor Chapin's paintings examine advertising, branding, superficiality, and the construction of value under the lens of American neoliberal capitalism.&nbsp;Her work questions our mindless drive toward industrialized American consumerism, the contents of which fill and fetishize our interior and exterior spaces.&nbsp;She reimagines mundane consumer goods emphasizing their inherent banality while simultaneously enshrining them, questioning how value is manufactured and challenging the perceptions of what is real/unreal, valuable/valueless.She is drawn to the allure of what lies underneath.&nbsp; She drapes, wraps, and covers with various fabrics to transform once recognizable forms into abstracted shapes, semi-composed inklings of what lies below. It is this illusory quality of implied volume and depth that bemuses and betrays the two dimensional space of the stretched canvas, allowing the painted surface to become an additional layer of the facade.Chapin was born and raised in San Diego, California. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from San Francisco Art Institute and recently graduated with a Master of Fine Arts at University of California San Diego. She lives and works in San Diego, California.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured Tarot deck: Modern Witch Tarot DeckConnect with TaylorLinks:WebsiteInstagramQuintAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagram<a...

This episode is a behind-the-scenes look into the consultations I do with members of the Design Coven. This particular member came to me with concerns about her pricing structure, which is a challenging topic I’m frequently asked about. Together, we walk through what she’s quoting and charging now, and we look closely at how much time it takes her to complete tasks. I then helped her come up with a potential new pricing structure that would be more comfortable for her and her clients. If pricing is something you’ve been struggling with, I highly recommend walking through this exercise with us!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:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreon

In this episode, I welcome Rachael Cohen to talk all about the beauty of plants and plant magic. When I discovered Rachael’s second book, Everyday Plant Magic, at a local store, I knew I had to have her on the podcast. Rachael tells us all about her personal journey with plants and how she learned to work with their magic. She explains how we can also incorporate that magic into our homes and in the spaces we design for our clients. Guest Bio Rachael Cohen is a spiritual life coach, Nature connector, plant stylist, energy worker and intuitive medium. She’s the creator/owner of Infinite Succulent, a San Diego based wellness and botanical styling company, and the author of Everyday Plant Magic and Infinite Succulent. Rachael’s previous work as an environmental educator and wild animal specialist left her anxious and depressed about society’s destruction of Nature. Then, a creative relationship with plants transformed her life. Now, Rachael is dedicated to reconnecting people with their souls, through Nature’s infinite love along with creative, intuitive, respectful and magical interactions with the natural world.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured Tarot deck: Modern Witch Tarot DeckConnect with RachaelLinks:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

If you’re wanting to connect and collaborate with me or another industry professional, I have a list of do’s and don’ts that will help you connect in a more meaningful way. You want both parties to be excited and inspired to work together, and that requires a good energetic exchange. I explain how to set yourself up for success when reaching out for collaboration. Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Meraki Tarot by Bouchette DesignAre 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:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreon

Wondering what’s up and coming in the holistic interior design world? I’m sharing the top 12 trends I’m seeing for this year. I’m excited about many of the shifts happening with these trends and within the industry, including more sustainable practices and a greater connection to the natural world. I hope this inspires you to try incorporating one or more of these trends into your own home or into your next project!Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Meraki Tarot by Bouchette DesignAre 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:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreon

The San Diego Chapter President of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Lily Robinson, joins me this week to talk about the valuable educational and networking opportunities the association provides. Lily also tells us about her experience with interior design and the path that led her to eventually become an architect as well. Listen in to learn about the exciting opportunities they have coming up for members.Guest BioOriginally from New York, Lily Robinson is an architect, interior designer, author, artist, and design educator living in San Diego, California. She received a Bachelor of Science in Design &amp; Environmental Analysis from Cornell University, Master of Architecture from Parsons School of Design, and Doctor of Education in Teaching and Learning at University of California, San Diego. Lily is the current President of the American Society of Interior Designers, San Diego Chapter. She is an adjunct professor at San Diego Mesa College and has just completed her third textbook, Interior Design Research Methods, due out in 2023 published by Fairchild Books, a division of Bloomsbury Publishing in New York. She co-authored Research-Inspired Design (2010) and wrote Research-Based Programming for Interior Design released in February 2020. Since 2012, Lily is also a member of ANFA (Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture) and since its inception in 2020, a member of ACE (ANFA Center for Education), a group of architects and neuroscientists interested in promoting new ways of teaching and evaluating architecture by incorporating the findings of psychology, sociology, and biology into design for the built environment. In her professional practice, Lily specializes in residential remodels, additions, and ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) which incorporate California Residential Code, Research-Informed Design practices, and feng shui principles. Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with Lily &amp; ASIDLinks:ASID San Diego WebsiteASID on InstagramLily on InstagramLily’s Book: Interior Design Research MethodsAre 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 LarraineWebsite<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachellarraine/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

In this episode, I welcome Lisa Beres, co-host of the Healthy Home Hacks podcast, to talk about an important topic: toxins in our homes. Lisa started on this journey after she became ill in what she thought was the perfect, new home. She tells us about the common hidden toxins and how we can avoid them so we can create happier, healthier homes for ourselves and our clients.Lisa recommended two companies that have helpful products for you to check out:Earthing Pads (for grounding)AiresTech EMF device protection. Use code RONANDLISA for 25% off!Guest Bio Lisa Beres is a Healthy Home Authority, Baubiologist, published author, professional speaker and Telly award-winning media personality who teaches busy women how to eliminate toxins from their home with simple, step-by-step solutions to improve their health. After becoming ill from toxins in a newly remodeled home and together with her husband, Ron, Lisa co-founded The Healthy Home Dream Team and The Healthy Babes Academy. Lisa is the author of the children’s book My Body, My House and co-author of Just GREEN It! Simple Swaps to Save the Planet &amp; Your Health. Lisa’s national television appearances include "Dr. Oz," “The Home Shopping Network, "The Rachael Ray Show," "Nightly News," "TODAY," "The Doctors," "Fox &amp; Friends," "Chelsea Lately" and "The Suzanne Somers Show. Today, through content creation (a blog with over 900 articles), a podcast, Healthy Home Hacks, and online digital training programs, Lisa helps people thrive, not just survive in today's toxic world.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with LisaLinks:Healthy Home Hacks PodcastWebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

This week we’re exploring the latest color trends with Rojelly Almira (Ro), Designer Marketing Executive at Sherwin-Williams. She tells us all about Sherwin-Williams’ Color Forecast, the palettes they’ve created for 2023, and the greater meaning behind the colors that were chosen. If you’re tired of using the same old palettes in your designs, or if your clients are wanting something new and fresh, you’ll get some great inspiration from this episode!Guest Bio Ro is the Designer Account Executive at Sherwin-Williams. She supports residential interior designers and architects in San Diego County with color, paint specifications, and marketing resources. Prior to her current role, she launched an in-home color consultation program in the Greater Los Angeles area where she managed and trained color consultants to meet with clients at the job site. With her background in Interior Design from Purdue University, in addition to her management, sales, and marketing background at Sherwin-Williams, her diverse experience allows her to execute her current role with passion and professionalism to help aid industry professionals through the complexity of colors, paint, and evolving design trends.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with RoLinks:Sherwin Williams WebsiteSherwin Williams Color ForecastSW Design Pros InstagramRojelly’s InstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

In this solo episode, I’m sharing my personal time management practices. I’ve struggled with procrastination in the past, and I’ve found these specific practices help me stay focused and on task. I still have times when I’m not perfect with it, but having a structure can really help. Start the new year off right and try these out. And feel free to share with me any practices you use that help you avoid procrastination.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignAre 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:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreon

In this first episode of 2023, I’m sharing my top 15 practices (plus one bonus) to run a sustainable, eco-friendly interior design firm. Many are simple tweaks you can start making to your business today, and they’ll help you get on the right track for 2023. If there are any other practices you do that are not on this list, please share them with me so I can share them with others.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignAre 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:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreon

I welcome back my Feng Shui Teacher, Amanda Sophia, to the podcast this week to tell us what we can expect from the Year of the Rabbit in 2023. We talk about the energies from a Feng Shui perspective, identifying the areas in the home we need to focus most on. Amanda gives us a rundown of both what we should amplify and what we should dial back on, and how to clear out any stagnant energy. These are great tips to inspire you to set up the best possible space not only for yourself but for any clients you’re working with in 2023.If you would like to dive deeper then I invite you to join Amanda's Feng Shui for the Year of the Rabbit Class which goes over everything you can expect in 2023. We review Feng Shui 2023 predictions for each aspect of your life: love, wealth, health, relationships, family, career, and more. We also share with you all the Feng Shui cures and enhancements needed in each area of your home, as well as where to place Salt Water Cures, and all additional 2023 Feng Shui remedies for your home according to the Flying Stars. We also guide you on what areas to avoid remodeling or disturbing and what remedies might be needed here to offset any harsh energies. When? January 14th, 2023, 9 am – 2:30 pm PST.Use this link to sing up for $10 OFFFind out your Chinese Zodiac sign so you can learn more about how this year might impact you personally.Guest Bio Amanda Sophia is a Feng Shui master, Celtic priestess, and self-love guide. She founded the International Feng Shui School and Training Program.Amanda's sincere appreciation for community guided her to establish the Inner Circle of Feng Shui, a membership site that is a source of support, inspiration, and friendship. Members thrive through accessing joy, inviting miracles, and consciously pursuing living as their greatest selves.Amanda Sophia founded The Divine Woman Awakening School, a year-long journey of the Celtic Wheel that leads participants inward to discover, cultivate, and embody their authentic wisdom and power. Using ancient rituals, Amanda guides women to reach a higher level of connectedness with themselves and nature.Amanda has studied wisdom traditions around the world and is a certified yoga teacher, Shaman and Celtic priestess. Her calling is to help people let go of old belief systems and awaken to their inner joy, and she is doing just that.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with Amanda SophiaLinks:Amanda Sophia's Website, where you can find more information about her courses and membership program.International Feng Shui School WebsiteInstagram - Feng ShuiInstagram - Divine Woman AwakeningAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design...

In this solo episode, I’m working with the Tarot to preview what is ahead for our interior design businesses in 2023. 2023 is connected to the number 7, which is tied to the Chariot card in Tarot. I break down what the Chariot energy means for us as individuals and as business owners, as well as how it will impact our clients. After you tune in, I’d love to hear how you resonate with the themes that are coming forward for 2023!Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotAre 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.Receive your copy of the first Zine here. Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreon

This week, Allan Manzano and Ron Padua of Dynamo Design Group (DDG) teach us about Human-Centered Design. DDG’s approach to branding and design is human-first, meaning they take the time to understand the story of the person or people behind the business or brand before they begin to design and implement. Ron and Allan share how DDG came to be, what they value as a group, and how they work with their community. DDG was formed about a year ago, around the same time I started this podcast, and so you’ll hear both of us talk about our journeys and how we stay grounded as we build.Guest Bios Allan ManzanoAllan Manzano has a 20-year-plus career expanding to household brands such as Sony, Bekin, Roxy, and Gap. He served as an art and creative director for design agencies in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. He was born and raised in San Diego and received an undergraduate degree at San Diego State University in 2001 and earned his MFA at the Academy of Art University.Being home has allowed him to share his knowledge with local educational programs. Allan lends his time to non-profit organizations as a teaching artist at A Reason to Survive, otherwise known as ARTS. He recently served as the Director of Education for the American Institute of Graphic Arts, AIGA in San Diego.Alan is currently a professor at Arizona State University and teaches design communication. In 2022, Alan founded Dynamo Design Group, DDG, a minority owned and inner city creative agency that creates to motivate positive vibes in people and peak performances in businesses. Ron PaduaRon Padu is a Partner at Dynamo Design Group. Ron is a professional illustrator and concept designer here in San Diego. He studied graphic design at San Diego City College and Illustration at Entertainment Design Art Center Los Angeles. His creative career took off at the Los Angeles-based broadcast company, TZLA, where he created network IDs, brands, and on-air promos.Clients included the Sci-Fi Channel, Discovery Channel, HBO, ABC, FX Channel, and Hollywood Squares. Shortly after the company closed its doors, Ron decided to test the freelance market, which landed clientele such as The Aspect Ratio, J Walter Thompson, Blind Visual Propaganda, New Wave Entertainment, and Starbucks Coffee Corp.He then began working at Sony PlayStations San Diego, where he was a lead concept artist for Sony's visual art service group. He eventually became art director developing cinematics for PlayStation video games.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with Dynamo Design Group (DDG)Links:WebsiteInstagramAre 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...

One of the questions that new interior designers or business owners frequently ask me is, “How much should I charge?” I’ve talked to several other interior designers about their pricing and have experimented with different ways myself, so in this solo episode, I break down three different methods you can use to charge as an interior designer: hourly, flat rate, and by square footage. Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotAre 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:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreon

This week I am helping JoAnn refresh her home office. This virtual session is an example of how I consult with clients who want some tips to improve a space on their own, usually with just a few tweaks to furniture and decor. JoAnn is working on making this office her own after her husband passed away, and she wants it to be a comfortable, inspiring, and productive space. We talk about what she can do to declutter and clear the space, what colors she could start incorporating, and some new items she could bring in to create the atmosphere she’s looking for.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: New Moon Taurus Tea from Paru TeaFeatured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

Each month in the Design Coven, we host a live virtual Interior Design Panel on Zoom. Members gather to hear from three expert interior designers, and this month we are joined by Elizabeth, Rhianna, and Anna. All three of these designers have their own businesses, but each of them operates their business differently. They demonstrate a range of possible models for those looking to eventually become an independent interior designer (though all three recommend first working for someone else to learn the ins and outs of the business). They also share their own unique paths into the interior design world, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with Our Panelists:Elizabeth Aaron, Elizabeth Aaron InteriorsWebsiteInstagramRhianna Jones, Tidal InteriorsWebsiteInstagramAna Gaitan, BCID StudioWebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Daisy Wild Tea from Paru Tea BarFeatured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary MagickConnect with Alex &amp; Slack Tide FilmsLinks:WebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with Eco HouseLinks:WebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

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 EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Seasons of the Witch Samhain OracleAre 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:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreon

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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brews:Rachel's Brew: New Moon in Virgo Tea Paru TeaMatt's Brew: Matt’s Brew - Portland Breakfast from Smith Tea CompanyFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with MattLinks:WebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreon<a href="https://crawfordpallini.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

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 EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignAre 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:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreon

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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: New Moon in Virgo Tea from Paru TeaFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

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 EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleAre 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:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreon

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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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.’&nbsp;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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Mushroom Mocha from Fun Earth CoFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with ChristineInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

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 PanelistsEsteban InteriorsWebsiteInstagramStudio H Design GroupWebsiteInstagramSurface StudioWebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

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 EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotAre 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:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreon

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 EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotAre 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:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Website Crawford Pallini

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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Mushroom Mocha from Fun Earth CoFeatured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary MagickConnect with Anke &amp; Twelve Senses RetreatLinks:WebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Honey Orchid from Paru Tea BarFeatured Tarot deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotConnect with Paru TeaLinks:WebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

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 &amp; 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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Lemongrass Tea from Paru Tea BarFeatured Tarot deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotConnect with Tara and ANIMAELinks:ANIMAE WebsiteANIMAE InstagramTara’s InstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsite<a...

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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with KensethLinks:BandcampSpotifySoundcloudInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp;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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Chiang Rye Black Tea by Paru Tea BarFeatured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary MagickConnect with Paul and Basile StudioLinks:WebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreon<a...

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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Seven Caves Three Dots and a Dash CocktailFeatured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary MagickConnect with CarlyLinks:WebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Blue Chamomile from Paru Tea BarFeatured Tarot deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotConnect with DenjaLinks:Brown Acid Goods Website (Coming Soon)Brown Acid Goods InstagramConnect with AlexLinks:Slack Tide Films WebsiteAlex’s InstagramAre you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;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&nbsp;first come first serve basis. You can book your session here.Receive your copy of the first Zine here. Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

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 &amp; 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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with Andrew &amp; ICALinks:ICA WebsiteICA InstagramAndrew’s InstagramThe 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...

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 EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Cleanse CBD Oil Tincture from MsPerceptionFeatured deck: Moon Void TarotAre 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:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Website Crawford Pallini

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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured Tarot deck: The Totem Tarot DeckRachel White's brew: Jolie Laide WinesConnect with Rachel WhiteLinks:WebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

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.&nbsp; Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignAre 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:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Website Crawford Pallini

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, &amp; 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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Mushroom Mocha from Fun Earth CoFeatured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary MagickConnect with JamieInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Dragonwell green tea from Paru Tea BarFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with BDGWebsiteAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

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.&nbsp;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 &amp; 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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Mushroom Mocha from Fun Earth CoFeatured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary MagickConnect with Fay RayOolong GallerySee Fay Ray’s work at Oolong Gallery in Solana Beach! Please reach out to the gallery with any inquiries about the show.Fay Ray Studios WebsiteFay Ray Studios InstagramFay Ray Clay InstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsite<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachellarraine/"...

In this Design Refresh episode, I help Jessica explore options for her family’s living room.&nbsp; 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 EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Moon Void Tarot by Stefanie CaponiAre you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;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&nbsp;first come, first serve basis. You can book your session here.Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Website Crawford Pallini

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.&nbsp;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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Morning Routine from Fun Earth CoFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with Malas in BloomLinks:WebsiteInstagramAre 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with our PanelistsDee Morrison:&nbsp;InstagramRachel Moriarity:&nbsp;WebsiteInstagramSuzanne Broyles:&nbsp;WebsiteInstagramInterested 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Biscuit Oolong from Paru Tea BarFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with MikiLinks:Miki Iwasaki WebsiteMiki Iwasaki InstagramSunset Projects WebsiteSunset Projects InstagramIntroducing 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 LarraineDESIGNCOVEN.COMWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

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 EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Mushroom Mocha from Fun Earth Co Featured deck: Modern Witch Tarot DeckIntroducing 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:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Website Crawford Pallini

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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Lemon Verbena Tea from Paru Tea BarFeatured Tarot deck: The Deck of CelestialsIntroducing 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brews: Mushroom Mocha from Fun Earth Co&nbsp;(Buy One, Get One Discount Code for Listeners: Bewitching) Anima Mundy Apothecary Stress Relief Tonic Tea Featured Tarot deck: Modern Witch TarotConnect with Jaimie &amp; Fun Earth CoLinks:Jaimie's InstagramFun Earth Co WebsiteFun Earth Co InstagramIntroducing 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brews: Roma EspressoGreen juice from pressedCleanse CBD Oil Tincture from MsPerceptionFeatured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary MagickConnect with LindaLinks:Stitch Studio WebsiteStitch Studio InstagramLe Domicile Design WebsiteLe Domicile Design InstagramIntroducing 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

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 EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Morning Routine Mushroom Powder from Fun Earth CoFeatured deck: Modern Witch TarotIntroducing 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:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Website Crawford Pallini

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!&nbsp;Guest BioChantelle 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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Mushroom Powder from Fun Earth CoFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards - BouchetteDesignConnect with ChantelleLinks:WebsiteInstagramIntroducing 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

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 EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Cacao from MsPerception. Listeners get a discount: Use coupon code MP20.Featured deck: Rider-Waite Tarot DeckTo learn more about the Design Coven:Schedule an inquiry meetingReady to join?Sign upIntroducing 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:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Website Crawford Pallini

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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: New Moon in Leo (specialty/custom tea) from Paru Tea BarFeatured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick TarotConnect with Rachel MoriartyLinks:WebsiteInstagramIntroducing 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

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.&nbsp;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 &amp; 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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Chiang Rye Silver Tips from Paru Tea BarFeatured decks: Lilifer Tarot and Reclaim OracleConnect with MarionLinks:WebsiteInstagramDiscount code for listeners: RACHELLARRAINEIntroducing 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Blue Chamomile from Paru Tea BarFeatured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick TarotConnect with San Diego Urban TimberLinks:WebsiteInstagramIntroducing 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

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 BiosKathryn RogersKatherine 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-ThomasSteffi 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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Mushroom Mocha from Fun Earth CoFeatured Tarot deck: The Modern Witch TarotConnect with SteffiWebsiteInstagramConnect with Maya Moon CollectiveWebsiteInstagramAre you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;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&nbsp;first come first serve basis. You can book your session here.Receive your copy of the first Zine <a href="https://www.bewitchingthehome.com/zine" rel="noopener...

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&amp;J Baker and now Donghia relevant and top of mind to all designers and their clients.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Lemon Verbena tea from Paru Tea BarFeatured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards - BouchetteDesignConnect with Beth &amp; Kravet Website:www.kravet.comInstagram:Kravet IncBeth GreenePinterest:Kravet IncIntroducing 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 LarraineWebsite<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachellarraine/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Nova Kombucha - Cactus Fruit Agave JalapenoFeatured Tarot deck: The Ink Witch Tarot by Eric MailleAre you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;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&nbsp;first come first serve basis. You can book your session here.Receive your copy of the first Zine here.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

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 BioLauren 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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;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 episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brews:Rachel's brew - Nova Kombucha - PowerLauren's brew - Nixie Peach Black Tea Sparkling WaterFeatured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards - BouchetteDesignConnect with Lauren &amp; DRCWebsite: Designers Resource CollectionInstagram: Designers Resource CollectionIntroducing 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreon<a href="https://crawfordpallini.com" rel="noopener...

Interior Designer Heather Schmitt joins me this week to share her less traditional path to becoming an interior designer. We talk about what it’s like to start your own business and the common misconceptions about interior design. Heather also tells us what she’s been up to creatively and what rituals she’s working with now.Guest Bio Heather has been designing interior spaces for over 18 years. Specializing in high end residential remodels and ground ups as well as the occasional commercial space, her unorthodox approach to design has garnered loyal clients, press and design awards. Individuality and collaboration with clients to make sure their vision comes to life is a main driver behind her success. Heather is known to push the envelope and experiment with new textures, patterns and unexpected materials to bring to life one of a kind spaces for each project and a truly unique product.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Thai Earl Grey from Paru Tea BarFeatured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary MagickConnect with HeatherWebsiteInstagramIntroducing 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

It’s Tarot Tuesday! The members of my Patreon group gather every first Tuesday of the month to hear from a Tarot deck creator, and this week’s guest is Eric Maille. Eric’s tarot deck, the Ink Witch Tarot, features beautiful illustrations done with ink and watercolor. He shares with us his creative process and some of the meanings behind the unique illustrations on his cards. He also talks about his upcoming oracle deck and ideas for future projects.Guest Bio Eric Maille is a 2D artist living in Norman Oklahoma. He works in the Oklahoma City area both as an independent artist and as a member of Art Group OKC. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 2016, and has exhibited at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art and the IAO Art Gallery, as well as several non-traditional venues including the Bigfoot Creative print shop and the offices of Skyline Ink illustrators. Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Nova Kombucha - Cactus Fruit, Agave, JalapenoFeatured Tarot deck: The Ink Witch TarotConnect with EricWebsiteInstagramReceive your copy of the first Zine here. Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

I welcome Interior Designer Nate Yrigoyen to the podcast to talk about his journey with design. Nate has been passionate about design since he was a child, and he took the leap to start his own business about 10 years ago. He’s currently designing spaces in residential homes and is working on a large project with a casino. Nate shares with us his process and the rituals that help him get grounded, focused, and creative.Guest Bio Nate Yrigoyen is a San Diego-based interior designer who specializes in modern home renovations, house flipping and project management. He has helped hundreds of clients achieve their aesthetic goals and dream lifestyle with design ease and budget-conscious ideas. He works with his clients to make simple tweaks that help everything in their home flow and pop.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Rachel's tea is the Daisy Wild from Paru Tea Bar and Nate is drinking Celsius.Featured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards - BouchetteDesignConnect with [email protected] 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 LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

I welcome two special guests in this episode: Interior Designers Dee Morrison and Alicja Truesdale of Truesdale Morrison Design. Dee and Alicja each share what led them to become interior designers, why they decided to team up, and then what inspired them to start a podcast together. Alicja and Dee also give us tips to create a holistic space that truly works for you, including advice on a common, difficult problem: decluttering your home! Toward the end of this episode, we all share the importance of making connection with family and ancestors a part of your rituals.Guest Bio Dee Morrison and Alicja Truesdale are interior designers and the founders of Truesdale Morrison Design. They also co-host the podcast Tea Over Interiors, in which they talk about their favorite teas and their shared love for interiors.&nbsp; Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Custom blend from Paru Tea BarFeatured Tarot deck: Moon Void TarotEpisode Highlights04:58 - Card pull from Moon Void Tarot09:15 - What is home for Dee &amp; Alicja13:53 - Dee &amp; Alicja’s origin stories with interior design25:35 - How Dee &amp; Alicja started working together29:45 - How Dee &amp; Alicja came up with the idea for their podcast, Tea Over Interiors32:10 - Why having a decluttered home is important and how to do it38:02 - Tips &amp; advice for creating a holistic space48:08 - Where to listen to the podcast and how to connect with Dee &amp; Alicja50:35 - Rituals Dee &amp; Alicja are connecting with nowConnect with Alicja &amp; DeeTea Over Interiors Podcast:WebsiteListen on Apple PodcastsInstagram:Truesdale Morrison DesignAre you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;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&nbsp;first come first serve basis. You can book your session here.Receive your copy of the first Zine here. Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

In this Design Refresh session with Gema, we take a look at an art studio space she'd like to create for her kids. Looking at what she currently has and her inspiration photos, I offer some tips and ideas to create a clutter-free and fun space everyone in the home will appreciate.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Nova Kombucha PowerFeatured deck: The Gentle TarotEpisode Highlights02:35 - Card pull from The Gentle Tarot04:43 - Gema tells us about her space06:53 - What Gema loves about the current room07:47 - Gema's current pain points about the room10:53 - Gema's inspiration photos and what she hopes to incorporate in the space17:58 - A look at the current space19:29 - Rachel walks Gema through the adjustments she'd make28:24 - Rachel and Gema talk about the possibilities for lighting the space31:50 - Gema asks Rachel how to Bewitch the space and incorporate crystals and other elements her daughter loves35:49 - Rachel and Gema discuss how to spruce up the window and the view38:02 - Rachel gives Gema tips on how to showcase the kids' artwork in the space45:37 - Rachel recommends stores in San Diego where Gema can get some interesting items to add to the spaceAre you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;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&nbsp;first come first serve basis. You can book your session here.Receive your copy of the first Zine here. Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Website Crawford Pallini

In this first Tarot Tuesday episode, I welcome interior designer and deck creator Kerri Snook of BouchetteDesign. Every first Tuesday of the month, I gather with my Patreon group and invite a Tarot or Oracle deck creator to join us. We spend some time learning about the artist, their work, and their process. This week, we talked to Kerri about her second deck, the Radiant Crystal Cards, and I pulled a card for everyone in the group so we could get a firsthand experience of working with the deck.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Nova Kombucha - Peach Passion FruitFeatured Tarot deck: The Radiant Crystal CardsEpisode Highlights05:16 - What home is for Kerri07:57 - Kerri’s inspiration for working with crystals09:00 - An overview of what’s included on the cards and the various elements Kerri incorporates12:41 - Some of the rare crystals Kerri included in the deck and why it’s good to include rare crystals in the deck14:42 - How Kerri created the imagery for the cards16:05 - How the crystal cards and other decks can work together20:33 - What rituals Kerri in working with in her life now22:00 - How Kerri incorporates her spiritual practices into her work as an interior designer29:27 - Kerri takes questions from the Patreon group and shares her favorite crystal to work with: Lepidolite40:02 - Card pulls for Patreon members, Rachel, and Kerri01:01:01 - Card pull for the group and all listeners01:02:13 - What Kerri has coming up, including a second edition of The Meraki TarotConnect with KerriBouchetteDesign WebsiteInstagramAre you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;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&nbsp;first come first serve basis. You can book your session here.Receive your copy of the first Zine here. Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

In this episode, we explore the "money corner," which is the Southeast corner of your home. If you’re looking to cultivate prosperity, wealth, and abundance, this is one area you’ll want to focus on. Whether it’s the Southeast corner of your home or the Southeast corner of your office, I have some recommendations for what you can incorporate to get the energy flowing.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Dragonwell Green Tea from Paru Tea BarFeatured deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotEpisode Highlights02:50 - Card pull from the Rider-Waite Colman Smith Tarot04:24 - Correspondences to the Southeast corner09:53 - How to keep the energy for abundance moving in your spaceWorking with the Southeast corner:Incorporate color - greens, brownsBring in the element of woodWater is a supportive element, so bring in blues and blackStay away from fire elements: this includes metal, metallics, silvers, grays, pastelsInvite the shape of wood: columns, rectangular shapesWorking with the numbers 4, 5, &amp; 8Bring in live plants with round leaves and edges: Jade plant, Chines Money Plant, Money TreeBring in art or wallpaper that incorporates trees, leaves, or waterWork with crystals: Jade, Pyrite, Citrine and create a money bowl that has these crystals in itClean out any clutterWater is associated with money, so keep toilet lids closed, fix any leaks, remove blue colors from the bathroom, and keep the door to the bathroom closedBring in fountains, keeping the water clean and clear, and have fountains outside turned toward your home rather than awayAvoid infinity pools if at all possibleUnblock any doorsAre you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;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&nbsp;first come first serve basis. You can book your session here.Receive your copy of the first Zine here. Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Website Crawford Pallini

I am honored to have social entrepreneur Alida Boer on this episode of Bewitching the Home. Alida is the founder of two eco-conscious, human-first businesses, Nolé and Marias. We talk about her journey to develop these businesses and how they help both people and the planet. Alida also shares what home is to her and the rituals she’s currently incorporating into her life.Guest Bio CEO and founder of Nolé and Marias, Alida is a social entrepreneur on a mission to leave a positive mark on the planet through eco-conscious, human-first businesses.She created her first company, MARIAS, after seeing the immense talent of female artisans who could not provide proper financial support for their families. What started as a small group of weavers from the village of Pastores has grown into a network of over 500 craftswomen throughout Guatemala who now have the opportunity to bring home a fair income.&nbsp;Next, Alida discovered an ingredient that changed her hair and inspired her newest venture, NOLÉ. Struggling with postpartum hair loss, she was recommended a popular Central American ingredient known as "batana oil." She partnered with a local chemist to develop hair care products that used this ingredient.&nbsp;In tune with her ecological and human values, she also ensured that the line was totally free of any ingredients that were toxic to the human body or damaging to the environment. So, she created shampoo and conditioner bars without any sulfates, salt, silicone, parabens, cruelty, or plastic.In addition to entrepreneurship, Alida was granted an Aspen Institute CALI Fellowship, through which she continues to address issues within Guatemala and work on developing initiatives that benefit the underprivileged.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Champagne Oolong Tea from Paru Tea BarFeatured Tarot deck: La Flora TarotEpisode Highlights02:29 - Card pull from La Flora Tarot05:08 - What is home for Alida06:05 - How Alida and Rachel first connected07:07 - Alida’s inspiration and journey to develop her businesses17:09 - Alida shares more about Marias bags and why she was drawn to share these beautiful textiles22:37 - How Alida gathered a team to help her build both businesses26:26 - What rituals Alida is currently incorporating in her life28:56 - What’s next for AlidaConnect with AlidaWebsites:Nolecare.commariasbag.comOn Instagram:@nole.care&nbsp;@aliboer@mariasbagAre you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;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&nbsp;first come first serve basis. You can book your session <a href="https://calendly.com/rachellarraine/refresh?month=2022-03" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

This week Nikki joins us for a Design Refresh! Nikki recently moved into a new home with her family and is looking to spruce up the first room you see when entering the house, which includes her office space. We talk through some of the pieces she wants to put in this space, what’s already there, and what else she could add to create a more welcoming and fun environment. Using the principles of Feng Shui, I give her some tips to start improving the space.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Nova Kombucha - Guava MintFeatured deck: La Flora TarotEpisode Highlights03:16 - Card pull from La Flora Tarot04:41 - What is home for Nikki05:55 - Nikki tells us about the space she wants to redesign08:11 - Nikki’s vision/inspiration for the space09:01 - Rachel pulls up photos and gives suggestions for the space23:15 - Rachel recommends some paces Nikki can shop for some of the suggested itemsAre you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;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&nbsp;first come first serve basis. You can book your session here.Receive your copy of the first Zine here. Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Website

This week I talked with Simple Shui™ founder Amanda Gibby Peters about her journey with Feng Shui and why she believes in making Feng Shui simple and accessible to everyone. Amanda also gives us some tips to get started with Feng Shui now, even if we don’t know much about it yet. We’ll be doing a Feng Shui Challenge this week, so be sure to follow us on social media and join us in making some changes to your space!Guest Bio Amanda Gibby Peters is the voice and visionary of Simple Shui™ — a modern-day, mission-driven, love-based practice of Feng Shui. She’s been teaching Feng Shui techniques and tips for over a decade, witnessing the breathtaking life transformations of her readers and clients. Her superpower is making complex, ethereal ideas tangible, fun and life-changing! Her work has been featured on Architectural Digest, My Domaine, Food52, Lonny, MindBodyGreen, Well + Good and Amazon. She was recently named one of Instagram’s “Best Feng Shui Accounts” by The Spruce for her vibrant and innovative influence in creating positive spaces. Amanda is Dallas-based with an international clientele, where she lives with her husband, twin daughters, and their rescue dog, Ruby.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Phin Ho Forest Green Tea from Paru Tea BarFeatured Tarot deck: The Meraki Tarot by Bouchette DesignEpisode Highlights02:50 - Card pull from Meraki Tarot05:55 - How Amanda developed the idea for Simple Shui™09:06 - The story of how Amanda found Feng Shui12:28 - What Amanda did to manifest a job when she needed one17:17 - How Amanda ended up with the business she has now, based on her experiences with Feng Shui20:12 - How Amanda works with clients now21:35 - Amanda’s tips to start working with Feng Shui now29:10 - Join us for a Feng Shui challenge!30:12 - What home is to Amanda31:21 - What rituals Amanda is doing now34:20 - What’s coming up next for AmandaConnect with AmandaSimple Shui™ Website&nbsp;InstagramAre you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;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&nbsp;first come first serve basis. You can book your session here.Receive your copy of the first Zine here. Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

Our exploration into the Bagua Map continues with the Northwest corner, which is associated with helpful people and travel. This is a space of not only physical travel, but also travel in vibration and forward momentum. It is also linked to mentorship and relationships, or those connections that are mutually beneficial and help you get where you need to go. I share what I associate with this space and how you can work with its energy.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Earl Gray Lavender from Paru Tea Bar Featured deck: The Wilderness Collide Oracle by Amanda Lynn HailsEpisode Highlights02:48 - Card pull from The Wilderness Collide Oracle, Amanda Lynn Hails05:44 - Common associations with the Northwest corner07:50 - Tarot cards Rachel associates with this space09:08 - Why Rachel feels connected to the Northwest corner right now10:53 - How to connect with this area in your homeFeatured ExerciseConnect with the Northwest Corner through:The element of metalCircles or discus, anything with roundnessMetallic, gray, or pastel colorsCrystals: Turquoise (for travel), Aventurine (for adventure and luck), Black Tourmaline or Black Onyx (for protection)Tarot Cards: Page of Cups, HierophantSit in the Northwest corner of your home or in the Northwest corner of a room within your home, light a candle, connect with a stone, journal, pull some cards and listen to hear what is calling you or sense into where your energy is being pulled. What is it you truly want to do with your time, your life, your career?Are you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;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&nbsp;first come first serve basis. You can book your session here.Receive your copy of the first Zine here. Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design

I am honored to welcome design and small living experts Curtis and Christina Micklish to Bewitching the Home. In this episode, we talk about designing smaller spaces and how to make them more functional. We also talk about the choices we can make when building or remodeling our homes to reduce our footprint and protect our environment.Guest Bio Against their Real Estate agent's advice, Christina and Curtis bought a fixer with "good bones" 3 years into their unwed relationship. A 5 year renovation turned into 9 with the two realizing that 1,700 sq. ft. on nearly an acre of land was not the life they hoped for. They wanted a life of less that offered freedom to experience more. Letting it all go to live in a 425 sq. ft. Hillcrest treehouse made Curtis' recent project, Cayuca, an attainable and sustainable concept.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brews: Nova Kombucha - Watermelon Lime and Little Dragon TeaFeatured Tarot deck: Inner Compass CardsCurtis' regular breath practice: Our Breath CollectiveEpisode Highlights02:48 - Card pull from Inner Compass Cards06:42 - The story of how Rachel met Curtis and Christina09:27 - What is home to Curtis and Christina, and what it was like to remodel and design their first purchased home together24:20 - How Curtis and Christina discovered the home they are in now30:52 - Curtis' current project building smaller but functional studio apartments39:34 - The choices Curtis made to ensure their spaces were built sustainably48:38 - The deconstruction process versus demolition57:56 - What rituals Curtis and Christina do to stay mindful and grounded01:04:07 - What's next for Curtis and ChristinaConnect with Christina and CurtisOn the web:Mollismollis.comUrbanistguide.comMicklish.comCayucahillcrest.comOn Instagram:@christinamicklish&nbsp;@urbanistguide&nbsp;@micklishstudioAre you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;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&nbsp;first come first serve basis. You can book your session here.Receive your copy of the first Zine here....

In this special bonus episode, the amazing astrologer Tiarnie talks about just how much we can learn about ourselves and what we’re going through by understanding our personal charts and what’s currently happening in the cosmos. I wanted to release this episode now so you can prepare for what’s coming with the New Moon in Taurus and the upcoming eclipse, which is going through the Full Moon in Scorpio. This is all happening over the next two weeks, and Tiarnie provides some helpful tips on how to read your chart so you can assess what all of these means for you.Guest Bio For 20 years, Tiarnie has been wildly, consciously and fiercely curating, creating and mastering her own world. Astrology is her cosmic language, and she believes self-awareness, self-sovereignty and authenticity are the pillars of self-mastery.Her joy and passion is to awaken and activate you to remember your magic, to come home to your own medicine, and create a solid foundation on which you build your life on!As a teacher and specialist in her field, she believes in practical magic and enlightenment being in the everyday: The most ordinary moments are the most extraordinary! Featured in this episodeFeatured brew: Nova Kombucha - Mint WatermelonFeatured Tarot deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotPull up your personal chart on astro.com.Episode Highlights02:47 - Card pull from Rider-Waite Colman Smith Tarot04:18 - What home is for Tiarnie right now05:49 - Tiarnie shares her story on how she came into Astrology11:27 - Tiarnie explains where we should start with our own charts19:25 - Tiarnie and Rachel talk about aspects of Rachel’s chart and how it relates to her career as an interior designer35:36 - Tiarnie dives deeper into the meaning behind the second house in our charts39:59 - Tiarnie explores the sixth house in Rachel’s chart and how it corresponds to rituals46:41 - Your age and the house that is activated for you49:14 - What it means for something to be activated in your chart and how to know it is activated54:50 - Tiarnie talks about her program that helps you learn to read your own chart59:11 - Tiarnie tells us what to expect for eclipse season01:02:27 - What’s coming up next for Tiarnie01:04:41 - What rituals Tiarnie is working with nowConnect with TiarnieTiarnie’s Astrology TrainingTiarnie Talks Astrology PodcastYouTubeWebsiteAre you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;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&nbsp;first come first serve basis. You can book your session here.Receive your copy of the first Zine <a...

In this first Design Refresh episode, I help Patreon member &amp; podcast listener Kelly explore how she can set up a space in her home to connect to spirituality and creativity. Kelly shows us her room as it is now and explains what she'd like it to become. Using the principles of Feng Shui, I walk her through some options to make the space work better for her needs, including what new pieces she could incorporate, where she could place furniture and art, and what colors to bring into the room.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Nova Kombucha - Guava MintFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignEpisode Highlights02:37 - Card pull from Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette Design05:48 - Kelly tells us about the space she's working with09:26 - Kelly shows us around the space11:17 - Rachel walks through her suggestions for the spaceAre you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;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&nbsp;first come first serve basis. You can book your session here.Receive your copy of the first Zine here. Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Website Crawford Pallini

In this episode, I welcome Daniel Barron Corrales of Readel Urban Farms to discuss working with the Earth, which turned into a beautiful conversation about creativity, community, and our ability to shift and change. Daniel shares his process of moving from creating physical art objects to working with the Earth, and the fulfillment that comes from providing food for family and community. He also talks about the importance of exploring creative projects, and how our own creativity energy can help us find home within ourselves.Guest Bio Daniel is an artist from south San Diego reacting to the conditions that are around him.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Green tea from Paru Tea BarFeatured Tarot deck: The Gentle TarotEpisode Highlights03:46 - Card pull from The Gentle Tarot08:08 - What home means to Daniel right now09:33 - What creative projects Daniel is focusing on now, and why he made the shift away from physical art objects to working with the land16:17 - Daniel talks about the experience of feeding the community through his work22:01 - How Daniel's farming work is shifting and restructuring29:26 - What is sacred to Daniel right now33:05 - How Daniel learned to go with the flow41:15 - What season Daniel is in now47:16 - Daniel asks Rachel how she has learned to go with the flow and learned to work through challenges or difficult situationsConnect with DanielWebsiteInstagramAre you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;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&nbsp;first come first serve basis. You can book your session here.Receive your copy of the first Zine here. Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

We continue our exploration into the Bagua Map in Feng Shui with the Direction of South, which is associated with fame, reputation, and how you're seen in the world. The South is also connected to the element of fire, which is why working with candles in this area of your home can be beneficial. I also offer some additional ways to work this element into your space.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Chiang Rai Silver Tips from Paru Tea BarFeatured deck: The Ink Witch Tarot Deck by Eric MailleEpisode Highlights02:38 - Card pull from The Ink Witch Tarot Deck by Eric Maille05:15 - The Direction of South and what it represents in Feng Shui06:07 - What to put in this space in a business space06:26 - What corresponds to this direction06:51 - How to work with the fire element in your spaceCorrespondences &amp; ways to work with the element of fire:Colors: reds, oranges, yellowsCandlesCrystals: Carnelian, citrine, fire agateNumerology: 9, the accelerator and magnifierZodiac signs: Leo, Sagittarius, AriesBeltane - manifestation, fertility, growth, expansionSex magicIf you're in the San Diego area, join me for a Taurus New Moon Ceremony on May 1, where we'll be working with some candle magic and intention setting. Register here.Are you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;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&nbsp;first come first serve basis. You can book your session here.Receive your copy of the first Zine here. Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Website Crawford Pallini

I am honored to have Ben Warfield of Mithras Candle Company as the guest for this episode. Ben makes the beautiful beeswax candles that I've featured in many previous episodes. We talk about how these candles help us connect to the ancient world and our ancestors. In addition to sharing his unique story of how he came to connect with beeswax candles, Ben gives us some tips to help us keep our candles lasting longer.Guest Bio Ben Warfield is a researcher and maker of light. He has been a key member of the Light Research Program at Jefferson University for over a decade, contributing to the study of the biological effects of light on humans for private companies such as Philips, Panasonic and Robern as well as national and international governmental agencies such as NASA and the Department of Energy. Ben also explores the connections between light and health as CEO of the Philadelphia-based Mithras Candle company. Together with his partner, Sochi - Mithras focuses on sustainability, philanthropy and history - centering on beeswax in particular. Mithras makes candles that awaken our connections to the ancient world and celebrate spirit and community. Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Custom brew from Paru Tea BarFeatured Tarot deck: The Ink Witch Tarot by Eric MielleEpisode Highlights08:44 - Card pull The Ink Witch Tarot Deck by Eric Maille10:58 - What home looks like for Ben right now17:41 - Ben's inspiration for working with candles24:03 - The story behind the Mithras Candle logo27:01 - Why beeswax is considered best for candles32:13 - The different ways you can work with a beeswax candle35:51 - Lighting in our homes and how it impacts us44:45 - The types of candle dyes Mithras Candle uses47:02 - Candle tips50:58 - What is sacred to Ben right now53:27 - What's next for Mithras Candle Company54:41 - How to connect with Ben and Mithras Candle CompanyConnect with BenWebsiteEmailInstagramAre you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;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&nbsp;first come first serve basis. You can book your session here.Receive your copy of the first Zine here. Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

As we continue exploring the Bagua Map, I move to the center of the home, the space of health and wellness. I explain what type of energy you want in this space and what you can do to help create that. I also walk you through many ways that you can clear this space, so you can keep the energy in your own home flowing.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary MagickEpisode Highlights03:42 - Card pull from Moon BB Magick Tarot05:01 - The Center of the home and the energy you want in this space07:15 - How to clear this spaceFeatured ExerciseAt the center of your home:Have plants of fresh flowersCreate an altar of health: write affirmations of health and wellness in green ink, put them in a green envelope at the center of the home. Touch base with them at every full or new moon.You can clear this space with any variety of the following actions:DeclutterOpen up windows and front door, ensure they are cleanCheck that everything, such as light bulbs, are in working orderSit in the center of the home and connect to it. Pull a card to get a sense of the energy, then sit and listen to hear what it needs.Create an incense or burn herbs. Use a feather or your hands to move the smoke and energy.Use a selenite wandUse a tuning fork, singing bowl, bell, or clap your handsCreate an altar space with crystals or create a grid, with the intention of grounding and clearingWrite out an intention before the clearing of what needs to be released and what you'd like to have come into the home, and light a candle when setting that intention.Are you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;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&nbsp;first come first serve basis. You can book your session here.Receive your copy of the first Zine here. Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Website

In this episode, I discuss home and ritual with my friend Angela Mary Magick, the creatrix of Moon BB Magic Tarot and Altalune Sensual Oracle cards. Angela shares the story of how she found her forever home and describes how the center of her home, the kitchen, serves as a beautiful source of connection, love, health, and wellness for her family. We talk about her personal ritual practices with the moon and how this translates into the brews she creates and the food she makes for her family. I also share a little about how I met Angela Mary Magick and how her friendship and support led me to create this podcast.Guest Bio Angela Mary Magick She/They is the creatrix of Moon bb Magick Tarot &amp; Altalune Sensual Oracle Cards. Find their Worldwide Coven on YouTube, Patreon, Instagram, and their newsletter love notes for creativity, community, magick, relaxation &amp; spirituality. Angela is a Witch, mama, emergent artist, community organizer, educator, lifelong student and reviewer at Indie Deck Review Angela Mary Magick is incredibly honored to have been the FemmeCee of Modern Witches Confluence on Halloween 2021. Featured in this episodeFeatured brew:Angela's Tea: Roseberry from ClariteaRachel's Tea: Daisy Wild from Paru Tea BarFeatured Tarot deck: Angela's Moon BB Magick TarotEpisode Highlights08:24 - Card pull from Angela's Moon BB Magic Tarot11:19 - What home looks like for Angela &amp; her home's name19:02 - The center of the home and what that center is for Angela and her family21:25 - How Angela creates ritual around feasts with her family30:47 - How Angela honors the moon cycle in her Moon BB Magick Tarot and how she personally works with the moon cycles37:58 - Angela shares the process behind the creation of her Atmosphere Mists41:58 - What's brewing for Angela right now43:54 - How Angela helped Rachel open to the possibility of a new structure for her Patreon, which led to this podcast47:24 - How you can support AngelaConnect with Angela Mary MagickYouTubePatreonInstagramWebsiteAre you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;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&nbsp;first come first serve basis. You can book your session here.Receive your copy of the first Zine here. Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsite<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachellarraine/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

This week I dive deeper into the direction of North, which is associated with the element of water in Feng Shui lineage. The North is the space of our career path and life journey, and the element of water is associated with abundance, prosperity, movement, cleansing, and emotions. I explain what this looks like in our lives and in our spaces, and how we can maximize them to aid us in our career and life path journey.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Custom brew from Paru Tea BarFeatured deck: The Meraki Tarot by Kerri Snook, Bouchette DesignEpisode Highlights03:51 - Card pull from The Meraki Tarot06:41 - The element of water and how it shows up in our lives and homes.09:46 - The direction of north, it's correspondences, and how to work with it in our homes13:46 - Practices to connect with water15:11 - Crystals that connect to the water elementAre you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;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&nbsp;first come first serve basis. You can book your session here.Receive your copy of the first Zine here. Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreon

This week we continue exploring the Feng Shui Map with the direction of North, which is the direction of Career and Life Path Journey. Joining me to dive into this topic is the creator of Moon Void Tarot and author of Guided Tarot, Stefanie Caponi. Stefanie shares her journey to find and connect with her purpose using Tarot as a guide. We talk about where she started, how it led her to where she is now, and what home is for her at the moment.Guest Bio Stefanie Caponi (she/her) is the author of Guided Tarot and creator of the Moon Void Tarot. She is a San Diego-based illustrator, tarot reader, and astrologer in residence for Dame Products. In addition to her personal work with Moon Void Tarot, she has illustrated the young adult series, All Our Hidden Gifts and The Gifts That Bind Us (Walker Books).Stefanie has been an avid practitioner of magic for over 10 years, combining artwork with her interest in tarot, astrology, ritual, and occult symbolism as an expressive means to heal herself and others. She has worked with Alice + Olivia, Soho House, Bombas, and been featured in Cosmopolitan, Horoscope.com, Well + Good, Refinery29, and Tarotcbd.com.Featured in this episodeFeatured brew: Earl Grey Lavender, Paru Tea BarFeatured Tarot deck: Moon Void Tarot*Featured Book: Guided Tarot*Note: This was referred to in the intro as "The Gilded Tarot" but the title of the book is Guided Tarot, and you can find it at the link above.Episode Highlights01:46 - Tarot Card for this episode07:44 - How Stefanie first connected with Tarot08:56 - What led Stefanie to create Moon Void Tarot17:53 - Stefanie shares how to work with the Tarot to uncover your path24:28 - Stefanie explains how she works with the moon cycle31:12 - What home looks like for Stefanie now34:39 - Rituals Stefanie is currently practicing36:05 - What's coming up next for Stefanie37:17 - How to connect with StefanieConnect with StefanieInstagramEmailWebsiteAre you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;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&nbsp;first come first serve basis. You can book your session here.Receive your copy of the first Zine <a href="https://www.bewitchingthehome.com/zine" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Our Feng Shui series continues in this episode with a deeper look at the North East corner of the Bagua Map. This is a space of knowledge, wisdom, and self-cultivation. We'll cover what kind of space would be supported in this area and how you can design it to fit your needs.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: The Deck of Celestials by Machaila Jensen&nbsp;Episode Highlights03:22 - Qualities of the Northeast corner &amp; what works best in this space04:57 - The process for creating a sacred meditation space07:33 - Design the space using the six sensesFeatured ExerciseWhat you'll need: A piece of paper and a penSteps:Write down an intention for the spaceConsider where you want this spaceEstablish when you will be using this space Identify who will be using this spaceExplore how you will be using the spaceNext, examine the space through the six senses:Sight: how the space looks - aesthetics, colorsTouch: how things feel in the space - rugs or pillows, and also crystalsSound: what sounds you'll want to hear in this space - music, bells, singing bowlsSmell: what scents are in this space - essential oils, teas, herbsTaste: what you'll be drinking or consuming in this space - tea, kombuchaSpirit: how you'll connect with spirit in this space - a candle, plants, Oracle or Tarot deck, pendulum, journalAre you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;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&nbsp;first come first serve basis. You can book your session here.Receive your copy of the first Zine here. Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Website Crawford Pallini

In this episode, my dear friend Amy Truong joined me to talk about tea and ritual. We reminisced about how we met and came to work together as we were both building our businesses. Amy shares the journey to bring Paru Tea Bar to where it is today, and also gives us a Tea 101 lesson.About AmyAfter 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 Blue Chamomile and Pandan Waffle.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured Tarot deck: La Flora Tarot DeckParu Tea Bar's Specialty Tea SubscriptionEpisode Highlights03:08 - Card pull from La Flora Tarot09:34 - What home is to Amy12:49 - The story of how we first connected and became friends16:50 - Amy's experience creating a physical location for Paru Tea Bar, separate from the home21:18 - The intention behind the creation of Paru Tea Bar and how it came to be26:56 - Amy shares the process of setting up the new shop in La Jolla, and what makes this space unique29:16 - Amy talks about craft tea and the overall experience at the La Jolla shop, where they grind and brew fresh matcha on site.40:32 - Amy gives us some Tea 10148:32 - We talk about what goes into Paru's monthly Tea boxes50:40 - Rituals Amy is currently practicing to ground and recenter54:32 - What's coming up for Amy and Paru Tea BarConnect with Paru Tea BarWebsiteInstagramAre you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;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&nbsp;first come first serve basis. You can book your session here.Receive your copy of the first Zine here. Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

Following my conversation with my Feng Shui teacher Amanda Sophia in Episode 2, I’m diving a little deeper into Feng Shui with a 101 lesson. In this episode, I give an overview of the three principles of Feng Shui, the three different kinds of luck, the energy of the Chi, and the Bagua Map. I cover the nine areas of the map and their placement within your home. I also offer some of my tips for getting started with Feng Shui. I’ll get into more details about many of these topics in future episodes, so if this interests you, you will soon have a chance to learn more!Episode Highlights02:45 – Card pull from the Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette Design05:01 – The meaning of Feng Shui05:37 – The three principles of Feng Shui06:07 – Feng Shui and shifting Chi06:35 – The three different kinds of luck in Feng Shui07:30 – A breakdown of the energy of Chi08:15 – An overview of the elements09:48 – The Bagua Map, the 9 areas, and their placements14:11 – My recommendation if you want to get started with Feng ShuiFeatured in this EpisodeFeatured tea: Earl Grey Lavender, Paru Tea BarFeatured oracle deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterested in getting a copy of the zine? Email Rachel.

In this episode, I talk with my Feng Shui teacher, Amanda Sophia, about her connection to China and how she found her way to Feng Shui. We also talk about our rituals: we recorded this episode at the beginning of February, which is the beginning of Imbolc in Ireland, where Amanda Sophia lives. She shares with us how she honors that time of year through sacred practices and rituals. Amanda Sophia also shares a few recommendations to help you shift your space and care better for yourself.Amanda Sophia is a Feng Shui Master, a Celtic Priestess, and self-love guide. She is the founder of the International Feng Shui School and training program. Her sincere appreciation of community guided her to establish The Inner Circle, a Feng Shui membership site. She also founded the Priestess Awakening School, a year-long journey of the Celtic wheel that leads participants inward to discover, cultivate, and embody their authentic wisdom and power using ancient rituals.Episode Highlights07:02 - Explanation of Imbolc &amp;&nbsp; candle lighting13:11 - What home is for Amanda Sophia &amp; her connection to Ireland17:18 - How Amanda Sophia come to Feng Shui and her connection to China27:03 - How to start shifting energy in your space now33:21 - Rituals Amanda is using now to connect back to herself40:34 - Details about Amanda Sophia's programs and what she has coming up46:14 - Card pull for this episode (from the Moon Void Tarot)Featured in this EpisodeFeatured tea: Blue Chamomile from Paru Tea Bar.Featured Tarot deck: The Moon Void Tarot by Stefani CaponiConnect with Amanda SophiaWebsite, where you can find more information about her courses and membership program.The Amanda Sophia PodcastInternational Feng Shui SchoolConnect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreon

The Holistic Interior Design Business Podcast is a podcast that guides new and inspiring Interior Designers as they navigate the entrepreneurial path of an independent Interior Designer. On this podcast, you will learn from the experiences of seasoned Interior Designers as they share strategies of how they built their businesses. Discover supportive trade partners and inspiring artists from around the world. You’ll also get insight from our host, Rachel Larraine Crawford, as she shares her take on design from a holistic approach that incorporates mind, body and spirit.This podcast supports Rachel’s mentorship program, the Design Coven. The Design Cover is for new interior designers, aspiring interior designers, or interior designers that are seasoned but really want to bring a holistic approach into their business. Learn more at designcoven.com.