Holistic Interior Design Podcast

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)

Join me for a special solo episode where we dive into the exciting world of AI and Chat GPT. As designers, it's important to embrace new technologies and leverage them to our advantage. In this episode, I'll share six entry-level ways that you can collaborate with Chat GPT to supercharge your Instagram presence.Discover how Chat GPT can revolutionize your Instagram strategy and help you engage with your audience on a whole new level. From crafting captivating captions to generating compelling content ideas, we'll explore the various ways you can use Chat GPT to give your Instagram a significant boost.But that's not all! I'm thrilled to announce our upcoming workshop exclusively for Design Coven members. Join us for "Ignite Your Instagram: Unleashing the Power of Chat GPT - a 30-Day Post Calendar for Interior Designers." In this workshop, we'll dive deeper into using Chat GPT to create a strategic and impactful Instagram content calendar.Save the date: Tuesday, May 30th at 10 am PST. The workshop is free for all Design Coven members, including our free tier. Whether you're an experienced member or new to our community, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss.Visit designcoven.com/join to become a member and gain access to this exclusive workshop and other incredible resources.Let's embrace the power of AI and Chat GPT together, and take your Instagram presence to new heights. See you there!Featured in this EpisodeFeatured 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 18 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