Holistic Interior Design Podcast

If you’re wanting to connect and collaborate with me or another industry professional, I have a list of do’s and don’ts that will help you connect in a more meaningful way. You want both parties to be excited and inspired to work together, and that requires a good energetic exchange. I explain how to set yourself up for success when reaching out for collaboration. Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Meraki Tarot by Bouchette DesignAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreon

Wondering what’s up and coming in the holistic interior design world? I’m sharing the top 12 trends I’m seeing for this year. I’m excited about many of the shifts happening with these trends and within the industry, including more sustainable practices and a greater connection to the natural world. I hope this inspires you to try incorporating one or more of these trends into your own home or into your next project!Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Meraki Tarot by Bouchette DesignAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreon

The San Diego Chapter President of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Lily Robinson, joins me this week to talk about the valuable educational and networking opportunities the association provides. Lily also tells us about her experience with interior design and the path that led her to eventually become an architect as well. Listen in to learn about the exciting opportunities they have coming up for members.Guest BioOriginally from New York, Lily Robinson is an architect, interior designer, author, artist, and design educator living in San Diego, California. She received a Bachelor of Science in Design &amp; Environmental Analysis from Cornell University, Master of Architecture from Parsons School of Design, and Doctor of Education in Teaching and Learning at University of California, San Diego. Lily is the current President of the American Society of Interior Designers, San Diego Chapter. She is an adjunct professor at San Diego Mesa College and has just completed her third textbook, Interior Design Research Methods, due out in 2023 published by Fairchild Books, a division of Bloomsbury Publishing in New York. She co-authored Research-Inspired Design (2010) and wrote Research-Based Programming for Interior Design released in February 2020. Since 2012, Lily is also a member of ANFA (Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture) and since its inception in 2020, a member of ACE (ANFA Center for Education), a group of architects and neuroscientists interested in promoting new ways of teaching and evaluating architecture by incorporating the findings of psychology, sociology, and biology into design for the built environment. In her professional practice, Lily specializes in residential remodels, additions, and ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) which incorporate California Residential Code, Research-Informed Design practices, and feng shui principles. Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with Lily &amp; ASIDLinks:ASID San Diego WebsiteASID on InstagramLily on InstagramLily’s Book: Interior Design Research MethodsAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsite<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachellarraine/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

In this episode, I welcome Lisa Beres, co-host of the Healthy Home Hacks podcast, to talk about an important topic: toxins in our homes. Lisa started on this journey after she became ill in what she thought was the perfect, new home. She tells us about the common hidden toxins and how we can avoid them so we can create happier, healthier homes for ourselves and our clients.Lisa recommended two companies that have helpful products for you to check out:Earthing Pads (for grounding)AiresTech EMF device protection. Use code RONANDLISA for 25% off!Guest Bio Lisa Beres is a Healthy Home Authority, Baubiologist, published author, professional speaker and Telly award-winning media personality who teaches busy women how to eliminate toxins from their home with simple, step-by-step solutions to improve their health. After becoming ill from toxins in a newly remodeled home and together with her husband, Ron, Lisa co-founded The Healthy Home Dream Team and The Healthy Babes Academy. Lisa is the author of the children’s book My Body, My House and co-author of Just GREEN It! Simple Swaps to Save the Planet &amp; Your Health. Lisa’s national television appearances include "Dr. Oz," “The Home Shopping Network, "The Rachael Ray Show," "Nightly News," "TODAY," "The Doctors," "Fox &amp; Friends," "Chelsea Lately" and "The Suzanne Somers Show. Today, through content creation (a blog with over 900 articles), a podcast, Healthy Home Hacks, and online digital training programs, Lisa helps people thrive, not just survive in today's toxic world.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with LisaLinks:Healthy Home Hacks PodcastWebsiteInstagramAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

This week we’re exploring the latest color trends with Rojelly Almira (Ro), Designer Marketing Executive at Sherwin-Williams. She tells us all about Sherwin-Williams’ Color Forecast, the palettes they’ve created for 2023, and the greater meaning behind the colors that were chosen. If you’re tired of using the same old palettes in your designs, or if your clients are wanting something new and fresh, you’ll get some great inspiration from this episode!Guest Bio Ro is the Designer Account Executive at Sherwin-Williams. She supports residential interior designers and architects in San Diego County with color, paint specifications, and marketing resources. Prior to her current role, she launched an in-home color consultation program in the Greater Los Angeles area where she managed and trained color consultants to meet with clients at the job site. With her background in Interior Design from Purdue University, in addition to her management, sales, and marketing background at Sherwin-Williams, her diverse experience allows her to execute her current role with passion and professionalism to help aid industry professionals through the complexity of colors, paint, and evolving design trends.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with RoLinks:Sherwin Williams WebsiteSherwin Williams Color ForecastSW Design Pros InstagramRojelly’s InstagramAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

In this solo episode, I’m sharing my personal time management practices. I’ve struggled with procrastination in the past, and I’ve found these specific practices help me stay focused and on task. I still have times when I’m not perfect with it, but having a structure can really help. Start the new year off right and try these out. And feel free to share with me any practices you use that help you avoid procrastination.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreon

In this first episode of 2023, I’m sharing my top 15 practices (plus one bonus) to run a sustainable, eco-friendly interior design firm. Many are simple tweaks you can start making to your business today, and they’ll help you get on the right track for 2023. If there are any other practices you do that are not on this list, please share them with me so I can share them with others.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreon

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

In this solo episode, I’m working with the Tarot to preview what is ahead for our interior design businesses in 2023. 2023 is connected to the number 7, which is tied to the Chariot card in Tarot. I break down what the Chariot energy means for us as individuals and as business owners, as well as how it will impact our clients. After you tune in, I’d love to hear how you resonate with the themes that are coming forward for 2023!Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Receive your copy of the first Zine here. Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreon

This week, Allan Manzano and Ron Padua of Dynamo Design Group (DDG) teach us about Human-Centered Design. DDG’s approach to branding and design is human-first, meaning they take the time to understand the story of the person or people behind the business or brand before they begin to design and implement. Ron and Allan share how DDG came to be, what they value as a group, and how they work with their community. DDG was formed about a year ago, around the same time I started this podcast, and so you’ll hear both of us talk about our journeys and how we stay grounded as we build.Guest Bios Allan ManzanoAllan Manzano has a 20-year-plus career expanding to household brands such as Sony, Bekin, Roxy, and Gap. He served as an art and creative director for design agencies in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. He was born and raised in San Diego and received an undergraduate degree at San Diego State University in 2001 and earned his MFA at the Academy of Art University.Being home has allowed him to share his knowledge with local educational programs. Allan lends his time to non-profit organizations as a teaching artist at A Reason to Survive, otherwise known as ARTS. He recently served as the Director of Education for the American Institute of Graphic Arts, AIGA in San Diego.Alan is currently a professor at Arizona State University and teaches design communication. In 2022, Alan founded Dynamo Design Group, DDG, a minority owned and inner city creative agency that creates to motivate positive vibes in people and peak performances in businesses. Ron PaduaRon Padu is a Partner at Dynamo Design Group. Ron is a professional illustrator and concept designer here in San Diego. He studied graphic design at San Diego City College and Illustration at Entertainment Design Art Center Los Angeles. His creative career took off at the Los Angeles-based broadcast company, TZLA, where he created network IDs, brands, and on-air promos.Clients included the Sci-Fi Channel, Discovery Channel, HBO, ABC, FX Channel, and Hollywood Squares. Shortly after the company closed its doors, Ron decided to test the freelance market, which landed clientele such as The Aspect Ratio, J Walter Thompson, Blind Visual Propaganda, New Wave Entertainment, and Starbucks Coffee Corp.He then began working at Sony PlayStations San Diego, where he was a lead concept artist for Sony's visual art service group. He eventually became art director developing cinematics for PlayStation video games.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with Dynamo Design Group (DDG)Links:WebsiteInstagramAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships...

One of the questions that new interior designers or business owners frequently ask me is, “How much should I charge?” I’ve talked to several other interior designers about their pricing and have experimented with different ways myself, so in this solo episode, I break down three different methods you can use to charge as an interior designer: hourly, flat rate, and by square footage. Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreon

This week I am helping JoAnn refresh her home office. This virtual session is an example of how I consult with clients who want some tips to improve a space on their own, usually with just a few tweaks to furniture and decor. JoAnn is working on making this office her own after her husband passed away, and she wants it to be a comfortable, inspiring, and productive space. We talk about what she can do to declutter and clear the space, what colors she could start incorporating, and some new items she could bring in to create the atmosphere she’s looking for.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: New Moon Taurus Tea from Paru TeaFeatured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

Each month in the Design Coven, we host a live virtual Interior Design Panel on Zoom. Members gather to hear from three expert interior designers, and this month we are joined by Elizabeth, Rhianna, and Anna. All three of these designers have their own businesses, but each of them operates their business differently. They demonstrate a range of possible models for those looking to eventually become an independent interior designer (though all three recommend first working for someone else to learn the ins and outs of the business). They also share their own unique paths into the interior design world, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned along the way.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with Our Panelists:Elizabeth Aaron, Elizabeth Aaron InteriorsWebsiteInstagramRhianna Jones, Tidal InteriorsWebsiteInstagramAna Gaitan, BCID StudioWebsiteInstagramAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

I welcome filmmaker Alex Palumbo of Slack Tide Films to the podcast this week to talk about how he uses film to help other creatives communicate with potential clients. Alex shares his journey with film, which didn’t initially begin as a full time job for him, but he was able to successfully make the transition from corporate life to creative. We both discuss the challenges of running a creative business, and how hard it can be to strike the right balance between running a business and actually spending time making your art. Many interior designers face this same challenge, so we share how we are managing to build a better balance for ourselves.Guest Bio Alex Palumbo lives at the intersection of commercial and documentary storytelling. He is a filmmaker and photographer who searches for truth and showcases human stories through a lens of authenticity.His films have been featured at film festivals around the world. And his camera is how he connects best with others. Alex works on commercial, documentary, and narrative projects and is based in San Diego.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Daisy Wild Tea from Paru Tea BarFeatured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary MagickConnect with Alex &amp; Slack Tide FilmsLinks:WebsiteInstagramAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

We explore the concept of Biophilic Design with architect and Eco House Founder Liz Carmichael in this week’s episode. Biophilic design aims to connect the occupants to the natural environment where the space is built, which can include direct views to the nature outside or incorporating native plants inside and outside of the structure. Liz talks about the benefits of Biophilic Design, the importance of the human to nature connection, and how she helps clients build spaces sustainably. She also shares what led her to a career in architecture and Biophilic Design.Guest Bio Elizabeth Carmichael founded ECOhouse as a source for ecologically responsible architecture and development.&nbsp; ECOhouse's concern for a building’s impact on the environment and the positive benefits for occupants, community, and developers at the forefront of their practice.She conducts ECOL.A.B.s(TM), "Learn, Apply, Build" as a hands-on approach to educating the public on implementing sustainable practices, serves on the Board of Directors for San Diego Green Building Council as Vice President, and has recently presented at the AIA National Conference in Chicago and the Living Future Conference.&nbsp; She has been interviewed in articles and podcasts and honored as a San Diego Woman of Influence in Construction, Commercial Real Estate and Design.ECOhouse = ECOlogical Habitats of Urban Sustainable Experiences(TM).Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with Eco HouseLinks:WebsiteInstagramAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

In this week’s solo episode, I walk you through what an Ancestor Altar is and how to build a meaningful one of your own. With Halloween, the Day of the Dead, and All Souls Day falling at this time of year, this is an ideal time to create an altar. The veil between the worlds is thin, so we are able to more easily connect with our loved ones and ancestors. I walk you through where to set up the altar, what to include on it, how to maintain it, and how to know when the time is right for you to take it down.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Seasons of the Witch Samhain OracleAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreon

I get to catch up with my dear friend and sculptor Matt Devine in this episode. Matt is a self-taught artist who creates beautiful metal sculptures for public and private spaces. He tells us his origin story with art and sculpting and how it has evolved into the work he is doing today. He also explains his creative process, including what inspires him and grounds him. We reminisce about the early days of trying to get his work out there and how that has helped him get where he is today.Guest Bio Matt Devine is a self-taught sculptor working with steel, stainless steel, aluminum and bronze. Born and raised in New England, Devine moved to California in 1995, where he learned to weld and fabricate metal while working alongside his father.The contrasts of nature and industry, light and shadow, chaos and order are themes found throughout Devine’s body of work. Pared-down organic shapes are formed out of sheet and solid materials and welded together in harmonious accord, often allowing the metal to appear as light as paper. These contrasts, plus the relationships of patterns and boundaries, address Devine’s desire to contain chaos and push out the discord of an information-saturated culture.Since becoming a full-time artist in 2004, Devine has developed his signature sculpture style while building his fine art career. Devine’s sculpture is on display at highly-regarded art galleries across North America, Asia and Europe. His works can be found in a myriad of private, corporate and public art collections on five continents.Devine currently works and resides with his wife and daughter on their farm near Portland, Oregon.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brews:Rachel's Brew: New Moon in Virgo Tea Paru TeaMatt's Brew: Matt’s Brew - Portland Breakfast from Smith Tea CompanyFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with MattLinks:WebsiteInstagramAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreon<a href="https://crawfordpallini.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

In this solo episode, I’m sharing my top 10 red flags for interior designers, based on my experience in the business. These are those little signals you get from potential clients that they might not be the right match for you. When you’re first starting out in the business, these might be harder for you to spot–or easier for you to ignore–because you are wanting the experience. But in the end, I often find they aren’t worth the trouble. Listen to this episode so you know how to protect yourself from situations and clients that aren’t in alignment with you!Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreon

This week’s episode is a look into a design consultation with a client, Lisa, who is creating a commercial space with her husband. We talk about her goals for the space, look at her design inspiration photos on Pinterest, and some photos of the space as it is being constructed. This session is an example of how my consultations work, whether you want to book me for a consultation or you are an aspiring interior designer wanting to learn how to structure your virtual consultations.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: New Moon in Virgo Tea from Paru TeaFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

Now that we’re more than 60 episodes into the podcast, I thought now would be a good time to give everyone a refresh on Holistic Interior Design: what it is, why it is valuable, and why I design from this lens. Every designer may approach it differently, but there are a few key themes or intentions that we all incorporate. If you’re studying to become a designer or are already a designer and want to move more into Holistic Interior Design, this will help you understand how to incorporate holistic practices into your current or future business.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreon

Commercial Interior Designer Christine Flannigan joins me in this episode to talk about her process in designing retail spaces. Christine really embraces experimentation and quirkiness in her designs, putting her own unique spin on each space she creates. She shares what her path into the design world was like, highlighting both the fun aspects of designing for retail spaces and the challenges. We also discuss what it’s like to strive for a better balance between our work and home lives.Guest Bio Christine is a mixed media artist currently practicing art and commercial interior design in San Diego. She was trained at Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, and currently specializes in experiential art installations. When she joined the team at Modern Times Beer, Christine found herself a home in the beverage industry.&nbsp;Her time at Modern Times taught her to be uninhibited and to trust the team she worked with. During the pandemic, she got the opportunity to make an outdoor event space in Barrio Logan called “Sideyard” attached to ReBru Spirits, and from there, she met the wonderful team at Kove. Kove needed brand direction, and Christine was in the right place at the right time with the skills they needed. She already adored the people and the brand behind it and was lucky to have found Kove at the time she did.&nbsp;Christine then designed the tasting room in Miramar that opened in June of 2022. It was designed to be a ‘modern eclectic experience that can seamlessly transition from day to night.’&nbsp;Christine’s interior spaces continue to highlight the work she and others produce as fine artists. No two spaces should ever look the same, and bespoke installations are a signature of the work she produces. Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Mushroom Mocha from Fun Earth CoFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with ChristineInstagramAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

This episode is a look into one of the events the Design Coven gathers for virtually, our Design Coven Panel. The panel features three established designers who each share how they got started in the industry, the challenges they faced, and how they successfully run their businesses now. Design Coven members in attendance get the opportunity to jump in and ask their questions too. This month’s panel features Esteban of Esteban Interiors, Kelly of Studio H, and Michelle of Surface Studio.Connect with Our PanelistsEsteban InteriorsWebsiteInstagramStudio H Design GroupWebsiteInstagramSurface StudioWebsiteInstagramAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

Welcome to the Holistic Interior Design Business Podcast!In this solo episode, I share with you why I am changing the name of the podcast from Bewitching the Home to the Holistic Interior Design Business Podcast. I’ve really enjoyed making this podcast and watching it evolve over the last several months. It led me to launch my design mentorship group, the Design Coven, and seeing how much the Coven helps new and upcoming designers has inspired me to focus more on the interior design business in the podcast. Changing the name will make it easier for those who need us to find us. Listen to hear what I have coming up for this next evolution of the podcast!Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreon

San Diego Design Week was all about inspiration, and to honor the theme, we created a series of episodes last week that covered inspiration and the senses. After interviewing several amazing artists and creators, I wanted to bring everything together and share how these conversations sparked inspiration within me and within our listeners. I also share my sources of inspiration, which are different depending on which role I am in: designer or business owner. We all have our unique sources of inspiration, so I hope this encourages you to seek out and embrace whatever ignites your creativity!Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Website Crawford Pallini

In the final episode of our San Diego Design Week series exploring inspiration and the senses, we explore the sense of touch with Anke of Twelve Senses Retreat in Encinitas. Anke’s design journey began with car design and eventually led to creating this beautiful retreat, which has four rooms inspired by the four elements and the senses. She shares how she thoughtfully designed each room, and explains why she chose certain features, materials, and textures for each of the elements. Hearing Anke’s passion for working with her hands and building spaces may also inspire you to create and take a break from working on digital screens.Guest Bio Developing the Twelve Senses Retreat has been a dream of Anke’s for over a decade. The first seed was planted when she traveled to the Valle De Guadalupe with some dear friends. They visited La Villa De La Valle, and Anke was deeply touched by how co-owners Phil and Eileen had left their careers in Los Angeles, moved across the border, and built a new life. Their incredible passion for high quality artisanship and sustainability left a long-lasting impression. Ten years later, she is immensely thankful to have completed Twelve Senses Retreat with incredible support from friends, family, and her architects and building team. She is a proud new member of the Design Hotels group, which has long been her go-to inspiration for travel and hosting.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Mushroom Mocha from Fun Earth CoFeatured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary MagickConnect with Anke &amp; Twelve Senses RetreatLinks:WebsiteInstagramAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

In this special San Diego Design Week episode, I welcome back Amy Truong of Paru Tea to talk about inspiration and smell. Smell is a sense that is often overlooked, but it can be so powerful in the associations and memories it can bring up for us. Amy and I talk about the role scent plays in inspiring her unique tea blends, and she shares with us some behind-the-scenes details about her process for creating new blends. She also explains the best ways we as tea drinkers can use our sense of smell to experience and enjoy tea.If you want to learn more about Amy and her story with Paru, listen to Episode 4 of Bewitching the Home. You can also get the story behind the design of her tea shop in Episode 40 with Miki Iwasaki.Guest Bio After earning a degree in International Business from UC Irvine and a decade of working in consulting, tech, and wellness, Amy took the leap and started PARU in 2017. The idea quickly grew from a pop-up with tea educational workshops to a full-time business, operating both two locations in-store and online.In addition to leading the team, Amy serves as the primary tea educator, buyer, and master blender. She enjoys working with her hands and creating nostalgia-inspired teas like our Blue Chamomile and Pandan Waffle. Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Honey Orchid from Paru Tea BarFeatured Tarot deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotConnect with Paru TeaLinks:WebsiteInstagramAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

In this special San Diego Design Week episode, Tara Monsod, executive chef of ANIMAE, joins me to continue our exploration of inspiration and the senses with the sense of taste. Tara shares how she leads with taste to design beautiful dishes and describes just how intensive the process can be to bring an idea to the plate. She also walks us through her journey to becoming a chef, describing how her culture has greatly influenced her both personally and professionally. Tara’s desire to collaborate and share inspires others to step out of their comfort zone and try something new.Guest Bio In her first executive chef role, Tara Monsod brings over a decade of kitchen experience, a lifetime of passion, and a culinary perspective shaped by her upbringing as a Filipino-American to Puffer Malarkey Collective’s ANIMAE. Her culinary journey has placed her in some of San Diego’s most prominent restaurants, including Richard Blais’ Juniper &amp; Ivy, Brian Malarkey’s Herringbone and Burlap, and Nancy Silverton’s Mozza. Studying under Nate Appleman as Executive Sous Chef at ANIMAE, she continued to hone her fine-dining craft while also experimenting with pushing forward the Filipino flavors she’s always known.Now working alongside Celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey as Executive Chef, Tara’s interpretation of ANIMAE gives diners a chance to experiment with new dishes, like the Tuna Kinilaw, the Caviar Shrimp Toast, and the Kare Kare Short Ribs with bagoong peanut oil. Mirroring Malarkey’s emphasis on hospitality and generosity, Tara can be seen walking the dining room on any given night, greeting guests, engaging and educating them on a particular spice or cooking technique.Sharing her cuisine motivates and moves her, and her hope is to become a culinary ambassador and mentor to the legions of Asian American and Pacific Islander cooks who are looking to break into the restaurant industry.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Lemongrass Tea from Paru Tea BarFeatured Tarot deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotConnect with Tara and ANIMAELinks:ANIMAE WebsiteANIMAE InstagramTara’s InstagramAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsite<a...

Our San Diego Design Week series on inspiration and the senses continues with a deeper dive into sound with musician Kenseth Thibideau. Kenseth shares with us what inspires him to create, how he continues to develop his craft, and why experimenting and taking risks with our creative work is so valuable. We also discuss the impact sound can have on our immediate environment and how it can change or enhance our experience. Whichever medium you work with creatively, I hope this conversation inspires you to explore how sound could play a more prominent or intentional role.Guest Bio In the past dozen years, Kenseth Thibideau has become a staple of the Southern California independent music scene. He co-founded a pair of highly-acclaimed experimental rock groups (Tarentel and Rumah Sakit) while in San Francisco, then returned to San Diego to find himself suddenly collaborating with many of the city's most respected and acclaimed musicians. He soon became a touring member of Pinback and Three Mile Pilot, and formed Sleeping People, the frenetic instrumental group that also featured a pre-Dirty Projectors Amber Coffmann—all while continuing his semi-solo Howard Hello project with Marty Anderson (Okay, Dilute). No longer masked in monikers, Thibideau is making what may be the most subtly rewarding music of his career, displaying the countless strengths of one of the west coast's most genuinely talented musicians.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with KensethLinks:BandcampSpotifySoundcloudInstagramAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

We’re celebrating the first day of San Diego Design Week with the second episode of our special series on inspiration and the senses. In this episode, I dive into inspiration and vision with Paul Basile, a designer, developer, fabricator, general contractor, and artist. Paul shares how he began his journey with design, what led him to create Basil Studio, and how his work has evolved over the years. We talk about the many exciting, new projects he’s taking on and how he’s incorporating different disciplines and materials. After listening to this conversation, you may find yourself inspired to learn something new and innovate!Guest Bio Designer, developer, fabricator, general contractor and artist, Paul Basile, is the multi-talented founder and principal of BASILE Studio, a prolific Southern California design firm known for its exhaustive attention to detailed craftsmanship. BASILE Studio’s perpetual drive to mix traditional design methods with expert fabrication and modern-day mechatronics (mechanical engineering + electronics), has earned them a reputation as one of the nation’s most versatile design firms.&nbsp;As a fourth-generation builder himself, Paul Basile started his career with a line of handcrafted furniture in the early 90s. The doors to BASILE Studio opened in San Diego in 1994, evolving into a full-service design and fabrication studio in 2008. In 2016, Basile opened his second art gallery, basileIE, followed shortly after by his custom furniture line, BASILE Built.&nbsp;Paul Basile’s projects have earned wide-ranging critical acclaim including accolades from the American Institute of Architects, San Diego Architectural Foundation, and Hospitality Design Magazine. Paul’s work has been featured in The New York Times, Inc. Magazine, Wall Street Journal, Interior Design, and more.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Chiang Rye Black Tea by Paru Tea BarFeatured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary MagickConnect with Paul and Basile StudioLinks:WebsiteInstagramAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreon<a...

In honor of San Diego Design Week, this week’s episodes are all centered around the theme of inspiration. We’ll explore inspiration through the five senses, plus the sense of mindfulness. We start in this episode with artist Carly Ealey, who shares how mindfulness leads to inspiration in her work. We talk about her journey as an artist, her creative process, and the stories behind the beautiful mural work she’s done for local businesses and organizations.Guest Bio Carly Ealey is a self-taught fine artist, muralist, and photographer based out of San Diego, California. With a natural inclination to painting portraits and figures of women in her work, she is drawn to the seductive and celestial while exploring an introspective view of human existence, spirituality, and the natural world. Carly prefers acrylic ink on wood panels when painting small, and a combination of paint and aerosol when working on large-scale murals. Carly is passionate about the ocean and has participated in and produced mural festivals for Pangeaseed Foundation's Sea Walls in collaboration with Surfrider Foundation and her artist organization, Cohort Collective.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Seven Caves Three Dots and a Dash CocktailFeatured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary MagickConnect with CarlyLinks:WebsiteInstagramAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

In preparation for San Diego Design Week, I welcome textile and fiber artist Denja Harris to Bewitching the Home to talk about her background, her work, and her inspiration. Denja and her work will be featured during San Diego Design week in a film by Slack Tide Films, which premieres on September 25. We welcome the filmmaker, Alex Palumbo, to tell us about the film, which features San Diego artists from different disciplines. He shares what inspired him to create the film and to work with these particular artists.Check out the event on September 25, with two showings of the video at 3 and 6 PM. Find more info here.Guest Bio Denja Harris is a textile artist based in San Diego, California. Her work explores the world around her reimagined into experimental fiber art. Examining nostalgia by sourcing dead stock yarn in playful, vibrant colors in a variety of textures, she creates layered freeform abstract patterns that take shape in an organic process. Her goal is to have the viewer take a step out of their current reality and explore their own unconscious imagination. Each piece reflects work that is never duplicated, revealing how function and art can be combined to enhance a space and emphasize visual stimulation.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Blue Chamomile from Paru Tea BarFeatured Tarot deck: Rider-Waite Colman Smith TarotConnect with DenjaLinks:Brown Acid Goods Website (Coming Soon)Brown Acid Goods InstagramConnect with AlexLinks:Slack Tide Films WebsiteAlex’s InstagramAre you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;if you have that one room that you aren't sure what to use it for or what to do with it. This is your opportunity to get one on one advice from a holistic interior designer. These are booked on a&nbsp;first come first serve basis. You can book your session here.Receive your copy of the first Zine here. Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

In our 50th episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Andrew Utt, the Executive Director of the Institute of Contemporary Art in San Diego. We talk about the importance of art within culture, its ability to connect people and communities, and how it can expand perspectives. Andrew also shares more about his journey with art and how he became part of ICA. Hear how the organization has grown and changed in just the last couple years, and what they’re working toward next. Guest Bio Andrew Utt is the Executive Director of the Institute of Contemporary Art, San Diego and is a curator, arts administrator, and educator with a bachelor’s degree from the California College of Arts and Crafts and a master’s degree in Museum Studies from Harvard University. For the past 20 years, he has worked in the arts with museums and galleries based in California, Argentina, and Colombia. He has managed and developed art educational programs, exhibitions, fundraisers, marketing initiatives, and digital advances in different languages and cultures throughout North and South America, Europe, Africa, and New Zealand. In San Diego, he has worked with the Mingei International Museum, the San Diego Art Institute, and the Museum of Contemporary Art, while in the Bay Area, he has worked with the Museum of Craft &amp; Design, the Natural World Museum, and Art Works for Change. In 2009, he co-curated VIBA Festival, an international video art festival in Buenos Aires, Argentina along with an installation at the Eva Peron Museum. In 2010, he co-founded and directed Galería MÜ in Bogotá, the first gallery dedicated solely to fine-art photography in Colombia. In 2019, Andrew joined the Lux Art Institute as Executive Director and engaged in a merger of Lux and the San Diego Art Institute to create the ICA San Diego, where he maintains the position as Executive Director. Andrew’s artistic interest areas focus on alternative photographic processes, video art, and contemporary art from the Americas. He currently lives in San Diego with his wife and daughter. Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured Tarot deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with Andrew &amp; ICALinks:ICA WebsiteICA InstagramAndrew’s InstagramThe ICA’s new season launches September 9th with a special celebration! Learn more and RSVP here.Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel...

In this solo episode, I share how and why I work with Tarot cards in my business. I tend to really get to know my interior design clients, and Tarot is another way I can connect with their energy. It is also another way for us to tap into the energy of the space we’re working on. I even incorporate Reiki when the client is open to it, and I share more about that in this episode. Even if you don’t personally work with Tarot or Reiki, you may have another talent, interest, or gift you can incorporate into your business that truly enhances the experience for your client. I encourage you to explore what you can uniquely offer–I’d love to hear about it!If you're interested in learning more about Tarot and how you can work with it personally or in your business, join us on Patreon for our next Tarot Tuesday.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Cleanse CBD Oil Tincture from MsPerceptionFeatured deck: Moon Void TarotAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Website Crawford Pallini

This month I gathered my Bewitching the Home Patreon group for Tarot Tuesday with Rachel White, the creator of Totem Tarot. We talk about the symbolism and ideas behind her unique Tarot deck, as well as her approach to Tarot reading. Rachel also shares a little about the beautiful flower essences she makes for her clients. At the end of our time together, I pull cards from the Totem Tarot for each member of the Patreon group that attended live. Listen in and see if any of the messages resonate with you!Guest Bio Rachel White is The Skeptical Shaman. Here for the spiritually homeless, Rachel blends real-world pragmatism, her sense of humor, and ancient tools and techniques into her practice as a trained shaman, medium, energy practitioner, self-published author, and flower essence maker. As one client wrote in a Yelp review, Rachel White is the “Amy Schumer of shamanic practitioners.” She is equal parts blunt as she is spiritually unique, breaking every preconceived notion of the traditional image of what it means to live a spiritual life. She is, simply put, for the spiritually-curious but noncommittal who are looking for a more profound sense of meaning without feeling like they are joining a cult.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured Tarot deck: The Totem Tarot DeckRachel White's brew: Jolie Laide WinesConnect with Rachel WhiteLinks:WebsiteInstagramAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

In this episode, I address another common question from new interior designers I work with: Should I start out on my own, as a solopreneur, or should I form a partnership with a fellow designer? I’ve personally done both, so I share some of the honest pros and cons of each. There is no right or wrong way to start, but I hope that my experiences will help you see more clearly which is best for you.&nbsp; Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Website Crawford Pallini

I welcome Jamie King, a member of my mentorship group, the Design Coven, to Bewitching the Home this week. In her short time in the membership, Jamie has already taken big steps toward building her experience as an interior designer. She shares her story starting in real estate and how it brought her to where she is now. With the help and support of the Design Coven, Jaime is bringing her talents as a real estate agent and interior designer together to create a more fulfilling career.Guest Bio Jamie King has worked in San Diego Real Estate for over 15 years. While most of that time was spent behind the scenes in Mortgage, Title, &amp; Appraisal, it was there that she gained vast knowledge of all the specifics that entail a smooth real estate transaction.She implements her skills whether working with a seller, homebuyer or investor and excels when working with ‘contingent on sale’ properties for sellers moving up or away! Her goal is always to help keep everyone sane and smiling throughout the process. Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Mushroom Mocha from Fun Earth CoFeatured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary MagickConnect with JamieInstagramAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

This week, I’m speaking with Larry Neugarten of BDG Design Group in San Diego. BDG is one of my favorite tile showrooms and one I’ve developed a strong relationship with over the years. They consistently have new items in their showroom and are always innovating, offering custom work for those who want a very specific look or feel. Larry talks about how they are able to offer this level of customization and also shares his path into the design world and to BDG.Guest Bio BDG’s vision is to invite you into a world of unsurpassed artistry and craftsmanship. At BDG, San Diego’s premier tile and stone showroom, tile is an art form; they bring luxury to your space. They believe your project should reflect exclusively your voice and style, which is why their team of design professionals promises a personal experience with no compromise.BDG extensively sources the finest in tile and stone for all budgets with a touch of class and superior customer service. A family-run business, BDG offers complimentary in-house design services by their design accredited team. No matter the size or intricacy of your project, they offer their professional assistance in every aspect of the specification process. They have been selected for some of the finest residents and most innovative design projects in Southern California, which include restaurants, hotels, resorts, shopping destinations, yachts, and spas.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Dragonwell green tea from Paru Tea BarFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with BDGWebsiteAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

In this episode, artist Fay Ray and I have a beautiful and honest conversation about the art world, what it means to be both an artist and a parent, and how designers can better understand and incorporate art into spaces. Fay Ray also reminds us of the challenges of building a life as an artist, and she shares how she has remained devoted to her work over the years.&nbsp;There’s so much here to talk about that we could do a part two to this episode, so stay tuned! In the meantime, enjoy this wonderful conversation.Guest Bio Los Angeles-based artist Fay Ray explores the fetishization of objects and the construction of female identity through high-contrast, monochrome photomontages and metallic sculpture. For her three-dimensional works, Fay Ray compiles cast aluminum objects, bored volcanic rocks, wire, chain, and natural materials into suspended sculptural masses. Conflating worlds of worship and desire, the works across mediums borrow from the symbolism and composition of traditional religious relics and the visual language of the occult. Ray’s sculptures and collages hint at the presence of a rematerialized body through a mysterious yet systematic organization of abstract form.Fay Ray (b. 1978, Riverside, CA) received her BFA from Otis College of Art and Design in 2002, and her MFA from Columbia University in 2005. She has exhibited at galleries within the US and internationally, including Shulamit Nazarian, Los Angeles (2016 &amp; 2018); Thaddaeus Ropac, Paris (2016); Louis B James Gallery, New York (2016); JOAN, Los Angeles (2015); Honor Fraser Gallery, Los Angeles (2012); and Gagosian Gallery, Beverly Hills (2011) and New York (2007), among others.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Mushroom Mocha from Fun Earth CoFeatured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary MagickConnect with Fay RayOolong GallerySee Fay Ray’s work at Oolong Gallery in Solana Beach! Please reach out to the gallery with any inquiries about the show.Fay Ray Studios WebsiteFay Ray Studios InstagramFay Ray Clay InstagramAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsite<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachellarraine/"...

In this Design Refresh episode, I help Jessica explore options for her family’s living room.&nbsp; Jessica wants to maximize the size of the space and make it cozy, but she also wants to be careful to avoid clutter or messiness. I answer her questions about what she could switch out or move to make the room more functional, and I offer some tips on what could be added to the space to make it a place all members of the family will enjoy.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Moon Void Tarot by Stefanie CaponiAre you looking for advice on the design of&nbsp;your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect&nbsp;if you have that one room that you aren't sure what to use it for or what to do with it. This is your opportunity to get one-on-one advice from a holistic interior designer. You can also choose to get a private consultation that doesn't air on the podcast. All sessions are booked on a&nbsp;first come, first serve basis. You can book your session here.Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Website Crawford Pallini

This week I welcome Tammy Fodrey of Malas in Bloom to talk about the significance of malas and how she began working with these sacred tools. Tammy creates these beautiful pieces herself with high quality, high vibration crystals and also hosts workshops to teach others how to make them. She walks us through the history of malas, how we can work with them in our own daily spiritual practices, and how to care for them.&nbsp;Through her work with malas, Tammy reminds us of the power and significance of setting intentions, which is the important first step of every design project we begin as Holistic Interior Designers.Guest Bio Founded in 2015, Malas In Bloom is the manifestation of Tammy Fodrey’s vision to create a Mala jewelry business that nourishes the roots of ancient traditions while inspiring spiritually-oriented people who are guided by their intuition, self-healing powers, and the awakening of the heart and spirit. All Malas In Bloom pieces are designed by Tammy, drawing on her background in design and merchandising as well as her love for cultural antiquities, art, yoga, spirituality and nature. More than just jewelry, each piece is a blend of beauty and integrity, created to foster happiness, health and prosperity while helping you move through the world with intention and personal authenticity.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Morning Routine from Fun Earth CoFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with Malas in BloomLinks:WebsiteInstagramAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

Wondering what we talk about in the Design Coven? In this episode, I give you a sneak peek into one of our events, an interior design panel we gathered for in July. I had three experienced designers on the panel (including two previous podcast guests): Dee Morrison, Rachel Moriarty, and Suzanne Broyles. They each shared their wisdom around finding clients, building connections, gaining experience, and what to charge. Design Coven members who were present for the live event also got to ask their own questions, and our panelists openly shared their experiences for the benefit of this upcoming group of designers.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with our PanelistsDee Morrison:&nbsp;InstagramRachel Moriarity:&nbsp;WebsiteInstagramSuzanne Broyles:&nbsp;WebsiteInstagramInterested in joining the Design Coven? This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

In this episode, my friend Miki Iwasaki joins me to talk about the career and business he’s built as an artist, architect, and designer. Miki has carved his own path over the years that allows him to explore the different mediums he’s interested in, and as a result, he enjoys taking on a wide variety of fun and interesting projects. For interior designers who are multi-passionate or who don’t want to feel boxed into one path, Miki’s story is one you’ll want to hear.Guest Bio Miki Iwasaki is an artist and designer raised in Southern California and currently living in San Diego. His curiosity in making and building things eventually led him to pursue a career in architecture, and attend California State Polytechnic University in Pomona California. Miki also studied for a year at the Kyushu Institute of Design in Fukuoka, Japan and received his Masters in Architecture from the Harvard Graduate School of Design in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His architectural experience includes work in New York, Los Angeles, and San Diego firms, and spans a variety of project types including residential, office, restaurant, retail, and gallery work. Throughout his academic and early professional years, Miki remained dedicated to his own art projects and furniture designs. Miki’s interests and skills constantly expand in the field of architecture, art and design as he pushes himself to explore new materials, methods and projects.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Biscuit Oolong from Paru Tea BarFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards by Bouchette DesignConnect with MikiLinks:Miki Iwasaki WebsiteMiki Iwasaki InstagramSunset Projects WebsiteSunset Projects InstagramIntroducing my new membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineDESIGNCOVEN.COMWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

In this solo episode, I share how to create your first interior design service. A lot of new designers ask me what services they should offer, and when you’re just starting out, there are so many possibilities that it can feel overwhelming. That’s why I recommend starting with one: a virtual design consultation. I walk you through what a virtual consultation can look like and how you can get it set up in a way that is easy for you and the client. Note: I referred to one payment platform option in this episode as "Stride" when I meant to say Stripe. If you're looking to connect your scheduling system to a payment platform, check out PayPal or Stripe. Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Mushroom Mocha from Fun Earth Co Featured deck: Modern Witch Tarot DeckIntroducing my new membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Website Crawford Pallini

In this Design Refresh session, I help Cece explore options for her two beautiful outdoor spaces. She has two decks located off of the main bedroom, and she’d like to use one space for yoga, and one more as an outdoor sanctuary, creating a spa-like feeling. She feels like the spaces have been afterthoughts, so I help her see other possibilities for the design of both patios that will make them more intentional and inviting.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Lemon Verbena Tea from Paru Tea BarFeatured Tarot deck: The Deck of CelestialsIntroducing my new membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

In this episode, I interview Fun Earth Co Co-Founder Jaimie Lee Bess about her entrepreneurial journey, and how her focus shifted when she began to see things from a holistic perspective. She shares how she came into sound meditation and began working with mushrooms, which she found worked together well in rituals and healing sessions. Jaimie also tells us about the beautiful rituals she has in her own life, and we talk about how our individual rituals nourish us.Guest Bio Jaimie is a fitness coach, sound healer, and entrepreneur. She co-founded Fun Earth Co alongside her partner, Zach, and friend Corey in 2020. Fun Earth Co is a functional mushroom company with a mission to teach people about the healing benefits of functional mushrooms and make them a part of people's daily routines. Their most popular product, Mushroom Mocha was even the featured coffee drink at Alfred's coffee last season, and is popping up in local coffee and juice shops in the LA area. In 2021, Jaimie found sound meditation and fell in love. She became certified and invested in a bunch of instruments and began teaching classes and hosting events around LA, Joshua Tree, and Sedona. Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brews: Mushroom Mocha from Fun Earth Co&nbsp;(Buy One, Get One Discount Code for Listeners: Bewitching) Anima Mundy Apothecary Stress Relief Tonic Tea Featured Tarot deck: Modern Witch TarotConnect with Jaimie &amp; Fun Earth CoLinks:Jaimie's InstagramFun Earth Co WebsiteFun Earth Co InstagramIntroducing my new membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

Linda Pastor Hodnett, the owner of Stitch Studio and Le Domicile Design, joins me on this episode to talk about her experience in the design industry and how she came to work with soft goods. Stitch Studio (formerly Janie’s Draperies) is a resource I’ve been using since my early days in the industry, and in our conversation, we cover why it is so important to have someone like Linda who will be honest with you about what will and won’t work. She also explains more in depth what soft goods are, what they do for a space, and how she collaborates with designers to create truly beautiful pieces that clients will love.Guest Bio Stitch Studio originates from the 25 year legacy that was Janie’s Draperies. Purchasing the drapery workroom in the summer of 2018, Linda Pastor Hodnett, an A.S.I.D interior designer with over 30 years in the design industry, wanted to create the soft goods workroom she's always dreamed of. A studio for designers, by a designer. A one stop designer’s resource for custom interior soft goods in San Diego.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brews: Roma EspressoGreen juice from pressedCleanse CBD Oil Tincture from MsPerceptionFeatured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick Tarot by Angela Mary MagickConnect with LindaLinks:Stitch Studio WebsiteStitch Studio InstagramLe Domicile Design WebsiteLe Domicile Design InstagramIntroducing my new membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

In this solo episode, I break down one of my most frequently asked questions: Do I need a design degree to become an interior designer? This question doesn’t have a simple yes or no answer that applies to everyone, so I share my path to becoming an interior designer as well as alternative paths. If you’re thinking about becoming an interior designer, this episode will help you determine the direction that’s best for you.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Morning Routine Mushroom Powder from Fun Earth CoFeatured deck: Modern Witch TarotIntroducing my new membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Website Crawford Pallini

I’m excited to welcome Chantelle Andercastle of Clear Quartz Creative to this episode of Bewitching the Home. I worked with Chantelle on the branding for my mentorship membership program, the Design Coven, and I know so many other Coven members and business owners can benefit from her guidance. We talk about how she came into the work she’s doing now, her current services and offerings, and the different ways Human Design helps her in her business. We also talk about how she’ll be working with members of the Design Coven in the near future–something we are both very excited about!&nbsp;Guest BioChantelle is a business strategist and web designer who helps you get as clear as quartz crystal and brings you the aligned clients you've been dreaming of. She helps you develop the real know, like, trust factor that really matters in business: the one where, you know, like, and trust yourself. Figure out what your business means to you and to your ideal clients. Communicate that deeper meeting through your message and your website. Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Mushroom Powder from Fun Earth CoFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal Cards - BouchetteDesignConnect with ChantelleLinks:WebsiteInstagramIntroducing my new membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services

In this solo episode, I dive deeper into my new mentorship membership program, the Design Coven. I share how this idea first came to me and why I feel it is needed right now. I also cover the basics of the program: the different membership tiers, what is included with each tier, who it is for, and why it can help designers grow. I answer many of the frequently asked questions, so if you’ve been thinking about joining the Design Coven, listen to today’s episode for more details. If you are currently a designer, are an aspiring designer, or are simply interested in exploring the industry further, I invite you to join us! All are welcome.Featured in this EpisodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Cacao from MsPerception. Listeners get a discount: Use coupon code MP20.Featured deck: Rider-Waite Tarot DeckTo learn more about the Design Coven:Schedule an inquiry meetingReady to join?Sign upIntroducing my new membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel Larraine:Podcast WebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Website Crawford Pallini

It was a pleasure to talk with Rachel Moriarity (aka the Queen of Color) about her journey into the design world, which has many parallels with my own. Rachel shares some great advice for those who are just beginning to build their design careers and especially for those who are coming in from a different industry. We talk about putting yourself out there as a designer, pricing your services, diversifying your offerings, and much more! Guest Bio Rachel Moriarty aka: The Queen of Color, is the Principal Designer and Creative Director of the multidisciplinary design studio, House Of Moriarty Inc. Since launching her design studio, Rachel Moriarty Interiors, in 2014 she has made her mark in the San Diego luxury residential market with her colorfully coastal aesthetic. Rachel embodies her personal belief that color adds interest and excitement to the world, and, like a chef seasoning a meal, she sprinkles it liberally to add passion and flavor to each of her projects. Her work has garnered awards, media coverage and global recognition, enabling her to expand her studio to not only interior design clients but also to brands as a licensee, collaborator and global brand ambassador.Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: New Moon in Leo (specialty/custom tea) from Paru Tea BarFeatured Tarot deck: Moon BB Magick TarotConnect with Rachel MoriartyLinks:WebsiteInstagramIntroducing my new membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services