Confessions of an Interior Designer

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Lauren Lothrop Caron, founder of Studio Laloc, a Seattle-based interiors firm celebrated for its richly layered, timeless spaces. Lauren shares how she transitioned from fashion to interiors, why she believes every home deserves soul and depth, and how she balances classic design principles with real-life client needs. She and Caroline explore the emotional rhythms of long-term projects, the power of patience, and the magic that happens when clients lean into trust.Caroline also reads two shocking anonymous confessions — first, a designer whose client discovered hidden cameras planted in her walls by her husband, and second, a story about an architect who told a client she didn’t need a designer at all… because Pinterest exists.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest introduction: Lauren’s path from fashion to interiors12:19: Vice: Lauren’s personal indulgence20:23: Confession #1: Cameras hidden in the walls32:09: Confession #2: Architect dismisses designers in favor of Pinterest54:39: Guest questions66:20: Things that made Lauren feel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Stay inspired—follow Lauren for beautifully collected, timeless interiors:Instagram: @studiolalocWebsite: studiolaloc.comGot a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect With Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Maegan Blau, founder of Blue Copper Design, a Phoenix-based designer known for her vibrant, modern take on accessible and inclusive spaces. Maegan shares her journey from navigating her own wheelchair-accessible home renovation to building a design philosophy rooted in creativity, adaptability, and the belief that accessibility can still be beautiful. Caroline and Maegan dive deep into advocating for clients, redefining what “livable design” means, and designing spaces that honor every stage of a person’s life.Caroline also reads two anonymous confessions — the first from a designer who kept hearing voices in an old home, and the second involving a client who, during a site visit, revealed an unexpected surprise… an ankle monitor.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest introduction: Sarah’s background and path into editorial design18:03: Maegan Blau's Vice20:37: Confession #1: Voices in an old home27:52: Confession #2: Client with an ankle monitor37:07: Guest questions63:18: What made Maegan Feel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Stay inspired—follow Maegan for bold, accessible design insights:Instagram: @bluecopperdesignWebsite: bluecopper.designGot a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------✨ Sponsored By: Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!Today, host Caroline Turner sits down with Sarah Lyon, a writer, editor, stylist, and design-obsessed creative whose work has appeared in Apartment Therapy, The Spruce, Domino, and more. Sarah shares how she carved out a career at the intersection of interiors and storytelling, why she loves highlighting real homes, and what she’s learned from stepping into countless personal spaces. Caroline and Sarah dive into the realities of styling, navigating client expectations, and the surprising emotional layers behind their work.And of course,Caroline reads two anonymous confessions from fellow designers: one about discovering a client’s literal ashes hidden inside their antique furniture, and another about stumbling upon a rare tapestry without realizing how valuable it truly was.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Guest introduction: Sarah’s background and path into editorial design26:01: Sarah's Vice28:11: Confession #1: Designing with the dead: Ashes hidden in a client’s antique furniture33:01: Confession #2: The rare tapestry find I didn’t know was priceless43:30: Guest questions50:59: What made Sarah feel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Stay inspired—follow Sarah for beautifully told design stories:Instagram: @sarahlyon9Website: sarahilyon.comGot a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📝 Credits:

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Abigail Morris, founder of Abigail Morris Interiors, known for her warm, layered spaces and thoughtful, client-centered approach. Abigail shares her journey from design school to running her own studio, what she’s learned about setting boundaries, and how she approaches projects with both creativity and clarity. Caroline and Abigail dive into unexpected client dynamics, the realities of managing budgets, and how designers cope with the emotional labor of their work.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Abigail’s design background and philosophy10:25: Abigail’s vice11:09: Confession #1 - Client paid a designer but remodeled the entire space in a weekend20:04: Confession #2 - Client turning a single mistake into multiple tragedies34:43: Guest questions44:39: What made Abigail feel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Stay inspired—follow Abigail for cozy, crafted interiors:Instagram: @Abigail.Morris.InteriorsWebsite: AbigailMorrisInteriors.comGot a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive ProducerCory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!Today, host Caroline Turner sits down with Laura Lester, founder of Lester Fine Art, an advisor specializing in modern, post-war, and contemporary art. With nearly 20 years of experience in New York and Chicago, Laura has advised private collectors and interior designers, curated major exhibitions, and served on the Women’s Board of the MCA Chicago. In this episode Laura talks about commissioning art, working with high-end collectors, and the importance of clear expectations when a project involves large, statement works. Caroline also reads two anonymous listener confessions and reacts—one about a client who insisted everything be “collectible” (money no object), and the other about a dramatic commissioned artwork that caused a jaw-dropping installation moment.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------⏰ Timestamps:00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner00:22: Laura’s background and industry journey20:47: Laura’s vice21:47: Confession #1 - Everything must be collectible and money isn't a problem37:20: Confession #2 - Dramatic commissioned artwork of the "masculine" variety.49:14: Question #1 - What's one thing you wish every designer unstood about working with art?50:59: Question #2 - What's your advice for designers who want to establish and maintain a long term relationship with an art advisor? 52:23: What made Laura feel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📲 Discover modern & contemporary art collecting! Follow Laura for collecting & advisory insights::Instagram: @LesterFineArtWebsite: lesterfineart.comGot a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------💌 Connect with Us:Follow us on Instagram and TikTokJoin the conversation in our Facebook Group!Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here-----------------------------------------------------------------------------📝 Credits: Caroline Turner - Host & Executive ProducerCory Barton - Audio Engineer & ProducerKim Kovacik - Cover Photography