Welcome to the final episode of Season Two! Caroline takes the mic this week for a solo episode, sharing this season's final confession and reflecting on her journey as a designer and business owner. She answers questions about starting your own business, what risks are worth taking, and what the best (and worst) bosses can teach you. Plus a bonus round of Red Flag, Beige Flag, Green Flag. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Announcements 06:16: Confession: Nepo Baby Nightmare 17:47: Questions 27:27: Red Flag, Beige Flag, Green Flag 34:19: What Made Caroline Feel
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I Confess... Accomplice To An Affair
04/29/2026 | 1h 9 mins.
Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer! Today we’re joined by Kelsey Kline Haywood, founder of Chicago-based Kline Interiors. Raised in a family of builders, Kelsey brings a grounded, intuitive approach to design—valuing structure, restraint, and the reality of daily life. From her own 1920s Chicago bungalow to her client work, her spaces are made to be beautiful yet livable, shaped by her deeply personal approach. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Kelsey's Background 25:23: Guest Vice 29:34: Confession #1: Accomplice To An Affair 42:10: Confession #2: My Client Ghosted Me 51:59: Guest Questions 65:37: What Made Kelsey Feel
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Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer! Today we are joined by Tom Stringer, founder of Tom Stringer Design Partners and a 25-time award winner of the American Society of Interior Designers’ Design Excellence Awards. Known for his blend of classic style and worldly sophistication, Tom creates interiors that are personal, elegant, and vibrant. His global travels inspire projects from mid-century estates in Beverly Hills to Georgian homes in Dublin—and even 50-meter motor yachts. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Tom's Background 20:50: Guest Vice 21:39: Confession #1: Architect Kicked Me Off The Project 29:26: Confession #2: Install Day Surprise Party 39:53: Guest Questions 61:59: What Made Tom Feel
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Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer! Today we are joined by Chandler Prewitt, a New Mexico–based designer whose work is deeply rooted in place, materiality, and art. After formative years in San Francisco working alongside leading designers, he returned to the Southwest in 2013 to establish his own studio. His background spans interior design, home staging, project management, furniture design, fine art consultation—shaping a practice grounded in curation, with a strong sensitivity to architecture and craftsmanship. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: Chandler's Background 24:49: Guest Vice 26:10: Confession #1: Discovery Call Took A Dark Turn 44:09: Confession #2: Scammed By My Contractor 59:42: Guest Questions 64:46: What Made Chandler Feel
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Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer! Today we’re joined by James Hunter, design director for The Wiseman Group. With formal training in art education and textile & surface design, he brings a strong sense of scale, color, and proportion to his work, and a perspective shaped by extensive travel and time spent living all around the country. He has been widely published, is a two-time Luxe Gold List honoree, and has been recognized as part of Architectural Digest’s AD100. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner 00:22: Guest Introduction: James' Background 21:52: Guest Vice 23:30: Confession #1: Kleptomaniac 38:42: Confession #2: Drunk On Site 48:51: Guest Questions 58:16: What Made James Feel
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Welcome to Confessions of an Interior Designer, the weekly podcast that uncovers the hilarious, chaotic, and downright shocking realities behind the luxury interior design industry. I’m your host, Caroline Turner—luxury interior designer and founder of Caroline Turner Interiors in Chicago. With over 10 years in the field, I’ve gathered stories from every corner of the design world, and now, I’m sharing them with you.
This isn’t about design trends or technical advice—it’s about the real experiences you never hear about. In each episode, my guests and I react to anonymous listener confessions, swapping outrageous stories that reveal the unexpected challenges and joys that come with designing for high-end clients. From chaotic installs to deadline disasters, it’s the kind of gossip we usually save for happy hour.
Whether you’re an industry insider or just love juicy behind-the-scenes stories, Confessions of an Interior Designer will make you laugh, gasp, and feel like you’re right there in the thick of it with us.
What to Expect:
* Anonymous confessions from the design world, discussed and dissected.
* Candid conversations with interior designers and industry insiders.
* Real, funny, and raw moments you won’t hear anywhere else.
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