Stay ConnectedWelcome to, “the GUSSIE,” a podcast for design junkies! We are friends, design partners, retailers, treasure hunters, fabric and wallpaper worshippers. We love what we do and are excited to share our escapades in the world of interiors. Our goal is to pull back the curtain on the design industry and give everyone a front row seat. We believe the key to a dynamic life begins in the home, and that living beautifully and meaningfully is something everyone can achieve.
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We don’t know about you, but over here at the GUSSIE, 2022 was a jam-packed year. As we reflect on where we’ve been, and consider the opportunities presented by the dawn of a new year, we’re channeling our inner cozy cotswold sitting room and making big plans to slow down and smell the Frasier Fir scented candle. Tune in to hear what we’ve been up to, our review of 2022, and our design predictions for the coming year.
One thing is for sure: A-list designer Amanda Nisbet is no shrinking violet (although to be clear, she wouldn't shrink from using the color violet). With a personality as vibrant and colorful as the rooms she designs, Amanda takes us through her journey from aspiring actress to accomplished interior designer. Tune in to hear how Amanda approaches the design process, what she's planning for the future, and why every home needs a "Bedofa."
In our latest episode we sit down with Paloma Contreras, an award-winning interior designer and celebrated tastemaker who is also an author, retailer, podcaster, blogger, and now lighting designer. Tune in to hear about her new lighting line with Visual Comfort & Co, how she manages her many businesses and juggles family life, and why she thinks designing is a little like dating.
In this episode we sit down with Katie Rosenfeld, the Boston-based designer behind some of our favorite rooms. Known for her no-holds-barred approach to pattern, color, and layering, Katie is a master at achieving that oft elusive zone where a room is both editorial and livable. Given the multifaceted nature of her interiors, it is no surprise that Katie herself is a renaissance woman with a quick-witted personality to boot. Tune in to learn and laugh!
It’s January, which means it’s time for "what’s in" and "what’s out” on the GUSSIE. In this episode, we break down the top design trends for 2022 (think brown furniture, matte paint, earth tones) and bid an overdue good riddance to the fads of yesteryear (buh-bye white shiplap!). We also reflect on how our culture — from hit shows to politics to cultural movements — directly impacts the design industry. What does 2022 have in store for the world of interiors? Tune-in to find out.
New sofa still in production? Carpet stuck somewhere on the high seas? We feel you. One of the many unpleasant by-products of the pandemic is the global supply chain crisis. This unprecedented interruption in the ability to “get stuff” has many industries reeling, including the design world. In this episode we tackle “the why” of this problem, and explain how our business has been uniquely impacted. We also discuss real-time solutions for designers and consumers alike.
And just like that…we are back for a third season of design tips, trends, and tangents. In this episode we discuss our off-season exploits in the world of design, and offer a sneak peak into the many exciting topics we plan to cover this season. Tune in to hear about Pamela’s eventful move into her new home, how our team rallied after our retail location was flooded, and why "delayed gratification" is our new design mantra.
Our final episode of Season Two is all about YOU! We love getting questions from our gussies, and in this episode we take on some of our favorite gussie inquiries. Can you use nickel and brass hardware in the same room? What about different kinds of wood finishes? Is there a trick to smart shopping at estate sales? What are the latest trends from High Point Market? For answers to these questions and more tune-in to this informative season finale!
In this episode we sit down with interior designer Robin Henry, a rising star in the biz whose playful use of pattern and color—alongside vintage and custom items—makes our GUSSIE hearts beat a little faster. In each of her spaces, Robin puts her knack for finding unique sources to good use, enhancing her rooms with bespoke light fixtures and other swoon-worthy, "one-of-a-kind" details. In our chat, Robin gives us the scoop on how she started out, what it’s like to run her own firm, and why she believes designers can literally “shop anywhere.” She also reveals some of her secret sources, so get ready to take notes!
All good design begins with inspiration, and often the most impactful “aha moments” take place far from home. In this episode, we explore the dynamic interiors of some of the great American hotels and inns—properties that are sure to awaken the design-junkie within. So where are we off to now that summer break is on the horizon? Tune-in to find out!
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