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The Design Log

24 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

Design your home. Design your style. Design your business. Design your life. 

Deep-ish, educational-ish and inspirational-ish conversations about life, work and home. We'll continue our chat with inspirational business owners, style makers and, most importantly, you! Grab a glass of wine and tune in as hostess/interior designer/Target lover, Lauren, shares all the bits that can help you simplify the steps to design your best life.  Cheers!

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021: BE MORE SOCIAL: 5 Ways To Up Your Engagement on Social Media

March 22, 2022 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.49 MB

Whether or not you consider yourself a “social media person” the hard truth is that social media is one of the top ways to grow your business and pull client’s to your front door, so to speak. The problem is, to most, social media can be overwhelming (this girl is nodding her head yes to that!) And with all of the ever changing algorithms and reels and hashtags it can feel as though we are never able to catch up.  We’re here to help by sharing 5 ways to not only up your engagement on social...

E-DESIGNER 101: Tips Whether You Want One or Are One!

March 02, 2022 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.48 MB

In 2020, we saw the rise of the virtual interior designer. In 2021, we saw that service THRIVE. And in 2022, we still have some people who are a little wary of the whole thing. Today, we’re sending some tips your way whether you are looking to hire a virtual designer or are wanting to grow your own virtual interior design business.   020 HWP: E-DESIGNER 101: Tips Whether You Want One or Are One! There are so many examples of things that went from in-store, in-office, in-person only to ONLI...

HWP: MEREDITH HUCK: Taking The Leap, Healthy Boundaries + Keeping Kind

February 15, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

Lemme tell you my new friend, Meredith.  She is truly all the things good that we need in the interior design world. She believes in what she does (as she should - her designs are gorge!), cheers on other designers and creatives along the way and probably needs a soda stream sponsorship ASAP.  In all seriousness, I’m lucky to have her on the podcast as the creative force behind House of Huck. Founded in 2020, House of Huck creates timeless spaces focusing on functionality and beauty while ...

MEREDITH HUCK: Taking The Leap, Healthy Boundaries + Keeping Kind

February 15, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

Lemme tell you my new friend, Meredith.  She is truly all the things good that we need in the interior design world. She believes in what she does (as she should - her designs are gorge!), cheers on other designers and creatives along the way and probably needs a soda stream sponsorship ASAP.  In all seriousness, I’m lucky to have her on the podcast as the creative force behind House of Huck. Founded in 2020, House of Huck creates timeless spaces focusing on functionality and beauty while ...

Virtual Design: Creating Your Home in the Zoom Era

February 02, 2022 21:00 - 11 minutes - 7.58 MB

We’re one month into this new year and  many many… many… many months into still figuring out how to run our lives in a chaotic time.  Zoom meetings are still a consistent means of communication on my weekly calendar, which begs the questions: what is your zoom background? Is it a curated one that can hide whatever is happening behind you or have you found the perfectly styled nook to look forever chic in your leggings with a blazer look?  The large boom in virtual life has not only brought ...

DIMENSION 101: Proper Furniture Spacing

January 12, 2022 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.58 MB

Have you ever been in a home that just feels right? One where chairs pull out easily from the dining table and conversation can be made without shouting across the living room? Well there are reasons for that, and they probably have a lot to do with spacing and placement. Following a few simple guidelines will make a world of difference in the functionality of your home’s layout.  SHOW NOTES We’re coming to you today with our friends at WINC. Try it now for $20 OFF your first case. In gen...

017 HWP: DIMENSION 101: Proper Furniture Spacing

January 12, 2022 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.6 MB

Have you ever been in a home that just feels right? One where chairs pull out easily from the dining table and conversation can be made without shouting across the living room? Well there are reasons for that, and they probably have a lot to do with spacing and placement. Following a few simple guidelines will make a world of difference in the functionality of your home’s layout.  SHOW NOTES We’re coming to you today with our friends at WINC. Try it now for $20 OFF your first case. In gen...

New Home, New You: 3 Resolutions For A Better Home in 2022!

January 04, 2022 08:00 - 9 minutes - 6.7 MB

New Years Resolutions are soooooo 2019 - right?! I swear that every year since then, I’ve made some baller resolutions only to have to pivot a TON in order to make myself feel somewhat like I’ve hit the goal. That’s the real lesson, I suppose. Learning to pivot when option A + B are completely unfathomable.  Well, we dont want you to have any resolution pressure on yourself, so we’re giving you the one space where resolutions can run wild and free with the actual possibility to achieve.  2...

015 HWP: INTERIOR STYLE FORECAST: Design Trends To Look For In 2022

November 30, 2021 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.34 MB

I’m not sure how this is going to make you feel, babes, but 2022 in just a hair over month away. Seriously! I’m speaking this and I can’t even believe it - in so many ways it feels like time is going too fast and too slow at the same time - but here we are. If December is anything like the rest of this year, we’ll be blinking and waking up to the new year, so we wanted YOU to get ahead of the game. Today, we’re sharing with you your sneak peek to the home design trends of 2022. 

014 HWP: MADELINE ENG: Branding, Vibes + Finding Room At The Table

November 23, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

From the East Coast to Los Angeles and finally to Seattle, Madeline Eng had been honing her craft in the art world and has finally set her mark on what she loves (and what she doesn’t!) This is a great listen for anyone wanting to follow their passion and put in the work to make it a business. 

THANKSGIVING PREP: Home Edition

November 16, 2021 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.27 MB

Have you gotten your Turkey Day essentials yet? We’re not talking pumpkin puree or stuffing - we’re talking about the real showstoppers: those details of your home that you may not be focusing on as the season of guesting is among us.  We want to chat those 4 things that guests really notice about your homes and how to make those showstoppers this holiday season without breaking the bank - because we’re got a lot more of the season to spend that hard earned money on, honeys! SHOW NOTES 3 ...

LAUREN DEBELLO: Home Design + The Homes of Housewives

November 09, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

MEET LAUREN Lauren DeBello Interiors is a Nashville based full service interior design studio founded in 2016. My aesthetic is organic, modern, relaxed and clean. I am very inspired by the west coast. I believe in mixing the old with the new. I believe in blending textures, colors and patterns to create depth and interest. I believe in creating something new, yet timeless. Above all, I believe in bringing my clients’ dreams to life.

UN-POPULAR: The Unpopular Design Opinions From Our Listeners

November 02, 2021 16:00 - 11 minutes - 7.71 MB

From the art deco of the 1920’s to the 1970’s use of mustard cabinetry to the shiplap as a go-to design styles of today, over the years or century, for that matter, popular interior design styles have taken shape. Love them or Hate them, you saw them everywhere, well - today, we’re sharing with you some of YOUR current unpopular design opinions of current styles… let’s see where you stand! SHOW NOTES Our FAVE Martini Glasses  A+Co Wallpaper Round Up Our Guide to Open Shelving

TV VS. REALITY: The Real About Working With An Interior Designer

October 26, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.73 MB

Reno My Rental, Love It Or List It, Queer Eye, Fixer Upper, Extreme Home Makeover… and so on and so on. These are just a handful of the many Home Makeover shows out there to binge - and babes, have we been bingeing! Now more than ever, more and more amazing design inspiration television is out there at our fingertips virtually driving us into home projects, hiring designers and believing we can tackle an entire remodel before we ever need to refill out glass of wine… today, we’re chatting ab...

KIRSTEN SADLIER: A 10/10 Mindset + Turning Passion Into A Thriving Business

October 19, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

We are so lucky today to get to share with you a chat with an amazingly talented artist - Kirsten Sadlier of her own art studio, Kirsten Sadlier Art.  We’re all over the spectrum on topics from how creates such personal touches in commissioned pieces, how being a new mom was a catalyst for opening up her mind to shifting to abstract art and how her 10/10 mindset helped turn her passion into a thriving business. While you listen, join us in sipping on a Kin Spritz from Kin Euphorics - the n...

DON'T SKIMP ON THE DEETS: The #1 Thing You Cannot Skip When Styling A Home

October 12, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.31 MB

When it comes to your home or a home that you’re designing, you put together your list, spreadsheet doc or whatever you use to organize your needs and bam - you’ve got everything you need selected, shopped and ready for install. But… once the delivery team comes and go, it doesn’t quite hit the visionary perfection you hand in mind.  Well, today we’re chatting about that important piece of home glues it all together. In fact, it’s the #1 thing you cannot skip when styling a home! Our Favor...

HIT SUBSCRIBE: The Need To Know of All Things Email Lists!

September 28, 2021 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.57 MB

On May 27, 2020 I sent out my very first email for my brand spanking new email it. My list consisted of the friends + family I asked to sign up - and/or signed up for them.  The body of the email was basically a verbatim sample of their text that I tried to make sound a little like me. It was rough, I had no idea what I was doing and one of my best friends unsubscribed after two emails. I was clearly crushing it…  It took me about 6 months to really figure out how amazing email marketing is...

LIZ POWELL: Creating A Timeless Vision For Business + Homes

September 21, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

We’re so excited to have the one and only Liz Powell of Liz Powell Design on our podcast today! She is truly an inspiration for all of us. Starting her own design firm just four short years ago (after raising a family, mind you!) she is now over 250 projects deep with her timeless approach to design.  We can’t wait for you to hear us chat about: her thoughts on all white kitchens what gets her in the best design head space tips for all of you budding designers out there! SHOW NOTES “I ...

SHIFTING MINDET: How To Better Your Headspace For Your Hustle

September 14, 2021 18:00 - 11 minutes - 8.06 MB

I don’t know about you, but when starting my own business really started changing from a-small-idea to a need-to-do, it had a lot to do with how burnt out I was from my 9 to 5. While I was pretty clear minded when I started out, and knew that it wasn’t going to be some easy push to glory, I found myself starting to hit those similar burnt out feelings I had before.  The difference this time? I knew that the only person who could change this pattern was me. Today, we’re sharing our the key m...

BEFORE WE FALL: 4 Tips To Transition Your Home Into Fall

September 07, 2021 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

I have a theory that our society is filled with people who fall within one of two categories: those who wait until September 22nd to finally accept that summer is over and those who have been chugging those pumpkin spice lattes since their mid-August return.  While I would most likely associate myself with the first category, I find nothing wrong with starting the prep work to start emulating one of my favorite season throughout our homes and beyond. If you’re looking to to create a sprink...

QUICK DESIGN QUESTIONS: Rapid Fire with Lauren!

August 31, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

Being a designer, almost everywhere I go I get some sort of question regarding how to style or design someone’s home.  I get it - it is not easy to get your home together, even if you’re running around with a vision board and a specific style. Putting it together can be overwhelming and time consuming.  Today, we’re coming at you with 15 questions that we’ve received in a little rapid fire pace that will hopefully help you!

RENTAL RENOVATIONS: Customizing Your Rental And Still Getting Your Deposit Back!

August 24, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.86 MB

House Whine is here and we are giving you THREE amazing tricks to make your rental renovation look like a your ideal space and keep that lovely landlord as happy as can be while handing back that security deposit that we’re not open for losing! Let’s dive right in!

ELEVATED BASICS: 4 Marketing Tactics That Will Work For You

August 16, 2021 17:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

There are so many marketing approaches out there that, while work for some, can be a bit overwhelming. When you go back to the basics, you’re able to simplify and amplify your outreach all while growing your marketing abilities.   I want to share with you my FOUR favorite marketing tactics that have been my go-tos that parallel the basics with a side of elevated content. In order for us all to grow our businesses, it’s important to honor the basics while learning about new marketing strateg...

HEY GIRL HEY: Creativepreneurs, Cocktails + The Business of Home

August 16, 2021 17:00 - 2 minutes - 1.54 MB

I think it was 2015 when I was sitting at a table with three of my friends - a couple bottles of wine deep - and the idea of starting a podcast came to light. I was the only person who was still completely lost on podcasts, so I didn’t think much of it at the time.  We didn’t start that podcast, instead I moved across the country and almost 6 years later podcasts are my personal lifeline. While I didn’t take that leap then, It’s never too late and i’m taking it now and I am soooo excited to...