the GUSSIE

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!

In this episode we sit down with Liz Eichholz, co-founder of Weezie, a luxury towel company that is shaking up the industry with its plush, easily customizable wares. Joining us from her beautiful home in Savannah, Georgia Liz gives us the gussie on all things Weezie—from starting the company with longtime friend, Lindsey Johnson, to launching new product collaborations, and much much more. Tune-in to find out why we think every gussie needs to know about Weezie Towels.

For fashion designers, there’s Fashion Week. For interior designers? It’s all about High Point Market, the design industry's biannual furniture show. In this episode, we peel back the curtain and give you a no-holds-barred look at what really happens at market. Of course we couldn’t wrap this episode without gussie-ing about our own favorite memories from markets’ past. Get ready to laugh, this is a fun one GUSSIE fans!

In this episode, we sit down with Katie Leede, principal of the NYC/Hamptons-based design and textiles firm, Katie Leede and Company. Known for her sophisticated, worldly, and yet relaxed interiors, Katie’s designs are very much a reflection of her own love of global travel and collecting. A born aesthete, Katie’s appreciation for beauty has been the driving force behind her ever-evolving and expanding career. Joining us from Sag Harbor, Katie talks to us about her many passions, including her newly discovered love of shopkeeping. We also delve into her design process and learn how she skillfully creates a shorthand with new clients. What’s next for Katie? Tune-in to find out!

Spring is in the air, ushering in a time of hope, renewal, and - most importantly - a wardrobe refresh (jk but not really). And for design junkies, all this change means it's time for some new design obsessions. In this episode, we divulge our most recent fixations, including painted tubs, fluted sinks, fringed chairs, tortoise anything, and much, much more. Tune in to hear the full list of items we are currently coveting!

In this episode we cajole decorated Jacksonville designer, Andrew Howard, to take an hour out of his busy schedule to gussie with us. Well known for family-friendly designs that are bold and lively yet relaxed, Andrew’s happy interiors give us all the feels. Plus, he’s funny. Great taste and a sense of humor, what more could a couple of design junkie podcasters ask for!?

The study of interior design is more than a catalogue of beautiful rooms. It is a window into the values of our culture, what we care about in any given snapshot in time. No room embodies this more than the “Family Room”—a modern invention that reflects the casualization of home life, and a renewed focus on family. In this episode, we breakdown the components of a well-designed Family Room. From layouts to sofas, coffee tables, storage pieces, and much, much more, we go deep into the room that has become the epicenter of a happy home.

In this episode, we are joined by the talented (and hilarious) Anderson Somerselle, who launched his eponymous digital showroom earlier this year. A veteran of prestigious textile houses Holland & Sherry and John Rosselli & Associates, Anderson takes us through the various stages of his career, gives us a glimpse at his life at the famed D&D Building in NYC, and tells us why he was motivated to set out on his own. Get ready to laugh and learn!

Responsible for many of our favorite textiles, famed design house “Schumacher” has long been synonymous with style. In this episode, we sit down with Tori Mellot, Schumacher’s Style Director, who is smart, funny, and simply the chicest girl around. Nothing is off-limits in our chat with Tori, which includes a look back at her time at Domino & Trad Home, a window into the exciting things happening at Schumacher, and an important conversation about what it means to be a working mom in the midst of a pandemic.

Great design starts with a clean slate. The good news? Getting rid of what you don’t need is an easy and free way to enhance your home life. In this episode we take you behind the scenes of our primary bathroom purge (calling all shampoo hoarders!). We also tackle listener questions on wallpaper, coffee table styling, and faux plants. But first and foremost, we opine on the very “undesigny” topic of Britney Spears. Come for the Britney, stay for the design.

In this episode we welcome Nashville-based, mega designer Lori Paranjape, known affectionately within the industry (and to her many Insta fans) as “Mrs. Paranjape.” Recognized for her signature, “new classic” aesthetic, Lori is as fresh and fun as her gorgeous interiors. A natural storyteller, Mrs. Paranjape takes us behind the scenes of a high-end install, shares the secret behind her success, and reminds us of the why in design (hint: it’s not all about the shiny wallpaper). Get ready to take notes GUSSIE fans!