Inside Design Podcast

It all starts with an invisible idea. In today’s episode, we’re discussing the importance of showing up, having dreams and letting the universe do the rest. Our guest is Caroline Hipple, president of Norwalk Furniture, and she is sharing her amazing experience that started with opening one furniture store to managing hundreds of employees today. You will also hear how she manages to give them hope during different crises of the years and why giving back to the community is important.

Shay Geyer, designer and owner of IBB Design joins us in this week’s episode. IBB Design is a full-service fine furnishings boutique & design firm with a 90,000 sq. ft. showroom. Shay works on extensive residential and commercial projects around the country and is a Style Spotter Advisor at High Point Market. Style Spotters are home fashion leaders who showcase the top new styles of each High Point Market. They scour the Market to find their favorite products and top trends, these finds contribute to the two Style Reports that the HPMA produces. We discuss how the Style Spotters program has changed since 2013, what the role of a Style Spotter is today, and how to apply. Tune in for Spring Market trends and products Shay is most excited about!

Jill Seale, an artist, designer, and author, joins us in this week’s episode. We met Jill at a design event a couple of years ago, where she was one of the guest speakers. Her most recent work emphasizes marbling which has led her to incorporate textiles and a broader range of design to her work, such as botanicals, watercolors, and graphics. Stay tuned for this fascinating conversation with Jill!

As we discussed in our last episode about renovating vs. buying, Joann and I have spent the better part of the previous ten years making selections for renovations and new builds. Finishing touches are a daunting task when you aren’t in the business, so we thought we’d share some of our wisdom by chatting with Stacy Wray, our rep extraordinaire at ProSource Wholesale Marietta, Georgia. Stacy talks about being brave when it comes to your flooring, adding tiles to the walls, and the challenges that manufacturers face during the pandemic.

We are happy to introduce Katerina Rothman to our show today. She is the founder of Beflax Linen which offers 100% pure linen bedding and home décor products for bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms. Katerina talks about the importance and benefits of linen, how to choose a suitable fabric for your home, and styling tips using linen.

For our hundredth episode, we are so thrilled to have with us as a guest, Marlo Thomas. She is best remembered for her starring roles in television hits like That Girl and Free to Be... You and Me. She serves as the national outreach director for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and has now launched a collaboration with Williams-Sonoma. In this episode, Marlo shares with us her tips for entertaining guests, how to mix and match pieces for a beautiful setup, and stories behind the pieces in her collection.