Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!

Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Lauren Lothrop Caron, founder of Studio Laloc, a Seattle-based interiors firm celebrated for its richly layered, timeless spaces. Lauren shares how she transitioned from fashion to interiors, why she believes every home deserves soul and depth, and how she balances classic design principles with real-life client needs. She and Caroline explore the emotional rhythms of long-term projects, the power of patience, and the magic that happens when clients lean into trust.

Caroline also reads two shocking anonymous confessions — first, a designer whose client discovered hidden cameras planted in her walls by her husband, and second, a story about an architect who told a client she didn’t need a designer at all… because Pinterest exists.

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⏰ Timestamps:

• 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner
• 00:22: Guest introduction: Lauren’s path from fashion to interiors
• 12:19: Vice: Lauren’s personal indulgence
• 20:23: Confession #1: Cameras hidden in the walls
• 32:09: Confession #2: Architect dismisses designers in favor of Pinterest
• 54:39: Audience questions
• 66:20: Things that made Lauren feel

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📲 Stay inspired—follow Lauren for beautifully collected, timeless interiors:

• Instagram: @studiolaloc
• Website: studiolaloc.com

Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.

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📝 Credits:

• Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer
• Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer
• Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!

Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Maegan Blau, founder of Blue Copper Design, a Phoenix-based designer known for her vibrant, modern take on accessible and inclusive spaces. Maegan shares her journey from navigating her own wheelchair-accessible home renovation to building a design philosophy rooted in creativity, adaptability, and the belief that accessibility can still be beautiful. Caroline and Maegan dive deep into advocating for clients, redefining what “livable design” means, and designing spaces that honor every stage of a person’s life.

Caroline also reads two anonymous confessions — the first from a designer who kept hearing voices in an old home, and the second involving a client who, during a site visit, revealed an unexpected surprise… an ankle monitor.

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⏰ Timestamps:

• 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner
• 00:22: Guest introduction: Sarah’s background and path into editorial design
• 18:03: Maegan Blau's Vice
• 20:37: Confession #1: Voices in an old home
• 27:52: Confession #2: Client with an ankle monitor
• 37:07: Questions
• 63:18: What made Maegan Feel

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📲 Stay inspired—follow Maegan for bold, accessible design insights:

• Instagram: @bluecopperdesign
• Website: bluecopper.design

Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.

Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.

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✨ Sponsored By:

Programa, "Use code 'CONFESSIONS25' at checkout for 25% off an annual subscription.

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💌 Connect with Us:

• Follow us on Instagram and TikTok
• Join the conversation in our Facebook Group!
• Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here

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📝 Credits:

• Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer
• Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer
• Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!

Today, host Caroline Turner sits down with Sarah Lyon, a writer, editor, stylist, and design-obsessed creative whose work has appeared in Apartment Therapy, The Spruce, Domino, and more. Sarah shares how she carved out a career at the intersection of interiors and storytelling, why she loves highlighting real homes, and what she’s learned from stepping into countless personal spaces. Caroline and Sarah dive into the realities of styling, navigating client expectations, and the surprising emotional layers behind their work.

And of course,Caroline reads two anonymous confessions from fellow designers: one about discovering a client’s literal ashes hidden inside their antique furniture, and another about stumbling upon a rare tapestry without realizing how valuable it truly was.

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⏰ Timestamps:

• 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner
• 00:22: Guest introduction: Sarah’s background and path into editorial design
• 26:01: Sarah's Vice
• 28:11: Confession #1: Designing with the dead: Ashes hidden in a client’s antique furniture
• 33:01: Confession #2: The rare tapestry find I didn’t know was priceless
• 43:30: Questions
• 50:59: What made Sarah feel

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📲 Stay inspired—follow Sarah for beautifully told design stories:

• Instagram: @sarahlyon9
• Website: sarahilyon.com

Got a juicy confession or design dilemma? Submit anonymously here.

Help others find us! Give us a quick rating or review on your pod platform - we appreciate every one of you.

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💌 Connect with Us:

• Follow us on Instagram and TikTok
• Join the conversation in our Facebook Group!
• Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here

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📝 Credits:

• Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer
• Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer
• Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography