Lightening a Living Room & Netflix’s “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model”

In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I share how much fun I’ve been having creating TikTok content for Uploft and invite listeners to submit their design questions, then dive into my current pop culture obsessions—the Olympics (especially figure skating) and Netflix’s new documentary Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model. I answer a […]

Entry Rugs & Renovating Someone Else’s Bathroom

In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I share how I’m fully in hibernation mode thanks to freezing temperatures and Olympic binge-watching, while also being completely glued to social media for updates on the shocking Nancy Guthrie case. Between juggling sick family members and recording late at night, I dive into listener Kassidi’s […]

Are These Chairs Trendy? & Netflix’s “Secret Mall Apartment”

In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I share how unexpectedly energized I’ve been by diving into TikTok for the first time, using it as a creative outlet for design inspiration, trend commentary, and playful content creation, before answering a listener’s question about whether French bistro–style X-back dining chairs are a fad (they’re […]

Trends For 2026, Part 2 & HBO’s “Heated Rivalry”

In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I’m recording from my bathroom on a snow day, juggling three kids, a flu quarantine, and cabin fever while diving into part two of my 2026 interior design trends report, where I break down what’s in, what’s questionable, and what I’m personally excited about—from going all-in […]

Trends For 2026, Part 1 & Hulu’s “The Fox Hollow Murders”

In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I dive into one of my favorite topics of the year—new design trends for 2026! I share six trends, from colorful cabinetry and curved furniture to pattern drenching and aged metals, offering my take on what works, what doesn’t, and how to incorporate these ideas thoughtfully. […]

Trends That Are Out for 2026

 In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I talk about why I finally joined TikTok and how balancing entrepreneurship, family, and creativity pushed me to get help and commit to daily content, then I dive into interior design trends that are officially “out” for 2026. I share my honest reactions—sometimes agreeing, sometimes […]

The Ultimate Window Primer & HBO’s “Secrets We Bury”

In this episode of the Uploft Interior Design Podcast, I begin by expressing my gratitude for the outpouring of support I’ve received after losing my beloved dog, Carson. I then dive into a design question from my friend Mike about choosing curtains for his living room, where I share tips on tackling tricky window treatments, […]

Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas That Wow Without the Stress

Martha Stewart Thanksgiving table and console from our Thanksgiving decorating ideas guide.

Between the cooking, the decorating, and the hosting, it’s easy to forget that this day is supposed to feel good, not like a marathon with pie at the finish line. These Thanksgiving decorating ideas focus on what actually matters: a table that looks beautiful but doesn’t block conversation, cookware you’ll be proud to leave out, […]

How to Mix High and Low-End Decor for a Luxe NYC Look

How to Mix High and Low-End Decor for a Luxe NYC Look

Want a home that screams expensive without the actual price tag? The secret isn’t only about where you shop. It’s about what interior designers call high-low decorating, where you mix high and low-end decor for that luxe NYC look. Combining affordable decor with investment pieces creates a home that looks luxe but doesn’t cost a […]

Affordable Interior Design: 4 Steps to a Cost-Conscious Home

affordable interior design lighting

Affordable Interior Design: Yes, You Can Have a Stylish Home Without Going Broke Having a gorgeous, well-designed home doesn’t require a celebrity-sized budget. You don’t need to shell out for designer everything or splurge on custom pieces to make your space feel polished, inviting, and totally you. Not when you follow our ultimate guide to […]