Clutter Bravado

This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with their dear friend and client Interior Designer Kourosh Babaeian (kbstudio.la), a young designer that has found the secret to staying busy and managing several projects at a time, while maintaining his inner child's desire to create beautiful spaces.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of hiring a designer rather than going it alone in designing one's own home. While some homeowners might want to DIY their home renovation, or decorate their home using the latest trends in home decor, Kourosh shares why this could be a huge mistake.

Stemming from his early childhood, Kourosh knew he was destined to be a successful designer. Through the power of raw talent, education at UCLA, and a willingness to ask questions, plus a hint of manifestation and a little luck, Kourosh remains in-demand as a hot young designer with an impressive portfolio.

This episode was filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA⁠

www.kimberlydenman.com⁠

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega

References:

*See Linked Podcasts*

Magic Mind

Tim Ferriss feat Rhonda Patrick

The Square

**Correction: released 2017**

The Triangle of Sadness

Eddington

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*Blending Psychology, Fashion, and Interiors*

This week, Elyse and Laurent are joined by renowned fashion stylist-turned-designer William Graper. William Graper [williamgraper.com] created a name for himself in the New York fashion scene early into his career, getting his foot in the door at Interview Magazine, followed by an impressive tenure at Conde Nast. Williams keen eye for details and styling brought him into the world of interiors almost reluctantly, where he is now able to blend his own impeccable taste with his education in psychology to create a unique "outside, in" approach to working with clients.

This interview was a fascinating departure from the usual conversation around the business of design, into the inner world of a designer who blends vulnerability, transparency, and a delicate touch to create homes that aren't just beautiful to photograph, but are meant to be lived in.

[https://www.instagram.com/william_graper]This episode was filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA⁠

www.kimberlydenman.com⁠

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega

References:

Eddington:

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/eddington

Ari Aster:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4170048/

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This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with co-founder of AAHA Studio [aaha.studio] Harper Halprin to address the latest developments with Case Study 2.0 [https://www.casestudy2.com/] , a post-fire rebuild effort for Altadena and Pacific Palisades that invited architects to create fire- and disaster-resistant homes that don't just Build Back Better, but create an accessible solution for future rebuild efforts. Harper Halprin discusses her origins as a student at USC who traveled abroad with her now husband and business partner Aaron Leshtz, developing her "style agnostic" design approach through international influence, and what it's like to balance a full house and family, a successful architecture and design business, as well as her own creative inspiration. This episode was filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA⁠www.kimberlydenman.com⁠Directed and Edited by Elyse CizekTheme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony VegaFind and Follow Clutter Bravado!Follow us at: YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ClutterBravadoInstagram:⁠⁠  instagram.com/clutterbravado  ⁠

This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with their favorite perfumier, founder of Perfumehead Daniel Patrick Giles. A former director in fashion and beauty, Daniel's passion for fragrance began in his early childhood and has come to fruition with the launch of Perfumehead, an LA-based luxury fragrance company that, while still in its youth, has developed a cult following of artists and tastemakers that in Los Angeles and beyond. Daniel shares his unique approach to creating these scents, starting with a script, and emotion, a visual inspiration, or a vibe, and utilizing color, sound, and texture to create an easily layered and wearable piece of olfactory art.

This episode was filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

www.kimberlydenman.com

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega

References:Perfumehead Icons

https://perfumehead.com/products/the-icons-collection

Perfumehead 1272

https://perfumehead.com/products/1272-cologne-extrait

Art of Elysium x Perfumehead

https://perfumehead.com/pages/the-art-of-elysium

A "White Lotus" style trip can change your career forever...just ask Peti Lau!

This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with Peti Lau, Executive Member of AAPIDA (Asian American Pacific Islander Design Alliance) (https://aapida.com/los-angeles) and self-proclaimed "Aristo-freak." Peti's international interior design work has been featured in publications including her recent cover of Luxe Magazine (https://luxesource.com/article/colorful-midcentury-modern-home-pasadena-peti-lau), Better Homes & Gardens, Modern Luxury, and more. Peti's unique sense of luxury and style is perfectly suited to an artistic, Bohemian lifestyle--one that she lives as well. In this episode, we talk travel, manifesting the career of your dreams, and not backing down when an opportunity comes your way.

This episode was filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

www.kimberlydenman.com

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega

References:

Mountainhead

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mountainhead

Sam Dever Podcast

https://www.thesamdeverpodcast.com/

Produce Your Passion

https://www.produceyourpassion.com/book

Wolf Bodison

https://www.instagram.com/wolfbodison

Luxe Magazine

https://luxesource.com/article/colorful-midcentury-modern-home-pasadena-peti-lau

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Wait, WHAT was she doing when she got hired to design SoHo House Nashville?!

This week, Elyse and Laurent are back from the break with their dear friend, Designer Alexandra Peck. (https://www.alexandrapeck.com/)

(https://www.instagram.com/alexandrapeckdesign/)

Alexandra is a brilliant young designer, having worked on prestigious projects like SoHo House Nashville, luxury apartments all over New York City, and is now making a name for herself in LA as an active member of the LA Design scene, working on rebuild projects in Pacific Palisades and more. The one throughline through her work-- Alexandra Peck does not shy away from making a bold statement. In this episode, Alexandra shares her experience growing up in North Carolina, exploring the world-renowned High Point Market, her love of French and American design, and delves deep into how she turns inspiration into rooms and homes that aren't afraid to make a bold statement.

This episode was filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

www.kimberlydenman.com

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega

References:

Kimberly Denman Grace Sofa: https://www.kimberlydenman.com/grace-product-page

High Point Market:

https://www.highpointmarket.org/

The White Lotus:

https://www.max.com/

Soho House Meat Packing District:

https://meatpacking-district.com/soho-house-new-york

Roosevelt Hotel:

https://www.thehollywoodroosevelt.com/hollywood-penthouses

https://www.spareroomhollywood.com/

Soho House Nashville:

https://www.alexandrapeck.com/soho-house-nashville

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This week, Laurent and Elyse revisit their trip to Palm Springs Modernism Week, sitting down with Kelly Golightly (https://www.instagram.com/kellygolightly) and Jaime Rummerfield of Save Iconic Architecture (https://www.instagram.com/saveiconicarchitecture).

Kelly Golightly is a Palm Springs Fashion icon, known for her modern-day Audrey Hepburn aesthetic and unique penchant for vintage style. Owner of Villa Golightly, a Palm Springs home-turned-showhouse by Christopher Kennedy (https://www.instagram.com/christopherkennedyinc), Kelly gives Clutter Bravado the inside-scoop about Palm Springs culture, fashion, style, and her favorite elements of MidCentury Modern Design before hosting the fundraiser party of the weekend for Save Iconic Architecture.

**Clutter Bravado is taking a short break and will be back June 24th with our next episode!**

Intro filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

Directed and edited by Elyse Cizek

References:

Kelly Golightly: https://kellygolightly.com

Villa Golightly: https://www.villagolightly.com/

Save Iconic Architecture: https://www.siaprojects.org/

Nike After Dark Tour: https://afterdarktour.nike.com/en/la

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This week, your hosts Elyse Cizek and Laurent Rebuffel sit down with seasoned designer David Dalton (daviddaltoninc.com) to talk about the deeper levels of interior design. How does interior design psychologically effect the way you live in your home? How does your mental and emotional health dictate how you choose to design your home? What are the biggest trends in interior design in 2025? How has the pandemic, economic insecurity, and personal challenges affected how we decorate and design our homes? David Dalton is an interior designer with over 30 years of experience in residential and commercial interior design and answers these questions and more.

David shares his experience working with celebrity clientele, and how to navigate big personalities in the design process, as well as how to design for commercial and residential clientele with their specific needs in mind.

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Episode filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA (kimberlydenman.com)

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

References:

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/opinion/trump-oval-office-rococo.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/style/ken-fulk-interior-design.html

This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with West Coast architect Geddes Ulinskas (https://www.ularch.com), known for his creative designs, elaborate watercolor renderings, and optimistic outlook for the future of Los Angeles residential architecture after the tragic fires in the Pacific Palisades. Geddes talks collaboration with interior designers, the differences between San Francisco and Los Angeles architecture and development, and what the future of the Pacific Palisades might look like through two major rebuild initiatives.

Episode filmed on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA

Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

References:

The Price of Everything Documentary https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7475540/

Clutter Bravado Ep 35: Is AI the Future of Art with Margaret Murphy https://youtu.be/Rmtx7mNJFAs

Case Study 2.0 https://casestudy2.com/

Save Iconic Architecture https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/real-estate/a63574081/jaime-rummerfield-save-iconic-architecture-los-angeles-interview/

After last week's rant on AI Art, Elyse began a discussion with her long-time friend Margaret Murphy, a multi-disciplinary visual artist, about the multi-faceted nature of AI Art and its potential future in the art world. Naturally, Elyse and Laurent insisted she join them on the podcast for an in-depth conversation about the use of AI as a medium for art and the value of a conceptual visual art piece created using algorithms.

In this conversation, they discuss the process of creating art using AI, the dangers of AI images circulating the internet, the frivolousness of AI "slop," and the limitations inherent in creating visual art with AI bots like Midjourney.

Episode Filmed on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA.

Episode Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek

Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega

References:

SF Decorator Showcase: https://www.decoratorshowcase.org/

Julie Rootes: https://www.instagram.com/julierootesinteriors/

Kathleen Navarra: https://www.instagram.com/navarradesign/

JKA: https://www.instagram.com/jkadesign/

Kelly Hohla: https://www.instagram.com/kellyhohla/

Lauren Berry: https://www.instagram.com/laurenberryinteriordesign/

Margaret Murphy Art:

https://www.instagram.com/margaretmurphyart/

https://margaretmurphy.xyz/

https://margaretonline.substack.com/