Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!

Today we are joined by Chandler Prewitt, a New Mexico–based designer whose work is deeply rooted in place, materiality, and art. After formative years in San Francisco working alongside leading designers, he returned to the Southwest in 2013 to establish his own studio. His background spans interior design, home staging, project management, furniture design, fine art consultation—shaping a practice grounded in curation, with a strong sensitivity to architecture and craftsmanship.

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⏰ Timestamps:

• 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner
• 00:22: Guest Introduction: Chandler's Background
• 24:49: Guest Vice
• 26:10: Confession #1: Discovery Call Took A Dark Turn
• 44:09: Confession #2: Scammed By My Contractor
• 59:42: Guest Questions
• 64:46: What Made Chandler Feel

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• Instagram: @chandler_prewitt
• Website: chandlerprewitt.com

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• 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 we’re joined by James Hunter, design director for The Wiseman Group. With formal training in art education and textile & surface design, he brings a strong sense of scale, color, and proportion to his work, and a perspective shaped by extensive travel and time spent living all around the country. He has been widely published, is a two-time Luxe Gold List honoree, and has been recognized as part of Architectural Digest’s AD100.

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⏰ Timestamps:

• 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner
• 00:22: Guest Introduction: James' Background
• 21:52: Guest Vice
• 23:30: Confession #1: Kleptomaniac
• 38:42: Confession #2: Drunk On Site
• 48:51: Guest Questions
• 58:16: What Made James Feel

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• Instagram: @the_wiseman_group
• Website: wisemangroup.com

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Designer Receiving

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• Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer
• Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!

Today we’re joined by Diana Wagenbach, founder and principal designer of Studio W, a full-service residential architectural and interior design studio based in Hinsdale, Illinois. With a background in business and years of experience in the design industry, she launched her firm in 2020 and has since built a reputation for her timeless, bespoke approach to design, and is recognized as a Feature Designer in the AD Pro Directory.

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⏰ Timestamps:

• 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner
• 00:22: Guest Introduction: Diana's Background
• 24:45: Guest Vice
• 25:53: Confession #1: I Went Undercover to Save $50k
• 42:01: Confession #2: Fossilized Hoarding House
• 50:15: Guest Questions
• 56:01: What Made Diana Feel

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• Instagram: @studiow_chicago
• Website: studiowchicago.com

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Designer Receiving

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• Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!

Today we’re joined by Jenny Brown, founder of Chicago-based Jenny Brown Designs. She launched her studio in 2010 after nearly a decade working with high-end residential design firms in both Chicago and San Francisco. Since then, she’s worked on a wide range of residential and commercial projects, and is known for interiors that feel traditionally rooted yet fresh, creating spaces that are both chic and inviting.

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⏰ Timestamps:

1. 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner
2. 00:22: Guest Introduction: Jenny's Background
3. 19:00: Guest Vice
4. 25:41: Confession #1: The Other Woman
5. 42:07: Confession #2: Design to Daycare
6. 55:56: Guest Questions
7. 73:32: What Made Jenny Feel

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1. Instagram: @jennybrowndesigns
2. Website: jennybrown.com

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3. Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!

Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Zoe Lowres, co-founder of Programa, our amazing partner and sponsor. Zoe originally started her career in marketing before following her creative side into interior design, studying at Billy Blue College of Design and going on to work in both residential and hospitality design in Melbourne, Australia. With experience both inside design studios and now building tools for the industry, Zoe brings a unique perspective on the creative and operational sides of running a design business, and we’re excited to have her here today.

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⏰ Timestamps:

1. 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner
2. 00:22: Guest Introduction: Zoe's Background
3. 20:04: Guest Vice
4. 21:37: Confession #1: The Lockdown Leak
5. 28:07: Confession #2: A Hostage Situation
6. 47:13: Guest Questions
7. 67:12: What Made Zoe Feel

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1. Instagram: @programahq
2. Website: programa.com

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2. Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer
3. Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!

Today we’re joined by Amy Vermillion, designer and founder of Charlotte-based Amy Vermillion Interiors. Amy is recognized for her expertise in renovation and new construction and her mastery of color, texture, and scale. Her work has been celebrated regionally and nationally, featured in The New York Times Magazine, and she’s a two-time Contractor of the Year Award winner.

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⏰ Timestamps:

1. 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner
2. 00:22: Guest Introduction: Amy's Background
3. 36:26: Confession #1: Labor Stalled My Install
4. 43:13: Industry Talk
5. 56:39: Guest Questions
6. 68:30: What Made Amy Feel

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1. Instagram: @amyvermillioninteriors
2. Website: https://www.amyvermillion.com/

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2. Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer
3. Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!

Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Kelli Lamb, Editorial Director and Co-Principal of Rue Magazine, a leading voice in approachable, beautifully curated interior design. For over a decade, Kelli has helped shape Rue’s signature voice, and is also the author of Home with Rue: Style for Everyone, a guide packed with expert tips, designer insights, and hundreds of stunning interiors to help readers create spaces they truly love.

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⏰ Timestamps:

1. 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner
2. 00:22: Guest Introduction: Kelli's Background
3. 14:43: Guest Vice
4. 19:28: Confession #1: America's Most Wanted
5. 35:19: Confession #2: The Runaway
6. 43:40: Guest Questions
7. 75:42: What Made Kelli Feel

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1. Instagram: @kellilamb_
2. Website: ruemag.com

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2. Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer
3. Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!

Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Sarah Annand, an artist and textile designer, and founder of OAT Studio. Her textiles are created with an architectural influence, and designed and made in Australia. With a background in art, photography, and over a decade in the textile industry, her work reflects a lifelong fascination with design, Canberra’s modernist and brutalist structures, and a thoughtful, considered use of color.

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⏰ Timestamps:

1. 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner
2. 00:22: Guest Introduction: Sarah's Background
3. 19:33: Guest Vice
4. 22:36: Confession #1: The Reveal That Revealed Too Much
5. 30:38: Confession #2: Why Designers (& Divorces) Exist
6. 41:49: Guest Questions
7. 57:10: What Made Sarah Feel

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1. Instagram: @oat_studio
2. Website: https://oatstudio.com.au/

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3. Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!

This episode is a special one. Gracie and Caroline have a candid (and a little bit emotional) conversation about the past, present, and future. Favorite memories, least favorite memories, and everything in between.

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⏰ Timestamps:

1. 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner
2. 00:22: Guest Introduction: Gracie Returns
3. 08:09: How It Started
4. 17:17: Advice
5. 32:01: Gracie Asks Questions
6. 38:17: Memories & The Future
7. 42:25: Final Thoughts

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3. Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!

Today, host Caroline Turner by Hema Persad, founder of Sagrada Studio. After starting her career as an attorney, Hema transitioned into fashion, spending years styling A-list celebrities and major campaigns before moving into interior design in 2021. She now leads residential and commercial projects across the country through Sagrada Studio, a practice rooted in the belief that our homes and creative spaces are sacred, and designed with a focus on culture, luxury, and comfort.

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⏰ Timestamps:

1. 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner
2. 00:22: Guest Introduction: Hema's Background
3. 17:43: Guest Vice
4. 19:33: Confession #1: Frenemy Sabotage
5. 44:06: Confession #2: The Wallpaper Nightmare
6. 54:04: Guest Questions
7. 62:00: What Made Hema Feel

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1. Instagram: @hemaapersad
2. Website: SagradaStudio.com

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2. Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer
3. Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography