Design. Drink. Dish.

Join John and Wendy as they cozy up with a hot toddy and dive into the real side of interior design. They break down what design school actually teaches you, what it completely leaves out, and why hands on experience matters more than any textbook. They also go deeper into how designers charge for their services, the reality behind markups and logistics, and the truth about install day and why it’s the most stressful part of the job. Plus, they answer a listener question about what it feels like when a design presentation gets rejected and how they pivot when that happens.

Cocktail: Hot Toddy
 2 oz Angel’s Envy whiskey
 1 tablespoon honey
 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
 6 oz hot water

Stir all ingredients together in a mug, garnish with a lemon slice if desired, and enjoy warm.

Join John and Wendy as they sip a fall inspired whiskey cocktail and dive into the not so sexy but super important side of materials. They break down what a dye lot actually is, why it can make or break your project, and how to avoid expensive mistakes with flooring, tile, and wallpaper. Then they jump into the truth about porcelain for countertops and fireplaces, why builders push back, and the real pros and cons you should know. They also walk through what to look for when selecting wood floors for your home, from plank width and length to wear layers and grades, plus a listener question on designing around kids and pets with smart fabric and rug choices.

Cocktail: Pear Pressure
 2 oz Misunderstood Ginger Spiced Whiskey
 1.5 oz pear liqueur or pear brandy
 0.5 oz simple syrup
 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
 1 sprig rosemary

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice, shake well, strain into a chilled glass, and garnish with rosemary.

Join John and Wendy on this halloween edition of design drink and dish as we discuss design trends that won't stay burried, haunted homes, design choices that will haunt us in our sleep and endless client revisions and how to handle them. 

Cocktail: Crisp Apple Spritz 2oz prosecco 2oz of crisp apple club soda (olipop) 1/2oz orange juice

pour over ice, stir and garnish with an orange wedge

Join John and Wendy as they discuss mixing metals in a design, contractors going behind your back to the client and the craziest design requests we've gotten from our clients. This weeks drink is the espresso martini. 

Cocktail: Espresso Martini 1oz espresso 2oz kettle One Vodka 1oz Khalua

shake with ice and double strain your coktail into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with three espresso beans

Join John and Wendy as they discuss their top three design pet peeves. we discuss our mistakes we've made and talk about our thoughts on matching furniture sets. We will dish it all over one of our favorite cocktails...the old fashioned.

Cocktail: Old fashioned Sugar cube into glass with 4 dashes of bitters and splash of water 2oz rye bourbon Place a large cube of ice inside your glass Take an orange peel and express oils around your rim Garnish with an orange peel and cherry Smoke it if desired. 

Join John and Wendy as they discuss whether or not it's a good idea to tag or credit your junior designers on projects they've worked on. We will also dive into our thoughts on Artificial intelligence in the industry and some of our red flags we look for when meeting a potential client. Cocktail: Hugo Spritz 1 Oz St. Germain 4 Oz Prosecco 2 Oz Club Soda Pour over ice and garnish with a sprig or two of mint and a lime wedge if desired.

Join John and Wendy as they discuss design consultations, different countertop edge profiles and whether or not dining rooms are being phased out in modern design all while crafting a summer classic...the gin and tonic Cocktail: Gin and Tonic 2 Oz Engine Gin 4 Oz Fever tree tonic Pour over ice and squeeze a wedge of fresh lime into the glass and garnish with a lime wheel.

A sneak peak at what's ahead...