About this episode

Caroline and Paloma discuss the challenges of design in extreme heat while highlighting valuable splurges and design principles.

Caroline and Paloma battle triple-digit heat, post-surgery recovery, and a case of TikTok-certified “tech neck” before celebrating the multigenerational client relationships that make interior design feel like a family affair. Then they reveal the things truly worth the splurge—from French butter and signature fragrance to the perfect white T-shirt, an indestructible suitcase, and the workout subscription the internet loves to hate. They close with two artful new collaborations and a master class in scale, proving that when in doubt, go bigger, hide the lamp harp, and never underestimate the diagnostic powers of a cardboard box. Help us row the Podcast! We would be so grateful if you take a minute to subscribe, like, rate, review and download! Subscribe to The Install Edit on Substack! YouTube: @theinstalldesignpodcast Instagram: @theinstallpodcast Tik Tok: @theinstallpocast Paloma: www.palomacontreras.com Instagram: @palomacontrerasdesign Tik Tok: @palomacontrerasdesign ShopMy: @palomacontreras Caroline: www.carolinegidiere.com Instagram: @carolinegidieredesign Tik Tok: @carolinegidieredesignbts Shop My: @carolinegidiere Chapters 00:13 — Heat Wave 02:44 — Highs & Lows 04:45…

People in this episode

Hosts: Caroline, Paloma

Topics covered

• interior design
• client relationships
• splurge-worthy items
• artful collaborations
• scale in design

Keywords

• interior design
• client relationships
• splurge
• art collaborations
• scale

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: TikTok, Substack, YouTube

Products: French butter, signature fragrance, perfect white T-shirt, indestructible suitcase, workout subscription

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