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EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 31 MIN

Screen Style….Design in Pop Culture

from Boulevard Beat · host Meghan Blum and Krissa Rossbund

In this festive, feel-good episode of Boulevard Beat, Krissa, Liz, and Meghan dive into the unforgettable interiors that have defined TV, film, and pop culture. From the iconic Chicago charm of the Home Alone house to the whimsy of Practical Magic, the timeless Manhattan apartments of Sex and the City, and the cozy perfection of The Holiday, the trio explores how on-screen spaces shape the way we dream about, design, and live in our own homes.They also unpack the subtle design storytelling behind shows like Gossip Girl, I Love Lucy, and The Cosby Show, and revisit beloved Nancy Meyers classics that continue to influence modern interiors decades later. It’s a nostalgic, design-nerd-approved conversation celebrating the way pop culture makes interiors memorable, magical, and deeply personal.Street Style Takeaways: Iconic design lasts decadesHomes like the Home Alone house or Amanda’s LA home in The Holiday remain relevant because they balance warmth, intention, and classic style.Design in pop culture reflects personalityFrom Carrie Bradshaw’s lived-in charm to Samantha’s bold urban glam, interiors often act as character development tools as much as wardrobe does.Nancy Meyers perfected the “comfort-set aesthetic”Her homes — Hamptons coastal in Something’s Gotta Give or the split-world cottages in The Holiday — continue to shape what people crave: light, symmetry, softness, and soul.Art plays a starring roleShows like Gossip Girl and The Cosby Show used real, notable artists and pieces, making collecting and appreciating art feel accessible and aspirational.Pop culture sparks real-life design trendsWhether it’s English cottage romanticism, Manhattan opulence, or classic Americana, these visual stories influence how people want to live today — cozy, collected, and character-rich.Save 15% site wide at ⁠www.houseofblum.com⁠ with promo code beat15!Or you can use this link- ⁠https://houseofblum.com/discount/beat15⁠!Connect with the Hosts ⁠https://www.instagram.com/boulevardbeatpodcast/⁠ Connect with Meghan Blum Interiors ⁠https://www.instagram.com/meghanbluminteriors/⁠Connect with House of Blum ⁠https://www.instagram.com/shophouseofblum/⁠ Connect with Krissa Rossbund. ⁠https://www.instagram.com/krissa_rossbund/⁠ Episode Website ⁠https://www.blvdbeat.com/about⁠ 

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