PODCAST · arts
Clutter Bravado
by Elyse Cizek , Laurent Rebuffel
A Podcast on Living and DesignHosts Laurent Rebuffel of Kimberly Denman Studio and Decorator Elyse Cizek explore the humanness of Art, Design, and Home
Episodes
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Clutter Bravado Ep 64: What You NEED to Know Before Hiring a Designer with Coco Greenblum
Thinking of hiring a designer? There are a few things Luxe NEXT 2026 and AD Pro designer Coco Greenblum wants you to know. This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with Los Angeles Designer Coco Greenblum. Growing her career in Texas, Georgia, and ultimately California, Coco Greenblum has worked…
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Clutter Bravado Ep 63: Engineering Magic Through Art with Christina Craemer
This week, Laurent and Elyse sit down with Fine Artist, Architect, Structural Engineer, and Designer Christina Craemer to talk magic. Having begun her career in engineering and in the medical sales industry, Christina's evolution to fine art is not as unexpected as one might think. Finding...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 62: From Fashion to Landscape with Mo Helmi
This week, Elyse and Laurent catch up about the coming Oscar season and sit down with Mo Helmi, fashion designer-turned-landscape artist who finds the relationship between the natural world and the fashion world to be a symbiotic exchange of inspiration. While fashion designers have often pulled...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 61: Finding Poetry in the Every-Day with Jason Koharik
After a short hiatus, Elyse and Laurent are back with Artist and Designer Jason Koharik. Inspired by his blue-collar upbringing and his penchant to search for the poetry in all things, Jason effortlessly blends whimsy and beauty into lighting and furniture designs that transcend genre and trend....
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Clutter Bravado Ep 60: Is Content Creation the New Wild West? with Austin Archer
This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with well-known multi-hyphenate creator Austin Archer to discuss the current state of content creation, social media, and how to identify oneself as an artist in the contemporary media sphere. From creating high (or low) quality content, the erratic nature of...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 59: Welcome Back! 2026 Catch Up with Elyse and Laurent
It's been a long holiday break, but your hosts Elyse and Laurent are BACK! This week, Laurent and Elyse sit down to catch up on what the holidays had to offer, intentions for the coming year, and reviewing films, plays, and books that closed out 2025 and started 2026 with a bang! The most…
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Clutter Bravado Ep 58: Living Sustainability feat Summer Jensen of Hawk & Co
This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with new friend and creative colleague Summer Jensen, owner of Hawk & Co, an interior design studio based in Laguna Beach, CA. Born in Hawai'i, Summer Jensen uses her cultural connection to nature as a lens and an outline for each of her projects, approaching...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 57: The Importance of Permanence with Mauricio Oberfeld of Dugally Oberfeld
Luxury today is defined by intention, not excess. This week, Laurent and Elyse sit down with Mauricio Oberfeld, luxury builder and real estate developer of Dugally Oberfeld, to explore how truly iconic homes are created through a balance of architectural vision, global craftsmanship, and a deep...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 56: The Living Canvas, A Sensory Approach to Gardenscapes with Thomas Diehl
This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with landscape designer and founder of The Living Canvas, Thomas Diehl, to explore an unexpected perspective on creating a living space beyond interiors. Having worked with world renowned interior designers David Dalton and Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Thomas…
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Clutter Bravado Ep 55: Laid Back, Livable Luxury with Architect Christopher Courts
One year after hosting his wife, Interior Designer Edel Legaspi, Laurent and Elyse sit down with Christopher Courts of Christopher Courts Architecture to talk trends, historical influence, and the importance of legacy in your craft. Piqued by his father's draft drawings as a child, Chris found…
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Clutter Bravado Ep 54: How to Produce Your Passion with Sam Dever
This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with Sam Dever: Actor, Producer, Community Builder, Keynote Speaker, Host of The Social Media Podcast, Sam Dever Podcast, and Produce Your Passion Podcast, but most importantly a dear friend of the Clutter Bravado team. The Sam Dever Podcast is a long form...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 53: Building a Design Empire with Integrity feat. Eric Chang
Eric Chang, co-founder of Hellman Chang Furniture, began dreaming of designing furniture at a very young age, so when he hit his big break at 23 and found his early work in-demand by set designers for Sex and the City, Gossip Girl, and by hoteliers and celebrities alike, Chang knew his path…
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Clutter Bravado Ep 52: WRITE IT YOURSELF!: How to Keep Theater Alive in LA with Eric Toms
This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with Eric Toms, writer and star of "My Dad's Kid," a play about distant half-siblings who unexpectedly leave an indelible mark on each others' lives currently running at the Beverly Hills Playhouse. Los Angeles is known as a hub for actors, writers, film...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 51: International Architecture and Design with Meg Joannides
This week, Elyse and Laurent delve into international design with Meg Joannides, an interior designer known for international projects, travel, and a long history of diverse clientele from around the globe. Meg Joannides got her start working for retailer Polo Ralph Lauren as a designer for…
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Clutter Bravado Ep 50: How to Channel Your Inner Artist with Ari Tibi
This week, Elyse and Laurent explore the lived experience of the "multi-hypnenate". In a small diversion from their standard design-oriented interviews, your hosts sit down this week with friend and fellow artist Ari Tibi. Ari Tibi grew up in a family of artists where art and business…
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Clutter Bravado Ep 49: 1st Year In-- Community, Creativity, and our Future with Elyse and Laurent
We've made it through our First Year of Clutter Bravado! This past year has been an incredible gift, and in this episode Elyse and Laurent reflect on the the community, the creativity, and the extraordinary journey they've created over the past 52 weeks. Plus, your hosts share their origin story,...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 48: Is LA Manufacturing the Future of Design? Make it in LA with Kevin Kolanowski
This week, Elyse and Laurent get serious about their love for Los Angeles and all California has to offer as they sit down with LA Manufacturer, Founder of Fuse Lighting Kevin Kolanowski. Long-time friend of Laurent Rebuffel and Kimberly Denman, Kevin began his career in design as a design…
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Clutter Bravado Ep 47: How to "Receive with Ease"--Gifts from the Universe with Jeff Scult
This interview is NOT like the others. Clutter Bravado, a Podcast on Lifestyle and Design, leans into the Lifestyle side with this interview about Abundance and How to Receive with Ease. This week, Elyse and Laurent explore gratitude and what living a life of abundance means as a creative, as a...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 46: The Surprising First Step to Decorating Your Home with Kristine Paige
This week, Laurent and Elyse sit down with prolific and highly decorated interior designer Kristine Paige of Jackson Paige Interiors. Kristine Paige shares her unique approach to interiors, starting first with clearing the clutter. Why should you NEVER decorate a cluttered home? What is the first...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 45: The Secrets of a Successful Interior Designer with JBD
Jon Brent of JBD Interior Design is a secret among the rich and famous, and his success isn't something you can find on Instagram. JB has created an impeccable career and reputation based on his work, his taste, and his ability to create connections. What is the #1 secret of becoming a successful...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 44: THIS is Why You NEED an Interior Designer with Kourosh Babaeian
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...
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Clutter Bravado Episode 43: Design from the "Outside, In" with William Graper
*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...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 42: Creating a Plan to Rebuild with Harper Halprin of AAHA Studio
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...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 41: Architecture of Aroma with Perfumehead Founder Daniel Patrick Giles
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...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 40: Modern Bohemian: Manifesting Brilliant Design with Peti Lau
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…
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Clutter Bravado Ep 39: How to be BOLD- Designing in Color with Alexandra Peck
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...
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Clutter Bravado BONUS Ep 38: The "First Lady of Palm Springs" Kelly Golightly
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...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 37: The Psychology Behind Great Interior Design with David Dalton
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...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 36: The Artist's Architect--Geddes Ulinskas
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....
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Clutter Bravado Ep 35: Is AI the Future of Art? with Margaret Murphy
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...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 34: Laurent & Elyse on the Pasadena Showcase House, Design LA, Met Gala & More
This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down to recap the events of the past week, including the Pasadena Showcase House, Design LA, one incredible dinner celebrating designer Kendall Wilkinson's new interior design book Beauty All Around (and two not-so-great dinners out in LA), and some opinions about...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 33: Palm Springs Culture, Design, and Style with Patrick Dragonette
In honor of Design LA's event this week showcasing the LCDQ (La Cienega Design Quarter), we hop back to Palm Springs Modernism Show for our interview with former LCDQ designer Patrick Dragonette. Patrick is a designer, collector, and owner of Dragonette Limited in Palm Desert. Patrick shares...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 32: Jonathan Browning and Kyle Urbaniak LIVE! from DeSousa Hughes Showroom
World renowned lighting designer Jonathan Browning and his right hand (left brained) engineer and designer Kyle Urbaniak sit down with Elyse to chat about their many channels of inspiration, the importance of innovative tech in lighting design, and how travel and historical study have transformed...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 31: John (& Ann!) Pomp LIVE From DeSousa Hughes Showroom in San Francisco
This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with legendary glassworker and designer John Pomp at the DeSousa Hughes showroom in San Francisco to talk life, the creative process, and how his art teacher and mentor, as well as Erik Hughes and Geoffrey De Sousa of DeSousa Hughes, helped forge him into the...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 30: Glassmaker Alison Berger LIVE! from DeSousa Hughes in San Francisco
This week, Elyse and Laurent traveled to San Francisco during SF Design Week to interview lighting designer, artist, and glassmaker Alison Berger LIVE from the DeSousa Hughes Showroom at the San Francisco Design Center. Alison is an industry legend, and one of Elyse and Laurent's favorite…
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Clutter Bravado Ep 29: A Left-Brain Approach to Interior Design with Jason Kalman
This week, Elyse and Laurent take a social media break, and Jason Kalman walks us through his career from industrial design and finance, to working with legendary designer Kelly Wearstler, to partnering with James Magni to form Magni Kalman, a leading modern interior design firm and product line....
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Clutter Bravado Ep 28: Mid-Century Modern Set Decorator Peter Gurski
This week, Laurent and Elyse are joined by their dear friend and fellow designer Peter Gurski to talk about his newest gig as Set Decorator for new Hulu Sitcom “Mid-Century Modern” starring Matt Bomer, Nathan Lane, and Nathan Lee Graham. Peter Gurski has built quite a reputation in set decorating...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 27: Kendall Wilkinson on Tech & Interior Design
Should AI and VR become staples of the Interior Design Industry? This week, Laurent and Elyse are joined in LA by San Francisco designer Kendall Wilkinson to talk about her design evolution and the natural progression of tech and integration of technology in the interior design process. On the...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 26: How to Add Romance to Interior Design
This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with LA Design legend Robert Steloff to talk Romance. In a world dominated by online shopping and digital renderings, what happens when we slow down and truly engage with interior design? In this episode of Clutter Bravado, we sit down with renowned designer...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 25: Rebuilding LA with SIA feat. Ron Woodson and Jaime Rummerfield
This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with Save Iconic Architecture founders Ron Woodson and Jaime Rummerfield to discuss the massive task of rebuilding the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods affected by the 2025 Los Angeles Fires. Referencing the 1945 Arts + Architecture Magazine Case...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 24: The Art of Elysium: Creator vs Celebrity Culture with Jenn Howell
This weeks episode asks the question: If you could separate the art from the artist, would you want to? Laurent and Elyse sit down with founder of Art of Elysium Jennifer Howell to talk about navigating the personalities of creatives and artists while prioritizing the creative process and the...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 23: Design Celebrity, Celebrity Design with Martyn Lawrence Bullard
This week, Elyse and Laurent sat down at the Palm Springs Modernism Show with celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard to explore the world of interior design, modernism, and finding your signature style. Martyn Lawrence Bullard, the internationally acclaimed interior designer known for his...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 22: Palm Springs Modernism Week 2025 with Cesar Giraldo and Citizen Artist
This week, Elyse and Laurent travel to Palm Springs to cover Day 1 of the Palm Springs Modernism Show. From their booth, decked out in Kimberly Denman furniture and art by Javiera Estrada, your cohosts interviewed designer/artist Cesar Giraldo and Citizen Artist designers Josh Rose and Rafael...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 21: Introducing ALBA LA with Julian Black
This week, Elyse and Laurent travel to West Hollywood to the brand new restaurant Alba, the Los Angeles location of famed New York Italian restaurant Cucina Alba, to sit down with restauranteur Julian Black (ofThe Grill https://thegrillnewyork.com andCarbonehttps://carbonenewyork.com in NYC).…
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Clutter Bravado Ep 20: The Art of Nude Photography with Javiera Estrada
This week, Laurent and Elyse sit down with photographer and multi-media artist Javiera Estrada to bare the process behind nude photography and alchemizing emotion and heartbreak into art. Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek Filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 19: How to Create Your Personal Brand with Period Media
This week, Laurent and Elyse sit down with Matt Walker and Josh Fearnley of Period Media PR to talk celebrity clients, personal branding, and social media strategies for designers and public figures alike. Filmed on location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA Directed and...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 18: How "Trends" Ruin Great Design with Ron Woodson
This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with their dear friend Ron Woodson, Designer and Co-Founder of Save Iconic Architecture, to discuss Ron's penchant for LA lore and disdain for trends in design. Filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA. Directed and Edited…
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Clutter Bravado Ep 17: Timeless Architecture from the Ground Up with Erik Peterson
Laurent and Elyse sit down with Arizona and Los Angeles Architect and President of PHX Architecture Erik Peterson at the Kimberly Denman Showroom to talk timeless architecture, geographic diversity in architecture, and what makes a house feel like home. Los Angeles Fire Resources: -...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 16: How to Turn Your Vision into Reality
This week, Laurent and Elyse return from the holiday break with the closing installment of 2024 interviews filmed on-location at the DeSousa Hughes Showroom at the San Francisco Design Center, sitting down with Jay Jeffers, interior designer and creative mind behind the Madrona Hotel in Sonoma...
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Clutter Bravado Ep 15: Jon de la Cruz on Design of Hospitality
This week, Elyse and Laurent catch up with Jon de la Cruz in the Desousa Hughes Showroom at the San Francisco Design Center to talk about the design of restaurants and third-spaces as well as the home. Intro filmed on location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles, CA. Edited and…
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A Podcast on Living and DesignHosts Laurent Rebuffel of Kimberly Denman Studio and Decorator Elyse Cizek explore the humanness of Art, Design, and Home
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Clutter Bravado is created and hosted by Elyse Cizek , Laurent Rebuffel.
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