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Holistic Interior Design Podcast
by Rachel Larraine Crawford
Welcome to Holistic Interior Design, a podcast exploring the people, spaces, materials, and rituals shaping the future of intentional design.Hosted by interior designer and creative director Rachel Crawford of Tiger Veil, this show goes beyond aesthetics to examine how thoughtful spaces influence emotion, connection, hospitality, wellbeing, and experience.Through conversations with artists, makers, hoteliers, founders, and creative visionaries, alongside behind the scenes studio stories, design audits, seasonal rituals, and weekly reflections, Rachel shares a holistic perspective on designing spaces that feel as meaningful as they are beautiful.From boutique hotels and restaurants to homes, wellness spaces, and immersive brand experiences, Holistic Interior Design is for creatives, founder operators, and anyone drawn to spaces with depth, story, and intention.Topics include:• hospitality + boutique hotel design• sensory experience + guest psychology• artists, makers, and materia
Episodes
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185: Full Moon in Taurus: Let Your Body Design the Room
Your body reads the room before your mind does. The card I pulled for this one was the Eight of Wands: action, movement, everything happening at once. That feels right. The full moon lands in Taurus on Sunday, October 25, just as we slip into Scorpio season, with Venus still retrograde until...
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184: Stop Matching Art to Your Sofa (Do This Instead)
Your sofa should not be choosing your art. I've been away for a little while. I moved houses, I'm starting fresh, and the card I pulled to open this episode was the Tower, the one that says take it all down to the foundation. Venus, the planet of beauty, art and what we value, is retrograde until...
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183: What's Your Collector Personality? Sonya Sparks on Art, Curation & Hospitality
Art can be the most memorable thing in a hotel or restaurant, or the most forgettable. Sonya Sparks of Sparks Gallery returns to share her new art-leasing program for hospitality and corporate spaces, plus the personality quiz that reshaped how her gallery curates. In this episode: The four...
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182: Gemini New Moon Ritual: Listening to the Body Beneath the Thoughts
In this episode, I’m bringing back something that has always felt deeply aligned for me: new moon rituals. This Gemini New Moon invites us into the space between the mind and the body — where our thoughts, stories, and patterns are asking to be felt, not just figured out. With Mercury moving...
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181: The Return of Holistic Interior Design
After a meaningful pause, Holistic Interior Design is back with a renewed sense of clarity, depth, and intention. In this reintroduction episode, host Rachel Larraine Crawford shares what led her away from the podcast, what brought her back, and how this next chapter is evolving. What began as a...
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180: Behind the Veil - Refreshing a Legacy Brazilian Steakhouse (on a Real Budget)
This week, I’m taking you behind the veil of a real-time project: a 3,000-sq-ft, family-run Brazilian steakhouse in San Diego’s Gaslamp. After smoke and water damage from last year’s fire, the owners asked us to refresh on a very tight budget—without losing legacy. We’re building a nature-forward...
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Quick little update from Rachel
Hey everyone—Rachel here with a quick update on the future of this podcast and where I’m currently focusing my creative energy. I’ve been deep in reflection and realignment—personally, professionally, and creatively. That means this podcast will be taking a pause for the time being as I shift my...
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179: Virgo Season Reset: Decluttering with Intention
Have you ever noticed how certain seasons make you want to reset — to clear the clutter, reorganize your space, and find a little more flow? That’s not random — that’s Virgo energy at work. In this episode of the Holistic Interior Design Podcast, Rachel taps into the wisdom of Virgo season — the...
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178: Floors with a Soul: The Purpose-Driven Story Behind Geneva Flooring
I sat down with the incredibly wise and wildly grounded Lisa Wells, owner of Geneva Flooring, and let me just say… this convo was equal parts design deep dive and soulful reminder that how we build our spaces matters. Lisa brings over 25 years of experience in the flooring world — but more than...
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177: Handmade, Heart-Led, and Carbon Neutral: Fireclay’s Commitment to Conscious Craft
What happens when a love for art, sustainability, and soulful living collide? You get Caitlyn Child—and her work with Fireclay Tile is proof that design can be radically beautiful and rooted in deep intention. Today’s guest is Caitlyn Child, the Vice President of Sales at Fireclay Tile, a…
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176: Designing for Gemini Season: Lightness, Curiosity & Connection in Your Space
🌬️ Designing for Gemini Season: Lightness, Curiosity & Connection in Your Space Welcome back to the Holistic Interior Design Podcast! I’m Rachel Lorraine Crawford, your host and designer. In this episode, we’re tuning into the vibrant, airy, and curious energy of Gemini season—a time of mental...
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175 - Designing for Taurus Season: Grounding, Beauty & Sensory Rituals for Your Home
This episode is for anyone who’s been craving a slower pace, a deeper connection to home, and a little more beauty in the everyday. As we step into Taurus season, I’m inviting you to look at your space—not just as a backdrop, but as an active part of your well-being. Taurus energy is grounded,...
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174 - Creating Sacred Space: My Journey into Holistic Design + 10 Shifts You Can Make Now
Welcome back! In this episode, I’m taking you deeper into what holistic interior design really means to me — and how my personal journey shaped the way I approach space, energy, and design today. I’m sharing my story — from growing up in chaotic, shared spaces, to discovering the magic of…
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173: Unfiltered & Intentional - The New Era of This Podcast (again...)
🎙 Episode 173 – Unfiltered & Intentional: The New Era of This Podcast Hey there — welcome back to the Holistic Interior Design Podcast. It’s been a minute, and I’m so happy to be here with you again. This is episode 173, and it’s the beginning of a brand new chapter. A return to where this…
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172 - A Rebirth in Business: Realignment, Retrogrades & Raw Intention
A Rebirth in Business: Realignment, Retrogrades & Raw Intention In this short and sweet solo episode, I’m reconnecting with you after a much-needed pause. I light a candle, pull a card from my Rider-Waite deck—the Nine of Wands—and reflect on its powerful message about burnout, boundaries, and...
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171 - Recap: Transformational Insights from the Ready Set Launch Retreat
This episode recaps the first Design Coach Collective retreat, focusing on the experiences and insights gained by aspiring interior designers. The retreat emphasized community, identity exploration, niche definition, ideal client understanding, legal aspects of business, marketing strategies, and...
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170 - Simplifying Interior Design with AI Tools with Jenna
In this episode of the Holistic Interior Design Podcast, host Jenna Gaidusek shares her journey into the world of interior design, her embrace of technology and AI, and the importance of community among designers. She discusses her experiences with e-design, the impact of AI on the industry, and...
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169 - Get to Know Tamara: One of The Creative Forces Behind Our Design Coaching Retreats
In this engaging conversation, the hosts discuss the formation of the Design Coach Collective, highlighting the journey of Tamara Romeo into the world of interior design and coaching. They explore themes of community building, personal growth, and the importance of collaboration among designers....
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168: 5 Signs You're Ready to Start Your Own Interior Design Business
In this episode of the Holistic Interior Design Podcast, I’ll be diving into a topic close to my heart: the five signs that you’re ready to start your own interior design business. If you’ve been dreaming of taking that leap but aren’t quite sure if the timing is right, this episode is for you....
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167: My Story: How Theater, Spirituality, and Mentorship Shaped my Design Career
In this episode of the Holistic Interior Design Podcast, Rachel Crawford shares her personal journey of becoming an interior designer, detailing her struggles, triumphs, and the integration of spirituality into her design practice. She discusses her early life, the challenges she faced, and how…
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166: Transforming Design: Coaching, Community, and Upcoming Events
In this episode, the host shares updates and changes happening with Design Coven, a community for holistic interior designers. They discuss the Design Coven community, the podcast, and upcoming events. They introduce Design Coach Collective, a new offering that focuses on coaching and teaching...
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165: Embracing a Four-Day Work Week: Prioritizing Health and Well-being
In this solo episode, Rachel discusses the transition to a four-day work week and the reasons behind it. The focus is on prioritizing health, well-being, and creativity. The episode explores the benefits of the new work week, such as promoting rest, personal activities, and mental and physical...
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164: Revamping Services and Mentorship: What's Next for Rachel's Interior Business and the Design Coven
Rachel provides an update on her interior design business and shares her plans for the future. She discusses her exploration of human design and how it has influenced her approach as a business owner. Rachel also mentions the changes she is making to Design Coven, including offering one-on-one...
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163: Content Planning Made Easy: 5 Themes for a Week of Posts
Welcome to Episode 163 of the Holistic Interior Design Podcast! In this episode, we're diving into the world of social media content planning with a focus on theming out your week. If you've ever struggled with what to post or felt overwhelmed by the idea of keeping your social media fresh and...
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162 - The Proposal Blueprint: Crafting Interior Design Proposals for Easy Client Approval
Episode 162: The Proposal Blueprint: Crafting Interior Design Proposals for Easy Client Approval Welcome to Episode 162 of our podcast! In this special group coaching session, we delve into "The Proposal Blueprint: Crafting Interior Design Proposals for Easy Client Approval." In this episode, we...
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161: How Florals Elevate Your Designs with Michael O’Neil of Designs by Nourish
Florals add so much to any room, especially when used intentionally to reflect the themes and branding of a space. To really take your designs to the next level, you can partner with a floral designer to help you translate your big vision as a designer into a work of living art! Michael O’Neil of...
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160: May Events You Will NOT Want to Miss - Virtual & IRL
In this episode, we're gearing up for an exciting month ahead in the Design Coven community! Join us as we highlight a variety of virtual and in-person events scheduled for May. From workshops to networking opportunities, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Tune in to discover how you can…
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159: Artist Spotlight: Parker Heath
Many artists and designers struggle with how to do what they love and make a living at it. For those of you who want to start your own businesses, this month’s Artist Spotlight with Interdisciplinary Artist & Designer Parker Heath will inspire you to get going today! Parker shares the fascinating...
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158: Vacation & Short-Term Rental Design with Paula Oblen
In this episode, we’re diving into the world of vacation and short-term rental design with interior designer Paula Oblen. Once Paula discovered her passion for this niche, she was hooked. She shares the unique story behind her career and business, why she loves examining the convergence between...
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157: Holistic Health and Wellness with Dr. Natasha Macleay of Tulsi Wellness Center
I’m excited to welcome our first doctor to the Holistic Interior Design Podcast, Dr. Natasha of Tulsi Wellness Center. Dr. Natasha practices Holistic Health, and as Holistic Interior Designers, it’s important for us to make our overall health and wellness a priority, while also considering how…
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156: Behind the Scenes: April Events & My Hiring Process
I’m kicking off April with a preview of all the exciting Design Coven events coming up this month, for both Free and Pro Members. And as I am in the process of hiring a paid intern for my design business, Tiger Veil, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at my hiring process. If you’re in the...
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155: Collaborating to Build a Design Business with Liminal Home
I’m excited to welcome two Design Coven members, Cassie and Angelica, to the podcast to share the story behind their holistic interior design business. Cassie and Angelica met in the Design Coven and discovered they had a unique connection, which led to them building a business together. They…
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154: 7 Reasons I’m Starting a New Podcast
This week I’m sharing an update on where I’m at with this podcast and my business, and I’m introducing my NEW podcast, The Holistic Hospitality Design Podcast. I outline seven reasons why I decided to start this new project, and I’m hoping it inspires you to find a targeted way to connect with…
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153: 3 Big Reasons AI Images Will NOT Impress Clients
As AI becomes more and more popular, I want to address when interior designers should avoid working with it. I believe that AI can have many great uses, and I’ve talked about that in previous episodes, but when it comes to your design images—especially the ones in your portfolio—I think it does...
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152: Embracing Pisces Season: A Dreamy March with the Design Coven
We have a lot of great events coming up this March in the Design Coven, and in this episode, I’m giving you a preview of each of them. This month, we are embracing the energy of Pisces season by diving deeper into our dreams, exploring how they can empower us in life and business. For our Design...
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151: Don’t Make These 7 Interior Designer Website Mistakes with Masha Koyen of Content Vertical
This week we’re diving into the writing and messaging on your website with Masha Koyen, a copywriter who works specifically with interior designers. She walks us through the 7 most common mistakes she sees interior designers make on their websites and tells us how we can correct them. Masha also...
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150: Embracing Heart-Centered Design: A February to Remember
In this week’s episode, I’m giving an overview of the Design Coven’s theme for the month of February: Heart-Centered Design. I explain what it means to design from the heart and how all of our events this month will support us in reconnecting to our heart space. Together we’ll explore how we can...
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149: Don’t Miss Out: 8 Reasons You’ll Regret Not Being at Art Meets Design Mixer in Collaboration with the World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024
The World Design Capital has named San Diego Tijuana the design capital for 2024—the first bi-national designation in the organization’s history! And I’m excited to share that the Design Coven has collaborated with Sparks Gallery, ASID San Diego, and the World Design Capital to create a whole...
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148: Behind the Scenes with the Design Coven: Group Coaching Session Sneak Peek
This week, I’m inviting you behind the scenes for a sneak peek at a Design Coven Group Coaching session, usually available only to our Design Coven Pro members! This is a preview of our January workshop and group session, which centered on pricing. After I shared exactly how I establish my flat...
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147: Elevating My Business, 7 Reasons Why I Ditched Hourly Billing
A lot of new interior designers ask me how they should price their services, specifically whether they should bill hourly or do a flat rate. In this episode, I’m sharing my experience with different pricing structures and how I ultimately came to the decision to ditch hourly billing. I’ve been...
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146: New Moon Manifestations - Capricorn & The Lioness Unleashed
Harness the power of this month’s new moon with this special replay of our January New Moon gathering in the Design Coven. Together, we tap into the energy of the New Moon in Capricorn and our Tarot card of the year, Strength. Move through a meditation with us to connect to the strength of the...
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145: Rituals of Radiance: Navigating My Day with Intention, A Peek into My Holistic Daily Practices
In this episode, I’m sharing how I personally weave rituals into my everyday life. I give you a sneak peek into a typical day for me, bringing you through my morning ritual, my workday ritual, and my evening ritual. I also talk about my new client ritual and my new moon ritual. All of these help…
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144: Design Magic: Rituals for Business Success
This week we’re exploring how you can incorporate rituals into your design business. I explain what rituals are in a business context, why practicing them can be so powerful and transformative, and I offer you a few different types that can be done at various points of your design projects. If…
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143: 8 Ways I’m Leveling Up My Holistic Design Business
In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes in my business with 8 ways I’m planning to level up in 2024. Some of these are practices that I’m building upon from previous years and some are newer introductions to my business. I’m sharing these with you so you can also use them in your design...
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142: 2024 Vision: The Evolution of Our Podcast and the Design Coven
In our first episode of 2024, I’m sharing what’s ahead for the podcast and the Design Coven. I’m excited for these changes which include going back to two podcasts a week, releasing new episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I’m also making the Design Coven more accessible to members around the…
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141: Upcoming Designer Networking Opportunities with Cosentino
As we head into a new year, you might be looking for opportunities to uplevel your business, and one great way to do that is to attend networking events that will help you connect with other designers and vendors. I’m excited to share an event with Cosentino coming up in February, and Cosentino’s...
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140: 7 Steps You Can Do Right Now to Launch Your Interior Design Journey
One of the most popular questions I am asked by new designers is how to get started right now in the industry. Today I am outlining seven steps you can take that don’t require you to wait until you have a certain amount of experience or a degree, and most don’t cost anything. You can truly take…
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139: Design Logistics Unveiled: Freight, Shipping, & the White Glove Experience
In this week’s solo episode, I’m diving into some important design logistics and breaking down the differences between freight, shipping, curbside, and the white glove experience. Knowing your options and how to explain them to the client often separates new designers from experienced ones. So if...
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138: Invisible No More: Empowering Interior Designers to Take Credit for Their Work
This week’s solo episode is inspired by a question from one of our live audience members in Episode 137, and it points to a challenge we all face as interior designers, regardless of how long we’ve been in the industry: taking credit for our work. We likely will all find a time when we pour a lot...
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137: How to Publish Your Work & Get Noticed
I’m excited to share with you the first episode we’ve recorded with a LIVE audience! I moderated a panel all about publishing for an ASID chapter meeting held at the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) in Encinitas. We covered the key components of getting your work published, including hiring...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Holistic Interior Design, a podcast exploring the people, spaces, materials, and rituals shaping the future of intentional design.Hosted by interior designer and creative director Rachel Crawford of Tiger Veil, this show goes beyond aesthetics to examine how thoughtful spaces influence emotion, connection, hospitality, wellbeing, and experience.Through conversations with artists, makers, hoteliers, founders, and creative visionaries, alongside behind the scenes studio stories, design audits, seasonal rituals, and weekly reflections, Rachel shares a holistic perspective on designing spaces that feel as meaningful as they are beautiful.From boutique hotels and restaurants to homes, wellness spaces, and immersive brand experiences, Holistic Interior Design is for creatives, founder operators, and anyone drawn to spaces with depth, story, and intention.Topics include:• hospitality + boutique hotel design• sensory experience + guest psychology• artists, makers, and materia
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Rachel Larraine Crawford
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