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 get involved and elevate your design journey with our vibrant community.

May 7, 2024, 10-11am PDT

• The Proposal Blueprint Workshop / Group Coaching / Podcast Episode
• Virtual Event
• Pro Members included
• Link to join

May 13, 5-6pm PDT

• Mystic Circle- The Language of Symbols: Using Tarot for Intuitive Decision-Making
• Virtual Event
• Pro Members included
• Link to join

May 15, 5:30-7:30pm

• ASID Chapter Meeting
• In-person at Bedrosians in Vista, CA
• All Members Welcome - Link to join

May 17, 11am-1:30pm

• Floral Alchemy Workshop - Bud vase making floral arrangement with lunch
• In-person at Native Coastal Appliance in Solana Beach, CA
• Pro Members discount (code in Pro Calendar)
• Link to get tickets

May 29, 9-11am PDT

• Cosmic Currents: Embracing Jupiter in Gemini With astrologer Giulia Martello
• Virtual Event
• ProMembers included
• Link to join

May 30, 5:30-8pm

• ASID Emerging Professionals Council Meeting - Client Engagement & Working Sessions
• In-person at Marmol Export San Diego, CA
• Link to get tickets

Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 20+ years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.

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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 story of how he discovered his passion for art and how he built his business in a relatively short amount of time. His secret? Just jumping in, building a solid foundation for himself, and going with the flow!

Parker and I also talk about his current work, collaborations, and process in working with interior designers. For those of you looking to collaborate more with local artists and include truly unique pieces in your designs, you’ll enjoy hearing about Parker’s work and the inspiring story behind the artist.

About Parker

Parker Heath is a San Diego based interdisciplinary artist creating work in a variety of media such as painting, ceramics, textiles, and home accessories.

Parker received his Studio Arts BFA in 2022 from San Diego State University. The width of his multi-media work symbiotically allows him to discover and examine how the roles of functionality, materiality, and conformity co-exist with art in contemporary life.

Amongst these different practices, Parker has developed his signature artistic approach of which his final pieces embody modern aesthetics while invoking a bohemian, primitive style.

Aside from Parker’s work as an artist and small business owner, he is also a professional Freestyle BMX rider, Model, & Actor.

Featured in this episode

Featured Tarot deck: Cosmo Tarot

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Parker’s Personal Instagram

Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.

Connect with Rachel Larraine

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Instagram

Interior Design Services

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Houzz (Affiliate Link)

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 hotel and home, and the importance of identity and branding in this space. She also gives us a preview of what’s ahead for her business as she continues to innovate and explore what she loves.

Paula’s journey as a designer and business owner is a great example of what we can accomplish once we discover our niche or unique offering within the world of interior design. And she also reminds us that we have the power to make things happen for ourselves and our business—so tune in if you’re ready to get inspired and take your own business to the next level!

About Paula

A midwest native turned California gal, Paula is a natural-born creative with an intense passion for curating experiential and immersive interior spaces. An entrepreneur at heart and armed with more than 20 years of experience starting and owning multiple interior design business ventures, she is honored to have built an impressive list of clients that includes celebrity artists, musicians and interior designers, as well as private and commercial real estate investors, property management companies and restaurateurs. In late 2021, Paula teamed with Celebrity Designer and Netflix’s Queer Eye Designer Bobby Berk, where together they reimagined and transformed a 1950’s Spanish-style home named Casa Tierra—now a world class airbnb destination featured in Modernism Week 2022.

Inspired by the hotel to home movement, Hotelements was born from curating objects and elements that communicate Paula’s branded design work—Informing the property’s identity through personalization of a curated and immersive building revenue stream.

Featured in this episode

Featured Tarot deck: Cosmo Tarot

Connect with Paula

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Instagram

Are you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.

Connect with Rachel Larraine

Website

Instagram

Interior Design Services

Interior Design Resources

Houzz (Affiliate Link)