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, sensual, and rooted in beauty and value. It’s about slowing down, enjoying life’s pleasures, and surrounding yourself with what truly matters. In this episode, I walk you through how to design for this powerful energy in a way that’s accessible and intentional. I’ll guide you through Feng Shui tips for activating your wealth corner, share the essential oils and crystals that support Taurus season, and offer simple, luxurious upgrades you can bring into your space right now—like cozy throws, bath rituals, flower arrangements, and grounding materials.

We also dive into journaling prompts to help you reconnect with your space and ask yourself:

What feels indulgent?

Where do I feel most grounded?

What does abundance really look like for me—and does my space reflect that?

Whether you're designing a full room or just creating a small ritual around your morning tea, this episode is a reminder that beauty is a portal to alignment. Taurus asks us to stop rushing and start feeling. So let’s design a space that works with that rhythm. If you're navigating change, craving clarity, or just want to feel more rooted at home—this one's for you.

Mentioned in the Episode:

The Flower Oracle: Daffodil card (patience, beginnings, vitality)

Essential Oils: Rose, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood

Crystals: Citrine, Pyrite, Jade, Garnet

Rituals: Morning tea, bath time, setting your kitchen as an altar

Want to go deeper?

Submit your design questions or dilemmas—I'd love to feature your voice on the show:

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Let’s continue to create beauty, together.

—Rachel

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 theatre, finding sanctuary in my first apartment, and ultimately weaving together spirituality, energy work, and design. You’ll hear about the turning points that led me to become a certified Feng Shui practitioner, Reiki Master, and holistic designer — and how I integrate it all into the work I do now.

Then I walk you through my Top 10 ways to embrace holistic interior design right now — things you can do today to shift the energy in your space and reconnect with your home as a tool for healing, alignment, and intention.

Whether you're a homeowner, creative, or wellness entrepreneur, these tips will help you design a space that holds you, inspires you, and reflects your highest self.

• What holistic interior design is and how I define it
• How my lived experience led me to this work
• Why space isn’t just physical — it’s emotional and spiritual, too
• My top 10 (plus a bonus!) energy-shifting practices for your home
• How to connect more deeply with your space through simple, soul-supporting changes

✨ Feeling inspired to try one of these? I’d love to hear how it shifts your space or mood. Leave me a voice message (or share a design dilemma!) here:

https://www.speakpipe.com/HID

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 podcast first started: to serve you, my design clients, and to offer support for creating intentional, aligned spaces.

At the top of the episode, I light a candle to bring in clarity, presence, and connection — and I pull a card from the Rider Waite deck. The card I pulled came through, which feels so aligned with this moment and confirmation that I'm on the right track.

This episode is really about letting you in on what’s been going on behind the scenes — the shifts in my business, the evolution of the podcast, and why I’m choosing to show up now raw and unedited. Perfectionism has held me back, and I’m ready to let that go. This space is going to be real, honest, and supportive — just like the homes and spaces we’re all working to create.

• Why I’m returning to my original intention for the podcast
• The journey I’ve been on with burnout, reevaluating, and getting back to basics
• A little love note to all my design mentees (you're still welcome here!)
• How this podcast will now speak directly to conscious homeowners, holistic business owners, and anyone creating intentional space
• What to expect from upcoming episodes — design tips, inspiration, Feng Shui insights, astrology lead design, space clearing practices, and aligning your space with your true essence
• How you can submit your design questions or book a design audit to be featured on the show

If you’ve got a design dilemma or a question about your space, I’d love to hear it! You can leave me a voice message right here: https://www.speakpipe.com/HID

And if you’re ready for a deeper design conversation and want to be featured in a future design audit episode, book a time with me here: https://calendly.com/rachellarraine/audit

Starting Tuesday, May 6, I’ll be back releasing new episodes weekly — short, soulful, and packed with inspiration, practical tips, and rituals to help you create a space that truly reflects who you are. We’ll kick things off next week with a revamped version of “What Is Holistic Interior Design?”

Thanks for being here and for allowing me to shift, evolve, and come back to this space with more presence and purpose. I hope it resonates. I can’t wait to hear your questions and support you in designing the spaces of your dreams.

Talk soon,

xo —Rachel