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 Designs by Nourish explains why and how designers can enhance their spaces with floral design, walking us through his own process of working with interior designers. He also shares with us his inspiring journey to creating a business he loves and how he hopes to partner with more designers in the future.

Whether you’re designing a space for a business or a home, this episode will inspire you to explore the role that florals can play. (And you’ll definitely want to consider incorporating them into photoshoots of your designs, too!)

Michael will be leading an in-person Floral Alchemy workshop with the Design Coven on May 17. Grab your ticket here.

About Michael

Michael is a firm believer that there are no true “new beginnings.” Life is a journey where we are continually learning, evolving, growing and accumulating experiences in pursuit of a life that we think is meaningful and that we love living.

Michael has come to believe this because he opened a floral design studio, nourish, in 2023 that is the culmination of many seemingly unrelated experiences. The truth is everything Michael has experienced in the past could have led him to a thousand different points, but he consciously evolved into a floral designer because he loves design, he loves flowers and nature, and he loves telling stories, and all of those things are part of his collective experience.

Michael’s professional background is in product design and brand management—building products and communicating their unique attributes to customers. Over the years, he has studied Interior Space Planning, Ornamental Horticulture, Landscape Design and Floral Design. All very distinct disciplines that share common building blocks — a defined design process, principles and elements of design, color theory.

He launched nourish with the idea that florals intentionally designed to communicate the unique attributes of a carefully curated space could be an untapped resource for interior designers and businesses looking to make a strong visual impact with clients and guests. Florals do not need to be avoided or thrown in as an afterthought. They can be an integral layer in the design process to maintain a fresh and ever evolving presence in the space.

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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...

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.

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Featured Tarot deck: Cosmo Tarot

Connect with Parker

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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.

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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.

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Featured Tarot deck: Cosmo Tarot

Connect with Paula

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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.

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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 our designs contribute to the holistic health of our clients.

Dr. Natasha shares her journey to practicing Holistic Health, her personal connection to Holistic Interior Design, and how we can take better care of ourselves as designers and creatives. Dr. Natasha offers great, simple tips that will help us in all areas of our lives, not just business.

About Dr. Natasha MacLeay

Dr. MacLeay is sincerely dedicated to transforming the lives of women. She helps optimize gut health, hormones and skin naturally. Dr. MacLeay uncovers the “why” of your health concern and provides the necessary treatment to make your health an asset to your life. She pioneers in establishing a targeted approach towards the bi-directional relationship between the bellies and brains, an often-overlooked area of treatment.

Dr. MacLeay utilizes advanced technology and functional medicine testing such as gut microbiome, micronutrient, food sensitivity, neurotransmitter, and genetic testing to get answers for targeted treatment. As a Naturopathic Doctor her approach is a balance of traditional and modern medicine. Treatment often includes nutrition counseling, botanical medicine, homoeopathic medicine, hydrotherapy, and physical medicine.

Specialties:

- Cognitive & Mental Health (Brain fog, anxiety, depression, ADHD)

- Gastrointestinal Health (IBS, IBD, SIBO, GERD, food sensitivity, dysbiosis and more)

- Endocrinology (thyroid disorders, stress hormones, autoimmune disease)

- Regenerative Medicine (PRP/Exosome therapy for hair and face)

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Featured Tarot deck: Cosmo Tarot

Connect with Dr. Natasha & Tulsi

Tulsi Website

Tulsi Instagram

Dr. Natasha's 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.

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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 process of building a staff or just thinking about hiring in the future, my hope is that this helps you find the right team members who will elevate your business to the next level.

And if you’re thinking of applying for my paid internship, this episode will also give you a behind-the-scenes of what I’m looking for and what I’m planning to do with this role!

Read to apply for the internship? You can apply here:

https://forms.gle/3YEFsNS3FmPJAY2eA

Looking for advice or guidance on your interior design business? You can book a 1 Hr Business Coaching Session here:

https://calendly.com/rachellarraine/idcoaching250

*Please note a date change for one of our Design Coven events: Our group workshop will be held on April 25th at 9 AM PT, and not April 26th as stated in the recording. Be sure to check the Design Coven portal for updates on all events and follow us on Instagram (@thedesigncoven).

If you haven’t joined the Design Coven yet, you can join us today for free at designcoven.com/join.

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Featured deck: Cosmo Tarot

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.

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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 talk about how they work and fit so well together, how the Design Coven has helped them in the process of building their business, and how important it is to have a network built upon meaningful, personal connections.

I hope their story will inspire you to start your design business and to build the same type of meaningful connections they have within the Design Coven! If you haven’t joined us yet and want this level of support and inspiration, you can join our community at the Free or Pro tier at designcoven.com/join.

About Liminal Home

Angelica Corrigan (she/her) and Cassie Pinner-Capachione (they/she) are the visionary founders of Liminal Home, a San Diego-based luxury interior design firm dedicated to prioritizing holistic health and artful living in both residential and hospitality spaces. With Angelica's foundation in installation art, enriched by a curanderismo lineage and 15 years of experience in the interior design industry, and Cassie's expertise as an energy worker, herbalist, and founder of a boutique apothecary and healing studio, they collaborate to create spaces that inspire transformation.

Driven by their shared commitment to mindfulness and beauty, Angelica and Cassie merge the realms of art and medicine in their approach to interior design. They strive to transcend conventional limits, crafting spaces that elevate the vibration of each environment, resonating through their clients and reaching into local and global communities.

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Featured Tarot deck: Cosmo Tarot

Connect with Liminal Home

Website: https://www.liminalhomeinteriordesign.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liminalhome_/

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.

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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 your ideal clients. With us entering the second quarter of the year, now is a good time to assess where we are all headed and what we really want to create or call into our lives and businesses.

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Featured deck: Modern Witch Tarot Deck

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.

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