Confessions of an Interior Designer

Welcome to Confessions of an Interior Designer, the behind-the-scenes podcast that spills the juicy secrets of the luxury interior design world! I’m your host, Caroline Turner, and for our very first episode I’m joined by Paige Wassel: celebrity interior stylist, content creator, and founder of Was the Store. 

Together we dive into one of our most jaw-dropping listener confessions, “The Affair Behind the Drapes” - a scandalous story of passion, power, and an unforgettable client situation. This isn’t about a romantic date gone wrong - it’s what happens when professionalism blurs with something a little more...complicated. 

We also answer your burning questions on client trust and the role of an interior photo stylist. 

Plus Paige shares her journey from Vogue intern to powerhouse prop stylist, and now, highly successful content creator and business owner. You’ll hear about her rise to success, lessons learned from challenging bosses, and the chaotic yet rewarding reality of building a creative career.

So whether you’re an industry pro or just love juicy stories, this episode will make you laugh, gasp, and think twice about what happens behind closed doors…

What to Expect This Episode:

• The Affair Behind the Drapes – our first explosive listener confession!
• Morality Meeting – when a colleague's shocking private life becomes office gossip...
• Paige’s path from intern to celebrity interior stylist and business owner
• Insider advice on managing tricky client dynamics in luxury design
• Real talk as we answer your Industry Questions 
• Things That Make Me Feel – the moments and comforts that keep us grounded in the hectic world of design and creativity

Paige Wassel - Find out more about our guest!:

• Visit Paige's website - paigewassel.com
• Check out Paige's YouTube channel
• Follow Paige on Instagram
• Drop by Was The Store
• Sign up to Was the Newsletter

Got a Confession?

Your secret’s safe with us! Submit your anonymous confession here.

Connect with Us:

• Follow us on Instagram and TikTok
• Join the conversation in our Facebook Group!
• Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here

Ready to hear confession? Listen now!

Credits: 

• Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer
• Morgan Purcell - Executive Producer
• Megan Bay Dorman - Producer & Consultant
• Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Editor
• Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to Confessions of an Interior Designer! I’m Caroline Turner, your host, here to pull back the velvet drapes on the secrets, scandals, and stories of the interior design world.

In this very first solo episode, I’m spilling my own confessions - because it wouldn’t be fair to dish out the drama without sharing some of my own. From an unforgettable under-the-desk moment during my early days working for an industry legend, to learning what it's really like to work with high profile people in the industry, I’m taking you through the wild twists that shaped my journey.

But the tea doesn’t stop there. This week’s listener confession is a jaw-dropper: high-profile clients, a $25,000 surprise, and a dinner party disaster that spirals out of control. You’ll want to grab your popcorn for this one.

To wrap things up, I’m diving into your burning questions about working with indecisive clients, navigating residential design challenges, and the tiny joys that keep me grounded in this wonderfully chaotic industry.

Get ready for an episode packed with candor, chaos, and confessions—it’s going to be a wild ride!

What to Expect This Episode:

• Office Glam Gone Wild – confessions from my newbie era with an industry legend
• The Chair Scandal – when high stakes lead to an audacious cover-up
• Meet Morgan!  – our producer makes her debut with sharp insights and a little sass
• Your Design Dilemmas  – solved
• Things That Make Me Feel – my current comforts and inspirations

Got a Confession?

Your secret’s safe with us! Submit your anonymous confession here.

Connect with Us:

• Follow us on Instagram and TikTok
• Join the conversation in our Facebook Group!
• Learn more about the podcast, guests and episodes here

Ready to hear confession? Listen now!

Credits: 

• Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer
• Morgan Purcell - Executive Producer
• Megan Bay Dorman - Producer & Consultant
• Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Editor
• Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography

Welcome to Confessions of an Interior Designer, the weekly podcast that uncovers the hilarious, chaotic, and downright shocking realities behind the luxury interior design industry. I’m your host, Caroline Turner—luxury interior designer and founder of Caroline Turner Interiors in Chicago. With over 10 years in the field, I’ve gathered stories from every corner of the design world, and now, I’m sharing them with you. 

This isn’t about design trends or technical advice—it’s about the real experiences you never hear about. In each episode, my guests and I react to anonymous listener confessions, swapping outrageous stories that reveal the unexpected challenges and joys that come with designing for high-end clients. From chaotic installs to deadline disasters, it’s the kind of gossip we usually save for happy hour.

Whether you’re an industry insider or just love juicy behind-the-scenes stories, Confessions of an Interior Designer will make you laugh, gasp, and feel like you’re right there in the thick of it with us.

What to Expect:

• Anonymous confessions from the design world, discussed and dissected.
• Candid conversations with interior designers and industry insiders.
• Real, funny, and raw moments you won’t hear anywhere else.

Got a Confession?

Your secret’s safe with us! Submit your anonymous confession HERE

Connect with Us:

Follow us on Instagram and TikTok

Join the conversation in our Facebook Group!

Learn more about the podcast, guests, and episodes here

Ready to hear confession? Listen now!