It’s 2023! I want to wish you a very Happy New Year, and to welcome you to the third year of this podcast. Today I’ll be kicking it off right by sharing with you how I’ll be approaching 2023, and to give you a glimpse of the wide-ranging services that I am offering moving forward to help you in your own home design journey! Are you part of my community on social media yet? I would love to see you on my Instagram and Facebook in the new year, as it’s where I offer all kinds of info for you. I sha...
Jan 03, 2023•19 min•Ep. 86
The holidays are over, and I’m betting it was a busy time in your home, but what happens now? In keeping with the spirit of last week’s episode where I shared my best hacks for preparing for the holidays, today I want to bring you 10 simple tips for curing this post-holiday “hangover” now that the guests are gone, the lights are down, and the Christmas music has stopped! Want a fun way to level up your home quickly?? My accessory course is here for you! In this course I reveal my secrets, tips a...
Dec 27, 2022•12 min•Ep. 85
If you’re listening to this episode on the day that it airs, you’ve got 5 days until Christmas, and I’ve got 5 easy hacks to get you guest-ready this holiday season! If you have family and guests coming to your home during this time, you are going to really enjoy this simple (but so effective!) hacks that I share with you today. I hope this episode helps you and stay tuned as next week I have Part 2 for you, where I give my advice for the post-holidays when all the guests go home! Want a fun way...
Dec 20, 2022•16 min•Ep. 84
It’s that time of year, the holidays are here, and festive feels good! Last year at this time, we released an episode with Caryn Fleming of Curated Life that had some great tips and tricks for having a really stylish holiday in your home, and I wanted to share it with you again. Caryn has always been obsessed with interiors, specializing in changing her environment from season-to-season, which makes her the ideal guest to bring to you today, and in this episode, we talked all things winter décor...
Dec 06, 2022•31 min•Ep. 83
Do you have empty rooms in your home, and you’re getting stressed and overwhelmed at just the thought of decorating them? Not to worry, it’s really about mind over matter more than you think! I wanted to dedicate an episode to something that runs through my philosophy on design to help make the process of decorating those empty rooms as fun and stress-free as possible, and you’re going to want to grab my free ROOM Planner ( R emove O verwhelm O vercome the M ove) at https://jillkalmaninteriors.c...
Nov 22, 2022•19 min•Ep. 82
Have you been afraid to use white in your home? Today’s guest is the amazing Chrissie Rucker, founder of The White Company, who is here to share how white is both versatile and beautiful, along with the ways that you can approach using it in your home! Chrissie founded The White Company in 1994. Today the company, which began life as a small mail-order business, is one of the UK’s most loved and trusted lifestyle brands. With more than 60 stores in the UK and Ireland, along with worldwide ecomme...
Nov 08, 2022•37 min•Ep. 81
Today I have a special encore episode for you with Elizabeth Daniel, which was popular one that we received a lot of positive feedback about when it originally aired in June 2021! I saw Elizabeth featured on CBS Sunday Morning and I wanted to introduce her to you, as I think what she has to share is so interesting. As they say, one man’s trash is another person’s treasure, and in this episode, you’ll learn how she is making it easy to incorporate vintage styles into your home! Elizabeth is a déc...
Oct 25, 2022•27 min•Ep. 80
Are you ready to learn my favorite mindset tool to reach your goals faster? This is one of the most powerful tools you’ll ever learn, and in this episode, I’m so pleased to have my guest Aimee Greczmiel here to share her thoughts and expertise with us. Aimee is a former Fortune 500 VP who has taken her passion for mentoring and personal growth to help working parents reduce stress & overwhelm and experience more balance, presence, and ease in their personal and professional lives. Aimee guid...
Oct 11, 2022•50 min•Ep. 79
Alright Moms, I want you to hang up your capes for a minute as you listen to this episode! The “Supermom Syndrome” is a very real thing, and today’s special guest is here to share her expertise on it and explain how default parenting, the mental load and mom shaming are holding women back, and what we can start to do about these things right now. Lynn Turcotte-Schuh is a Mentor, Speaker and Educator who supports Mamas in letting go of society's expectations and redefining their motherhood experi...
Sep 27, 2022•53 min•Ep. 78
As the quote goes, “the creative adult is the child who survived.” Today is a special encore of one of our most listened to episodes, with architect and author Donald Rattner, where we’re talking all about creative space in your home. Even if you don’t consider yourself “a creative”, he’ll reveal how creativity is within each and every one of us. Donald M. Rattner helps individuals and organizations optimize creative performance by applying scientific research to the shaping of space. His third ...
Sep 13, 2022•46 min•Ep. 77
If you’ve been following me for any amount of time, you know that cooking is one of my favorite passions and hobbies. With summer just about over and school starting back up, I thought it would be the perfect time for us to talk about meal prep, how to get the kids involved in the kitchen, and ways to make cooking fun and easy for everyone in your household. My special guest today is Barry Gribbon, who founded Homerun Entertainment in 2002 when he saw the opportunity for a small boutique product...
Aug 30, 2022•49 min•Ep. 76
Today I want to talk about what I’m calling a myth: designer discounts. Some of you may disagree, but this is something that has been on my mind as it’s come up in recent conversations that I’ve had with my clients. I want to use this episode as a reminder that when hiring a designer, it’s not just about discounts. Designers bring a lot to the table, including their expertise, education, and experience. I look forward to hearing your thoughts, and I hope the information I share today helps you i...
Aug 16, 2022•17 min•Ep. 75
Today’s guest was quoted in Good Housekeeping Magazine, and I reached out as I really wanted to introduce her to you! Kate Ecke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of The Unconventional Therapists. The Unconventional Therapists is a boutique therapy practice disrupting the mental health paradigm. Kate is trained in EMDR, Functional Family Therapy and Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. Kate received her Bachelors in Social Work from Alvernia University and her Masters ...
Aug 02, 2022•33 min•Ep. 74
Have you ever stayed at a hotel, and you just wanted to bring it all home? I’m so excited to bring you Darcy Guttwein, who is the expert in bringing those great things that we all enjoy in hotels into our home, because I’ve always been a proponent of that! Darcy Guttwein is a seasoned world traveler with a passion for lifestyle improvement. She has spent over two decades designing at-home luxury lifestyle experiences that exemplify “Hotels to Home” living. Navigating the complex roles of entrepr...
Jul 19, 2022•39 min•Ep. 73
Today I’m bringing you an encore episode of one of my favorite interviews I’ve done since starting this podcast, with Brittney Levine! You may know Brittney as she is on tv all the time and does amazing style and shopping segments, and in June 2020 we did a whole episode on how to find your style. So many people come to me and are confused about style in their home, and I think often it’s not that they don’t know what it is, but they’re afraid to step into it in their home. In this episode, Brit...
Jul 05, 2022•40 min•Ep. 72
If your house is cluttered, it’s probably because your mind is a little cluttered too. I’m so excited to being bringing an expert, Julie Coraccio, on the show to help you clear the clutter - in all areas of your life! Julie an award-winning professional organizer, author, speaker, and certified life coach based in Wheeling, WV who works with people all over the globe. Host of the popular podcast Clear Your Clutter Inside & Out , she is passionate about supporting people in creating the life ...
Jun 21, 2022•37 min•Ep. 71
From cocktails to mocktails, we have got you covered in this episode! Today we’re talking all about liquor, the home bar and entertaining, and I am looking forward to you meeting today’s guest who is here to share her expertise in this area with all of us. Megan Campbell started working in the alcohol industry in 2014, as a server in a dine-in movie theater in Scottsdale. After a year there she moved over to bartending where she truly fell in love with cocktails. Another year later and she found...
Jun 07, 2022•41 min•Ep. 70
Parenting is the hardest job in the world, but today’s expert guest is here to give his interesting perspective and practical tips for raising our children in today’s world, as a conscious and aware parent. Dr. Bob Saul has been guiding the physical, behavioral, and mental care of children for over 40 years. His Parental Awareness Threshold is a simple framework to actively parent with self-awareness, empathy, and compassion where children learn to build nurturing relationships as well as exhibi...
May 24, 2022•40 min•Ep. 69
What is one of the most fun (and joyful!) rooms to decorate in the house? If you’re like me, you said the nursery, which is why I’m looking forward to you meeting today’s guest, Naomi Coe. If you need to design a nursery or know someone who is in the process of setting one up, then you’re going to want to hear what Naomi has to say in this episode! Naomi is the founder of Little Crown Interiors and author of the nursery design book, Your Perfect Nursery. She founded Little Crown Interiors in 200...
May 10, 2022•45 min•Ep. 68
Hello City to Suburb Home Buyers! This episode is all for you, because there is a new attitude you need to take if you’re buying a new home and making the big move. It’s “For Better or For Worse”, and in this episode, I’ll explain what this means! When the market isn’t in your favor as a buyer, there are things you can do ahead of time to mentally and emotionally prepare for all that you will encounter. You absolutely can still get your dream house, but there just might be a couple of extra step...
Apr 26, 2022•18 min•Ep. 67
Today I have a special replay of a past episode with my guest Kim Greco of Paws and Possibilities, where we talked about what’s really involved in owning a dog. This episode is dedicated to Biscuit, our beloved Cockapoo of 13 years who we just lost recently. Shortly after I recorded the original episode with Kim, we found out that Biscuit had terminal cancer. He was the first dog we owned, and it was one of the most enriching and fabulous experiences we could have as Biscuit really taught us wha...
Apr 12, 2022•52 min•Ep. 66
There’s an old adage that says, work hard, play hard, and today on the podcast we’re talking all about the subject of play and how important it is for your mind and your well-being. To do this, my special guest is Wendy Conklin, the Creative Director and thought leader behind the Chair Whimsy movement to live more creatively. Wendy helps her online course students tap into and cultivate their creativity, giving them permission to "play" and upgrade their joy. Her teaching style makes the challen...
Mar 29, 2022•39 min•Ep. 65
In today’s episode, my special guest reveals how organizing can indeed by joyful, by using the versatile and stylist lockers from her amazing startup company, Mustard Made. Becca Stern is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Mustard Made, a homeware brand known for its colorful range of vintage-inspired metal lockers. Becca launched the company in collaboration with her sister Jess in 2018, and they have grown the brand into a thriving global startup spanning 3 continents, with a team of 14 p...
Mar 15, 2022•31 min•Ep. 64
Do you ever feel like you need an undercover contractor to help you with your home renovation project and the team you’re working with? I’ve got good news, because Matt DiBara is here today to lift the curtain on all things building and to share his expertise with us! Fourth generation mason Matt DiBara mixed his first bag of concrete at age 9 and went on to spend most of his childhood learning the trade, eventually placing second in the national SkillsUSA masonry competition. From there, he bra...
Mar 01, 2022•44 min•Ep. 63
Have you ever stopped to consider how the products you use and that are in your home are made? I’m so excited to be talking about what you can do to make your home as non-toxic and chemical-free as possible, with today’s expert guest, Deborah DiMare! Deborah is a renowned interior design consultant, author, educator, and pioneer of the ethical / wellness design movement. She has been executing beautiful living and sensory environments that contribute to the mental and physical health and well-be...
Feb 15, 2022•42 min•Ep. 62
Our homes are emotional, and on today’s episode I wanted to go a bit deeper into this fascinating topic. My guest is Marissa Lada of Honey Lune Hivery, who I found on TikTok (and she is a bit of a sensation on that platform)! I realized that Marissa and I have so many of the same philosophies about home, the psychology of home, and approach to decorating, and I just knew that I had to invite her to be a guest on the podcast. Marissa Lada is a Holistic Home Coach + Designer. With her background i...
Feb 01, 2022•50 min•Ep. 61
Are you thinking about adding a furry member to your family? Maybe you just recently did, and you have questions or concerns about owning the new dog? You’ll want to hear this episode, as my special guest is revealing her expertise as we talk all things dogs! Kim Greco is the owner of Paws and Possibilities and creator of the online dog training program Manners Matter, is a dog trainer for people who want to be proud of their dog, not embarrassed by them. Through her unique training system, you’...
Jan 18, 2022•51 min•Ep. 60
Happy New Year – it’s hard to believe it’s 2022! To celebrate the new year, I wanted to take a little bit of time to share more about me on the podcast, so that you can learn who I’m not in order to learn more about who I am as a designer! I’m here to help and to serve you in 2022 in beyond, and this episode I reveal the ways that we can work together to achieve all of your designing goals. Having a beautifully designed home is attainable, and I don’t want you to ever be intimidated by this proc...
Jan 04, 2022•27 min•Ep. 59
It’s that time of year again, the holidays, and in this solo episode I’ll be sharing decorating tips and ideas to make it as stress-free as possible, so that you can enjoy this special time with friends and family! I cover a lot in this episode, from decorating advice to entertaining hacks, thoughts on trees, food, how to host a dinner, and gift-giving if you’re the guest. I hope the upcoming new year has positive things for you, and from my home to yours, I’m wishing you the very best this holi...
Dec 14, 2021•25 min•Ep. 58
Want to avoid supply chain issues and grab designer items for your home that are new, or like new? You are going to love this conversation I recently had with Sarina Galu, the Founder of Nooish! Sarina is an Interior Designer and former CPG Marketing executive. She is the Founder of Nooish Home Decor Consignment and Design Props Interiors, a curated marketplace featuring home decor for everyone with popular brands and custom-made items, consigned by designers and private sellers. Based in Darien...
Nov 30, 2021•30 min•Ep. 57
