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The Install: Life & Design with Paloma and Caroline is a weekly conversation about creativity, business, and building a life shaped by good design.Hosted by interior designers and longtime friends, Paloma Contreras and Caroline Gidiere, the podcast offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the realities of creative work. From running a design business and navigating growth, to travel, culture, and personal style, each episode blends industry insight with real-life reflection. Through thoughtful conversations—both between the hosts and with occasional guests—The Install is an inviting space for designers, creatives, and anyone drawn to intentional living and beautiful ideas.
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- Yesterday1h 3m
Bunny Bars, Baby Broccoli, and Balenciaga with Bryan Huffman
Fan favorite Bryan Huffman returns—gloriously uncensored—to review the seven deadly sins of polite conversation before whisking us back inside Bunny Mellon’s world at Oak Spring. He spills on no-tape gift wrapping, microscopic vegetables, Lay’s potato chips, ice in wine, Porthault linens, and Givenchy “armor,” while revealing the humor, discipline, generosity, and tenderness behind an American icon. Consider this your invitation to luncheon—just don’t discuss your sleep score, diet, or route there.Follow The Install PodcastYouTube: @theinstalldesignpodcastInstagram: @theinstallpodcastTikTok: @theinstallpocastFollow PalomaPaloma: www.palomacontreras.comInstagram: @palomacontrerasdesignTikTok: @palomacontrerasdesignShopMy: @palomacontrerasFollow CarolineCaroline: www.carolinegidiere.comInstagram: @carolinegidieredesignTikTok: @carolinegidieredesignbtsShopMy: @carolinegidiereChapters00:15 — Bryan Is Back01:18 — Social Studies10:10 — Southern Manners12:35 — Picky Eaters16:54 — Inside Oak Spring21:14 — Art Without Fuss23:04 — Wrapping, Bunny-Style26:36 — The Bunny Bar30:52 — Luncheon Is Served37:30 — The Famous Cabbage39:13 — Bunny and the Swans41:54 — Giving It Back45:57 — Porthault and Old Money50:11 — Givenchy as Armor55:37 — Champagne for Eliza1:02:23 — Bryan Signs Off
- 1 weeks ago52 min
How Long Does It Take? + A Little Spice
Paloma and Caroline take a conversational tour starting with Caroline’s one-and-done push-up and the psychological tyranny of a kitchen-island pile to the comforts of office routine, their new Substack, The Install Edit, and a heartfelt remembrance of Urban Electric founder Dave Dawson. Along the way, they celebrate couture craftsmanship, referee World Cup loyalties, review royal and Wimbledon fashion, debate marriage, motherhood, and women’s financial independence, compare an overly affectionate ChatGPT with a judgmental Claude, and issue a unanimous restraining order against men’s flip-flops. They close with a spirited defense of interior design timelines and fees—part business reality check, part closing argument.Substack: The Install EditInstagram: @theinstallpodcastTik Tok: @theinstallpocastYouTube: @theinstalldesignpodcastPaloma: www.paolomacontreras.comInstagram: @palomacontrerasdesignTik Tok: @palomacontrerasdesignCaroline:www.carolinegidiere.comInstagram: @carolinegidieredesignTik Tok: @carolinegidieredesignbtsShop My: @carolinegidiere00:13 — One Push-Up and Weekly Highs02:39 — Routines, Travel, and Resetting05:10 — Cluttered Home, Cluttered Mind08:39 — The Install Edit Returns to Writing12:52 — Remembering Dave Dawson15:53 — Couture as Creative Energy20:17 — The Beautiful Game25:09 — Royals, Reunions, and Wimbledon Fashion30:18 — Marriage, Motherhood, and Independence34:52 — ChatGPT Bestie, Claude Scold37:46 — Hot Takes and Men’s Feet39:41 — How Long Design Takes42:05 — You Can’t Rush Creativity45:04 — The Real Value of Design50:06 — Twenty-Five Hours Is Nothing51:18 — Spicy Caroline Signs Off
- 2 weeks ago58 min
Serve, Swerve and Design with Verve
Paloma and Caroline open with a moment of horticultural hubris: Caroline’s geraniums are giving English-country-house abundance, while Paloma’s are still auditioning for the role of “weed.” From there, they celebrate an anniversary and revisit a very-of-its-moment 2005 wedding dress, mourn Chanel’s decision to discontinue beloved beauty staples, confess to needing a vacation from their addiction to planning vacations, and convene a ruthless Serve or Swerve tribunal. Balloon pants are convicted on sight, oversized button-downs receive strict styling probation, tomato red and signature red nails are vigorously defended, and the dreaded “dumb-length” midi skirt is issued a restraining order. There is a plea for men to embrace gray hair and a fantasy trip to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. They close with smart advice for design lovers who want to collaborate with a professional without turning the project into a decorative custody battle and advice on how best to use The Expert and it's time allotment.Want detes and the links? Check out our Substack. Or check out our ShopMy.YouTube: @theinstalldesignpodcastInstagram: @theinstallpodcastTik Tok: @theinstallpocastPaloma: www.paolomacontreras.comInstagram: @palomacontrerasdesignTik Tok: @palomacontrerasdesignShopMy: @palomacontrerasCaroline:www.carolinegidiere.comInstagram: @carolinegidieredesignTik Tok: @carolinegidieredesignbtsShop My: @carolinegidiereChapter list00:35 — The Geranium Games: Green thumbs, green envy, and a lesson from Peppa Pig06:37 — Highs and Lows: Anniversary flowers and a 2005 wedding dress08:28 — Chanel Has Some Explaining to Do: Discontinued favorites and makeup-TikTok alternatives14:45 — The Anxiety of an Empty Calendar: Fourth of July plans, baseball nostalgia, and travel withdrawal19:31 — Life in Permanent Overdrive: Cortisol, dopamine, spreadsheets, and the spa-retreat solution22:21 — Serve or Swerve Begins: Balloon pants and silky pajama dressing26:32 — The Proportions Department: Oversized button-downs, neutral nails, and red-nail loyalty32:24 — Summer Accessories on Trial: Basket bags, tomato red, and the unworn red shoe37:11 — Beware the “Dumb Length”: Midi skirts, office flip-flops, and polka-dot theory43:44 — Men, Embrace the Gray: Mick Jagger, Stevie Nicks, and aging stylishly49:42 — Listener Question: Loving art and antiques without becoming your own decorator55:27 — Making the Most of The Expert: How to prepare for a productive design consultation58:18 — Wrap-up
- 2 weeks ago59 min
Serve, Swerve & Design with Verve
Paloma and Caroline open with a moment of horticultural hubris: Caroline’s geraniums are giving English-country-house abundance, while Paloma’s are still auditioning for the role of “weed.” From there, they celebrate an anniversary and revisit a very-of-its-moment 2005 wedding dress, mourn Chanel’s decision to discontinue beloved beauty staples, confess to needing a vacation from their addiction to planning vacations, and convene a ruthless Serve or Swerve tribunal. Balloon pants are convicted on sight, oversized button-downs receive strict styling probation, tomato red and signature red nails are vigorously defended, and the dreaded “dumb-length” midi skirt is issued a restraining order. There is a plea for men to embrace gray hair and a fantasy trip to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. They close with smart advice for design lovers who want to collaborate with a professional without turning the project into a decorative custody battle and advice on how best to use The Expert and it's time allotment.Want detes and the links? Check out our Substack. Or check out our ShopMy.YouTube: @theinstalldesignpodcastInstagram: @theinstallpodcastTik Tok: @theinstallpocastPaloma: www.paolomacontreras.comInstagram: @palomacontrerasdesignTik Tok: @palomacontrerasdesignShopMy: @palomacontrerasCaroline:www.carolinegidiere.comInstagram: @carolinegidieredesignTik Tok: @carolinegidieredesignbtsShop My: @carolinegidiereChapter list00:35 — The Geranium Games: Green thumbs, green envy, and a lesson from Peppa Pig06:37 — Highs and Lows: Anniversary flowers and a 2005 wedding dress08:28 — Chanel Has Some Explaining to Do: Discontinued favorites and makeup-TikTok alternatives14:45 — The Anxiety of an Empty Calendar: Fourth of July plans, baseball nostalgia, and travel withdrawal19:31 — Life in Permanent Overdrive: Cortisol, dopamine, spreadsheets, and the spa-retreat solution22:21 — Serve or Swerve Begins: Balloon pants and silky pajama dressing26:32 — The Proportions Department: Oversized button-downs, neutral nails, and red-nail loyalty32:24 — Summer Accessories on Trial: Basket bags, tomato red, and the unworn red shoe37:11 — Beware the “Dumb Length”: Midi skirts, office flip-flops, and polka-dot theory43:44 — Men, Embrace the Gray: Mick Jagger, Stevie Nicks, and aging stylishly49:42 — Listener Question: Loving art and antiques without becoming your own decorator55:27 — Making the Most of The Expert: How to prepare for a productive design consultation58:18 — Wrap-up
- 3 weeks ago51 min
The Rosé Recovery Plan
This week, Caroline and Paloma confess to vacation weight gain, debate whether rosé is sabotaging their summer, and compare notes on concerts, puppies, and peach ice cream. They also dive into the decline of American shelter magazines (with a passionate plea to bring back House & Garden), discuss whether they'd trust a driverless Waymo, share their favorite places to source antiques, and celebrate America's 250th birthday with a nostalgic look back at the Bicentennial and the Colonial Revival craze. Plus: gardening tips, Wimbledon predictions, and a TV recommendation you'll definitely want to binge.Instagram: @theinstallpodcastTik Tok: @theinstallpocastYouTube: @theinstalldesignpodcastPaloma: www.paolomacontreras.comInstagram: @palomacontrerasdesignTik Tok: @palomacontrerasdesignCaroline:www.carolinegidiere.comInstagram: @carolinegidieredesignTik Tok: @carolinegidieredesignbtsShop My: @carolinegidiereChapters00:00 Highs & Lows09:52 Summer Diet Confessions15:50 Geranium Update20:15 Magazine Hot Takes25:30 Waymo: Yes or No?28:50 What We're Watching32:35 America's 250th Birthday37:00 Americana Style43:05 Listener Questions49:30 Wimbledon & Royal Watch
- 4 weeks ago55 min
Hot Takes, Lost Lotions & The Great Scallop Reckoning
Paloma and Caroline catch up on a chaotic week of puppy parenting, jet lag, birthday prep, travel recovery, and one truly tragic Charles de Gaulle skincare confiscation before diving into the latest design news, including Mark Sikes’s J.McLaughlin collaboration and The Hedges’ David Netto refresh. They also compare wellness routines—from lymphatic drainage to Caroline’s heroic everything-but-the-kitchen-sink smoothie—before getting into listener-submitted design hot takes on gallery walls, trend fatigue, faux chateau cosplay, scallops, baby blue, zellige tile, trim on sheetrock, recessed lighting, off-season travel, linen sheets, and chunky platform heels.Chapters -- Time Stamps00:15 — Travel Recovery01:09 — Puppy Drama03:48 — Dog Wisdom06:31 — High/Low07:05 — Lou’s Return08:20 — Lotion Loss17:13 — Mark’s Collab18:14 — The Hedges21:26 — Wellness Overload23:09 — Smoothie Era27:41 — Creatine Gummies29:13 — Hot Takes29:48 — Gallery Walls31:40 — Trend Fatigue31:55 — Chateau Cosplay35:16 — Scallop Backlash35:31 — Baby Blue36:13 — Wallpaper Fatigue39:25 — Zellige Overload41:27 — Sheetrock Trim43:28 — Recessed Lighting46:13 — Off-Season Travel48:21 — Linen Sheets52:18 — Platform Heels54:35 — Outro Hot TakesSmoothie Recipe:Powders:IM8 Essentials Pro + Longevity Stack in Flavor Lemon/OrangeKion CreatineGramms Clear Whey Protein LemonadeVeggies:Handful of frozen chopped kale1/4 c shredded carrots3 cubes frozen ginger from Trader JoesFrozen fruits:Handful each of blue berries, pitted cherries, raspberries and 1/2 frozen peach in seasonLiquids (totaling 1 cup):Juice of 1/2 lemonAloe Juice from Trader JoesCoconut WaterSprinkle of Sea SaltInstagram: @theinstallpodcastTik Tok: @theinstallpocastYouTube: @theinstalldesignpodcastPaloma: www.paolomacontreras.comInstagram: @palomacontrerasdesignTik Tok: @palomacontrerasdesignCaroline:www.carolinegidiere.comInstagram: @carolinegidieredesignTik Tok: @carolinegidieredesignbtsShop My: @carolinegidiere
- Jun 23, 202649 min
Bad Hotels, Good Hair & Better Boundaries
Paloma and Caroline check in from Cabo and Paris for a vacation-edition catch-up that delivers equal parts glamour, chaos, and practical wisdom. They talk about changing travel plans, the joys of slower vacations, and what it’s like to travel with kids at different ages—from early wake-ups to future shopping buddies and museum eye-rolls.Along the way, they cover Malmaison, Josephine, and Paris museum adventures, Paloma’s very relatable decision to ditch a hotel that wasn’t passing the vibe check, and Caroline’s vacation highs and lows, including a spider bite, a bruised shin, and a deep devotion to French snack food. There’s also a standout product recommendation for taming frizz, followed by a smart and candid design discussion on why decorators should not be hiring the contractor—plus the client red flags that tell you a project may not be the right fit.Chapter Timestamps00:00 – Intro: Paris vs. Cabo01:14 – Why Paloma changed her original Paris plans02:48 – Caroline on her first kid-free trip in 20+ years06:25 – Shopping, Charvet shirts, and museum parenting07:53 – Malmaison, Lafayette, and Josephine as ultimate style icon11:08 – Pool days, beach reads, and vacation mode in Cabo13:23 – Paloma’s hotel horror story and the great Cabo switch16:52 – High/Low: trusting your instincts on vacation18:31 – Caroline’s lows: spider bite and shin injury from hell20:17 – Caroline’s high: beloved French chips and snack obsession22:01 – Margot cameo!23:34 – Glass-door mishaps and kid vacation stories25:17 – Paris celebrates PSG into the wee hours25:52 – Product Rec: Chris McMillan Styling Balm30:39 – Design Question: Should a designer hire the contractor?37:25 – When a client request becomes a red flag41:51 – Contract redlines, process pushback, and knowing when to walk away47:42 – Wrap-up: Notre Dame bells, cold weather, cocktails, and a meteor showerInstagram: @theinstallpodcastTik Tok: @theinstallpocastYouTube: @theinstalldesignpodcastPaloma:www.paolomacontreras.comInstagram: @palomacontrerasdesignTik Tok: @palomacontrerasdesignCaroline:www.carolinegidiere.comInstagram: @carolinegidieredesignTik Tok: @carolinegidieredesignbtsShop My: @carolinegidiere
- Jun 16, 202653 min
How Travel Shapes the Way We Design and How We Live
This week, with Caroline recording from Rome, The Install Podcast takes up the subject of travel and how it inspires not just our design but encourages our creativity. This week, we explore:favorite social media accounts,have you had your colors done?are you a hotel snob?Is there a house, city, home, restuarant that stopped you in your tracks?favorite hotels abroad;favorite hotels in the US;the chicest hotel;what makes for a memorable hotel stay;are you an adventurer or a creature of habit when you travel?how design influences the way we see things or approach design;what designers see that most travelers miss;quick fire travel & design favorites:most inspiring citysave or splurge on a hotelhotel chain vs boutique hotelbest gardenfavorite design shop abroadfavorite indulgence while travelingbest hotel bathroomfavorite antique shoppingfavorite local craftfavorite travel souvenirone thing you always photographUpcoming Design Events:d. Porthatul sale begins June 8Christopher Spitzmiller Seconds Sale Starts June 12Newport Design Week and Nantucket By Design events coming up next month, ticket are on sale now!Instagram: @theinstallpodcastTik Tok: @theinstallpocastYouTube: @theinstalldesignpodcastPaloma:www.paolomacontreras.comInstagram: @palomacontrerasdesignTik Tok: @palomacontrerasdesignCaroline:www.carolinegidiere.comInstagram: @carolinegidieredesignTik Tok: @carolinegidieredesignbtsShop My: @carolinegidiere
About The Install: Life & Design with Paloma and Caroline
The Install: Life & Design with Paloma and Caroline is a weekly conversation about creativity, business, and building a life shaped by good design.Hosted by interior designers and longtime friends, Paloma Contreras and Caroline Gidiere, the podcast offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the realities of creative work. From running a design business and navigating growth, to travel, culture, and personal style, each episode blends industry insight with real-life reflection. Through thoughtful conversations—both between the hosts and with occasional guests—The Install is an inviting space for designers, creatives, and anyone drawn to intentional living and beautiful ideas.
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