season 1
episode 14
In our final episode of Season One, we share our 2021 to-do lists. Some years usher in big projects, like kitchen remodels or new additions. But even without an exciting renovation on the horizon, your home deserves attention. From steam cleaning... more »
episode 13
Need a little high gloss in your life? In this episode, we welcome, Stephen Dlouhy, founder of premier decorative painting firm “Floe Painting,” and great friend of the GUSSIE. Stephen is our go-to source for all “fine”... more »
episode 12
More than ever, we are all craving places to escape to within our own homes. In this episode we talk about the science of a great bedroom—the most personal room in your house, and often the most challenging room to design. We address everything... more »
episode 11
In this episode, we sit down with LA-based designer and textile creator Schuyler Samperton. Schuyler has been featured in every noteworthy publication from Vogue to Elle Décor to Architectural Digest. In addition to being super talented and... more »
episode 10
With the holiday season on the horizon, we’re bringing you our Dining Room Do’s, Don’t’s, and Maybes. From lighting to chair rail to faux plants, we cover it all. Thinking of adding occasional seating? Wondering whether to... more »
episode 9
In this episode we sit down with established Washington, D.C. interior designer and creator of one our favorite textile lines, Marika Meyer. Marika had us at “Beatrix,” a floral print inspired by beloved children’s author and... more »
episode 8
When you walk into a room, what do you notice first? Is it the furniture? The colors? The architecture? When designing for yourself, do you routinely prioritize certain aspects, like art or pattern and textiles? In this episode we introduce our list... more »
episode 7
Do you ever wonder how magazines and design books achieve those picture-perfect interiors? Or why your friend’s house has that ‘gram-worthy appeal, but your own rooms seem to be missing that je ne sais quoi? In this episode we break the... more »