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Oct 8, 2021
Betsy Helmuth discusses October's arrival, cold weather woes, and the importance of following your dreams. She reflects on past advice, acknowledges privilege, and shares lighting tips for open concept rooms. The episode wraps up with a reminder to trust the artist's vision.
0:00 Premium membership introduction
1:25 Welcome and October musings
2:20 Cold weather complaints
2:44 Reflecting on past advice
3:10 Following your dreams discussion
4:28 Acknowledging privilege and generational opportunities
10:21 Lighting advice for open concept rooms
13:03 Revisiting design feedback
18:39 The importance of trusting the artist's vision
- Consider the constraints and opportunities of your current
situation to make the best of your interior design journey.
- Trust the vision of the artist or designer you hired, as their
expertise can often bring about results beyond your
expectations.
- When dealing with design issues, understand the difference
between subjective preferences and objective errors to approach
solutions effectively.
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