Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!

Today, host Caroline Turner welcomes Shannon Claire, a talented interior designer from D.C. Shannon shares her journey from studying British literature to becoming a successful interior designer with a small but impactful firm. They discuss the challenges of transitioning careers, running a remote team, and creating boundaries in the design industry. Plus, Shannon confesses the highs and lows of her most memorable client projects, including navigating “regret residences” and unexpected romance on-site.

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⏰ Timestamps:

• 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner
• 00:16: Shannon Claire’s journey from literature to interior design
• 02:11: The beginnings of Shannon’s design blog and her DIY journey
• 08:09: Transitioning to a design business and finding her niche
• 09:38: Returning to writing with Substack and its creative rewards
• 13:40: Vices that are not quite vices
• 18:04: Confession #1 — the “regret residence”
• 20:56: Balancing work-life boundaries in design
• 27:15: Confession #2 — design and romance
• 31:54: The ethical challenges of client and contractor relationships
• 44:07: Audience question on employee retention
• 53:37: Audience question on firing clients
• 64:09: Things that made Shannon feel

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📲 Stay inspired—follow Shannon for design and style insights:

• Instagram: @shannonclaire
• Website: shannonclaireinteriors.com

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📝 Credits:

• Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer
• Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer
• Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography