In this heartfelt podcast conversation with lifestyle editor Maria Le Mesurier, Holly Becker explores how emotional design transforms our homes - and us. Discover how to design from the inside out, break old patterns, and create a soulful space that reflects who you truly are.

Today I’m celebrating a huge milestone for my Atlanta-based client, Cathleen Smith, who officially launched her very first online course: Spice Up Your Life: An Inflammation Reset Using Herbs & Spices.

The Nordic style has always been close to my heart because it’s calm, clear, and connected to nature. There is nothing more grounding and inspiring to me than a neutral living space with a few colors as accents - think rust red, terracotta, green or dusty rose. But in 2025, Scandinavian design feels a bit more rebellious…

This year, Milan Design Week signaled a luminous shift in interior aesthetics. Cool metal finishes such as chrome, aluminum, and mirrored surfaces emerged as the defining materials, introducing a bit of reflective luxury.

Loss sucks. In 2020, I found out that my father had passed away the year before in 2019 - his cancer came back, and he didn’t have a second battle left in him. I hadn’t known because my mother, who had Lewy Body Dementia, had forgotten to tell me, or rather, she said she thought she did tell me.

As we journey further into 2025, it’s clear that Scandinavian design is still in focus. However, it does continues to evolve, gently shifting from its traditionally pared-back aesthetic to something softer, warmer, and more emotionally supportive.

There’s nothing better than a good night’s sleep, wouldn’t you agree? And yet, so many of us invest more money in a sofa or vacation than in a mattress and bedding. After relocating from the US to Germany,

I’ll be honest: running a small business is personal. It’s not just about products, posts, or profits. It’s about putting yourself out there, sharing your voice, and letting the world see you. And that can be terrifying, especially when your self-worth gets tangled up in your business’s performance.