Hard Lessons and the Pros and Cons of Design

Caroline and Paloma tackle underarm “chicken nuggets,” summer-camp chaos, and a once-pristine abaca rug under canine attack. They trade television recommendations, debate Nantucket’s “No Influencers” dustup, and consider the many ways money can whisper—or flex. They close with candid advice for aspiring designers: keep overhead low, hire carefully, and recognize when someone is in over their head.The Install Podcast is now on Substack. Subscribe today!YouTube: @theinstalldesignpodcastInstagram: @theinstallpodcastTik Tok: @theinstallpocastPaloma: www.palomacontreras.comInstagram: @palomacontrerasdesignTik Tok: @palomacontrerasdesignShopMy: @palomacontrerasCaroline: www.carolinegidiere.comInstagram: @carolinegidieredesignTik Tok: @carolinegidieredesignbtsShop My: @carolinegidiereChapters00:16 — Chicken Nuggets 06:48 — Weekly Recap 10:57 — Kitchen Comeback 13:44 — Rug Rescue 22:31 — Screen Time 30:14 — Cheer Pressure 34:22 — Influencer Wars 41:35 — Design Careers 44:44 — Smart Growth 47:32 — Costly Lessons 51:31 — Sign-Off