Ep. 400: Celebrating 400 Episodes with Karen Mooney + Q&A's!

Can you believe it’s been 400 episodes already??? Join Caroline, Taryn, Liz, and Karen as they take a delightful stroll down memory lane, reflecting on their fabulous eight-year journey through the world of interior design and podcasting. Get ready for some laughs, nostalgia, and a whole lot of love as they share stories of personal growth, lessons learned, and the amazing friendships made along the way.

But that’s not all: We’ve got some surprise shout-outs from our beloved past guests like Rachel Cannon, Nikki Papadopoulos, and Erika Ward, who share their favorite design nuggets to inspire you. Plus, our hosts take turns answering YOUR questions, revealing what their top Ballard products are, what must-read design books you need, and the rooms that get their creative juices flowing. 

Watch this week's episode as recorded live in Karen's dining room on Ballard Designs' YouTube: https://bit.ly/4hwMVtx

What You’ll Hear This Episode:

• 00:00 – Introduction to the How to Decorate Podcast
• 00:33 – Time to Celebrate Episode 400! 🎈
• 00:56 – Reflecting on Our Journey Together 
• 02:26 – Fun Decorating Tips and Personal Growth 
• 04:01 – Listener Questions with Special Guest Stars! 
• 05:57 – Styling Shelves with the Incredible Ginny Branch 
• 11:17 – Behind the Scenes of Our Dazzling Photo Shoots 
• 18:00 – Sweet Voice Memos from Our Amazing Friends 
• 29:58 – Our Biggest Lessons Learned (Spoiler: It’s been a ride!) 
• 39:10 – Picking the Perfect Plants for Your Pad 
• 40:08 – Why Self-Watering Pots Are a Gardener’s Best Friend 
• 41:01 – Exploring Fun Faux and Dried Plant Options 
• 41:42 – Our All-Time Fav Ballard Designs Products 
• 44:29 – The Unmatched Charm of Hand-Knotted Rugs 
• 50:08 – Top Design Books & Inspirations on Our Shelves 
• 01:01:09 – Dream Guests and High-Impact Decorating Tips 
• 01:08:01 – Final Thoughts and a Heartfelt Thank You to Our Listeners