Hard Lessons and the Pros and Cons of Design
The Install: Life & Design with Paloma and Caroline · Aug 11, 2026 · 51:59
The Install: Life & Design with Paloma and Caroline
The Install: Life & Design with Paloma and Caroline · Aug 11, 2026 · 51:59
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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.
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00:16 — 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
Episodes: The Install: Life & Design with Paloma and Caroline
