the GUSSIE

We don’t know about you, but over here at the GUSSIE, 2022 was a jam-packed year. As we reflect on where we’ve been, and consider the opportunities presented by the dawn of a new year, we’re channeling our inner cozy cotswold sitting room and making big plans to slow down and smell the Frasier Fir scented candle. Tune in to hear what we’ve been up to, our review of 2022, and our design predictions for the coming year.

The study of interior design is more than a catalogue of beautiful rooms. It is a window into the values of our culture, what we care about in any given snapshot in time. No room embodies this more than the “Family Room”—a modern invention that reflects the casualization of home life, and a renewed focus on family. In this episode, we breakdown the components of a well-designed Family Room. From layouts to sofas, coffee tables, storage pieces, and much, much more, we go deep into the room that has become the epicenter of a happy home.

More than ever, we are all craving places to escape to within our own homes. In this episode we talk about the science of a great bedroom—the most personal room in your house, and often the most challenging room to design. We address everything from obvious Do’s (love a good swing-arm sconce!) to more controversial topics like bedroom TVs (for one of us it’s a MUST!). If your bedroom needs a little gussie-up, this is the episode for you.

In this episode we sit down with interior designer Robin Henry, a rising star in the biz whose playful use of pattern and color—alongside vintage and custom items—makes our GUSSIE hearts beat a little faster. In each of her spaces, Robin puts her knack for finding unique sources to good use, enhancing her rooms with bespoke light fixtures and other swoon-worthy, "one-of-a-kind" details. In our chat, Robin gives us the scoop on how she started out, what it’s like to run her own firm, and why she believes designers can literally “shop anywhere.” She also reveals some of her secret sources, so get ready to take notes!