I confess… publishing my work turned into a PR disaster

00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner
00:21: Shannon's Introduction
22:09: Shannon's vice
24:38: Confession #1 - Budget friendly design
46:57: Confession #2 - The statement sofa
58:14: Question #1 - selecting projects to feature?
62:08: Questions #2 - Design trends to get rid of
65:03: What made Shannon feel

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!

Today, host Caroline Turner chats with Shannon Sharpe, a Chicago-based design and lifestyle writer with nearly two decades of experience in the publishing world. Shannon shares her unconventional journey from marketing to journalism, eventually finding her passion in design writing. With bylines in Luxe Interiors & Design, Architectural Digest, and Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles, Shannon dives into the behind-the-scenes world of design publications, offering insights into how stories are crafted and the ethics of editorial decisions. Plus, she reveals the challenges of balancing client expectations with journalistic integrity and the surprising ways her work has intersected with her personal life—including meeting her husband through a design feature!

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