Unfollow the Rules: Recent Episodes
Shauna Glenn
Author turned interior designer and stylist Shauna Glenn shares her experiences, stories, mishaps, victories and fails in her podcast Unfollow the Rules. The newly acclaimed Instagram phenom has built a lifestyle brand based on her eclectic, whimsical and colorful designs and believes that life's rules are not always meant to be followed.
In this episode, recorded on Halloween, the team talks about the tragic death of Matthew Perry and how he influenced us. Somehow the discussion evolves to 90s boy bands and it's clear that we needed an expert in the era to help us out.
Our Texas Rangers are still in the running for the World Series, and we are crossing fingers, toes, everything possible that they will bring home the cup, trophy, statue, whatever it's called.
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In today's episode we discuss the specifics of fall and holiday decorating. Does Shauna switch out her decor for fall? When is the best time to decorate for Christmas? Real tree or fake?
Also, how many sets of sheets do you have for your bed?
We've got some upcoming events too so tune in to find out more, AND send in your pie recipes to info@shaunaglenndesign.com
On today's show we discuss the latest installment of the Bachelor TV franchise, the Golden Bachelor. Find out what makes Hannah cry while watching the show, or grocery shopping, or driving, and whether or not we think a little blue pill might play a role later in the season.
Also, it's time for fall decorating, and we went to one of our favorite designers, Jeremiah Brent to get his take on the top Fall Decor trends to AVOID. How does Jere feel about Pumpkin Spice? How does the team feel about Pumpkin Spice? Tune in to find out.
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In this episode, Shauna catches us up on her adventures as an Ambassador at Design Chicago last week. It's very difficult job, involving meeting major design space celebrities. Hear all about her new BFF and the designer she now has to avoid due to Jeff's conversation with her.
We are collecting pie recipes for our Pie Contest! Submit your recipe to info@shaunaglenndesign.com.
A recent New York Times advice column tackled the question of "What are the rules about wearing a bra?" So, we bring the topic to the podcast for discussion. How much is too much? Are male nips as bad as female ones? Is Florence Pugh over the edge? Also, for a complete polar opposite topic, Kalen shares a little bit about her recent trip to DC which included an insider Capitol tour and meeting someone she never imagined meeting.
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hauna has returned from her European vacation and shares with us all the adventures she and Jeff encountered along the way! From the Red Light District in Amsterdam to the home of the King to what it's really like travelling through the Chunnel.
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In this episode of Unfollow the Rules, Shauna shares some surprising news that we never thought we'd hear from her. No, she's not closing up shop. Where would we all be without this gig?
In other news, Shauna and Jeff will be travelling for a few weeks so we'll be taking a break since none of you tune in to hear anyone but her. New episodes to come early September.
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While Hannah's husband has been recovering from surgery, her house has been invaded by all of his 20 something friends who seemingly have nothing better to do than hang out, play video games and make a mess. You can be sure we have some thoughts on what she needs to do about this.
Also, we discuss reasons why it is beneficial to hire an interior designer. From cost savings (for real), to exclusive access to vendors and custom product, and a discerning eye with ideas you might not have thought of. The team discusses how everyone can benefit from hiring a designer, AND a special offer just for our followers.
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In this episode of Unfollow the Rules, the team shares their reactions to the new Barbie movie and we discuss all of the ways Barbie has infiltrated our lives. Like design challenges. Head over to the blog to read about the recent design challenge held by the Washington Post for designers to re-imagine Barbie dream rooms. Jonathan Adler and Bobby Berk are just two of the designers featured. Not to be left out, Shauna and Hannah also submit their Barbie Dream Rooms.
We also discuss a recent news story about a woman who bought a remote island off the coast of Maine and lives part time in a 550 sf house. Which of us do you think would do this and who would never in a million years?
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In today's episode, Shauna shares a list of things that Interior Designers wish would go away. Included in that list is Grotesque Furniture, which, we had to go Google to learn what it was. Tune in to find out, and how we feel about all the other "Designer Don'ts".
Also, Rich has a game for us about fake headlines. (Stolen from the King of all game shows, "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me") See if you can figure out which news headline is fake.
What design trends do YOU wish would go away? Send us your comments and questions to info@shaunaglenndesign.com
In this episode of Unfollow the Rules, Rich gives us a recap of his recent trip to England as a sponsor of the church handbell choir. Do you think he followed or unfollowed the rules of the trip? We also discuss the brutal heat and crazy hawk attacks including a personal story from Hannah's youth. It's a lot of random chatter and peeks inside our brains that you won't want to miss.
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Shauna has joined the Threads community, so join us as she talks about how this is giving her all the 2008 Twitter feels.
Another debate we have firm feelings about is the top sheet vs no top sheet. Who are the people who are not using top sheets and why? Please weigh in with your comments at info@shaunaglenndesign.com.
We also discuss a design trend we've discovered with monochrome rooms. What do we think? How to do it right, and how not to do it. Make sure you check out these rooms on our stories and cast your vote.
As a follow up to our conversation last week regarding saying no, Shauna and the team talk about friendships, making new friends, high maintenance friends and "no I'm not mad at you" friends. How do you feel about small talk? Is it exhausting being friends with certain people? How do you navigate those relationships? What about your significant other? Join us for the conversation!
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In this episode, Rich the Scientist explains to us what's going on in the submarine that was lost while visiting the Titanic wreckage. Think of it as your nerd of the week segment.
Shauna also discusses recent design trends and how we feel about them, and we learn a new word for a trend that has been around for a while. I guess everything is up for re-invention these days.
Lastly, we talk about the power of saying "No"; how hard it is for many of us to do it, yet how liberating it is when we do!
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In this episode, we welcome Deborah Horn as our guest. Deb is Shauna's mom and recently supplied us all with gigantic zucchini from her garden. We took that as a challenge and each created recipes using the zucchini for Deb to judge. Join us as we find out which recipe and which chef made the best use of Deb's zucchini.
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So many great shows are out right now, so Shauna, RIley and Kalen talk about what they are watching, and debate the values of bingeing vs. savoring. Also, we share a couple stories that came to us via Reddit and The Ethicist about assholish behavior and our hot take on how we would handle the situation. Coincidentally, Shauna has had the exact same thing happen to her as happened in one of the stories. You won't want to miss it!
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In this episode, Kalen catches everybody up on her trip to Italy and how it's possible to eat pasta every day and not gain weight. If this gives you the travel bug, we'd love to have you join us in September 2024 on Shauna's trip to Morocco!
After our recent conversation about the Grand Millenial style trend, Shauna took a deeper dive in to some of the more obscure trends out there. You'll never believe what she found.
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In this episode, Shauna answers a listener's question about where we find inspiration and how to avoid design burnout. And speaking of inspiration, travel is a big one for us. We have an amazing opportunity for you to travel with Shauna next fall. Listen to find out where we are going and how you can join us. Finally, Riley updates us on the fam, Poppy's second child syndrome and "mom" vs. "mommy."
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We are so excited to have Riley back from her maternity leave. Catch up on everything with baby Poppy and what Riley has realized about household dynamics with two children in the house. We also answer a reader's question about how to convince her husband to add more color to their home. Finally, we have a fiery debate of the validity of various body detox methods. Clay, foot pads, soaks, etc. Rich, the former science teacher has some strong opinions.
Shauna's arpmit detox: https://www.amazon.com/Aztec-Secret-Cleansing-Original-Bentonite/dp/B00S7ZPB8Q
Architectural Digest Open Door Tours: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/video/series/open-door
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In this episode, Shauna attempts to answer a listener's question about defining their Design Style. Which, as you will learn, is not a simple answer. Hannah clues us in on the Grand Millenial style, also known as Granny Chic. You can see examples of this style on our Instagram stories. Finally, in the "what we did this weekend" segment, Kalen shares a story about her first Mahjongg tournament and why it might be a while before she enters another one.
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In this episode, Shauna answers a follower's question about where her design ideas begin, which flows seamlessly in to a detailed discussion of all our favorite places to shop. The team also talks about vacation souvenirs and how to avoid buying some cheesy T-shirt at the airport 5 minutes before your flight. What you should look for when you are travelling this summer. Shauna poses an interesting hypothetical question that maybe doesn't get the answers she hoped for, and lastly we discover that designer Jonathan Adler might have a second career waiting for him if he ever retires.
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In this episode, Shauna explains how it is possible for anyone to own a white sofa, even in homes with children who have skinned knees and scabs. She also shares a story about Jeff's plan to deal with destructive grandchildren who run amok in their home. Lastly, Kalen talks about her recent trip to Washington DC and the Washington Monument. What was the conversation that went down when construction on the monument resumed after 20 years?
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In today's episode, we introduce you to the newest member of the team, Rich. Find out how we snagged such a handy guy and the hardest thing he had to do at his previous job. Shauna answers a listener's question about how to decide to pull the trigger on design elements when there may be something better just around the corner. Finally, Kalen discovers who John Wick really is and spoiler alert, he doesn't live in Fort Worth.
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This week on Unfollow the Rules, Hannah and Kalen share their recap of the recent Taylor Swift concert. The team answers followers questions about how to match (or not match) colors and Shauna gives us some great ways to update our homes for spring. Lastly, we take a dive in to Shauna's life to discover what is really lurking in her freezer.
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Our triumphant return to the podcast world, Shauna and Kalen talk about why we're here (again), wardrobe malfunctions and answer your hot design questions! Send us your questions at info@shaunaglenndesign.com and tune in every Thursday for new episodes.
If you could be anyone for a day who would you be? Pizza or Mexican food? Shauna and Mike debate this and so many more exciting topics on this week's episode!
Shauna welcomes a very special guest this week; Jim Schlossnagle, coach of the TCU Baseball team. Listen as they discuss their unique friendship and what Jim is giving Shauna for her birthday.
As featured in the pages of Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire is a list of questions made famous by French author Marcel Proust. What is the true nature of Shauna and her guests? Tune in to find out!
In this episode, Mike and Shauna debate the pros and cons of life with a spouse and kids and life without. What is Shauna's perfect weekend? Listen and find out!
Shauna is joined by everyone in the office, and a special guest to judge a pie contest and to learn exactly how to cook that Thanksgiving turkey.
In this deeply personal and emotional episode, Shauna is joined by her daughter Presley who shares the story of the death of her infant daughter, Emerson Faye. It is a personal message that the family feels compelled to share to raise awareness of the tragic and preventable circumstances that led to Emerson's death.
In this episode, Shauna and a special guest catch up on life events, family and the unique quirks that make them, well, quirky!
In this episode, Shauna and her friend Mike talk about how they met and the unique bond they share over food. On a more serious note, they revisit the grief Shauna has experienced over the death of her granddaughter and how she is coping 3 months later.
In this episode, Shauna is joined by a special guest and answers fan questions about her career, life, writing and so much more.
It's about nothing and everything. Europe, food, Thanksgiving, how to tell if an egg is boiled and so much more.
In this episode of Unfollow the Rules, we are joined by two special guests who discuss what it is like working in a family business and share amusing stories from their childhood.
Shauna is joined by a very special guest, her husband Jeff in a chat about marriage, pet peeves, who feeds the dogs and other musings.
In this Episode, Shauna shares her struggles with her weight, self-esteem and emotional eating. How do you balance enjoying life, feeling good about yourself and maintaining a healthy weight? Share in the conversation.
In this Episode, Shauna talks about the recent death in her family, the grieving process, and how creativity and work has helped her cope.
Shauna talks about her book, A Modern Guide to Mountain Living, and about how she deals with a very serious differing of opinions in her marriage. Plus a DIY project for lazy people.
In this episode of Unfollow the Rules, Shauna shares a story from one of her recent trips to Italy involving frogs and a very fancy restaurant.
Meet home designer and stylist Shauna Glenn. An author turned Instagram phenom; her vibrant, eclectic design style has propelled her in to a new career in interior design, styling, and renovating.