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Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 61: Finding Poetry in the Every-Day with Jason KoharikAfter a short hiatus, Elyse and Laurent are back with Artist and Designer Jason Koharik. Inspired by his blue-collar upbringing and his penchant to search for the poetry in all things, Jason effortlessly blends whimsy and beauty into lighting and furniture designs that transcend genre and trend. From his expansive studio in Glassell Park, Los Angeles, CA, Jason is always creating. From a charming moment at a candlelit dinner to the endless dance between light and shadow in his pieces, Jason Koharik is a conceptual creative whose skill and artistry is truly unmatched.This episode was filmed on-location at...
2026-02-171h 13Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 60: Is Content Creation the New Wild West? with Austin ArcherThis week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with well-known multi-hyphenate creator Austin Archer to discuss the current state of content creation, social media, and how to identify oneself as an artist in the contemporary media sphere. From creating high (or low) quality content, the erratic nature of "going viral" and the algorithm, to Austin's personal experience working as an actor on one of the most controversial projects of the past five years, this interview is just as unpredictable as your "for you" page.This episode was filmed on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles...
2026-01-271h 26Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 59: Welcome Back! 2026 Catch Up with Elyse and LaurentIt's been a long holiday break, but your hosts Elyse and Laurent are BACK! This week, Laurent and Elyse sit down to catch up on what the holidays had to offer, intentions for the coming year, and reviewing films, plays, and books that closed out 2025 and started 2026 with a bang! The most important thing to bring into 2026: DO IT IN PERSON! This year, Elyse and Laurent are focused on building community and returning to the analog. What are your 2026 goals?This episode was filmed on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles...
2026-01-1452 min
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 58: Living Sustainability feat Summer Jensen of Hawk & CoThis week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with new friend and creative colleague Summer Jensen, owner of Hawk & Co, an interior design studio based in Laguna Beach, CA. Born in Hawai'i, Summer Jensen uses her cultural connection to nature as a lens and an outline for each of her projects, approaching the field of design with sustainability at the forefront. Summer's designs are truly bespoke. Each piece in the home, from the baseboards to lighting, sofa to nightstands, are custom built and designed by Summer and her team. In this interview, Summer breaks down her relationship to...
2025-12-021h 03
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 57: The Importance of Permanence with Mauricio Oberfeld of Dugally OberfeldLuxury today is defined by intention, not excess. This week, Laurent and Elyse sit down with Mauricio Oberfeld, luxury builder and real estate developer of Dugally Oberfeld, to explore how truly iconic homes are created through a balance of architectural vision, global craftsmanship, and a deep understanding of the client’s lifestyle. As builders who serve as the glue between architect, designer, and homeowner, we discuss what it takes to orchestrate every detail—translating aspiration into architecture and redefining what modern opulence means. Featured in Architectural Digest, Dwell Magazine, Interiors Magazine, Luxe, and more, Dugally Oberfeld is a name shar...
2025-11-181h 08
The Circle with Jeffrey SaadFrench Curator Talks About Sobriety In The Circle With Laurent RebuffelSobriety opens new clarity and creativity for French curator and designer Laurent Rebuffel, who joins the circle to reflect on how getting sober reshaped his life, work, and sense of purpose. From boxing and fine dining to crafting timeless furniture and co-hosting Clutter Bravado, Laurent’s story is one of reinvention — finding connection, balance, and beauty through community. In this intimate and often humorous exchange with a longtime friend, he shares how focusing on what’s within his control transformed not just his health, but his art, relationships, and everyday joy.
2025-11-1043 min
The Sam Dever PodcastLuxury Design, Simple Joys and Living Life vs The Algorithm - Episode #145 - Clutter BravadoIn this episode, Sam Dever talks with Elyse Cizek and Laurent Rebuffel from Clutter Bravado. In their conversation, they discuss both Elyse's and Laurent's backgrounds, how they started Clutter Bravado, the interior design industry, the abundance of things to experience in Los Angeles, the importance of mastering one's craft, how social media and technology are affecting our humanity and much more!Subscribe to the Clutter Bravado YouTube Channel at:https://www.youtube.com/@UC2Kf4f7DTtATDkjFwpNlmkQ Follow Clutter Bravado on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/clutterbravadoFollow Elyse on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/elyse_just_elyse/Follow Laurent...
2025-11-101h 46
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 56: The Living Canvas, A Sensory Approach to Gardenscapes with Thomas DiehlThis week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with landscape designer and founder of The Living Canvas, Thomas Diehl, to explore an unexpected perspective on creating a living space beyond interiors. Having worked with world renowned interior designers David Dalton and Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Thomas Diehl has created quite a name for himself, and his work, through his celebrity clientele, passion for landscape design, and keen eye (and nose) for internationally sourced plants that elevate outdoor spaces. Learn More About Thomas Diehl:https://www.thelivingcanvas.org/https://www.instagram.com/thomas_diehl_the_living...
2025-11-0657 min
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 55: Laid Back, Livable Luxury with Architect Christopher CourtsOne year after hosting his wife, Interior Designer Edel Legaspi, Laurent and Elyse sit down with Christopher Courts of Christopher Courts Architecture to talk trends, historical influence, and the importance of legacy in your craft. Piqued by his father's draft drawings as a child, Chris found his path into architecture early. LA-born and raised, he found new builds and historical LA architecture to be a seemingly endless source of inspiration, taking pride in his work to such an extent that he created healthy competition within each job, asking himself "how can I do that better?"...
2025-10-311h 00
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 54: How to Produce Your Passion with Sam DeverThis week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with Sam Dever: Actor, Producer, Community Builder, Keynote Speaker, Host of The Social Media Podcast, Sam Dever Podcast, and Produce Your Passion Podcast, but most importantly a dear friend of the Clutter Bravado team. The Sam Dever Podcast is a long form conversation featuring guests from a variety of backgrounds who live and think "outside the box," with the intention to help inspire, educate and motivate others on their personal and professional journeys. While the landscape of the podcast industry is a bit of the "Wild Wild West" these days, with so...
2025-10-221h 12
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 53: Building a Design Empire with Integrity feat. Eric ChangEric Chang, co-founder of Hellman Chang Furniture, began dreaming of designing furniture at a very young age, so when he hit his big break at 23 and found his early work in-demand by set designers for Sex and the City, Gossip Girl, and by hoteliers and celebrities alike, Chang knew his path toward success was paved. But how could he ensure that path was one of integrity as a furniture designer in an age of rip-offs, corner cutting, and outsourcing?Eric Chang and Laurent Rebuffel discuss the ins and outs of manufacturing in the USA, and how creating hand-crafted furniture...
2025-10-0858 min
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 52: WRITE IT YOURSELF!: How to Keep Theater Alive in LA with Eric TomsThis week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with Eric Toms, writer and star of "My Dad's Kid," a play about distant half-siblings who unexpectedly leave an indelible mark on each others' lives currently running at the Beverly Hills Playhouse.Los Angeles is known as a hub for actors, writers, film makers, and stars, but in the recent film slump, is Hollywood looking to pivot toward something more experiential? Eric Toms is betting on it. Actor, playwright, and community builder Eric Toms has built his career on creating networks for actors and writers to stay sharp and flex...
2025-10-011h 18
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 51: International Architecture and Design with Meg JoannidesThis week, Elyse and Laurent delve into international design with Meg Joannides, an interior designer known for international projects, travel, and a long history of diverse clientele from around the globe. Meg Joannides got her start working for retailer Polo Ralph Lauren as a designer for retail experiences opening up in Germany when she was poached by Hugo Boss, who promised not only luxury retail expansion, but opportunity to travel across the globe into European, North American, and Asian markets, sourcing quality materials and craftspeople to create a one-of-a-kind retail store in each location developed. ...
2025-09-241h 06
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 50: How to Channel Your Inner Artist with Ari TibiThis week, Elyse and Laurent explore the lived experience of the "multi-hypnenate". In a small diversion from their standard design-oriented interviews, your hosts sit down this week with friend and fellow artist Ari Tibi. Ari Tibi grew up in a family of artists where art and business intertwined, so creativity has always been both her right and left hand. Music in particular is the language and center of it all — Ari plays six instruments (ten if you include bass and drums, poorly), tours as a hired gun on occasion, and dedicated most of her 20s to a fe...
2025-09-171h 18
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 49: 1st Year In-- Community, Creativity, and our Future with Elyse and LaurentWe've made it through our First Year of Clutter Bravado! This past year has been an incredible gift, and in this episode Elyse and Laurent reflect on the the community, the creativity, and the extraordinary journey they've created over the past 52 weeks. Plus, your hosts share their origin story, how they met, where they plan to take the podcast, and dive deep into some recent experiences that they hope will set a tone for the coming year. Laurent begins by sharing his reflections and gratitude for each of the over 40 guests who have shared their time and expertise over...
2025-09-1038 min
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 48: Is LA Manufacturing the Future of Design? Make it in LA with Kevin KolanowskiThis week, Elyse and Laurent get serious about their love for Los Angeles and all California has to offer as they sit down with LA Manufacturer, Founder of Fuse Lighting Kevin Kolanowski. Long-time friend of Laurent Rebuffel and Kimberly Denman, Kevin began his career in design as a design student in Chicago who relocated to Los Angeles to pursue his career as an interior designer. What he didn't expect, was that a need for a piece of lighting that did not yet exist would create a path toward becoming one of the most notable LA-based makers of fine and...
2025-09-0456 min
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 47: How to "Receive with Ease"--Gifts from the Universe with Jeff ScultThis interview is NOT like the others.Clutter Bravado, a Podcast on Lifestyle and Design, leans into the Lifestyle side with this interview about Abundance and How to Receive with Ease. This week, Elyse and Laurent explore gratitude and what living a life of abundance means as a creative, as a business owner, or simply as a conscious human being in the state of the world today. One Golden Thread [onegoldenthread.com] Founder and CEO Jeff Scult [www.jeffscult.com] has been featured in Forbes Magazine and has been the subject of countless articles and...
2025-08-2747 min
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 46: The Surprising First Step to Decorating Your Home with Kristine PaigeThis week, Laurent and Elyse sit down with prolific and highly decorated interior designer Kristine Paige of Jackson Paige Interiors. Kristine Paige shares her unique approach to interiors, starting first with clearing the clutter. Why should you NEVER decorate a cluttered home? What is the first step to addressing the mess? Kristine breaks down her priorities in working with clients, specifically focusing on organizing the home and creating a work-life balance both for herself, and her clientele. Find and Follow Clutter Bravado!Instagram: instagram.com/clutterbravado This episode was filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CAwww.ki...
2025-08-1957 min
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 45: The Secrets of a Successful Interior Designer with JBDJon Brent of JBD Interior Design is a secret among the rich and famous, and his success isn't something you can find on Instagram. JB has created an impeccable career and reputation based on his work, his taste, and his ability to create connections. What is the #1 secret of becoming a successful interior designer? JB believes the answer is CONNECTION! JB of Jon Brent Design [https://www.instagram.com/jonbrentdesign] delves deep into how he built a successful business without the help of social media or publicity, but remains a household name among some of the biggest clients in...
2025-08-1258 min
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 44: THIS is Why You NEED an Interior Designer with Kourosh BabaeianThis week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with their dear friend and client Interior Designer Kourosh Babaeian (kbstudio.la), a young designer that has found the secret to staying busy and managing several projects at a time, while maintaining his inner child's desire to create beautiful spaces. In this episode, we discuss the importance of hiring a designer rather than going it alone in designing one's own home. While some homeowners might want to DIY their home renovation, or decorate their home using the latest trends in home decor, Kourosh shares why this could be a huge...
2025-07-291h 11
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Episode 43: Design from the "Outside, In" with William Graper*Blending Psychology, Fashion, and Interiors*This week, Elyse and Laurent are joined by renowned fashion stylist-turned-designer William Graper. William Graper [williamgraper.com] created a name for himself in the New York fashion scene early into his career, getting his foot in the door at Interview Magazine, followed by an impressive tenure at Conde Nast. Williams keen eye for details and styling brought him into the world of interiors almost reluctantly, where he is now able to blend his own impeccable taste with his education in psychology to create a unique "outside, in" approach to working with clients.
2025-07-221h 05
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 42: Creating a Plan to Rebuild with Harper Halprin of AAHA StudioThis week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with co-founder of AAHA Studio [aaha.studio] Harper Halprin to address the latest developments with Case Study 2.0 [https://www.casestudy2.com/] , a post-fire rebuild effort for Altadena and Pacific Palisades that invited architects to create fire- and disaster-resistant homes that don't just Build Back Better, but create an accessible solution for future rebuild efforts. Harper Halprin discusses her origins as a student at USC who traveled abroad with her now husband and business partner Aaron Leshtz, developing her "style agnostic" design approach through international influence, and what it's like to balance a...
2025-07-1558 min
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 41: Architecture of Aroma with Perfumehead Founder Daniel Patrick GilesThis week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with their favorite perfumier, founder of Perfumehead Daniel Patrick Giles. A former director in fashion and beauty, Daniel's passion for fragrance began in his early childhood and has come to fruition with the launch of Perfumehead, an LA-based luxury fragrance company that, while still in its youth, has developed a cult following of artists and tastemakers that in Los Angeles and beyond. Daniel shares his unique approach to creating these scents, starting with a script, and emotion, a visual inspiration, or a vibe, and utilizing color, sound, and texture to create an...
2025-07-081h 07
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 40: Modern Bohemian: Manifesting Brilliant Design with Peti LauA "White Lotus" style trip can change your career forever...just ask Peti Lau!This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with Peti Lau, Executive Member of AAPIDA (Asian American Pacific Islander Design Alliance) (https://aapida.com/los-angeles) and self-proclaimed "Aristo-freak." Peti's international interior design work has been featured in publications including her recent cover of Luxe Magazine (https://luxesource.com/article/colorful-midcentury-modern-home-pasadena-peti-lau), Better Homes & Gardens, Modern Luxury, and more. Peti's unique sense of luxury and style is perfectly suited to an artistic, Bohemian lifestyle--one that she lives as well. In this episode, we talk travel, manifesting...
2025-07-0155 min
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 39: How to be BOLD- Designing in Color with Alexandra PeckWait, WHAT was she doing when she got hired to design SoHo House Nashville?!This week, Elyse and Laurent are back from the break with their dear friend, Designer Alexandra Peck. (https://www.alexandrapeck.com/)(https://www.instagram.com/alexandrapeckdesign/)Alexandra is a brilliant young designer, having worked on prestigious projects like SoHo House Nashville, luxury apartments all over New York City, and is now making a name for herself in LA as an active member of the LA Design scene, working on rebuild projects in Pacific Palisades and more. The one throughline...
2025-06-241h 13
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado BONUS Ep 38: The "First Lady of Palm Springs" Kelly GolightlyThis week, Laurent and Elyse revisit their trip to Palm Springs Modernism Week, sitting down with Kelly Golightly (https://www.instagram.com/kellygolightly) and Jaime Rummerfield of Save Iconic Architecture (https://www.instagram.com/saveiconicarchitecture). Kelly Golightly is a Palm Springs Fashion icon, known for her modern-day Audrey Hepburn aesthetic and unique penchant for vintage style. Owner of Villa Golightly, a Palm Springs home-turned-showhouse by Christopher Kennedy (https://www.instagram.com/christopherkennedyinc), Kelly gives Clutter Bravado the inside-scoop about Palm Springs culture, fashion, style, and her favorite elements of MidCentury Modern Design before hosting the fundraiser party...
2025-06-1116 min
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 37: The Psychology Behind Great Interior Design with David DaltonThis week, your hosts Elyse Cizek and Laurent Rebuffel sit down with seasoned designer David Dalton (daviddaltoninc.com) to talk about the deeper levels of interior design. How does interior design psychologically effect the way you live in your home? How does your mental and emotional health dictate how you choose to design your home? What are the biggest trends in interior design in 2025? How has the pandemic, economic insecurity, and personal challenges affected how we decorate and design our homes? David Dalton is an interior designer with over 30 years of experience in residential and commercial interior design and...
2025-06-031h 01
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 36: The Artist's Architect--Geddes UlinskasThis week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with West Coast architect Geddes Ulinskas (https://www.ularch.com), known for his creative designs, elaborate watercolor renderings, and optimistic outlook for the future of Los Angeles residential architecture after the tragic fires in the Pacific Palisades. Geddes talks collaboration with interior designers, the differences between San Francisco and Los Angeles architecture and development, and what the future of the Pacific Palisades might look like through two major rebuild initiatives. Episode filmed on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CADirected and Edited by Elyse...
2025-05-2854 min
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 35: Is AI the Future of Art? with Margaret MurphyAfter last week's rant on AI Art, Elyse began a discussion with her long-time friend Margaret Murphy, a multi-disciplinary visual artist, about the multi-faceted nature of AI Art and its potential future in the art world. Naturally, Elyse and Laurent insisted she join them on the podcast for an in-depth conversation about the use of AI as a medium for art and the value of a conceptual visual art piece created using algorithms.In this conversation, they discuss the process of creating art using AI, the dangers of AI images circulating the internet, the frivolousness of AI "...
2025-05-2158 min
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 34: Laurent & Elyse on the Pasadena Showcase House, Design LA, Met Gala & MoreThis week, Elyse and Laurent sit down to recap the events of the past week, including the Pasadena Showcase House, Design LA, one incredible dinner celebrating designer Kendall Wilkinson's new interior design book Beauty All Around (and two not-so-great dinners out in LA), and some opinions about the Met Gala. Laurent Rebuffel of Kimberly Denman Inc and budding designer Elyse Cizek share their opinions about dining in LA, their hot and cold reactions to the rooms in the Pasadena Showcase House, and the new Design LA event that replaced LCDQ Legends. This episode was filmed...
2025-05-131h 08
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 33: Palm Springs Culture, Design, and Style with Patrick DragonetteIn honor of Design LA's event this week showcasing the LCDQ (La Cienega Design Quarter), we hop back to Palm Springs Modernism Show for our interview with former LCDQ designer Patrick Dragonette. Patrick is a designer, collector, and owner of Dragonette Limited in Palm Desert. Patrick shares stories about his decision to leave LA for Palm Springs, his love of the Marrakesh Country Club, and his eye for art, jewelry, and design. Intro filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CAInterview filmed on-location at the Palm...
2025-05-061h 03
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 32: Jonathan Browning and Kyle Urbaniak LIVE! from DeSousa Hughes ShowroomWorld renowned lighting designer Jonathan Browning and his right hand (left brained) engineer and designer Kyle Urbaniak sit down with Elyse to chat about their many channels of inspiration, the importance of innovative tech in lighting design, and how travel and historical study have transformed the way they see the importance of quality, and style, in interior design. This interview is the last of our LIVE! series from DeSousa Hughes Showroom. Check out our previous episodes with John (and Ann) Pomp, and Alison Berger. Intro filmed on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CAInterview filmed at...
2025-04-291h 06
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 31: John (& Ann!) Pomp LIVE From DeSousa Hughes Showroom in San FranciscoThis week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with legendary glassworker and designer John Pomp at the DeSousa Hughes showroom in San Francisco to talk life, the creative process, and how his art teacher and mentor, as well as Erik Hughes and Geoffrey De Sousa of DeSousa Hughes, helped forge him into the creator he is today.https://www.johnpomp.com/https://www.desousahughes.com/John Pomp is a known personality within the design community. Like his work, his career was forged in fire. From a punk kid in Philly, to a Brooklyn-based renowned...
2025-04-2259 min
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 30: Glassmaker Alison Berger LIVE! from DeSousa Hughes in San FranciscoThis week, Elyse and Laurent traveled to San Francisco during SF Design Week to interview lighting designer, artist, and glassmaker Alison Berger LIVE from the DeSousa Hughes Showroom at the San Francisco Design Center. Alison is an industry legend, and one of Elyse and Laurent's favorite artists. From concept to sale, Alison shares her inspiration, the alchemy of transforming ideas into objects, and her fears and aspirations for the future in this first-ever live-recorded episode with an audience.Intro filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown Los Angeles, CAInterview filmed on-location at DeSousa...
2025-04-1541 min
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 29: A Left-Brain Approach to Interior Design with Jason KalmanThis week, Elyse and Laurent take a social media break, and Jason Kalman walks us through his career from industrial design and finance, to working with legendary designer Kelly Wearstler, to partnering with James Magni to form Magni Kalman, a leading modern interior design firm and product line. While some interior designers lead with story, Kalman begins with a checklist. Creating a home for his clients requires understanding of both form and function: from whether they read enough for a reading light, or work at home enough for office privacy, Jason focuses on the left-brain a...
2025-04-0848 min
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 28: Mid-Century Modern Set Decorator Peter GurskiThis week, Laurent and Elyse are joined by their dear friend and fellow designer Peter Gurski to talk about his newest gig as Set Decorator for new Hulu Sitcom “Mid-Century Modern” starring Matt Bomer, Nathan Lane, and Nathan Lee Graham. Peter Gurski has built quite a reputation in set decorating over the years, having worked on notable sets such as Will & Grace, Night Court, Good Luck Charlie, and NCIS: Los Angeles; as well as an impressive roster of private design clientele. Filmed at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CADirected and Edited by El...
2025-04-011h 05
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 27: Kendall Wilkinson on Tech & Interior DesignShould AI and VR become staples of the Interior Design Industry?This week, Laurent and Elyse are joined in LA by San Francisco designer Kendall Wilkinson to talk about her design evolution and the natural progression of tech and integration of technology in the interior design process. On the heels of releasing her first book, Kendall and Laurent reminisce about how the industry operated 30 years ago, and how elements of that process should maybe never change. Filmed at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CADirected and Edited by Elyse Cizek
2025-03-251h 05
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 26: How to Add Romance to Interior DesignThis week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with LA Design legend Robert Steloff to talk Romance.In a world dominated by online shopping and digital renderings, what happens when we slow down and truly engage with interior design? In this episode of Clutter Bravado, we sit down with renowned designer Robert Steloff to explore the lost art of experiencing design in person—what we’re calling the romance of interior design.From the tactile pleasure of running your hand across a handcrafted wood table to the personal connection formed when meeting skilled furniture makers, Robert shar...
2025-03-1851 min
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 25: Rebuilding LA with SIA feat. Ron Woodson and Jaime RummerfieldThis week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with Save Iconic Architecture founders Ron Woodson and Jaime Rummerfield to discuss the massive task of rebuilding the Pacific Palisades and Altadena neighborhoods affected by the 2025 Los Angeles Fires. Referencing the 1945 Arts + Architecture Magazine Case Study Project that tasked historic architects like Charles Eames and Richard Neutra with creating reasonable, reproducible, and sustainable housing for a new age, SIA aims to create a rebuilding effort that can maintain and expand upon the iconic heritage and culture of Los Angeles architecture for communities in need of immediate solutions after the devastating loss following...
2025-03-1136 min
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 24: The Art of Elysium: Creator vs Celebrity Culture with Jenn HowellThis weeks episode asks the question: If you could separate the art from the artist, would you want to?Laurent and Elyse sit down with founder of Art of Elysium Jennifer Howell to talk about navigating the personalities of creatives and artists while prioritizing the creative process and the sharing of art. Art of Elysium works to provide art resources to those unable to reach them otherwise, working with kids to help grow their inner artist and provide them the freedom and inspiration to make their dreams a reality. Jenn speaks candidly about her...
2025-03-041h 10
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 23: Design Celebrity, Celebrity Design with Martyn Lawrence BullardThis week, Elyse and Laurent sat down at the Palm Springs Modernism Show with celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard to explore the world of interior design, modernism, and finding your signature style. Martyn Lawrence Bullard, the internationally acclaimed interior designer known for his opulent, eclectic, and glamorous aesthetic, is recognized globally for his work with A-list celebrities and has redefined the meaning of luxury interiors, blending exotic textures, rich patterns, and timeless elegance into spaces that feel both curated and effortless.As one of the most sought-after designers in the industry, Martyn has built an impressive clientele, including some...
2025-02-2537 min
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 22: Palm Springs Modernism Week 2025 with Cesar Giraldo and Citizen ArtistThis week, Elyse and Laurent travel to Palm Springs to cover Day 1 of the Palm Springs Modernism Show. From their booth, decked out in Kimberly Denman furniture and art by Javiera Estrada, your cohosts interviewed designer/artist Cesar Giraldo and Citizen Artist designers Josh Rose and Rafael Kalichstein. Filmed on-location at the Palm Springs Modernism Show Directed and Edited by Elyse CizekReferences: Patrick DragonetteItalian Rationalism https://www.palmspringsmodernism.com/https://www.kimberlydenman.com/https://www.javieraestrada.com/
2025-02-1946 min
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 21: Introducing ALBA LA with Julian BlackThis week, Elyse and Laurent travel to West Hollywood to the brand new restaurant Alba, the Los Angeles location of famed New York Italian restaurant Cucina Alba, to sit down with restauranteur Julian Black (ofThe Grill https://thegrillnewyork.com andCarbonehttps://carbonenewyork.com in NYC). This episode is filmed on-location during the bustling pre-opening week, but Alba is now OPEN as of Thursday Feb 7, 2025.Directed and Edited by Elyse CizekIntro filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeleshttps://www.kimberlydenman.com/ References:Alba LA https://www.cucinaalba.com/
2025-02-1153 min
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 20: The Art of Nude Photography with Javiera EstradaThis week, Laurent and Elyse sit down with photographer and multi-media artist Javiera Estrada to bare the process behind nude photography and alchemizing emotion and heartbreak into art.
Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek
Filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles https://www.kimberlydenman.com/
References:
https://www.javieraestrada.com/
The Hollywood Improv https://improv.com/hollywood/
Alba LA https://www.cucinaalba.com/
Palm Springs Modernism Show https://www.palmspringsmodernism.com/
Palm Springs Modernism Week https://modernismweek.com/
2025-02-041h 04
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 19: How to Create Your Personal Brand with Period MediaThis week, Laurent and Elyse sit down with Matt Walker and Josh Fearnley of Period Media PR to talk celebrity clients, personal branding, and social media strategies for designers and public figures alike.
Filmed on location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA
Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek
References:
Sally Hershberger Salon LA @sallyhershbergerla
2025-01-281h 22
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 18: How "Trends" Ruin Great Design with Ron WoodsonThis week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with their dear friend Ron Woodson, Designer and Co-Founder of Save Iconic Architecture, to discuss Ron's penchant for LA lore and disdain for trends in design.
Filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA.
Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek
References:
Modernism Show, Feb 15-17 2025, Palm Springs, CA
Modernism Week, Feb 13-23 2025, Palm Springs, CA
Huntington Library and Gardens, San Marino, CA
Sally Hershberger Salon, LA @sallyhershbergerla
Save Iconic Architecture @saveiconicarchitecture
2025-01-211h 10
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 17: Timeless Architecture from the Ground Up with Erik PetersonLaurent and Elyse sit down with Arizona and Los Angeles Architect and President of PHX Architecture Erik Peterson at the Kimberly Denman Showroom to talk timeless architecture, geographic diversity in architecture, and what makes a house feel like home.
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2025-01-1552 min
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 16: How to Turn Your Vision into RealityThis week, Laurent and Elyse return from the holiday break with the closing installment of 2024 interviews filmed on-location at the DeSousa Hughes Showroom at the San Francisco Design Center, sitting down with Jay Jeffers, interior designer and creative mind behind the Madrona Hotel in Sonoma County, CA, to talk about the journey of following inspiration to turn a vision into a reality.
Intro filmed on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles, CA.
Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek
2025-01-071h 02
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 15: Jon de la Cruz on Design of HospitalityThis week, Elyse and Laurent catch up with Jon de la Cruz in the Desousa Hughes Showroom at the San Francisco Design Center to talk about the design of restaurants and third-spaces as well as the home.
Intro filmed on location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles, CA.
Edited and Directed by Elyse Cizek
References:
Cesar Giraldo x Ex Nihilo
2024-12-1757 min
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 14: Tineke Triggs on How to Tell the Story of Your HomeThis week, Elyse and Laurent continue their series from the DeSousa Hughes Showroom in the San Francisco Design Center with their guest, Interior Designer Tineke Triggs, to talk about the emotions, sensations, and stories that create the inspiration behind each of her very personal home designs.
Interview filmed on location at the DeSousa Hughes Showroom at the San Francisco Design Center in San Francisco.
References:
Avenida Atelier Giveaway! Follow @avenida_atelier
**Follow Us on Instagram** @clutterbravado
L'AGENCE
2024-12-1158 min
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep 13: Geoffrey DeSousa on East Coast vs. West Coast DesiLaurent and Elyse travel to DeSousa Hughes Showroom at the San Francisco Design Center to talk with Geoffrey DeSousa, renowned interior designer and Co-Founder of DeSousa Hughes, about the differences between East Coast, San Francisco, and Southern California design and architecture.
Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek
Intro filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles, CA
References:
WIN SOME ART!! Avenida Atelier Giveaway!
(Follow @ClutterBravado on IG for updates!)
Amanda Richards @amandarichardsstudio
Transparent Atelier @transparentatelier
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2024-12-0359 min
Clutter BravadoClutter Bravado Ep:12 Erinn V on Turning Ugly Houses into Beautiful Homes
This week, Laurent and Elyse sit down with Erinn V of Erinn V Design Group and Style Row to get personal about her rise to stardom as an interior designer and media icon in the design sphere. From her interest in horses to her passion for architecture Erinn shares her story and her perspective on what can turn and ugly house into a beautiful home.
Filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles, CA
Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek
Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega
References:
- Taste of Recovery Podcast with Eden Sassoon and...
2024-11-261h 08
Clutter Bravado11: Thomas Hayes, Creator of the World's Most Famous BarstoolsThis week, Laurent and Elyse sit down with Thomas Hayes, California-based furniture designer to the stars, featured countless times in Architectural Digest, California Home + Design, and Luxe Interiors + Design and a mainstay for some of the world's most renowned interior designers.
Filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Studio in Los Angeles
Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek
Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega
References:
Stahl House: https://stahlhouse.com/
LA Modern by Tim Street-Porter
Pinterest @ClutterBravado
2024-11-191h 04
Clutter Bravado10: Lynda Murray on Flying to Stay GroundedThis week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with Lynda Murray, renowned designer and pilot who literally and figuratively breaks through ceilings as a powerful and accomplished female designer.
Filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles, CA
Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek
References:
Desousa Hughes SF
Art of Elysium
Just One Eye
Perfumehead
2024-11-121h 12Clutter Bravado9: Jennifer Farrell the 24/7 MogulThis week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with Interior Designer Media Mogul Jennifer Farrell to talk about her upcoming Global Design Project ICE House, her fearless approach to business, and how she finds balance in a 24/7 industry.
Filmed and Recorded on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles, CA
Edited and Directed by Elyse Cizek
Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega
Book: The Private World of Yves Saint Laurent & Pierre Bergé by Robert Murphy
Follow Jennifer Farrell's ICE House on I...
2024-10-291h 06Clutter Bravado8: Get to Know Us with Elyse & Laurent
This week, Laurent and Elyse sit down together on a Sunday afternoon to talk casually about their experience, who they are, and how the Clutter Bravado Podcast began.
Filmed on-location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles, CA
Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek
2024-10-2231 minClutter Bravado7: Thomas Lavin on Exquisite CurationThis week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with Thomas Lavin of Thomas Lavin Inc to talk inspiration, art, and curating excellence in the home and in life. Thomas shares his unique ascension to success and answers Clutter Bravado's ultimate question--"what is the messiest place in your home?"
Filmed on Location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles, CA.
Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek
References:
Gary Hutton Art House
Theme Song: "The Poker Player" by Anthony Vega
2024-10-1552 minClutter Bravado6: Edel Legaspi's Artistic Taste in Corporate DesignThis week, Laurent and Elyse welcome their friend and fellow designer Edel Legaspi, founder of the Los Angeles AAPIDA and co-founder of Legaspi Courts Design. to talk individual taste and style within the corporate design space, and the universal benefits of uplifting cultural voices within the interior design industry.
Filmed on Location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles
**Join Laurent and Elyse October 9th at the Pacific Design Center for Fall Market 2024**
Green Velvet Blazer provided by L'Agence
2024-10-081h 03Clutter Bravado5: Mary Ann Murphy on Adventure and the Art of Living
This week, Laurent and Elyse sit down with their dear friend, Designer, Adventurer, Founder of Iconic Scents, and Fashion Icon Mary Ann Murphy to talk about the deeper, more personal influences of interior design that go beyond creating a beautiful house, to crafting a beautiful life within your home.
Filmed on location at Kimberly Denman Showroom in Los Angeles, CA
Directed and Edited by Elyse Cizek
*Join Us for Fall Market at Pacific Design Center! Oct 9th *
Book: The Decorating Book by Mary Gilliatt
Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega
2024-10-011h 11Clutter Bravado4: Melanie Pullen on Voyeurism and Capturing vs. Creating ArtOn this episode, Artist and Photographer Melanie Pullen sits down with Laurent and Elyse to talk about the importance of experience and reality when it comes to art, dissecting the use of AI art and the process of capturing vs. creating images.
Filmed on Location at Kimberly Denman Studio in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA
Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega
Edited and Directed by Elyse Cizek
2024-09-241h 04Clutter Bravado3: Adam Hunter's Unexpected InfluencesThis week we sit down with our dear friend and accomplished designer Adam Hunter to talk unexpected inspiration, achieved aspirations, and what lies in the future of Interior Design. From Broadway performer to acclaimed superstar in the Los Angeles design scene (and beyond!), Adam Hunter shares his unique upbringing, approaching designing his own childhood home, and the secret behind his approach to designing for himself and his clients.
Filmed on Location at Kimberly Denman Studio in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA
Theme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega
Edited and Directed by Elyse...
2024-09-171h 02Clutter Bravado2: Jaime Rummerfield Saves Iconic ArchitectureLaurent and Elyse are joined by Jaime Rummerfield, a Los Angeles interior designer and founding member of Save Iconic Architecture (SIA), working to preserve and celebrate the architecture and design that makes Los Angeles...Los Angeles.
Filmed on Location at Kimberly Denman Studio in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA
Edited and Directed by Elyse Cizek
References-
Book: Andree Putman- Style
See also: "Diary of a Bad Dog Mom" by Elyse Cizek
Neutra Chuey House
2024-09-1353 minClutter Bravado1: Jeffrey Saad and the Circle of Control
For our Debut Episode of Clutter Bravado Podcast, Laurent and Elyse sit down with Real Estate Rockstar, Chef, and TV Personality Jeffrey Saad to talk life in the service industry, managing life and creativity, and carrying emotional baggage.
Filmed on Location at Kimberly Denman Studio in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA
Edited and Directed by Elyse Cizek
References-
Book: Oliver Furth- OP!
Event: Art Of Elysium- Jorge Perez "The Shut the F*ck Up Method"
Photograph: Melanie Pullen
2024-09-1039 min