Client Horror Stories Part Two

The Beigeness of America. When did everything start looking exactly the same? This week on Bill to...etc., Dina and Ariana are questioning how we went from embracing color, personality, and individuality to a world of neutral basics, copycat interiors, and perfectly curated aesthetics. From Pinterest algorithms influencing our wardrobes to the rise of "coastal grandma" and the obsession with recreating Nancy Meyers interiors, they're asking: Are we actually developing our own taste, or just buying whatever is being put in front of us? And when did COLOR become a luxury? Dina and Ari break down how trends, social media, and the pressure to fit into an aesthetic are influencing the way we dress, shop, and design our homes. Because you can buy the look, but you can't buy personality. And maybe that's exactly what's missing.Follow Us! Instagram: @honeyandfitz Website: www.honeyandfitz.com ShopMy: ⁠shopmy.us/shop/dholland⁠ YouTube: @billtoetc

You asked for more, and we're back with Client Horror Stories Part Two! This week on Bill to...etc., Dina and Ariana are diving into another round of jaw dropping stories submitted by fellow designers, and the audacity is at an all-time high. From clients caught shopping behind their designer's back to questionable demands, blatant lies, and red flags that should never have been ignored, we're sharing the stories that make you wonder how anyone survives this industry. Expect strong opinions, a few lessons learned, and plenty of "ARE YOU KIDDING ME?" moments. Have a client horror story of your own? Submit it anonymously through our website for a chance to be featured in a future episode!Follow Us! Instagram: @honeyandfitz Website: www.honeyandfitz.com ShopMy: ⁠shopmy.us/shop/dholland⁠ YouTube: @billtoetc

Cousins, Not Sisters. How do you design two rooms that feel connected without making them look identical? This week on Bill to...etc., Dina, Ariana, and Alex are breaking down the art of designing rooms with direct sightlines, especially in traditional New England homes where living rooms, dining rooms, and foyers are often visually connected. From mixing patterns and coordinating color palettes to choosing rugs, lighting, and finishes, the team shares their approach to giving each room its own personality while maintaining a cohesive design. Plus, Dina reveals the Honey & Fitz Interiors 3, 2, 1 formula: three things that connect the rooms, two things that make them different, and one subtle detail that bridges them together. Because connecting rooms should feel like cousins, not sisters. Related, but never identical.Follow Us! Instagram: @honeyandfitz Website: www.honeyandfitz.com ShopMy: ⁠shopmy.us/shop/dholland⁠ YouTube: @billtoetc Spotify: Bill to...etc. Apple Podcasts: Bill to...etc

Spoiler alert: Interior design is a whole lot more than picking pretty fabrics and wallpaper. This week on Bill to...etc., Dina and Ariana welcome fellow Honey & Fitz Interiors designer Alex to break down what actually goes on inside a designer's brain. (Hint: it never shuts off.) From the first home visit, they're analyzing everything. Measurements, proportions, furniture placement, flow, and how a family actually uses their space. Because before the pretty things come the practical things. The three share their different approaches, real project challenges, and the countless decisions that go into making a space both beautiful and functional. Turns out, there's a whole lot of math behind making it all look effortless.Follow Us! Instagram: @honeyandfitz Website: www.honeyandfitz.com ShopMy: ⁠shopmy.us/shop/dholland⁠ YouTube: @billtoetc Spotify: Bill to...etc. Apple Podcasts: Bill to...etc

Even interior designers have design regrets. This week, Dina and Ariana are looking back at the design decisions they’d rather forget. The trends they’ve outgrown, the choices they weren’t confident enough to question, the risks they wish they had taken, and the pieces still living in their homes as evidence. From Ari’s questionable early relationship decor to the things Dina would never do again, they’re breaking down how personal style evolves with confidence, experience, and a few mistakes along the way. Because sometimes you have to look back and ask: What was I thinking?Follow Us! Instagram: @honeyandfitz Website: www.honeyandfitz.com ShopMy: ⁠shopmy.us/shop/dholland⁠ YouTube: @billtoetc Spotify: Bill to...etc. Apple Podcasts: Bill to...etc

Design Court is officially in session. You submitted your biggest at-home design debates, and Dina and Ariana are ready to weigh in. Quartz or marble with small children? Keep the formal dining room or turn it into an office? Wallpaper the powder room ceiling? And how much leopard print is too much? According to Ari: never enough.From couples who can’t agree to design decisions that have divided the household, Dina and Ari are taking sides and handing down their verdicts.Whose side are you on?Follow Us! Instagram: @honeyandfitz Website: www.honeyandfitz.com ShopMy: ⁠shopmy.us/shop/dholland⁠ YouTube: @billtoetc Spotify: Bill to...etc. Apple Podcasts: Bill to...etc

Construction is expensive, and the pretty stuff comes later. In this episode of Bill to...etc, we’re breaking down the real cost of construction and renovation, from the foundation and framing to the layers of a home that have to be addressed before you ever choose the wallpaper or lighting. As interior designers, we live and breathe this industry, so we know what materials, trades, and labor typically cost—and here’s the reality check: labor is often the biggest line item. We’re adding it all up to reveal what a real renovation can cost in our area. Don’t kill the messenger—this is what the numbers look like. And when we reveal the final total? You might be the only one shocked. What does construction cost where you live? Let us know.Follow Us! Instagram: @honeyandfitz Website: www.honeyandfitz.com ShopMy: ⁠shopmy.us/shop/dholland⁠ YouTube: @billtoetc Spotify: Bill to...etc. Apple Podcasts: Bill to...etc

The Belmont Project is complete, and we’re taking you behind the scenes of one of our most cherished full-service design projects. After working alongside this family for several years, we created a home that reflects how each member lives, gathers, and connects. In this episode of Bill to...etc, we’re sharing the design journey behind the finished spaces, from evolving presentations to the details and decisions that shaped each room. Plus, we’re revealing spaces you’ve never seen in our portfolio. Because the finished room is only half the story. The design journey is where the good stuff happens.Follow Us! Instagram: @honeyandfitz Website: www.honeyandfitz.com ShopMy: ⁠shopmy.us/shop/dholland⁠ YouTube: @billtoetc Spotify: Bill to...etc.Apple Podcasts: Bill to...etc

The secret is out: Dina is a divorcee, and she couldn’t be happier. In this episode of Bill to...etc, Ariana sits down with Dina to ask the questions Honey & Fitz fans have been dying to ask. Dina gets candid about her “why,” rediscovering who she is, prioritizing her kids and her own happiness, and stepping into this next chapter as a confident woman approaching 50. Then we get to the fun part: dating. Dina shares her standards, her very own dating point system, her best and worst dates, and some of the most outrageous dating profiles we’ve encountered. It’s honest, funny, eye-opening, and probably a little too relatable. Buckle up.Follow Us! Instagram: @honeyandfitz Website: www.honeyandfitz.com ShopMy: ⁠shopmy.us/shop/dholland⁠ YouTube: @billtoetc Spotify: Bill to...etc. Apple Podcasts: Bill to...etc

Let's talk about the reality of interior design. No, your home won't be finished in a 30-second Instagram Reel or a single HGTV episode. Great design takes time, collaboration, and a whole lot of decisions. Dina and Ari break down realistic project timelines, budgets, and why clients play just as important a role in moving a project forward—from approving selections to making timely decisions. Spoiler alert: beautiful homes aren't rushed. They're built with patience.Follow Us! Instagram: @honeyandfitz Website: www.honeyandfitz.com ShopMy: ⁠shopmy.us/shop/dholland⁠ YouTube: @billtoetc Spotify: Bill to...etc. Apple Podcasts: Bill to...etc