Clutter Bravado

Thinking of hiring a designer? There are a few things Luxe NEXT 2026 and AD Pro designer Coco Greenblum wants you to know. This week, Elyse and Laurent sit down with Los Angeles Designer Coco Greenblum. Growing her career in Texas, Georgia, and ultimately California, Coco Greenblum has worked with a handful of legendary designers, and we believe her work ranks easily among them. Still in her early years on her own with Studio Coco Greenblum, Coco's international style and inspiration blends contemporary design with the timelessness of antiques and heirloom pieces. In her experience working with clients who often are hiring a designer for the first time, Coco has a unique insight into the blindspots some clients may have when working with and interior designer. In this episode, she shares her story and her expertise to give a clear picture of what to expect. This episode was filmed on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CADirected by Elyse CizekEdited by Elyse CizekTheme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega (via Artlist)More about Coco Greenblum:website: studiococogreenblum.cominstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocogreenblum/AD Pro: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/adpro/directory/profile/studio-coco-greenblum

This week, Laurent and Elyse sit down with Fine Artist, Architect, Structural Engineer, and Designer Christina Craemer to talk magic. Having begun her career in engineering and in the medical sales industry, Christina's evolution to fine art is not as unexpected as one might think. Finding inspiration in travel, nature, and a constant search for the magic in the world around her, creating visual art is not only an outlet for her creative spark, but as a way to bring that magic into your home. This episode was filmed on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CADirected by Elyse CizekEdited by Elyse CizekTheme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega (via Artlist)More about Christina Craemer:Website: https://christinacraemer.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinacraemerart/Fine Art: https://christinacraemer.com/collections/originalpaintings

This week, Elyse and Laurent catch up about the coming Oscar season and sit down with Mo Helmi, fashion designer-turned-landscape artist who finds the relationship between the natural world and the fashion world to be a symbiotic exchange of inspiration. While fashion designers have often pulled inspiration from florals, textures, and silhouettes found in nature, Mo Helmi invites the reverse as well. The TriCoastal Scapes founder seeks inspiration from the runway and a client's own sense of style and transposing it to their outdoor areas and gardens. From unexpected inspirations, to Urban Greening and creating a future that combines beauty, technology, and natural greening, this conversation travels far beyond your own back garden.This episode was filmed on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CADirected by Elyse CizekEdited by Elyse CizekTheme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega (via Artlist)More about Mo Helmi:Tricoastalscapes.cominstagram.com/mohelmihttps://www.forbes.com/sites/tanyabenedictoklich/2026/02/13/mo-helmi-designer-of-the-soho-farmhouse-forest-is-betting-that-beauty-not-excess-is-luxurys-future/

After 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 the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CADirected by Elyse CizekEdited by Elyse CizekTheme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega (via Artlist)* See Pickled: A One Woman Show by Elyse Cizek Feb 20-22nd, 2026 at the Broadwater Blackbox Theater in Hollywood* More info on our instagram  ⁨@ClutterBravado⁩  Find Jason Koharik:https://jasonkoharik.com/https://jasonkoharik.com/a-social-journalhttps://www.instagram.com/jasonjkoharikhttps://kuzcolighting.com/pages/alora-lighting

This 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, CADirected by Elyse CizekEdited by Elyse CizekTheme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega (via Artlist)Find Austin Archer:https://www.youtube.com/@yourpal_austinhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm1534692/https://www.tiktok.com/@yourpal_austin?lang=enhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2vaXnc0OjgeMYFsMd4j9s8References:Horizon: An American Sagahttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt17505010/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27665778/

It'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, CADirected by Elyse CizekEdited by Elyse CizekTheme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony VegaReferences:Palm Springs Modernism Show https://www.palmspringsmodernism.com/Pickled: A One Woman Show Tickets Available: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pickled-a-one-woman-show-tickets-1979765460787?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-source=cp&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listingFilms: HamnetOne Battle After AnotherBugoniaIf I Had Legs I'd Kick YouElyse's 2026 Reading List: https://elysecizek.medium.com/i-think-im-getting-dumber-c884e63aabae

This 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 creativity, her personal evolution of design and taste, and the importance of buying local, from local craftspeople, for a truly timeless and sustainable home. Sustainability is a living, evolving, and necessary part of interior design, and Summer Jensen is a leading voice in sustainable building and renovation.Learn More About Summer Jensen:https://hawkandco.com/https://www.instagram.com/hawkandco/This episode was filmed on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CADirected by Elyse CizekEdited by Elyse CizekTheme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony Vega

Luxury 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 shared among the most prominent in luxury homes and architecture.In a world of fast fashion, fast food, and fast furniture, Mauricio Oberfeld has constructed homes that are meant to last, valuing the true importance of building for a future of great architecture that is meant to withstand the test of time through quality materials, intentional engineering, and timeless aesthetics. While Los Angeles is known as an ever-growing and ever-changing landscape of design and architecture, Mauricio believes that it is the responsibility of great builders to create historical buildings in the present to give future generations a framework for true luxury and opulence that lasts. Discover more about Dugally Oberfeld:https://docorp.net/https://www.instagram.com/dugallyoberfeldThis episode was filmed on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CADirected by Elyse CizekEdited by Elyse CizekTheme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony VegaWhere to Find Us:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram.com/clutterbravado⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clutterbravado.com⁠

This 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_canvasThis episode was filmed on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CADirected by Elyse CizekEdited by Elyse CizekTheme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony VegaWhere to Find Us:⁠⁠⁠ Instagram.com/clutterbravado⁠⁠⁠clutterbravado.comReferences:Sorry, Baby [Film]Showgirls [Film]

One 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?"In the case of our previous guest Kevin Kolanowski's home, "better" meant creating a second story that blended with the stylistic integrity of the existing Silverlake property, while elevating the space to accommodate the tastes of the designer couple. Teaming up with his wife to create Legaspi Courts Design, Chris and Edel used their differences in taste and aesthetic to create layered, dimensional spaces, rarely settling in immediate agreement, but challenging their ideas to create the best possible outcome. With two parents in the home design field, will their daughter follow in her parents' footsteps like Chris did so long ago? Time will tell...This episode was filmed on-location at the Kimberly Denman Showroom in Koreatown, Los Angeles, CADirected by Elyse CizekEdited by Elyse CizekTheme Song: The Poker Player by Anthony VegaWhere to Find Us:⁠⁠⁠Instagram.com/clutterbravado⁠⁠⁠clutterbravado.comMore about Christopher Courts:⁠www.christophercourts.com⁠