Design. Drink. Dish.

John Ryan and Wendy Lynn dive into the unfiltered realities of running an interior design business. They break down how to handle client questions about markups, why transparency should always live in the contract, and what designers are really responsible for once a product is ordered. The conversation also covers charging friends and family, why those projects often go sideways, the growing cost of vendor sample books, and which expenses designers shouldn’t be footing themselves. Expect real talk, strong opinions, and plenty of champagne-fueled tangents along the way.

What is Design. Drink. Dish.?

Design, Drink, and Dish is where interior design meets happy hour and nothing’s off limits. Hosted by John Ryan and Wendy Davis, two best friends with their own design studios, this podcast dives into the unfiltered, unglamorous, and often hilarious side of the industry. From impossible clients to unrealistic expectations, we’re talking about what really happens behind the perfectly staged photos. Grab a drink (I’ll show you how to make one), pull up a chair, and get ready for real stories, honest opinions, and a little chaos because design isn’t always pretty, but it’s never boring.