{"podcast":{"title":"Springs and Things: Your Insider's Guide to Colorado Springs Culture & Community","slug":"springs-and-things-7088548","podcast_index_feed_id":7088548,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/springs-and-things","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zy_pWZInQ-ysPPjw7H_DLAwYDfUJJb7SGygHCmjNwVg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81YTM4/MjRmYjM5NGEyMjI5/OWQ5YzI5NWUxN2Zm/ZDBjZS5wbmc.jpg","author":"Lauren Ferrara and Carly Ries","episode_count":92,"summary":"Welcome to Springs and Things, the podcast where two close friends spill the tea on all things Colorado Springs! From culture and community to hidden gems and neighborhood lore, we’ve got it covered. Join us as we sip our coffee (or maybe something stronger) and dive into the stories and secrets that make this city so unique. Whether you're a local or just passing through, our fun, light-hearted, and always entertaining take on the quirks, hot topics, and insider tips will keep you coming back for more. Discover what’s really happening in the Springs—beyond the mountains and parks!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T22:21:20.784137+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/springs-and-things-7088548"},"episode":{"title":"62. Colorado Springs Interior Design Tips That Instantly Improve Your Home","slug":"62-colorado-springs-interior-design-tips-that-instantly-improve-your-home","published_at":"2026-01-06T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/springs-and-things-7088548/62-colorado-springs-interior-design-tips-that-instantly-improve-your-home","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/springs-and-things-7088548","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/61e95422","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/61e95422/94e653dd.mp3","summary":"If you’ve ever saved a home photo on Instagram and thought, “Love this…but why doesn’t it work in my house?”... this episode explains exactly why. On this week’s Springs and Things, we sit down with Elisha Niebuhr, CEO of Modern Interior Company , to unpack what actually works in Colorado Springs homes, and what we should probably stop copying from New York, Austin, and Pinterest altogether. Elisha shares her unexpected path from professional ballerina to luxury interior designer, then gets very real about the most common design mistakes she sees across the Springs. She explains how our light, landscape, and lifestyle completely change how trends show up here, and why homes should feel lived-in, layered, and personal instead of themed. We also cover the easiest upgrades with the biggest payoff (paint, lighting, and furniture that actually finishes a space), underrated neighborhoods with serious design potential, and what a true Colorado-inspired color palette looks like heading into 2026. Fair warning: you may finish this episode looking around your house thinking, “Okay…we need to talk about this wall.” PICKS OF THE WEEK Prime25 Boonzaaijer's Dutch Bakery Modern Interior Co Design Day and Furniture Sale WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS Vanguard Aesthetics Vanguard Aesthetics helps clients discover their most radiant selves by blending expert care with individualized beauty. Since 2013, they’ve offered medical-grade skincare and tailored aesthetic treatments that enhance natural features while prioritizing comfort and safety. Their team takes the time to understand each client’s lifestyle, skin goals, and vision so every visit leaves them feeling refreshed, confident, and authentically themselves. Modern Interior Co Modern Interior Co. is a full-service interior design firm based…","meta_description":"If you’ve ever saved a home photo on Instagram and thought, “Love this…but why doesn’t it work in my house?”... this episode explains exactly why. On this…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1732,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/springs-and-things-7088548/episodes/62-colorado-springs-interior-design-tips-that-instantly-improve-your-home/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/springs-and-things-7088548/62-colorado-springs-interior-design-tips-that-instantly-improve-your-home.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}