Mr. Kate

You’ve been asking when we are going to do another makeover video??? And that time is NOW! See how we took a store-bought closet kit and made it look custom for some much less $$$$ than it would have cost!
We Made a Cheap Closet Kit Look EXPENSIVE (Full Closet Makeover)
https://youtu.be/varijA0RrLA

3 hours ago | [YT] | 0

Mr. Kate

NEW EPISODE: This episode is a girl's hypersensitive guide to living in a world that's stacked against your nervous system. For Kate, that looked like years of debilitating chronic migraines. After trying just about everything, in true Mr.Kate fashion, she made her own solution and is so excited to share her midnight stretching ritual with all of you on the Rug Cuddle Instagram.

And because overwhelm doesn't stop at the nervous system — you know that feeling when you open Pinterest for "just a little inspiration" and three hours later you're feeling overwhelmed, defeated, and somehow further from a decision than when you started? Dr. Kate has a prescription for that. It's called the Pinterest barf, and she walks you through her full step-by-step method for going from chaotic inspiration to a clear design direction without losing your mind.

And then there's Tess, navigating the equally overwhelming world of dating — and how she may have accidentally gotten a little drunk on her Hinge date and ended up inviting him in to meet her cat, who was he was starstruck by. Single ladies, have the cat men taken over your algorithm or is it just Tess? And more importantly — how do we get her a date with Harry from the Sidemen??

1 day ago | [YT] | 1

Mr. Kate

If you saw today’s episode about nervous system remodeling, https://youtu.be/sGUhvyRjSh0 I’m working on editing my crucial daily stretch routine now! I’ll link when it’s up!

2 days ago | [YT] | 142

Mr. Kate

NEW EPISODE: Warning: this one's a tearjerker. We open up about something that weighed heavy on us: motherhood costing us a business opportunity. Knowing this happens to women all the time is exactly why we choose to walk away. Which got us talking about how women have spent years trying to fit into systems made for men, when science is only just now catching up to how differently we're actually wired. And maybe the answer we're looking for can be found in bees?

We also share our survival tips for getting through the newborn stage, plus a delightfully whimsical creative spark that brings magic to an everyday task. Tess may have gotten dumped on the pod, but thanks to a friend hijacking her Hinge she's got a date with Fae — while Joey wishes it was at 711, he’ll settle for her agreeing not to mention that she’s currently reading a Peter Pan romantasy book.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Co2bH...

1 week ago | [YT] | 9

Mr. Kate

NEW EPISODE: Joey kicks things off poking fun at Kate’s witchy era, but after an astrology reading hits a little too close to home, he’s suddenly shouting from the rooftops that after 7 years, he’s finally out of Uranus.

We also get into our experience trying elimination communication, aka “diaper witchcraft,” while potty training our newborn, Kate shares one of her favorite analog activities lately a digital version of a a disposable camera.

We laugh about Kate’s cameo in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement still following her everywhere online, including the completely unscripted accent behind her iconic line. Tess reveals a shocking DNF, and we spiral into the dream of creating a TV show where we remodel homes in all 50 states… Netflix call us! https://youtu.be/2ERLjlej7LI?si=s9Ned...

2 weeks ago (edited) | [YT] | 67

Mr. Kate

NEW EPISODE in which we push back on the status quo—from building a custom family bed to co-sleeping work, to Kate opening up about what she’s stopped doing to please society (like shaving) and fully embracing aging, to be an example for our daughter.

Tess might not have met her match from the podcast, but it did spark a fun night out with longtime friends—also single and ready to mingle—and led to a debate about “catching print”… which, surprisingly, has nothing to do with interior design.

We also share the books we think should be required reading for every adult—Joey picks Leadership and Self-Deception tinyurl.com/4khe83m4 and Kate goes with Brave New World amzn.to/3OD8gbN. On the other side of the spectrum, our dark romantsy latest obsession is Chrysalis by B.B Reid.

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 5

Mr. Kate

NEW EPISODE! You may have seen our viral outdoor shower transformation looking stunning on social media… and in this episode, we’re spilling the realiTEA of that project—including why Joey still showers in his boxers.

We talk about everything from diets (we’ve truly tried them all), to turning your kids’ handwriting into custom fonts (credit to Sydni Moran), to Harry Potter fan fiction, and even a criminal who might be a perfect match for Tess.

Speaking of Tess, her dating life takes an exciting new turn thanks to the podcast! Plus, a Harry Potter actor has bought from Mr. Kate—and Tess has a run-in with a celebrity… in his boxers?!
https://youtu.be/x1FfztcdlhE?si=dSJn7...

1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 74

Mr. Kate

NEW EPISODE! We’re diving into the art of thrifting—as designers who furnished nearly our entire first apartment secondhand and now source one-of-a-kind vintage gems for our makeover videos. As we enter a thrifting golden era, we’re breaking down how to spot what’s actually worth grabbing, plus the unexpected items most people overlook (but make incredible kids' toys or gifts). What are your favorite items to thrift? Comment below!

We also get into Emma Chamberlain's line with West Elm, along with answering a listener call-in about designing her dorm (or any small, renter-friendly space) with character. And stick around to hear the crazy lore Joey uncovered about Lone Fox's new vintage store and Tess’s bad Raya date that she went on for granny.

1 month ago | [YT] | 8

Mr. Kate

In this episode, we get into the personality differences that cause most of our arguments—but also make us who we are. Kate opens up about what it’s like being a highly sensitive person, while Joey cannot wrap his head around why someone hasn’t invented a female urinal to fix long bathroom lines.

We also give a shoutout to the Staples Baddie for fully embodying the creative weirdo spirit, and on our spring break trip, Joey decides to take Tess’s love life into his own hands—turning the podcast into a search for eligible bachelors to call in. 📞 1-844-RUG-CHAT

Ladies—be honest… would you try Joey’s no-stall bathroom design? 👀

1 month ago | [YT] | 4

Mr. Kate

When you travel, are you a Tess or a Kate?

1 month ago | [YT] | 46