Betsy Helmuth announces an online class bundle and a new premium membership platform with exclusive benefits. She discusses the cancellation of a Today Show appearance and explores 2018 design trends including brass, Wabi Sabi, bold floral prints, stone, and artisan light fixtures. The episode concludes with a preview of next week's content and sponsor mentions.

0:00 Online class bundle announcement
1:40 New premium membership platform
4:10 Premium membership benefits
5:37 Cancellation of Today Show appearance
6:22 2018 design trends: Brass
7:58 2018 design trends: Wabi Sabi
9:39 2018 design trends: Bold floral prints
12:00 2018 design trends: Stone
12:53 2018 design trends: Artisan light fixtures
20:36 Conclusion and next week's preview

- Brass accents are trending but can look dated if not carefully selected, so opt for higher-end pieces to avoid an '80s aesthetic.
- The concept of Wabi Sabi, which celebrates the beauty in imperfection, is gaining popularity, but it's best to buy genuine handcrafted items from artisans rather than mass-produced imitations.
- Curved couches are becoming fashionable, but they often have a smaller, less comfortable profile and may not be practical for everyone.

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