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Betsy Helmuth discusses premium membership benefits, shares her vacation recap, and offers tips for back-to-school preparations. She defines rustic design, highlights its pitfalls, and explores the use of glass in rustic decor. Plus, she answers mailbag questions on German rental traditions and bathroom tile considerations. 0:00 Premium membership benefits 1:30 Betsy's vacation recap 2:07 Back to school preparations 2:22 Mailbag submissions reminder 3:15 Importance of working with clients 4:18 Definition of rustic design 6:31 Pitfalls of rustic design 7:49 Glass in rustic design 13:38 Mailbag: German rental traditions 16:06 Mailbag: Bathroom tile considerations 21:12 YouTube channel announcement 22:35 Thank you and sign off - Rustic design is characterized by visible wood grain, authentic materials, and a simple, handmade look that avoids overly polished finishes. - Incorporating glass elements such as mercury or seeded glass can help balance the heavy feel of rustic materials like wood and metal. - When ch