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30: Is This It?
May 23, 2024 5 min

30: Is This It?

In this episode, we are wrapping up season one of the House Rules podcast. Listen in to hear what the plans are for the future. Essentialism by Greg McKeownEmily P. Freeman the Soul Minimalist...

29: Three Simple Ways to Hush the House for Summer
May 16, 2024 14 min

29: Three Simple Ways to Hush the House for Summer

Have you ever gone to a great vacation home and it felt so relaxing and inviting? Well, there’s a reason why. By the end of today’s episode you’ll have three ideas of how to create your own summer ...

28: Wait, Wait! Don't Paint Yet!
May 09, 2024 19 min

28: Wait, Wait! Don't Paint Yet!

Whether you’re baking a cake or decorating a room, order is everything. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why order matters so much – especially when it comes to choosing paint colors.O...

27: The House Rule Husbands Hate
May 02, 2024 12 min

27: The House Rule Husbands Hate

When it comes to decorating, most people are trying to solve the wrong problems. In today’s episode, you’ll learn one simple trade off you can make right now that will actually impact how your home...

26: House Rules: Your Questions Answered
Apr 25, 2024 2 min

26: House Rules: Your Questions Answered

If you’re listening to this episode as it drops – that means that my newest book, House Rules, just released into the world a few days ago.  For this special episode, I’m inviting you to click...

25: Three Mantras for Your Home and Life
Apr 18, 2024 15 min

25: Three Mantras for Your Home and Life

If you’re like me, sometimes it's difficult to know where to focus your effort, time and energy. By the end of this episode you’ll have three simple mantras that can guide you through simple or big...

24: How to Make Your Home Look Like You
Apr 11, 2024 13 min

24: How to Make Your Home Look Like You

One crazy photo in a decorating book changed how I viewed my home in all the best ways. Today I’m sharing two mantras, or attitude adjustments, that will help you add more personality and meaning t...

23: Three Ways to Reconnect with Your Personal Style
Apr 04, 2024 16 min

23: Three Ways to Reconnect with Your Personal Style

Want to make better, more confident styling decisions? By the end of this episode, you’ll know three ways to rekindle your relationship with your own personal style.Preorder the House Rules book an...

22: Decor Mafia: You Don't Get to Ignore It
Mar 28, 2024 12 min

22: Decor Mafia: You Don't Get to Ignore It

Not every room has a boss, but if it does, you only have three options. By the end of this episode you’ll understand how to identify if your tricky space has a boss and what to do about it.Preorder...

21: How to Buy a Sofa You Won't Hate Tomorrow
Mar 21, 2024 13 min

21: How to Buy a Sofa You Won't Hate Tomorrow

One truth I tried to avoid for a long time, and had to learn the hard way, was that if you hate the sofa, you’re gonna hate the space.  By the end of this episode, you’ll know one way to pick ...

20: The Big Decorating Mistake
Mar 14, 2024 14 min

20: The Big Decorating Mistake

I call it “The Big Decorating Mistake” and it’s the most impactful thing people overlook when it comes to decorating. In this episode, you’ll learn three reasons why it’s worth paying attention to ...

19: Test it Before You Invest in It
Mar 07, 2024 15 min

19: Test it Before You Invest in It

There’s a zero risk way for making better decorating decisions, and it’s House Rule #22: Test it before you invest in it. By the end of this episode you’ll learn three methods to put this into prac...

18: What Designers Don't Know They Know
Feb 29, 2024 13 min

18: What Designers Don't Know They Know

When it comes to making confident decisions in your home, there are universal decorating rules that everyone can learn. But, just because we know the rules, it doesn’t mean we have to follow them.&...

17: Plant Math: How to Decide if a Live Plant is Worth It
Feb 22, 2024 15 min

17: Plant Math: How to Decide if a Live Plant is Worth It

The winter season can leave our homes feeling dry and lifeless, but the simple addition of a few plants can breathe new life into your space.  In this episode, you’ll learn two simple methods ...

16: Two Things Every Home Has to Have
Feb 15, 2024 16 min

16: Two Things Every Home Has to Have

There are two tools that give every room a sense of functional luxury, doable simplicity and abundant serenity.  By the end of today’s episode you’ll know exactly what those tools are and how ...

15: What's Your Superpower?
Feb 08, 2024 14 min

15: What's Your Superpower?

Imperfect house meets limited resources: what to do when your circumstances are less than ideal. You don’t have to wait for your next house, I promise you can make meaningful, beautiful changes sta...

13: How to Decorate for Christmas Like a Cozy Minimalist
Nov 22, 2023 23 min

13: How to Decorate for Christmas Like a Cozy Minimalist

Whether you’ve already started pulling out your Christmas bins, or will be soon, it’s helpful to know your goal for your Christmasy home.  In today’s episode, you’ll learn my personal motto to...

12: The Secret to Simple Christmas Decor
Nov 22, 2023 27 min

12: The Secret to Simple Christmas Decor

If the thought of thoroughly decorating the halls has ever felt more like a burden than a blessing to you, then listen in. In this episode, you’ll learn my secret to simple Christmas decor through ...

11: Hosting Part Two: The People
Nov 16, 2023 19 min

11: Hosting Part Two: The People

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the demands of hosting and long for genuine connection in your home, this episode is for you. When you focus on three people, hosting will be simple and meaningfu...