Holiday in Style

With the change in my home life, there will be a few little tweaks in my business as well.  Nothing that is going to be too much of an impact on you but this episode explains those changes and the new direction that I am looking to go with Studio Haven.   If you would like to join me in my new program The Elevated Socials you can join the waitlist HERE and be the first to sign up at the founding members price of just $299!   Any questions you can find me @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au  

This week is more of a personal episode where I am sharing the decision around us selling our 'finally' finished beautiful home in Gymea Bay.  This home has been a long renovation of nearly 14 years and we have had many ups and downs along the process. But we have decided it's time for us to move and and create something new.  Life is too short to stay in the one place for too long and I believe that exciting things come from change. So, if you are someone who also has a desire to make a change in your life, tune in and hear all about our new adventure and our reasoning behind it.   You will find Katrina at @studiohaven_au or www.studiohaven.com.au    

I am so excited to welcome Madeleine from By the Bay Batehaven onto the podcast today to talk about the beautiful transformation she has made to her townhouse. By the Bay Batehaven is a beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 storey townhouse opposite Corrigans Beach which sleeps 6 people.  The complex has an inground pool which is just a few steps from the townhouse's outdoor entertaining area.  It is opposite a beautiful park and just up the road from local cafes and stores. Madeleine joined the Elevated Holiday Haven program as a VIP member to learn how to create a must stay destination through beautiful interiors, social media and marketing and shares her insights into what she has learnt, her take aways and how the program has helped her to build a strong brand for her business. We talk about the modules, the guest expert masterclasses, the value in the zoom calls and the how these have all contributed to Madeleines confidence in her holiday home's transformation. You can sign up for the Elevated Holiday Haven HERE - enrolment for this live round closes on 29th of August, 2023.   To ask your questions head over to Instagram @studiohaven_au and send me a DM or email katrina@studiohaven.com.au. You can find By the Bay Batehaven at: @bythebaybatehaven www.bythebaybatehaven.com.au Or email Madeleine stay@bythebaybatehaven.com.au  

If you have been wondering what exactly it is you will learn inside my online program The Elevated Holiday Haven then this is the week to tune in.  This episode has solely been recorded to detail all of the Modules, inclusions and Bonuses inside the program along with who it is for and how you can join.   If you sign up before the 22nd of August I am also going to gift you with these TWO BONUSES!: 1.  Welcome and Strategy Call via zoom with Katrina to create your personalised plan of action for your holiday home.  2.  Instagram Audit to ensure that you are set up with a strategic and successful marketing and online presence.  (if you don't have an instagram account yet, once you create that using what you learn inside the program, Katrina will Audit it for you)   You can learn more and sign up for the Elevated Holiday Haven HERE If you have any questions about the program head over to @studiohaven_au and send Katrina a DM or email katrina@studiohaven.com.au

On this weeks episode I am joined by Lauren, the owner of Hilltop at Bright in Victoria. Hilltop is a gorgeous skandi style home and provides boutique accommodation that caters to everyone from families and large groups to couples looking for a getaway with a luxurious feel. Located 2.2km from the town centre of Bright, Victoria. The home is divided into two levels, a retreat downstairs and the main living upstairs. The interior of the home is designed to compliment the beautiful alpine surroundings and bring the outside environment in. Lauren shares her journey to creating this home which was originally going to be their dream home, but has become a successful holiday destination.   You can find Hilltop at Bright:   Instagram:  @hilltopatbright Website:  www.hilltopatbright.com.au Tik Tok:  @hilltopatbright.   You can learn more about the Elevated Holiday Haven HERE Enrolment closes on 29th August with the new course starting mid September.   If you have any questions head over and DM Katrina @studiohaven_au on Instagram.    

The Holiday Haven Method is the way I work with my clients to create the foundations to a successful holiday home business.  Whether that is through my mentoring clients or inside The Elevated Holiday Haven Program.   Today I walk you through my 5 Key Foundations to a Successful Holiday Home business that I teach - My Holiday Haven Method so that you have a basis to work from to also know where you need to start from before you can build success.   It is from these foundations that your business will grow.   I also share the exciting new way of signing up to the Elevated Holiday Haven program for only $777.  The self paced program which is now available to you to study and learn in your own time at your own pace for as long as you want.  You have access to the program for the lifetime of the course and you will also have 12 months of Facebook support from me to answer all of your questions.   FAST ACTION BONUS - If you sign up before 3rd August you will also receive a FREE Welcome and Strategy Call with me to work out your step by step plan to know exactly the road you need to take to build your solid foundations to success.   You can sign up for the Elevated Holiday Haven program HERE   If you have any questions you can head over and ask Katrina @studiohaven_au

This week Fran joins me on Holiday in Style to chat about her property, The Wensley ​which is set in a secluded but central pocket of the Surf Coast Hinterland called Wensleydale, offering you a chance to chill out and stay put or explore The Great Ocean Road and surrounding countryside with complete privacy.  ​ When you hire The Wensley, you have exclusive access to the 80 acre property and use of the house and shed. Maximum occupancy is 10 guests with 5 beds in total. Two bedrooms down stairs and a spacious loft bedroom upstairs housing ground level bunk nooks. Fran and I chat about the importance of collaboration and investing in the professionals to get the best out of your investment for a successful business.  She shares her architect, designer,  I love listening to how a small idea and dream can become a reality for many of my hosts and Fran's dream of the Wensley has definitely come to life.   You can sign up for the Elevated Holiday Haven Waitlist HERE Have a question for Katrina?  Send me a DM over at @studiohaven_au Or send me an email at admin@studiohaven.com.au.     You will find Fran and the Wensley @thewensley www.thewensley.com.au Byrne Architects http://byrnearchitects.com.au/ Lisa Buxton Interiors http://lisabuxtoninteriors.com/ Tess Newman Morris @tess.newman.morris Lisa Cohen Photography https://lisacohenphotography.com/    

Foundations to Success - Mentoring for Holiday Home Owners.  My new 1:1 service offering bespoke support for hosts to create must stay destinations to increase their bookings and become a holiday stay that everyone is talking about! This service is run over 8 weeks with 4 x 2 hour zoom sessions.  Each session is created around your specific needs and are centred around the 4 main pillars of my mentoring service.   Design  Brand Marketing Guest Experiences If you would like to book in a chat to see how this can support you in moving forward with your holiday home journey you can book a chat below BOOK A CHAT  To sign up for the Waitlist for the Elevated Holiday Haven  HERE You can find Katrina @studiohaven_au Or www.studiohaven.com.au/foundations  

If you have been pondering the idea of listing your holiday home as a photo shoot location to earn an income during the midweek or while things are quiet, then this is the episode you have been waiting for!   I chat to the founders of Aloca - the leading platform for creatives to source their locations for photo shoots, film productions, commercials, content creation and so much more.  They share how it all works from set up through to hosting a creative in your holiday home.   You can find Aloca at www.aloca.com.au or on Instagram @aloca_au Get your 20 Instagram Content Ideas for Holiday Home Owners Free Download You can find Katrina @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au  

We all have different reasons for purchasing a holiday home, for some it's just about the money, but for most it has a lot deeper meaning.  If you tap into that and bring that through into the way you look after your guests, communication with them and create memorable guest experiences it will ensure that they will have a holiday to remember and talk about for years to come.   In this episode I share a little of my own personal life and journey of my why - and reasons behind why I am so passionate about owning a holiday home.   You will find Katrina on Instagram @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au  

Today we are joined by Zoe Gilpin - The DIY Decorator who is sharing with us some tips on how to style your home using some easy DIY methods along with some cost effective renovating ideas as well.   Zoe also gives us some insights into her growth on instagram and what is important to keep in mind when trying to connect and grow on Instagram.   You can find Katrina @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au You can find Zoe @thediydecorator

Whether you are on a low budget or a high budget in your holiday property it goes without saying that presentation is EVERYTHING!  Sometimes we can get busy and forget to look at the simple things to maintain and keep your property at it's highest standard.  Here are some tips and reminders for you and your cleaners to ensure that you are always offering your guests a 5 star holiday property every single time.   You can find Katrina @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au

Well, as this is all about being real this episode I am sharing the next roadblock in the journey to purchasing my holiday property.     You can find Katrina @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au

When we are in the early stages of our holiday home journey and you are looking to knock down and rebuild or renovate, this is the perfect time to think about how you can repurpose, or reuse materials, implement sustainable living practices and services that will create an impact on the environment. Their are over 4 million Airbnb's in the world let alone the rest that are not listed on Airbnb and it is our responsibility to do our part in protecting our environment and reducing our carbon footprint.  Reducing the single use plastic, the use of water and energy consumption. In this episode I share my own point of view and tips on what I believe will improve our holiday home's carbon footprint and help to build a more sustainable environment. You will find Katrina @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au  

Running a holiday home business in this market has been tough for a lot of home owners.  Especially if you have a mortgage on your property and you have a bottom line amount that you need to earn to break even.  With interest rates going up and bookings going down it can be tough.  But reducing your rent is not the only answer!  I have 10 ways you can attract guests to your holiday property and increase your bookings WITHOUT reducing your rent! If you want to join the Elevated Holiday Haven waitlist you can sign up here for the next round launching in September 2023. Join the Waitlist If you want to have Katrina do an Instagram Audit with you you can purchase here You can find Katrina here @studiohaven_au

It's all about the basics this week!  I am sharing my 10 basics of Instagram that you need to know as a holiday home owner to use in your business Instagram Account.  How you can use them for your holiday home business and why they are important.   I am also sharing with you a new Workshop Holiday Home Instagram Back to Basics where I will be walking you through the absolute basics of Instagram including, posting, stories, hashtags, highlights and how to create reels.  All in a live workshop on the 11th of April at 10am AEST.  Link below to sign up! You can find Katrina @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au Sign up for the Back to Basics Instagram Workshop HERE Learn more about working with Katrina in her Holiday Home Business: Social Media Services Interiors Services Elevated Holiday Haven Waitlist

In today's episode we step inside the story of Esther and Matthew, a married couple from Huon Valley in Southern Tasmania.  Their home @orchards_nest is nestled high on a hill overlooking rolling green hills and apple and cherry orchards, Mathew is a 6th generation apple and cheery farmer   Being only a 30 minute drive from Hobart it is the perfect destination if you are travelling Tasmania.  With a steamy hottub that overlooks the magnificent view, the privacy of the bush and the twinkling star it sounds like it's too good to be true.   Esther shares with us how she created Orchards Nest, her design process and her love of sharing this amazing space with her guests.  As a mother to 3 young children she has found hosting to be the perfect balance to being at home with her babies while still giving her a passion of her own to follow.  You will find Orchards nest on Instagram  @orchards_nest Or you can book via Airbnb at this LINK Hosting with Heart - Orchards Nest  You will find Katrina  @studiohaven_au To sign up for the my FREE Workshop - 5 Ways to Book up your Holiday Home using Instagram you can follow this link www.studiohaven.com.au  

In this weeks Bonus episode sharing my journey into searching for my dream holiday home - I share some of the research I have been doing to find our holiday home using tools like Airdna.  As well as some ideas my husband Pete and I have been throwing around in relation to our next steps with our life path! You can find Katrina @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au  

I mean, who doesn't want to save time and overwhelm right?  In this episode I share my top 5 platforms that I have been using for years which are saving me so much time, energy and most of all that overwhelmed feeling that I am never going to get it all done!   The top 5 are: 1. Plann 2. Dubsado 3. Asana 4. Canva 5. Flodesk Even if you only give one a try, I can promise you, you won't be sorry!   Here are the links to all of the software platforms below: Plann Dubsado Asana Canva Flodesk   You will find Katrina's services HERE. Get in touch with Katrina on Instagram @studiohaven_au or email admin@studiohaven.com.au www.studiohaven.com.au    

I am often asked - How do I know where I should be spending my money and where should I be saving money.  So I have decided to record an episode today where I am also videoing a room transformation concept shopping and creating a space showing you where you should invest your money and where you can save it.   I also go through all of the places that I like to shop for my interiors pieces, where I go for my higher priced quality pieces and where I shop for my cheaper pieces.   You can also watch this episode recording - video tutorial of the Living Room Concept being created inside my Facebook Group Holiday in Style Insiders.  Request to Join Here.   If you are interested in having Katrina create and transform a room in your holiday home you can follow this link to purchase and get started today. You can find Holiday in Style Insiders facebook group here and request to join to watch the tutorial. You can sign up for Canva Here. You will find Katrina @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au If you want to join the waitlist for The Elevated Holiday Haven  

This is the start of something new on Holiday in Style.  Every other Thursday I will be posting a Bonus episode sharing about my own journey to purchasing my dream holiday home. This has been a loooong time dream for my husband and I and is my whole 'why' that I am here doing what I am doing as an interior designer for holiday home owners! So I will be sharing from searching for the right property, through to purchasing, the design and renovations, styling, setup and launching and then of course hosting.  I am so excited and can't wait to share it with you.  It will be an optional bonus you can choose to listen to - or not!  That is totally up to you. The regular Holiday in Style episodes with my guests from business and holiday homes along with my own Interiors and Marketing tips will continue on Tuesdays as always. I hope you enjoy! Katrina x Find Katrina @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au  

One of the first thing you do when you're planning a holiday is usually jump on social media and check out the destination and the accommodation because we can learn so much more from Instagram than we can from an airbnb platform and website.  So in today's episode I am sharing how you can learn how to increase your social media presence which will in turn lead to more followers and potential eyes on your holiday home which of course could potentially lead to more bookings. Here they are: 1. Optimise your Bio so that your guests know exactly where your holiday home is and if it is right for them 2. Curate an aesthetically designed feed 3. Create Canva Graphics to share more information with your guests and share your brand voice 4. Create authentic content which prompts engagement and teaches our followers about our stay 5. Remember to introduce yourself to your community and collaborate with them to grow your following and increase your brand awareness   We are now offering the following services at Studio Haven to help you to grow your social media presence and increase your holiday home bookings; Holiday Home Instagram Audit - Book Now Holiday Home Social Media Management - Learn More You can book in a chat with Katrina HERE to discuss working with her in any capacity Find Katrina @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au    

It was such a pleasure to meet Jenny Paul this week, host and owner of The Old Schoolhouse in Milton.  Couples accommodation located just 4km from Milton and set on 2.5 acres of tranquil lawns and orchard with views in all directions.  The main homestead is the heart of this rambling property.  It has all the trappings of a rural property with a productive vegetable garden and orchard, and chooks that wander throughout the grounds. Guests at Old Schoolhouse Milton are free to wander around the gardens and orchard and delight in picking fruit straight from the tree and collecting fresh laid eggs for their breakfast. Jenny has mastered the art of great customer service.  From offering her guest fresh laid eggs and homemade jam to even dropping them off at the local restaurant if they want to have a drink.  Nothing is too much trouble!  It is all about making her guests happy and enjoy their stay and what Jenny has created in the Old Schoolhouse is a testament to her. If you would like to find her: Instagram:  @oldschoolhousemilton www.oldschoolhousemilton You will find Katrina @studiohaven_au or www.studiohaven.com.au To join the Elevated Holiday Haven waitlist http://www.studiohaven.com.au/elevatedholidayhaven

In today's episode we meet and chat with Brooke Osborne, who is the creative director of Modern Maven Studio, a web designer based in Sydney working with lifestyle brands wanting to capture a modern audience. Her specialty is uncovering a brands voice and translating that into a digital space so her clients can soar to great heights selling their services.    Brooke has worked with countless creatives over the years including interior designers, holiday property owners, coaches,  event planners to name a few. As a devoted WordPress and Shopify designer, Brooke is committed to building and designing brands and websites that engage, inspire and convert visitors into clients.    We discuss the importance of holiday properties having their own 'real estate' for their holiday homes for guests to come and learn more about their properties.  A place to direct them to, collect information, and dive into why they should stay in your holiday property.   Brooke also shares WHAT is important information to have on your website for your potential  guests.   Brooke also offers an amazing discount to our listeners!  So make sure you tune in!   You can find Brooke at www.modernmaven.com.au or on Instagram @modernmavenstudio   For Information or to sign up for The Elevated Holiday Haven head over to www.studiohaven.com.au/elevatedholidayhaven   Find Katrina on Instagram @studiohaven_au

With the market a little bit rocky at the moment it might be time for you to think about other ways you can generate some income into your holiday property.  So I thought it was a great time to share with you about the possibilities of becoming a host as a photo shoot location. Holiday homes and photo shoot locations are such complimentary businesses and work really well together.  With brands mostly wanting to book midweek when your holidaying guests mostly want to book on weekends.  Therefore allowing you to fill your days throughout the year. As long as you have a beautiful, and unique space that you keep maintained and well looked after, there is no reason why you can't also list your property as a photo shoot location. The girls at Aloca have been a fantastic support to me when I listed @haven_shootlocation 6 months ago and it has been a lucrative and fun journey for me so far! BONUS OFFER - if you sign up to the Elevated Holiday Haven - you will now receive a Guest Masterclass with the founders of Aloca, Aleace and Rachael sharing their insider tips on how to create a successful shoot location in your holiday home PLUS my own tips as a host on preparation, styling, pricing and marketing. ENROLMENT CLOSES SOON! Sign up today The Elevated Holiday Haven Find Katrina on Instagram @studiohaven_au Aloca Shoot Location Platform - www.aloca.com.au  

When you are creating your website for your Holiday Property, it is so important to get the wording right!  Knowing 'how' to speak to your target market in a way that will entice them to read on, learn more and 'want' to  purchase and stay in your holiday property is everything! Today I am joined by the lovely Liana Pantalone who is a talented holiday home copywriter specialising in brand storytelling, website copywriting and full marketing solutions for holiday property rentals and Airbnbs.   If you haven't thought about engaging a copywriter to help you with your website yet - you will after listening to this episode!  Liana also shares a discount with our listeners at the end of the episode so make sure you tune in to learn all about it. Enrolment for the Elevated Holiday Haven is also open at The Elevated Holiday Haven Find Katrina on Instagram @studiohaven_au You can find Liana at The Climbing Vine Co Instagram @the_climbing_Vine_co  

What does it take to own and run a successful holiday home business?  There are multiple factors that contribute to this, including hard work, lots of time and energy and having a business mind as well.     In this episode I am sharing my own thoughts on what I believe are the 6 Pillars to a Stand Out Holiday Home 1.  Your Vision 2. Your Branding 3. Your Curation of the Interiors 4. Your Styling 5. Your Marketing 6. Your Experiences and Customer Service   Of course being across your numbers and the back end running of the business is key to the success of it as well!   PLUS Enrolment is OPEN for the Elevated Holiday Haven with an Earlybird offer until the 1st of February and I share all of the fabulous inclusions, so listen in and learn all about it. To Learn all about it: The Elevated Holiday Haven If you would like to book in a call with Katrina to ask her any questions and see if the course is right for you, you can do so right here Book a Call You will find Katrina here: www.studiohaven.com.au www.instagram.com/studiohaven_au

In today's episode of Holiday In Style Lauren Markham founder of Construct Republic and I dive deep into Content Creation, Branding and Social Media and the importance it plays for your holiday home business. Lauren believes that building a brand that holiday makers will come searching for to stay rather than will come and stay at when they search your location is the key to your success.   She shares tips on working with influencers, creating reels, how to set out your Instagram bio and sooooo much more. Don't miss this one if you are wanting to get it right when creating your online presence in the digital world for your holiday home business! Loz also shared an amazing discount with my listeners in this episode that you will have to tune in to hear all about it!! You can find Lauren at Construct Republic on Instagram @constructrepublic She is also on Facebook at the www.facebook.com/constructrepublic SIGN UP FOR THE WORKSHOP - How to Fully Book Your Holiday Home in 2023 The Elevated Holiday Haven Waitlist  You will find Katrina here: www.studiohaven.com.au www.instagram.com/studiohaven_au

This week I have a really special spin on the holiday home rental.  Leah Bailey and her partner, offer their own home for short term holiday letting.  They both own a photography business which operates Australia wide so spend most of the year travelling.  While they travel, they rent their gorgeous home to holidayers to enjoy.   Their home, Isle is located in beautiful Mudjimba on the Sunshine Coast and is perfect for both families and groups of friends. It is only  a short walk from the beach and opposite the Northshore conservation area. Leah is a local and grew up close to the beach which instilled a true love for everything the coast has to offer and has given her such respect for the place they call home. They love exploring and travelling for their work but love coming home to Isle to stay, which is always a treat. I really enjoyed learning about this lifestyle that Leah lives and hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did. I also share about a new FREE Workshop that I am hosting on January 23rd 2023 at 7pm AEST How to Create a Fully Booked Holiday Home in 2023. Join me for this 60 minute workshop where I teach you how to create a magnetic interior vision to fully book your holiday home for consistent bookings throughout the year. Register for the Workshop  The Elevated Holiday Haven Waitlist  You will find Katrina here: www.studiohaven.com.au www.instagram.com/studiohaven_au Check out Isle - at Mudjimbah Beach on Instagram  @isla_mudjimbahbeach    

Welcome back to Holiday in Style for 2023 and Happy New Year.  In today's episode I share with you my 'word' for the year or I should say 'words' because I couldn't narrow it down to just one.   I also have my 5 Tips to a Functional Outdoor Living Space which is the perfect timing especially now that we are all enjoying the beautiful summer of Australia.   Next week I am going to be sharing an exciting Workshop with you all that I will be hosting very soon so make sure you tune in!   The Elevated Holiday Haven Waitlist  You will find Katrina here: www.studiohaven.com.au www.instagram.com/studiohaven_au  

It's not a surprise to me that this was the most downloaded episode of 2022 - it is something that is important to each and every one of you who owns a holiday property in this growing market.  And if it isn't important to you then it should be! I hope you enjoy revisiting this episode and get some new takeaways to help you to rethink what you are doing and what you may be able to start doing in 2023 to stand out! If you would like to join me inside The Elevated Holiday Haven in 2023 make sure you are on the waitlist for the early bird offer.   The Elevated Holiday Haven Waitlist  You will find Katrina here: www.studiohaven.com.au www.instagram.com/studiohaven_au

This week we revisit Katrina's interview with Cathy Dillan from Coconut Crib Burleigh Heads.    If you are ready for your holiday home to stand out and book out in 2023 and you want to be the first to find out about when the Elevated Holida Haven launches in January then get yourself onto the waitlist.   You don't want to miss out on the special offer I will be making in there.   The Elevated Holiday Haven Waitlist

It's been a whirlwind second half of the year and I can't believe we are already at the end of 2022 and 6 months of Holiday in Style already.  In today's episode I go through and share my insights and take away's from every guest episode and what I loved about each one. I also share what's to come for 2023 including something exciting that I will be sharing with you all when I return on 3rd January 2023!   Sign up the the Waitlist to The Elevated Holiday Haven Here. You can find Katrina here: @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au If you would like to book in a chat with Katrina BOOK A CHAT Episode Website:  www.studiohaven.com.au/podcast Holiday in Style Insiders Facebook Group Here  

It would be lovely if we all had unlimited funds to purchase high end furniture for our holiday homes, but that is just not the case for most of us.  So this week I am sharing 3 Tips to Creating a Luxe Look for Less and diving into ways you can elevate your interior to give it a luxe vibe and feel without necessarily having to spend thousands of dollars on giving the entire space an overhaul! Tune in to learn what they are!   You will find Katrina @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au If you want to join the waitlist for The Elevated Holiday Haven

Your holiday home is a business and creating a brand identity is just as important as elevating the interiors of your holiday home. One just goes with the other. Today I have guest Rachael Turner from Among The Palms Aus join me who specialises in bespoke brand identities to the holiday property market both locally here in Australia and internationally.   Rachael shares her tips on what we as holiday home owners should be thinking about to create a brand identity for our own holiday homes, how to create one, the importance of creating one and all of the ways that you can use your brand and logo to share and market your holiday property.   If you are setting up and just getting started this is a must listen - grab a cuppa and settle in as you will definitely need to take some notes!   You can find Rachael Turner at: Instagram: @amongthepalms.aus Acrylic Signs: cocreative_design You'll find Katrina  Instagram:  @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au Join the Waitlist for the Elevated Holiday Haven: www.studiohaven.com.au/elevatedholidayhaven

This week I enjoyed diving into property investing in the holiday property market with Jo Vadillo from Advocate Property Services who is a buyers agent, active investor and renovator and 100% obsessed with property!  She has been in the industry for over 20 years and is very experienced and knowledgeable in all areas of property investing. We chat about what we should be looking out for in the market when we are searching for a property to purchase for a holiday rental as well as the red flags to be watching out for as well.  So if you are in the early stages of your journey and wanting some tips then this is the episode for you!. You will find Jo Vadillo at: Property Advocate Services https://advocateservices.com.au/ Email:  hello@propertywomen.com.au Property Women:  www.propertywomen.com.au She Renovates: www.sherenovates.com.au Property Education:  www.propertyed.com.au   You'll find Katrina  Instagram:  @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au    

This week I chat to Tamara who is the owner of John and Janes Beechworth in Victoria.  Tamara has a love for architecture, design, and the build process as well as exploring and holidaying so creating John and Janes at Beechworth was perfect for her.  They were finding it difficult to find the perfect getaway for their growing family, so decided why not build one instead, in a town they loved and where their good friends lived - Beechworth has a vast array of good Wine, food, beer, walking trails, bike riding, a rich history, beautiful architecture and so much more. All of this makes Beechworth the perfect getaway destination. The John and Janes are two separate buildings on the one property - One called Johns in dark moody colours and one called Janes a lighter and brighter aesthetic, allowing Tamara to have some fun with design and colour.  They were placed and designed by their architect around two gorgeous existing palm trees on the property. Tamara shares her journey around the build and design of the holiday property and how much she is enjoying her new role of hosting the property. You can find John and Janes Beechworth here at www.johnandjanesbeechworth.com.au Instagram:  @john_and_janes_beechworth Architect: https://pandaarchitecture.com.au/ For more information and to join the waitlist and hear about the early bird offer for The Elevated Holiday Haven HERE You can find Katrina on Instagram @studiohaven_au Or www.studiohaven.com.au  

When it comes to standing out - design and style are your guests first impressions and what makes them stop the scroll.  And once they have stopped - it is what entices them to spend the extra money on the beautifully designed and styled holiday homes. I recently created a New Guide: 10 Ways to Elevate Your Interiors to Stand Out and Sell Out - Holiday Stay Design Ideas to Set You Apart and Fill Your Calendar. With some gorgeous visual inspiration along with tips for you to create stand out design for your holiday home. Today I am sharing my favourite 3 Design ideas for your holiday home. 1.  Bold Pops of Colour 2. Nostalgic Vintage 2. Pretty Pastels. Download the Free Guide for the Other 7 and for the visual inspiration. YOUR FREE GUIDE If you are interested in booking for for a Design Vision Intensive you can do so HERE AND OF COURSE!  - To join the waitlist for The Elevated Holiday Haven and receive the Early Bird offer going out at the end of the week you can sign up HERE Find Katrina on Instagram @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au  

Acre of Roses is more than just a holiday destination.  It is a complete immersive experience.  Set on an rose farm in the gorgeous little town of Trentham in Victoria.  The property houses 2 private self contained cottages catering to adults only.   Sandy and her husband Rob have put their heart and soul into ensuring that their guest experience a sanctuary and retreat away from the chaos of life amongst their fruit and vegie garden and beds of roses. They have also diversified and created a rose water kefir, soaps and calendars - this episode is one to be inspired by and Sandy shares some great tips to new holiday home owners starting out in the industry.   You will find Acre of Roses  @acreofroses www.acreofroses.com.au Offers until 31 December 2022 - Stay 3 Pay 2 in the Potting Shed Go into the draw to win a ticket to Sharon Flynn's Book Launch – Wild Drinks at Acre of Roses on 30 November , simply like @thefermentary and @acreofroses and tell us why you would like to attend. https://www.welltraveller.com.au/operatorlistings/3-night-mini-wellness-escape/ Househhold Management Software - www.ninesliving.com   For more information about: The Holiday Home Design Vision Intensive The Elevated Holiday Haven Waitlist   You will find Katrina  @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au

When it comes to selecting cushions for your living space or bedrooms it can be so overwhelming. But adding Cushions into your styling finishes off the space, adds comfort, softness and allows you to inject some colour and pattern into the space as well.   I personally think cushions are a great way to change up a space without spending too much money.  If you are on a really tight budget and you can't afford a major interiors renovation or purchase big ticket pieces at the moment then go and spend a few hundred dollars on new cushions for your sofa's and beds and it will give them an instant lift. You can send Katrina a DM @studiohaven_au on Instagram www.studiohaven.com.au If you would like to book in a chat with Katrina BOOK A CHAT Episode Website:  www.studiohaven.com.au/podcast

One thing we can all agree on and that is when we go on a holiday we want to relax.  So how do you ensure that your holiday home has relaxed, cohesive vibes in your living space? I share 5 of my top tips to ensuring that your space is cohesive and all works together to create flow and ease as well as a relaxed and cosy vibe. Holiday in Style Insiders Facebook Group Here Learn more about The Elevated Holiday Haven Here. You can find Katrina here: @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au If you would like to book in a chat with Katrina BOOK A CHAT Episode Website:  www.studiohaven.com.au/podcast

In my opinion, after creating a beautiful, clean and comfortable holiday stay this is the second most important aspect of your guests stay.   Putting thought into how you can enhance or elevate their experience may be simple and easy items that you can add to your home, or you can go all out and arrange special deliveries or surprises. Once your guests have booked their stay, your work has only just begun.  What is it you are going to provide to ensure their stay is memorable.  How can you  enhance their stay?? How can you surprise and delight them?  How can you ensure they return and that they tell their friends about your stay and give you an amazing review? I am sharing a few thought starters along with our discount code for our Holiday Home Guest Welcome Guide and Template. Head over to grab your 20% discount using code HAVEN20 www.studiohaven.com.au/shop   You can send Katrina a DM @studiohaven_au on Instagram

On this weeks episode I have a lovely chat with Monique Necic who is the owner and host of Sage at Streaky Bay.  Monique and her husband Hugo, feel that they accidentally fell into this career of hosting a holiday stay through a series of events out of their control. Fast forward a few years and they are now winning awards and creating a name for themselves for the amazing and memorable experiences they create for their guests. You will be inspired by Monique and her passion for creating the perfect stay whether that is through their catering business Hand Made Catering Streaky Bay, through the games shed full of activities for the children, the firepit, picnics on the beach and so much more. You can find Sage at Streaky Bay at  www.sageatstreakybay.com.au Instagram:  @sageatstreakybay Hand Made Catering Streaky Bay:  @handmadecateringstreakybay If you want to visit the beautiful South Australian property and grab their free upgrade to a Deluxe breakfast and platter on arrival then contact her direct and mention this podcast. For more information on Create Your Coastal Haven you can head to our website at https://www.studiohaven.com.au/your-coastal-home Or to sign up for our Waitlist for The Elevated Holiday Haven then sign up HERE  

When it comes to creating a beautiful AND functional bedroom for your holiday home, it can all become a bit overwhelming to make sure you are ticking all the boxes.  So I have gone through each part of the space in respect of the interior furnishings to make it a little easier for you. All of the advice that I share in this podcast is from my own experience in styling home as well as research and information I have learnt over the years.  If you have any further tips or information you would like to share or add to this please reach out, I would love to hear it. Or even better, join our Facebook community at Holiday in Style Insiders and share them inside the group with the other holiday home hosts. Holiday in Style Insiders Facebook Group Here Learn more about The Elevated Holiday Haven Here. You can find Katrina here: @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au If you would like to book in a chat with Katrina BOOK A CHAT Episode Website:  www.studiohaven.com.au/podcast

QUICK TIPS Measure for Success Now that you know how to create an inspiration board for your interiors of your holiday home, it is time to do the boring stuff!  And that is to Measure.    Measure everything!   If there is one mistake I see my clients make it is that they have not measured their space before purchasing which ends up costing them money because it doesn't fit correctly or the scale isn't right.  If you know exactly what space you have to work with you can confidently make your purchases. If you are ready to transform your holiday home into a must stay destination - you can book in a chat with Katrina and see how we can help.  Link in show notes. Learn more about The Elevated Holiday Haven Here. You can find Katrina here: @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au If you would like to book in a chat with Katrina BOOK A CHAT Episode Website:  www.studiohaven.com.au/podcast

If you love pink you will LOVE The Coconut Crib on the beach of Burleigh.  A cool and unique holiday apartment with views to Surfers Paradise, just steps from The Burleigh Pavillion and the shopping and restaurant hub of Burleigh. Cath Dillon, owner and host shares her journey to creating such a stand out holiday stay and why she decided to create something so unique.  It was a risk and it turns out it was worth it, with the property being booked solid with guests for birthdays, hens nights, baby showers as well as by celebrities. The Coconut Crib at Burleigh is the 12th property Cath and her business partner have renovated. They wanted to do something very different to stand out and differentiate the apartment from all the others at Burleigh. Hence PINK PINK PINK.   If you loved this episode make sure you share a review and tells us why!  We would love to hear from you.   The Coconut Crib Instagram @thecoconutcrib_bb The Coconut Crib Direct Booking Bit.ly/Coconut_Stay   You can join the waitlist for The Elevated Holiday Haven HERE Grab your FREE Guide to Transform your Holiday Stay from Drab to Fab HERE   Find Katrina @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au  

Instagram should be fun and lighthearted.  It is a platform where you can connect with your followers and potential guests.  It is a platform where you can share about something that you love about your location.  Where you can show a beautiful place to relax in your home.  Where you can express yourself and your personality through the interiors in your home, through styling, cooking in reels or short videos or photos. It shouldn't feel like hard work or something that is confusing or overwhelming.  In this episode I share my Ten Tips to how you can show up on Instagram without feeling overwhelmed.  What to post, how to share, where to find your images and so much more!. If you loved this episode leave a review below and tell me what you liked about it!   You will find Katrina on Instagram @studiohaven_au or in her Facebook Group Holiday In Style Insiders - Head over and say hi!   All the links mentioned below: www.pexels.com www.unsplash.com www.canva.com https://www.thepalmco.com.au/presets    

In this weeks Episode I had the pleasure of getting inside the mind of Bernadette Janson, founder of The School of Renovating.  Bernadette has been obsessed with renovating since she did her first project at 13 because she realised that by changing her surroundings, it changed the way she felt about herself. In over 30 years of renovating since, she have discovered that you can solve a lot of life's problems with renovating. Bernadette started the School Of Renovating in 2013 to have an impact on the world. She wanted to help creative women to channel their flair and love for homemaking into an income with renovating and Airbnb.   She shares her own tips and insights into the purchasing and renovating of property for the short stay industry which I know will give you alot to think about.   If you would like to learn more about The School of Renovating (soon rebranding to She Renovates) follow the links below: She Renovates Conference 100k Renovation Bootcamp She Renovates Podcast  

So, you have created your vision, you know the visual direction you want to create in your holiday stay.  You know your target market, you know the design features you have to work with.  So what next?  What is the next step that to get me started in my interior styling? I like to start of the sourcing process of my interiors with artwork.   Choosing an artwork for your space is a key part of creating the interiors vibe and feel of the entire space and sometimes even the entire home.   Using the colours, vibe and style of the artwork allows you to use that to tell a story and bring those features into your styling and throughout your space. To learn more about choosing artwork as well as access to my trade discounts you can sign up to one of my courses! Create Your Coastal Haven The Elevated Holiday Haven - Enrolment closes 12th August. 2022 Book a Chat  Join the Holiday In Style Insiders Facebook Group Say hi to Katrina over @studiohaven_au Studio Haven Website and all services information www.studiohaven.com.au

I had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah, who is the owner, with her partner Luke, of Crystal Pacific.  This a completely redesigned original 1970s building located in the beautiful beachside suburb of Palm Beach on the Gold Coast.   Sarah is a mum to two young daughters and  loves the beach, travel, a long lunch with her girlfriends and spending slow days with the family. Hear how this couple aquired one room at a time and eventually owned all 6 of them, which is when they gutted the whole thing and built their beautiful boutique hotel Crystal Pacific.  Sarah shares her process in the design and styling along with some great tips for anyone who is thinking about starting their own holiday stay business. You will find Crystal Pacific at: @crystalpacific.palmbeach www.crystalpacific.com.au Sign up for the new Facebook Group Holiday in Style Insiders and join into my workshop on Tips to Stand out from the Crowd at 12pm on 10th August. Register for The Elevated Holiday Haven here. You can book a chat with Katrina here.  

I am always talking about elevating the interiors of your holiday home for the benefit of your marketing and advertising, your increase in views on booking platforms as well as of course, your own comfort when you are staying at your property. In this week's episode I look at two examples of holiday properties where I compare one that is styled beautifully and one that isn't to show you the impact this can have on your income and the potential income that you could be earning on your holiday property. Investing in your interiors is a gamechanger in increasing your revenue and profits - and we have created some amazing packages to suit everyones needs on every budget. PLUS with the launch of The Elevated Holiday Haven you can have the best of both worlds.  Learn how to style your own holiday haven along with one on one support and guidance from your own Interior Designer along the way. Here are all the links for today's show. Book a chat The Elevated Holiday Haven registration page. Studio Haven Consulting Services Page You can find Katrina here: @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au Episode Website:  www.studiohaven.com.au/podcast