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Create a home that Thrives! Home Functionality Coach Kristina Browning discusses home functionality, aesthetics, and automation challenging you to think about your space differently. Daily life can be hectic and at times overwhelming. If your home is set up to thrive, you can be more present as a pa…

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    Ep. 125 | Picking a Word of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 10:56


    When thinking about the next twelve months, what is important to me?  Is my home set up to support that?   **KINDLY leave a REVIEW by simply clicking here and scrolling to the bottom until you see “WRITE A REVIEW”  If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- Episode 40 Creating Spaces for Movement and Habits for Health with special Guest Nicole Darabi   Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.  

    Ep. 124 | Hacking consecutive Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 10:55


    With birthdays, holidays, back-to-school or any other cluster of celebrations you may have in a row at your home, it's interesting to look back and see how your home supported it or… blew up.  **KINDLY leave a REVIEW by simply clicking here and scrolling to the bottom until you see “WRITE A REVIEW”  If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- 1. Episode 12 | Winter in your Home    Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 123 | When your parent dies; Dealing with the contents of their home

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 17:09


    What a trying time it can be facing a home filled to the brim with the belongings of someone you spent so much time with.  Let's talk about your parents home; whether they are down sizing, moving into assisted living, or they have passed away, this episode is for you.   **KINDLY leave a REVIEW by simply clicking here and scrolling to the bottom until you see “WRITE A REVIEW”  If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- CoinSnap: the app has a coin grading feature and gives a reference price for each coin. With this data, you will be able to easily determine the value of your coin and make informed numismatic purchases, sales, and trading decisions. Coin collection identification.  Episode 62 Swedish Death Cleaning  Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 122 | Planning Outdoor Spaces during the Off Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 11:28


    During the fall and winter, I like to step back and think more broadly about our outdoor space ~ about my goals, values, functionally, and aesthetics.  How successful do I think my outdoor space was this past season? **KINDLY leave a REVIEW by simply clicking here and scrolling to the bottom until you see “WRITE A REVIEW”  If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- Episode 72: Lowkey Gathering Ideas  Episode 62: Swedish Death Cleaning  Episode 117: Choosing what gift to give  Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 121 | House Cleaners, Yay or Nay?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 10:01


    Do you have a house cleaner? I read a funny thing... and then ended up with a podcast episode about it. If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- 1. Ep. 30 //  Creating Spaces for Introverts and Extroverts  2. Reddit thread about housekeepers  3. Binge-listen to Ep. 25 -28, a series about your outdoor space  Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 120 | When a Home Imprints

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 9:50


    Let's dive into the stories of two women whose lives were permanently changed after buying a home. How has your home impacted you? Does something about it bring you pleasure and joy?  **KINDLY leave a REVIEW by simply clicking here and scrolling to the bottom until you see “WRITE A REVIEW”  If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss.   JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- A tour of Turkey Hill: Martha Stewarts first home   Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 119 | a 4-minute Winter Decompression

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 4:32


    Every now and then, I do an episode intended to be listened to over and over; something you can come back to.  Let's take a pause and savor the time nature intended us to hibernate. **KINDLY leave a REVIEW by simply clicking here and scrolling to the bottom until you see “WRITE A REVIEW”  If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com    Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 118 | 3 Things: Dining Room Functionality

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 12:32


    Let's talk about using your dining room more and elevating your dining experience so that you want to! **KINDLY leave a REVIEW by simply clicking here and scrolling to the bottom until you see “WRITE A REVIEW”  If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- EPISODE 44 // The color of your Plates and Bowls   Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.  

    Ep. 117 | a Tool: Choosing What Gift to Give

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 11:57


    The more meaningful and personal the present, the greater the respect and honor being shown. A truly thoughtful gift is far less likely to end up in the landfill. Use this episode as a tool (over and over!) when thinking of what gift to give. If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com    Sources & Reference———————————————-     Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 116 | How does my home SMELL?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 17:02


    Isn't it interesting how different homes have different smells?  I have often wondered what my house smells like to others.  Let's dive into the sense of smell as it pertains to our homes. If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- Bio Techniques Can Smell Impact Visual Perception  Harvard What the Nose Knows by Colleen Walsh  The Guardian  Why smelling good could come with a cost to health   Ep. 46 //  The Haunting of a House  Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 115 | Side Yards + 11 ideas for them

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 16:58


    Let's examine side yards and their important role. Whether yours is just 5-1/2 feet from the fence line, like mine, or half an acre, like some of my family in Michigan, it can be a hardworking area.   If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- Outside Magazine Ode to the Side Yard   Episode 43: Scale & Proportion of Art Chex Mix Recipe  Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 114 | Home Functionality Segments

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 14:38


    Sometimes framing our challenge makes it simpler to address.  Let's think about our unique challenges in our homes. If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- Episode 5: The Space that Doesn't Get Used Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 113 | Habituation & How you Spend time in your Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 13:40


    What is the real cost of something as it relates to your home? Not just monetarily but in time and quality of life? If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- 1. Medium; “Does Owning more Stuff make you Happier?” by Rebecca West 2. How to Make Your Life Exciting Again; The Mel Robbins Podcast with special guest Dr. Tali Sharot 3. Episode 83: Sorting your things 4. Episode 61: A Story about breast cancer, home and healing Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.  

    Ep. 112 | 8 Minutes of Joy & a Dopamine Menu

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 8:23


    8 minutes of Joy and a dopamine menu; An episode you can revisit over and over! If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- 1. My favorite coloring markers: Letraset ProMarkers  2. New York Times cooking section  3. Creator Payton Sartain Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 111 | Decorating with Yellow

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 19:26


    "How wonderful yellow is. It stands for the sun," the artist Vincent Van Gogh once said. Let's think about decorating with the color Yellow! If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- Architectural Digest Color Trends through the Decades  SoundsLikeNoise.org The Sound of Yellow  Dayroom Yellow by Farrow & Ball Veranda “How to Decorate with Yellow the Right Way, According to Designers”  VeryWellMind.com The Psychology of the Color Yellow   One Kings Lane Blog: The Yellow That Is Making an Unexpected Comeback   Lulu and Georgia Persimmon Birds Wallpaper  Julia Louis-Dreyfus Podcast Wiser than Me Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 110 | A Short Reflection: your Life within your Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 11:25


    A short reflection exercise to help you give some thought to your home space and reasons. You can come back to this episode as often as you'd like.  If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- James Clear: Quote "Of all the ways you could be spending your precious time and attention, it is very unlikely that you are currently spending it in the optimal way. The only path I know for figuring out a better way to spend your life is to sit and think. You simply have to carve out some time to think carefully about what you're doing, why you're doing it, and what you're really trying to achieve. Nobody stumbles into a well-lived life. It has to be cultivated. Reflection and review are critical." Connect with James' outstanding newsletter Atomic Habits or buy his best-selling book: https://jamesclear.com Episode 2 | Our Free Time & History: https://homespaceandreason.podbean.com/e/leisuretimeinyourhome/   Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 109 | Buying, Donating, Organizing Stuffed Animals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 19:42


    Let's talk about buying, donating, organizing and the sustainability of stuffed animals. Enjoy special guest Charlotte, Founder of LovedBefore. If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- Loved_Before_London on Instagram  Loved Before Website Stuffed Animal Storage Bean Bag Chair  Corner Hammock Stuffed Animal Storage  (Size and Color) Customizable Corner Hammock Stuffed Animal Storage Address for donating stuffies in the US: Please send your bears, dogs, and bunnies to Fluff Restoration PO Box Box 163, Spring Arbor, MI 49283. Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 108 | Being OK with Imperfect

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 12:00


    If you struggle with imperfection OR you have projects that you put off, you might enjoy this short episode! If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- 1. This story was written and originally posted by Nate Howe.  Find him on X Here.  Find him on Instagram Here. 2. Striving for Perfection 3. Episode 70: You in your Home Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 107 | Organizing: New Method- Cousins, coworkers or family?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 29:04


    Learn about a new concept in organizing with special guest Christen Fackler of “I Organize Everything.” She is a neurodivergent professional organizer and online content creator.  She coined the organization concept of Cousins, coworkers or family. Let's learn about it! If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- Christen's “I Organize Everything” Website Christen's YouTube Channel Buy her worksheets at her Shop Book // “How to Organize Everything” by Christen Fackler  Christen's TikTok Profile Home Space and Reason Episode 5 | Space that Isn't Used Home Space and Reason Episode 8b: Making a Family Annual  Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.  

    Ep. 106 | Decorating with Red; Video Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 24:23


    This is a special video edition of the 3rd in a series of decorating using specific colors. Let's dive into thoughts and inspiration about decorating with the color Red. If you want to watch this episode, you will enjoy seeing various color palettes with red in them for inspiration. If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- Elle Decor: The Viral ‘Unexpected Red' Theory in Interior Design Actually Isn't That Simple  Juice Box Interactive; From Harvest Gold to Millennial Pink: colors that defined the decades  Andy Young Creative Monster Friends CSS Gradient Shades of Red  SoundsLikeNoise.org the Sound of Red  Smithsonian Magazine: Why are All Swedish Cottages Painted Red? Modern Farmer: Why are barns painted red?  Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 105 | 3 Things: Bedroom Functionality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 15:16


    Immerse yourself in deeper thinking about your bedroom. If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- Amazon Inexpensive Headboard Ep. 25: Great Curb Appeal  Ep. 26: Creating great Outdoor Spaces  Ep: 27: Attracting Hummingbirds, Butterflies & Birds  Ep. 28: Fencing, Hedges & Privacy Screens  Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 104 | Decorating with Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 25:12


    Let's discuss decorating and accenting with the color green.  If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- Veranda: 3 Ways to Make Your Bathroom Look More Expensive, according to designers  St. Louis Art Museum  “Death on the doorstep: Arsenic in Victorian Wallpaper”   Mental Health America: How do colors in my home change my mood? Color psychology explained: Green   JRL Interiors: Decorating with Green  Brick and Batton: Our Favorite Green Exterior House Colors  Sounds Like Noise. org // The Colour of Sounds: Green The book Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 103 | Preparing Plants for Heat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 7:52


    An intentionally short episode meant to refer back to on how to prepare your garden, flower beds, shrubs etc when you know extreme heat is headed your way.   If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 102 | Decorating with Blue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 27:02


    Let's discuss designing, decorating and accenting with the color blue.  If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- The Scientific American on Synesthesia A Podcast “All in the Mind” by ABC Science has an episode all about Synesthesia: Hearing colors, seeing sounds.  Mental Health America: How do colors in my home change my mood? Color psychology explained   Veranda: How to Decorate with Blue, according to a designer  House Beautiful: 45 Blue Rooms that Prove it's the most amazing color in the rainbow Sounds like Noise: What does Blue sound like?  Medium.com - The Color Blue: History, Regality & Utility  Pender and Peony: My advice on How to Decorate with Blue  Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 101 | Color in your Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 19:23


    If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss.   JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- Book The Complete Color Harmony, Pantone edition, pg 194 by Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of Pantone Color Institute. Very Well Mind: Color Psychology: Does It Affect How You Feel?  Mental Health America: “How do colors in my home change my mood? Color psychology explained."  Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 100 | Your Top Ten

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 30:17


    In celebration of episode 100 let's count down the Top 10 most downloaded episodes and learn which one takes the top spot! If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- Episode 54:  Bootcamp for your home  Episode 63: a VIDEO of Remodeling inspiration  Episode 46: The haunting of a house  Episode 48; a 7-minuted guided relaxation exercise  Episode 45: Organizing, the KonMari method  Episode 40: Creating Spaces for Movement and Habits for Health with special guest Nicole Darabi  Episode 1: Does every Space have a reason  Episode 62: Swedish Death Cleaning Episode 56; Hardwoods, Laminate, Carpet or Vinyl  Episode 53; A story about a woman, her health, house and healing  Episode 38: Fire Pits with special guest Mike Bertelsen of the Cowboy Cauldron  Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.  

    Ep. 99 | the glorious Bathtub

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 21:01


    Let's discuss baths, bathtubs and the experience of bathing in our homes. If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com    Sources & Reference———————————————- The Elements of a Home: Amy Azzarito; Pgs 11, 12, 13  The New Design Rules: Emily Henderson Pg. 255  Byrdie.com article: Steps to Create the Perfect Bath  Bathing Culture: Big Dipper Mineral Bath  Episode 33; Finished & Revising Home Projects Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.  

    Ep. 98 | Projects to Increase your Home Value

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 21:25


    Even if you aren't thinking of selling this year, the projects that can help to sell your home can inform your choices. It can also be a whole lot less work if you're thinking about it now so you aren't overwhelmed with projects when that day finally comes.  If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com    Sources & Reference———————————————- Episode 29 Home Office  Episode 25 Curb Appeal  Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.  

    Ep. 97 | For the Love of Tumblers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 17:26


    What is the number one kitchen hog hiding behind our cabinet doors?   If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com    Sources & Reference———————————————- Medium: Why we Buy Things we Don't Need Episode 57: Morning Experience Episode 92: Porches Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.  

    Ep. 96 | Coffee Tables

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 18:42


    The coffee table is a classic piece of furniture that could (and should) go the extra mile. How can we think more deeply about the functionality of our living room? If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com    Sources & Reference———————————————- The Rolls Royce of Coffeetables by Hernest: The Margaux  Round and nesting coffee table by Hernest: The Odette  Round Storage Drum Coffee Table by West Elm: The Round Drum  The Stella Coffee table by Cozey allows you to choose your opening direction for the pop-up and has two colors of wood to choose from.  Buzzfeed: 50 Coffee table books that are so beautiful it hurts.  Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.  

    Ep. 95 | The Grind of Feeding Yourself (and others) EveryDay

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 23:52


    The daily task of getting good nutritious food into your body and not having any food waste at the end of it is no small task.  Add feeding more mouths into the equation along with a job and overwhelm comes knocking.  Let's talk about a light at the end of the tunnel. If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.  

    Ep. 94 | 3 Things: Bathroom Functionality

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 17:48


    Let's think about Functionality, Automation and Aesthetics in the Bathroom. If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com    Sources & Reference———————————————- Shower curtain liner with pockets Who Gives a Crap Toilet Paper  IB Mirrors Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.  

    Ep. 93 | Shoes off at the Door?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 23:31


    Let's discuss home functionality, cleanliness, allergies and interpersonal relations all around the subject of taking your shoes off at the door.  How much really gets tracked in?  How am I supposed to ask people to leave their shoes at the door? If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com      Sources & Reference———————————————- Association of American Medical Colleges: Do Seasonal Allergies seem to be getting worse?  The dirty truth about taking your shoes off at the door Shower Drain Wigs preventing hair clogs.  Quora: Removing Shoes inside the House Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.    

    Ep. 92 | Porches

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 18:56


    Porches evoke so many emotions and they strike a chord in all of us.  If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com    Sources & Reference———————————————- Patrick Square History of the Porch  Nested Porch Swings blog post  Episode 39: Front Door Mats Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.    

    Ep. 91 | Backyard Hammocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 23:19


    Nothing reminds me of a relaxing vacation more than a hammock! Let's discuss yard or deck functionality when it comes to relaxation with hammocks. If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com    Sources & Reference———————————————- The double drink holder for yards Episode 39: Front Door Mats   Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.    

    Ep. 90 | Sir Mix A Lot : Home Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 36:26


    Remember “Baby Got Back?” Let's talk about wealth, fish tanks, exotic cars, Dolby Atmos, his studio and HOMES with Grammy award-winning rapper Sir Mix A Lot. So much can be learned from hearing about where a person has lived throughout their lifetime and what they do to their homes to make them feel just right. If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com    Sources & Reference———————————————- Business Insider: Warren Buffet Episode 38 | Backyard FirePits  Who is Kristina's brother? Anthony mentions recording with him in the studio: he is the lead singer in The Druthers Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.      

    Ep. 89 | Slow Decorating

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 28:40


    If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com    Sources & Reference———————————————- House Beautiful article “Slow Decorating in the Age of Instant Design”  Episode 29: Home Office Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.  

    Ep. 88 | Trophies, Awards & Plaques

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 29:50


    Let's discuss winning awards, plaques and trophies as they relate to home functionality, aesthetics, and organization as well as sustainability. If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com    Sources & Reference———————————————- Rivanna Designs Sustainable Trophy & plaque company  Sports MEDAL Recycling Scrap Exchange in Durham NC Trophy Recycling  The Reddit Thread I referred to  Episode 8 link: Managing Sentimental Items Trophy shaped chocolate lollipops Edible arrangements  Chocolate messages Episode 8: Managing Sentimental Items James Clear, quote on purpose driven athletes  Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.  

    Ep. 87 | Unique Birthday Party Idea: The Reflection party

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 26:55


    If you have googled “Best Birthday Ideas” or “Unique birthday ideas” you are not alone.  Each year, most of us are tasked with trying to figure out a way to make a loved one feel special. This is a truly original idea to celebrate a child or adult birthday taking out the stress and emphasis on consumerism. My child has chosen to have a Reflection Party five years in a row! If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss.   JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- The Strange Origins of American Birthday Celebrations, by Joe Pinsker of The Atlantic  After all, when did celebrating birthdays become a thing? by Leticia Cezario Santos of The Oakland Post Online  Spiceology Dry Rub Sampler gift idea Episode 8: Managing Sentimental Items  Episode 18: Creating spaces for Kids  Episode 33: Finishing and Revising Home Projects Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 86 | What to do with a Rectangular Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 33:03


    Whether the space is long and skinny or wide and shallow, rectangular rooms can be hard to fill and so many people are challenged by the same conundrum. Let's think through rectangular spaces together. If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- Felt Right Sound deadening wall tiles  Episode 10: Who is your Home Encouraging you to Become? A blog post about scale along with visuals Episode 43: Scale and Proportion  Episode 22: Bathrooms Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 85 | Making Chores Equitable: They are not all yours

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 25:48


    When we think about overwhelm or anxiety coming specifically from your home, part of it could be the daily grind of upkeep. As simple as it sounds, we all know, indeed it is not simple but what if there was a tool that could help us handle it better so we can step back and worry less?  If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss.   JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com      Sources & Reference———————————————- Learn more about The Skylight Calendar  Anthony commenting about FOOD on TikTok Episode 26: Creating Great Outdoor Spaces  New York Times: Why Women do the Household Worrying and how to get men to do more of it.  The Book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance  Episode 5: The Space that doesn't get Used  KINDLY leave a REVIEW by simply clicking here and scrolling to the bottom until you see “WRITE A REVIEW” :    Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep: 84 | A story about Reupholstery & personal growth with The Salvaged Woodshop

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 52:32


    This episode might be one of my all-time favorites with special Guest Courtney Winstone of The Salvaged Woodshop in the UK. Imagine one episode that somehow discusses personal growth, furniture reupholstering, sustainability, roof replacement and moving to the Philipines all in one story.  Buckle up.  This is a beautiful journey. If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- The Salvaged Wood Shop Instagram /  Website  See the Email Courtney wrote to her family asking for "No More Gifts Please." The Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers  Ep. 38: Fire Pits with guest Mike Bertelsen, Founder of Cowboy Cauldron  Credit “About Intarsia” https://wiseintarsia.com/about-intarsia/ Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 83 | For Sorting thru Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 11:54


    Use this Episode to accompany you when you are sorting through things - drawers and clothes, boxes and the bins in the garage. Repeat as often as you need to help you think out loud. If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com   Sources & Reference———————————————- The New Yorker: A Guide to Getting Rid of Almost Everything - sorry, this does require a subscription but it's so good I had to include it! Better Homes and Gardens: How to get Rid of Practically Anything    Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 82 | Crystals in your Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 22:19


    Let's explore incorporating Crystals into your home for aesthetics and for use in healing or meditation with special guest Margie Breault, Transformational Energy for Life coach, Medium, and Healer.  If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- Margie Breault, Transformational Energy for Life coach, Medium and Healer.  Instagram    Facebook   Website  Email: prismofbrilliance@gmail.com  Mitchel Gaynor and Lisa Miller and The Awakened Brain  Mini Boxed Crystal Collections at ShoppeGeo and their Instagram profile. Episode 65: Feng Shui Episode 20: Matchy Matchy Isn't a Thing Episode 21: What Makes People Passionate about their Homes? A great resource to learn about crystals: The Crystal Bible  Meditations Margie particularly enjoys:  https://youtu.be/sPtICJf4UWI?si=KCu_jmFh09Arm6rQ https://youtu.be/ww_WcrxZkew?si=vedeqGCt-y0t0qMZ https://youtu.be/mOT5ae1OMiI?si=FxIdX7v0IrSUDYjF https://youtu.be/0BOsl7xQPVg?si=A8Jrgi9PX0IFnj2t   Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 81 | Having Arguments about Clutter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 35:59


    If you have found yourself frustrated about your home and it has manifested in arguments or disagreements with your partner, this episode is for you. Let's talk about Clutter vs. Glimmers and incorporate an exercise and thought experiment. If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- When the Waves Come by Maia  Neurodiversity Education Academy article: Know your Glimmers by Lana Jelenjev  If you know someone that might need help with a shopping addiction, you can find treatment near you here  1-800-662-4357 Episode 5 link www.Instagram.com/TheChalkboardMag - this is a great Instagram profile I quoted about living your best life through wellness, nutrition, self-care and great design. www.Instagram.com/shetalkzz - an Instagram profile I quoted about mental health and motivation KINDLY leave a REVIEW for this podcast by simply clicking here and scrolling to the bottom until you see “WRITE A REVIEW”    Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 80 | What is beautiful? Interior Designer Arlene Lord weighs in.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 42:03


    What is beautiful to you? Are we truly tuning into what we love individually or are we following the herd with the beigification being fed to us about what is or isn't good for resale?  Ponder this with us as we consider taste and whether to refinish that dining room table with special guest, Interior Designer Arlene Lord. If you didn't start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss.   JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com    Sources & Reference———————————————- Link to Episode 62: Swedish Death Cleaning Arlene Lord  |  Lord Interior Design: 503-974-9689 HOURS: Mon - Thu │10AM - 5PM PST https://www.lordinteriordesign.com Lord Interior Design Instagram Lord Interior Design on LinkedIn Lord Interior Design on Facebook   Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 79 | The Impact of Home Renovation Shows on our Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 41:33


    How do Home Renovation shows impact our idea of the "perfect" space? This episode is a collaboration with Dr. Adrienne Trier-Bieniek, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology at Valencia College in Florida. Let's think about what we are watching and how it influences us.  A link to "MOST POPULAR: The Podcast" hosted by Adrienne Trier-Bieniek, Ph.D. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you'll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me https://calendly.com/spaceandreason or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com      Sources & Reference———————————————- Biography of Adrienne Trier-Bieniek, Ph.D.  The Washington Post: HGTV makes homes boring and sad.  Architectural Digest: How HGVT became an Industry Juggernaut  Business of Home: How 25 years of HGVT have transformed the Home Industry  KINDLY leave a REVIEW by simply clicking here and scrolling to the bottom until you see “WRITE A REVIEW” :  Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 78 VIDEO An Anxiety Inducing Kitchen Transforms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 34:30


    When you look at my Home Functionality diagram of six lenses that I use when assessing home functionality, rarely is a problem isolated. Let's talk about these six areas of thought as it pertains to a real-life kitchen and client. This episode is available in video form but you can also just listen if that suits you better. See this video in higher resolution on YouTube: https://youtu.be/88G8S42VasM Link to Episode 25: The KonMari Method   JOIN ME: ~ Join the weekly newsletter about your home space and reason.   ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me https://calendly.com/spaceandreason or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com    Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 77 | Your list of Priorities when Buying

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 20:34


    No matter if you are considering buying a new home in a month or in a year, thinking deeply about your list of priorities during your home search can be key in finding a home that will give you long-lasting happiness.  Let's think about some things that could help in making that list by asking ourselves some questions about our space and our reasons. JOIN ME: ~ Join the weekly newsletter about your home space and reason.   ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me https://calendly.com/spaceandreason or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com    Sources & Reference———————————————- 1. Home Functionality Chart for reference 2. Episode 29; Your Home Office

    Ep. 76 | Year-End Home Reflection & Intention

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 36:34


    Let's reflect on our home and set some intentions.  This could be month-end at any point in the year, year-end or even transitioning to a new season.  Maybe you lost your job, and have found a new one and you want to reset and start anew.  This episode would be good for any of those scenarios and can be revisited as time goes on. Grab a piece of paper or your journal and a pencil.  Enjoy the journey.  JOIN ME: ~ Join the weekly newsletter about your home space and reason.   ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me https://calendly.com/spaceandreason or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com    Sources & Reference———————————————- @earthlyeducation on Instagram @jamesclear on Instagram Tool for Finding and Clarifying your Values Ep. 26 | Creating fulfilling Outdoor Spaces  Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

    Ep. 75 | The Story of owning a Historic Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 37:37


    Join me in talking with Kevin, owner of a historic home in Oregon City, Oregon called Ainsworth House & Gardens. If you are considering buying a historic home, what are some things I should know? JOIN ME: ~ Join the weekly newsletter about your home space and reason.   ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me https://calendly.com/spaceandreason or visit me through my ~ Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- Ainsworth Home & Gardens website  Ep. 10 of the Home Space and Reason podcast; Who is your home encouraging you to become? Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

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