Joy of Home

Today Paula and Susanna discuss essential interior design tricks that can enhance any living space. They cover a variety of topics including the importance of hanging art at eye level, using larger rugs, layering lighting, and a lot more. Connect on Instagram: Susanna: https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/ Paula: https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Paula and Susanna explore their unique Easter traditions, sharing personal stories and cultural insights from their backgrounds. Links: Listen to our Christmas episode from 2023 with Paula's hilarious carrot story! Connect on Instagram: Susanna: https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/ Paula: https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Susanna and Paula discuss the beauty of aging, the importance of self-love, and the shift in the beauty industry towards pro-aging. They explore how social media has influenced representation in advertising, the need for realism in fashion, and the journey of self-acceptance as women age. Connect on Instagram: Susanna: https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/ Paula: https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Paula and Susanna explore their personal journeys with exercise, discussing the benefits, challenges, and transformations they have experienced over the years. They share anecdotes from their childhood sports experiences, the impact of life changes on their fitness routines, and the importance of finding enjoyable activities to maintain consistency. Connect on Instagram: Susanna: https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/ Paula: https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Susanna and Paula explore the challenges of making friends as adults, sharing personal experiences and insights. The conversation highlights the significance of shared interests, social media connections, the need for maintenance in friendships, and more! Connect on Instagram: Susanna: https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/ Paula: https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Susanna and Paula discuss the myth of the perfect home, sharing their personal experiences with home life, gardening, and the pressures of social media. They emphasize the importance of comfort and reality over perfection, encouraging listeners to embrace the beauty of their lived-in spaces. Connect on Instagram: Susanna: https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/ Paula: https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast Paula and Susanna discuss the overwhelming nature of modern life and the importance of embracing a slower pace. They explore the concept of 'doing less' and how societal pressures can lead to a constant state of busyness. They talk about negative space in both life and home decor, advocating for moments of stillness and self-care. Connect on Instagram: Susanna: https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/ Paula: https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Paula and Susanna explore the concept of romanticizing everyday life, discussing how small changes and mindful practices can enhance joy and appreciation in daily routines. They share personal anecdotes, practical tips, and the importance of creating beautiful moments, emphasizing that life can be made more enjoyable without significant changes. Connect on Instagram: Susanna: https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/ Paula: https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Paula and Susanna give their answers to some of the top questions about home from across the internet. Do you have your own answers to any of these? We'd love to hear from you on the show's Instagram page! Connect on Instagram: Susanna: https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/ Paula: https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Susanna and Paula discuss their personal experiences with career changes, the impact of social media on their journeys, and the importance of finding joy in new ventures. They share insights on overcoming fear, embracing change, and encouraging others to pursue their passions, emphasizing that it's never too late to pivot and explore new opportunities. Connect on Instagram: Susanna: https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/ Paula: https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Susanna and Paula reflect on the passage of time as they welcome the year 2025 and discuss their intentions and goals for the new year. Connect on Instagram: Susanna: https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/ Paula: https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Paula and Susanna discuss five essential style hacks that can transform your home into a more beautiful and functional space. Connect on Instagram: Susanna: https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/ Paula: https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Susanna and Paula discuss the importance of creating a comforting home environment, especially during times of illness. They explore various home comforts, cozy rituals, and other ideas to liven up your home during the cold and flu season. Connect on Instagram: Susanna: https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/ Paula: https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Paula and Susanna talk about what transforms a house into a home. They discuss their personal experiences with house hunting, the emotional journey involved, the feelings that make a house feel like home, and a lot more. Connect on Instagram: Susanna: https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/ Paula: https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Susanna and Paula once again answer questions from the audience. Some questions include the evolution of their personal styles and morning rituals, as well as the origins of the Joy of Home podcast! Connect on Instagram: Susanna: https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/ Paula: https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Paula and Susanna share some of their tips for changing home decor as the seasons come and go. The talk about layering textiles, changing color palettes, using nature inspired elements, and more! Connect on Instagram: Susanna: https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/ Paula: https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Susanna and Paula take some questions from the listeners! They answer questions about what kind of art they prefer in their homes, their thoughts on the color of the year, their favorite rooms in the home, and more. Connect on Instagram: Susanna: https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/ Paula: https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Paula and Susanna share their top tips for preparing your home for guests, focusing on creating a welcoming environment and ensuring comfort. They discuss stocking up on essentials, creating a comfy sleeping space, keeping guests devices charged, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paula and Susanna are thrilled to be back for season two of Joy of Home! Today on the podcast they discuss the resolutions that come with autumn, the challenges of balancing work and life, and the joy of writing a book. The conversation also touches on the beauty of collecting vintage treasures, the concept of a forever home, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Susanna and Paula have a conversation with renowned broadcaster, journalist, published author, and now a child therapist Kate Silverton. They discuss Kate's fascinating career journey, from a corporate job to becoming a beloved TV personality and her eventual transition into child therapy. They also recap the hilarious story of Susanna and Kate's first meeting! Links from the show: https://www.katesilverton.com/ https://www.instagram.com/katesilverton/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Susanna and Paula discuss staying cozy in the home during the winter. They talk about the warmth of an open fire, the magic of underfloor heating, ambient lighting, the scents of home, and more. Morso Ethanol Lamp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Paula and Susanna take some more questions from the audience. They discuss cosmetic surgery, what they're really bad at, and even their weirdest fantasies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Susanna and Paula discuss their origins as social media influencers. They each delve into their former careers, what prompted a change for each of them, their first brand deals, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Paula and Susanna answer some questions from listeners. They dive into questions about their dream careers, their perfect day, their favorite books and more! Here's a link to preorder Paula's new book, as mentioned in the episode: https://geni.us/potting-shed-murder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Susanna and Paula discuss their family Christmas traditions including Christmas meals, childhood memories, and a hilarious carrot-themed story from Paula. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Susanna and Paula welcome Genevieve Harris, known on Instagram as @mrstrufflepig. Genevieve details her experience of renovating a dilapidated, historic country house, highlighting the challenges of preserving its character while adapting it to modern living. The conversation also explores her approach to home decor, influenced by her background in fashion, where she blends personal style with the house's historical essence. Connect with Genevieve: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_trufflepig/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Paula and Susanna welcome Erica Davies. Erica, known for her vibrant and joyful approach to both fashion and home decor, shares her journey from being a fashion editor predominantly wearing black, to embracing color and print in her personal style and home. The discussion touches on how fashion and interior design are closely aligned, and how Erica's past experiences as a fashion editor have influenced her confidence and approach to home decoration. The conversation also covers the importance of creating a space that makes one feel comfortable and reflects personal style. Connect with Erica: https://www.instagram.com/erica_davies/ https://www.tiktok.com/@erica_davies_ And you can buy her new book now: https://linktr.ee/stylechapters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Paula and Susanna chat with their friend Greg Penn, known as "Man with a Hammer" on Instagram. Greg shares his journey from being a DIY novice to transforming a large historical house into a stunning home. Greg's approach to design is both functional and authentic, aiming to create a comfortable, lived-in space. His use of second-hand items and deep involvement in every aspect of the renovation comes through in the chat. Connect with Greg: https://www.instagram.com/manwithahammer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast, Paula and Susanna welcome their friend Kristy Wicks from sunny California. Kristy shares her journey of moving from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, highlighting the challenges and excitement of renovating her new home. She emphasizes the importance of making a house reflect personal taste and comfort, a theme she attributes to her mother's influence from their frequent military relocations. They also discuss the multifaceted nature of home, from interior design and renovation to the social aspects of hosting and creating warm, welcoming spaces. Connect with Kristy: https://www.instagram.com/kristywicks https://kristywicks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the first episode of the Joy of Home, hosts Paula Sutton and Susanna Hawkins discuss their thoughts on a happy home. They talk about personal experiences with home renovations. They explore the emotional connection to their homes and how those spaces evolve with seasons and family dynamics. Susanna and Paula also reflect on their preferences for home aesthetics, touching on the impact of light, space, and the feeling of warmth. They also share fond memories of past pets and the joy they bring to a household. Please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing The Joy of Home Podcast, hosted by Paula Sutton (@hillhousevintage) and Susanna Hawkins (@shnordic). The Joy of Home is a podcast featuring stories about the love of home and how people create their own personal inviting spaces. Susanna and Paula will reflect on their own homes and experiences, as well as bring on guests to discuss their Joy of Home as well. Subscribe today and never miss an episode!