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Latest podcast episodes about cottage living

Invisible Scars
REWIND: Healing Generational Trauma with Stephanie Vainer

Invisible Scars

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 Transcription Available


REWIND EPISODE! To wrap up 2023, we're re-releasing 2 of our favourite episodes from this season. If you didn't get a chance to listen earlier this year, this is SUCH an amazing episode and Stephanie is such an inspiration! Hope you enjoy! Jessalynn is joined by the inspiring Stephanie Vainer. She is an indigenous creator and the founder of Cottage Living and Style, and today she joins the podcast to share her story of growing up half Ojibwe and half Czech on a reservation in Georgian Bay, Ontario. As the granddaughter of a residential school survivor and daughter of a day school survivor, she reflects on her family life, her experiences growing up on the reserve, and the impact generational trauma had on her and her family. Together, they discuss her experience attending boarding school at a very young age, the lack of resources, funding, and attention given to individuals and families living on the reserves, and how it often feels like a forgotten part of Canada. This is such an inspiring episode, and we can't wait for you to hear it!   Be sure to follow Stephanie on Instagram @stephanie.vainer and check out her blog, Cottage Living and Style. Don't forget to follow Jessalynn on Instagram @invisiblescarspodcast, visit her website, and check out her shop at Doted Boutique    If you or someone you know is suffering from the effects of trauma, please know you are not alone in your healing journey. If you would like to speak with a professional therapist, you can reach out to Hello@invisiblescarspodcast.com to book an appointment. 

Invisible Scars
REWIND: Healing Generational Trauma with Stephanie Vainer

Invisible Scars

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 65:54


REWIND EPISODE! To wrap up 2023, we're re-releasing 2 of our favourite episodes from this season. If you didn't get a chance to listen earlier this year, this is SUCH an amazing episode and Stephanie is such an inspiration! Hope you enjoy! Jessalynn is joined by the inspiring Stephanie Vainer. She is an indigenous creator and the founder of Cottage Living and Style, and today she joins the podcast to share her story of growing up half Ojibwe and half Czech on a reservation in Georgian Bay, Ontario. As the granddaughter of a residential school survivor and daughter of a day school survivor, she reflects on her family life, her experiences growing up on the reserve, and the impact generational trauma had on her and her family. Together, they discuss her experience attending boarding school at a very young age, the lack of resources, funding, and attention given to individuals and families living on the reserves, and how it often feels like a forgotten part of Canada. This is such an inspiring episode, and we can't wait for you to hear it!   Be sure to follow Stephanie on Instagram @stephanie.vainer and check out her blog, Cottage Living and Style. Don't forget to follow Jessalynn on Instagram @invisiblescarspodcast, visit her website, and check out her shop at Doted Boutique    If you or someone you know is suffering from the effects of trauma, please know you are not alone in your healing journey. If you would like to speak with a professional therapist, you can reach out to Hello@invisiblescarspodcast.com to book an appointment. 

Invisible Scars
Healing Generational Trauma with Stephanie Vainer

Invisible Scars

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 Transcription Available


This week, Jessalynn is joined by the inspiring Stephanie Vainer. She is an indigenous creator and the founder of Cottage Living and Style, and today she joins the podcast to share her story of growing up half Ojibwe and half Czech on a reservation in Georgian Bay, Ontario. As the granddaughter of a residential school survivor and daughter of a day school survivor, she reflects on her family life, her experiences growing up on the reserve, and the impact generational trauma had on her and her family. Together, they discuss her experience attending boarding school at a very young age, the lack of resources, funding, and attention given to individuals and families living on the reserves, and how it often feels like a forgotten part of Canada. This is such an inspiring episode, and we can't wait for you to hear it!   Be sure to follow Stephanie on Instagram @stephanie.vainer and check out her blog, Cottage Living and Style. Don't forget to follow Jessalynn on Instagram @invisiblescarspodcast, visit her website, and check out her shop at Doted Boutique    If you or someone you know is suffering from the effects of trauma, please know you are not alone in your healing journey. If you would like to speak with a professional therapist, you can reach out to Hello@invisiblescarspodcast.com to book an appointment. 

Invisible Scars
Healing Generational Trauma with Stephanie Vainer

Invisible Scars

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 65:41


This week, Jessalynn is joined by the inspiring Stephanie Vainer. She is an indigenous creator and the founder of Cottage Living and Style, and today she joins the podcast to share her story of growing up half Ojibwe and half Czech on a reservation in Georgian Bay, Ontario. As the granddaughter of a residential school survivor and daughter of a day school survivor, she reflects on her family life, her experiences growing up on the reserve, and the impact generational trauma had on her and her family. Together, they discuss her experience attending boarding school at a very young age, the lack of resources, funding, and attention given to individuals and families living on the reserves, and how it often feels like a forgotten part of Canada. This is such an inspiring episode, and we can't wait for you to hear it!   Be sure to follow Stephanie on Instagram @stephanie.vainer and check out her blog, Cottage Living and Style. Don't forget to follow Jessalynn on Instagram @invisiblescarspodcast, visit her website, and check out her shop at Doted Boutique    If you or someone you know is suffering from the effects of trauma, please know you are not alone in your healing journey. If you would like to speak with a professional therapist, you can reach out to Hello@invisiblescarspodcast.com to book an appointment. 

Grumblings from the Cheap Seats
Episode 37: LIVE from the cottage living room!

Grumblings from the Cheap Seats

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 68:31


Well, that was a thing..... Conspiracy theories, He-Man villains, a Golden Girls reboot, and oh yeah, the Blue Jays and a little NHL. ENJOY!

The Deckle Edge
Jim Tolpin

The Deckle Edge

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 45:45


A conversation with Jim Tolpin. Since 1970 Jim has worked professionally in woodworking as a timber framer, boat finish carpenter, and custom cabinet maker. He's also been a teacher and a writer, co-founding the Port Townsend School of Woodworking in 2007. Jim has written articles for most of the major woodworking magazines including Fine Woodworking and Fine Homebuilding. He's also written feature length articles for Coastal Living and Cottage Living magazines. Additionally, he's written eighteen books that together have sold nearly a million copies. Jim's latest book, Euclid's Door, is due out this fall from Lost Art Press.

High & Doing Things
The Hot Nerd Girls Society: Vampire Cottage Living

High & Doing Things

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 80:37


Your Royal Podness Lucy & Carmina have a vamp of a good time in this episode. We discuss the new expansion pack of the Sims4 called Cottage Living. There are vampires that drink a little too deeply. We also discuss all kinds of new ideas that should be added to the game like other expansion packs, can we say Downton Abby anyone? Follow me on my Instagram page @highanddoingthings --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lucille-cody/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lucille-cody/support

London Calling der Podcast

Nachdem wir letzte Woche philosophiert haben, ob sich unsere Freundschaft durch den Podcast verändert hat, wollen wir heute wissenschaftlich untersuchen, ob wir dadurch mehr über einander wissen. Es werden zehn Fragen gestellt und beantwortet, von Lieblingsgerüchen zur Henkersmahlzeit und Teenie Schwärmereien ist alles dabei. ERWÄHNUNGEN: Sims 4 Cottage Living - https://ea.com/de-de/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/packs/expansion-packs/the-sims-4-cottage-living Sims 4 Industrial Loft - https://ea.com/de-de/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/store/mac-pc-download-addon-the-sims-4-industrial-loft-kit Sims 4 Blooming Rooms - https://ea.com/de-de/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/pc/store/mac-pc-download-addon-the-sims-4-blooming-rooms-kit
Kristina Lunz - https://instagram.com/kristina_lunz/ 
 BUCHEMPFEHLUNGEN: Jennifer Egan „Der grössere Teil der Welt“ (2013, Fischer Taschenbuch Verlag) - https://tidd.ly/3ibFwmm * Kristina Lunz „Die Zukunft der Außenpolitik ist feministisch“ (2022, Econ Verlag) - https://tidd.ly/3CIPzsA * HIER FINDET IHR UNS: YouTube Kanal - https://bit.ly/3gZPoQp Buchempfehlungen - https://bit.ly/2Z7wb9r Kat - https://instagram.com/katcomatose Zora - https://instagram.com/ichbinszora Spotify Bewertung - https://spoti.fi/3CvfClu Apple Bewertung - https://apple.co/2NX1rBW Email-Kontakt: londoncallingpodcast (at) googlemail (dot) com *Affiliate Link (Thalia)

Battle Bards
Battle Bards Episode 210: Warframe

Battle Bards

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 55:09


We heard your many requests, and we delivered! The Battle Bards crew is back to explore the final frontier of music in the Warframe soundtrack. From funky ninja fighting tracks to stirring interstellar ballads, Warframe ended up being a fun journey through space, time, and composition. Episode 210 show notes Intro (feat. “Fortuna Login," "March of the Moa," and "Venus Combat") "This is What You Are" "Cetus"  "KDrive Race Music A" "Gene Molds C"  “Smiles from Juran" "We All Lift Together" "Sleeping in the Cold Below" Which one did we like best? Jukebox Picks: "Main Theme" from The Sims 4: Cottage Living, "On Blade's Edge" from FFXIV, and "Easthaven in Peace" from Icewind Dale Outro (feat. "Synapse") Talk to the Battle Bards on Twitter! Follow Battle Bards on iTunes, Stitcher, Player.FM, Google Play, iHeartRadio, and Pocket Casts! This podcast is produced using copyrighted material according to Fair Use practices as stated under Section 107 of the 1976 Copyright Act.

Nördigt
343. Den om Eastward, Farcry 6, Squid Games, The Guilty, Oats Studios och The Sims 4: Cottage Living

Nördigt

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 132:42


Bröderna Berglöf och Malin håller i spakarna denna vecka. Vi startar i vanlig ordning med ett litet nyhetssvep; lite nytt om kommande spel från Paradox, fler företag som börjar bråka med Apple och en del annat. I speldelen berättar Malin om det kinesiskt utvecklade 2d rpg spelet Eastward och hon har även misslyckats totalt med att leva farm livet i The Sims 4: Cottage Living. Jonas har spelat ett par timmar av Farcry 6. Jonas och Malin har sett nya Netflix-succén Squid Games och Niklas har tittat på Neill Blomkamps Oats Studios, även denna på Netflix. Sist men inte minst så blir det lite film också. Niklas har sett nya Jake Gyllenhaal-rulle The Guilty som är en remake av en dnska film med samma nämn. Tack & Förlåt! Puss Hej!

Woohoo: A Sims Podcast with Gabrielle and Jovelle
The Cursed Episode (Episode 5)

Woohoo: A Sims Podcast with Gabrielle and Jovelle

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 56:21


Sul Sul Simmers! Thanks for checking out the fifth episode of Woohoo: A Sims Podcast with Gabrielle and Jovelle! In this episode we discuss the release of Cottage Living, the Industrial Loft window drama, and take out our anger at the 1% via the Landgraabs. Check out our youtube channel for future videos, and subscribe to our Patreon for extra content, shout-outs, and voting privileges!  You can find all of our social media links here!

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Gamer Friends
Pathfinder Is Black

Gamer Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 67:33


On this episode of Gamer Friends, we're “Logging On” with Second Star, Tribes of Midgard, The Ascent, The Sims 4: Cottage Living, Pokémon: Unite, Activision Blizzard, the console wars, EA Play 2021, and XDefiant, lol.“These Past Two Weeks in Nerdom,” we caught up on Harley Quinn, are acutely aware of Suicide Squad and Idris Elba, are hearing interesting things about Tim Drake and Funimation/Crunchyroll, and continue to be disappointed in Disney.Finally, on “The Homescreen,” we played the Back4Blood Beta, Apex Legends Season 10, Mini Motorways, and share our adventures using xCloud.Thank you so much for listening! As always, we really appreciate the support. Make sure to give us a rating and review, follow us on Twitter, Discord, or Instagram, support us on Patreon, and tell your gamer friends about the show! We'll catch you back here in two weeks.Links:Second Star's Kickstarter!Our episode with Leslie about Second Star

Seestra Gaming Podcast
Seestra Gaming Podcast #2: Demonic Gummi Bears, Acti-Blizz Lawsuit Timeline, New Worlds New Date, Sims 4 Cottage Living, Guild Wars 2, Final Fantasy 14, Gaming News and much more!

Seestra Gaming Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 124:58


Date: August 4th 2021 Episode:2 Welcome to Seestra Gaming! This is the Gaming podcast for those who are hardcore about not being hardcore! I am :     Eva    @Eva_chats                 and this is :        Harrainna     @Harainna You can reach the show by email at SeestraGaming@gmail.com You can tweet the show @SeestraGaming You can find the show notes and our twitch channel at www.SeestraGaming.com Full Shownotes Found at http://www.seestragaming.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seestragaming/message

Speaking Simlish
Cottage Living Review: I Want People to Know How Bad I am at This

Speaking Simlish

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 59:48


Joined by the CEO of Sul Sul Cosmetics, Monique, Amy and Melissa explore the world of Henford-on-Bagley, CAS, Build/Build, and Gameplay for the latest Expansion Pack for The Sims: Cottage Living. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/speakingsimlish/message

Llama Drama: A Podcast About The Sims
Episode 36 - Thoughts on Sims 4 Cottage Living

Llama Drama: A Podcast About The Sims

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 56:10


In this episode of the Llama Drama Podcast, Dan and Rachael talk about their experience playing the new expansion pack, Cottage Living! They also talk all about Sims 4 Multiplayer Mod, Sims Sessions, more Sims 5 rumours, as well as mobile. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW on your favourite podcast app! More about the hosts Dan (BeyondSims) - https://beyondsims.com / @beyondsims Rachael (Rachybop) - https://youtube.com/rachybop / @rachybop Get in touch / sponsorship enquiries - llamadrama@beyondsims.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/llama-drama-podcast/message

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Seestra Gaming Podcast
Seestra Gaming Podcast #1: New Show in! Blizzard on the outs? Fun in Wow Classic, Valheim, Sims4 Cottage Living, and Amazon's New World MMO !

Seestra Gaming Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 81:04


Content warning! Adult/Triggering topics discussed regarding the Blizzard Lawsuit. Date: 7-24 Episode: 1 Welcome to Seestra Gaming! This is the Gaming podcast for those who are hardcore about not being hardcore! I am : Harainna! And I am Eva! You can reach the show by email at SeestraGaming@gmail.com You can tweet the show @SeestraGaming You can find the show notes and our twitch channel at www.SeestraGaming.com Full Show-notes here:  https://seestragaming.wixsite.com/seestra-gaming/post/seestra-gaming-podcast-episode-1-full-show-notes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seestragaming/message

Talking Llama - a podcast about the Sims
EP 13 - spill the Cottage living tea

Talking Llama - a podcast about the Sims

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 41:28


I review Cottage living, the latest expansion pack for the Sims 4! From CAS, over BB, gameplay and cross pack compatibility I tried to talk about all of it.

Switched On
Ep 6: 'Sims 4: Cottage Living'

Switched On

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 34:47


Host Emily Spindler-Carruthers is back to talk cottagecore, chickens, and cracky store owners with fellow Sims enthusiasts Nabila and Jen ahead of the release of Sims 4's latest expansion pack, 'Cottage Living'. All three concluded that Sims is deeply gay. Switched On is an entertainment podcast by Swinburne University's The Standard. This episode was hosted and researched by Penny Watt, edited by Jayne McLucas and produced by Aditi Kutty. Album artwork is by Emily Li and music is by Wataboi from Pixabay. Like what you hear? Connect with us via our socials. Instagram: @swinburnejournalism. Facebook: @swinjournalism. Twitter: @swinjournalism. You can also find us at theswinstandard.net.

Woohoo: A Sims Podcast with Gabrielle and Jovelle

Sul Sul Simmers! Thanks for checking out the fourth episode of Woohoo: A Sims Podcast with Gabrielle and Jovelle! In this (late) episode we discuss Patreon tiers, our excitement for Cottage Living, the queer history of The Sims, and we play Sims Madlibs that we created ourselves! Don't forget to check out our youtube for upcoming videos!  You can find all of our Social Media links here!

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Speaking Simlish
Newsflash 2: I'll Do the Sul Sul

Speaking Simlish

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 36:20


Stassi joins Melissa and Amy to dissect Cottage Living. Plus a reaction to the news of Sims Sessions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/speakingsimlish/message

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Llama Drama: A Podcast About The Sims
Episode 35 - Cottage Living!

Llama Drama: A Podcast About The Sims

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 52:10


WE'RE LAUNCHING A SUBSCRIPTION FOR EARLY ACCESS TO THE LLAMA DRAMA PODCAST! Keep an eye out on our Apple Podcasts page and the Llama Drama Website at beyondsims.com/podcast! In this episode of the Llama Drama Podcast, Dan and Rachael talk all about their excitement for The Sims 4 Cottage Living! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW on your favourite podcast app! More about the hosts Dan (BeyondSims) - https://beyondsims.com / @beyondsims Rachael (Rachybop) - https://youtube.com/rachybop / @rachybop Get in touch / sponsorship enquiries - llamadrama@beyondsims.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/llama-drama-podcast/message

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The Art of Home
Joyful Homemaking | Joi Welch

The Art of Home

Play Episode Play 47 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 60:23


In today's episode I talk with Joi Welch of Back to Simple Home about joyful homemaking. We discuss her early homemaking efforts among college roommates, her years of homemaking while homeschooling, creative hospitality, and how she is currently making a home in her little 600 square foot cottage.Resources MentionedDisciplines of the Beautiful Woman | Anne OrtlundSouthern Living MagazineHome Comforts; The Art and Science of Keeping House | Cheryl MendelsonHistorical Homemaker Tips Miller, Marion Mills, Practical Suggestions for Mother and Housewife (Philadelphia: Running Press, 2009) 117, 118, 179, 181, 222.Connect with JoiYouTubeBack to Simple HomeInstagram@simplyjoifulStay In touchVisit our website: www.theartofhomepodcast.comFollow us on Instagram @theartofhomepodcastEmail us: contact@theartofhomepodcast.com

Her Story of Success
Her Story of Success in Review - Inspiring Stories from Women in Fashion and Retail

Her Story of Success

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 28:07


Inspiring Conversations, Revisited Her Story of Success recently went through a rebranding process to help us better reflect where our company is today while also preparing for Season Next. But even as we look ahead to where we want to go, it’s important to also remember where we came from. With Her Story of Success in Review, we’re revisiting some of our favorite conversations, giving you another chance to be inspired by the amazing women who helped mentor and shape Her Story of Success into the company we are today.  In this episode, Maggie Tucker, Nicole Wegman and Jess Ekstrom share their inspiring stories of starting, growing and running successful companies in the fashion retail space. They also offer practical advice and encouragement for anyone who wants to start their own business.  Their Stories of Success Maggie Tucker is the owner and founder of the Nashville-based retail stores magpies baby and magpies girl. The magpies stores provide clothing, gifts and more for young girls and their families in a uniquely joyful and fun environment. Maggie has been featured in Southern Living, Cottage Living and Gift Shop Magazine, and she won HGTV’s award for top retail merchandising and design. Maggie is also passionate about serving the Nashville community, both by partnering with entrepreneurs and creatives and by giving back to organizations like Preston Taylor Ministries and the Dream Center. Listen to Maggie’s full episode here, and her episode about navigating COVID-19 as a small business owner here.  Nicole Wegman is the founder and CEO of Ring Concierge, a jewelry company that’s making luxury accessible to the masses. Ring Concierge is run by women, for women, and it is disrupting the traditionally male-dominated jewelry industry with its all-female team and thriving e-commerce business. Nicole was inspired by her own experience of shopping for an engagement ring and realizing the industry lacked the perspective of millennial women. Ring Concierge has amassed a large social media following, where Nicole blurs the line between retailer and influencer to provide engaging, accessible content for her customers. Listen to Nicole’s full episode here. Jess Ekstrom is the Founder and CEO of Headbands of Hope, a social enterprise that donates one headband to a child with cancer for every headband sold. Since its founding, Headbands of Hope has donated more than half a million headbands to children’s hospitals in 16 countries around the world. Jess is also a speaker, founder of Mic Drop Workshop, and author of Chasing the Bright Side. She’s been featured in major media outlets like Entrepreneur, Forbes, Good Morning America and The Today Show. Listen to Jess’ full episode here. Episode Transcript

Her Story of Success
Preparing for Next: A Live Interview with Maggie Tucker

Her Story of Success

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 21:33


Maggie Tucker is the owner and founder of the Nashville-based retail stores magpies baby and magpies girl. The magpies stores provide clothing, gifts and more for young girls and their families in a uniquely joyful and fun environment. Maggie has been featured in Southern Living, Cottage Living and Gift Shop Magazine, and she won HGTV’s award for top retail merchandising and design. Maggie is also passionate about serving the Nashville community, both by partnering with entrepreneurs and creatives and by giving back to organizations like Preston Taylor Ministries and the Dream Center. When Maggie realized her store would have to close because of COVID-19, she and her team shifted the entire business online, providing curbside pickup and shipping orders to families across the country. She’s also had to stay flexible with her plans around ordering new products, marketing her business and still providing an incredible experience even when people can’t come into the physical store. In the process, she’s witnessed the power of people’s support for small businesses, and she offers words of encouragement to other women who find themselves struggling during these difficult times.  In This Episode: Maggie opens up about the difficulties she’s faced as a small business owner during COVID-19 and explains how she’s shifted her operations to stay in business. She also encourages women to support and empower each other and talks about the importance of learning to accept help from others when they offer it. Here are some of the highlights: Transitioning to stay in business during COVID-19 Staying true to the heart of magpies even when selling online The importance of supporting other women business owners  Learning to accept help from others Businesses Leah and Maggie mentioned: Kathy Thomas Photography Collective615 Preston Taylor Ministries Laura Issa Photography Listen to Maggie’s First Her Story of Success Episode

Explore Home - A Podcast from Universal Furniture
Explore Home with Jessica Thuston of Coastal Living Magazine

Explore Home - A Podcast from Universal Furniture

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 26:59


This week we invite you to Explore Home with Jessica Thuston, special projects editor for Coastal Living Magazine.Listen as Jessica shares with Neil about her professional journey in the magazine industry, from being a founding editor of Cottage Living to serving as Southern Living’s executive editor for over 10 years. Then, Jessica discusses how the magazine industry has changed in order to suit our increasingly technology-based world, including how Coastal Living has shifted to a quarterly-based subscription and newsstand offering. After a recap of current coastal color and texture trends, Neil and Jessica wrap up with a chat on Getaway, the newest collaboration from Universal Furniture and Coastal Living premiering during Universal’s Virtual Market. To learn more about Coastal Living Magazine, you can visit coastalliving.com. To learn more about the Getaway home collection, please visit universalfurniture.com/virtualmarket now.

How to Decorate
Ep. 83: decorator Fran Keenan

How to Decorate

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2019 66:10


Decorator Fran Keenan joins the show this week to discuss her transition from magazine editor at Cottage Living to working with clients, and where she fell in love with the idea of functional and beautiful living. She also talks about how her family influences her work and vice versa, her love of transformation, what colors she currently loves working with most, and the importance of staying true to the personal narrative of the client. Fran’s background as an editor at Cottage Living, and how that influences her to this very day when working on a design project.What steps Fran took to launch her career as an interior designer, and how it went along with the time in her life where she wanted flexibility to spend time with her family.What Fran loves most about working with homeowners.More about the “alphabet” room, and ways Fran has succeeded from thinking outside of the box.How to not have a boring laundry room — drinks anyone?!Fran’s love of mixing functionality with style and warmth.Her use of earthy colors in a way that still feels fresh and energetic.Creative ways Fran pulls color throughout the house and creates a seamless transition throughout rooms.The rule of thumb when it comes to painting moving objects inside the house.A glimpse into the transformation of her own house, and the hilarious take her kids have on what type of houses she buys.How the design process works when Fran moves into a new house, and the lessons of reprocessing within each change.Mixing high and low. Where Fran splurges, and where she uses Ikea.The use of book shelf displays in a way that coincides with the best use of space.How to safeguard against common issues of creating a “Pretty House Prison”.Starting points for using textiles and patterns to bring both a modern sleekness and primitive warmth to the house.Storage solutions of hooks, baskets and hanging things!

How to Decorate
Ep. 24 with designer Nancy Braithwaite

How to Decorate

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2017 80:04


Atlanta interior designer Nancy Braithwaite stops by the podcast to talk about her signature style, her book Simplicity, how she trained her eye to see rather than just look, and of course she helps us answer your decorating questions. WHAT YOU'LL HEAR ON THIS EPISODE: -Nancy talks to us about her style, how she zeroed in on it, and what steps she takes creating it  -Nancy talks about seeing vs. looking  -Nancy compares dressing a room with dressing yourself, and why accessories sometimes take away from your design  -Why proportion and scale are crucial to creating a well designed room  -She tells us a story about being mesmerized at a decorators showhouse in New York and how it changed the ways she decorates  -We ask Nancy how we can train our eyes to see instead of look  -Nancy tells us about working with Deanne Levison, one of the top American antiques dealers in the country  -How Nancy and Deanne came to work together and their adventures at antique shows all over the country  -How to compose your room -- start with large pieces then add what makes those large pieces feel better  -We talk slipcovers, which ones Nancy likes, and why she uses them so often in her spaces  -She tells us about staining the floors in a recent project black and why it transformed the space  -We talk about how she helped her daughter decorate her home which was featured in Cottage Living  -How you can learn from the best by studying their work and learning to see rather than look  -We talk about when to stop  -Nancy talks about when she started to really understand her own style and aesthetic  -Why it's so important to just go for it -- try something and move things around if they don't work  -We discuss one of the pillar's of Nancy's style -- whimsy  -Nancy chimes in about where you should invest your decorating dollars  -When to use symmetry and when to use asymmetry