Podcasts about cozy minimalist home

The perfect guest joins us for this final episode of the season. Myquillyn Smith, also known as the Cozy Minimalist, is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, podcaster, and interior design mentor to millions. Myquillyn and I got to chat about her new book, House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home, Style, and Budget. If you have always wondered if making your home the place you love has to cost a billion dollars and involve a team of experts, this conversation is for you! Myquillyn dispels that myth and instead arms us with the rules that make sense of design.  Myquillan says to think of her approach as a fun decorating school you didn't have to leave your house for and where your best friend is the professor. Bring in the fun and the friend professor! And bring in practical ways to help us bring beauty to the places where we live! For the past ten years, Myquillyn Smith, also known as “The Nester,” has been encouraging women to embrace their homes—imperfections and all. Her lived-in, loved-on home has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Ladies' Home Journal and Cottages & Bungalows. Myquillyn is the author of The Nesting Place and Cozy Minimalist Home and was chosen by Christianity Today as one of the top twenty creatives in 2016. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and three boys. Find her online @thenester. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KimberlyStuart.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more from this episode.

Welcome to today's show featuring my friend Myquillyn Smith, also known as the Nester. We're diving into a fun discussion about our homes, including a candid confession about my biggest decorating faux pas. You're about to discover what that is as we explore the intimate details of home decor. Myquillyn Smith, a bestselling author known for her books Welcome Home and Cozy Minimalist Home, has spent over fifteen years inspiring women to embrace their spaces, imperfections included, and personalize them. In her latest work, House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home, Style, and Budget, she presents a compelling collection of one hundred universal decorating truths that cater to any house, style, and budget. Join Myquillyn and I as we talk about: Universal decorating rules Low-budget decorating ideas Using a We Did It list The Trinity of Rugs, Drapes, & Lighting Hate the Sofa, Hate the Space Favorite quotes:  “Decorating is just as much about what we remove from a room than what we add. It isn't about adding expensive things. It is about adding the right things.” (9:48 Audio) “We underestimate the fact that small changes can make a huge impact.” (10:30 Audio) “When you get the right seating surfaces and storage in your room, which most of us already have, but when we add that homey trinity for most of us our rooms magically feel 80-90% done.” (20:00 Audio)  “Find a way to not hate the biggest piece in your room and it will change the way you feel about the room.” (26:19) Coaching this week: Keep It Simple & Take Action In coaching this week, I share that to succeed, keep it simple and take action. Overcoming the tendency to overthink and procrastinate is key; start with small steps, seek guidance if needed, and remember that progress comes from action, not endless planning. Links to great things we discussed:  Myquillyn Smith Website Myquillyn Smith Instagram House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home, Style, and Budget Irish Pub Spotify Playlist Survivor Amazing Race Silo Masters of the Air Westmore Beauty 60-Seconds Eye Effects Cooper Straws Zillow Zillow Gone Wild Jergens Natural Glow Instant Sun Sunless Tanning Mousse Ruggable Strawberry Thief Indigo Rug Apply for Alli's Free Coaching Create a Course Alli on YouTube Remaining You While Raising Them Hope you loved this episode!  Be sure to subscribe to YouTube and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Does your home still feel cluttered even after ruthlessly decluttering? Have you ever wondered why your home doesn't look like the Pinterest rooms you love?  Today, Dawn is joined by Myquillyn Smith. Myquillyn shares several tips, from “house hushing” to designing on a budget, and more!  ABOUT MYQUILLYN:  For the past ten years, Myquillyn Smith, also known as “The Nester,” has been encouraging women to embrace their homes—imperfections and all. Her lived-in, loved-on home has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Ladies' Home Journal and Cottages & Bungalows. Myquillyn is the author of The Nesting Place and Cozy Minimalist Home and was chosen by Christianity Today as one of the top twenty creatives in 2016. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and three boys. Website: www.thenester.com Instagram: @thenester   IN THIS EPISODE: 1:30 Let's talk house hushing.  7:55 What is cozy minimalism? 12:35 - How can we test out design changes on a budget? 15:53 Navigating home changes with others 21:19 - Myquillin's new book, House Rules 32:20 - Myquillin's opinion on color    BOOKS MENTIONED: NEW: House Rules https://amzn.to/49Pjwq1 Welcome Home https://amzn.to/3WhmOiz The Nesting Place https://amzn.to/3wa4YmU Cozy Minimalist home https://amzn.to/3UfHg0K  Welcome to The Official Minimal Mom Podcast. Thank you so much for listening and could I ask a favor? Would you mind following? It helps podcast apps recommend this podcast to more friends. Thank you! Dawn

The topic of home decor can be intimidating for many who don't feel that they are naturally talented at decorating. But decorating is a skill that anyone can learn and continually improve. Myquillyn has been mastering the skill of home decor for many years, and she helps others do the same in their own homes. Today, she is encouraging us to stop taking our homes too seriously, to take risks in our home decor, to be willing to make mistakes and learn from them. May this episode leave you feeling inspired and full of attainable ideas to experiment with in your home! In this episode, we cover: How to quickly create a homey feel in a new house What it means to not take your house too seriously Strengthening your decorating muscles by taking risks Practical suggestions for experimenting with your home decor without spending too much One major pitfall to avoid when curating your home decor Some unique thoughts on the process of finding your style Prioritizing the feeling of your home over the specific style The three decor elements that will transform any room How you can enjoy indoor plants through the concept of “plant math” View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube. Thank you to our sponsors! Toups and Co Organics uses nourishing, organic ingredients to create simple and safe skincare products. Toups and Co is offering my listeners 10% off any one purchase with the code FOB15. Visit ToupsandCo.com to order today. And check out my interview with the founder of Toups and Co, Emilie, to find out more about this amazing company and their products. Visit the website for more information on our podcast sponsors! ABOUT MYQUILLYN Myquillyn Smith, also known as “The Nester,” is the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Welcome Home and Cozy Minimalist Home . For the past 17 years, she's been encouraging women to embrace their space—imperfections and all—and make it their own. Her previous homes have been featured in Better Homes & Gardens , Ladies' Home Journal , and Cottages & Bungalows . She recently purchased and redecorated a 1905 Queen Anne Victorian home in Morganton, North Carolina, the inspiration for her new book House Rules . She's never met a home she didn't love. Find her online at TheNester.com and on Instagram @TheNester. RESOURCES MENTIONED House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home, Style, and Budget by Myquillyn Smith CONNECT Myquillyn Smith | Website | Podcast | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

Welcome to a Girls Talking Life Extra. It's not a full show, just a short chat – usually with a past guest – but today I'm introducing you to a new friend. New to the show that is! You may be familiar with Myquillyn Smith, also known as "The Nester.” She is the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Welcome Home and Cozy Minimalist Home. For the past 15 years, she has been encouraging women to embrace their space--imperfections and all--and make it their own. Her home in North Carolina has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Ladies' Home Journal, and Cottages & Bungalows. She's never met a home she didn't love.  Today Myquillyn and I are talking about her new book HOUSE RULES. You'll hear her talk about how perfection is not the goal. The goal is for you to love your home and invite people in. Rule #1: learn the rules and then break them beautifully.   RELATED EPISODES If you'd like to hear more on hospitality and inviting people in, I encourage you to check out episodes #74 [A Warm and Welcoming Home for the Holidays] with Alieta Casey and #133 [Love Your Neighbors] with Twyla Franz.   SUPPORT THE SHOW After listening, tell me what you thought! Did this episode resonate with you? I would love your feedback. On Apple Podcasts, tap the three dots in the upper right corner, choose Go to Show, scroll down, and under Ratings and Reviews, tap Write a Review. It's quick and easy!    CONNECT WITH MYQUILLYN Find her online at TheNester.com and on Instagram @TheNester.   CONNECT WITH GIRLS TALKING LIFE Get the GTL Newsletter | Instagram | Facebook

My guest this week is the lovely Myquillyn Smith, also known as The Nester. She is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Welcome Home and Cozy Minimalist Home. For over a decade, she has been encouraging women to embrace imperfections and live boldly in their spaces through her blog. Myquillyn's home in North Carolina has been featured in publications such as Better Homes and Gardens, Ladies Home Journal, Cottages and Bungalows, and more. As a practicing imperfectionist, she believes in the power of small changes, putting nail holes in the wall, and taking the time to make a place feel like home – even if you're renting. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know her, hearing her perspective on creating a space you'll love, and learning more about her latest book, House Rules, which is set to release on April 23rd. I just know you're going to love her too! 3:07 – Myquillyn 101 Starting “The Nester” in 2007 Learning to build a home by moving frequently Teaching universal decorating truths 9:55 – Making a Home The perfectly staged homes seen on social media Embracing imperfection in home decor Making your space feel like you 17:45 – Establishing Roots Where You Are Taking ownership of your space, even in rentals or temporary spaces The perfect circumstance will never come The power of simple changes in home design 29:06 – Design Insights The genesis of Myquillyn's passion for decorating Understanding design principles like scale, contrast, and lighting The Inspiration behind Myquillyn's book, House Rules 38:39 – Embracing Imperfection Being a practicing imperfectionist Learning to take risks in home decor and life You can't ruin something you already hate Connecting with Myquillyn + pre-ordering House Rules FEATURED QUOTES “I've never met a home I haven't loved. I believe every home has a silver lining.” “I 100% believe it doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful.” “Where else can we take a risk if not at home?” Learn more about Myquillyn: Pre-order House Rules: https://www.amazon.com/House-Rules-Decorate-Every-Budget/dp/0800744748 The Nester https://thenester.com/ The Nester podcast https://thenester.com/podcast/ Myquillyn on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thenester/?hl=en Connect with me:  http://www.stillbeingmolly.com http://instagram.com/stillbeingmolly http://instagram.com/canilaughpod http://twitter.com/stillbeingmolly http://facebook.com/stillbeingmolly http://facebook.com/canilaughpod http://tiktok.com/@stillbeingmolly GET YOUR COPY TODAY: Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/IIDLICbn Amazon: https://amzn.to/48VYFkG ChristianBook: https://bit.ly/IIDLICcb Target: https://bit.ly/3Shh3Q2 Walmart: https://bit.ly/3MmGVpJ Indie Bound: https://bit.ly/IIDLICib Audible: https://amzn.to/3ITcdm8 Kindle: https://amzn.to/3ITaSvv About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.

From the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Cozy Minimalist Home comes a gorgeous collection of one hundred memorable, universal decorating truths that apply to every house, style, and budget. By guiding people to do what they know, use what they have, and finish what they started, author and decorator Myquillyn Smith will help readers find:      understanding of why they love (or don't love) their spaces      freedom and confidence to make functional,  beautiful changes in their home      ideas and solutions to help them develop their own style and feel proud of their home      inspiration and motivation resulting in  finished, personalized rooms Follow Katie on Instagram and TikTok My favorite rice shampoo/conditioner bars Curious Elixirs Booze free cocktails   Get your "I don't date dirtbags" tote Join the Truth for your Twenties Facebook group

If decorating your home feels overwhelming and you don't know where to start, this conversation with Myquillyn Smith will bring clarity and hope. We discuss house rules (and how to break them), how to fix things when they don't look right, how to decorate on a budget, and how to figure out what your next step is when it comes to creating a home that you love being in and feels good. I have personally read and implemented what Myquillyn has taught in her books and community since 2018, and I'm so grateful to be able to introduce you to some whom I've learned a lot from when it comes to creating rooms in my home that I truly love. One of the decorating principles that has made the biggest difference in my home is Myquillyn's decorating trinity. The Homey Trinity: Rugs, Drapes, and Lighting As someone who doesn't love a lot of trinkets to care of, understanding the impact of these three items has set me free and allowed me to to confidently create spaces I love to be in. If you are just getting started putting rooms together, an invaluable resource - and where I first learned about the power of rugs, drapes, and lighting is in Myquillyn's book Cozy Minimalist Home. A confident decorator is someone who, when the room doesn't look right, knows what to do. No one is born knowing that. You learn from mentors, from trial and error, and by asking lots of questions. Decorating can be scary because other people see it. But your home should be your safe place to try things out.  Decorating is low stakes and is a great place to take a risk and learn from your attempts. It is a great thing to teach your kids that some risks are high stakes, some are low stakes, and decorating falls into the low-stakes and fun category. A fabulous starting space for learning what doesn't look right and why is Myquillyn Smith's fourth book, House Rules.

If you want to see the house, you can watch it on YouTube

Amanda Brownlow of Hello Brownlow shares how to create a cozy minimalist home Episode 2675: How to Create a Cozy Minimalist Home by Amanda Brownlow Amanda is passionate about doing things herself. She loves to see how far she can stretch a dollar, minimize her home, and make her budget (and her life) more efficient.  She only writes about budgeting and minimizing tricks that she has tried so that she knows that they work. She is on her journey to financial independence with her Little Guy in tow, and while maintaining a budget that allows her to save almost HALF of her income, she's still able to go on adventures around the country.  When she's not running after her one-year-old, she's writing about and thinking about new ways to make her life more efficient and bring simplicity to everything she does.  The original post is located here: https://hellobrownlow.com/2020/08/07/how-to-create-a-cozy-minimalist-home/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amanda Brownlow of Hello Brownlow shares how to create a cozy minimalist home Episode 2675: How to Create a Cozy Minimalist Home by Amanda Brownlow Amanda is passionate about doing things herself. She loves to see how far she can stretch a dollar, minimize her home, and make her budget (and her life) more efficient.  She only writes about budgeting and minimizing tricks that she has tried so that she knows that they work. She is on her journey to financial independence with her Little Guy in tow, and while maintaining a budget that allows her to save almost HALF of her income, she's still able to go on adventures around the country.  When she's not running after her one-year-old, she's writing about and thinking about new ways to make her life more efficient and bring simplicity to everything she does.  The original post is located here: https://hellobrownlow.com/2020/08/07/how-to-create-a-cozy-minimalist-home/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amanda Brownlow of Hello Brownlow shares how to create a cozy minimalist home Episode 2675: How to Create a Cozy Minimalist Home by Amanda Brownlow Amanda is passionate about doing things herself. She loves to see how far she can stretch a dollar, minimize her home, and make her budget (and her life) more efficient.  She only writes about budgeting and minimizing tricks that she has tried so that she knows that they work. She is on her journey to financial independence with her Little Guy in tow, and while maintaining a budget that allows her to save almost HALF of her income, she's still able to go on adventures around the country.  When she's not running after her one-year-old, she's writing about and thinking about new ways to make her life more efficient and bring simplicity to everything she does.  The original post is located here: https://hellobrownlow.com/2020/08/07/how-to-create-a-cozy-minimalist-home/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MacKenzie and Katie are back on the Live Well Anyway podcast this week with more ideas to help you make it through the end of winter living well. They talk about why March is often the hardest month of year for those living in the more northern areas of the US and Canada. Katie shares some ways she brings fresh color into her home, as well as some ideas for fun activities to do with your whole family. MacKenzie talks about starting some cleaning and organization projects. JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Sign up for MacKenzie's newsletter “Well, anyway…” Subscribe to MacKenzie's YouTube Channel Follow Katie on Instagram @katiemduckett Sign up for Katie's newsletter “Moving Into Light” Katie's website is KatieDuckett.com Live Well Anyway Facebook Group Monthly.com Outschool WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Spotify Player FM VISIT OUR SPONSORS Murad - Go to Murad.com and use code livewell to get 20% OFF your order and FREE shipping for any order over $60. Acorn TV - Try Acorn FREE for 30 days when you go to Acorn.tv and use promo code livewell. Plan to Eat - Get 60 Days FREE when you go sign up for a trial at plantoeat.com/livewell. Bonafide - Get 20% OFF your first purchase when you subscribe for any product, go to hellobonafide.com and use code livewell. SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our Amazon affiliate links to support the show! Cozy Minimalist Home by Myquillyn Smith Essie Expressie Sk8 with Destiny Nail Color

It’s April, and we’re entering Teacher Appreciation Week soon. Then it’s Mother’s Day and Father’s Day and the end of school. And pandemic guidelines are loosening, people are planning weddings and baby showers. Then, of course, there are birthdays and holidays and all the regular things.We have many opportunities to buy gifts for people, and it can be overwhelming. So today we’re going to Lazy Genius gift-giving.Helpful Companion LinksListen to the original Lazy Genius episode on buying gifts here. Also, here’s a holiday-centric episode on being happy with the gifts you give.I get my kids’ teachers Cozy Minimalist Home by Myquillyn Smith as my Decide Once teacher gift.I use Trello for reading and for keeping up with many things in my life.Our Lazy Genius of the Week is Brittany Jenkins with her self-care habit.Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The one where I sit down and talk with The Nester - Myquillyn Smith. I'm thrilled to welcome my new friend Myquillyn Smith (otherwise known as The Nester on IG) to the show to talk about her beautiful and New York Times bestselling book Welcome Home: A Cozy Minimalist Guide to Decorating and Hosting All Year Round. Myquillyn Smith (the Nester) has never met a home she didn't love. She and her husband and their three boys have been fixing up their North Carolina fixer-upper for the past seven years, and her favorite place on earth is floating in the pool in her own back yard. She's the New York Times bestselling author of The Nesting Place, Cozy Minimalist Home, and Welcome Home. Myquillyn and I chat about: What listeners can expect from Welcome Home How we can make our house feel seasonal without letting decorating take over our lives How we can "shop our home" Fall decor tips A consumer winter vs. a creator winter How to not feel overwhelmed by the idea of hospitality The best piece of advice she's ever been given Connect with Rebecca Dotson George Instagram | @rebeccadotsongeorge Facebook | Rebecca Dotson George Website | Do The Thing Movement Connect about Speaking | www.rebeccadotsongeorge.com Email | Say hello! Pinterest | Do The Thing Movement Become An Insider | Sign up here!

We’re about halfway into September, and even though temperatures and even seasons depending on your hemisphere are different right now, something about life shifts when we hit September. And whenever I hit a shift, the importance of my environment is more obvious. Creating a space that feels safe and cozy, whatever that looks like for you, is important for your mental health. This episode will give you steps on how to do that, but the important thing here is to name the importance of your environment when you’re in the middle of something long or at the start of something new.  Stuff Mentioned Preorder Myquillyn Smith’s new book Welcome Home and claim your preorder bonuses before Tuesday, September 15th. Her other books in order of release are The Nesting Place and Cozy Minimalist Home. Myquillyn’s guest appearance on The Next Right Thing podcast hosted by the one and only Emily P. Freeman. Follow me over on Instagram to see my story highlight where I walked through my entire cozy home process. Download a transcript of this episode. *Books mentioned above are affiliate links. Thanks for your support. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I have invited one of my best friends in the world, author Kendra Adachi, to sit down and talk with us about simplifying our choices by deciding once (when we can) and remembering that we are the boss of our decisions and not the other way around. Listen in. Links + Resources From This Episode: Get 30% off your first month and free shipping at Kiwico here. The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi Find Kendra on Instagram or online Cozy Minimalist Home by Myquillyn Smith Grab a copy of my book The Next Right Thing  Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman Download transcript

We recorded this episode during the Coronavirus pandemic shutdowns in March/April. Lots of time at home got us to thinking about home decor, making inviting spaces, and interior design. We discuss two of Myquillyn Smith’s books The Nesting Place and The Cozy Minimalist Home. Smith’s books encourage jumping in and not waiting for the perfect time or materials to make your home more inviting. She helps point us toward gratitude for “the space I’m in now.” Books and Links:  "The Nesting Place" by Myquillyn Smith "The Cozy Minimalist Home" by Myquillyn Smith The Nester Blog

Today our hosts discuss the topic of minimalism, attachment to possessions, and homemaking in light of following Jesus. Based on Scott's reading of the book Cozy Minimalist Home, he and Nate talk about how we can simplify our surroundings in order to more closely and easily connect with God.

Right now, we’re separated from each other in ways we never have been before, but there will be other times when we want to stay in touch with people we love when we’re far away from them, whether it’s across the country or six feet apart. So today, how do we stay in touch when we can’t actually touch? Helpful Companion Links Myquillyn Smith, aka The Nester, gave me the framework of “lovely limitations.” Her book, Cozy Minimalist Home (affiliate link), is my go-to Christmas gift for my kids’ teachers. Instagram is where I hang out most on social media, and I’d love for you to join me there. You can find me @thelazygenius. P.S. Here’s that post about Annie’s birthday party. Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Baby Minimalism: Loving Your Baby With Less | S1 E6 Sarah shares her principals for loving your baby with less. Sarah and Justin feel that baby minimalism has helped them focus more on the things that matter most while loving their babe! www.coldcoffeepodcast.com instagram.com/thecoldcoffeepodcast facebook.com/thecoldcoffeepodcast ______________________ Things mentioned in this episode: "When Less Becomes More" by Emily Ley: https://www.emilyley.com/collections/books/products/when-less-becomes-more "Cozy Minimalist Home" by Myquillyn Smith: https://cozyminimalist.com

Joshua Becker is the bestselling author and leader of the minimalist movement. In this interview, we talk about how to find the purpose of your home, of each room in your house, and even the purpose of our lives, and how we can use our purpose to enhance our purpose not distract from it. To learn more about Joshua and follow along with his writing, you can find him here: Joshua's Books Becoming Minimalist (Joshua's Blog) Becoming Minimalist Facebook Page Instagram (@joshua_becker) I immediately went and decluttered my house after this interview and it felt amazing. I think you might experience the same thing. We also examine Hiccup from How to Train Your Dragon and talk about how to become a purpose driven minimalist. And, as always, there's a free prize, which you can get by clicking here. Character Test is brought to you by The Write Practice Pro, a premium critiquing community for creative writers. You can learn more about The Write Practice Pro and join the community here.

Kaytee and Meredith are back in your earbuds with a whole cartload of book recommendations! You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each of us: bear with us this week as we gush at each other about getting to meet in person for the first time. Next, we discuss our current reads. We have some reads that surprised us this week, and we hope they surprise you, too, in all the best ways. Our deep dive this week centers on the Currently Reading Challenge for 2019 and we are discussing the books that our friends and family members have pressed into our hands. As always, we finish up with A Book (yep, capitalized) that we’d like to press into every reader’s hands. A children’s classic and a funny romantic comedy. As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  .  .  .  .  .  4:38 - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides 8:30 - The Child by Fiona Barton 8:38 - The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz 9:15 - Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Burton 12:33 - Winterhouse by Ben Guterson 12:40 - Secrets of Winterhouse by Ben Guterson 14:02 - 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die by James Mustich 17:58 - Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik 18:02 - Uprooted by Naomi Novik 22:04 - Cozy Minimalist Home by Myquillin Smith 26:52 - On the Come Up by Angie Thomas 26:57 - The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas 30:01 - Currently Reading Challenge 2019! 31:33 - The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd 31:42 - Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley 31:55 - The Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman 32:14 - Dreamland by Sam Quinones 32:23 - Dopesick by Beth Macy 33:18 - The Bookshop by Penelope Fitzgerald 33:30 - Parnassus on Wheels by Christopher Morley 33:54 - Soul of America by Jon Meacham 34:06 - Who We Are and How We Got Here by David Reich 34:18 - 100 Diagrams That Changed the World by Scott Christiansen 34:33 - Testable Asic Devices by Wayne Needham 34:56 - American Gods by Neil Gaiman 35:04 - White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo 35:08 - The White Book by Han Kang 35:24 - For Every Solution, A Problem by Kristin Gier 36:05 - A Gift From the Sea by Ann Morrow Lindburgh 36:19 - West With The Night by Beryl Markham 37:20 - Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari 37:33 - Yes, Please by Amy Poelher 37:34 - Bossypants by Tina Fey 39:11 - House of Mirth by Edith Wharton 41:09 - The Ordinary Princess by MM Kay 44:49 - Mrs. Piggle Wiggle by Betty McDonald 47:55 - The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion 49:22 - The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion 49:28 - The Rosie Result by Graeme Simsion 49:50 - The Best of Adam Sharp by Graeme Simsion 52:45 - 10 Things To Tell You Episode 1: When Do You Read?

Tomorrow marks the beginning of 2019, can you believe that?! In today’s episode, I talk about why it’s okay if you don’t have all of your goals and intentions for the year crystal clear by the time the ball drops tonight. And I offer three tips for resetting your home after the holidays in a (mostly) painless way. Stuff Mentioned: Listen to last January’s The Lazy Genius Sets Goals or read How to Set Goals Like a Normal Person if you feel like you need some concrete goal-setting encouragement. For you list makers out there, check out Emily P. Freeman’s “Make the Most Important List” on The Next Right Thing podcast. The Nester recommends taking out everything from a room other than main furniture every now and then to let the space speak its mind and tell you what it wants to be. You can read more about decorating in the right order in her book The Cozy Minimalist Home. Check out my ebook The Swap if you’re hoping to declutter and find a path through your stuff this year. Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Will Graham, grandson of Billy Graham, and Myquillyn Smith have been blessed with rich family legacies, and honor the values and lessons they’ve been taught from previous generations. Today, Will Graham is the vice president of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Although he grew up under the legacy of his grandfather, Will was given freedom to follow any path he chose. Will shares what it was like growing up in the Graham family, about the winding path he followed as God led him to serve in his family’s ministry, and some stories from his first book, Redeemed: Devotions for the Longing Soul. When Myquillyn Smith grew up, she learned to embrace home as a place where rest, creativity, and hospitality could flourish. And for the past ten years, Myquillyn has been encouraging women to embrace their home—imperfections and all—on her blog, The Nester, and now in her new book Cozy Minimalist Home. Today Myquillyn tells us how she began to let go of perfection and be content with what she has, right where God put her, and how she’s been able to use her home to connect with others.

We’re making Turquoise Table history today with our very first pop-up podcast! A few weeks ago, my hospitality partner-in-crime Susie Davis and I recorded a live podcast in my front yard with fifty friends and our special guest, Myquillyn Smith. And y’all, just a hint of what’s to come: this will be the first of many pop-up podcasts because we had so much fun! So if you don’t know Myquillyn, you’re going to fall in love very soon. She’s the brains behind The Nesting Place, a beautiful blog where she encourages women to create warm, inviting homes using what they have, wherever they are. Myquillyn just released her brand-new book Cozy Minimalist Home. And inspired by the book, Myquillyn answered questions from our live audience about how to create a cozy home with less stuff. Music to your ears, right? And be sure to stay till the end, where we dish on a yummy cider recipe you’ll want at all of your holiday parties.

Jesse and I are currently in India (I messed up when I pre-recorded the podcast and said we were going to be in Rome and headed to India -- I was forgetting that episode 9 dropped this week, not last week!) with some good friends of ours, so I talk about my international travel must-haves on this podcast. Plus, by popular demand, Jesse joins me again for us to share more of our story -- including some stories from our law school days you've probably never heard before. We also talk about the Enneagram and how it has impacted our marriage and our business and we answer the question of what it's like for us to work together so closely. By the way, we are still finding our groove when it comes to doing these podcasts together, but I think this one is getting closer to what you'd experience if you were sitting with us having coffee. Yes, we are pretty sarcastic with each other... and you'll probably start to hear more and more of that as time goes on. And you'll likely also hear more and more from Jesse as he warms up to this whole talking to an invisible audience thing. I can also guarantee you that you'll be hearing a lot more legalese from him since I'm always teasing him about using big legal words and attorney-speak. And he'll probably tease me about being irritable again. Welcome to our world! ;) In This Episode: [01:56] - In honor of the fact that Jesse and I are currently on an international trip, I'm sharing my 5 must-haves for international flights. Would you add anything to my list? [05:44] - Phones are a privilege, not a right at our house. And I share how this plays out in our home with our oldest, Kathrynne. [10:17] - I loved this decorating book -- which is kind of crazy since I'm not into decorating at all! [11:42] - You all were intrigued by the last episode that Jesse and I did together so he's joining me again this week for us to share more of our story -- including some of the gritty (and funny!) details of our law school struggles. [12:28] - Confluence?? Jesse brings out his legalese and I give him a hard time for it. But really, do YOU use "confluence" in your every day speech?? [15:49] - We share why Jesse decided to go to law school, why we set the goal of doing it debt-free, and what it was really like. [21:35] - Did you know I got over $1500 worth of products for around $50 by playing the "Drugstore Game". I share details on this and talk about what I did with the 100 tubes of toothpaste I got paid to buy. [24:38] - We really wanted to have kids from the time we got married, but then we thought we were going to have to give up on that dream... until I got a mysterious case of irritability and a stomach bug. (I promise I'm not a big of a grump all the time as Jesse kind of made me out to be. But hey, I teased him for using big words so I think it's only fair he got to tease me, too!) [28:20] - Jesse and I answer a question from a listener: “What does it look like working so closely with your spouse?” If you have any questions that you’d like me (or me and Jesse!) to address in a future episode, email me at crystal@moneysavingmom.com! Links and Resources: My Favorite Bose Earbuds Natural Ginger Dramamine Travelrest Premium Travel Pillow Travelrest 4-in-1 Premium Class Travel Blanket How I Packed for a 10-Day International Trip in a Carry-On on Money Saving Mom What I Pack in My Backpack for International Trips on Money Saving Mom Twigby (this episode’s amazing sponsor!) Cozy Minimalist Home by Myquillyn Smith The Nesting Place by Myquillyn Smith Courtship Rules and Our First Kiss (The Crystal Paine Show Episode #5) How to Play the Drugstore Game on Money Saving Mom CrystalPaine.com MoneySavingMom.com YourBloggingMentor.com My Instagram account (I’d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I’m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!) Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: crystal@moneysavingmom.com How to Listen to The Crystal Paine Show The podcast is available on iTunes, Android, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can listen online through the direct player we’ll include in the show notes of each episode. OR, a much easier way to listen is by subscribing to the podcast through a free podcast app on your phone. (Find instructions for how to subscribe to a podcast here.)   Sponsor Spotlight Today’s episode is sponsored by Twigby — a company dedicated to providing fantastic phone service at great prices. As I mentioned in the podcast, if you are looking for a great deal on a phone for your teen (or yourself!), I’d highly recommend checking out what Twigby has to offer. Unlike traditional cell phone companies, they give you the ability to create your own custom, prepaid plan — without a contract or an unnecessary activation fee. You don’t have to mess with going to a store and picking out a phone plan. You just go to their site, pick your phone plan and either switch your current phone over or get a new phone, and they get it all set up for you. My favorite part about their service (in addition to their great prices!) is that they offer plan flexibility with the ability to change plans or phones at any time for free. You’re not locked into an expensive contract that has activation and termination fees. They also offer Free Overage Protection, so you can rest easy in knowing that you will never be charged for overages without your go-ahead! You have complete control. Special offer! Want to save 25% off your first 6 months of Twigby? Click here. Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission — at no additional cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!

I have a new house and there is no better woman to help me figure out how to decorate than my friend Myquillyn Smith. You probably know her as The Nester and she is just one of the best. Her wisdom, her style, the way her faith and love of family drive how she creates home, it's all so inspirational and so helpful. Her new book Cozy Minimalist Home just released and I am OBSESSED already. Grab a copy!  . . . . . Our new background song is Precipice by Creekmore, written as a companion piece to Remember God!  . . . . . Remember God is out! Make sure you've grabbed a copy for yourself and maybe some for your friends! . . . . . #thatsoundsfunpodcast ... join in the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome. :) 

We like to do it right. We like to feel like we’re not wasting our time. How do we seek after the best way to do something without being a slave to the process? As the holidays approach, it’s a great time to think differently about how you choose what you choose.   Helpful companion links to this episode: For When Systems Can’t Save - a helpful blog post when your brain gets spinny The Lazy Genius Does Laundry - an episode on a potential best way to do laundry The Nester is the one voice I listen to about my home, and her new book Cozy Minimalist Home will change everything for you. The entire podcast is a collection of my best way of doing many things, so scroll through the archive in your podcast app or on the site and listen to an episode that grabs your attention. Download the episode transcript here! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We Get to Know... Myquillyn Smith "the Nester" - Author of Cozy Minimalist Home. It was an absolute joy talking with Myquillyn Smith. She’s the woman behind the popular design blog The Nester. For the past ten years, she (the ‘Nester’ as her fans know her) has been encouraging women to embrace their home—imperfections and all. Her motto is: ‘It doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful. She’s a published author of The Nesting Place, a design book that helps readers accept and find beauty in imperfection, and the freedom to take risks to create the home they’ve always wanted. She’s just released her second book: Cozy Minimalist Home. In it, she explains how it isn’t about going without or achieving a new modern style. Instead, she helps the reader achieve the style they love with the fewest possible items. Myquillyn is down to earth and engaging. In this interview, she talks about the fixer-upper she lives in on 12 acres with her husband Chad their three teenage boys, two cats, a dog and a rooster. Her home is beautifully and simply decorated and has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Cottages & Bungalows and Ladies’ Home Journal. Myquillyn has a wonderful ability to offer practicle and ‘game-changing’ design advice and strategies for all of us looking to minimize and create rooms that inspire. Listen in, you’ll walk away with some practical and useful design nuggets. Books: Cozy Minimalist Home and The Nesting Place Visit wegettoknow.com to explore original and guest related content and to learn more about our podcasts and guests. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Dr. C Vitamins. Use our code WEGETTOKNOW to save 30% off your order of their pharmaceutical grade and medically endorsed vitamins. Dr C Vitamins are the highest quality and are tested for potency and purity that ensure their quality. www.drccares.com

The Nester is in the (Cohesive) House! Join Kate and Melissa for a chat with Myquillin Smith, better known as the Nester, about how you can create your own Cozy Minimalist Home. You are going to love all of the tips and suggestions she offers.   In this episode: Kate and Melissa share about one of their favorite podcasts: the Friendlier Podcast with Sarah Kopper and Abby Olena, a show in which two incredibly related moms share their favorite recipes, books, and chat about the most relevant topics. It’s like listening to a conversation between two great friends and feeling part of their welcoming community! You can find more here: Listen to the podcast Find them on Instagram   Kate also shares about her newest venture, Streamlined Motherhood. Motherhood not filling your cup like you hoped? Wanting to actually thrive in motherhood instead of just survive? Kate is hosting her own podcast, offering resources, and 1:1 Motherhood Support Sessions to help you live a life that fills your cup! For more head here:   Listen to the podcast or find her on iTunes Get her Mama Wellness Guide and Video (sign-up required) Sign-up for your FREE 30 minute Motherhood Support Session   Melissa now has a YouTube channel! In this episode, she shares about her latest project and how she is creating resources to help support you and your family’s wellness through healthier habits, tricks, and encouragement. Help her reach 100+ followers by the end of this weekend by heading here:   Melissa’s YouTube channel (don’t forget to like and subscribe!) Melissa’s website Find her on Instagram   Interview with the Nester: Melissa spends some time chatting with Myquillin Smith, author and entrepreneur with an eye for creating beautifully imperfect homes. Her latest book, Cozy Minimalist Home, guides readers to creating their own simple, but welcoming space. Where to find the Nester:   Her website Buy her latest book “Cozy Minimalist Home” Follow her on Instagram   Thanks so much for listening to Episode 48 of the Cohesive Home Podcast. We would love for you to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes!

Affiliate links are used in this content. Cultivating the Lovely is sponsored by Mercy Like Morning by Jane Johnson. Get ready to drink in living water. Discover how exploring God’s Word in fresh, full-to-the-brim ways can fill your life to overflowing. Because His mercies are new. Every single morning. This week’s show is also brought to you by Cultivate... Read more... You just finished reading CTLP Episode 87- Creating Your Own Cozy Minimalist Home with Myquillyn Smith! Consider leaving a comment!

Today we are chatting with a guest that's honestly been a dream guest for us.  Myquillyn Smith, AKA “The Nester” is an author, mom, wife, speaker, and home styling EXPERT!  She's wrote the book The Nesting Place which focuses on beauty and letting go of perfection when it comes to curating your home.  In her next book, Cozy Minimalist Home, she explore the idea of being a stuff manager vs. a home curator, loving your stuff vs. letting your stuff own you, and tactical advice on how to get started….so basically she's speaks our language!  So it's a dream to talk to her today and we can't wait to share this conversation with you today.  

Clear your calendars -- today’s episode might inspire you to rethink and rearrange your whole home library. Myquillyn Smith, author of home decor books Cozy Minimalist Home and The Nesting Place, joins Anne to chat about the revelation of ribbon on a bookshelf, spunky iconoclastic women in fiction, why she doesn’t have a library card, and books that give you a kick in the pants... what she does to dust jackets might horrify you, but you’ll be laughing all the way.Click over to the podcast website for a list of books mentioned in this episode, and leave a comment telling us what YOU think Myquillyn should read next: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/156Visit Myquillyn at TheNester.com, and follow her on Instagram @thenester.• The Nesting Place: It Doesn't Have to Be Perfect to Be Beautiful (Amazon | Barnes & Noble)Apply to be a guest on WSIRN: http://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/guestJoin the Modern Mrs. Darcy book club at www.members.modernmrsdarcy.com

We welcome a special guest - Myquillyn Smith - but you may know her as “The Nester.” She encourages women to embrace their homes, imperfections and all. Her new book, Cozy Minimalist Home, releases today! In it she breaks down how women can transform their homes, one room at a time, starting with what they already have. Find all the resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP64: Cozy Minimalist Home with Myquillyn Smith Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram!  

Welcome to the Millennial Homemakers! On this episode, we chat with Myquillyn Smith (AKA The Nester) about her newest book - Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff.   About Myquillyn: For  the last  ten years,  Myquillyn Smith,  known online as The  Nester, has encouraged  women to embrace their homes –imperfections  and all. With her signature tagline, it doesn't  have to be perfect to be beautiful, Myquillyn has empowered  fans to see their home's hidden potential and create beautiful,  functional spaces they love.   Myquillyn  is a self-taught,  design school dropout  who took a week-long course  so she could be a certified home  stager and redesigner. She and her  family have lived in 13 different houses, apartments  and condos and spent plenty of time getting real world  design experience. Millions of women have been inspired by  Myquillyn's blog, The Nesting Place and her home has been featured in Better  Homes &  Gardens, Ladies' Home  Journal, Cottages  and Bungalows  and the Charlotte Observer. Christianity  Today named  her one  of 20 Creative  Innovators of 2016. Her  first book, The Nesting  Place: It  Doesn't  Have to Be  Perfect to Be  Beautiful,  released  in 2014.   If you like the Millennial Homemakers Podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes - it helps us grow!   Buy Cozy Minimalist Home Now!   Topics Discussed: What is a cozy minimalist? How Myquillyn got interested in home decor How hygge and wabi sabi work together How to stop being a “Stuff Manager” and start being a “Home Curator”   The Cozy Home Tour Jaclyn and Jackie will be in Atlanta, GA on November 2 for Myquillyn's Cozy Home Tour.   Want to check out the tour? Katy/Houston, TX - October 23 Austin, TX - October 26 Grapevine/Dallas, TX - October 27 Nashville/Brentwood, TX - October 30 Birmingham, AL - November 1   Atlanta, GA - November 2 - Barnes & Noble (2952 Cobb Pkwy)   Greenville, SC - November 3   Connect with Myquillyn: The Nesting Place #CozyMinimalistHome Myquillyn on Instagram - @thenester Myquillyn on Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/nesters/   Connect with Us: The Millennial Homemakers Podcast on Instagram - @themillennialhomemakers Join the Millennial Homemakers community on Facebook! #millennialhomemakers Jackie on Instagram - @jvalexander16 Jaclyn on Instagram - @jaclynhumble Shop Jaclyn's jewelry line - Frazier Lynn

On today’s bonus episode, Kathi welcomes back Myquillyn Smith, author of Cozy Minimalist Home.Myquillyn shares her best tips for shifting your mind, house and habits for going from cluttered to cozy. On today’s info-filled show you’ll learn: Why you need designated empty surfaces and décor surfaces in your home How to properly use storage spaces Myquillyn’s favorite storage items Why having some white space on your walls is essential Plus Myquillyn shares some great tips for renters. Cozy Minimalist Home releases on October 23, 2018! Enter to Win! Head over to Tuesday’s post to enter to win a copy of Myquillyn’s book! *US residents only Or buy the book here. Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: • Leave a note in the comment section below. • Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: • Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. • Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe now.

Do you struggle with wanting to live clutter free but also wanting to create a warm and inviting feel to your home? On today’s show, Kathi sits down with Myquillyn Smith to talk about her book, Cozy Minimalist Home. Myquillyn shares her insights into what it means to be a “cozy minimalist,” one who wants the most amount of style with the least amount of stuff. Kathi and Myquillyn also discuss what it looks like to go from a “stuff manager” to a “home curator.” And Myquillyn share’s the one thing you can do today to start your journey towards a cozy, minimalist home. You don’t want to miss this fun and informative interview! Cozy Minimalist Home releases on October 23, 2018! Enter to Win! Buy the book here.  Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: • Leave a note in the comment section below. • Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest. To help out the show: • Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. • Subscribe on iTunes or subscribe now.

Now that we tested out the process to achieve “Cozy Minimalism” in our house (and loved the result!), we’re taking it straight to the source and talking with Cozy Minimalist Home author Myquillyn Smith about how she realized she could merge these two seemingly opposite ideas to create a step-by-step process for people to follow in their own spaces. She shares how to stop buying the wrong accessories, why there’s a “right” order for decorating a room, and emphatically explains what none of us should ever be buying at Target. Plus, we detail how we’re trying to be smarter about our approach to tiling the duplex (one thing we did this time made it a whole lot easier!) and Sherry may have finally gotten on the autumn train. Be sure to check out younghouselove.com/podcast-116/ for notes, links, and photos from this episode.

“More style, less stuff”--isn’t that almost always the goal with home decor?!? This week we have the expert in stylish, non-cluttered home-making, Myquillin Smith of the blog The Nester. Her new book, Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff (*affiliate link*) is out this month and it’s full of inspiration (plus her tested multi-step process for decorating a space you love). We loved the book and Myquillin’s great attitude about everything she’s learned in many years and moves and making decorating mistakes! One of Suzannah’s favorites from the book is the quote, “To be useful, an item must be used.” Ashley loved the example and visuals in the book on small vs. large lamps. Plus, Myquillin shared her desert-island must-haves for updating a room! You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: Suzannah is @suzannahstanley Ashley is @biggerthanthethreeofus The podcast is @yourhomestorypodcast We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.

In this episode we discuss: Why your home doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful How to decorate beautifully without it being complicated, intimidating, or expensive What is cozy abuse and how to avoid it   Favorite quotes: Decorating is all about working one room at a time, with an order and making smart decisions based on what you like or don't like and what inspires you. Shopping second hand is so fun if you have a little bit of time and if you have more time than money. It's such a great use of your time to find second hand things. I have found some methods and some steps and an order of making decisions when it comes to decorating a room in our house and attacking that room and making it look the way you want that really really works for anyone even if you are not design-ery.       In this episode I answer these questions: 1. I heard you mentioning protecting your kids online. I heard you say you removed the App Store from their phones. How do you do that? (45:15) 2. What is God teaching you right now? (47:15) 3. I need to start making money to help the family finances. What is the fastest way to bring in income and where do I start? (52:58)     Links to great things we discussed: 1. The Year of Living Happy 2. Nesting Place 3. Cozy Minimalist Home 4. The Cozy Minimalist Classes 5. Myquillyn's Song on Repeat - Jess Ray “Water Wind Fire” 6. Gungor Creation Liturgy  Spotify 7. Myquillyn's Show - Victoria on BBC, Broadchurch on Netflix 8. Myquillyn's Reading - Bel Canto by Ann Patchett 9. The Polygamist Daughter by Anna LaBaron 10.The Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren 11. Plant Nanny 12. Myquillyn's Instagram 13. Gainful Growth 14. Alli's Song - All Sons and Daughters "Rising Sun" 15. Worship for Fierce Faith 16. Glitter Pens Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :)   xo, Alli http://www.alliworthington.com/podcast/myquillynsmith

A book can teach you something new. It can inspire you to make positive changes in your life and can take you to a different level in your life. Reading is so important to me which is why I am excited for Allie Reads October here on the podcast! All month I am interviewing some amazing authors. We will talk about their books, life, and living a life of purpose and intention. Myquillyn Smith is a blogger and an author. She's written The Nesting Place and her new book, Cozy Minimalist Home (which is right up my alley). Myquillyn and I talk about ways you can create a space that is both cozy and minimal in your home. She is really great at teaching her audience to create an atmosphere that allows them to live and focus on what really matters to them, and less about maintaining their stuff. Use the hashtag #AllieReadsOctober to share with me this month. What are you reading? Did you get any of the books from the authors I’m talking to you about? Are you reading a different book? How are you taking this challenge to read more and putting it into action? I cannot wait to see what you share! Everything I talk about in this episode can be found here: http://alliecasazza.com/shownotes/080

Her name is Myquillyn, but she is known to many online as "The Nester". She helps us create cozy spaces in our homes, often with items we already own, can find outside, or can salvage on the cheap. For those of us challenged in creating spaces that speak, she gives us tips, and for those who are already in a constant state of furniture rearranging, she encourages us to keep feathering the nest. Her new book Cozy Minimalist Home tells us the why and how of creating an inviting space without all of the stuff. In this interview we hear how Myquillyn now waits for the "right" item when decorating a room before running out and buying the cheapest she can find, how she works with what she has while in the waiting, and how she pairs back rather than adds more to create a cozy space. We learn some design tips that are hidden in her new book from choosing the right sofa to sizing an area rug to a room, the practical in us can't stop. If you want to know why you should buy a houseplant or a larger throw pillow, this is the conversation for you. Just in time for fall and cozy weather, get your cozy minimalist self going with this fun, inspiring, and practical episode with The Nester. You'll hear one of our favorite family traditions ever, one you could start with your family in preparation for Christmas. In the meantime, take ten items out of a room and see how it feels.

In this week’s podcast, we interviewed The Nester herself, Myquillyn Smith, author of The Nesting Place and her upcoming release, Cozy Minimalist Home (pre order here!). We were so excited to get a first hand perspective of her thoughts on home, family, kids and how minimalism and abundance go hand in hand!

A simple house habit we can all do today, good flowers on the cheap, a great new book, and wisdom beyond their years from young friends? My friend Myquillyn Smith says these little things are making everything better in her life right now. Notes From This Episode: Myquillyn on Instagram Tsh on Instagram and Twitter Pre-order Myquillyn’s fantastic book, Cozy Minimalist Home — comes out soon! When you do, head here to claim fun pre-order gifts Come to The Nest Fest and The Popcast Live (I'll be at both!) Sign up for The Cozy Class The Wondering Years, by Knox McCoy Jeff Bethke’s recent (smart) revelation Too Small To Ignore, by Wess Stafford If you love this show, would you Kindly leave a review? Become a patron: Support this podcast + get access to my secret show Sign up for 5 Quick Things, the weekly email For any links and codes from our lovely sponsors, head here

My guest for The Happy Hour #213 is Jessica Turner. Jessica is the author of the newly released Stretched Too Thin: How Working Moms Can Lose the Guilt, Work Smarter, and Thrive and The Wall Street Journal bestselling book The Fringe Hours. She is also an award-winning marketing professional and speaker, and the founder of the lifestyle blog The Mom Creative. She and her husband, Matthew, live with their three children in Nashville, Tennessee. I am so happy to welcome my friend Jessica back to the show! Jessica and I start out talking about books, which if you love books you need to follow her Instagram profile where she shares about what she's reading! We then dive in and talk about the concept of mental load.  Friends, I know we all suffer from the stress of mental load - coordinating, managing, analyzing, and juggling in our minds ALL THE THINGS, am I right? Jessica shares practical tips for managing mental load and reminds us that self-care is not selfish, it's necessary. We also discuss how we need to stop separating ourselves based on where/what/when we work. I love how Jessica says whether you're a stay at home mom or a working mom, "we are all moms who love our kids"! In the second half of the show, Jessica shares the story of when her husband Matthew (a  published author) wrote his first children's book, he was turned down a dozen times. Instead of letting that stop them, Jessica and Matthew self-published the book, it sold out, and now it's sold 100,000 copies! You guys, I loved talking with Jessica today and I know that through our conversation I was reminded of the grace God gives us every single day, and how we can extend grace and care to each other and to ourselves. {You can listen to the show HERE, and make sure you never miss a Happy Hour - subscribe using your favorite podcast app (ie. iTunes, Google Play).  And of course, I would love if you would share with your friends!} Links from the Show Jessica's website: The Mom Creative Jessica's Books: The Fringe Hours, Stretched Too Thin Questions for Stretched Too Thin Jessica's Other Happy Hour Episodes: The Happy Hour #30, The Happy Half Hour #5 When God Made You, When God Made Light The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom HARO (Help A Reporter Out) A Quiet Place (movie) Jessica's Instagram focused on books What Jessica is loving: Pumpkin chocolate chip banana bread, Draper James, Fall TV (especially The Walking Dead, Outlander, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) What Jessica is reading: A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza, Cozy Minimalist Home by Myquillyn Smith, The Wildling Sisters by Eve Chase Connect with Jessica Facebook // Twitter // Instagram Connect with Jamie + The Happy Hour Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTube Want to stay connected to The Happy Hour? Subscribe to The Happy Hour Newsletter! Looking for Happy Hour Events? Find out what's happening HERE Do you love The Happy Hour? If so, we'd love if you'd leave a review! Sponsors Build A Bear Workshop ThirdLove - 15% off

Friday 5 – 5 tips from The Cozy Minimalist Home; Link: CMH book   Link: https://thecozyclass.com/   Produced by Unmutable™.

In this episode I chat about getting caught up on quilting projects, the reality of "sleeve island" when it comes to sweater knitting, a new book called Cozy Minimalist Home, which has me excited about freshening up my home decor, and the heart wrenching process of dropping your child off at college.  You can find show notes on the blog, Simple. Handmade. Everyday. here.