Podcasts about decorating

On today's episode of I AM HOME, our hosts Tyler and Hilary take a trip out of the studio to visit with Scott and Sara Baker. Scott is NFM's Omaha Store Director, but together they are a mighty DIY team. We get a tour of the Bakers' home, which they designed, and hear their stories about some of the more unique pieces they've DIYed, like the bowling alley table. The Bakers also share how they've made their house entirely their own by mixing in family pieces and thrifted pieces they've repurposed.

Regan Brown, Host, Bill Mann, President of G.B. Group and Kelly Zibell of DC Group sit down with Melissa Ward, Esq., Attorney & Managing Partner of Northern California with ADAMS STIRLING PLC to discuss HOA decorating rules for the Holidays. Make sure to stick around for some funny HOA True Stories! 

Join Karrilee and Kayelyn in this episode as they share a bit about why they missed their twice-a-month goal last week... (read: work changes) and talk about all the random things from Fall and Christmas decorating, food (yes - more food talk), our loathing of spiders, visiting family, and our 3-2-1's! This feels like a classic mod-podge of random topics wrapped into one episode! Grab something cozy to sip on and join us around the table! *** 3-2-1's: KAYELYN's: 3 Things She's Into: 1. Sweater Weather/Fall Clothes 2. Better Homes and Garden Lemon Lilac Wax Melt Scent 3. Hair & Mane Shampoo & Conditioner AND CeraVe Face Wash products! 2 Things She's Looking Forward To: 1. New Job starting next week! 2. New Life when Daylight Savings starts again - for the last time. 1 Thing She is Over: Pain/Migraine and Aches KARRILEE's: 3 Things She's Into: 1. Decorating for Fall 2. The idea of MAYBE getting another cat! 3. Trying to do new things (recipes/hairdos, etc.) & go to NEW places/events, too! 2 Things She's Looking Forward To: 1. Fall Activities! 2. Ruthie's Visit! 1 Thing She is Over: Stubborn Returning pains - after God healed her. (Actually, the 1 Thing she is over is the Enemy!) *** You know the drill... Like, Follow, Share... I mean - if you know anyone who would appreciate and enjoy this random, inconsistent podcast... ;) Until next time, friends! ~Karrilee & Kayelyn~ Changing Our Mind Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/changing-our-minds/message

If you're feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by the constant roadblocks and unexpected costs that come with renovating historic homes, then you are not alone! Despite your best efforts, your vision for preserving and restoring these architectural treasures may be hindered by permits and regulations, limited availability of authentic materials, and the complexities of integrating modern conveniences while maintaining historical integrity.  HOWEVER, you're also not alone in your passion and determination to rescue that piece of history.  Jenn MacDonald and Michael Lemieux, hosts of "Houses With History," will give you plenty of motivation to keep going!  Click here to access the free "start here" mini series! The Style Matters podcast is now Slow Style Home! Click here for the latest episode.

A mom asked, “when is it appropriate to start decorating our homes for fall?” One person told her to decorate now, since fall is her favorite season. Another said not until the first official day of fall. A third person chimed in and said it's not really fall until right before Halloween. So who is right?

Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/brothers-of-the-brush-1 PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ Nowthen we're back with another BoBcast. In this episode, i chat with Matt James (of Matthew James Decorating Ltd) , based down in Wokingham, Berkshire. A decorator that has various generations and siblings in the trade it seems inevitable that he would end up in the same trade. So grab your headphones, get a brew, maybe even put your feet up and join us as we discuss Working with siblings A*@ hole customers Working through lockdown Staffing issues People buy from people Operating a Carbon neutral eco company Graco hvlp & airless sprayers and edge gun leaks Tracking time for investment in tools You know the drill by now, get a brew, pin back your lugs and give it a listen and give us (@brothersofthebrushinsta and Matt) your feedback by hash-tagging #bobcast on Insta and we'll give you a shout-out back!

Today I talk with Alex Farkas, the co-founder of UGallery, an online art platform. The episode covers key takeaways, including the importance of exploring different art styles, setting a budget for art acquisition, and being open to evolving tastes. He offers practical advice on assessing how a piece of art will fit in one's home, emphasizing the importance of personal style and practicality. Overall, this episode provides invaluable knowledge and inspiration for becoming a confident and knowledgeable art collector.Click here to access the free "start here" mini series! The Style Matters podcast is now Slow Style Home! Click here for the latest episode.

Are you in inspiration overload?    Pinterest, Instagram, Tik Tok, HGTV...inspiration is everywhere. We can spend so much time in inspiration consumption mode that we don't ever move into action. How do you start decorating your home when you are constantly inspired by the latest trend, the newest shiny object or a vision that doesn't seem attainable?   You start by: ~ getting in alignment with how you feel about your home ~ creating a plan and a vision for what you want your home to look and feel like ~ you work backward to create it   Listen to the second part of the conversation with interior designer Jessica Velasquez about how she inspires her clients to work beyond the vision and inspiration.    If this conversation inspired you to take action in your own home, I invite you to join me in a FREE, LIVE two day workshop where you learn the fundamentals of creating a cohesive, cozy home on a budget!    The Cozy Home Workshop FREE, LIVE 2 day workshop September 25th and 26th 9am PST   |   10am MT   |   11am CT   |   12pm EST   Register: https://bit.ly/cozyhomeworkshop    // Other links mentioned in the show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Instagarm: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ Website: www.figandfarmathome.com Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/design101group Jessica's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interiors_by_jessica   xo, dani  

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 262 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website.   This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair KAL News Events Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu, Bella Fio & Mandis Makings   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Wild Air Farm Spinning I am spinning a 4 oz braid of Polwarth/Silk (85/15) from Jakira Farms to ply with Wild Air Farm Shetland & Pygora- Melody & Cadence (dyed in blues and greens) Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise. Ravelry Project Page Skein 1: 60" loop. 94 wraps= 5640 inches/156 yards. 92g Skein 2: 59" loop. 95 wraps= 5605 inches/155 yards. 96g Skein 3: 60" loop. 116 wraps= 6960 inches/193 yards. 96 g Total: 284 grams- 504 yards/ 460.9 meters Meters for Stash Dash= 4x 460.9 (for a 3 ply)= 1843.6 meters   My total for Stash Dash 2023= 22,908.44 You can check out my Stash Dash 2023 Progress on this Google Sheet.   Petrichor Socks Yarn: Oink Pigments Targhee Sock in the Petrichor Colorway (90% Targhee, 10% Nylon) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page I used 74 grams of yarn.   Shock Star Hat #2 Yarn: Spun Right Round Squish DK in the Shock Star colorway Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm) Pattern: none Ravelry Project Page 92 sts. 2x2 rib with the US 5 needles. Switched to US 7 needles after the brim. I was running out of yarn as I got close to the crown so I striped in 3 rounds of neon coral and neon blue with the Shock Star color in between. 52g of yarn used.   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Bedside Pocket Pattern: None Yarn: Kindful Yarn, Swish DK, Kenzie Yarn, Cape Cod Yarn Co Hook: 6.5 mm (K) Ravelry Project Page I started this project on 9/4. 75 sts across. Single crochet. First section- Kindful yarn with Swish DK in Mimic Second section- Kenzie Yarn with Cape Cod Yarn Co   My Little Unicorn Socks Yarn: Andre Sue Knits Sock Blank in the My Little Unicorn colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page Progress: Past the cuff of the second sock (not the heel as I mentioned last time).   Space Daddy Socks Yarn: Fan Girl Fibers Fingering in the Space Daddy Colorway (80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page About the colorway- blues with pink, neon yellow, purple. I bought this yarn at the Yarncentric event before the Maryland Sheep & Wool festival this year. I bought it with my friend Laura in mind. During her last visit, I asked her to pick out new yarn for socks. She picked out three skeins and decided this should be #1. Progress: I'm in a couple inches beyond the first cuff. Don't forget, Fan Girl Fibers is a Pro Shop sponsor. This project is living in a wedge bag from Snack Shack Sponsor Stitched by Jessalu.   Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription Hook: 3.25 mm (D) Ravelry Project Page Progress: 9 squares for September complete. I'm planning to buy a neutral sock yarn to seam and border them with. Each month's 3x3 square will have a border around it and then be seamed with the other 11 for the year. You can find my September 2023 Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube. This subscription is not available to new subscribers but I hope you'll watch each month and see how my blanket comes along. Stay tuned to Woolen Women for all of the fun kits they have! Don't forget, they're Pro Shop Sponsors.   Strathcona Sweater Pattern: Strathacona Sweater by Tara-Lynn Morrison ($6.50 knitting pattern available on Ravelry or on the Good Night, Day website) Yarn: 3 yarns 1) handspun, 2) Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool in the Birch Tweed Colorway 3) Aisling Yarns BFL in the Hurry Sundown Colorway Needles: US 13 (9.0 mm) (neck), US 19 (15 mm) (body) I'm knitting Size S/M (pattern offers sizing from 38"- 53" bust) Ravelry Project Page   Drawn Together Cowl Pattern: Drawn Together by Shana Cohen ($7 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & Payhip) Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) and a 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook for the provisional cast on Yarn: neon coral DK yarn (lost ball band; believe its from Spun Right Round) Provisional cast on using this Purl Soho video. I flew through the rolled top, ripped out provisional cast on and joined it together on the train which, I must say made me feel like a wizard!   Brainstorming   Patterns from our Pigskin Bundle on Ravelry   Wear it with Pride Hat by Cori Eichelberger ($10 pattern available on Ravelry. Proceeds go to the Trevor Project. There is a coupon code available if you want/need to pay less). It uses worsted weight self striping with a contrast color and corrugated ribbing to create a nice pattern. Easy Striped Men's Beanie by Lena Mathisson ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry). Worsted weight, striped beanie. Shave Ice Beanie (worsted weight garter stitch hat) by @hookmountainhandmade- $5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry.⁣⁣ Gandy Dancer Mitts (star stitch textured mittens) by @chitchatknits ⁣$4 knitting pattern available on Ravelry (great for variegated or tonals) Lucky Break (garter shawl using minis where you bind off/cast back on to create large eyelets) by @paperdaisycreations $7 knitting pattern available on Ravelry.   From the Armchair Verity by Colleen Hoover. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   KAL News Pigskin Party '23 #DCSPigskinParty23 Official Rules Find everything you need on my website or in the Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Register using this Google Form (you must be Registered to be eligible for prizes) Enter your projects using the Point Tally Form Find the full list of Sponsors in this Google Doc. Coupon Codes are listed in this Google Doc & in this Ravelry Thread Exclusive Items from our Pro Shop Sponsors are listed in this Ravelry Thread Questions-  ask them in this Ravelry Thread or email Jen at downcellarstudio @ gmail.com Tailgate Talk Challenge (September 7-21. Enter for points by September 30). Check out the details in this Google Doc or in this Ravelry Thread. Playoff Prediction starts 9/6. Who will win the Super Bowl? Submit your guess by 9/20. Find all the details in this thread. Thanks Nicole for the idea! Official Sponsors of the Quarter: There will be a special point-earning challenge issued for this "Quarter"- Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan.  We won't reveal all of the challenges ahead of time, but you will find out about them in the days leading up to that month. You can assume, correctly, that you will get more points for using products from that Official Sponsor.  October: Paper Daisy Creations November: Bella Fio December: Mandi's Makings January: Lolodidit Welcome aboard to our 2 Commentators- Mary (Maryklute) and Kristen (Kips206)! THis episode I shared Mary's first report. Pigskin started with a bang! Over 1000 posts before the Sunday football games even started!  One topic of the chatter has been that it has been so chatty, with lots of folks offering the advice to just jump in and not worry about what you missed! People are all over the place in terms of projects. 38 people already had points on the board by midday Sunday! 16 of those people got points for drafting other players! Erica -- Esalaza has already completed two projects that used over 600 yards each!  She's been making crochet scrap yarn baskets that are super cute! You can find her Ravelry Project Pages here & here (both are Ravelry links)   There's lots of chatter in the team threads as people complete the Tailgate Talk challenge.  Some folks (like me” are working on finishing up pre-PSP WIPs  There's still plenty of time to play so no worries if you haven't even cast on a PSP eligible project yet. To quote imaginedlandscapes, “This knitalong is definitely a marathon and not a sprint.”   Events Vermont Sheep & Wool: Sept 30 & Oct 1 at the Tunbridge Fairgrounds NY Sheep & Wool Festival in Rhinebeck - October 21 & 22, 2023 Indie Untangled: Friday October 20 from 10a-4p in Saugerties. Tickets for 1, 2:30p and 4p still available.   Cakepalooza: Friday October 20 from 10a-5p in Saugerties. Tickets for the 2p & 4p entries are still available Wool & Folk: Friday October 20 from 12-7p in Stoneridge, NY Fiber Festival of New England: November 4 & 5 in West Springfield, MA Check out some West Coast (US) Events on the Seattle Knitters Guild site (thanks Kristen- kips206)   Ask Me Anything Shana asked to hear about "Savers!" Rachel asked for a wildlife update. Anita asked "Ideas for getting ready for the holidays- decorations and gifts. Check out links to some of the things I discussed: Decor Christmas Balls Ornament Set- knitting pattern by Amy Gaines. $4 knitting pattern available on Ravelry. Triangle Santa Ornament- free knitting pattern available on this blog. Sarah's (of Imagined Landscapes) gnomes I've crocheted triangles and seamed together, put stuffing in between and attached to a twig glued to a ring of wood as the base to make a tree- similar to this Pin. You could do the same thing with knitted fabric. Crochet star ornaments (could also be used as garland). I used cream sparkle yarn and used mod podge stiffener on them. Knitted Christmas garland ideas can be found here. Gifts Heart Garland (crochet) free pattern from Skip to my Lou (great to get ready for Valentine's Day- I also printed small photos & gifted them with mini clothespins from craft store) Nanaimo Cardigan by Tara-Lynn Morrison Moonrise Necklace by Sivia Harding. You can find my Ravelry Project Page here. DK weight socks Baskets- there are tons of patterns for crochet baskets. Useful + cute! You could use them as the container for other gifts too. Cup cozy (great to pair with a gift certificate to your favorite local coffee place) Fingerless mitts. Sizing is easier to guess on, aim for a ribbed pattern if you're really unsure about sizing. Toys!   On a Happy Note Labor Day weekend fun. Laura was in visiting from NY. Friday we scored big at the local second hand shops. We had an epic pool day at my parents' on Saturday. Sunday we hit the local dairy for ice cream with the girls then went to Megg's for dinner before seeing a Queen Cover Band at night. Pigskin Kick Off & getting to spend so much time with you. The New York Times Games App: Wordle, Spelling Bee, Connections, Daily Mini are my favorites Decorating for fall! I scored a Luke's Diner tee from the clearance section at Target after Aila suggested it. Stretching & Theragunning on a regular basis now that Liz and I text to check in on each other. Liz took a picture of Millie's creepy baby doll which I later found on my phone and laughed myself silly over. Then Riley found the photo and made it one of my scrolling background/screensaver photos! Hijinx for the win!   Quote of the Week   Each of us is born with a box of matches inside us but we can't strike them all by ourselves. –LAURA ESQUIVEL   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.  

My guest today is psychologist-turned-interior-desiger, Anita Yokota. When she embarked on her career as a therapist and saw clients in their own homes, she began to comprehend the impact of their environments on their mental and emotional health. Her in-home visits exposed her to a variety of home environments, and she soon noticed a correlation between the state of a home and the emotional climate within it. This insight led her to help clients organize their living spaces, which in turn reduced tensions within the family. After 20 years in therapy, she made a pivot to her creative passion for interior design. She has created her own home therapy method, an approach that combines tangible organization with cognitive feelings, and she's just released her first book, also called Home Therapy. In our conversation, Anita shares story after story about how to heal yourself and your relationship using intentional design. Click here to access the free "start here" mini series! The Style Matters podcast is now Slow Style Home! Click here for the latest episode.

Have you already wasted money on home decorating?    * Are you afraid of making any design decisions because you don't want to waste any more money? * Do you look around your home and detest the decisions you've already made because you only see them as a waste of resources? * Do you wish you had the confidence to make wise, cost effective home decorating decisions that you are proud of?   We can't undo what has already been done, but we can learn from our mistakes. Learning these three things BEFORE you spend any money on home decorating will not only save you money, but will help you build your decision making confidence, create a cohesive looking home and likely get you rave reviews from hose who visit!!   Do you want to learn how to create a cozy, cohesive home on a budget?  Register for my FREE, LIVE 2 day Cozy Home Workshop where you will learn how to create a strong foundation of cohesiveness in your home, so you can add the layers and textures that define cozy!  The Cozy Home Workshop  September 25th & 26th   9am PST   |   10 am MT   |   11am CT   |   12pm PST   Register here: https://bit.ly/cozyhomeworkshop   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/design101group The Cozy Home Workshop: https://bit.ly/cozyhomeworkshop Home Design 101 Waitlist: https://bit.ly/homedesign101waitlist   Do you want to learn how to decorate your home using the same process as an interior decorator?  Home Design 101 will be open for registration in September. Join the waitlist here: https://bit.ly/homedesign101waitlist

You may recognize Rebecca from her appearance on Top Chef: Just Desserts or the standout mention in Southern Living where her Houston-based, sweet tooth haven of a storefront, Fluff Bake Bar, was named one of the “South's Best Bakeries.” The Wyoming native made her first “go big or go home” play back in 1999 when she secured a spot at the famed Le Cordon Bleu school in Paris, and soon after, a coveted internship at the landmark Le Bristol hotel.  There, under the tutelage of Pastry Chef Gilles Marchal, she got a taste of Michelin-starred kitchens. After graduating, she worked her way through many famed New York City kitchens, eventually becoming head pastry chef at The Red Cat with Executive Chef Jimmy Bradley. After years of work in the Big Apple, Rebecca pivoted to Texas just as Houston's culinary scene was starting to heat up. Masson accepted an invitation from Executive Chef Ryan Pera, now chef-owner of Coltivare and Revival Market, to oversee pastry for *17 Restaurant and the Sam Houston Hotel. She quickly generated a cult following in the 713, earning a nickname as the city's “Sugar Fairy”. My Table Magazine designated her Best Pastry Chef, the first of many local honors, which led to positions with Houston-based and nationally noted chefs and restaurateurs ranging from Charles Clark to Chris Shepherd, as well as a role with HEB Central Market, before stepping out on her own with Fluff Bake Bar in 2011. Masson moved Fluff to its current, larger location in the Heights neighborhood in 2020 and her pastries and confections have received notable coverage in Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, Texas Monthly, Houston Chronicle, Culture Map, Saveur and TimeOut, among many others.  In this episode we discuss:   How Rebecca got hooked on pastry Her experience attending Le Cordon Bleu Staging at Le Bristol in Paris Working for Daniel Boulud in NYC Opening Fluff Bake Bar, using a commissary kitchen Launching the brick-and-mortar Fluff Bake Bar Rebecca's top kitchen tips and advice for future pastry chefs And much more!   Episode Sponsored by Guittard Chocolate Company We know the level of expertise required to succeed in pastry.  At Guittard, our family has been perfecting our craft for five generations.  We source premium cacao beans from all over the world to offer a variety of flavor profiles and meet any application need. Now these chocolates are available in an easy to use 3 kilo bag.  At Guittard, we focus on the chocolate details so you can focus on your craft.  Visit www.Guittard.com to learn more.

In this episode, I lay out the philosophy behind my Slow Style approach to decorating.  You'll get the big picture overview of why I think we need it, how it's different from how we're currently decorating and designing our homes, and what the benefits are to you when you use apply it!  If you want a quick rundown of Slow Style, this is a great place to start! Click here to access the free "start here" mini series! The Style Matters podcast is now Slow Style Home! Click here for the latest episode.

The Style Matters podcast has evolved into the Slow Style Home podcast!  Listen in to see why and what to expect from the updated show. 

The Slow Style Home podcast is is for you if you're tired of cookie-cutter decor but you don't know how to pull of a mix of styles, you want to know when to save and when to splurge, and if you care about the health of our planet and and getting off of the disposable decor hamster wheel.  On this show, you'll learn about all of the various aspects of my Slow Style framework for creating a home you love, without breaking the bank or following the trends, no creative experience necessary.  You'll also hear interviews with some of the most inspiring professionals working in interiors in the U.S. and abroad.  

My guest this week is designer Heather Jorde, who also writes the blog, Restless Oasis.  We talk about design philosophy, moving houses, incorporating sentimental objects into your decor and how to personalize a cookie-cutter new build. For more info on the Slow Style approach to creating a home you love, go to littleyellowcouch.com This episode was originally aired in 2019 and it's one of my all time favorite interviews! Please leave a review of the podcast and let me know what you like about it and what you want to hear more of when we come back from summer break!

I have a lot of fun talking with my guest this week, Jewel Marlowe.  I've been dying to get to know her because I could tell from her style that she's someone who would probably make me laugh.  And she does not disappoint!  Jewel is the blogger behind Jeweled Interiors and also works as an interior designer.  She is a master of the mix, meaning she can take three objects that look like they have nothing in common and figure out how to make them all work in the same space using the magic of color, pattern and scale.  And luckily she's able to share how she does this during the episode.  Jewel has honed her talents over the 13 different homes that she's lived in as a military spouse.  So if any of you can relate to that, this one's for you!  (Replay from 2018) For more info on the Slow Style approach to creating a home you love, go to littleyellowcouch.com This episode was originally aired in 2018 and it's one of my all time favorite interviews!  Please leave a review of the podcast and let me know what you like about it and what you want to hear more of when we come back from summer break! For more info on the Slow Style approach to creating a home you love, go to littleyellowcouch.com This episode was originally aired in 2019 and it's one of my all time favorite interviews! Please leave a review of the podcast and let me know what you like about it and what you want to hear more of when we come back from summer break!

In today's episode, we sat down with James, a Freelance Web and Graphic Designer based in Bedford, Bedfordshire, who brings a wealth of experience in creating websites for Coaches. During our chat, we covered a lot of useful topics that can really help you level up your coaching website. We started by demystifying the differences between graphic and web design. Then, we dug into how to make sure your website truly reflects your coaching services and personal brand. James shared some great tips on planning out your website content effectively, and how to present your services in a way that resonates with your potential clients. We also explored how your website can connect better with your ideal client and the strategies you can use to keep them engaged and interested. Ever wondered whether you can change your website once it's up? We talked about that too. Plus, James shed some light on the ongoing maintenance that websites might need, and what to look for when choosing a website host. Whether you're a seasoned coach or just starting, this episode has something for you. In this episode James and I discuss about: The difference between a graphic and web designer How a website represents your personal brand How to plan out my website content How to position my services on my site What strategies can I use to engage potential clients and encourage inquiries? Is a website a static thing or can it be changed once I get it back from the designer and much more Ep 170 transcript [00:00:00] Sarah: Hello, Humane Marketers. Welcome back to the Humane Marketing Podcast, the place to be for the generation of marketers that cares. This is a show where we talk about running your business in a way that feels good to you, is aligned with your values, and also resonates with today's conscious customers because it's humane, ethical, and non pushy. [00:00:23] I'm Sarah Zanacroce, your hippie turned business coach for quietly rebellious entrepreneurs and marketing impact pioneers. Mama bear of the humane marketing circle and renegade author of marketing like we're human and selling like we're human. If after listening to the show for a while, you're ready to move on to the next level and start implementing and would welcome a community of like minded, quietly rebellious entrepreneurs who discuss with transparency what works and what doesn't work in business, then we'd love to welcome you in our humane marketing circle. [00:00:58] If you're picturing your [00:01:00] typical Facebook group, let me paint a new picture for you. This is a closed community of like minded entrepreneurs from all over the world who come together once per month in a zoom circle workshop to hold each other accountable and build their business in a sustainable way. [00:01:16] We share with transparency and vulnerability what works for us and what doesn't work so that you can figure out what works for you. Instead of keep throwing spaghetti on the wall and seeing what sticks. Find out more at humane. marketing. com And if you prefer one on one support from me, my Humane Business Coaching could be just what you need. [00:01:40] Whether it's for your marketing, sales, general business building or help with your big idea like writing a book. A book. I'd love to share my brain and my heart with you together with my almost 15 years business experience and help you grow a sustainable business that is joyful and sustainable. If you love this [00:02:00] podcast, wait until I show you my mama bear qualities as my one-on-one client can find out more at Humane Marketing slash coaching. [00:02:10] And finally, if you are a marketing impact pioneer and would like to bring humane marketing to your organization, have a look at my offers and workshops on my website at humane. marketing. [00:02:29] Welcome back to the humane marketing podcast. Today's conversation fits under the P of Promotion. If you're a regular listener, you know that I'm organizing the conversations around the seven P's of the Humane Marketing Mandala. And if you're new here, then you probably don't know what I'm talking about with these seven P's and the mandala, but you can download your one page marketing plan with the Humane Marketing version of the seven P's of marketing at humane. [00:02:58] marketing [00:03:00] forward slash one. page, the number one and the word page. And, uh, humane is with an E. So not human, but humane with an E at the end dot marketing. It comes with the seven email prompts to really help you reflect on these different Ps for your business. So humane marketing is not prescriptive. [00:03:21] It's not a six. step approach. It's a reflective approach. It's, uh, where I ask you to question all your assumptions that you have about marketing. So that's what you get with the one page marketing plan for the seven piece of humane marketing. Today I'm speaking with a new friend, James Mall, who's a web and graphic designer. [00:03:44] Uh, but before introducing you to James, I want to remind you that I'm talking to potential participants for the Marketing Like We're Human program, also known as the Client Resonator. This three month program is my main offering and it's connected [00:04:00] to this podcast and based on the seven Ps of the Humane Marketing Mandala because we'll dive deeply into these seven Ps during the program to help you discover your true self and passions so you can bring more of your. [00:04:16] into your marketing. It's really about marketing from within, marketing authentically. It's also much more than marketing. It's really about business building. And I do bring in kind of this different. business paradigm. While the main goal is to connect with your ideal clients, it goes beyond marketing. It forms the foundation of your life's work. [00:04:41] We'll start by focusing on things like passion and personal power, your why, and then move to other aspects like people, product, pricing, promotion, and partnerships. The program is in a small group setting, ensuring therefore a meaningful experience that aligns your business with your values. [00:05:00] It's a mix of videos, 20 to 30 minutes, uh, video per week. [00:05:05] Uh, beautifully designed workbook with lots of questions. My program is for deep thinkers, those who want to really roll back the sleeves and think deeply about, um, how they want to market, how they want to run their business, journal prompts. And then of course the live group calls in which I facilitate the conversation to take us even deeper into the topic of the week, who's this program for? [00:05:32] It's for entrepreneurs. Uh, who are quietly rebellious as well as change makers who have different levels of business experience, whether you've been in the game for one year, five years, or even 10 or more, it really is never too late to build a strong foundation for your business and your life's work. [00:05:52] So. If you want to know more, check out humane. marketing forward slash program for lots [00:06:00] of testimonials and case studies from past participants. And if this program feels like it might be the right fit for you right now, let's talk. There's a button on that page to schedule a call with me. So, uh, yeah, please do that. [00:06:15] We're starting on August 24th. All right. Thank you so much for letting me share about this. Now let's go back to today's podcast and back to James. So James is a freelance web and graphic designer based in Bedford. Bedford Shire, uh, that's the UK. And having worked with a variety, variety of clients, his portfolio includes fashion, swimwear, academics, coaches, property, charities, and photographers. [00:06:47] He now specializes in building websites for business coaches, and he loves and believes in helping coaches to build a better web. experience for their clients and themselves. In our [00:07:00] conversation, we talked about the difference between a graphic and web designer. I think that's really key for, uh, clients to understand. [00:07:09] How a website represents your personal brand, how to plan out. Your website content, how to position your services on your site, what strategies you can use to engage potential clients and encourage inquiries, uh, whether a website is static or whether it can be changed once you get it back from the designer and so many more topics. [00:07:34] So let's dive in with, uh, James Moll. Hi, James. I'm so happy to hang out with you. Welcome to [00:07:42] James: the show. Hi, Sarah. Thanks very much for having me. Thank you. [00:07:47] Sarah: Yeah, I'm delighted to have this conversation about websites. So let's see all the different topics we could get into. Um, we tried to beforehand, right? [00:07:57] Come up with some, some questions. [00:08:00] And so I do want to ask you one that you're like, Hey, maybe not this one, but I'm like, well, I'm going to ask you anyway, because, because actually, you know, in the bio that I just read about you, um, I did say you're a, uh, uh, web and graphic designer, right? So website designer, graphic designer. [00:08:19] And, and I know that quite a lot of people sometimes get confused. Well, what is what, who does what? And so I'd like to start us off there so that you can kind of give us a good Um, distinction between what does a graphic designer do and what does a web designer do? And if I need a website, who do I look for [00:08:44] James: then? [00:08:45] Yeah, sure. Um, yeah, it's actually quite a good question, I think, for people that are not aware, obviously, the difference between a web and a graphic designer. Being in the industry, um, a lot of people are aware. So, so a graphic designer is someone [00:09:00] that designs, uh, graphics. It could either be print based or digital based. [00:09:04] So it can either be. Uh, brochures, leaflets, um, billboards, um, and they could do digital design as well. So they could design adverts on social media. Um, there is crossover between that and websites. So they can design graphics that specifically go on websites as well. So they can sit on a, on a, um, a website, but how they differ from a web designer is that they're not techie. [00:09:29] So they're not able to, most graphic designers are not able to develop, uh, and build websites. So web designer is. actually more technical in terms of they're able to either code, uh, build a website with code, HTML, um, WordPress, um, software like that, or they can, uh, use no code software as well, which I, I worked with as well. [00:09:52] So I worked with a program called elemental along with WordPress. So I'm able to kind of use drag and drop software. Um, some like I've come, I'm [00:10:00] coming from a graphic design background to a website background. So there is some crossover, um, but generally. Graphic designers tend to design, um, the graphics either for print or digital. [00:10:13] Um, and they don't really tend to do websites. So they differ in that instance. I hope that kind of clears [00:10:20] Sarah: up things. Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. And I guess. A graphic designer can learn to be a web designer and then be both, which is your case. And a web designer can also, or that's a question, do web designers sometimes also go into graphic design? [00:10:40] Or maybe that direction is less common. What would you say? [00:10:45] James: Um, I've actually met quite a few people that have gone both. So from like myself on graphic design into website design, and then vice versa, website design to graphic design. And I think it just [00:11:00] matters on your technical ability and what you enjoy. [00:11:04] If you enjoy graphic design, if you enjoy sort of creating. You know, anything from logos to branding, you know, brochures, um, graphic design is so wide as well. Um, and then it easily crosses over onto, um, website design. Um, it's kind of similar to coaching in a way, I guess, because a lot of sort of business coaches, for example, that I work with tend to do, you know, personal coaching as well, life coaching, um, and vice versa. [00:11:36] So there's some crossover there as well. So, um. Yeah, they can be cross over as well. [00:11:41] Sarah: Yeah. Yeah. In my, um, sense of understanding this is the graphic design has to do with the beauty. It has to do with the aesthetics, with the art, with the colors, with the logo, uh, you know, with the, yeah, the word says it graphic, right? [00:11:58] And so [00:12:00] the web designer would be probably more, um, oriented towards the functionality of the site. Uh, of the website. So being like, you know, all of these click funnels and lead generation things that, that is more tech related. So, uh, in a way, I guess it's a good idea to look for someone who has an understanding of both. [00:12:24] Because then you get an aesthetically good looking website that also has the functionality behind [00:12:30] James: it. Right. Yeah, that's right. And that's why people like to hire me. Yeah. Because, uh, yeah, because I'm able to do, to do both. And, um, you know, from a UX and UI point of view, I'm able to kind of wireframe, uh, create like a blueprint and a map of, uh, the user experience as well, which is quite key. [00:12:51] I think a lot of web designers. Don't tend to think of that as well. Um, so it's not just making sure the website looks pretty, but also the [00:13:00] fact that you're thinking about calls to action, you know, your call to action buttons, getting people to book discovery calls or sign up to your mailing list. Or, [00:13:09] Sarah: yeah, so let's get in all of that because there's a lot to, to uncover. [00:13:13] So, so basically, yeah, we now know that there's both, right. There's the aesthetics and then there's the actual user friendliness and the. The functionality behind the site. So, so maybe before we go into the functionality, like what I, this is embarrassing, but like more than 15 years ago when I started out, I actually also designed some small websites for, for clients, you know, WordPress was like really new back then. [00:13:43] And so I quickly noticed how difficult of a job it actually is. Not so much big because of, you know, I was using WordPress. So it's pretty simple to put a website together, but where I always got stuck is with the [00:14:00] clients and their content, like the, the, the design of the site and their actual understanding of what needs to go on a site. [00:14:09] So I think that's also why there's. A lot of people, I don't know if that happens to you, but I know it happens to me that come with baggage and they complain about their website designer. They're like, it just didn't work out. Uh, and oftentimes it's because there is a miscommunication of who does what and in what kind of timeframe. [00:14:31] And so how can we help or, or, uh, to which level do we as the client have to be prepared? Uh, when we go to a website designer in terms of our content, in terms of knowing what needs to go on this website. [00:14:50] James: Yeah, so the content is, um, is a key thing in any website. And before, when I kind of started out, I used to kind of [00:15:00] rely on the client giving me the content and it doesn't always work out because what you've, you know, you designed a website and you put everything together and you made it look nice and you've put stock images there and you've put some. [00:15:12] Laura Ibsen text to kind of fill the gaps and you create a nice looking website and then the client either They do two things that either hand you Very little content. So there's hardly any text or any writing that they've put together themselves Or they can either give you too much Content so there's a lot to kind of pick pick out and put on the website And the information is is key because the information is what's gonna Sell your services. [00:15:40] So it's it's one of the most important things On a website and before when I started out, I used to always think about the design side and coming from a graphic design point of view as well. I used to always think about looking at making the website look pretty and probably less on the content, but as I've developed as a web designer and working with with coaches. [00:15:57] Now, I realized that, you know, [00:16:00] part of what we do is working with the coaches and having copywriters on board to help them create. Copy that is great to go on the website. Um, and that, you know, it's talking about their target clients, um, addresses, um, their pain points, um, and sells their services in a way that, um, reflects them, uh, in a, in a positive light, really. [00:16:25] Yeah. Yeah. [00:16:26] Sarah: Yeah. So, so you see the same thing is like, it can really be a, this idea. Oh, I need a website. But then once they talk to you or talk to any website designer, then they tell them, well, have you thought about, you know, who's your ideal client? How are you going to describe it? So it's like, it's this basically box of worms that all of a sudden gets. [00:16:52] you know, discover is like, Oh, I thought that was going to be quick and easy. And then I have, you know, all these other things that I now [00:17:00] need to look at and write about. [00:17:01] James: Yeah. Yeah. I mean, the planning stages is key with any website. Um, you know, sometimes clients will come to you and I used to have this a lot when I was starting out, you know, they'll say we need a website done in a week or two weeks or, you know, unrealistic deadlines and they're kind of rushing and they've got. [00:17:19] content ready and they're trying to create a website and they think that, you know, you can very easily create a website, you know, in a matter of a few days or a week and you can, but you know, it's like with anything, it's good to sit down and plan out, you know, the user experience, uh, wireframe and on paper, just, just even sketch out what, what kind of number of pages, the menu structure, uh, the calls to action, uh, what kind of information you're going to have, testimonials, um, All of that kind of stuff, social proof, um, and then layout, what kind of, what goes where, and think about that and spend time thinking about that [00:18:00] before you've done any kind of development or design. [00:18:03] That is a, is a must, I think now working with clients because we spend, we spend a good couple of weeks actually just, just on that. Um, when I work with clients now, uh, before we do any development work. [00:18:16] Sarah: Right. So take us into this user experience because you mentioned it a few times now. So, so what does that mean? [00:18:24] Take me on this journey. So let's say, you know, I'm landing on a website for the first time. Uh, I'm on the homepage. What needs to happen next? So take me through that journey. [00:18:39] James: Yeah, so when you're, when you've landed on a, um, homepage, for example, which is a, um, land, another word for landing page as well. So a landing page could be any page really on the website. [00:18:49] It's the first page that you're directed to. And often that is the homepage. But often you'll see a homepage and you'll see, you know, you've got the menu at the top. You've got your, um. [00:19:00] Items below it. So you would have like a hero image and you would have welcome to the website or whatever the company or person does on the website. [00:19:09] And then you'd have, you know, testimonials below it and you would have services, uh, what the coach does, for example, calls to action. Um, but it's. really mapping out clearly what goes where in terms of the information. So you want to be, for example, you don't want to be telling people about you necessarily what you do and how great you are. [00:19:33] You want to be talking about how you're helping them with their, with their problem, this problem solution. And you'll, you know, you, you've got a list of. your ideal client, you know, what kind of issues they're going through. Uh, for example, if they've, um, if you're in a corporate kind of coach, um, that's helping people that are coming out of corporate, the corporate environment, you want to say that, you know, uh, here's a, [00:20:00] this is what I do. [00:20:01] You know, are you coming out of a corporate job? Are you looking to start your own business getting into coaching, for example, and As soon as they see that at the top, you know, they know that this site is for them because people would immediately turn off in the first, you know, couple of three to five seconds. [00:20:18] If they don't see any benefit in, in, um, in the website and they'll just click, click off. So you have a high bounce rate as well. [00:20:27] Sarah: Yeah. It's actually in what we're just talking about this today in the humane marketing circle is the unique value proposition. You know, what it is you are offering To me, as the visitor to your website, how is it different from anybody else's offer? [00:20:44] And, uh, yeah, do I feel concerned? Like, yeah, do you speak to me or, you know? Yeah. Instead, do you just speak about yourself? And then I have to figure out if you're actually the right [00:21:00] fit for me. Um, [00:21:01] James: yeah, yeah. I think a lot of people make that mistake because. They want to say, you know, how great they are, you know, how many qualifications they've got, certifications, um, testimonials. [00:21:12] They want to, you know, literally tell the whole world about how great they are, but they forget about the client that they kind of helping. And what their problems are and really speaking to the client, you know, everything that you should be doing should be speaking towards your ideal client. And again, that's tied into the marketing side of things that you're aware of. [00:21:33] And a lot of web designers or graphic designers don't tend to think about that because it's a shame because a lot of web design and graphic design is quite separate from marketing. So coming from a background of both, I'm able to kind of use have both sides and think. You know, from a customer user point of view and think from a technical point of view, uh, and also from a design and colorful and making [00:22:00] everything look pretty kind of point of view as well. [00:22:02] So that it's a problem that I think we have in the industry where. In the whole kind of design industry where there's a miscommunication often between the marketing message and what you're trying to portray on an advertisement or a website. Um, there could be a misalignment there. Yeah. [00:22:24] Sarah: Yeah, I totally agree. [00:22:25] I think that the, you know, it's often a case in corporations as well, where they separate marketing from sales and, and here it's the same marketing should be part of it because that's essentially what you're doing with your website. You're not wanting to talk to yourself. You're wanting to talk to your ideal clients and everything you just said about the homepage. [00:22:48] I learned it's the same thing about on your about page, uh, on your about page, of course we think, Oh, it's about me. And yes, it is, but only in a second instance, it really [00:23:00] is again. Uh, people come to your about page because they want to find out if you're a good match for them. So they're really looking at the about page as a mirror much more than, you know, I'm so interested in this person that they don't know yet. [00:23:15] Right. And so it's kind of like just more like a checklist. Okay. Yes. This aligns this lines. Uh, and so it's the same thing for the about page. Um, so talk to us a bit more about the, uh, engagement. So. You know, it could be perceived that a website is a static thing because, you know, it just sits there. So how do we make it engaging, um, that actually people stay on it, first of all, you know, read our information and then maybe even go a step further. [00:23:50] How do we get them to stay in touch? [00:23:53] James: Yeah, I mean, One of the key things is not to put all of the [00:24:00] information out there in terms of content. So if you want to create engagement, for example, um, FAQs are a good example of this. So you don't want to frequently ask questions that you have. You don't want to sort of list them all out on the website. [00:24:14] You want to have options where people can click on a, on a question and they have a drop down and it tells them a little bit more about it. So anything that kind of people can interact with and engage with buttons that lead them on to another page, for example, that tells them a little bit more information. [00:24:31] So if you've got like a book, for example, that you're selling and you said, you know, do you want to buy this book right now? And then you clicked on the book and it just went to the purchase page. And it was just like. selling you the book, you know, from a buying point of view, it's not a great sales experience because you're not really giving them any more information about the book that they're buying. [00:24:51] So you want to create, um, almost like a sales funnel where you're, they click on, uh, to find out more about the book that you're selling, for example, [00:25:00] uh, how it can benefit them. Um, maybe give them like a free sample or demo, uh, That they can download like a PDF and then an option afterwards to then click and purchase. [00:25:14] So it's very much thinking about that user again, thinking about the user journey and experience rather than, you know, people are so desperate to kind of, you know, sell stuff, for example, or book a discovery call. And it's very much that you've got to kind of educate people. You've got to create that. Um, That trust, you've got to build that up, I think. [00:25:33] And you can't just rush into it. It's, it's, it's again, it's like us talking for example, now, and if we were at like a networking event and we met for the first time, for example, when you often meet people at networking events and, you know, they're just telling you how great they are and they're just like, do you want to buy my stuff? [00:25:47] Do you want to have a, let's book a call. Let's let's talk by my stuff. It's all me, me, me. And they don't really kind of create that opportunity where they, you know, you, you kind of. Meet them or add them on online or, um, go [00:26:00] to the website, find out a little bit more about them. And then a little bit later on, in the, in the kind of buying decision, you kind of decide that you want to work with them, um, rather than sort of rushing in. [00:26:13] It's kind of people kind of rush in. Um, [00:26:15] Sarah: yeah. Tell us how this would apply to the discovery call, because I like that a lot. So, so, um, and, and I'll share what I have in place, but yeah, I'd love to hear from you. Like, Okay. So I get it for the book. Yeah. How would you apply it to a discovery call? [00:26:34] James: So for a discovery call, for instance, you will, um, you've also got call to action on the site. [00:26:40] So I've got call to action. If people do want to book a discovery call straight away and they can click, you know, book a discovery call. So that's for people that have already made their decision. Um, so they've looked at your website, they've seen your homepage senior about page. Um, What you offer us is, you know, problem solution. [00:26:58] You can [00:27:00] help them with their, um, what their, whatever their problems are, issues are, and they've already made the decision to work with you. And they, you know, just click book a discovery call. So they're those kind of people are, um, sort of warm leads and they kind of, they're in that sort of. Uh, they want to buy from you and they want to buy what you're, what you, what you've got, but people that are, um, maybe need to be a bit more educated, for example, um, you'd kind of maybe I've got a few landing pages, for example, um, I've created for coaches where they could find out a bit more about me. [00:27:36] Uh, about what I do, the kind of clients that I work with. So it's kind of testimonials, social proof, um, talking through people, through, through the discovery process that I go through with clients. Um, and then they can, from there, they can decide to book a call at the end. So they can scroll right down to the bottom and then they can decide to book a call. [00:27:59] So those kinds of [00:28:00] people need, um, probably a bit more. educating and kind of getting to know you. Um, it just depends. I think if people are coming from online and if they've never met you before, then they're going to need a bit to know a bit more about you and probably add you on social media as well. [00:28:13] Follow you on, on LinkedIn and Facebook and Instagram, um, for, you know, at least a couple of months or, or, or whatever time period. And before they start working with you, uh, people that you've already met from online or networking or face to face networking, and they kind of know you and aware. The problems and solutions that you kind of solve. [00:28:36] Um, they're a little bit of more of a warmer lead. So they, they can, they just want to book a discovery call and they just want to talk to you. Right. Yeah. [00:28:44] Sarah: I would say the quality then also of this discovery, discovery call is, is very different. Um, if Someone comes to your site for the very first time and then just books a discovery call to me, those are often the clients [00:29:00] who just want to discover about, you know, website design. [00:29:04] Uh, so it's not like they are necessarily already. Um, on the gentle sales paths, like I call it that, that they don't know about you. They're not buying into you yet. They're just buying, they just need a website. Right. And it's like, Oh, this is one of them. Okay. Let me book a call. And then you're basically spending your whole time on this call, educating them, uh, instead of actually them, them educating themselves on their own time. [00:29:33] That's how I look at it. I'm like, well, I have all these things on my website. Spend some time there, you know, listen to the podcast, read the books, whatever, you know. There's a lot of information there. And then let's get on a call because otherwise, what often happens is we can spend our days on these discovery calls and then kind of end up being frustrated because, you know, people are just not there yet in [00:30:00] terms of where they are in their, um, sales decision. [00:30:04] Uh, and so that's, that's why often people who come to me and say, you know, I'm not closing. I'm like, well, you know, what do you have on your, I call them signposts. What do you have on your gentle sales path? Like your, um, like your templates that you're going to share with us for the landing page, right? [00:30:23] It's education like that, that then also leads to a better quality, uh, sales call. So, so yeah, I totally see that. Um, I also have an intake form. Where I didn't actually ask, you know, have you read, uh, my blog posts? Have you listened to the, so that I also come to this conversation knowing where they're at, because there's nothing worse than to be on a sales call and feel like being sold to, and, you know, and then. [00:30:52] After I do all this talking, they're like, actually, you know, I just want to talk to you and see how we can get started. [00:31:00] And so it's really good to pick them up [00:31:01] James: where they're at, right? Yeah. And also you don't want to be in that position of convincing them kind of thing as well. I think in my earlier days, I would often have to convince clients because, um, before I kind of niche down and work with. [00:31:16] Coaches and consultants and mentors and, you know, speakers and authors. Um, I used to work with quite a large variety of clients and I didn't really niche down in anything, so I didn't specialize in anything. So, um, I was seen more as a commodity. So, um, you know, it was all about price and it was all very much, um. [00:31:38] Yeah, fix it on price. So I'm kind of like, I lost track of where we were. Right. Checking around. Where were we? Sorry. Yeah, [00:31:46] Sarah: it's so important. Um, yeah. Any, any other things about the, you know, engagement and, and how to get more inquiries? Cause I think that's something that, you know, people [00:32:00] are really. Yeah, wanting to know more about, like, which part is content related and which part then is, like, we didn't talk about newsletter signups, right? [00:32:11] What are some mistakes you, you see there that, um, on websites related to that? [00:32:18] James: Um, I think a lot of times I think people have a newsletter signup and they don't really know what it is or, um, they don't really have a newsletter in place. So I think one of the key things is to have a just a mailing list. [00:32:34] Or a newsletter in place and tell people like, I've got one that's coming soon at the moment. So I'm just taking emails at the moment. So I actually don't have a newsletter at the moment. But a lot of the times people are just having a newsletter for the sake of having a newsletter. And I think you could have some sort of strategy behind it and know, because it is another way of bringing in leads. [00:32:54] Um, but it's not going to be straight away. Like, it's not going to be a, like, So today, tomorrow or next [00:33:00] week, you know, you you're still educating people about what you do. And it's again, it's the same with a blog on your website, you know, people come back and they will read your blog newsletters. So people are aware of, you know, your services, what you're offering, and they can see you on social media as well. [00:33:19] And if they've signed up to your newsletter, for example, as well, they see you quite active. So the more you're kind of, they're aware of what you do and who you are as a person, um, they, they have you in mind. So even if it's not for them, um, they will have you in mind for someone else. So as long as you're like that person that they think of when they think about sort of, um, You know, humane marketing, for example, um, and, uh, me being a web design consultant, working with coaches, um, you know, want to be like the first person that they think of. [00:33:55] So you want to have that, the newsletters were part of that sort of, that sort of [00:34:00] marketing strategy. Um, I think people don't often look at that hand in hand, like together, they just sit kind of separate. Um, but Anything that you do, if it's even if it's, you know, social media posts, um, uh, newsletters or blogging, you should always have like an end goal when you should always think about it from what, you know, what benefit are you giving to your clients? [00:34:27] Um, and it shouldn't really be just, you know, bragging about how great you are again with the website. A lot of times, you know, people are bragging about what qualifications or what things they're getting up to and what they're doing. As opposed to, um, how they're benefiting their clients and what kind of problems they can solve them for their clients. [00:34:44] Sarah: Yeah. Yeah. Thank you. So let's say, okay, we have designed this, this website, we have the content, uh, everything is in place. And then, I'm sure you're used to that, the client's like, Oh, I need to change, [00:35:00] you know, this copy again and, and, and this and that. When, when do you hand the site over and is there, you know, can we still change it? [00:35:11] I think that's probably a question that people wonder is like, okay, uh, I've heard of WordPress, uh, you know, how easy is it to then change the site [00:35:21] James: myself? Yeah, so it depends. I mean, if the client either wants content or design changes, um, I have a, um, maintenance, uh, package that I offer clients that for the upkeep of the site and, uh, updates as well. [00:35:41] Um, so that could be an ad hoc kind of basis, um, or, or they could, yeah, pay as and when they need it. Um, but ideally, um, I also do videos as well. So I do a video to show clients how to edit the [00:36:00] site themselves. So they've got like that on their dashboard, um, how to upload images and text and change all that stuff. [00:36:06] But it just depends on the client. If they're You know, it's like a lot of coaches are too busy, so they don't have time to update their site themselves. So they either fall into two categories, the one that, you know, they do have time and they would like to do it themselves, or they're too busy and they don't, they would like you to do it. [00:36:23] So it depends on, on the, on the, um. So basically [00:36:27] Sarah: it can be changed, it just needs time. Yeah, yeah. Or you can do it for them and, and well, it takes money. Yeah, yeah, yeah. It's always that equation. [00:36:38] James: But it should always be changed. I mean, I would do recommend for, you know, keeping a site regularly up to date, um, helps with your SEO, um, search engine optimization. [00:36:48] Um, you know, Google likes it when you've got up to date blogs and content on there. So a lot of times people will design a website, have it designed, and they [00:37:00] will just get excited and launch the website and make a lot buzz around it. And then within a few months or a year down the line, they've done nothing with the website. [00:37:10] So they've not added to the website and there's nothing new on their website. So from a search point of view, it gets ranked lower. Um, so the more engagement you've got on site, the more, um, people that are clicking on the site. So you want to constantly be putting content on the site and advertising on social media, for example, and plugging the site as much as possible. [00:37:33] Um, but it should always be Up to date in terms of content as much as possible. Um, but yeah, again, it's an, it's an additional charge. So once the site has been done and handed over to you, it's, um, it's an additional charge, it's kind of like. Decorating, for example, if this room that we're in, for example, if, you know, it's painted white, but if you wanted to paint it, you know, yellow or whatever, you know, there'll be an additional charge to purchase paint and do repaint the [00:38:00] whole room. [00:38:00] And then again, you want to pay it like orange or something or purple in a year's time. It's again, it can be done, but it's an additional. It's going to cost more time and money to kind of do that. Yeah, of course. [00:38:12] Sarah: So you mentioned, um, maintenance to me, there's two different things. There's maintenance, uh, which is kind of like updating the plugins and making sure it's the last, uh, and most recent WordPress, uh, addition, things like that. [00:38:28] Um, Or, you know, even backups and then there's updates, which is content updates or even design updates. So they're separate things like so like how much maintenance so purely functionality oriented maintenance does a website take once it's. [00:38:51] James: Yeah. So once a website is published, um, no matter what kind of software you're using, I mean, I build websites using WordPress. [00:38:59] Um, [00:39:00] if you could be using Wix or, or another software, for example, um, but it may certainly needs to be maintained in terms of security, uh, any kind of bugs that can happen on a site. Um, so it needs to be all anything plugin related that you've got any software that you use to kind of build, for example, if you've got, um, Um, I'm trying to think now, uh, scheduling software, any kind of, uh, appointment booking software, any additional plugins that are required. [00:39:29] If you've got Google, for example, or you've got Google site kit on there, uh, you've got Yoast SEO, um, on there. So you've got all these kind of different plugins, um, on there. They need to be kind of up to date and maintained. Um, otherwise they can kind of break the site as well. So if you've, uh, not updated a site after a while, if it runs into any kind of conflicts with plugin, um, Um, different plugins. [00:39:51] It can actually break the whole site. Uh, so you've got that as one issue. And then also you've got potential any, any site is vulnerable, [00:40:00] uh, online is vulnerable to being hacked as well. So, uh, twice to me [00:40:04] Sarah: already. So yeah. Yeah. So it's not like this. Thing that never happens. It [00:40:07] James: doesn't happen. Yeah. Yeah. So again, um, software in terms of security wise, um, needs to be monitored, monitored. [00:40:15] Um, so there's all that kind of stuff to kind of think about. And that's the more kind of techie kind of stuff. And that's the stuff that A lot of people don't like to kind of think about, but it's very important because obviously in terms of the longevity of the site, it's not nice to have a site that's being, being hacked. [00:40:32] Um, you know, so, um, it's always good to kind of, it's almost like insurance is always good to kind of just pay the extra to, to, to, to have someone do it. Or at least invest the time, you know, you could watch YouTube videos and learn how to do it yourself. But again, it depends if you want to spend the hassle time kind of learning that as well. [00:40:53] But it's the, it's [00:40:55] Sarah: the hassle of learning it, but it's also then the hassle of finding somebody who's [00:41:00] gonna fix your hacked site, right? Yeah. Where if you have kind of put aside some, uh, some for maintenance. Then that person somehow becomes responsible as well of, uh, having to fix the site or at least you'll come up with a fair price where if you just come to a new person and say, Hey, please, can you fix my site? [00:41:23] It's been completely hacked. They're going to charge you quite a bit to do that. [00:41:29] James: Yeah, yeah. Again, obviously with the backups, um, you know, all our sites are backed up. Um, content and design is backed up regularly. So if there is a problem, we can get back to a backup. Um, uh, so it's quite easily, uh, again, a lot of people don't back up their site. [00:41:49] So a lot of people, um, Sort of presume that's really done. And I've seen it in the past with clients that come to me and they've had cheap hosting in the past where they said, you know, they can get hosting for [00:42:00] like, I don't know, like 499, 599 or 10 pound, 10 or whatever it is a month or whatever it is. [00:42:07] And they think they're really happy with the hosting, but then they don't realize the fact that there is no added security or backups in place. And when something does go wrong, they All their content, everything is lost on the site again as well. And if you've got no backup of that all, um, you've got, for example, your blogs, if they're written in sort of Word documents and you've got them stored on, on your computer, it's good, you know, that's another backup. [00:42:34] Um, but again, you've got to go for the hassle of. You know, republishing everything, republishing everything and that sort of thing. So it's very, that's a hassle as well, you know. [00:42:44] Sarah: Yeah, yeah. All right. We want to end in a positive note, not in a, Oh my God, it's so scary out there. Um, yeah, just like everything. [00:42:55] Yes, everything can happen. It's, it's online and, and, and there is. That, [00:43:00] um, kind of tech stuff that, that happens. So, um, but yeah, like I said, let's, let's not end in a, in a negative note. Um, do you have a template that, um, you're sharing with our listeners? So. Why don't you tell us a little bit of what that is and where people can find [00:43:19] James: it? [00:43:20] Yeah, sure. Um, so I'll provide a link. Um, it's called the two week landing page challenge for coaches. So it's, um, a lot of people, a lot of clients just come to me that used to have, you know, trouble creating a landing page. And, um, I realized that I didn't really have. You know, if it's stuck in my mind and I like kind of can do it, but I don't realize that all this information was out there. [00:43:44] So I put it create like a template for people to kind of for coaches to download and very easily kind of put together. So, um, I'll provide the link for that. But yeah, it's just anyone else kind of. in the coaching space that needs to create a landing page to [00:44:00] sell a book that they're providing or um, a call to action, um, book a discovery call or any kinds of call to actions that they really just want to that specific key rather than providing it on the entire website. [00:44:12] They just want to specifically one pager, one pager. So it's a template that people can freely download. Um, and again, if you did want to book a discovery call with me and if you needed any help, I'm available to, um, help you out with any questions as well. [00:44:27] Sarah: Wonderful. Yeah. Thanks. We'll make sure we, we link to that. [00:44:31] And, um, yeah, your website is also in the, in the, um, in the text, uh, jamesmall. co. uk. Right. Uh, where are you most hanging out? [00:44:42] James: Sorry. And it's forward slash coaches to go on the actual coaching landing page. [00:44:46] Sarah: Okay. Great. And you're mainly on which social media platforms? So I'm [00:44:52] James: quite active on LinkedIn. [00:44:53] LinkedIn is probably the most best place. It's the best place to kind of connect with me and find out more about me and um, [00:45:00] just DM me and I'm always happy to talk. So. [00:45:02] Sarah: Wonderful. I always have one last question that is, what are you grateful for today or this week? [00:45:10] James: What am I grateful for today? Um, I suppose I'm grateful for feeling a lot better and being able to eat normal food again. [00:45:19] Uh, cause I've had a ongoing, I've had an ongoing chest infection for the last couple of months. So yeah, I did kind of stop working for a little while and I couldn't eat some foods. Um, so I'm, I'm glad that I got my energy back and, you know, I'm able to kind of, I'm out of breath and I'm able to enjoy food. [00:45:38] Um, [00:45:39] Sarah: which is a big deal. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. We don't realize it until we don't have it anymore. [00:45:44] James: Right. Yeah. Yeah. And I'm actually going to a Retreat this weekend, helping my friend up, um, we were talking about it earlier. Um, so I'm going to be helping them out in the kitchen and there's going to be yoga and meditation and sound therapy there. [00:45:58] So yeah, I'm grateful [00:46:00] for being able to kind of take part in that as well. So, um, delightful. So yeah, I'm grateful. [00:46:06] Sarah: Thank you. Awesome. Well, thanks so much for coming on to the show. Really enjoyed this conversation. Thanks, James. Thank you for inviting me. Thank you very much. Thank you. I hope you got some great value from listening to this episode, especially if you're new to business and are needing to build your website. [00:46:26] You can find out more about James at jamesmall. co. uk. And as he mentioned, James also has a gift for us. It's a coach's landing page template, uh, which you can get at jamesmall. co. uk forward slash humane marketing. Uh, this is also a page where you'll find the two week challenge that, uh, James mentioned when he was speaking, James mainly hangs out on LinkedIn. [00:46:57] So make sure to send them a message [00:47:00] there, connect with him and tell him that you listened. And if you're looking for others who think like you, then why not join us in the Humane Marketing Circle? You can find out more at humane. marketing. com You find the show notes of this episode at humane. marketing. [00:47:21] com 1 7 1, sorry, 1 7 0. And on this beautiful page, you'll also find a series of free offers, uh, such as the Humane Business Manifesto, the free Gentle Confidence mini course, as well as my two books, Marketing Like We're Human and Selling Like We're Human. Thanks so much for listening and being part of a generation of marketers who cares for yourself, your clients, and the planet. [00:47:51] We are change makers before we are marketers. So go be the change you want to see in the world. Speak soon.[00:48:00]

Jana Lai is a pint-sized pastry chef with an insatiable appetite for success. With her determination and fierce competitive spirit, Jana has fought through the competition scene, recently taking home second place at the World Pastry Cup as the first female ever to join the French team. Hailing from Australia, Jana began her culinary journey under the guidance of notable chefs Maria Lantelme, Shaun Quade, and Pierre Roelofs. But the call (and smell) of the pastry capital of the world proved too strong to resist, and Jana followed her heart to France, where she continues to hone her craft with an unrelenting dedication to perfection. Today, Jana serves as a pastry chef instructor at the prestigious Ecole Bellouet Conseil, under the expert mentorship of Jean-Michel Perruchon, MOF. And with her fire still burning bright and her sights set even higher, Jana shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. In this episode we discuss: How Jana first became interested in pastry The trip to Paris and the connections she made that changed her life How she got a job working for Jean-Michel Peruchon at Bellouet Conseil How she ended up on Team France, competing at the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie The rigors of training for the competition The excitement of placing second at the Coupe Three of Jana's favorite pastry shops in Paris And much more! Episode Sponsored by Guittard Chocolate Company We know the level of expertise required to succeed in pastry.  At Guittard, our family has been perfecting our craft for five generations.  We source premium cacao beans from all over the world to offer a variety of flavor profiles and meet any application need. Now these chocolates are available in an easy to use 3 kilo bag.  At Guittard, we focus on the chocolate details so you can focus on your craft.  Visit www.Guittard.com to learn more.

Do you own a vacation rental?  (Even if you DON'T this episode is for you!)   How do you make your vacation rental appeal to a broader audience, get more views and WAY more bookings while making your guests (aka clients) feel welcome without breaking the bank? That's the question we're answering in today's episode, but these tips aren't JUST for people blessed enough to have a vacation rental. These tips are designed for you too!    We talk about: * how to neutralize a sea of browns * how to use an area rug as an inspiration piece for the rest of your home's design * smart ways to shop second hand * what do about those yucky couch pillows and so much more!    // Links mentioned in show: // ~ If you want to book out your vacation rental and are wondering WHY it's not booking, give me a call: A Decorating S.O.S. Call will help ~ Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/design101group ~ Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com ~ Instagram: @figandfarm   Happy styling! xo, dani

My guest today is Danielle Postel-Vinay, author of "Home Sweet Maison: The French Art of Making a Home," which gives you a pretty good clue as to what we'll be talking about.  In Danielle's book, she encourages us to embrace the idea that our homes are our sanctuaries and a visual representation of who we are, which makes them very special places.  I'm so excited to share this conversation with you today!  (Replay from Feb 2020). For more info on the Slow Style approach to creating a home you love, go to littleyellowcouch.com This episode was originally aired in 2019 and it's one of my all time favorite interviews! Please leave a review of the podcast and let me know what you like about it and what you want to hear more of when we come back from summer break!

What home decorating style is classic, timeless, charming, cozy and absolutely NOT pretentious?    In this episode, I am sharing the Coastal Grandma decorating style. But don't be confused or turn off the episode after reading 'grandma.' This style is opposite of doilies and floral couches. It's timeless, classic, cozy, charming, inviting, delightful...the only thing this decorating style is missing is the wafting of chocolate chip cookies!  Coastal Grandma has been a 'style' that's been around for decades (since the 1980s), though more recently it's taken center stage because this style that renowned filmmaker Nancy Meyers has so beautifully conveyed in her iconic film sets now has a name. Any decorating style that withstands trends through three decades is a good one!   // Connect with me: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/design101group   // Work with me: // Decorating S.O.S. Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/book-a-call Design Done For You (many design packages to choose from): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/design-packages   Happy Styling! xo, dani  

Find More Episodes on PCA Overdrive: https://www.pcaoverdrive.org/brothers-of-the-brush-1 PCA Overdrive is free for members. Not a member? Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play and enjoy a 7 day free trial! Become a member: https://www.pcapainted.org/membership-resources/ Nowthen we're back, in this week's bobcast I chat with Gareth of Top Coat Decorating. After a making the jump to go self-employed Gareth is a few years in and loving it. You know the score by now! Kick back, grab your headphones get yourself a brew because its a long one and join us in this honest chat where we dive into various topics such as Chastising kids Decorator or footballer? Late to the party Missing the obvious red flags Taking any job that comes Know your worth, ignore everyone else's charging rate. How you present yourself Making people's day Bruce Lee quote Apprentices The 5am club Mental illnesses You know the drill by now, get a brew, pin back your lugs and give it a listen and give us (@brothersofthebrushinsta and Gareth) your feedback by hash-tagging #bobcast on Insta and we'll give you a shout-out back!

The psychology of colors in home decor! Creating cohesion, changing mood, and enhancing your environment. Share your thoughts! Click the link below that says “send in a voice message.” Contact: clean.simple.free@gmail.com or Instagram @clean.simple.free https://www.wix.com/blog/color-psychology --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cleansimplefree/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cleansimplefree/support

I am delighted to introduce you to the woman behind the rug and and linen brands Dash & Albert and Pinecone Hill.  Annie Selke is a true powerhouse of an entrepreneur and she's also a lovely human being.  I remember when I first first encountered her Dash & Albert rugs, years ago, when I was poking around in specialty home decor shops in Maine.  I thought to myself, wow, those are not fun and colorful, I'll be they will also stand the test of time.  And I was right!  Annie's aesthetic is classic and timeless and elegant, but it's also really, really fun.  Fast forward to this interview and my visit to meet her and her staff at her headquarters in Lenox, MA.  Her staff, by the way, love her, which says a lot about any business owner.  We met in her office and toured her warehouses and I also got to stay in her beautiful inn, decked out with all of her fabrics. For more info on the Slow Style approach to creating a home you love, go to littleyellowcouch.com This episode was originally aired in 2019 and it's one of my all time favorite interviews! Please leave a review of the podcast and let me know what you like about it and what you want to hear more of when we come back from summer break!

Toma Clark Haines, otherwise known as the Antiques Diva, has literally built an empire.  Over a decade ago living in Paris she started helping other ex-pats furnish their homes from flea markets and brocantes all over the city.  The thrill of the hunt was her hobby and her passion and soon it became her business.  A global business because there are treasures to be unearthed in every corner of the world!  She has a wonderful sotry, and even better she's a great story teller!  She's so generous in the way she shares and you're going to feel like you have a new, terrific friend.  I know I do!  For more info on the Slow Style approach to creating a home you love, go to littleyellowcouch.com This episode was originally aired in 2019 and it's one of my all time favorite interviews! Please leave a review of the podcast and let me know what you like about it and what you want to hear more of when we come back from summer break!

I'm preparing for my upcoming maternity leave and have been making headway on my book that I've talked about over the past few months.  If you have questions for me, make sure to submit them here because soon I will be going on maternity leave and want to get enough episodes queued up to sustain the weekly release schedule while I'm gone.  This episode, we discuss… [11:33] Refreshing a small bathroom (Penny)  [17:41]  Decorating a family room (Jen) Links:   Website: https://www.betsyhelmuth.com   Book: https://www.betsyhelmuth.com/my-book   Become a Premium Member: https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast   Submit Your Questions: https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affordableinteriordesign   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AffIntDesign  

The journey of customizing Le Papillon, my house and home in Bend, Oregon, since September 2019 has provided much opportunity for learning both about the actual and practical purpose of home remodeling and decorating but also for self-growth. Over the past nearly four years, an abundance of experiences, discoveries, lessons and ‘wow' moments have been collected which is why I wanted to share today's detailed and lengthy (90 minutes) episode with listeners of The Simple Sophisticate podcast. As I share at the beginning of today's episode, while it has been a dream of mine to customize my own home, I never actually planned to spend the past four years doing so, but the timing and opportunity presented itself to continue moving forward once my first "must-do" project (the kitchen) was completed, and now with the installation of the front porch screen door you see a glimpse of above, the journey is complete, and I am eager to share with you 33 lessons I have learned throughout the experience, so that you can confidently and more enjoyably take part in your own customization of your sanctuary that will, when you dare to trust what you discover and learn how to do what is needed, provide priceless refuge, rejuvenation, inspiration and joy for the life that brings you deep contentment. No doubt, the journey had its headaches, stresses and questions along the way (for example, when will the bathroom ever get done!), but I share here and in the podcast episode, without any hesitation, it was worth it, to be able to call home and live my life now in a home that works with me, nourishes me and helps me feel secure but also confident enough to try to soar and explore when I step out the door into the world. So let's begin! In the Show Notes below I have only included the 33 bulleted points and left the detailed conversation, examples and ideas solely in the audio section as otherwise, this post would have been very loooooong. To thank you for your patience as there was no new episode on the 1st Wednesday of this month, I have two Petit Plaisirs to share with you today, and I look forward to sharing those with you at the end of this post and episode. Now to the episode! ~Note to readers: Be sure to tune in to the audio version of this episode as I talk in detail about each of the 33 points below. ~Explore becoming a TOP Tier Member of TSLL International Community and discover the many benefits as well as read testimonials from current members so that you can begin viewing the exclusive content of all of TSLL's home tours that will be linked below and were mentioned in the episode. (There are one-time passes available as well.) ~I mentioned throughout the episode that even more tips for my approach to decorating as well as budget ideas were shared when I was a recent guest on podcast Decorating Tips & Tricks with Anita Joyce. Here is a link to that episode. ~The link to learn more about Rita Konig's interior decorating course offered on CreateAcademy. Making the Best Decisions for You 1.Patience is key for knowing what will work best. ~take the Office Tour here~ 2. If you aren't sure yet, keep searching. It will pounce on you when you do. ~Look for the foyer and entry (interior and exterior) house tour at the end of this month. 3. Choose an item (piece of furniture, window, work of art, item in your kitchen - the stove) that is the star of the room and everything else will support that. ~ La Cornue: Why This French Stove is the Best Fit for My Kitchen and Life (take a full tour of the kitchen as well) 4. Metal finishes don't have to be all the same exact finish, but they need to be in the same metal family. 5. Dismiss trends. Follow what speaks to you and makes you feel at home. Design from that space and you will be happier far longer. 6. Invest in the sofa, and recover high quality hand-me-down chairs. 7. Know how you live best in your house. 8. Choose color combinations that work well in Mother Nature naturally. Stick to a few colors in each room - not too many. Take a tour of the Dining Room and the Curtains, inspired by Provence. How to Frame a Room in an Open-Floor Plan. Working with Others (Contractors, Designers, Subcontractors, etc.) 9. Patience is also key when working with your many subcontractors, experts and contractor. 10. Buy as many of the items directly rather than have your contractor do so. It will save you money. 11. Make sure every item arrives that you ordered immediately upon arrival. If not, call and get it sent ASAP. The Arts & Crafts Guest Bathroom Reveal tour 12. Have pictures of exactly what you are thinking - design of tiles, placement of fixtures, style of curtains, etc. ~Tour the Primary Bathroom here. 13. Get ready to find your voice. You will need it. 14. Check each invoice to confirm correct itemization for charges for the retailer and your contractor's percentage charged 15. Be willing to live in your house or visit it everyday if you can to ensure quality of work and correct work is done - speeds up the process. 16. Don't take their word at face value. Come prepared. Know your house and be comfortable walking away and finding someone else. 17. Keep checking in. 18. "Man-splaining" will likely happen. Be prepared for egos to be bruised when you speak up. Do so with grace, but with strength. It's hard, but will help you sleep better. Skills that will Give You Options 19. How to choose and coordinate prints (wallpaper and upholstery). Take a Tour of the first room to be remodeled and redesigned - The English-inspired Boot & Basket room. 20. Lead the eye into the next room by creating interest visually. Take a tour of the Parisian Elegance + English Country Comfort Primary Bedroom 21. Details matter. Tend to them as you can afford. Small, Yet Significant Everyday Details at Home 22. Shop consignment and barter. 5 Tips I Learned during my First Brocante Visit (in France) 23. Invest in quality fabric for curtains, BUT keep in mind that you don't need an interior designer if you know what you want. This will save you money. Find a seamstress you trust and work directly with them. Curtains for a Reading Nook, English Cottage-inspired (living room) 24. Just because you haven't done something before, doesn't mean you cannot teach yourself to do it. 25. Wallpaper is powerful and immediately adds a signature to a room. Dare to do it. Start in a small room first to gather your nerve. ~Click here to discover how to Wallpaper all by Yourself (yes, you can!) What Makes Le Papillon Feel Like My Forever Home 26. Don't ask others to approve. Instead, look to those who understand design and ask how something works, then begin making decisions with this gained wisdom that speak to your taste. 27. Prioritize the entries of your home - the front (exterior and interior) and how you enter your home (from the garage, for example), if different. 28. Acknowledge where you spend most of your time. Start there. 29. Let the light in. 30. Create multiple Snug areas throughout the home (outside too). 8 Tips for Styling Your Own Snug and Take a Tour of TSLL's Newly Finished Office 31. Fresh flowers 32. Include details that make you smile. 33. Tech and clocks have their place, but none of them need to be glaringly obvious or obstructive. Similar Posts/Episodes You Might Enjoy: The First 15 Key Elements I Included in My English Cottage-Inspired Home, episode #341 10 Décor and Remodeling Tips I Learned While Customizing My Home to Create a Cozy Sanctuary Petit Plaisirs ~Foyle's War ~Seaside Hotel (originally titled Badehotellet) ~Explore more episodes of The Simple Sophisticate podcast here.

Elaine Boddy is a sourdough baker, cookbook writer and teacher, but mostly a sourdough ‘simplifier'. The key focus of everything she does, and shares, is to show how truly simply sourdough can be made. She removes the complication and unnecessary steps, and often the fear, that can come with making sourdough. Elaine shows bakers all over the world how they can easily make their own healthy, tasty bread, week in, week out, in their home kitchens, to suit their lifestyle and timings. She has a website, Foodbod Sourdough, a YouTube channel and a new podcast, The Foodbod Pod.   Website: https://foodbodsourdough.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elaine_foodbod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foodbodsourdough YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/foodbodSourdough In this episode we discuss: How Elaine fell in love with baking sourdough bread Tips on making a thriving sourdough starter and what flour to use How Elaine developed her master sourdough recipe and why it works so well Why she starts with a cold oven and leaves the lid on! Her advice on using pasta and vegetable water in bread Using hydration percentage to control the strength of the dough Tips on making and shaping baguettes without the bother And much more!

Kim Gordon is a designer, an artist and a business woman and best of all she's incredibly talented when it comes to designing dream homes.  Not the kind of dream homes that are filled with luxury items, necessarily, but the kind of dream homes that really fulfill us in an emotional way, a creative way, and even a spiritual way.  Kim doesn't shy away from the mystical, and get ready for that, because what I mean is that she connects your deepest desires with your intention for your home.  And then I'm telling you that everything just sort of works out magically in other areas of your life so I'm very excited to share her with you. For more info on the Slow Style approach to creating a home you love, go to littleyellowcouch.com This episode was originally aired in 2019 and it's one of my all time favorite interviews! Please leave a review of the podcast and let me know what you like about it and what you want to hear more of when we come back from summer break!

A beautiful, cohesive looking home DOESN'T have to cost a lot!!   It just doesn't. It can...when you mis-spend or act before making a plan. But it doesn't have to. And the best part? You CAN have a Pottery Barn style  WITH Pottery Barn pieces and STILL decorate your home on a budget...just like my client Alissa is doing as she transforms her living room.    Join us in this episode as a fly on the all as I meet with Alissa to discuss what to do with the alcoves that flank her fireplace. She shows off her brand new-to-her Room and Board glass front cabinet (that she bought on Facebook Marketplace) and we shop and plan together to design the other side of the fireplace. If you're curious how I saved her $3700 in a one hour conversation, here's the breakdown. An identical Room & Board piece that would have added symmetry to her space would cost $3000+. We said no to that. Of the credenzas she was looking at, with each "no" she saved $500 and $200 respectively.    Decorating S.O.S. calls are designed with YOU in mind: YOUR home, YOUR style, YOUR budget! Book your Decorating S.O.S. Coaching Call before the spaces run out this summer: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/book-a-call And if YOU think you're too busy...Alissa was doing this while hosting in-laws, throwing bridal showers, celebrating high school graduations, helping kiddos heal from surgeries and marrying off a son. YOU have time and you're worth it!    // Links mentioned in show: // Decorating S.O.S. Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/book-a-call Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ Facebook Community: https://design101group   Happy styling! xo, dani

Layers of Fitness #4: Decorating the Cake Hydration  Nutrition (Day of Racing) Specific Long Runs Race Pace Sessions Fast Racing demands vs. Marathon and beyond Why we can run into stomach issues What works for training? Why Carbs or King, and Calories are crucial Training your gut Products changing the market! What is a specific endurance run - it's more than race pace Refining your strategy Specific Questions? E-mail me: andrew@lifelongendurance.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/definingendurance/message

Windy Chien is an artist with several past lives which means she's one of those people you can relate to because her path in life hasn't been a straight line.  She's done many things, tried many things, had ups and downs, all before landing where she is today.  And speaking of straight lines, her medium as an artist has everything to do with lines... and more specifically, with the knots she creates out of those lines.  Windy Chen has just come out with a book, The Year Of Knots, detailing her 365 day long project where she challenged herself to learn and perfect one new knot a day and record her progress on Instagram.  I was blown away by the end result when I saw a video of her final art installation.  For more info on the Slow Style approach to creating a home you love, go to littleyellowcouch.com This episode was originally aired in 2019 and it's one of my all time favorite interviews! Please leave a review of the podcast and let me know what you like about it and what you want to hear more of when we come back from summer break!

Welcome to a special bonus episode of Decorating the Set: From Hollywood to Your Home with Beth Kushnick!  We’re celebrating the premiere of Insidious: The Red Door, Beth’s first horror […]

Welcome to a special bonus episode of Decorating the Set: From Hollywood to Your Home with Beth Kushnick!  We're celebrating the premiere of Insidious: The Red Door, Beth's first horror film that she's worked on, with this special bonus episode of Decorating the Set! This week, Beth and Caroline sit down with Adam Reamer, the production designer on Insidious: The Red Door. Adam was a wonderful guest with great insight into what makes a memorable and scary horror film. Insidious: The Red Door, Rated PG-13, is out TODAY, ONLY in movie theaters! The Interview with Adam begins at Time Code: 6:39. GUEST BIO: ADAM REAMER Adam's recent filmography includes Insidious: The Red Door, James Ponsoldt's film Summering for Sony/Bleeker Street, Michael Mohan's film The Voyeurs for Amazon Studios, and Catherine Hardwicke's Don't Look Deeper. Adam got his degree in architecture at Penn State University where he also focused on sculpture and art history. In New York, he started as a set carpenter and scenic artist for the studio photography industry, later managing design and construction for advertising and editorial shoots, retail environments, and events. After relocating to the West Coast and a brief foray into design-build architecture and interiors, he returned to the industry as an episodic television set designer and art director. Since then he has accrued production design credits across a variety of formats and genres. He is an active member of the Art Director's Guild (IATSE 800) and is represented by Innovative Artists. Adam lives in Portland, Oregon when he is not sailing the waters of the Pacific Northwest, but also considers himself a Los Angeles local. Follow Adam and Insidious: The Red Door on Social Media: Instagram: @ajreamer | @insidiousmovie Adam's Website (https://www.reamerdesign.com/) Insidious: The Red Door Website (https://www.insidious.movie/) ### For over 35 years, Beth Kushnick has created character-driven settings for countless award-winning television series and feature films. As a Set Decorator, she's composed visuals that both capture and enhance any story. Now, she wants to help you capture and enhance YOUR story. Join Beth and her co-host, Caroline Daley, each week as they go behind the scenes of Hollywood's magic, and give you approachable, yet sophisticated tips to realize the space that best expresses who you are. ### Follow Beth Kushnick on Social Media:  Instagram: @bethkushnick Twitter: @bethkushnick Website: DecoratingTheSet.com  Follow Caroline Daley on Social Media: Twitter: @Tweet2Caroline Website: PodClubhouse.com ### Credits: "Giraffes" by Harrison Amer, licensed by Pod Clubhouse. This is an original production of Pod Clubhouse Productions, LLC. Produced, engineered and edited at Pod Clubhouse Studios. For more information, visit our Website.

I've missed you guys! We're back this week talking all about decorating a space, interior design, and curating a cozy personalized home. Since I just bought my first home, this is the era I'm currently in getting all settled. We also catch up on the last month of living here on Cape Cod and go over all the changes I've made and are currently making on the house, enjoy!My YouTube channel http://bit.ly/33z6gnM (Gretchen Geraghty)My Instagram http://bit.ly/2VE0U7S (@gretchengeraghty)Podcast Instagram https://bit.ly/2Rt9VzA (@happyhrpodcast)For business inquiries email contact@tablerockmanagement.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast(00:10) Your Host Suzy Chase(00:21) Newell Turner(00:26) Mexican: A Journey by Design by Newell Turner(01:15) Diana Kennedy(01:30) Mexican(01:41) Diana Kennedy Mexican cuisine(02:00) Mexico(02:20) Newell Turner The Author(03:10) Mérida, Yucatán(03:15) Mexican The Book(03:50) Mexican Design(04:20) Next Career(04:37) Peace on Earth(04:54) Travel(05:28) Cultural Treasures(05:55) The Country Mexico(06:28) Getting To Know People(06:46) Stephen Drucker(07:32) The Book (07:40) Newell Turner Instagram(08:00) Drucker(08:25) A Visual Narrative (08:55) The Only Design Book Podcast(09:32) Susana Ordovás(09:45) An American From Mississippi(10:04) Newell Turner's IG(10:30) Understanding Where Design Comes From (10:42) University of Mississippi(11:12) Understanding Your Audience(11:47) Turner(12:12) Positive Response(12:50) Decorating by the Book Podcast(13:26) Baroque(13:52) Exuberant(13:58) Pyramid(14:16) Red Pyramid(14:26) Purples(14:31) Greens(14:46) The Podcast(15:02) Baroque Was Exuberant(15:30) Neoclassical(15:59) Book Cover(16:41) Diaz(17:03) Cathedral In Mérida(17:17) Paseo de Montejo (17:25) Palacio Cantón(17:34) Newell Turner The Author(18:11) Spanish Colonial(18:30) Spanish Influence(18:50) Cultural References(19:17) Courtyard(19:25) Indoor Outdoor Living(19:36) Convivencia(19:51) Art Deco(19:57) Mayan Deco(20:18) Deco(20:38) Maya Traditions(20:58) Mayan Deco Artistry(21:38) Relief Work(22:04) The Book Cover(23:16) Luis Barragán (23:49) Poured Concrete(23:51) Stone(23:53) Terra Cotta(23:57) Texture(24:04) Barragán Glass(24:32) Mexican Modernism(24:46) Color(24:54) Barragán Pink(25:10) Contemporary(26:00) Oasis(26:20) Center Courtyard(26:41) Mississippi(27:12) The Book Cover(27:30) Moroccan Architecture(28:10) Mexican by Newell Turner(28:38) The Moon(28:45) Storms(29:00) Newell Turner Author of Mexican(29:49) TNT3 on IG(30:30) A Stunning Book(30:42) Thanks for ListeningChapters, images & show notes powered by vizzy.fm.

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Let yourself surrender,  Into the rhythms of the night.   Let go of everything you've been holding onto.  The worries,  The tasks,  The future. Let them release from you, Like tiny grains of sand. Escaping through your breath, And dissolving into the night.  LONG PAUSE… Now let yourself be filled,  With hope and faith, Peace and love. Let them paint your dreams, Brushing their colors, Decorating your imagination.  LONG PAUSE… Relax… And sink deeper into your bed.  Feeling your body melt,  Piece by piece.  PAUSE… Soften your face, And relax your cheeks.  PAUSE… Lower your shoulders,  And open your chest.  PAUSE… Feel a warming calm,  Fall down your back.  PAUSE… Let your arms get heavy, And your legs release.  PAUSE… Feel your hands and feet,  Soften, And relax.  PAUSE… Breathe… LONG PAUSE… Sleep wraps her arms around you, And whispers that you're safe.  Feel yourself fall into her embrace, And surrender to the night.   Sweet Dreams, Beautiful.  

In 2006, while pregnant with her first son, Chef Nicole Patel made a batch of chocolate truffles as last-minute holiday gifts. To the delight of her friends and family, truffle-making became an enjoyable pastime for Nicole that relieved the stress of her corporate engineering job. In 2008, a serendipitous trip to the Texas Wine Country led to Nicole being the first person in Texas to make truffles using local wines. Thanks to her dedication and self-taught skills, Delysia Chocolatier quickly rose to become one of the Best Chocolatiers in the Americas, as recognized by the International Chocolate Salon and Taste TV. Nicole has most recently been named 2023's Best Chocolatier in the Americas with the highest honor, Six Star Award: Grand Master Chocolatier, an impressive designation she has received a total of ten times. Her most recent accolades comprise over 88 awards in total, among which are 20 gold medals and 22 silver medals. Notably, she has demonstrated unmatched mastery in the Spicy Chocolate, Hot Chocolate, Ruby Chocolate, and White Chocolate competition categories. Nicole now pairs the process efficiency skills from her Bachelor of Science and Master of Engineering degrees from Texas A&M University with unbound creativity in the kitchen to keep Delysia successfully moving forward. Nicole never could have imagined how her experience working at a Fortune 100 company as a supply chain, quality, and business process improvement expert would prime her for distributing her own products across the country. Nicole lives in Austin, Texas with her husband Rahul and their two sons, Sébastien and Colin. In this episode we discuss: How Nicole made the transition from a corporate career to chocolatier Juggling her day job with her chocolate business sideline The construction challenges of opening a brick-and-mortar business How she cultivates partnerships with other food artisans The big pivot: promoting virtual chocolate tastings during the pandemic How Nicole develops and maintains her corporate gift giving accounts Nicole's top tips for cleaning chocolate molds And much more! Episode Sponsored by  Dobla - IRCA We know pastry chefs are busy. Ordering from Dobla and IRCA means not having to make everything from scratch, and instead spending time assembling final products for sale. It means getting more products in one place, which cuts down on the time spent browsing catalogs, placing orders and visiting with sales representatives. That means you spend less time focused on the business and more time on the thing you love: creating succulent sweets and savories that will keep your customers coming back for seconds. For more information, visit www.dobla.com.

I'm really excited to introduce you to a new book written by my guests, Jill Singer and Monica Khemsurov. It's called "How To Live With Objects," and it's a compilation of many things: their philosophy and approach to design; a primer that introduces us to history and context around specific objects and schools of design; and an inspirational coffee table book that showcases the homes of people who have really developed a very personal point of view, aesthetically. If you are passionate about interiors, you need this book in your library. Here's my conversation with Jill Singer and Monica Khemsurov, authors of "How to Live With Objects."

It is my great privilege to introduce you to my guest today. Newell Turner is a bit of a legend when it comes to design and journalism. He's responsible for the formation of the entire Hearst magazine editorial division, heading up three big shelter publications: Elle Decor, House Beautiful, and Veranda magazines. He's just released a gorgeous new book called "Mexican: A Journey Through Design," which showcases not only his own photography but also his obvious love for his adopted country. The book is one you want to sink into and absorb the colors, textures, and exquisite details of various design eras throughout Mexico's history. But, if I do say so myself, this conversation with Newell is a pretty good companion piece because of how warm and candid he is. This has definitely been one of my favorite interviews I've ever done. Let's get to it.

Expenses can add up quickly while shopping for your new office. Allison details what you should save on vs what you should splurge on in this week's Ask Allison episode.  Sponsored by: TherapyNotes® To check out our free resources, including weekly worksheets, visit https://abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. For private practice support, join the Abundance Party at https://abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty. PS: Get 40% off your 1st month with coupon code SPRING.

Join Amy Woolf & Amy Krane ( and our dogs) begin an engaging conversation which will span multiple episodes about bringing color into your decor. We never stray too far from wall color which rears its head in almost every facet of the conversation. Should your wall and decor color tie into the architectural style of your home? Should you repeat an interior color on the exterior? How about how different should each room be? We cover all of this and more! Tune in.

This week we are talking about how to make the outside of your home look and feel as cozy as the inside of your home. Plus we have a listener question about how to handle a contractor who isn't doing the job right. Visit the shownotes at abeautifulmess.com/podcast and write in to us at podcast@abeautifulmess.com or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.   Thank you to this week's sponsor:   Get a FREE LMNT Sample Pack at drinklmnt.com/abeautifulmess Receive 25% off any Agility or Imunity mattress at shoptherapedic.com with code ABM Save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/abeautifulmess Use code mess at honeylove.com for 20% off  

My guest today is Anjie Cho, designer and author of “Mindful Homes: Create Healing Living Spaces with Mindfulness and Feng Shui.” What makes Anjie and her book so helpful is that she explains the principles of this ancient Chinese approach to creating spaces in a way that we can use in our modern lives and contemporary homes. Even if you're skeptical about alternative medicine (and Feng Shui is kind of like a diagnostic and curative plan for our homes), you're going to get something out of this episode. And that's because Anjie understands that not all of Feng Shui needs to be applied literally. Without spoiling it any further, let's get started with Anjie.

The Torah reading on the morning of the first day of Shabuot includes the Aseret Ha'dibberot (Ten Commandments). Is it proper to stand when the Ten Commandments are read? At the time when the Ten Commandments were proclaimed, all Beneh Yisrael stood reverently at the foot of Mount Sinai, and thus one deem it appropriate to reenact this event by standing in the synagogue during the reading of the account of the Revelation at Sinai.The Rambam (Rabbi Moshe Maimonides, Spain-Egypt, 1135-1204) addresses this question in one of his responsa, and emphatically rules that one should not stand during this reading. He writes that if we treat one part of the Torah with greater respect than other parts, we give the impression that only that section originates from God, and the rest is less important because it was not given by God. We believe that each and every letter of the Torah, and even each crown that adorns certain letters, was given by God to Moshe at Mount Sinai, and we must ensure not to give the impression that Hashem gave us only the Ten Commandments. Therefore, one should not stand during the reading of the Ten Commandments.One may stand during the reading of the Ten Commandments if one's father, grandfather or Rabbi receives the Aliya of this reading. It is our custom to stand as a sign respect when one's father, grandfather or Rabbi goes to the Torah for an Aliya, and to remain standing until the end of the Aliya. One may stand to give honor to these people if they are called for the Aliya of the Ten Commandments, even though generally it is improper to stand for this reading. In such a case, one should begin standing immediately when the father, grandfather or Rabbi begins walking toward the Torah, in order to make it clear that one stands for the person receiving the Aliya, and not to afford special respect to the Ten Commandments.There is a widespread custom to decorate the synagogue with fragrant flowers, branches and other greenery for the holiday of Shabuot. The Midrash tells that Hashem filled Mount Sinai with fragrant spices and plants for the event of Matan Torah, and we therefore adorn the synagogue with flowers and the like to commemorate this event. We use flowers and branches from trees for this purpose because on Shabuot we are judged with regard to the quality of the fruits.The Vilna Gaon (Rabbi Eliyahu of Vilna, 1720-1797) opposed this practice, claiming that it violates the prohibition against following the customs of the gentiles. Maran, however, in Bet Yosef, writes explicitly that this prohibition applies only to customs that are not based upon any rationale. Decorating the synagogue in honor of Shabuot has a sound rational basis, as we have seen, and thus does not transgress the prohibition of "U'be'hukotehem Lo Telechu" (Vayikra 18:3), which forbids imitating the irrational practices of the gentiles. Just as, for example, it is certainly permissible to wear a tie even though gentiles wear ties, because ties are worn for the purpose of appearing dignified, likewise, it is permissible to decorate the synagogue on Shabuot in commemoration of Matan Torah, when Mount Sinai was decorated with fragrant plants.Therefore, it is certainly proper to observe this time-honored practice and decorate the synagogue with flowers and branches in honor of Shabuot.Summary: One should not stand during the reading of the Ten Commandments, which is read on Shabuot. If one's father, grandfather or Rabbi receives the Aliya which contains Ten Commandments, one should stand in their honor as they begin walking toward the Torah, so it is clear that one stands in their honor, and not to give special honor to the Ten Commandments. It is customary to decorate the synagogue with flowers, branches and other fragrant plants on Shavuot in commemoration of Matan Torah, when Mount Sinai was decorated with fragrant plants.

Summer is quickly approaching and I am definitely not prepared. I'm honestly never prepared for the summer but this time I am blaming it on the fact that I am pregnant and the idea of planning a vacation in advance is not appealing.    We have two weeks at the end of summer where my kids aren't in camp so I am ready to get out and explore the world before we have a newborn again but we may just be spending the summer exploring the local beaches and finally finishing our home.    Last episode I shared that I have been working on a really fun creative project that has been on my mind for years and I am excited to finally bring it to fruition. This project is a book of personal essays about my interior design career, my journey, the highs and lows as I have been in the industry for 18 years now. If there's something you want to know more about, please send me an email at betsy@affordableinteriordesign.com with what you're wanting to learn so I can make sure to include it in my book.    Without further ado, let's dive into the mailbag.  This episode, we discuss… [8:58] Changing up the backsplash and counters in the kitchen (Mel)  [14:03] Decorating fireplace mantles (Kristin)  [20:46] Using wall decals is a child's room (Sara) Links:   Website: https://www.betsyhelmuth.com   Book: https://www.betsyhelmuth.com/my-book   Become a Premium Member: https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast   Submit Your Questions: https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affordableinteriordesign   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AffIntDesign

Decorating mistakes are part of the learning process, and that's how you improve. Today we run through a list of mistakes to avoid. Listening will make your home more beautiful, functional and save you headaches & money! This is our list, did we miss anything? Let us know. And if we have something on our list that you disagree with, that's okay too. Check out our new website!!! It's DecoratingTipsandTricks.com You can even leave us a voicemail. DTT DEFINES empire lamp shade We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. CRUSHES Anita's crush is this gorgeous Blue and white House of Hackney Anthro hand towel Kelly's crush is an Air BnB in the Cotswolds - let's all go! See the cottage HERE. SCHEDULE A DESIGN CONSULT Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll offer advice specific to your room that typically includes room layout ideas, suggestions for what the room needs, and how to pull the room together. We'll also help you to decide what isn't working for you. We work with any budget, large or small. Find out more HERE Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week! Anita's IG Kelly's IG Anita's blog Kelly's blog Kelly's Youtube Are you subscribed to the podcast? Don't need to search for us each Wednesday let us come right to your door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up! If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts. XX, Anita & Kelly DI-14:53 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is such a delightful episode thanks to my guest, stylist Dee Campling. She's just come out with a book called “Camper Heaven: Van Life on the Open Road.” And if you're imagining hippies living in VW buses back in the 70s, you won't believe how that lifestyle has evolved! Dee shares the many ways and reasons people are creating these homes on wheels, from decked-out ski chalet-style horse trailers to modest but beautiful, portable weekend vacation spots. But what's so great is Dee's enthusiasm for the whole endeavor. She's so wonderful to talk with that you're going to be inspired to buy a camper van by the end of this episode! Here's Dee.

In this episode we are going to talk about the misconceptions between being a designer and a decorator. We're going to discuss what people often think we do vs what we actually do, which is often quite different than people might think. This is an important episode because every once in a while we have a young person come up to us and say they wanna go to college to be an interior designer because of what they've seen on HGTV, but they don't realize how different it actually is compared to what they're seeing on HGTV. This episode should help you better understand what to expect and look out for if you or a loved one is thinking about going into this field of work. Interior designer vs decorator 8:00Interior design 9:00Can interior design be done by anyone? 15:50Interior design requires technical knowledge? 19:20Do interior designers push their own vision and not the client's? 21:30Do all interior designers have picture perfect homes? 27:05Is interior design something you can do from home? 31:35Do you have to be good at sales to be an interior designer? 35:50Is interior design for modest homes? 39:40“What I'm so proud of is that we can design this home, everything is finished, approved by the client, we can do all these drawings, put them in a drop box, and send them in the cyberspace and the cloud across the nation to Washington DC, or to wherever and a builder can build off of those documents. That's the technicality and where we shine.” 20:00https://www.instagram.com/alicelaneinteriors/https://www.instagram.com/alicelanehome/https://alicelanehome.com/https://www.facebook.com/AliceLaneHomehttps://www.pinterest.com/alicelanehome/https://www.youtube.com/alicelanehomecollectionsaltlakecityNews Letter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=HZENWY&g=PFcqV5