Podcasts about home decor

Text me your thoughts or questions on this episode!Myquillyn Smith is a lifelong home-lover, three-time guest, and the author of House Hushing — you might know her as The Cozy Minimalist. In this conversation, she walks me through backwards decluttering: her method for clearing a room down to almost nothing, living in it that way for a day or two, and only letting things back in once you've proven you actually miss them.Somewhere in the middle of it, I found myself naming something that's been rattling around in my head for years. Myquillyn trusts the gut — how does the room feel — and I love that. But I also love having one very literal, stopwatch-able way to check the gut's math: if it takes you more than ten minutes to get a room back to feeling right, you have too much stuff in it. Not too much by anyone else's count. Too much for you. I'm calling it the Ten-Minute Threshold, and once you start using it, you can't stop measuring every room in your house by it.We also get into her three categories of “soulful objects” — past, present, and future — worth keeping around, and why the goal was never to own less. It's to own only what earns its place.Support the show and subcribe here: https://slowstylehome.supercast.com! You'll have access to ALL full length audio and video episodes each week! Use code: style10 to take an additional 10% off your purchase at Aura House. Elegant diffusers. Clean, pure scents.  Support the show and subcribe here: https://slowstylehome.supercast.com! You'll have access to ALL full length audio and video episodes each week! Use code: style10 to take an additional 10% off your purchase at Aura House. Elegant diffusers. Clean, pure scents. Subscribe to the show to access future episodes! Going forward, we'll continue to publish 1 free episode per month.  If you'd like to have access to the other 3-4 episodes each month, please click on the subscription link, above. Take the quiz: What's Your Style DNA?Aura House + Slow Style Home: Elegant diffusers, clean scents, non-toxic. 

Karol Markowicz sits down with Zachary Kussin, real estate editor at the New York Post, for a wide-ranging conversation about journalism, New York City real estate, personal style, resilience, and the value of embracing who you really are. Kussin shares the unlikely story of how a Craigslist job posting helped launch his journalism career, eventually leading him from The Real Deal to the New York Post. He explains what makes real estate reporting such a unique beat and how years of hard work, unexpected opportunities, and a little luck shaped his career. The conversation also turns personal as Kussin recounts losing nearly everything when a seven-alarm fire tore through his New York City apartment building. The experience gave him an opportunity to rebuild—not just his home, but a space that genuinely reflected his personality, travels, and lifelong love of antiques, vintage jewelry, fashion, and design. Karol and Zachary discuss growing more confident with age, finding your people, developing meaningful relationships, pursuing unconventional passions, and refusing to change yourself simply to fit other people's expectations. Kussin also shares his philosophy for living a happier life: embrace adventure, pursue what genuinely interests you, take chances even when you don't know the outcome, and have the confidence to be yourself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A random exit on the way to Slovenia should have been a quick pit stop, but it turned into one of those travel moments that resets your whole nervous system. We followed a sign to a castle just seven minutes away, drove through a centuries-old stone arch, and landed in Gorizia, Italy, a quiet hilltop spot that feels like a hidden village inside a wall. We talk through what we saw, why it felt so magical, and how to fit this kind of “small detour” into an Italy itinerary if you are anywhere near Trieste or the Italy-Slovenia border.That surprise stop also sparks a bigger travel takeaway we love: plan around passions, not just destinations. From craft history like glassmaking to the most niche collector communities, the point is the same. When you travel for something you genuinely care about, the trip becomes more personal, more memorable, and way easier to bring home as real inspiration for your everyday life.Then we shift from Roam to Home with Amber Brandt, the Coziness Consultant, who helps us define quaint versus cozy and turn “I want my house to feel better” into clear actions. We unpack values-based decorating, asking the question under the question when you feel stuck, and practical design choices that matter fast: correct scale in big rooms, better lighting, layered texture, and curated collections that feel meaningful without becoming clutter. If you are renovating, redecorating, or just tired of chasing trends, this conversation is a grounding reset.thecozinessconsultant.cominstagram.com/thecozinessconsultantAnd mentioned on this episode: Glass Making Trail:“On the trail of the ancient glassworks of the Gorizia area”https://glassroutes.zrc-sazu.si/en/The exhibition in Gorizia explores the history of glass production in the Tarnova Forest, as part of the Interreg Glass Routes project.The Glass Routes project features a cross-border trail exploring the history of 18th-century Czech and Bohemian glassblowers in the Gorizia region and the Trnovo Forest.M is for MinimalismP is for PatternsIf this resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and share the show with a friend, then tell us what makes a space feel cozy to you.Wanna hit the road? Get 10% OFF your own roadsurfer adventure!https://link.roadsurfer.com/roamiesCODE: ROAMIES10And it means the world to us when you subscribe, rate and share our podcast.Alexa and RoryThe ROAMiesFollow us at:http://www.TheROAMies.com@The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and X.

Text me your thoughts or questions on this episode!None of the designers I bring on this show share the same aesthetic, and they don't need to. What I'm looking for is the Slow Style philosophy in practice, whether or not they've ever heard the term.I recently toured the home of designer Amy Dutton — a 1920s bungalow on the New Hampshire seacoast that she and her husband gutted and rebuilt while raising three kids. It turned out to be one of the clearest examples I've come across: without setting out to, she hit every one of the five design elements I talk about in my book, and all three of my design principles were quietly at work throughout.Subscribe to see the full home tour on video — the antique that still adjusts itself with the seasons, the design rule she breaks on purpose in two different rooms, and the values decision hiding behind a square-footage choice.Support the show and subcribe here: https://slowstylehome.supercast.com! You'll have access to ALL full length audio and video episodes each week! Use code: style10 to take an additional 10% off your purchase at Aura House. Elegant diffusers. Clean, pure scents.  Support the show and subcribe here: https://slowstylehome.supercast.com! You'll have access to ALL full length audio and video episodes each week! Use code: style10 to take an additional 10% off your purchase at Aura House. Elegant diffusers. Clean, pure scents. Subscribe to the show to access future episodes! Going forward, we'll continue to publish 1 free episode per month.  If you'd like to have access to the other 3-4 episodes each month, please click on the subscription link, above. Take the quiz: What's Your Style DNA?Aura House + Slow Style Home: Elegant diffusers, clean scents, non-toxic. 

We catch up after vacation and go rogue oin the conversation by calling their hotline at 864-982-5029 with your own stories or topic suggestions, and experience the authentic charm of two best friends who truly never know who's driving or where they're headed.Visit www.WesleyTurnerLiving.com to find so much more about all the things we do! Find The Podcast At Whosdrivingpodcast.comFollow Steven on Instagram at @Keepinupwithstevenand follow Wesley on Instagram at @WesleyTurnerLiving.  Shop our online store at TheNestedFig.Com  Find The Nested Fig on Instagram at @TheNestedFig We mentioned The Nested Fig App in this episode. You can Tap Here to get our app and join our live sales 

Text me your thoughts or questions on this episode!In this guest episode, I sit down with Ali Milam, managing director of Porta Romana, the British lighting and furniture house, to swap some of the best origin stories I've heard in years. If you're the kind of person who loves a historical novel about an artist or architect — the drama around who really painted the portrait, who sat for it, who bought or stole it over the centuries — this episode is going to appeal to you the same way. Every piece Porta Romana makes has a story like that behind it.Earlier this year, I got to live out a total design-geek dream and tour their workshops in the English countryside. This episode is me bringing you along.Subscribe to hear the full conversation: the museum exhibit that sparked an entire lighting collection, a sculptor casting mussel shells one by one, and an artist collaboration that started with draped fabric and ended in cast metal.Support the show and subcribe here: https://slowstylehome.supercast.com! You'll have access to ALL full length audio and video episodes each week! Use code: style10 to take an additional 10% off your purchase at Aura House. Elegant diffusers. Clean, pure scents.  Support the show and subcribe here: https://slowstylehome.supercast.com! You'll have access to ALL full length audio and video episodes each week! Use code: style10 to take an additional 10% off your purchase at Aura House. Elegant diffusers. Clean, pure scents. Subscribe to the show to access future episodes! Going forward, we'll continue to publish 1 free episode per month.  If you'd like to have access to the other 3-4 episodes each month, please click on the subscription link, above. Take the quiz: What's Your Style DNA?Aura House + Slow Style Home: Elegant diffusers, clean scents, non-toxic. 

Text me your thoughts or questions on this episode!In this solo episode, I pull a chapter straight out of my book — Handmade — and this time I'm not just talking about it, I'm living it. What started as one paint color turned into curtains, a pleated lampshade, an antique cupboard found on Facebook Marketplace, and a chair I'm already planning to redo.It's about something I don't think gets said enough: handmade isn't a shopping category, like “farmhouse” or “coastal.” It's a relationship — with a maker, with a place you found something, with your own two hands. And once you start seeing it that way, you can't really unsee it.Subscribe to hear the whole cascade:the vintage French fabric that became a bedspread by accident, the lamp I hadn't actually seen in years, and why I think failed handmade projects matter more than the ones that turn out perfectly. Subscribe to the show to access future episodes! Going forward, we'll continue to publish 1 free episode per month.  If you'd like to have access to the other 3-4 episodes each month, please click on the subscription link, above. Take the quiz: What's Your Style DNA?Aura House + Slow Style Home: Elegant diffusers, clean scents, non-toxic. 

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5 Ways to Save Money + 5 Ways to Find Extra Cash for Your Home Think creating a home you love has to cost thousands of dollars? Think again. In today's episode, I'm sharing 10 practical strategies that can help you decorate your home without blowing your budget. The truth is, having a beautiful home isn't always about making more money—it's often about making smarter decisions with the money you already have. We'll cover five ways to spend less when decorating and five simple ways to free up extra cash so you can finally buy that rug, lamp, artwork, or piece of furniture you've been dreaming about. If you're decorating one room at a time, working with a tight budget, or simply want to be more intentional with your spending, this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: 5 Ways to Save Money While Decorating Why every decorating project should start with a plan before you spend a single dollar. Simple DIY projects that can give you a custom look for a fraction of the cost. How shopping secondhand can help you find high-quality pieces with character. The best times of year to shop for furniture and home décor so you never pay full price. How Google Alerts, price tracking, and cash-back apps can quietly save you money on purchases you were already planning to make. 5 Ways to Put More Money Back in Your Wallet Sell items you're no longer using on Facebook Marketplace. Host a garage sale and turn clutter into decorating dollars. Press pause on one small splurge for a season and redirect those savings toward your home goals. Try a "no-spend month" to build momentum and see how quickly your decorating fund grows. Meal plan, use coupons, and reduce food waste to create extra room in your monthly budget.   ✨✨THE COZY HOME WORKSHOP ✨✨ 3 Steps to Creating a Home you Can't Wait to Come Home To September 9 - 11th 9:00am PST | 10:00am MST | 11:00am CST | 12:00pm EST  Register for The Cozy Home Workshop   // Other Important Links : // Become a Design Bestie by joining the newsletter: https://bit.ly/designbestie Email: https://figandfarmathome.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group  

What everyday thing or behavior is low-key gross?  Anna & Raven hear about some of the sneaky nastiness around us all! Have you ever given an Ex a nickname?  Anna's friend dated a guy with some rodent-like features, and the nickname that her friends gave him is pretty brutal! You're probably a motivated person, but what's the one thing you're super lazy about?  Raven never puts anything away, and Anna will wait weeks before unpacking her luggage, but one caller is capable of burning an entire day on this popular app!How much can you tell about a person, for better or worse, about how they decorate their property?  What's the dumbest thing your neighbors have in their yard? It's Middle Schooler News! Every week, Anna and Raven invite a middle schooler to report the biggest headlines!  This week, Parker joins the show!  If you'd like your middle schooler to have a chance to come on the show, visit AnnaandRaven.com!Anna believes she is a psychic.  She has the gift and can read the future! Producer Sophia puts her abilities to the test...It's Mommy's Margarita Friday! It's been a week! For all you do, and all you put up with this week, you earned yourself a reward! What did you do for your Mommy Margarita?     Do you have a recurring dream? Anna has been having one for years about one of the biggest stars in the world!Couples Court:Alec was invited to his buddy's wedding without a “plus one”. His girlfriend, Natasha, is upset about it. They've been dating for two years at this point, but the friend says that it's a “ring only” wedding because they don't have a lot of room, and the budget is tight. She thinks he shouldn't go. The friend says if you break the rules for one person, then they'll have to do the same for others and they just can't. What do you think he should do?8pm Question:  What everyday thing or behavior is low-key gross?

Galey Alix had spent 13 years building a career at Goldman Sachs when her life changed in a single day: she lost her job, her fiancé, and her health. In the middle of that grief, the home she had been renovating for a future that no longer existed became the start of something else.  What began as a way to heal turned into viral weekend room reveals, a TV show, and Galey Alix Design, a business built around emotional transformations, product partnerships, licensing deals, and a Shopify storefront where fans can shop her projects.  In this episode of Shopify Masters, Galey shares how she rebuilt her life through design, what Wall Street taught her about storytelling and sales, and why the best brands make people feel something first. Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

We bounce from new car excitement to the awkward realities of buying, selling, and getting upsold, then use those moments to talk about what good service should feel like. Along the way we share health updates, travel chaos, and a surprisingly heated grilled chicken sandwich take.Join the conversation by calling their hotline at 864-982-5029 with your own stories or topic suggestions, and experience the authentic charm of two best friends who truly never know who's driving or where they're headed.Visit www.WesleyTurnerLiving.com to find so much more about all the things we do! Find The Podcast At Whosdrivingpodcast.comFollow Steven on Instagram at @Keepinupwithstevenand follow Wesley on Instagram at @WesleyTurnerLiving.  Shop our online store at TheNestedFig.Com  Find The Nested Fig on Instagram at @TheNestedFig We mentioned The Nested Fig App in this episode. You can Tap Here to get our app and join our live sales 

Text me your thoughts or questions on this episode!While the podcast is on break, I'm digging into the archives and re-airing my favorites. In this one, I sit down with novelist and New York Times book columnist Danielle Postel-Vinay to talk about what a French home is actually for.It's about home as a vessel for your vision of life — not the self-focused idea of a home that simply mirrors who you already are, but something more outward: a home that carries what you value and offers it, on purpose, to the people who walk through your door. Danielle spent years studying this firsthand, from her teenage mentorship in an antique dealer's shop to her own French in-laws' apartment in Paris.We discuss how the entryway becomes an embrace, why the French salon is never once arranged around a television, and the story of the asparagus dinner that broke every rule and kept every ritual at the same time. Subscribe to the show to access future episodes! Going forward, we'll continue to publish 1 free episode per month.  If you'd like to have access to the other 3-4 episodes each month, please click on the subscription link, above. Take the quiz: What's Your Style DNA?Aura House + Slow Style Home: Elegant diffusers, clean scents, non-toxic. 

We start with a Monday chain reaction where a simple schedule turns stressful fast, then we dig into why appointments, home maintenance, and irrigation issues can wreck productivity when you run your own business. We also get real about health anxiety, big purchases, and the behind-the-scenes work that keeps our store, live sales, and travel plans moving.Join the conversation by calling their hotline at 864-982-5029 with your own stories or topic suggestions, and experience the authentic charm of two best friends who truly never know who's driving or where they're headed.Visit www.WesleyTurnerLiving.com to find so much more about all the things we do! Find The Podcast At Whosdrivingpodcast.comFollow Steven on Instagram at @Keepinupwithstevenand follow Wesley on Instagram at @WesleyTurnerLiving.  Shop our online store at TheNestedFig.Com  Find The Nested Fig on Instagram at @TheNestedFig We mentioned The Nested Fig App in this episode. You can Tap Here to get our app and join our live sales 

Text me your thoughts or questions on this episode!My conversation with Los Angeles designer Kim Gordon is about setting an intention before you design anything at all. Kim asks a house what it wants to be before she draws a single floor plan, and she treats the senses — not the color palette — as the true starting point of a room.This episode comes from our archives and therefore it's the full length version.  The podcast is on break for two weeks.  Subscribe to hear all of the new full length episodes!  Subscribe to the show to access future episodes! Going forward, we'll continue to publish 1 free episode per month.  If you'd like to have access to the other 3-4 episodes each month, please click on the subscription link, above. Take the quiz: What's Your Style DNA?

We bounce from brutal summer heat to a toe injury that hits at the worst possible time, then spiral into the oddly serious ways money, tech, and storytelling shape our daily lives. We also recap Palm Springs and the drive to Vegas, plus the little cultural words and habits that make the South feel like its own world.Join the conversation by calling their hotline at 864-982-5029 with your own stories or topic suggestions, and experience the authentic charm of two best friends who truly never know who's driving or where they're headed.Visit www.WesleyTurnerLiving.com to find so much more about all the things we do! Find The Podcast At Whosdrivingpodcast.comFollow Steven on Instagram at @Keepinupwithstevenand follow Wesley on Instagram at @WesleyTurnerLiving.  Shop our online store at TheNestedFig.Com  Find The Nested Fig on Instagram at @TheNestedFig We mentioned The Nested Fig App in this episode. You can Tap Here to get our app and join our live sales 

Text me your thoughts or questions on this episode!To hear the full episode and see the video, subscribe here.In this guest episode, I sit down with Julia Collins, a London-based art advisor and dealer behind Collins & Green, to talk about how to actually look at a painting — no art history degree required.Julia has a real academic art background, and by her own admission, it's “in many ways irrelevant” to how she looks at a painting. The pieces she loves best aren't always the most technically accomplished — they're the ones that catch her somewhere specific: a color balance, a blank face, a detail she can't quite explain. That's the whole method, and it's one anyone can use.Subscribe to hear us walk through 10 paintings as Julia dissects each one.  Subscribe to the show to access future episodes! Going forward, we'll continue to publish 1 free episode per month.  If you'd like to have access to the other 3-4 episodes each month, please click on the subscription link, above. Take the quiz: What's Your Style DNA?

Silver City, New Mexico doesn't hit you with one giant landmark. It wins you over with craft, conversation, and the kind of small details you only catch when you slow down. We roll into town for N is for New Wants, playing on the “nuance” we found everywhere, from downtown murals to handmade soap to a triangle table that somehow makes more sense than every corner nook we've ever seen.https://visitsilvercity.org/Murray Ryan Visitor Center 201 North Hudson Street, Silver City, NM 88061 575-538-5555 | information@visitsilvercity.orgSilver City MainStreet Project/Arts & Cultural District575-534-1700Downtown Guide Business listing: https://silvercitymainstreet.com/downtown-guide/. We map out a listener-friendly Silver City travel guide for a full day (and why Wednesday through Sunday is the easiest time to visit). You'll hear from Bryant at Birdwell's Coffee and Boba Tea about taking a leap into small business life, and from Laura Aubrey at June Junes on scratch-made ice cream, botanical teas, and flavors like wild rose without artificial dye. Then we sit down with Raphael at Whiskey Creek Zocolo to talk about the town's mining lore, rebuilding a venue during COVID, and how an eclectic live music calendar can shape a community.From there we zoom out to the landscapes that make this corner of the Southwest so special: City of Rocks State Park, the Gila National Forest, and the Gila Cliff Dwellings, plus easy downtown nature like Ditch Park. We also stop into the Grant County Art Guild Gallery to learn how a cooperative space helps local artists thrive.Also mentioned in this episode: E is for Energy | 282 | https://www.buzzsprout.com/263670/episodes/18826304D is for Doors | 281 | https://www.buzzsprout.com/263670/episodes/18742091C is for Color+ado | 280 | https://www.buzzsprout.com/263670/episodes/18660944B is for Bath | 279 | https://www.buzzsprout.com/263670/episodes/18579527We end by bringing it all home, literally and philosophically, with practical interior design tips for creating nuance without turning your space into a showroom: repetition without matching, contrast between old and new, breathing room, fewer larger pieces, one memorable surprise, and a home that tells your story. If you enjoy creative travel, small towns, and wellness-minded pacing, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Wanna hit the road? Get 10% OFF your own roadsurfer adventure!https://link.roadsurfer.com/roamiesCODE: ROAMIES10And it means the world to us when you subscribe, rate and share our podcast.Alexa and RoryThe ROAMiesFollow us at:http://www.TheROAMies.com@The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and X.

One wrong joke can turn a confident introduction into an instant cold sweat, and we lived it on the showroom floor. After a long break from recording, we climb back into Who's Driving to catch you up on the behind-the-scenes reality of running small businesses when travel, projects, and life all hit at once, then we rewind straight to Atlanta Market for the stories we missed.Join the conversation by calling their hotline at 864-982-5029 with your own stories or topic suggestions, and experience the authentic charm of two best friends who truly never know who's driving or where they're headed.Visit www.WesleyTurnerLiving.com to find so much more about all the things we do! Find The Podcast At Whosdrivingpodcast.comFollow Steven on Instagram at @Keepinupwithstevenand follow Wesley on Instagram at @WesleyTurnerLiving.  Shop our online store at TheNestedFig.Com  Find The Nested Fig on Instagram at @TheNestedFig We mentioned The Nested Fig App in this episode. You can Tap Here to get our app and join our live sales 

Text me your thoughts or questions on this episode!To hear the full episode and see the video, subscribe here.In this guest episode, I sit down with Chicago-area interior designer and author Maida Korte to talk about what happens when a “tight ship” personality runs headlong into a house that refuses to be controlled.Maida's new memoir, Gutted: How an Old House Remodeled Me, set out to be a book about renovating a hundred-year-old house in Woodstock, Illinois. What it became, she told me, was a book about giving up the need for things to be finished and correct on her own schedule — and what that release made possible in her marriage and with her four daughters.Subscribe to hear the full conversation: the sentence a stranger said about her house that made her burst into tears, the moment her husband asked if they would ever “saunter,” and what she'd tell her daughters differently if she could do it again. Subscribe to the show to access future episodes! Going forward, we'll continue to publish 1 free episode per month.  If you'd like to have access to the other 3-4 episodes each month, please click on the subscription link, above. Take the quiz: What's Your Style DNA?

Text me your thoughts or questions on this episode!To hear the full episode and see the video, subscribe here. In this Think Like A Designer episode, I sit down with Debbie Mathews, a Nashville-based interior designer and antiques dealer, to look through a curated selection of the rooms she's designed — from a sunroom in Belle Meade to a ranch outside Franklin, Tennessee.Every good client relationship starts the same way: the client names a problem and a few basics — a color they love, a piece they already own — and hands the rest over. What happens in that handoff is where a designer actually earns her keep, and it's usually invisible to everyone but her. This episode makes it visible.Subscribe to see and hear the full portfolio review: the sunroom nobody used until Debbie figured out why, the custom-built solution to a very specific bedside problem, and the trick she uses to bring a two-story room down to human scale. Subscribe to the show to access future episodes! Going forward, we'll continue to publish 1 free episode per month.  If you'd like to have access to the other 3-4 episodes each month, please click on the subscription link, above. Take the quiz: What's Your Style DNA?

Text me your thoughts or questions on this episode!In this solo episode, I'm going deep on one of the five physical elements of every Slow Style home — and arguably the most personal one: Heritage and Culture.It's about heritage as authorship. Not just the objects you've inherited, but the idea that your personal history — however much of it you know, however complicated it is, however far back it goes — is a story you get to write, edit, and hand forward. Most people treat their heirlooms as decorating problems. I want to reframe them as creative resources.In this episode, I show specific objects from my own home and the stories behind them, how to handle heritage when it's complicated, why the house itself has a history worth honoring, what to bring home from the world when you travel with intention, and the room in my house that proves you don't have to inherit heritage — you can make it. Subscribe to the show to access future episodes! Going forward, we'll continue to publish 1 free episode per month.  If you'd like to have access to the other 3-4 episodes each month, please click on the subscription link, above. Take the quiz: What's Your Style DNA?

Text me your thoughts or questions on this episode!To hear the full episode and see the video, subscribe here. In this Think Like A Designer episode, I sit down with Liz Williams, an Atlanta-based interior designer known for symmetry, elegance, and an eye for detail, to look through a curated selection of her portfolio — from a grand formal home on the Chattahoochee River to a barn in Madison, Georgia, that is rustic on the outside and quietly refined within.It's about the last decision most rooms never get: the finishing detail that takes a space from considered to complete. Not the focal point, not the statement piece — the trim on the pillow gusset, the tape on the curtain hem, the nail head on the wingback. The thing most of us talk ourselves out of before we ever try it.Subscribe to see and hear the full portfolio review: how Liz mixes comfort with formality, why she reaches for trim where most designers reach for nothing, and the moment a set of plain white lampshades became something worth remembering. Subscribe to the show to access future episodes! Going forward, we'll continue to publish 1 free episode per month.  If you'd like to have access to the other 3-4 episodes each month, please click on the subscription link, above. Take the quiz: What's Your Style DNA?

Text me your thoughts or questions on this episode!Want to avoid renovation regrets? I talk with interior designer Danielle Nicholson about the thing that causes more renovation heartbreak than bad tile choices or blown budgets: starting before you're actually ready. Danielle's book “Don't Start Without Me” is built around a single idea: the real work of renovating happens before you even talk to a contractor.  Or even a designer. Before anyone shows up with a truck. Before the showroom. Before the finish selections. Very specific questions related to your vision have to be answered first — and most people skip them entirely. Subscribe to hear the full conversation: what Danielle wishes every client would bring to the table, the mistakes she sees made over and over, and why “I just want to get it done” are the words that make her cringe. Subscribe to the show to access future episodes! Going forward, we'll continue to publish 1 free episode per month.  If you'd like to have access to the other 3-4 episodes each month, please click on the subscription link, above. Take the quiz: What's Your Style DNA?

Text me your thoughts or questions on this episode!In this Designers at Home episode, I tour the home of Jill Litner Kaplan, a Boston-area interior designer whose approach to decorating stopped me in my tracks — not because it's flashy or maximalist, but because of a single idea I couldn't stop thinking about after I left.  It's about how color palates emerge from storytelling as opposed to the "pop of color" advice that's been watered down into a band-aid solution. Subscribe to see and hear the full home tour with Jill — room by room, object by object — and a masterclass in what visual storytelling actually looks like in a home. Subscribe to the show to access future episodes! Going forward, we'll continue to publish 1 free episode per month.  If you'd like to have access to the other 3-4 episodes each month, please click on the subscription link, above. Take the quiz: What's Your Style DNA?

We're back after an unplanned 2 week break, catching up on travel, a full home store overhaul, and why online selling looked easy until we had to learn e-commerce for real. We talk trends, what's changing in shopping and customer experience, and the little things that randomly get under our skin.Don't forget to join our online community at WhosDrivingPodcast.com Join the conversation by calling their hotline at 864-982-5029 with your own stories or topic suggestions, and experience the authentic charm of two best friends who truly never know who's driving or where they're headed.Look For The Water Bottle! Tap Here For Hidrate Spark water bottle.Visit www.WesleyTurnerLiving.com to find so much more about all the things we do! Follow Steven on Instagram at @Keepinupwithstevenand follow Wesley on Instagram at @WesleyTurnerLiving.  Shop our online store at TheNestedFig.Com  Find The Nested Fig on Instagram at @TheNestedFig We mentioned The Nested Fig App in this episode. You can Tap Here to get our app and join our live sales 

Text me your thoughts or questions on this episode!What does a 2007 issue of Domino have in common with a room you'd design today? More than you'd think.In this episode, I dig through a stack of old design magazines — Domino, Flea Market Style, House Beautiful, Veranda, and Country Living, spanning 2007 to 2019 — and ask the question I find myself returning to constantly: what still holds up?We talk suzanis, suzanis (yes, still), the case for painting all four walls instead of just one, why the humble breakfast nook deserves a comeback, and what the best white kitchens actually have in common. I share my ongoing plinth hunt, make a confession about Country Living being my Bible in the late '90s, and make a gentle but firm plea for the death of the accent wall.If you've got a pile of old tear sheets, a half-finished vignette, or a dining room that could use some bookshelves — this one's for you.In this episode:What Domino got right about sustainability back in 2007Minimalism vs. maximalism — and why neither is ever really "out"The case for the jewel box room (powder rooms, butler's pantries, and going all out in small spaces)Layered window treatments, bed canopies, and other things that keep coming back aroundWhy I think the accent wall's days are numberedTreating your kitchen and bathroom like actual rooms Support the showSubscribe to the show to access future episodes! Going forward, we'll continue to publish 1 free episode per month.  If you'd like to have access to the other 3-4 episodes each month, please click on the subscription link, above. Take the quiz: What's Your Style DNA?

We go from petty pet peeves to real retail planning, mixing blunt grooming opinions with the behind-the-scenes work of keeping a home and garden business fresh. Along the way, we swap family stories, Southern sayings, and the kind of awkward text and social moments that somehow always happen at the worst time.Don't forget to join our online community at WhosDrivingPodcast.com Join the conversation by calling their hotline at 864-982-5029 with your own stories or topic suggestions, and experience the authentic charm of two best friends who truly never know who's driving or where they're headed.Look For The Water Bottle! Tap Here For Hidrate Spark water bottle.Visit www.WesleyTurnerLiving.com to find so much more about all the things we do! Follow Steven on Instagram at @Keepinupwithstevenand follow Wesley on Instagram at @WesleyTurnerLiving.  Shop our online store at TheNestedFig.Com  Find The Nested Fig on Instagram at @TheNestedFig We mentioned The Nested Fig App in this episode. You can Tap Here to get our app and join our live sales 

Hitch a ride with Shitz and Giggles this weel as we talk about trends from the High Point furniture Market and probably unintentionally offend some peeps. It's all in good fun though! Don't forget to join our online community at WhosDrivingPodcast.com Join the conversation by calling their hotline at 864-982-5029 with your own stories or topic suggestions, and experience the authentic charm of two best friends who truly never know who's driving or where they're headed.Look For The Water Bottle! Tap Here For Hidrate Spark water bottle.Visit www.WesleyTurnerLiving.com to find so much more about all the things we do! Follow Steven on Instagram at @Keepinupwithstevenand follow Wesley on Instagram at @WesleyTurnerLiving.  Shop our online store at TheNestedFig.Com  Find The Nested Fig on Instagram at @TheNestedFig We mentioned The Nested Fig App in this episode. You can Tap Here to get our app and join our live sales 

Text me your thoughts or questions on this episode!This week's episode is a little different — and honestly, a little vulnerable for me. After ten years and more than 400 episodes of Slow Style Home, I'm pulling back the curtain on what it's really taken to create this podcast, and why I've decided to make a significant change. I've always believed that what we choose to surround ourselves with reflects what we truly value, and lately I've been turning that same lens on my own work. I've reached a point where I need to ask an honest question: Is what I'm creating something you value enough to support? So I'm shifting to a mostly paid model — not as a sales tactic, but as a way to align my work with what it's actually worth and to connect more deeply with the people who genuinely feel that pull toward creating a meaningful home. This isn't about pressure or persuasion. It's about making an intentional choice (the same kind I talk about all the time) and finally being willing to stand behind the value of what I've built. Support the showSubscribe to the show to access future episodes! Going forward, we'll continue to publish 1 free episode per month.  If you'd like to have access to the other 3-4 episodes each month, please click on the subscription link, above. Take the quiz: What's Your Style DNA?

Text me your thoughts or questions on this episode!I keep thinking about how often we walk into a gallery already convinced we don't belong there and how quickly that belief starts to shape what we choose. In this week's episode, I sit down with gallery owner Liz Lidgett to talk about her new book “Art Is For Everyone”. Because collecting art isn't about having the right words or the right budget, it's about being willing to notice your own reactions and trust them. We talked about how your taste develops through exposure—by looking at a lot of art, by saying no without apology, and by getting curious about why something pulls you in. A good gallerist isn't there to judge you; they're there to help you translate those instincts into something tangible. And yes, we got into the practical side: price, scale, the mistake of buying small just because it feels safer, but what matters more is understanding that art isn't meant to match your room, it's meant to lead it. When you let yourself buy from that emotional place, you're not just filling a wall, you're creating a home that reflects you in a way nothing else really can. Support the showSubscribe to the show to access future episodes! Going forward, we'll continue to publish 1 free episode per month.  If you'd like to have access to the other 3-4 episodes each month, please click on the subscription link, above. Take the quiz: What's Your Style DNA?

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Discovering Love in Bloom: A Journey Through the Flower Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-04-24-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Sindre og Ingrid gikk hånd i hånd gjennom den travle blomsterhagen.En: Sindre and Ingrid walked hand in hand through the busy flower garden.No: Våren var endelig kommet, og solen skinte på radene av pottede planter som omringet dem.En: Spring had finally arrived, and the sun shone on the rows of potted plants that surrounded them.No: Den friske duften av blomster fylte luften, og fuglene sang lystig fra trærne.En: The fresh scent of flowers filled the air, and the birds sang merrily from the trees.No: Sindre var en lidenskapelig gartner.En: Sindre was a passionate gardener.No: Han hadde hørt rykter om en sjelden blomst som bare var tilgjengelig i denne spesifikke blomsterbutikken.En: He had heard rumors about a rare flower that was only available in this specific flower shop.No: Den skulle visst være prikken over i'en i samlingen hans.En: It was supposedly the crowning jewel of his collection.No: Ingrid, derimot, var mer praktisk.En: Ingrid, on the other hand, was more practical.No: Hun likte sterke farger og ville skape en varm og innbydende atmosfære hjemme.En: She liked vibrant colors and wanted to create a warm and inviting atmosphere at home.No: Mens de gikk nedover gangene, ble Sindre oppslukt av jakten på den sjeldne blomsten.En: As they walked down the aisles, Sindre became absorbed in the hunt for the rare flower.No: "Den må være her et sted," mumlet han for seg selv.En: "It must be here somewhere," he murmured to himself.No: Ingrid så på de strålende fargene rundt seg og smilte.En: Ingrid looked at the brilliant colors around her and smiled.No: "Vi trenger noe som virkelig lyser opp stuen," sa hun.En: "We need something that really brightens up the living room," she said.No: Butikken var full av folk som også ønsket å ta med seg våren hjem.En: The shop was full of people who also wanted to bring spring home.No: Sindre følte seg litt overveldet, så han bestemte seg for å spørre butikkmedarbeideren om hjelp.En: Sindre felt a bit overwhelmed, so he decided to ask the store clerk for assistance.No: Ingrid, derimot, lot seg fascinere av de livlige tulipanene og vandret av gårde for å se nærmere på dem.En: Ingrid, on the other hand, was fascinated by the lively tulips and wandered off to take a closer look at them.No: Etter litt leting med hjelp fra butikken, fant Sindre endelig den sjeldne blomsten.En: After some searching with the help of the store, Sindre finally found the rare flower.No: Men da han bøyde seg for å studere den nærmere, innså han at den ikke var så imponerende som han hadde trodd.En: But when he bent down to study it more closely, he realized it wasn't as impressive as he had thought.No: Den forsvant nesten blant de andre plantene, og han skjønte at den kanskje ikke var verdt bryet.En: It almost disappeared among the other plants, and he understood that it might not be worth the trouble.No: I stedet snudde han seg for å finne Ingrid.En: Instead, he turned to find Ingrid.No: Hun stod og beundret en fargerik rekke av tulipaner.En: She was standing and admiring a colorful row of tulips.No: "Se på disse, Sindre," utbrøt hun begeistret.En: "Look at these, Sindre," she exclaimed excitedly.No: "De er perfekte!En: "They're perfect!"No: "Sindre smilte, og for første gang så han tulipanene slik Ingrid så dem.En: Sindre smiled, and for the first time, he saw the tulips as Ingrid saw them.No: De var enkle, men likevel fulle av skjønnhet.En: They were simple yet full of beauty.No: "Du har rett, de er flotte," sa han.En: "You're right, they are wonderful," he said.No: Sammen valgte de en blanding av sterke farger som de begge likte.En: Together they chose a mix of vibrant colors that they both liked.No: Mens de betalte ved kassen, innså Sindre at det ikke alltid handler om å ha den sjeldneste blomsten.En: As they paid at the checkout, Sindre realized that it's not always about having the rarest flower.No: Noen ganger er det de vanlige blomstene som kan gi mest glede.En: Sometimes, it's the everyday flowers that can bring the most joy.No: Ingrid tenkte at det var morsomt å oppleve planteshopping med en som var så engasjert som Sindre, selv om målene deres i starten var forskjellige.En: Ingrid thought it was fun to experience plant shopping with someone as enthusiastic as Sindre, even though their goals at the start were different.No: De forlot blomsterhagen hånd i hånd, glade for å ha funnet noe som kunne lyse opp hjemmet deres sammen, perfekte for våren som nettopp hadde begynt.En: They left the flower garden hand in hand, happy to have found something that could brighten up their home together, perfect for the spring that had just begun. Vocabulary Words:passionate: lidenskapeligrumors: rykterspecific: spesifikkepractical: praktiskvibrant: sterkeinviting: innbydendeabsorbed: oppsluktmurmured: mumletbrilliant: strålendefascinated: fascinerewandered: vandret av gårderealized: innsåimpressive: imponerendedisappeared: forsvanttrouble: bryetadmiring: beundretexclaimed: utbrøtwonderful: flottecheckout: kassenrealized: innsåbrighten: lyse oppatmosphere: atmosfæreoverwhelmed: overveldetassistance: hjelpengaged: engasjertgoals: måleneenthusiastic: begeistretjoy: gledeexperienced: opplevesimple: enkle

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Text me your thoughts or questions on this episode!In this episode of the Designers at Home series, I take you inside the home of designer Jo Berryman, a space that, to me, perfectly embodies what it means to honor both history and personal expression. As we move through her home together, I'm struck by how effortlessly she blends old and new, preserving original architectural details while layering in sculptural, modern elements and deeply personal touches. What I love most is how grounded her approach is in nature; nothing feels overly forced or decorated for decoration's sake. Instead, there's this beautiful sense of rhythm, of organic shapes, of materials aging and evolving over time. It's a reminder that our homes don't need to be perfect or finished—they just need to feel considered, alive, and reflective of who we are. Support the showSubscribe to the show to access future episodes! Going forward, we'll continue to publish 1 free episode per month.  If you'd like to have access to the other 3-4 episodes each month, please click on the subscription link, above. Take the quiz: What's Your Style DNA?

Text me your thoughts or questions on this episode!Are you in the middle of a major life transition and feeling stuck between who you were and who you're becoming? This episode is for you.Whether you're navigating a career change, an empty nest, a move, or just a season of life that feels uncertain, your home doesn't have to sit on pause while you wait for things to settle. In fact, the in-between might be the perfect time to start.In this episode we're talking about why style evolves — and why that's actually a good thing. You'll hear the story of my own living room evolution (including a red couch, a blue chair, yellow walls, and what I can only describe as a kindergarten classroom) and the five hard-won design lessons that came out of it.You'll also learn:Why you're more creative than you think — and what creativity actually means when it comes to your homeHow to let go of what you've outgrown without guiltWhy buying things to match is a trap, and what to do insteadHow to think about trends so you don't get burnedA simple, low-stakes exercise you can try this weekend to start training your eyeYour home can reflect who you're becoming — even before you fully arrive. Let's get into it. Want to finally define your style? Grab your free worksheet and uncover your personal aesthetic!

Welcome to Decorating the Set: From Hollywood to Your Home with Beth Kushnick!  This week on Decorating the Set, Beth and Caroline deep dive into 2026’s Trends in Home Decor! From the hottest paint colors to hand forged black iron accents, Beth and Caroline cover it all! Join the Decorating the Set Community by subscribing to our Official Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/decoratingthesetpodcast)! Interact with Beth, Caroline, Producer Mike, and all of the DTS listeners! ### 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: BethKushnick.com Beth is the Decorator By Your Side and now, you can shop her Amazon Store! CLICK HERE! 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.

Jump in as Dylan rides along to give his side and confirm the chaos was real. Don't forget to join our online community at WhosDrivingPodcast.com Join the conversation by calling their hotline at 864-982-5029 with your own stories or topic suggestions, and experience the authentic charm of two best friends who truly never know who's driving or where they're headed.Look For The Water Bottle! Tap Here For Hidrate Spark water bottle.Visit www.WesleyTurnerLiving.com to find so much more about all the things we do! Follow Steven on Instagram at @Keepinupwithstevenand follow Wesley on Instagram at @WesleyTurnerLiving.  Shop our online store at TheNestedFig.Com  Find The Nested Fig on Instagram at @TheNestedFig We mentioned The Nested Fig App in this episode. You can Tap Here to get our app and join our live sales 

We catch up on birthdays, and we relive a Miami to Key West road trip that somehow includes a minivan obsession, a THC drink mistake, and a full-blown panic with a laundromat heat treatment plan.Don't forget to join our online community at WhosDrivingPodcast.com Join the conversation by calling their hotline at 864-982-5029 with your own stories or topic suggestions, and experience the authentic charm of two best friends who truly never know who's driving or where they're headed.Look For The Water Bottle! Tap Here For Hidrate Spark water bottle.Visit www.WesleyTurnerLiving.com to find so much more about all the things we do! Follow Steven on Instagram at @Keepinupwithstevenand follow Wesley on Instagram at @WesleyTurnerLiving.  Shop our online store at TheNestedFig.Com  Find The Nested Fig on Instagram at @TheNestedFig We mentioned The Nested Fig App in this episode. You can Tap Here to get our app and join our live sales 

Nate Berkus is one of the most recognizable names in interior design, known for creating homes that feel timeless, personal and full of story. In this conversation from December 2025, Berkus sits down with Jenna to discuss his book Foundations: Timeless Design That Feels Personal, reflecting on how his love of design began in childhood, the career path that took him from launching his own firm to national television, and the principles that help turn a house into a home. Plus, he shares how to create spaces that reflect your life, your memories and the things you love most, just in time for a spring home refresh. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We talk Steven's birthday vacation, and discuss who's more likely to...Don't forget to join our online community at WhosDrivingPodcast.com Join the conversation by calling their hotline at 864-982-5029 with your own stories or topic suggestions, and experience the authentic charm of two best friends who truly never know who's driving or where they're headed.Look For The Water Bottle! Tap Here For Hidrate Spark water bottle.Visit www.WesleyTurnerLiving.com to find so much more about all the things we do! Follow Steven on Instagram at @Keepinupwithstevenand follow Wesley on Instagram at @WesleyTurnerLiving.  Shop our online store at TheNestedFig.Com  Find The Nested Fig on Instagram at @TheNestedFig We mentioned The Nested Fig App in this episode. You can Tap Here to get our app and join our live sales 

Text me your thoughts or questions on this episode!In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Rachel Ashwell, and what stayed with me most wasn't just her iconic aesthetic; it was her mindset. We talked about her move back to the English countryside, her need for the rhythm of the seasons, and how she approaches her home as something always evolving, never finished. From embracing “leftovers” and layering pieces with history, to letting go of perfection and even her own hesitation around bold choices, she reminded me that a home isn't about getting it right, it's about letting it reflect who you are in the moment… and giving yourself permission to keep changing.Download the free guide to Define Your Signature StyleBuy the book, "Slow Style Home"Learn more at our website Want to finally define your style? Grab your free worksheet and uncover your personal aesthetic!

Darren Criss joins Sheinelle as co-host for the day as the two share their favorite things from the '90s in a game of "Flashback Faves." Linda Cardellini reflects on her first paid job on a children's horror show and shares details about the new series she's starring in, "DTF St. Louis." Plus, chef Anthony Vitolo cooks up a tasty lemon chicken and broccoli rabe dish. And, interior designer Mikel Welch shares a few "granny chic" home décor looks all about mixing old with new. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jump in and let's go! Steven is headed out on a road trip and leaving Wesley to keep everything going. And who's more likely to... Don't forget to join our online community at WhosDrivingPodcast.com Join the conversation by calling their hotline at 864-982-5029 with your own stories or topic suggestions, and experience the authentic charm of two best friends who truly never know who's driving or where they're headed.Look For The Water Bottle! Tap Here For Hidrate Spark water bottle.Visit www.WesleyTurnerLiving.com to find so much more about all the things we do! Follow Steven on Instagram at @Keepinupwithstevenand follow Wesley on Instagram at @WesleyTurnerLiving.  Shop our online store at TheNestedFig.Com  Find The Nested Fig on Instagram at @TheNestedFig We mentioned The Nested Fig App in this episode. You can Tap Here to get our app and join our live sales 

Text me your thoughts or questions on this episode!Interior designer Vera Blouin joins me to talk about her book, “The Reincarnated Room.” Vera sees the home as something that holds the history of who we've been, and through design, we can let go of those old layers and create spaces that support who we're becoming. We explore how materials, light, and texture shape our emotional experience of a room, and why staying “comfortable” can sometimes keep us stuck instead of helping us grow. It's a thoughtful conversation about how our homes evolve alongside us, and how design can become a tool for stepping into the next chapter of our lives. After our conversation, I slipped in some bonus content, a listener Q&A on what I do in terms of decorating between the holidays.Download the free guide to Define Your Signature StyleBuy the book, "Slow Style Home"Learn more at our website Want to finally define your style? Grab your free worksheet and uncover your personal aesthetic!

If you sent us a case about Pokémon Go in 2016, stay in line! You know the saying, "Justice delayed is justice denied." We attempt to clear the docket of some of our oldest, unanswered disputes. Should you go to a second restaurant for a separate dessert? Is it okay to want to be buried in a Fiat? Is teaching your children a secret family language fun or annoying? And, of course: should your girlfriend be ordered to come out and play Pokémon Go? If you spot yourself in these queries, PLEASE let us know how they played out, and come with us back…to the future! Have a dispute that you can't settle? No dispute is too small for the honorable Judge John Hodgman and Bailiff Jesse Thorn! Submit your cases directly to the court at: maximumfun.org/jjho Follow Judge John Hodgman on: YouTube: @judgejohnhodgmanpod Instagram: @judgejohnhodgman TikTok: @judgejohnhodgmanpod Bluesky: @judgejohnhodgman Reddit: r/maximumfun Please consider donating to Al Otro Lado. Al Otro Lado provides legal assistance and humanitarian aid to refugees, deportees, and other migrants trapped at the US-MX border. Donate at alotrolado.org/letsdosomething.   Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a member to unlock special bonus episodes, discounts on our merch, and more by joining us at: maximumfun.org/join!

We swap alcohol for THC drinks, revisit the scrappy years of our shop and wedding work, and spill a chaotic market story that proves humor keeps us moving. Don't forget to join our online community at WhosDrivingPodcast.com Join the conversation by calling their hotline at 864-982-5029 with your own stories or topic suggestions, and experience the authentic charm of two best friends who truly never know who's driving or where they're headed.Look For The Water Bottle! Tap Here For Hidrate Spark water bottle.Visit www.WesleyTurnerLiving.com to find so much more about all the things we do! Follow Steven on Instagram at @Keepinupwithstevenand follow Wesley on Instagram at @WesleyTurnerLiving.  Shop our online store at TheNestedFig.Com  Find The Nested Fig on Instagram at @TheNestedFig We mentioned The Nested Fig App in this episode. You can Tap Here to get our app and join our live sales 

Text me your thoughts or questions on this episode!In this episode of the Designers at Home series, I had the pleasure of visiting the home of Charlotte-based interior designer Hill Rondero. I first met Hill when she moderated a design talk I gave at Slate Interiors, and I immediately knew I wanted to see her home.  It's a great example of what a cohesive house can look like. Nothing in the space is trying to be the star; instead, everything works together. It was the conversation happening between everything: the vintage French pieces next to mid-century chrome, the tattered leathers beside rattan, the quiet discipline of a neutral palette layered with texture after texture. Hill proves that when you let materials, art, and collected objects do the talking, color almost becomes secondary. Her home feels calm but never boring, thoughtful but never precious—and along the way we talk about risk-taking in design, why texture palettes matter just as much as color palettes, and how the things you're most afraid to try are often the very things that make a space unforgettable.Download the free guide to Define Your Signature StyleBuy the book, "Slow Style Home"Learn more at our website Want to finally define your style? Grab your free worksheet and uncover your personal aesthetic!

We record on the road to Atlanta Market, taste-test McDonald's Big Arch burger, and break down how trends move from runway to living rooms.Don't forget to join our online community at WhosDrivingPodcast.com Join the conversation by calling their hotline at 864-982-5029 with your own stories or topic suggestions, and experience the authentic charm of two best friends who truly never know who's driving or where they're headed.Look For The Water Bottle! Tap Here For Hidrate Spark water bottle.Visit www.WesleyTurnerLiving.com to find so much more about all the things we do! Follow Steven on Instagram at @Keepinupwithstevenand follow Wesley on Instagram at @WesleyTurnerLiving.  Shop our online store at TheNestedFig.Com  Find The Nested Fig on Instagram at @TheNestedFig We mentioned The Nested Fig App in this episode. You can Tap Here to get our app and join our live sales 

Text me your thoughts or questions on this episode!I kicked off this episode right where so many of us get stuck: drowning in throw pillows, 50 open browser tabs, and a vague sense that something is just… off. I've seen it all—the accidental French country phase, the “eclectic with a touch of hoarding” situation, the guilt over meaningful heirlooms that don't quite fit. And here's the truth bomb: The problem isn't your taste. It's starting from a category instead of your own story. “Life informs style” means two things: your home should support how you actually live, and it should reflect your specific, one-of-a-kind life. Not a catalog's version of you. When you begin with what you want to feel—calm, grounded, inspired—you make clearer decisions with a lot less overwhelm. Even in tight seasons with kids, budgets, or rentals, beauty isn't a luxury; it's a refuge. Start with your story, and the room follows.Download the free guide to Define Your Signature StyleBuy the book, "Slow Style Home"Learn more at our website Want to finally define your style? Grab your free worksheet and uncover your personal aesthetic!