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#134 В чем плюсы эффективной системы хранения, кроме экономии времени на уборку? С чего начать процесс организации пространства и на каком этапе покупать контейнеры? Почему не стыдно признать, что в вашем шкафу не получается идеальная картинка из Пинтерест? Нужны ли вам баночки для специй и как найти свою индивидуальную логику хранения? Узнаем ошибки при дизайне и проектировании мебели, которые допускают все. Аня порассуждает о том, почему бывает так сложно расставаться с вещами, а Полина узнает, какие есть практические решения, чтобы спасти нефункциональные полки. Доверьте свои переживания специалисту. Скидка 35% по промокоду MONDAY на первую сессию в Ясно при регистрации до 7.04: https://go.yasno.live/monday0325 (с 8.04 скидка 20% на первую сессию)Реклама. ООО "Ясно. Лайв", ОГРН 1217700387442, ИНН 9703044223, erid: 2SDnjcGQALCГостья выпуска — Елена Третьякова, специалист по проектированию мебели и систем хранения https://www.instagram.com/lentamethod/ *Сайт Елены и ее команды по проектированию: https://clck.ru/3HCfZnВызов на эту неделю: сфотографировать зону в доме, в которой у вас не хватает организации; попробовать улучшить одно любое место хранения в доме. Больше полезного по теме в нашем ТГ-канале: t.me/mondaycast В выпуске упоминаем: Никки Бойд «Мой безупречный дом» https://clck.ru/3GmnWXДж.Карлсон, М.Гуральник «Remodelista» https://clck.ru/3GmnVWГретхен Рубин «Счастлива дома» https://clck.ru/3GmnaFЕкатерина Рейзбих «Душа квартиры» https://clck.ru/3GmndsДжулия Моргенштерн «Самоорганизация по принципу «изнутри-наружу» https://clck.ru/3GmnMi*Instagram принадлежит Meta, которая признана в России экстремистской и запрещенаmondaycast@gmail.comГруппа VK https://vk.com/mondaycastSomething Elated by Broke For Free https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_FreeCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/something-elated Music promoted by Audio Library

MOST POPULAR 2023 EPISODE (Re-issue): We are bringing our interview with Margot Guralnick – the Architecture and Interiors Editor at Remodelista and Creator of Dog Walk Diary – as the most popular episode of the show last year. As we all learn from our dogs about how to slow down and appreciate nature, like our Dog Walk Meditation series, Margot started realizing that everything around her could make for beautiful collages. She started to make them and now has an amazing collection of art from these dog walks. She credits Enrique, her canine companion, for changing the way she goes through the world.

We know "a picture is worth a thousand words," but investing in quality photos and videos is not usually top of mind for startups in growth mode.  In this episode, we speak with celebrated food and lifestyle photographer Erin Scott about the importance of having high-quality assets from the start and how to maximize those assets for the largest ROI. How to connect with Erin online: ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Intake Form link⁠ The Remodelista article mentioned in the episode ⁠link⁠ Episode key moments: Erin's entrepreneurship journey and trusting Photography for small businesses with budget constraints. Food and beverage photography techniques Food photography challenges and brand identity Branding, photography, and consumer insights. Client-creative team collaboration for successful photo shoots. Plantas Pod Credits Host: ⁠⁠Daniella Allam⁠⁠ Producer: ⁠⁠Jacqueline Smith⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Plantas Strategy website⁠⁠ For episode transcripts, go to the Plantas Pod website ⁠here If you have any feedback or questions about the podcast, email info@plantasstrategy.com

Coming at you today, a 2022 favorite starring two topics we're still struggling with: So you picked a travel destination…and then what? We're sharing the (only somewhat insane!) steps we take and the resources we love for planning a vacation. Also: Let's spend a moment discussing the late nineties/early aughts trends that are re-catching our eyes and the ones we think we won't wear again. Some reflections on the Miu Miu skirt ℅ this NYT article “Brief Encounters With a Micro Miniskirt.” When thinking about trip-planning, this Harvard Busiess Review article on "The Hidden Traps in Decision Making" and this installment of Val Monroe's newsletter came to mind.We love scoping out hotels on Welcome Beyond, Tablet Hotels, iescape, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith (hot tip, their write-ups of what to do nearby will also point you toward good sites, shops, and restaurants). We also check out the press section on a hotel's website, see if they've won any awards (which led Erica to amazingplaces.cz for Czech Republic recs), and use TripAdvisor and Instagram location tags to see some realistic photos of each hotel. For rentals, we search Airbnb and Vrbo reviews for terms like “noisy,” dig into host profiles for other properties, and remind ourselves that you can reach out to hosts with Qs.Our favorite guides come from Goop, Curbed (like "The 21 Best Things to Do in Milan If You Love Design") Eater, Sight Unseen, Remodelista, Afar, Here, Fathom, Stranger's Guide, and New York mag's “Steal My Vacation", and Cabana. The physical Wallpaper* City Guides are great, and 1,000 Places to See Before You Die by Patricia Shultz is a satisfying book to have + mark up. Are you embracing the Y2K revival (slash Olivia Rodrigo's Guts looks)? Share with us at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, or @athingortwohq—or join our Geneva!This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Find more weeknight dinner recipes at Pillsbury.com. Find wellness on your next stay at Westin.YAY.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Margot Guralnick works as the Architecture and Interiors Editor at Remodelista for her day job, but she also discovered a personal artistic outlet through Enrique, her dog. As they would go for their walks in the neighborhood of The Bronx, and being forced to go at a slower pace due to constant sniffing, Margot started to see her surroundings in a new way and find little pieces of nature she thought were beautiful. When getting home, she would transform these into artistic collages to showcase her finds. This became Dog Walk Diary, her ongoing series that she shares on Instagram with the world. Along the way, not only did she find a new love for nature, but she finally understood how transformative dogs can be.For more information about the episode, guest, and featured social media or links: www.dogsavethepeople.com/episodes/margot-guralnick - If you liked this episode, then please support our Independent podcast production, go to www.buymeacoffee.com/dogpeople to buy us a (virtual) coffee as a one-time donation or recurring monthly membership.

We have some follow-ups, ok?? Let's revisit induction stoves, slipping rib syndrome, living with longing, being in touch with your younger self, and, of course, jibbitz—specifically ones featuring a grandpa's face.    Oooh, has that induction cooktop convo heated up! Read this from the Public Interest Research Group on the Inflation Reduction Act (and $$$), this Bloomberg article “US Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health Fears,” an installment of Michael Thomas's Distilled newsletter “I Measured the Pollution From My Gas Stove. It Was Bad,” Alison Roman's Twitter AMA, and Remodelista's guide to compact induction cooktops/ranges.    To learn more about zankha, Lina Mounzer's Twitter thread (and the related Reddit post).    Speaking of dishware, Heller Vignelli's is back at MaMA Design Store! Read more about it here.   Kate's Butter, a Thingies award winner, changed its packaging :( :( :( More on the flattening of design from a Business of Fashion op-ed by John Whelan "The Revolution Will Not Be Serifised: Why Every Luxury Brand's Logo Looks the Same."    This Death, Sex & Money Podcast episode with The Daniels!! And Daniel Kwan's related IG post!!    Finally, how could we not to turn a corner on jibbitz after watching this TikTok of Liam Ryan presenting his grandchildren with Crocs and *jibbitz with his face on them*. Which reminded us of this WSJ story “When Grandma Is a TikTok Star and the Grandkids Are the Managers.”    Are there any topics from previous episodes you want us to revisit? Let us know at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, or @athingortwohq—or join our Geneva! For a whole lot more recommendations, try out a Secret Menu membership.   Download the free Zocdoc app and book that doctor's appointment. Let's do it. Get that good sleep with Boll & Branch—get 15% off your first set of sheets when you use the promo code ATHINGORTWO. YAY. Produced by Dear Media

#77 Поговорим о доме. Как интерьер влияет на нас? Какими элементами можно управлять, чтобы помочь себе расслабиться или почувствовать энергию? Поговорим с интерьерным стилистом и декоратором о том, что такое чувственный дизайн и узнаем, как совмещать функциональность и эстетику. Почему делать себе уютно нужно даже на съемном жилье и какие есть простые приемы для этого? Что поможет сделать дом отражением твоей жизни, вкусов и интересов?Аня расскажет, как порой мы придумываем себе проекты и дела, чтобы оказаться вне дома, а Полина порассуждает, почему не стоит бояться своей любви и привязанности к материальному имуществу.Вызов на эту неделю: купить домой пятничный букет, сервировать красивый завтрак, проанализировать сценарий своей жизни в доме, любимые места и желаемые чувства для каждой комнаты, поделиться картинками интерьеров мечты в нашем Телеграме https://t.me/mondaycastГостья выпуска - Нина Ценных, интерьерный стилист и декораторТелеграм-канал Нины: https://bit.ly/3UtJ30dОставить заявку на курс “Почувствуй дом” https://ninavaluable.ru/kurs По нашему промокоду PODCAST - скидка 1000 рублей. Промокод можно будет ввести при покупке после старта продаж (после 12 декабря)В выпуске упоминаем:Рум-тур по квартире Нины http://bit.ly/3XzeDfNГретхен Рубин «Счастлива дома» http://bit.ly/3VyXQYbЛ.Розенфилд, М.Грин «Дышите свободно» http://bit.ly/3XwzznLЭ.Хендерсон, А.Борсикс «Стиль. Тысячи приемов и хитростей для оформления любого интерьера» http://bit.ly/3ilITucДж. Карлсон, М.Гуральник «Remodelista. Уютный дом. Простые и стильные идеи организации пространства» http://bit.ly/3VdM71xКристофер Александер «Язык шаблонов» http://bit.ly/3zrxAqKДжоанна Гейнс «Homebody. Дом с вашим характером» ​​http://bit.ly/3F72dVaФрида Рамстедт «Будьте как дома» http://bit.ly/3Ezq9z2Люси Уорсли «Английский дом. Интимная история» http://bit.ly/3OFIkrqСкачать постеры в хорошем качестве:https://homelly.art/https://unsplash.com/******Предложить тему выпуска, скачать полезные бесплатные материалы: https://taplink.cc/monday_castmondaycast@gmail.comVK https://vk.com/mondaycastTelegram https://t.me/mondaycast******Something Elated by Broke For Free https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_FreeCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/something-elated Music promoted by Audio Library

It's all about organization this week. Julie Carlson, the founder and editor of the home site Remodelista, shares tips, hacks, and design ideas for making the most out of your kitchen. Then, senior editor Amiel Stanek goes deep on cleaning your freezer, and tackling your cluttered drawers and cabinets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So you picked a travel destination…and then what? We're sharing the (only somewhat insane!) steps we take and the resources we love for planning a vacation. Also: Let's spend a moment discussing the late nineties/early aughts trends that are re-catching our eyes and the ones we think we won't wear again.    Some reflections on the Miu Miu skirt ℅ this NYT article “Brief Encounters With a Micro Miniskirt.”    When thinking about trip-planning, this Harvard Busiess Review article on "The Hidden Traps in Decision Making" and this installment of Val Monroe's newsletter came to mind.   We love scoping out hotels on Welcome Beyond, Tablet Hotels, iescape, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith (hot tip, their write-ups of what to do nearby will also point you toward good sites, shops, and restaurants). We also check out the press section on a hotel's website, see if they've won any awards (which led Erica to amazingplaces.cz for Czech Republic recs), and use TripAdvisor and Instagram location tags to see some realistic photos of each hotel. For rentals, we search Airbnb and Vrbo reviews for terms like “noisy,” dig into host profiles for other properties, and remind ourselves that you can reach out to hosts with Qs.   Our favorite guides come from Goop, Curbed (like "The 21 Best Things to Do in Milan If You Love Design") Eater, Sight Unseen, Remodelista, Afar, Here, Fathom, Stranger's Guide, and New York mag's “Steal My Vacation", and Cabana. The physical Wallpaper* City Guides are great, and 1,000 Places to See Before You Die by Patricia Shultz is a satisfying book to have + mark up.     Share your planning tips and the trends you're retreading (or rejecting) with us at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, or @athingortwohq. For many more recommendations, try out a Secret Menu membership.   Seek out BetterHelp for professional counseling and take 10% off your first month with our link. Download Best Fiends—for free—on the App Store or Google Play. Entertain and educate kids with Little Passports and get 20% off when you use our link. YAY. Produced by Dear Media

Erin is a food, beverage, and lifestyle photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She's inspired by honest food, real people, and the magic of light. She approaches every project with enthusiasm, flexibility, and a collaborative spirit. With experience in all aspects of the multifaceted world of food and lifestyle photography, she welcomes projects of all scopes and sizes - from independently photographing, cooking, styling in her garden studio (featured in Remodelista + images below), to shooting on location, to bringing together creative teams for extensive editorial and commercial shoots. Erin comes to food photography as a passionate eater, veggie gardener, and cook. Erin has photographed over 30 books and authored her own cookbook as well. Erin's book, which she wrote, shot and styled, was published by Rodale Books in 2014. Erin has also been a Good Food Awards judge for the past 3 years. Her recipes and photography have been featured on Food 52, Saveur, Design Sponge, Huffington Post, Edible San Francisco, Lonny, Jamie Oliver, 7x7, The San Francisco Chronicle, Sunset Magazine, Cottages + Bungalows, Cherry Bomb, Refinery 29, Architctural Digest, and Gestalten Books. SELECT CLIENT LIST Peet's Coffee | Real Simple | Good Eggs | Annie's Homegrown | Williams-Sonoma | Artisan Books | Sunbasket | Chronicle Books | Caliva | Stasher | Nowadays | Mixt | Alice Waters | Bryant Terry | Coyuchi | Ten Speed Press | Rizzoli Books | Kitchen Toke | Flowerland | Fun Uncle | Cherry Bombe Magazine | The Edible Schoolyard | Forager Project | Om Edibles | Lucky Peach | Pine Ridge Vineyards | Roost Books | Redwood Hill Farm | Well | Traditional Medicinals | Green Valley Creamery | Brava Oven | Kinfolk | Duncan Channon | S-Shots | Weldon Owen | Homestead Design Collective | Rodale Books | Deli | Fernway Foods | Meyenberg Goat Milk | True Story Foods | Sarah Kersten | Rodale | Bull Valley Roadhouse + Hotel Burlington | Yamasa | Pereira O'Dell | Edible Communities | Tassajara Zen Mountain Retreat | Trinity Brand Group | Copow | Seghesio Family Vineyards | SF Chronicle | Enzo's Table Cookbook:Yummy Supper: 100 Fresh, Luscious & Honest Recipes from a Gluten-Free Omnivore: A Cookbook https://www.amazon.com/Yummy-Supper-Luscious-Gluten-Free-Omnivore-ebook/dp/B00GG0UZN0 Erin Scott Photography: https://www.erinscottstudio.com/ This episode is sponsored by Culinary Historians of Northern California, a Bay Area educational group dedicated to the study of food, drink, and culture in human history. To learn more about this organization and their work, please visit their website at www.chnorcal.org If you follow my podcast and enjoy it, I'm on @buymeacoffee. If you like my work, you can buy me a coffee and share your thoughts

Tara Mangini is one half of the supremely talented and sought out home design duo known as Jersey Ice Cream Co. For years, she and her partner, Percy Bright would move into old homes and hotels for months at a time, remaking and remodeling them in their signature style. They have been featured in the NY Times, GQ, Architectural Digest, Elle, and countless design blogs such as Remodelista, Apartment Therapy, and Design Sponge. I have been fortunate to know Tara since our days at the University of Delaware, where we were close friends because of our time together in our a cappella group, The Deltones. In this episode, Tara shares about how she never really saw "success" coming, and how she still battles limiting beliefs even after what most would consider a pretty damn successful early career.I also challenge Tara in her story about how her life has unfolded thus far, asking her to look beyond giving external events all the credit, seeing if she can take responsibility and claim the truth about herself for how well her professional creative career has turned out so far. And we talk about miracles and fishing and freedom too. See more of Tara (and Percy)'s work at www.jerseyicecreamco.com More from This Naked Voice at www.thisnakedvoice.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/JoeyCardella?locale.x=en_US)

Home ownership is part of the American Dream and to some that means having the biggest house on the block. While the size of one’s home is truly a matter of preference, today we’re going to explore the benefits of living small.  With larger homes comes the responsibility of maintenance and upkeep which takes up time and money, especially if you have a busy life-plus there’s  pressure to fill the space with more stuff- so perhaps on the home front…bigger isn’t always better. Today’s guest Laura Fenton is the author of The Little Book of Living Small and the former lifestyle director at Parents magazine, where she oversaw all the home content for the publication.  A writer with more than fifteen years of experience, her work has appeared in major publications including Better Homes & Gardens, Country Living, Good Housekeeping, and on leading home websites including Remodelista, HGTV.com, ElleDecor.com, Curbed, and Refinery29.  Through her writing she has explored the topic of living small for more than a decade. She lives small with her husband, a photographer, and their son in Queens, New York. Her book The Little Book of Living Small is A comprehensive guide to small-space secrets and real-life solutions for living in 1,200 square feet or less- but today we’ll also cover if it’s possible to “live small” in our existing spaces. By the end of this class you’ll have actionable tips for down-sizing, motivation for making changes in your everyday life, and advice for maximizing your square footage. FIND LAURA: Instagram: @Laura.alice.fenton Book: The Little Book of Living Small  HOME SCHOOL’D COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/homeschooldpodcast HOME SCHOOL’D INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/homeschooldpodcast/ HOME SCHOOL’D BLOG + SHOWNOTES: https://homeschooldpodcast.com AARON MASSEY’S SITE: https://www.mrfixitdiy.com TRACY PENDERGAST’S SITE: https://hey-tracy.com  

Did you know that poppies were Christopher Lloyd's his favorite flower?  In his short essay about poppies, he introduces 'Goliath' poppies which grow to 4 feet tall and offer the largest blooms of any poppy.   Lloyd wrote about the blooms saying, "They are rich crimson, which is as exciting as scarlet. In choosing plant neighbors to vie with it, I have been best pleased with an equally bright and pure yellow giant buttercup. Ranunculus acris ‘Stevenii.’ It is, however, shocking to discover that there are some gardeners (and non -gardeners) of congenitally weak and palsied constitution who do not like strong colors and who even pride themselves, as a class apart, on their good taste. The good-taste brigade can only think comfortably in terms of color harmonies and of soft and soothing pastel shades." Oh, how it pains the heart to be called out by Christopher Lloyd, doesn't it? Well, even though he thinks we're too meek when it comes to color in the garden, we are in violent agreement when it comes to procurement. You'll love this little snippet about how he came to own the poppy "Beauty Queen": "I took a fancy to ‘Beauty Queen’ in a friend’s garden in Scotland in June, when it was flowering, and received permission to take a piece. When you see a plant that you must have, the answer to the question “Would you like some at the right time? should be “I’d rather have it now,” right time or not. Otherwise, the right time will surely slip by, the transference of the coveted piece from central Scotland to the south of England (or from California to Maine) will be in convenient, and all you’ll have is a gnawing gap in the pit of your wish-world."   Brevities #OTD  It was on this day in 1703 that Daniel Defoe was made to stand in the pillory in front of the temple bar.  The pillory was basically a stockade; the hands and head would be caught between two large beams of wood. It was a horrible punishment. It was usually reserved for the most hideous crimes. When Dafoe was convicted of sedition, the crowds did their best to show their support; they threw flowers at his feet instead of mud.   The image of Defoe standing with his head and hands in the stocks surrounded by an adoring audience was memorialized in an 1862 painting.    In 1830, a biography of Defoe said that the stocks were adorned with garlands and that drinks were provided to celebrate Dafoe's release.     #OTD It’s the birthday of Mary Vaux Walcott born in Philadelphia today in 1860. Gardeners know Walcott for her work as a botanical illustrator; she created meticulously accurate watercolors of plants and flowers. She is known as the "Audobon of botany". Walcott became an illustrator one summer after being challenged to paint a rare blooming Arnica. Although her effort was only a modest success, it encouraged her to pursue the art. In that pursuit, she met Charles Doolittle Walcott. They were both doing fieldwork in the Canadian Rockies and they found they were equally yoked. They married the following year. At the time, Charles was the secretary of the Smithsonian; that's how Walcott came to develop the Smithsonian process printing technique. Walcott created hundreds of illustrations of the native plants of North America. Her five volume set entitled North American Wildflowersshowcases the stunning beauty of everyday wildflowers, many of which are at peak bloom right now. In addition to her work as a botanist, Mary was a successful glacial geologist and photographer. She was the first woman to summit a peak over 10,000 feet in Canada when she tackled Mount Stephen. Today Walcott even has a mountain named after her in Jasper - Mount Mary Vaux.     #OTD   Today’s the anniversary of the death of Richard Morris Hunt who was an American architect during the gilded age.   Gardeners know Hunt for his collaborations with the Frederick Law Olmsted. They worked together on the Vanderbilt mausoleum and the Chicago world‘s fair. Their ultimate collaboration occurred in Asheville, North Carolina, where they worked together to design the gardens, house, and manor village for the Biltmore estate.   Hunt is often recognized as theDean of American Architecture. He was the first American trained at the prestigious Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris.    Although Hunt and Olmsted had history, they clashed over Hunt's design for the southern entrance to Central Park.   Hunt had won the competition to design it, but Olmsted and Vaux balked when they saw Hunt's glorious plan.   For the main entrance at Fifth Avenue, Hunt had designed what he called the Gate of Peace. It included a circular fountain within a square parterre.    The most magnificent part of his plan, was a semi circular terrace with a 50 foot column featuring a sailor and a Native American holding up the cities arms. At the base of the column was to be a monument to Henry Hudson. It involved a pool of water featuring Neptune in his chariot and Henry Hudson standing on the prowl of a ship. On the back side, there was a memorial to Christopher Columbus.   Thinking the public would embrace his grand vision, Hunt made the decision to promote his designs for the park all on his own.   But Hunt did not appreciate Vaux's is power. Although privately Vaux said that Hunt's plans were "splendid and striking"; publicly he told a friend they were, "what the country had been fighting against... Napoleon III in disguise all over. Vaux summarized that Hunt's designs were, "not American but the park was."    Ironically, in 1898, a memorial was erected in Central Park to honor Richard Morris Hunt.   The memorial is located on the eastern perimeter of the park and it was created by the same man who created the monument to Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial: Daniel Chester French.   When he was alive, Hunt wanted to elevate the publics taste in design and the arts, but he was also flexible enough to meet them where they were. It was Richard Maurice Hunter who said, "The first thing you've got to remember is that it's your clients' money you're spending. Your goal is to achieve the best results by following their wishes. If they want you to build a house upside down standing on its chimney, it's up to you to do it."     #OTD  It was on this day in 1972 that the horticulture program at the Smithsonian Gardens was established by Sydney Dylan Ripley who was the secretary of the Smithsonian. An American ornithologist and conservationist, as a child Ripley had been inspired by the area around the Louvre in France. He had hoped to make the Smithsonian a bustling area with activities for visitors and tourists. The purpose for the establishment of the horticultural services division was to provide landscaping  in and around the Smithsonian museums. In 2010, the horticultural program was renamed the Smithsonian Gardens to recognize the role that the gardens play in the visitor experience.         Unearthed Words Here's a poem by Robert Frost called ‘Lodged’.  This is a short garden poem. In six little lines, Frost connects himself to the flowers in the flowerbed, pelted by wind and rain; yet through it all, managing to survive. The rain to the wind said, 'You push and I'll pelt.' They so smote the garden bed That the flowers actually knelt, And lay lodged--though not dead. I know how the flowers felt.   Today's book recommendation: Gardenista: The Definitive Guide to Stylish Outdoor Spaces by Michelle Slatalla    Slatella's book was named "the best gift book for gardeners" by the New York Times book review.   The book was put together by the team responsible for Gardenista and Remodelista. It’s chockfull of hundreds of design tips and easy DIY‘s. It features 100 classic garden objects and a landscape primer with tips from the pros.   It’s a fantastic resource for folks hoping to get Garden Design 101 tips from the best and most creative in the business.     Today's Garden Chore Check for overcrowding and overall areas of meh. Garden chores tend to get pushed aside this time of year. But it's worth spending a little time this week looking closely at the overall appearance of your beds, borders and containers. Take your camera with you to document what you see. If the beds are both crowded and unattractive, you'll probably need to do a bit of pruning and transplanting to whip those beds into shape for the remainder of the season.   Something Sweet  Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart   Today is National Avocado Day.   Avocado is a fruit and it was originally called an alligator pear by Sir Hans Sloane in 1696.   And, Guinness has the largest avocado recorded at 5 pounds 6 1/2 ounces.   Don’t forget that the skin of an avocado can be toxic to cats and dogs - but the flesh of an avocado is actually higher in potassium than bananas.   Now, the next time the price of avocados gets you down, remember that avocados are harvested by hand. Pickers need to use a 16-foot pole to reach the hanging fruit.   And, finally, here’s a little fun fact about avocados:   The conquistadors used  avocado seeds to write.   It turns out, the avocado seed produces a milky liquid that changes to the color red when exposed to air.     Thanks for listening to the daily gardener, and remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

Design blogger and interior designer Paloma Contreras stopped by the podcast while in Atlanta to talk about her upcoming book, the ten year anniversary of her blog, and how important it is to enjoy living in your home. WHAT YOU'LL HEAR ON THIS EPISODE: We talk about Remodelista’s 2018 trendsPaloma tells us about her upcoming book publishing in Fall 2018We talk about the difference between finding inspiration and executing a room design based on that inspirationWe ask Paloma about what she’s had to talk clients out ofHow do we incorporate trends without falling victim to those trendsPaloma talks trends and her ‘oops’ momentWhy Paloma is so glad classic rooms are having a big moment in designHow La Dolce Vita got started and eventually evolved into a full service design businessPaloma tells us about her design style and ‘hero fabrics’Why it’s easy for us to incorporate bold patterns and colors into the rooms of the catalog, but how we know most people are going to order something more subduedPaloma talks about the process of writing a book and how important it was to schedule blocks of time to writeWhy it’s important to know how to live and love in your homeThe biggest faux pas as a dinner party guestPaloma’s favorite ways to inject personality into your home – travel souvenirs and colorHoles in your décor – should you wait to fill a blank space until you find something perfect or do you add in something inexpensive and temporary?Taryn and Karen ask for Paloma’s suggestions to replace their juju hats

It's all about organization this week. Julie Carlson, the founder and editor of the home site Remodelista, shares tips, hacks, and design ideas for making the most out of your kitchen. Then, senior editor Amiel Stanek goes deep on cleaning your freezer, and tackling your cluttered drawers and cabinets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's show, photographer Kat Alves joins me at ThinkHouse Collective to share her creative path. Her stunning architecture and interior design photographs have graced the pages of both local publications and internationally-known websites like Remodelista and Apartment Therapy. Listen in as she chats about how her background in interior design helps her photography business and why juggling the responsibilities of work with life's challenges is an ongoing, daily practice. You can also read the full story and listen to the episode at creatingyourownpath.com.