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Join award winning interior designer, author and Forever Home expert, Frances, as she takes you on the journey to create the Forever Home of your dreams. Frances will help you navigate all the big ticket items, and all the little details that get lost along with way when renovating or building a new home. Focusing on sharing key information to ensure you’re planned and prepared for the journey, she’ll share how to ensure your home is functional, sustainable, durable, and aesthetically beauti ...
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Welcome to the Compass & Clock's Info-Tianment PodcastThrough our podcasts we'll explore how to live your best life now and well into retirement.We'll discuss topics in financial planning, housing, and insurance.We'll talk wellness, relationships, and leisure pursuits. A full active life requires planning for your goals and preparing for the unexpected.We'll introduce you to a variety of entertaining guests, from knowledgeable experts, to folks sharing stories of their life experiences, and ...
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E146 - The Ultimate Guide to the Perfect Home Office
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This episode has Frances outlines the attributes to design the ideal home office—one that is both functional and a space you want to work in. She offers valuable insights on key considerations for setting up your home office, including optimal storage solutions, strategic placement of power points, colour choices, and ideal desk depth, and much mor…
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Learn how to create a cosy home with Frances' top tips on how to layer, create texture and make a space feel relaxing and yours to come home to. Winter is a perfect time to create a different look and feel in your home, with top tips on how to do it in this episode.By Frances Cosway
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E144 - Guest on 'Show me the Money' Podcast: Curating Space: How Your Environment Shapes, Soothes, Holds and Tells your Tale.
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As the guest in this podcast episode, Frances shares how she creates meaning, presence, and memories in a home and shares her passion for helping clients to create their Forever Home™. She outlines how she started her business, why she does what she does and the things she’s passionate about.By Frances Cosway
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Ted Butler, Home Equity Retirement Specialist with Mutual of Omaha speaks with me today about the Modern Reverse Mortgage, with a focus on the Purchase of a home with a Reverse Mortgage.By Mary
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E143 - Observations, Discoveries and Delivery
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Frances outlines what she's been observing over recent times, the discoveries she's uncovered and her response to these. This has prompted the launch of her first magazine to answer the burning questions people are consistently asking, and in this episode she outlines what she's been observing and discovering along with how the magazine addresses t…
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Navigating the Different Stages of Dementia: Communication Skills, Travel, and More Tips
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My guest Darah Bowens is the V.P. at Northwest Care Senior Living. Our conversation is this podcast is designed to help you and your loved ones as you navigate the different stages of dementia as it pertains to communication skiils, short daily or weekly outings, de-escalation, and more.By Mary
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Learn what to consider when designing an outdoor kitchen or BBQ space for your home. Frances outlines materials, orientation and weather protection, right down to ventilation and appliances.By Frances Cosway
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Understand what to consider when selecting external colours for your home. Frances outlines the significance of lighter-coloured roofs as well. You will uncover the essential principle of "less is more" in colour and material selection, alongside practical guidance to achieve a home with ‘street appeal’. Frances emphasises the substantial energy-sa…
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E140 - Creating an Emotional Return (ROI) on your Forever Home™
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In this insightful episode of the My Forever Home podcast, Frances delves into the concept of “Emotional ROI”. She explores the significance of emotional investment when creating a Forever Home™, emphasising its distinction from financial ROI typically associated with property development. Through personal anecdotes and client interactions, Frances…
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E139 - Insights into Renovating or Building a New Home with James Treble
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In this insightful episode, fellow interior designer James Treble joins Frances to discuss the art of creating timeless and functional homes. Covering topics such as budgeting, future-proofing design principles, and how to get ideas, Treble shares valuable insights for both renovation and new home projects. Whether you're embarking on a home improv…
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David and I do a Part II on aging gracefully physically and in this Podcast he educates us on the Musculoskeletal System (MSK System) and he demonstrates some exercises that help with flexibility, balance, and strength.By Mary
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In this episode Aaron Murphy & I are going to cover how to plan for a successful Forever Home for life’s later chapter.By Mary
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Frances delves into the engineered stone ban in Australia and explores alternative options for homeowners. From porcelain to laminate, Frances discusses factors such as durability, aesthetics, and budget, advising listeners on many alternatives available and why you may choose one material over another for your benchtops.…
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Frances sits down with Lauren Li, author of ‘The New French Look’, to discuss the French approach to design and decorating. They explore the core components of the "New French Look," along with regional variations, along with what sets French design apart from the Australian approach. A fabulous episode on the intricacies of lifetsyle and the impac…
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Habitat for Humanity Community Collaboration and Current Projects
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Colleen spends time today catching me up on their latest projects in Clallam County, which include the Veterans Build, their new 4-plex townhomes build, and their Aging In Place project. Colleen Robinson has been the Executive Director at Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County since 2017. She is actively involved in local community events and civic…
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E136 - Furniture Layout and Why It's Critical Before You Start Building
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Frances outlines why it's so important to create a furniture layout at floorplan stage in this episode. This is essential listening to avoid big mistakes! She outlines the implications that can occur when a furniture layout is not done before building starts, using a real life example and the compromises made because there was no plan.…
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David and I speak about what aging gracefully is and what aging gracefully physically means. The 3 core components are flexibility, balance and strength. David Neuman is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, clinical director of NY Sportscare, TEDx speaker, Executive director of a non-profit called Joint Education Outreach, internationally publishe…
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Frances reflects on 2023 on a personal and design perspective and shares highlights of the year including finished homes, awards, media coverage and what's in store for 2024.By Frances Cosway
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Rent Stabilization for Low Income Housing
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Today we are going to talk about Rent Stabilization for Low Income Housing in the state of WA. This applies to all manufactured home parks, not just 55+ older residents, and also low income housing rental communities. Ricky Sites, has learned as she's aged, and by the way, she is now 80+ yrs young, has found that the manufactured home park is an id…
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E134 - Client Case Study - Renovating a Federation Forever Home
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Frances is joined by her client, Bernadette, in this special case study episode. Bernadette shares her renovation journey, from when she first set eyes on the home 20 years ago, through to creating her project team and the joys and frustrations of her extensive renovation. This is an honest 'warts and all' account of what a renovation project can b…
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What is Aging in Place, and what does that really mean?
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Deanne and I have a conversation about what actually is Aging in Place. How do you plan for this, where can you find the resources, what age should you start planning and much more. Deanne O’Rear-Cameron is a Professional Mindset and Human Development Specialist, Aging in Place Advocate, Speaker, Author, and Chair of the Board of Directors of the N…
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Bryana and I talk about the new UGA (uniformed guardian act). What it is, the changes that were made to legal guardianships, and how it all works. Bryana Cross-Bean, is an Attorney at Law, based in Pierce County WA. Her primary practice areas are estate planning, long-term care planning, elder law, and probate. She is also the Chair of the Public P…
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E133 - Decluttering Made Simple: Before your Renovation or New Build
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If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the thought of clearing out years and years worth of 'stuff', then this is the episode for you. Frances is joined by decluttering expert, Amy Revell, who shares her wisdom on how to prepare to pack up and move for a renovation or new build. How to create a vision and create a home you'll love. This is a super fun …
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E132 - Thermal Wrap Cabinetry - What You Need to Know
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Frances outlines exactly what thermal wrap is in this episode, and why it's a great product to consider for cabinetry in your home. With guests from Albedor Industries, she also delves into the myths surrounding thermal wrap, how it is made and the sustainability measures Albedor are undertaking to make a low VOC product. A great episode if you're …
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Frances discusses what to consider when designing a mudroom. How it needs to function, and be designed around what you need to store in it. She also discusses other considerations for where items can go in the home if the mudroom is not large enough for everything. Finally, she outlines the ideal location of a mudroom in a home. A must listen if yo…
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E130 - Renovating your Forever Home Vs Renovating for Profit
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Frances is joined by Peter Karaolganis from Presenting Homes Australia to discuss the different decisions made when renovating your Forever Home compared to renovating to flip and make a profit. Peter and Frances discuss materials, build quality, flexible floorplans and multigenerational living for both types of renovations and how they differ.…
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E129 - Doing Something Creative. Just for You.
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Frances shares her experience doing something creative. Just because. And the creative has nothing to do with interior design, renovating or building. She got inspiried after reading 'Big Magic', which explores the notion of doing something for no other reason than for your own enjoyment. Frances shares her experience on this principle in this epis…
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E128: The Block - Design Goals and Commentary
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Frances is watching The Block this season and viewing it with multiple lenses. In this episode she shares her observations about the 50's theme, the impact sponsors have on material choices, following a brief for the right outcome, orientation, plus design meeting the target audience, and how different that is to a Forever Home.…
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E127: The Influence of Travel on Interiors
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Having just come back from a 5 week European holiday, Frances discusses how travel can provide inspiration and influence on your interiors back home. Frances shares her key takeaways from each city she went to (London, Paris, Amsterdam and Baku) and what to notice and look for when you're on holiday that can personalise your space at home.…
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What is the Alzheimer's Association & The Walk
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Nicci and I are discussing the founding of the Alzheimer's Association, all the services and support it provides, and what is The Walk and its purpose. Nicci Noteboom is the Marketing and Communications Director for the Alzheimer's Association, Washington State Chapter since 2022. She has a seasoned background in healthcare and social service marke…
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