No one's born knowing how to style a coffee table, choose a sofa they won't hate tomorrow or pick the perfect rug. Decorating is a skill you can learn, even from a podcast. House Rules is all about timeless decorating truths that apply to your unique home, style and budget. Learn the rules then break them beautifully. Hosted by New York Times bestselling author, self-proclaimed Imperfectionst and Cozy Minimalist, Myquillyn Smith, The Nester.
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Are you and your family busy doing life together but not really connecting? Do you have a vision for what you want your family to be but don't know how to achieve it? Drawing on the principles of organizational culture, this podcast will help you establish your unique family culture, one that reflects your values and beliefs. As a result, you’ll be able to lead with purpose and passion and create unity within your family. Join host Kimberly Amici as she talks with experts, leaders, and every ...
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A podcast on living simply. Follow Canadian millennials, Kelly and Lauren, and be inspired to design a simpler, more intentional life.
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For Real with Kimberly Stuart invites listeners to eavesdrop on conversations with folks who live and love well, create beautiful things, teach us a ton, and let us in on what they know. Never one for successful small talk (JUNIOR HIGH WAS A STRUGGLE), Kim asks her guests to get right to it, mining stories of honesty and courage and finding plenty of snort-laughter and tears along the way. They tackle faith and grit and joy and sorrow and leave us with hope and renewed perspective to walk th ...
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How to be remarkable, stop feeling stuck, and start enjoying life. Listen to this when you need a reminder that fun is an option.
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Simply Joyful with Kristi Clover | Encouragement for your Faith and Family
Kristi Clover: Author, Speaker, Blogger, Podcaster, & Homeschool Mom of 5
The podcast that encourages and inspires you to find simple ways to bring more joy into your day. Whether you are looking for a little encouragement in your faith, family, home, homeschooling (if you do) -- or just life -- then this is the podcast for you! Let's get real and talk about the challenges that we face as women in our day-to-day lives. My guests and I will discuss practical tips and "hacks" about how to find harmony in relationships, order in your home, and how to add a little goo ...
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Episode 57 - The Invitation of Advent with Amanda Bible Williams
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Do you ever careen into the Christmas season? Maybe arrive at the Christmas Eve service sweaty? Saying to yourself, “Quick! Be peaceful and contemplative and remember what this season is all about!” Then this is the conversation for you (and for me). My guest today is Amanda Bible Williams. Yes, that is her real name and of course I sure did ask he…
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Sally Clarkson on Crafting a Legacy of Grace
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Episode 56 - Reclaiming Quiet with Sarah Clarkson
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This episode was like a deep breath for me. Sarah Clarkson joins me to talk about reclaiming quiet. This is an audacious goal in such a relentless and noisy world, right? Sarah definitely lives in that real world, as you will hear. She is not cloistered, though she does live in an actual vicarage in actual England. Obviously I trusted her immediate…
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Episode 55 - Heart-Forward Hospitality with Liz Bell Young
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Liz Bell Young is with me today for a conversation I didn’t know how much I needed. I messaged her afterward and asked that we always be friends, as I am not one to hold back my undying admiration and love. You will want to message her the same thing once you hear her talk about real, uncomplicated hospitality and how to create havens for the peopl…
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Episode 54 - Finding Balance with Hannah Brencher
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Hannah Brencher is on the other side of a fascinating experiment that helped her redefine what it means to be living in this time, this place, and what it really means to take good care of ourselves in this digital and depleting world. I’m coming out of a very intense work season, and I’m looking at the aftermath and wondering anew what it means to…
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Bonus Episode - Celebrating State Fairs with Kay Fenton Smith and Carol McGarvey
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Happy summer and welcome to this special bonus episode of For Real! Today we are chatting about the glories of summer, most notably the State Fair! The Fair is a big deal around here, and it’s been that way for 170 years. Whether you are a Fair person or an air-conditioning-and-please-don’t-make-me-go-to-the-Fair person, I think you’ll love this be…
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Kali & Eric Roberge on Shared Values and Strong Finances
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Ashley Emala on Shaping Family Culture through Travel
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Karleen Savage on Building Connected and Peaceful Families through Curiosity
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Chris Morris on Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health in the Church
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Sarah R Moore on Strengthening Parent-Child Relationships Through 'Peaceful Discipline'
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Jennifer Pepito on Overcoming Modern Chaos with Ancient Christian Practices
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Create a Simple & Intentional Life (Wannabe Clutter Free Podcast)
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Be inspired by actionable tips to help you create a simpler, more intentional life today! Kelly is interviewed by the host of the Wannabe Clutter Free Podcast, Deanna Yates. Deanna is a decluttering expert and busy mom and together they explore the principles and practises of simple and intentional living. You will learn about the various types of …
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Erin Loechner on Empowering Your Family to Opt-Out of the Tech Craze
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The perfect guest joins us for this final episode of the season. Myquillyn Smith, also known as the Cozy Minimalist, is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, podcaster, and interior design mentor to millions. Myquillyn and I got to chat about her new book, House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home, Style, and Budget. If you…
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Be inspired to escape excess consumerism! In this one-on-one discussion, Kelly and Lauren talk about how to avoid overconsuming material goods and digital noise. You will be encouraged to think about how you consume, including how to set better boundaries around your consumption habits – whether it be how you consume material goods or the news and …
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Episode 52 - Laura Klynstra and Mumtaz Mustafa
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For this episode I have two lovely guests in the studio with me. Laura Klynstra and Mumtaz Mustafa join me to talk about their very odd jobs as creative directors and book designers and to chat about their new beautiful cookbook, Gather and Graze: Globally Inspired Small Bites and Gorgeous Tablescapes For Every Occasion. These two have a combined f…
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In this episode, we are wrapping up season one of the House Rules podcast. Listen in to hear what the plans are for the future. Essentialism by Greg McKeown Emily P. Freeman the Soul Minimalist 10x is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Podcast Interviews with Myquillyn Order your own copy of House Rules Join the Cozy Minimalist C…
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Live Clutter-Free with Deanna Yates
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Whether you are a busy family or busy on your own, be inspired to adopt a clutter-free lifestyle! Kelly is joined by decluttering expert and host of the Wannabe Clutter Free Podcast, Deanna Yates! Deanna is a busy mom who teaches busy families and individuals how to declutter the mess, calm the chaos, and organize the stuff that’s left behind. You …
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29: Three Simple Ways to Hush the House for Summer
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Have you ever gone to a great vacation home and it felt so relaxing and inviting? Well, there’s a reason why. By the end of today’s episode you’ll have three ideas of how to create your own summer home from the home you already have. Order your own copy of House Rules Join the Cozy Minimalist Community Find Myquillyn on Instagram , Pinterest , Face…
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Katherine James is an award-winning author of fiction and nonfiction. She is an extraordinary writer, a visual artist, just an insanely creative person, and I was floored by her book A Prayer for Orion: A Son’s Addiction and A Mother’s Love. Addiction seems like one of those things that is hidden in plain sight, a reality, not just an idea, and som…
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Kyle Wester on Purposeful Strategies for Raising Great Children
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Whether you’re baking a cake or decorating a room, order is everything. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why order matters so much – especially when it comes to choosing paint colors. Order your own copy of House Rules Join the Cozy Minimalist Community Find Myquillyn on Instagram , Pinterest , Facebook and at thenester.com…
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Simple Decorating Tips with Myquillyn Smith
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Be motivated to create the most stye in your home with the least amount of stuff! If you don’t know where to start when it comes to decorating simply, or if you have decorated your space but it still looks and feels off, this discussion is for you! Kelly is joined by New York Times best-selling author and design and décor expert, Myquillyn Smith to…
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When it comes to decorating, most people are trying to solve the wrong problems. In today’s episode, you’ll learn one simple trade off you can make right now that will actually impact how your home looks and functions, even your husband will appreciate it. Order your own copy of House Rules Join the Cozy Minimalist Community Find Myquillyn on Insta…
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We For Real types are the people who are curious to hear great stories, laugh together, and travel all roads, even the hairpin, pothole-filled ones, with the people we love. If you are any or all of these things, you are going to drink up this conversation with two women I deeply admire, love, and always want more time with, even when we are expiri…
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If you’re listening to this episode as it drops – that means that my newest book, House Rules, just released into the world a few days ago. For this special episode, I’m inviting you to click the link below to listen in on a few fun conversations I’ve had on other podcasts answering all the questions you might be wondering about home, hosting, deco…
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Myquillyn Smith on Unlocking Your Home's Potential with House Rules
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In this one-on-one conversation, Lauren and Kelly share their responses to a ton of helpful questions to help you rid the excess stuff in your life and make better purchasing decisions. They each share stories about recent items they have decluttered, intentional items they have recently bought, and past purchasing mistakes they have made and how t…
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If you’re like me, sometimes it's difficult to know where to focus your effort, time and energy. By the end of this episode you’ll have three simple mantras that can guide you through simple or big decisions if you’re stuck or frustrated like I was. Order the House Rules book and claim your free gifts Join the Cozy Minimalist Community Find Myquill…
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Stephanie May Wilson hosts a wildly successful podcast, Girls Night, and is the author of a brand-new book titled Create A Life You Love: How to Quiet Outside Voices So You Can Finally Hear Your Own. This woman’s heart is for folks wading through what she calls The Everything Era. Between roughly the ages 25 to 35, we make so many formational and t…
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Autumn Mckay on Nurturing Hearts and Minds with Gratitude
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One crazy photo in a decorating book changed how I viewed my home in all the best ways. Today I’m sharing two mantras, or attitude adjustments, that will help you add more personality and meaning to your home. Preorder the House Rules book and claim your free gifts A Perfectly Kept House is the Sign of a Misspent Life by Mary Randolph Carter Join t…
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The Power of Less with The Big V Energy Podcast
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Be inspired by the great advantages that come with adopting a minimalist lifestyle! Kelly is interviewed by the popular BBC featured podcast, The Big V Energy Podcast with co-host Alex Gillam to discuss practical advice on how to declutter all areas of excess from the physical things to mental clutter. You will learn how to let go, reduce stress, i…
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23: Three Ways to Reconnect with Your Personal Style
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Want to make better, more confident styling decisions? By the end of this episode, you’ll know three ways to rekindle your relationship with your own personal style. Preorder the House Rules book and claim your free gifts Article about Iris Apfel 12 ways to rediscover your style when you join the CMC Classic Style: Hand it Down, Dress it Up, Wear i…
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I’m happy to say we have a VIP guest for this episode. Marc Stuart is in the studio. I may have to encourage and persuade a tad bit more than my usual guest interactions, but he did it! And I loved it. Nobody knows me better, cheers for me harder, or can provide behind the scenes more diplomatically than Marc. It was a total joy to force him to tal…
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22: Decor Mafia: You Don't Get to Ignore It
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Not every room has a boss, but if it does, you only have three options. By the end of this episode you’ll understand how to identify if your tricky space has a boss and what to do about it. Preorder the House Rules book and claim your free gifts Created Colorful on Instagram Find Myquillyn on Instagram , Pinterest , Facebook and at thenester.com Ad…
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Understand Your Attachment Style for Better Relationships with Thais Gibson
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This episode is a MUST LISTEN for all! You will be motivated to let go of any relational clutter that may be holding you back from building healthy bonds. Kelly speaks with famed relationship expert and best-selling author Thais Gibson, to share insights from her latest book, Learning Love, to help you strengthen your relationship with yourself and…
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21: How to Buy a Sofa You Won't Hate Tomorrow
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One truth I tried to avoid for a long time, and had to learn the hard way, was that if you hate the sofa, you’re gonna hate the space. By the end of this episode, you’ll know one way to pick out a sofa you won’t hate tomorrow. Preorder the House Rules book and claim your free gifts What’s your decorating personality? Take the quiz Join the Cozy Com…
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Dr. Nijay Gupta is my bright and thoughtful guest on this episode. Dr. Gupta is a professor at Northern Seminary, and he’s also the author of a book I drank in, marked up, and talked out loud to the entire time I was reading it. It’s that kind of book. Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early Church, made me wonder how I’v…
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I call it “The Big Decorating Mistake” and it’s the most impactful thing people overlook when it comes to decorating. In this episode, you’ll learn three reasons why it’s worth paying attention to and you’ll never make this mistake again. Preorder the House Rules book and claim your free gifts The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Find Myqui…
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Garret Wing on Happy Homes with Well-Trained Dogs
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This is part 2 of Kelly and Lauren’s latest Q&A episode where they share their responses to your minimalist lifestyle questions! Kelly and Lauren recently prompted the question, “Ask Us Anything!” on social media @MillennialMinimalists and through their mailing list (mastersimplicity.com), and today they continue to share their lifestyle tips! You …
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There’s a zero risk way for making better decorating decisions, and it’s House Rule #22: Test it before you invest in it. By the end of this episode you’ll learn three methods to put this into practice in your home today. Preorder the House Rules book and claim your free gifts Episode 15: What’s Your Superpower? Read more about the kitchen in our f…
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Dallas Burnett on Lessons in Team-Building and Creating Strong Culture
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Today I am joined by a remarkable woman. Aundi Kolber is an author, speaker, and therapist, and her books Try Softer and Strong Like Water are insightful, kind, compassionate and so wise. Aundi is a trauma expert and a trauma survivor, and I trust her so profoundly to give sound counsel on a really difficult subject. This conversation is for you if…
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When it comes to making confident decisions in your home, there are universal decorating rules that everyone can learn. But, just because we know the rules, it doesn’t mean we have to follow them. Let’s not break the rules of decorating because we don’t know better, let’s break them because we believe our homes will be better. Preorder the House Ru…
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Dr. Michelle Deering on How to Manage Your Mental Health & Reduce Stress As A Working Mom
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Be inspired to reflect on the excess in your life, let go and gain more! In this one-on-one discussion, Kelly and Lauren answer your responses to their questions: “what do you find difficult letting go of?” and “what is one area of excess that you are working on but feel stuck?” Coming from Kelly and Lauren's own research and experiences, together …
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17: Plant Math: How to Decide if a Live Plant is Worth It
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The winter season can leave our homes feeling dry and lifeless, but the simple addition of a few plants can breathe new life into your space. In this episode, you’ll learn two simple methods to embrace greenery in your home without breaking the bank - no green thumb required. Episode 7: Bring a Branch Inside: In Defense of Foraging Happy Happy Hous…
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