Heart of the Home

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What's Heart of the Home about?

Home is more than four walls and a roof, home is a feeling. Here at Heart of the Home Podcast, we examine what gives a home that something special.

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Heart of the Home episodes:

06.16.2021
Tips for Moving With Young Kids ft. Jon
Moving is inherently stressful, but doing it with kids takes it to the next level. In this episode, Jen and Jon are sharing what they’re doing to make their upcoming move as painless as possible. Plus, we’re updating the renovation...
06.09.2021
Moving Past Challenges with Courage ft. Jenica Parcell
We all face obstacles in our lives, and sometimes the way we react to those barriers ends up being the most important part of the story. Our guest in this episode struggled for years to get pregnant. But through all...
06.02.2021
Creating a Home That Works for Your Family ft. Carly Thornock
Most of us have an idea of what our homes should look like, but reality often doesn’t match up. Our guest in this episode specializes in helping families bridge that gap. Carly Thornock is an interior designer with a background...
05.26.2021
Introducing Stagg Mountain Modern ft. Jon
After weeks of keeping quiet about their new house, Jen and Jon are finally able to share more details! In this episode, we’re introducing Project #StaggMountainModern. And trust us, this is a BIG project. Listen to find out what we’ll...
05.19.2021
The Importance Of Music At Home ft. Sarah Davies
Never underestimate the power of music. That’s one of the philosophies of our guest in this episode. Sarah Davies is a creative music teacher and owner of The Piano Place. Because she’s felt the power of music in her own...
05.12.2021
Buying a Home in a Hot Market ft. Kristi McDonald
There’s never been a better time to sell a home, and on the flip side, there’s likely never been a worse time to buy one. But that doesn’t mean the situation is hopeless. In this episode, we’re bringing back our...
05.05.2021
Secrets to Selling Your Home ft. Kristi McDonald
Buying or selling a home is always stressful, but in the current real estate market, it’s even more intense. While it is definitely a “seller’s market”, there are still things you can do when listing to improve your odds. Real...
04.28.2021
Surviving a Renovation as a Family ft. Jon
Preparing to move and renovate a new home while also raising a young family is stressful. In this episode, Jen and Jon are updating their progress, and sharing what they’re doing to make the process as smooth as possible.
04.22.2021
Finding Hope When Life Puts You Down ft. Jeanette Bennett
Success in life isn’t always found on the easiest path. That’s a guiding philosophy for Jeanette Bennett. As the editor-in-chief of a successful magazine series in Utah, she’s been making tough decisions since she was a young adult. In this...
04.07.2021
Daring to Tackle Any DIY Project ft. Mysha Bolen
Tackling new DIY projects can be intimidating, but that’s never stopped Mysha Bolen. She’s the creative brains behind the Remington Avenue blog and Instagram account. And if you follow her, you know good design and DIY are her specialties. In...
03.31.2021
Announcing Our Next Big Project ft. Jon
If you’ve followed us for very long, you know we always have some kind of project cooking. But this one might be our biggest yet! We don’t want to spoil anything just yet, so hit play for all the details.
03.24.2021
Finding Purpose Through Pain ft. Ashley Sylvester
When you ask Ashley Sylvester about the biggest influence in her life, she doesn’t hesitate before answering: her mom. The lessons her mother taught as a young girl led Ashley to her current path as a talented make-up artist and...
03.17.2021
Finding Authenticity at Home ft. Jason Dunnigan
Finding the courage to be yourself is a lesson everyone hopes their kids learn. But it’s not always easy. That’s part of why this episode’s guest is so refreshing. Jason Dunnigan is a dad to four kids who defies all...
03.10.2021
Creating Healthy Relationships With Food ft. Becca Jackson
Finding positivity these days may seem difficult, but today’s guest believes it’s more important than ever. Becca Jackson runs the popular Instagram account “If the Cookie Fits”. There she focuses on the importance of living a healthy and balanced life....
02.24.2021
Pandemic Home Maintenance ft. Jon
Did anyone else think being stuck at home during this pandemic would result in lots of home project success stories? Jon and Jen certainly had a reality check early on, but they’ve still accomplished some big things at the #StaggReno....
02.17.2021
The Importance of a Zen Home ft. Amandha B. Jones
Creating a "Zen" home is more than just a philosophy for today's guest, it's truly a way of life. Amandha B. Jones is a yoga and mediation expert, a mom, and a working professional. She knows the toll a busy,...
02.10.2021
Using Home to Bring Others Together ft. Kristin Andrus
We all long for the sense of connection that comes with finding our community. It’s just one of the things many of us have mourned throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Kristin Andrus is someone who has spent her life building connections with...
02.03.2021
Finding Your Way Home ft. Jeff McLean
What do you do when your entire life is heading down one path, and you suddenly feel the need to change? Jeff McLean describes his dreams failing as the moment he finally found himself. From Broadway, to touring nationally, to recording...
01.27.2021
Creating the Feeling of Home No Matter Your Circumstances ft. Jess Toolson
Imagine moving thousands of miles away from home, to a foreign country where not only do you not know the language, but you don’t know anyone besides your husband. That’s been the reality for today’s guest, Jess Toolsen, more than...
01.13.2021
Blending Form and Function ft. Ken Tomita
If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that our homes have to adapt with our phases of life. More people than ever suddenly find themselves working and learning from home. That’s partly where today’s guest comes in. Ken...
01.06.2021
Finding Inspiration in the World Around Us ft. Stephen Orr
There are people you meet in your life who find the positive in every situation. The guest on this episode of Heart of the Home Podcast is one of them. Stephen Orr is Editor-in-Chief of Better Homes and Gardens magazine....
10.07.2020
Taking a Break
Here at Stagg Design, we’re big believers in evolution and growth. We had bold dreams when we started this design firm, and it’s exciting to look back and see how far we’ve come. But our success has come with plenty...
09.30.2020
Journey of a First Time Renovator Part III ft. Kelton
Whenever you reach the end of a big project, you usually walk away with a list of things you would have done differently. That’s certainly the case with the home renovation of our podcast producer, Kelton. For the past 5...
09.23.2020
5 Design Trends We Are Loving ft. Melissa
We believe good design is timeless, but we also recognize there are trends that come and go. Our team recently went to Las Vegas Market where we saw the latest styles on full display. In this episode, Jen is joined...
09.16.2020
Stagg Design Shop Vintage Art Collection ft. Melissa and Katie
We’re big believers that when everything in a home is brand new, the whole space can feel cold and sterile. That’s why our team loves incorporating family heirlooms and vintage pieces into our designs. Helping you easily create that soulful...
09.09.2020
Solving Your Design Dilemmas
We LOVE hearing from our listeners, readers and followers. Lots of times, you reach out with your own design/DIY dilemmas. In this episode, we’re addressing some of your questions. We’re looking at when it’s worth restoring vintage furniture, how you...
09.02.2020
Behind the Design: Project Fit Fam ft. Meg, Melissa and Kelton
Any time you bring a contractor into the mix on a project, there’s always a chance things can go sideways. That is unfortunately something we had to deal with on Project Fit Fam. Because of the pandemic, one of the...
08.26.2020
Pandemic Home Projects Update ft. Jon
At the beginning of the pandemic, we thought all the extra time at home would allow us to tackle all the home projects we had on our list. While we’ve had some success, we’ve also had to adjust our expectations....
08.19.2020
Behind the Design: Project Valley Views ft. Meg and Melissa
Anyone who has ever built a new home knows how exciting it can be choosing all the finishes. When you’re working with a custom home builder, you often have the freedom to use any kind of materials you want. However...
08.12.2020
Homeschooling, Homesteading, and Finding Joy Every Day ft. Jennifer Borget
The COVID-19 Pandemic has forced all of us to adapt our lives. For many parents with children, that includes more schoolwork happening at home. Jennifer Borget is a mom of 3 who never expected to be a “home school mom”,...
08.05.2020
Revisiting Organizing Your Home ft. Sam Pregenzer
If you feel like clutter gets the best of you sometimes, don’t worry, you are not alone. We all have spaces in our homes that we wish were more organized. That’s where professional organizers like Sam Pregenzer come in. In...
07.29.2020
Behind the Design: Project Desert Escape ft. Meg and Melissa
If it feels like we’ve been talking about #projectdesertescape for a long time, it’s because we have. But at 7,000 square feet, it’s one of the largest projects our firm has ever done, and there are lots of amazing spaces...
07.22.2020
Revisiting Adapting Your Home to Fit Your Family ft. Oakley Peterson
One of our first episodes on Heart of the Home Podcast featured one of our favorite people on the planet, Oakley Peterson. She’s the woman behind the popular Instagram account ‘Nothing Down About It‘. In the interview, she shared about...
07.15.2020
The Home Behind the Infamous Instagram Haircut ft. Abi Ayres
Would you ever be able to rent your home to complete strangers while you’re still living there? And then keep doing it with different groups of strangers? That’s just one of the things about Abi Ayres that is so interesting. You may...
07.08.2020
Journey of a First Time Renovator Part II ft. Kelton
We get asked about home renovations all the time. And sometimes there are things you just learn best by doing. That’s why we’re excited to take you along as one of our team members completes his first renovation. Hopefully the...
07.01.2020
3 Things We Did Right, and 3 Things We’d Change in our Garden Church ft. Jon
It’s a project many of you have followed along with on Jen’s social media. Now we’re finally sharing all the nitty-gritty details about the Garden Church in the #StaggReno backyard! We’ve gotten lots of questions over the past few weeks...
06.17.2020
Being Brave With Color in Your Home ft. Cara Newhart
When you’re starting out on a new project, it can be tempting to stick to things you know. But for Cara Newhart at @neverskipbrunch being brave always has benefits! She’s a big proponent of making bold decisions in both design...
06.10.2020
The Importance of Elevating Black Voices ft. Shavonda Gardner
We’ve been trying a lot harder to listen this week. In the wake of the death of George Floyd and protests against police brutality sweeping across the country, we have felt the weight of knowing we need to do something...
05.27.2020
Renovating a Home During a Pandemic ft. Kelton
If you’ve ever renovated a home, you know problems always come up. (And they’re never ones you were anticipating.) But when our podcast producer bought a fixer-upper earlier this year, he never could have imagined a global pandemic would interfere...
05.20.2020
Designing a Kitchen Full of Memories ft. Maria Lichty
You’ve heard us say it before (and we’ll probably say it again), good homes help you easily create memories. That’s exactly what happens in the kitchen of Maria Lichty. She’s the brains behind the popular Instagram account, blog, and cookbook...
05.13.2020
Choosing Paint Colors for Outdoor Projects ft. Jon
If you’ve been following us for a while, you may have the feeling that the Stagg Reno backyard is a never-ending project. While we do keep finding things to build, it’s only because we have a clear vision of the...
05.06.2020
Following Your Dreams and Building Memories at Home ft. Cali Carlin Sorensen
If you’ve ever worked with the Stagg Design team, you know we are planners! One of the hardest things we’ve had to learn over the years is that sometimes things don’t go according to plan, and you need to learn...
04.29.2020
Behind the Design: Project Modern Family Back Patio
Do you feel it? Spring is definitely in the air at the Stagg Design home base here in Utah. The birds are chirping, the days are getting warmer, and the sun is sticking around a bit longer. We are all...
04.22.2020
Designing Spaces That Always Feel Like Home ft. Mary Conley
The team at Stagg Design firmly believes that every house deserves to feel like a home, and every person deserves that peaceful feeling that being in your favorite space can bring. Achieving that balance can be especially difficult if you have...
04.08.2020
Making the Most of Time at Home ft. Jon
Everyone here on the Stagg Design team is adjusting to the new “Stay Home” way of life in their own ways. For Jen, Jon and their girls, the process has come with a few growing pains, but also several chances for...
04.01.2020
DIY at Home: Modern Planter ft. Jon
If being stuck at home is starting to wear on you, don’t worry! You aren’t alone. The Stagg Design Headquarters at the #StaggReno have been overrun by children who don’t know what to do with themselves. But we are all...
03.25.2020
Creating a Master Suite You Never Want to Leave ft. Jon
We talk a lot about the importance of having spaces in your home that make you feel peaceful and help you forget about the worries of the world. That’s probably never been more important than now with a global pandemic...
03.18.2020
Tips for Surviving Home Isolation ft. Jon
Just like many of our listeners, the Stagg Design crew are all being impacted by the current COVID-19 pandemic. At the Stagg Reno, Jen and Jon are working from home and socially isolating with their three little girls. While the...
03.11.2020
4 Tips for Surviving a Home Renovation
Nothing can be more exciting than starting a renovation project at your home. By the time the dust starts flying, you’ve probably spent a while picking materials and you can’t can’t wait for your dreams to become reality. But if...
03.04.2020
Interior Design Trends We’re Loving in 2020
Here at Stagg Design, we love pushing our clients to try something new. We hope the homes we design for them are always inviting and never feel stale. That’s one of the reasons we work hard to stay updated on...

What's Heart of the Home about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Heart of the Home episodes:

Tips for Moving With Young Kids ft. Jon

Moving Past Challenges with Courage ft. Jenica Parcell

Creating a Home That Works for Your Family ft. Carly Thornock

Introducing Stagg Mountain Modern ft. Jon

The Importance Of Music At Home ft. Sarah Davies

Buying a Home in a Hot Market ft. Kristi McDonald

Secrets to Selling Your Home ft. Kristi McDonald

Surviving a Renovation as a Family ft. Jon

Finding Hope When Life Puts You Down ft. Jeanette Bennett

Daring to Tackle Any DIY Project ft. Mysha Bolen

Announcing Our Next Big Project ft. Jon

Finding Purpose Through Pain ft. Ashley Sylvester

Finding Authenticity at Home ft. Jason Dunnigan

Creating Healthy Relationships With Food ft. Becca Jackson

Pandemic Home Maintenance ft. Jon

The Importance of a Zen Home ft. Amandha B. Jones

Using Home to Bring Others Together ft. Kristin Andrus

Finding Your Way Home ft. Jeff McLean

Creating the Feeling of Home No Matter Your Circumstances ft. Jess Toolson

Blending Form and Function ft. Ken Tomita

Finding Inspiration in the World Around Us ft. Stephen Orr

Taking a Break

Journey of a First Time Renovator Part III ft. Kelton

5 Design Trends We Are Loving ft. Melissa

Stagg Design Shop Vintage Art Collection ft. Melissa and Katie

Solving Your Design Dilemmas

Behind the Design: Project Fit Fam ft. Meg, Melissa and Kelton

Pandemic Home Projects Update ft. Jon

Behind the Design: Project Valley Views ft. Meg and Melissa

Homeschooling, Homesteading, and Finding Joy Every Day ft. Jennifer Borget

Revisiting Organizing Your Home ft. Sam Pregenzer

Behind the Design: Project Desert Escape ft. Meg and Melissa

Revisiting Adapting Your Home to Fit Your Family ft. Oakley Peterson

The Home Behind the Infamous Instagram Haircut ft. Abi Ayres

Journey of a First Time Renovator Part II ft. Kelton

3 Things We Did Right, and 3 Things We’d Change in our Garden Church ft. Jon

Being Brave With Color in Your Home ft. Cara Newhart

The Importance of Elevating Black Voices ft. Shavonda Gardner

Renovating a Home During a Pandemic ft. Kelton

Designing a Kitchen Full of Memories ft. Maria Lichty

Choosing Paint Colors for Outdoor Projects ft. Jon

Following Your Dreams and Building Memories at Home ft. Cali Carlin Sorensen

Behind the Design: Project Modern Family Back Patio

Designing Spaces That Always Feel Like Home ft. Mary Conley

Making the Most of Time at Home ft. Jon

DIY at Home: Modern Planter ft. Jon

Creating a Master Suite You Never Want to Leave ft. Jon

Tips for Surviving Home Isolation ft. Jon

4 Tips for Surviving a Home Renovation

Interior Design Trends We’re Loving in 2020