Clutter Free Academy

Do you feel like some people are just born with a decorating gene?

Our guest today says no one is!

In today's episode, we have Myquillyn Smith, also known as the Nester, joining us to discuss her new book "House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home Style and Budget." Kathi Lipp and Myquillyn dive into the challenges of decorating and the importance of embracing resourcefulness. They emphasize the value of breaking decorating rules and share practical advice for transforming your living space, such as:

• Start with something you hate
• Do your "someday project" right now! Don't wait!
• Resourcefulness is the ultimate resource.

Tune in to learn more about Myquillyn's insightful perspective on home decor and how it can positively impact your life.

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Myquillyn Smith's website The Nester.com

Myquillyn Smith on Instagram @thenester

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#614 Breaking Free from Decorating “Rules”: Creating a Home You Love Part 1

Do you feel like some people are just born with a decorating gene?

Our guest today says no one is!

In today's episode, we have Myquillyn Smith, also known as the Nester, joining us to discuss her new book "House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home Style and Budget." Kathi Lipp and Myquillyn dive into the challenges of decorating and the importance of embracing resourcefulness. They emphasize the value of breaking decorating rules and share practical advice for transforming your living space, such as:

• Start with something you hate
• Do your "someday project" right now! Don't wait!
• Resourcefulness is the ultimate resource.

Tune in to learn more about Myquillyn's insightful perspective on home decor and how it can positively impact your life.

As promised, here's a look at the tile in Kathi's Monet-inspired kitchen!

Order a copy of Myquillyn Smith's newest book House Rules here. 

Sign up here to be notified when 615 Myquillyn Smith House Rules Part 2 is released.

Would you like to receive Kathi's Clutter Free Academy newsletter in your inbox? Sign up here.

Myquillyn Smith's website The Nester.com

Myquillyn Smith on Instagram @thenester

Order Myquillyn's newest book HOUSE RULES: How to Decorate for Every Home, Style, and Budget here

Take Myquillyn's decorating quiz here

Learn more about Clutter Free for Life

Kathi Lipp's Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group 

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• Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.

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#613 5 Steps to Unstuff Your House

Are you feeling trapped in a home overstuffed with, well, STUFF? You’re not alone! In the latest episode of Clutter Free Academy, Kathi teams up with Tenneil Register, an incredible mom who mastered the art of living clutter free – even in the tight quarters of a fixer-upper with a blended family of seven! Tune in for their tips on:

• Making your house a home instead of a storage unit
• Using things you love as creative storage solutions
• Letting go of things that are no longer your vibe

In this episode, Tenneil mentions using repurposed items to decorate her space. Here are the promised photos!

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#612 How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 2

Do you feel like you are the only person in your house who understands the amount of strategic planning it takes to do the grocery shopping?

You are not alone, my friend!

Join us for How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 2, as Tonya Kubo and Kathi Lipp explore the balance of insourcing and outsourcing daily tasks to manage burnout. Discover creative solutions for family involvement, the mental load battle, and how to negotiate for change without guilt. This episode offers insights into mental load management and gender roles, aimed at improving household dynamics. Kathi and Tonya offer helpful insights, such as:

• How insourcing allows people to “scratch an itch” they have
• How to make decisions based on resources
• How to achieve collective household downtime

Did you miss How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 1? Listen here. 

Tonya and Kathi mention continuing this conversation. Here are the details! Live workshop: April 11 at 4 p.m. PST in the Clutter Free Academy Facebook Group (kathi.link/cfa)

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Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live) by Eve Rodsky

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"The Help List" - Kathi's social media post about her kids/guests helping at the holidays that went VIRAL!

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#611 How to Deal with the Mental Load Part 1

Do you ever feel like you have to be the woman who does it all and are failing miserably? Join Kathi and her guest, Clutter Free Academy champion Tonya Kubo, as they discuss the concept of mental load and working that “third shift.” They’ll talk about:

• Why lack of available brain bandwidth is not the same as laziness
• The reason “I should” isn’t really helpful
• Dividing household responsibilities without resorting to outdated stereotypes

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Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live) by Eve Rodsky

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#610 Why “I Work Better Under Pressure” Doesn’t Really Work