Lucille and her family left their 'old' life in Sydney behind to travel through Europe for 15 months. She tells her story and explains how the simple life they led while living in Europe became the essence of reframing their lifestyle upon their return.

Show Notes:

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Discover new colour trends and learn more about the Dulux colour forecast 2017 Antidote - A Colour Cure in my interview with Andrea Lucena-Orr, Colour Planning & Communications Manager at Dulux Group. We met at an event hosted by the Design Institute of Australia at Sydney Design Festival.

The four colour trends at a glance:

Show Notes:

Dulux Colour Trends 2017 Brochure

Watch this space to read my upcoming more in-depth articles about the Dulux colour forecast and the international colour and soft furnishing trends 'Explorations' compiled by the Heimtextil Trendtable, an international group of designers. These trends will be visually presented at the worldwide biggest trade show for residential and contract textiles, Heimtextil 2017, in Frankfurt, Germany, in January 2017.

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In this episode, I talk about the act of ‘letting go’. Letting go of thoughts, actions, things that do not serve us any longer.

I would like to encourage you to think about things, beliefs and habits that you have been holding on to for a while, or maybe years, and what this does to you.

For the time being, I will put this podcast show on hiatus. Please visit the Downsize with Style podcast page and listen to the many valuable interviews and resources that I shared with you over the past 21 months.

Thank you to all of our listeners worldwide and all our interview partners who shared their stories and valuable advice and promoted the show through their communities.

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Colour is the most powerful tool in non-verbal communication. Colour impacts on a subconscious level on our behaviour, wellbeing, emotions, and decisions. No matter if you would like to become clear about a creative process in your personal or professional life, it is helpful to know the basic meaning of colours.

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In this episode of the Downsize with Style podcast show I talk about the power or positive psychology and establishing routines to become more creative.

I also share my five strategies to boost your creativity when it comes to decorating your home or apartment.

Show Notes

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In Episode 70 of the Downsize with Style podcast you will hear:

Show Notes

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In episode 69 of the Downsize with Style podcast you will hear how you can use the versatile mood board technique to visualise your retirement lifestyle.

Translating your ideas on a vision board will

• Provide Clarity: How and where do I want to live after downsizing?

Show Notes

Mood Board Workshops

How to Make 2016 Your Best Year

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Interview with Jola Jackson, who publishes the UK blog Build Mum a House.

When her mother could not maintain the family home any longer and it was time to downsize, Jola and her husband decided to build her a house with all the facilities she would need to enjoy her own home despite her reduced mobility.

Listen to how Jola approached this building project without being an interior designer, what challenges she and her mother faced, and how they finally achieved their goal.

Show Notes:

Jola's blog

Jola's Pinterest Boards

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Interview with Naomi Findlay, CEO of Silk Home and Founder of the International Institute of Home Staging about styling your home to live in.

Topics:

Show Notes:

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You might have been living in your apartment for a while and feel that it’s time for a change.

If you’re looking to update your home decor, it can be difficult to know where to start – especially if you are not an expert in interior decorating. So, before you take on the task, listen to this podcast for five simple tips that could help spruce up your space.

If you find this episode valuable, please leave us a rating or review on iTunes. Thanks in advance!

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