How to Decorate

Ep. 416: Home Is Where The Heart Is with Olivia Westbrooks


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Caroline and Liz—joined by guest host Nakyrna Milner from Ballard Designs—welcome award-winning Atlanta designer Olivia Westbrooks. Known for her vibrant use of color and emotional approach to home design, Olivia discusses her new television show, 'Homes is Where the Heart Is,' on Hallmark Plus. The show highlights her journey of transforming family homes filled with emotional significance. 

Olivia also shares insights into balancing bold colors with a client’s personal tastes, the challenges of filming a design show, and how she manages her creative projects alongside family life. The episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice for anyone passionate about creating homes with true heart and soul.

What You’ll Hear on This Episode:

  • 00:00 Introduction to Ballard Designs Podcast
  • 00:35 Meet the Hosts and Special Guests
  • 00:51 Nakyrna Milner's Background and Expertise
  • 01:10 Introducing Olivia Westbrooks
  • 02:44 Olivia's Journey to Television
  • 04:35 The Emotional Connection to Home
  • 07:44 Challenges of Filming a Design Show
  • 13:53 Balancing Creativity and Client Needs
  • 22:27 Color Theory and Design Tips
  • 24:50 Fun with Color Pairing
  • 31:40 Navigating Color Choices
  • 31:58 Trusting Your Instincts
  • 32:40 The Squint Test
  • 34:26 Exploring Unused Colors
  • 37:58 Trends in Design
  • 39:52 The Comeback of Glass Blocks
  • 45:34 Balancing Art and Life
  • 48:16 Creative Passions and Family
  • 52:19 The Joy of Needlepoint
  • 55:30 Encouraging Authenticity
  • 56:49 Show Information and Farewell
  • Also Mentioned:

    • ⁠⁠ballarddesigns.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Shop Now
    • ⁠oliviawestbrooks.com⁠ | Designer Website
    • ⁠@oliviawestbrooksinteriors⁠ | Designer IG
    • Olivia Westbrooks Ballard House Tour | Watch Now

      Please send in your decorating dilemmas + pictures so we can answer them on an upcoming episode (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) . And, of course, please subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already in Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss a new episode.

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