Spark Joy

Ep 47 | Nailing DIY with The Nestrs


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Sarah Karakaian is all about maximizing the design and function of spaces, especially small ones!

For Sarah, it all started on the road as a world-traveling performer in hit Broadway musicals, where the only constant was her thoughtfully compartmentalized suitcase.

In 2014, Sarah teamed-up with handy hubby, Nick, to create beautiful spaces full-time at Nestrs a professional organizing, design, and handyman company.

Sarah and her husband are Airbnb Superhosts and their work has been featured on the HGTV television series, Beach Flip.

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In this episode, you’ll enjoy:

  • Why enthusiasm is so important for a small business owner working with clients.

  • How Sarah went from theatre to professional organizing.

  • Learn about the intersection between the work of organizing and work in doing renovations

  • When you should do DIY, Do It Yourself, and when it’s between to leave it to the professionals.

  • Learn about a great DIY project that will make a huge impact.

  • What it was like to do a very cool beach project on BeachFlip, the HGTV show. Here is their episode: Sarah and Nick on BeachFlip

  • To connect with Sarah, visit Nestrs.com

    Follow her on instagram at: @nestrs
    and Facebook at: The Nestrs

    Sarah's favorite tidying tip: “Think up! There’s a lot of under utilized space up high that you can make use of and maximize your space.”

    What sparks joy for Sarah: Sarah and her husband have a new renovation project in Ohio that she is looking forward to diving into!

    Final words of wisdom: “Being organized is so important. It saves us time, it saves us money, it keeps our stress and anxiety levels under control. And, it can be fun and creative.”

    Gems:

    “Is the time spent doing a project enjoyable for you?”

    “We were there sometimes until midnight demo’ing a space. And there would be times when I just wanted to cry.”

    "When you work together, it's important to have a way to deal with the stress and tension that will inevitably come up."

    “We both love transforming spaces and helping people achieve what they want in their homes.”

    You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home

    You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

    Special Guest: Sarah Karakaian.

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