Home Design Chat with Nancy

Deron Rensen, Senior Area Sales Manager with Monogram, was Nancy’s guest this week.  Are you wondering what the differences are between GE, Monogram, Profile and Cafe appliances?  Deron explained how these appliances differ.  Deron also described the Hearth Oven, previously named the Pizza Oven, what the benefits are and how the Hearth Oven completes your kitchen.

If you are remodeling your kitchen,  you will want to listen to this podcast before you chose your appliances.  There are many wonderful and exciting things being offered in the world of Monogram.

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Nancy interviewed Jenn Walsh, a holistic healer specializeing in trauma, addiction and mental illness. As a Certified Integrative Health Coach and a Reiki Master Practitioner,  Jenn utilizes natural resources provided by Mother Earth, Energy and Intuitive guidance to heal energy discrepancies that create physical, emotional and spiritual imbalance.

Listen to this podcast to learn more about how Jenn is helping Nancy's husband, Jimmie.  This podcast is a continuation of the podcast published October 21, 2019.

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Nancy hasn't done an original podcast in 4 months, but this week she got in front of her microphone to explain what she has been doing lately.   Nancy describes the benefits of Hospice of the Valley and what you should know before you need them for a loved one. Life is short - enjoy the time to be with someone you love.

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Nancy’s guest this week is Kirk Bianchi, a Master of the Southwest, owns Bianchi Design, an environmental architecture and conceptual design firm that expresses the outdoors as a living art form. they create surprising and beautiful outdoor environments for luxury homeowners who refuse to live in the mundane. Our designs sing without making a sound because artful living is about enjoying life.

 He explained his thoughts and ideas about beautiful backyard designs, his background and the importance of the complete design complimenting the home and integrating the design into nature. 

 We talked about the backyard trends, how they have changed over the years and how he designs with passion. 

You will want to listen to every word of this interesting podcast.

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This podcast originally published May 27, 2019

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Most people don’t really know the important role architects play in a remodel or new construction.  Nick Tsontakis, owner of Tsontakis Architecture, chats with Nancy about what homeowners should expect from the initial meeting with their architect to the completion stage.  

Nick explains what to look for when interviewing an architect, what drawings to expect and what role the architect plays during the project. Listen to this podcast before you start the design process.  

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This podcast originally published April 22, 2019

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List to The Best of Home Design Chat with Nancy.  This was a fun podcast so I’m re-publishing it.

Candy Lesher, Culinary Professional, and Nancy reviewed all the popular countertop appliances that clutter your kitchen.  Which ones get a thumbs up and which ones get a thumbs down. What’s Candy’s favorite appliance that should shouldn’t live without. How many appliances do the same task? Give us your comments on your appliances.

Listen with your app or on your desktop to this very fun and informative podcast.  Give us your comments on your appliances

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This podcast originally published April 15, 2019

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Nancy chatted with Kym Davis CKD, CBD who is a seasoned professional designer with Premier Kitchen & Bath.  Listen to this podcast to find out if your kitchen is a well-designed functional kitchen, or do you need to change a few things.  They compared the old designs with the new up-to-date ideas found in today’s kitchens.  What’s in and what’s out for the best working kitchens.

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This podcast originally published December 3, 2018

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Nancy chatted with Jem Funk, lighting Diva and interior designer at Premier Lighting in Scottsdale. Jem explained her role at Premier Lighting  and what changes she has seen in the world of lighting in the last 5 years.

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This podcast originally aired on May 21, 2018

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Judith Brown, Co-owner of Phase 1 Electronics, is concerned about your security and how you can protect your family. She chatted with Nancy about camera surveillance, security systems, and different ways to feel secure in your home.

By the way, Phase 1 Electronics just installed a security system in Nancy’s home.  You can’t put a price on peace of mind.

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This podcast was originally published on May 7, 2018

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Are you getting a restful sleep at night?  It could be that your bedroom walls are the wrong color causing you to wake up tired.

Dede Radford, a DunnEdwards color expert, chatted with Nancy about the best & worse colors for your bedroom, so before you decide to repaint, this podcast will help you decide what the best restful color will be for you. 

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This podcast originally published on May 28, 2018

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