Betsy Helmuth introduces an online class bundle, covering pricing and purchasing details. She shares spring redecorating tips and answers listener questions on topics like eclectic styles in dark rooms, chandelier sizing, and cat-proofing your home. The episode also highlights home stager Catherine Lewis Brown and discusses the benefits of premium membership.

0:00 Introduction to online class bundle 1:07 Online class pricing and purchasing details 1:34 Spring redecorating and family incentives 2:39 Losing steam on decoration projects 3:38 Listener question from Donna about past guest 4:56 Information on home stager Catherine Lewis Brown 6:19 Differences between interior design and staging 7:23 Listener question from Johanna about eclectic style in dark rooms 9:42 Tips for brightening a dark room 13:09 Listener question from Renee about light fixture size 15:11 Tips for choosing the right chandelier size 16:25 Listener question from Natalie about getting a cat 18:12 Useful tips for cat-proofing your home 22:33 Renewed passion for adopting a pet 23:25 Premium membership benefits 24:50 Closing remarks and acknowledgments

- Incorporate ample lighting options, including lamps, overhead fixtures, and wall sconces, to brighten a dark room effectively. - Use reflective paint finishes and strategically placed mirrors to enhance natural and artificial light in a space. - When selecting a chandelier for a dining room, focus on its proportion to the table rather than the entire room, ensuring it complements the table's size and shape.

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