Betsy Helmuth introduces an online class bundle and discusses holiday supply chain issues. She provides tips on buying furniture for a new house and answers listener questions. Topics include architectural statements and mixing metal finishes. Betsy wraps up with a sponsor message and premium membership benefits.

0:00 Betsy Helmuth introduces the online class bundle 1:38 Betsy Helmuth discusses holiday season and supply chain issues 2:16 Betsy Helmuth on buying furniture with a house 3:29 Betsy Helmuth answers listener questions before the new year 3:42 Listener question from Sammy about architectural statements 10:17 Betsy Helmuth's advice on Sammy's home design 18:57 Listener question from Ghani about mixing metal finishes 23:23 Betsy Helmuth wraps up and encourages listener engagement 24:56 Betsy Helmuth talks about premium membership benefits

- When incorporating two-tone metal finishes, avoid mixing warm and cool metals, instead opt for combining dark metals with either warm or cool metals. - A transitional home with neutral elements offers flexibility to incorporate various design styles, allowing for personalized touches while maintaining cohesiveness. - When working on a tight budget, prioritize matching finishes for prominent features like faucets and hardware to ensure a cohesive look, even if you must compromise on preferred materials.

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