Episode 5: Elevate Your Space with 3 Creative Design Solutions - PART 1


Hey there, home enthusiasts! 🌿✨ Ready to transform your living space into a stylish sanctuary without breaking the bank? In this episode of "She’s Working on It!", host **Virginia Markman** dives deep into her passion for design and home décor. She's sharing three creative design solutions that will breathe new life into your home: incorporating lush plants, playing with mirrors, and mastering the art of layered lighting.

Inspired by design mavens like Alexandra Gater—who makes design accessible for everyone on her YouTube channel, Instagram, and her amazing apartment tour on Homeworthy—and insights from Christine Martin, who was featured on the Slow Style Home Podcast hosted by Zandra Zuraw, Virginia explores how small changes can make a big impact. She delves into personal anecdotes, from her love of small apartment tours on Apartment Therapy and Refinery29's Sweet Digs, to her own journey of studying design.

**Ready to revamp your space? Let's dive in!**

Discover how to:

• Green Up Your Space: Use plants to add color, texture, and improve air quality. Learn creative ways to display them using pots, baskets, and even DIY projects.
• Mirror Magic: Create visual intrigue and make your rooms feel bigger and brighter with strategically placed mirrors of various shapes and styles.
• Light It Up: Layer different types of lighting to enhance ambiance and functionality. From ambient lighting to task lighting, find out how to set the perfect mood.

**Show Notes:**

Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• Alexandra Gater
  • YouTube Channel: Alexandra Gater
  • Instagram: @alexandragater
  • Homeworthy Apartment Tour: Watch Here
• Christine Martin
  • Instagram: @thegoodabode
  • Website: The Good Abode
• Podcasts
  • Slow Style Home Podcast hosted by Zandra Zuraw: Listen Here
  • Affordable Interior Design Podcast by Betsy Helmuth: Listen Here
• Websites
  • Apartment Therapy: www.apartmenttherapy.com
  • Refinery29's Sweet Digs: Refinery29 Sweet Digs

Connect with Virginia:

• Instagram: @virginia.markman
• Facebook: Virginia Crable Markman

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Book Happy Mind, Happy Life: 10 Simple Ways to Feel Great Every Day
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LINKS
Podcast She Pivots Emily Tisch Sussman
Article nytimes.com How to Strengthen Your Happiness Muscle: Psychologists call it reward sensitivity. And simple steps can help you boost your drive to seek out positive emotions and enjoy life.

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LINKS

Article Why Is Drinking Water in the Morning So Important?
Podcast Hidden Brain: Making the World Sparkle Again

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LINKS

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Book The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin
Podcast Dream Your Life Julia Martin

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