Betsy Helmuth introduces premium membership and shares updates on her home design. She discusses rising home decor prices and prioritizing room setups for families. Betsy offers tips for built-in bookshelves and motivating decor by hosting guests. Listener questions cover mid-century modern bedrooms and houseplants. She also announces a new YouTube channel and social media links, and highlights a collaboration with Maria from Bloom and Grow Radio.

0:00 introduction to premium membership   1:26 host introduction   1:31 updates on personal home design   2:10 discussing rising prices in home decor   3:05 prioritizing room setups for family   4:12 motivation to decorate by hosting guests   4:56 considerations for built-in bookshelves   6:17 tips for styling bookshelves   13:13 listener question from Carol about mid-century modern bedroom design   19:31 listener question from Gretchen about houseplants   25:49 podcast collaboration and friendship with Maria from Bloom and Grow Radio   27:12 announcement of new YouTube channel and social media links   28:35 closing remarks and credits

- Using built-ins for storage can be both practical and aesthetically pleasing, but they should be carefully considered based on how long you plan to stay in the home. - Styling a bookshelf can be an opportunity to combine function and decoration by using items like games, family photo albums, and aesthetically pleasing storage boxes. - Opting for an upholstered bed can add comfort and warmth to a bedroom while avoiding the overuse of wood, which can be common in bedroom furniture.

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