The Design Log

From the art deco of the 1920’s to the 1970’s use of mustard cabinetry to the shiplap as a go-to design styles of today, over the years or century, for that matter, popular interior design styles have taken shape. Love them or Hate them, you saw them everywhere, well - today, we’re sharing with you some of YOUR current unpopular design opinions of current styles… let’s see where you stand!

SHOW NOTES

Our FAVE Martini Glasses 

A+Co Wallpaper Round Up

Our Guide to Open Shelving

Reno My Rental, Love It Or List It, Queer Eye, Fixer Upper, Extreme Home Makeover… and so on and so on. These are just a handful of the many Home Makeover shows out there to binge - and babes, have we been bingeing! Now more than ever, more and more amazing design inspiration television is out there at our fingertips virtually driving us into home projects, hiring designers and believing we can tackle an entire remodel before we ever need to refill out glass of wine… today, we’re chatting about the myths of interior design, basically Reality vs. Reality TV!

We are so lucky today to get to share with you a chat with an amazingly talented artist - Kirsten Sadlier of her own art studio, Kirsten Sadlier Art. 

We’re all over the spectrum on topics from how creates such personal touches in commissioned pieces, how being a new mom was a catalyst for opening up her mind to shifting to abstract art and how her 10/10 mindset helped turn her passion into a thriving business.

While you listen, join us in sipping on a Kin Spritz from Kin Euphorics - the non-alcoholic, mood booting beverage that is packaged cute enough for your bar cart!

We’re diving right in today, babes, because I need to know allllll the deets on my newest friend… 

SHOW NOTES

Kirsten Sadlier Instagram + Contact

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When it comes to your home or a home that you’re designing, you put together your list, spreadsheet doc or whatever you use to organize your needs and bam - you’ve got everything you need selected, shopped and ready for install. But… once the delivery team comes and go, it doesn’t quite hit the visionary perfection you hand in mind. 

Well, today we’re chatting about that important piece of home glues it all together. In fact, it’s the #1 thing you cannot skip when styling a home!

Our Favorite Pillow Resources HERE!

The BEST Lighting Resources

Faux Plant Resources

Best Fall Candles

On May 27, 2020 I sent out my very first email for my brand spanking new email it. My list consisted of the friends + family I asked to sign up - and/or signed up for them.  The body of the email was basically a verbatim sample of their text that I tried to make sound a little like me. It was rough, I had no idea what I was doing and one of my best friends unsubscribed after two emails. I was clearly crushing it… 

It took me about 6 months to really figure out how amazing email marketing is for my business and needed to shout it from the CEO-Rooftops. Today, we’re talking about creating and the strategy to grow your email list!

SHOW NOTES

“an email list is the only space where you completely control the narrative and amount of people - or followers - who see it. ” (3:15)

“I hate to be the one to break this to you, but we have zero control when it comes to social media.” (6:55)

“I believe that email marketing gives your the ability to have personal connections with individuals who are there to become buyers.”

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25 FREE EMAIL SUBJECT LINES!

FLODESK

We’re so excited to have the one and only Liz Powell of Liz Powell Design on our podcast today! She is truly an inspiration for all of us.

Starting her own design firm just four short years ago (after raising a family, mind you!) she is now over 250 projects deep with her timeless approach to design.  We can’t wait for you to hear us chat about:

• her thoughts on all white kitchens
• what gets her in the best design head space
• tips for all of you budding designers out there!

SHOW NOTES

“I thought - I could do that better!” (3:45)

“I don’t think most people are educated on what the world of design is and what we do everyday.” (7:54)

“A white kitchen is timeless. I don’t think a trendy thing, but a popular thing,” (9:54)

“More than just a certain place, it’s looking for the right things.” (10:44)

“Educating yourself so you can speak with the tradesman who are doing the work and talk their lingo, understand what they’re asking for and communicate really well.” (13:20)

LINKS

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Liz Powell’s Website

Liz’s Instagram

Bespoke X A+Co

I don’t know about you, but when starting my own business really started changing from a-small-idea to a need-to-do, it had a lot to do with how burnt out I was from my 9 to 5. While I was pretty clear minded when I started out, and knew that it wasn’t going to be some easy push to glory, I found myself starting to hit those similar burnt out feelings I had before. 

The difference this time? I knew that the only person who could change this pattern was me. Today, we’re sharing our the key mindset shifts that helped us not feel quite so overwhelmed…

SHOW NOTES

“The biggest shift, though, is making sure your mindset is geared towards progress over more work… ”

“The joke of this all is - wasn’t the whole point of working for yourself to give yourself more time? That was one of my goals.”

“You can be successful, in fact, potentially more successful, by giving yourself the same attention you give to your business.”

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3 FREE INSTA POSTS!

Caipirinha Recipe

Chic Daily Planner

I have a theory that our society is filled with people who fall within one of two categories: those who wait until September 22nd to finally accept that summer is over and those who have been chugging those pumpkin spice lattes since their mid-August return. 

While I would most likely associate myself with the first category, I find nothing wrong with starting the prep work to start emulating one of my favorite season throughout our homes and beyond.

If you’re looking to to create a sprinkle of seasonal style mixed with a fall oasis feel, look no further: we’re offering FOUR tips in creating the best version of Fall in your home.

SHOW NOTES

“…I feel that the seasonal shifts in our homes should be a breath of fresh air within our desired palettes, not a complete haul of seasonal vomit.” (2:36)

“…if you’re wanting to tone down the small pieces you’re purchasing in order to use your hard earned money to get lasting pieces - that's what we’re here for.” (4:36)

“Redecorating for a season doesn’t necessarily mean big purchases, it can absolutely be reworking with what you’ve got.” (9:56)

“Chevron - or as my friend, Katie, calls it “squiggle lines.” I don’t love it.” (11:10)

“…boundaries are important.” (12:38)

Being a designer, almost everywhere I go I get some sort of question regarding how to style or design someone’s home.  I get it - it is not easy to get your home together, even if you’re running around with a vision board and a specific style. Putting it together can be overwhelming and time consuming.  Today, we’re coming at you with 15 questions that we’ve received in a little rapid fire pace that will hopefully help you!

House Whine is here and we are giving you THREE amazing tricks to make your rental renovation look like a your ideal space and keep that lovely landlord as happy as can be while handing back that security deposit that we’re not open for losing! Let’s dive right in!