There’s a topic that has been running through my mind for a while now, and I thought it would be a great time now to record a solo episode to give you my thoughts on it. It’s about this concept of the “down to earth” designer. What is this exactly? I’m going to reveal how this type of designer cut help you cut through the “bs” of your home, and you’re going to discover how a beautifully designed and curated home is most definitely within your reach!

As well, stay tuned until the end of the episode and you’ll hear exciting details on the next giveaway I have for listeners who rate and review this podcast!

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Do you feel in the dark when it comes to lighting? Lighting design can be very complicated and tricky, and it’s gotten even more difficult to master as the years have gone by with all the advancements in the marketplace. Having somebody like today’s expert guest to guide you, whether you are building a new home or need to adapt lighting in your existing space, is a critical piece to getting it done right.

Stacy Ruiz is a lighting expert and consultant based in New York, and she has been in the industry now for 33 years. She specializes in lighting design, specifications and installation, and she offers a unique vision to each job she completes, while communicating between all teams involved in the project.

As you’ll hear from Staci today, utilizing the expertise and skills of a lighting professional can make all the difference in the world, whether you are a tradesperson, realtor, homeowner, or interior designer like myself. Staci is a tremendous resource in her field and I am so excited to be bringing her to the podcast today to share her perspectives with you.

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On this special bonus episode I'm announcing the winners of the giveaway I have been running for the launch of this podcast! The next big thing is I'm going to be doing another giveaway over the course of the next 4 to 6 weeks!

All you have to do is subscribe, rate and review this podcast on your favorite app to be eligible. If you are moving, or have a friend that is moving who needs some quick wins on decorating, I am offering one of my 1-on-1 digital services ($500 value). Stay tuned to next week's episode for more details!

Are you feeling stress about your recent move, and are wondering if this could be at the root of what’s causing your child’s interrupted sleep? There is a definite link between the anxiety we feel and big life changes such as a move from the city to the suburbs, and today’s guest shares her expertise and practical advice for overcoming these obstacles that many families will face.

Valerie Groysman, MSW, RSW, is the founder of Talkin Sleep. In addition to her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Valerie obtained her Masters of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Toronto, where she specialized in children and their families. She completed her MSW practicum at the SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health, where she trained as a child and family therapist focused on children 0 to 6 years of age, and their parents.

Valerie accomplished numerous training and certificates on topics such as infant child mental health, parenting, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Attachment Focused Therapies, to name a few. She has extensive experience supporting parent-child relationships, children’s social, emotional and behavioral health, as well as treating anxiety symptoms in children and adults. Valerie is certified in the Baby-Led Sleep approach designed to get sleep without sleeping training or crying it out.

As Valerie shares, routines and sleep patterns will shift all the time, especially when making the move from the city to the suburbs. It’s important for us as parents to trust our intuition and to provide the environment that will help our children manage the changes that are disrupting their sleep, for the wellbeing of the family as a whole. Most importantly, there isn’t a “one size fits all approach” to your child’s sleep, but rather it’s what will work for you and your family.

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With home technology and the features available advancing so quickly, I wanted to bring an expert on the podcast to talk about the amazing things that you can have in your home, and the ways you can easily improve your current home system.

Chris Barre is a Technology Design Expert with Smart Home and Theatre Systems, based in Connecticut. Chris looks at their customers’ needs and wants, and then designs systems based on the best use of the space, within their allocated budget. He has specialized training in the Crestron Residential System, which you’ll hear about in this episode, and he’s been a part of the Smart Home team for 9 years now. With an engineer on staff and a team of design professionals, Smart Home works from the beginning stages of design right through completion.

As I’ve mentioned before on the podcast, our homes are so central to our lives and the lives of our families, especially in this day and age. Why not have your home be “smart” and operating at its maximum functionality? Today you’ll find out how you can make some incredible changes to your new or existing home, and simplify your life while gaining peace of mind in the process. The best part is that it may not be as difficult to do as you had thought! 

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With COVID-19 cases on the rise in many urban centers such as New York City, many young families and professionals are looking to move to the suburbs. I’ve been wanting to get a realtor on the podcast to speak about this trend, among other things, in this interesting time we are all living in. I’m so excited to be chatting with and introducing you to Susan Isaak, an accomplished agent with Houlihan Lawrence working out of their Greenwich office. Susan focuses on working with young families relocating to the suburbs, which makes her an ideal person to share her perspectives on what it looks like to buy or rent a new home right now.

Susan has been named a Top 100 Agent and a Greater Greenwich Top Producer by The Real Deal and is a recipient of the Houlihan Lawrence Platinum Award. Her success comes from being dedicated to her client's needs and working tirelessly on their behalf. She is a full-time agent with a deep knowledge of the market. Always putting clients first, her goal is to make the entire process a positive one.

In this episode Susan discusses the growing number of people working from home and how this is affecting the real estate market, what features buyers are asking for in homes more now than ever, some common challenges people will face when moving from the city (and how to overcome them), and so much more.

Right now our homes are even more of a focal point in our lives than usual, and Susan shares some fantastic advice on how to approach making the decision of where to live by looking at yourself first, before even looking at that very first home listing.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://jillkalmaninteriors.com/13

Has just the thought all the financial considerations that come with purchasing a home stressed you and your partner out? Are you not sure where to even begin, or what to talk about when making big purchases? Planning is key, and today’s expert guest Dan Hinz is here to provide the framework to make this process so much easier, stress-free and enjoyable.

Dan is a financial coach and the founder of Adulting With Money, where he helps engaged couples and newlyweds learn how to adult with money, together. He offers multiple coaching programs and resources to help his clients get on the same page with their finances, in order to find a better way to handle their money.

In this episode you’ll going to hear why finances are such an important piece of the overall puzzle when purchasing or designing a home, and how to begin constructing the plan that will get you and your partner the home of your dreams. Not only will Dan’s strategies bring you closer to living in your ideal home, they can also help you achieve any financial goal that you desire.

Get full show notes and more information here: http://jillkalmaninteriors.com/12 

Join me and Lexi Poer this week where we’ll talk about the expectations vs reality of family life away from the city, and why it’s still possible to get your city fix while being in the suburbs. We’ll talk about why these places are perfectly designed for raising families, and how you can meet like-minded people and thrive in your new life. Come take a stroll with us and find out more about life in the suburbs!

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Tune in this week where we’ll discuss why the relationship between fashion and style is symbiotic, and why your home has to work for you. We’ll talk about why style doesn’t always mean the highest-level brand or the largest price tag, and how you can use your fashion and style sense to reflect the things you love. It’s time to get confident and creative with your own style!

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Crans and I discuss why knowing your fabrics can help you keep furniture that lasts longer and maintains its place in the family home for years to come. We’ll consider how trends come and go and why it’s so important that we understand exactly what we’re putting into our homes. Fabrics can be so fun, and in a time like this, it's so important to have something you love in your home!

Get full show notes and more information here: http://jillkalmaninteriors.com/9