Novogratz Chronicles, Part II
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Betsy answers all of your design questions!
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Novogratz Chronicles, Part 1
Affordable Interior Design by Uploft
Betsy answers all of your design questions!
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Living Well in Your Living Room
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Betsy answers all of your design questions!
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Sleepless in Sydney (and Austin and San Francisco)
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Betsy answers all of your design questions!
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Organizing Without Overwhelm with Laurie Palau, Part II
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Betsy answers all of your design questions!
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Organizing Without Overwhelm with Laurie Palau, Part I
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Betsy answers all of your design questions!
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Feng Shui Living with Lisa Morton, Part II
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Betsy Helmuth recaps last week's episode before diving into Feng Shui tips for summer, focusing on incorporating the earth element. She shares advice on simplifying your space by removing one item and enhancing the love for your home's center. A brief sponsor message from Affordable Interior Design follows. Betsy then provides design strategies for homes with multiple floors and discusses how to infuse intention into your home decor. The episode concludes with credits and closing remarks. (0:00) Introduction and recap of last week's episode (2:10) Feng Shui for summer - Incorporating the...
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Feng Shui Living with Lisa Morton, Part I
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Betsy Helmuth welcomes guest Lisa Morton and explores Lisa's journey into interior design, discussing the high-budget challenges she faced. Lisa shares her transition to holistic interior design and feng shui, leading to her new start and feng shui certification. They delve into the role of Reiki in home energy and discuss Lisa's new podcast, Puncthwei Living. Lisa offers seasonal tips for intentional living and highlights the significance of a clean front door. The episode wraps up with information on where to find Lisa Morton. 0:00 Introduction and guest Lisa Morton 3:04 Lisa Morton's...
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Slow Style with Zandra Zuraw
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Betsy Helmuth welcomes special guest Zandra Zuraw, who shares her journey from a varied professional background to interior design. Zandra discusses her transition to podcasting and the challenges she faced, recounting her early podcasting days and shift towards teaching and design retreats. They talk about adapting to COVID with online courses and launching "Slow Style Home." The conversation explores evolving career paths, partnerships, and finding one's voice. Zandra explains the principles and mindset of the Slow Style framework, embedding values and subconscious interpretations in home...
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Renovations & Connecticut Spaces
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Betsy Helmuth opens the episode with personal anecdotes before discussing how to manage design expectations and investments. She shares tips on how listeners can ask her design questions effectively. Betsy then offers advice on selecting an interior designer. After a brief commercial break, she provides insights into compact living and multifunctional furniture. The episode also covers balancing historical elements with modern amenities. Betsy wraps up with closing remarks and a sponsor mention. 0:00 Introduction and welcome; personal updates 4:20 Relating personal anecdotes to interior design...
info_outlineBetsy Helmuth opens the episode with personal anecdotes before discussing how to manage design expectations and investments. She shares tips on how listeners can ask her design questions effectively. Betsy then offers advice on selecting an interior designer. After a brief commercial break, she provides insights into compact living and multifunctional furniture. The episode also covers balancing historical elements with modern amenities. Betsy wraps up with closing remarks and a sponsor mention.
0:00 Introduction and welcome; personal updates
4:20 Relating personal anecdotes to interior design
8:06 How to ask Betsy questions and website updates
9:08 Listener questions: Selecting an interior designer and optimizing small spaces
21:21 Balancing historical character with modern amenities
25:27 Closing remarks and acknowledgments
- Investing in your home decor can sometimes lead to unexpected results, so it's important to manage your expectations and be prepared for compromises.
- In small spaces, not every piece of furniture needs to be multifunctional; sometimes simpler, single-purpose items can contribute to a more organized and visually appealing environment.
- When blending historic architectural details with modern amenities, consider using a historically appropriate color palette paired with contemporary furniture to create a balanced and cohesive look.
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