Home Space and Reason

Episode 44 | The Color of your Plates and Bowls

I recently received a text from a good friend of mine that read “What are your thoughts on brightly colored dishes?"  to which my answer was “there is actually a lot of psychology behind this and I should do a whole episode just on this question!” So here we are talking about all the subliminal stuff that can enhance the dining experience. 

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Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. NPR: Food Psychology: How To Trick Your Palate Into A Tastier Meal
2. Tasting Table: The Basic White Restaurant Plate Has Met Its Match 
3. Fast Company: How to Plate Food like a 3-star Michelin Chef
4. The Kitchn .com: 6 helpful things to consider when shopping for new dishes 
5. The Washington Post: The best white dishes, according to tastemakers 
6. The Stay at Home Chef, Rachel Farnsworth: Instagram and YouTube channel
7. The book: The Perfect Meal - The Multisensory Science of Food and Dining - by Charles Spence 

 

Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. "Create a Home that Thrives" is a registered Trademark of Kristina Browning.

 

Episode 43 | Scale, Proportion and choosing Art for your Walls

Understanding Scale, Proportion and how to choose Art for your Wall can feel complicated. If you know your room just doesn’t feel right but you can’t put your finger on why, it might be because of Scale.  Let’s learn more about these things and I’ll even include 20 ideas of what to put on your wall.  Different ways to listen:

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Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. Picture Rails by Bob Vila: https://www.bobvila.com/articles/picture-rails/
2. West Elm laser-cut cork tiles: https://www.westelm.com/products/muratto-cork-wall-covering-arabic-w2720/?catalogId=71&sku=8934403&cm_ven=PLA&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=Art%20%2B%20Mirrors%20%3E%20Wallpaper%20%2B%20Paneling&cm_ite=8934403&gclid=CjwKCAjw19z6BRAYEiwAmo64LbQZ0-ssyxLq24LvudmTBzx-IgIgaTRpTvoUwFlW9x_vBvOUUa-rcBoCGZAQAvD_BwE
3. Samsung TV that looks like art called The Frame: https://www.samsung.com/us/televisions-home-theater/tvs/the-frame/art-mode/
4. Industrial Wall Clocks by Schoolhouse: https://www.schoolhouse.com/collections/clocks
5. Other items mentioned are listed on the Home Space and Reason group page. Join by clicking here.

Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. "Create a Home that Thrives" is a registered Trademark of Kristina Browning.

 

Episode 41 | Doorbells, Front Door Locks & Handles

Oh, the choices!  From vintage doorbells to smart connected versions, your values and taste should be taken into consideration when making a decision. Right along with doorbells, you should consider door handles and therefore locks since they all hang out on the same part of your entry. Let’s talk about all the reasons you might consider one over the other.

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Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. Best Smart Doorbells by New York Times
2. History of the Doorbell by curbed.com 
3. Consumer Reports Door Lock Buying Guide
4. Blue by ADT
5. Spore Doorbells and Chimes
6. Rejuvenation vintage replica doorbells
7. House of Antique Hardware door hardware

Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties

Episode 39 | Front Door Mats

A front doormat is one of the first lines of defense against bringing dirt, pollen, germs, and other pollutants into your home but what does yours say about you?  Does it thoughtfully complement the aesthetic of your entire home?  Does it speak about the people who live there and their values or taste? What is the reason behind your choice?  Do you want to make people laugh or embrace the mid-century modern vibe based on the architecture of your home?  Let’s talk about Front Door Mats!

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Did you know that you can hire me no matter where you live?  If you are stuck on one particular area of your home, I have online consults available to help you with your space and reasoning. If you live in the greater metro Portland, Oregon area and you’d like to hire me as your Realtor or your home coach to help work through difficult spaces, reach out to me at kristina@spaceandreason.com.  The finest compliment I could ever receive is the confidence of your referral. 

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Episode 38 | Backyard Fire Pits

There are few things in life as nostalgic as sitting around an open fire on a crisp, starry night sharing stories, watching the smoke rise, passing a ukulele around, and listening to the crackle of the wood ablaze. If you’ve considered adding one to your yard, let’s deep dive into size, aesthetic, functionality, and portability with special guest Mike Bertelsen, founder of Cowboy Cauldron. From tiny spaces to luxurious resorts, there’s a fire pit with your name on it.

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Did you know that you can hire me no matter where you live?  If you are stuck on one particular area of your home, I have online consults to help you with your space and reasoning. If you live in the Portland, Oregon area and you’d like to hire me as your Realtor or your home coach to help work through difficult spaces, reach out to me at Kristina@spaceandreason.com.  The finest compliment I could ever receive is the confidence of your referral. 

 

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Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. Sophisticated Versions of S’mores.
2. Learn more about the estate at Mt. Vernon and tour the home virtually
3. Book: the Social Conquest of Earth by Edward. O. Wilson winner of the Pulitzer Prize: https://www.amazon.com/Social-Conquest-Earth-Edward-Wilson/dp/0871403633 
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Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. "Create a Home that Thrives" is a registered Trademark of Kristina Browning.

Episode 36 | Laundry and the Laundry Room

If you want some insight into your overall personal stress level, how you do laundry can be telling!  There are several ways to consider the chore of laundry: how the space itself feels and functions, if you have a routine and whether that is working for you or not, If you have employed hacks or shortcuts, and if you get help with it. Let’s talk about the history of laundry, psychology of the chore, and deep dive into the areas of it that you dislike the most.

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Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. Consumer Reports: How to Prevent Dryer Fires
2. Psychology Today article How Often Does the Laundry Get Done? 
3. Spawned Podcast 
4. Great practical tips on laundry from Cool Mom Picks 

Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. "Create a Home that Thrives" is a registered Trademark of Kristina Browning.

Episode 35 | 4 Ways to become Re-Inspired with your Space

Sometimes when days start blending into one another, a space refresh is just what the doctor ordered!  Small in size, a space refresh is just the kind of project that is fun because it's not too daunting...but where to start?  Here are four ways to become re-inspired with your space!

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Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. "Create a Home that Thrives" is a registered Trademark of Kristina Browning.