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Create a home that Thrives®! Home Functionality Coach® and Realtor Kristina Browning discusses home functionality, aesthetics, and automation challenging you to think about your space differently. With a bit of history and psychology... this isn’t your typical HOUSE podcast. What’s important in your life? This intellectual and relaxing podcast helps you to align your home with your values. I recommend starting at Ep. 1 and SUBSCRIBE for ease of use.
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Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Ep. 100 | Your Top Ten
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
In celebration of episode 100 let’s count down the Top 10 most downloaded episodes and learn which one takes the top spot!
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com
Sources & Reference———————————————-
Episode 54: Bootcamp for your home
Episode 63: a VIDEO of Remodeling inspiration
Episode 46: The haunting of a house
Episode 48; a 7-minuted guided relaxation exercise
Episode 45: Organizing, the KonMari method
Episode 40: Creating Spaces for Movement and Habits for Health with special guest Nicole Darabi
Episode 1: Does every Space have a reason
Episode 62: Swedish Death Cleaning
Episode 56; Hardwoods, Laminate, Carpet or Vinyl
Episode 53; A story about a woman, her health, house and healing
Episode 38: Fire Pits with special guest Mike Bertelsen of the Cowboy Cauldron
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday May 29, 2024
Ep. 97 | For the Love of Tumblers
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
What is the number one kitchen hog hiding behind our cabinet doors?
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com
Sources & Reference———————————————-
- Medium: Why we Buy Things we Don’t Need
- Episode 57: Morning Experience
- Episode 92: Porches
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday May 22, 2024
Ep. 96 | Coffee Tables
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
The coffee table is a classic piece of furniture that could (and should) go the extra mile. How can we think more deeply about the functionality of our living room?
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com
Sources & Reference———————————————-
- The Rolls Royce of Coffeetables by Hernest: The Margaux
- Round and nesting coffee table by Hernest: The Odette
- Round Storage Drum Coffee Table by West Elm: The Round Drum
- The Stella Coffee table by Cozey allows you to choose your opening direction for the pop-up and has two colors of wood to choose from.
- Buzzfeed: 50 Coffee table books that are so beautiful it hurts.
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday May 15, 2024
Ep. 95 | The Grind of Feeding Yourself (and others) EveryDay
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
The daily task of getting good nutritious food into your body and not having any food waste at the end of it is no small task. Add feeding more mouths into the equation along with a job and overwhelm comes knocking. Let's talk about a light at the end of the tunnel.
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday May 08, 2024
Ep. 94 | 3 Things: Bathroom Functionality
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Let's think about Functionality, Automation and Aesthetics in the Bathroom.
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com
Sources & Reference———————————————-
- Shower curtain liner with pockets
- Who Gives a Crap Toilet Paper
- IB Mirrors
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Ep. 93 | Shoes off at the Door?
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Let’s discuss home functionality, cleanliness, allergies and interpersonal relations all around the subject of taking your shoes off at the door. How much really gets tracked in? How am I supposed to ask people to leave their shoes at the door?
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com
Sources & Reference———————————————-
- Association of American Medical Colleges: Do Seasonal Allergies seem to be getting worse?
- The dirty truth about taking your shoes off at the door
- Shower Drain Wigs preventing hair clogs.
- Quora: Removing Shoes inside the House
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Ep. 92 | Porches
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Porches evoke so many emotions and they strike a chord in all of us.
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com
Sources & Reference———————————————-
- Patrick Square History of the Porch
- Nested Porch Swings blog post
- Episode 39: Front Door Mats
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Ep. 91 | Backyard Hammocks
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Nothing reminds me of a relaxing vacation more than a hammock! Let’s discuss yard or deck functionality when it comes to relaxation with hammocks.
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com
Sources & Reference———————————————-
- The double drink holder for yards
- Episode 39: Front Door Mats
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Ep. 89 | Slow Decorating
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com
Sources & Reference———————————————-
- House Beautiful article “Slow Decorating in the Age of Instant Design”
- Episode 29: Home Office
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.

Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Ep. 86 | What to do with a Rectangular Room
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Whether the space is long and skinny or wide and shallow, rectangular rooms can be hard to fill and so many people are challenged by the same conundrum. Let's think through rectangular spaces together.
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
JOIN ME:
~ Get my weekly newsletter "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason.
~ On Instagram
~ On Facebook
~ My boards on Pinterest
~ On TikTok
~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com
Sources & Reference———————————————-
- Felt Right Sound deadening wall tiles
- Episode 10: Who is your Home Encouraging you to Become?
- A blog post about scale along with visuals
- Episode 43: Scale and Proportion
- Episode 22: Bathrooms
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.