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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 Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
If you've ever had anyone pass away that is close to you, and it was left up to you to go through their things to clean, sell and handle all the details... you know this can be daunting. The gentle act of Swedish Death Cleaning is simply a lighter way to live even if you have forty years left ahead! It's a lovely way to frame cleaning and organizing... so you don't leave your loved ones with an intimidating mountain of chaos to deal with. Join guest Mark Green, host of Cars Yeah podcast, to hear about his experience with his fathers' passing and even treasure hunting.
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If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like Episode 123 | When your parent dies; Dealing with the contents of their home.
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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
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~ 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 book The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning.
- Enjoy the Cars Yeah podcast using all the major podcast apps on any mobile device and the Cars Yeah website: https://carsyeah.com
- Better Homes and Gardens article on Swedish Death Cleaning
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 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
This is a story about Rachel Weber, Digital Deputy Editor at Better Homes and Gardens, and her breast cancer journey, diagnosis, and healing. Find out what changes she made to her home and what things she learned about functionality after a mastectomy. See Sources & Resources below for all the Better Homes and Gardens links!
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———————————————-
- Statistics on breast cancer cited in this episode, BreastCancer.org: https://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/understand_bc/statistics
- Swedish death cleaning story
- Project joy hub page
- Project joy video Rachel shot on spider plants (right before her cancer staging appointment)
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 17, 2021
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
In this mini episode, we'll discuss mental automation...because part of Creating a Home that Thrives® is as much about “ease of use” as possible. Let's learn how to find something you are bad at or frustrated with and associate it with something you are good at to create a solution and a home that functions better or maybe has less clutter.
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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
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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 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
If you are fortunate enough to have a garage, it is often the biggest room in your home. Some people think of a garage as a storage place to put things that are unsightly or incomplete. Sometimes things accumulate to the point that all your square footage isn’t even useful any longer. This episode features garage expert Mark Greene, host of "Cars Yeah" podcast who offers thoughts, insights and ideas of ways to reimagine your garage so you get the most out of every square foot.
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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———————————————-
Enjoy the Cars Yeah podcast using all the major podcast apps on any mobile device and the Cars Yeah website. You can also follow Cars Yeah on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, and YouTube.
Find the Arizona Polymer Flooring here.
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 03, 2021
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
Spring brings with it tulips in many places in the world, animals coming out of hibernation and a sense of renewal is everywhere. Even though Spring means Spring cleaning, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming and hey, while we’re at it, let’s discuss our Junk Drawers!
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———————————————-
- 33 Easy Spring Cleaning Tips for a Sparkling Home by Good Housekeeping
- How to step out of the shop-spend-consume cycle by Ted Ideas;
- The Ultimate room by room Spring Cleaning checklist by Taste of Home
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 Jan 13, 2021
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
In this mini episode, I will talk about the conundrum of choosing flooring. Whether you are building a home, remodeling many rooms or simply updating the flooring in one room, there are many good questions to ask yourself about your space and your reason.
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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 43: Scale and choosing Art for your Walls
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.
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Walking through some condos recently with a buyer got me thinking about creativity and how you can explore the creative side of yourself at home. Some think you have to be an artist to be creative, when in fact, that isn’t true at all. Music and cooking, candle making, and gardening are all ways to explore creativity at home. This episode explores what it means to be creative within the walls of your home as well as using creative decision-making to morph your home into a true expression of those living there.
If you didn’t start listening to 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———————————————-
- Understanding the Meaning of Creativity by MarthaStewart .com
- Adversity and the Creative Mind by Psychology Today
- Creative Confidence, by Tom and David Kelley.
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.
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
If you want to make progress in the way your home feels and functions, this is the episode for you! Pick one room and let's get after it! This episode is meant to be listened to as a tool for each room; posing questions about your space and your reasoning. What room will you start with? Welcome to the BOOT CAMP FOR YOUR HOME!
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 Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
This is a parallel story about Jessica Dudley and her health and home journeys. It’s a fascinating and educational story filled with ups and downs, wallpaper and mold, hope, and satisfaction. Her health journey started when she was 18 years old but as a remodeler of historic homes, this is also a story about creating a home for healing. See the supporting VIDEO on YouTube.
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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———————————————-
- Jessica Dudley’s Instagram Accounts: ThankfulBungalow and EDSinspired
- Jessica Dudley’s Blog Thankful Bungalow
- Psychology Today: Self Compassion and Meditation can yield better mental health
- 8 places you might find mold from AllergyAndAir.com
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.
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
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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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———————————————-
- NPR: Food Psychology: How To Trick Your Palate Into A Tastier Meal
- Tasting Table: The Basic White Restaurant Plate Has Met Its Match
- Fast Company: How to Plate Food like a 3-star Michelin Chef
- The Kitchn .com: 6 helpful things to consider when shopping for new dishes
- The Washington Post: The best white dishes, according to tastemakers
- The Stay at Home Chef, Rachel Farnsworth: Instagram and YouTube channel
- 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. “Home Functionality Coach” and "Create a Home that Thrives" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.