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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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Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Episode 36 | Laundry and the Laundry Room
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
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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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———————————————-
- Consumer Reports: How to Prevent Dryer Fires
- Psychology Today article How Often Does the Laundry Get Done?
- Spawned Podcast
- Great practical tips on laundry from Cool Mom Picks
- Magnolia by Joanna Gaines
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.
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Episode 35 | 4 Ways to become Re-Inspired with your Space
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Friday Jul 17, 2020
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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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.
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Episode 34 | Creating Dual Purpose Rooms and Flex Space
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
As we spend more time at home, efficient layouts and multi-purpose spaces are becoming more attractive to homeowners and buyers. Creating Flex Spaces helps ensure you have space for a wider range of things. It’s removing outdated labels like “formal dining room” and turning them into something less insistent. Quality use of space is square footage being used to its highest potential. If you are searching for ideas on how to make a space more functional, let’s talk about how to do that.
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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———————————————-
- Bob Vila’s article “Know the Rules for Finished Basements” https://www.bobvila.com/articles/333-know-the-rules-for-finished-basements/
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 Jun 30, 2020
Episode 33 | Revise and Finish Home Projects
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
How many projects do you have lying around unfinished? As a realtor, I see firsthand that garages can get lost in unfinished projects. Guest rooms can become junk rooms where unfinished projects get closed behind a door. I have read statistics that more than half of U.S. homeowners have at least one uncompleted home project. Unfinished projects can add stress to your daily life, especially when you see the unfinished pieces lying around every single day and rendering entire spaces and rooms unusable. How do we finish what we have already started and how can we prevent this cycle from happening again? Come geek out with me on Finishing & Revising Home Projects.
If you live in the Portland, Oregon area and you’d like to hire me as your Realtor or for some Home Functionality Coaching, reach out to me at Kristina@spaceandreason.com. The finest compliment I could receive is the confidence of your referral.
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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———————————————-
- 5 Ways to Finish What You Start (and Why You Often Don't) featured in Psychology Today written by Susan Perry PhD
Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties. "Create a Home that Thrives" and "Home Functionality Coach" are registered Trademarks of Kristina Browning.
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Episode 30 | Creating spaces for Introverts and Extroverts
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
I believe that your space directly affects how you feel and function every moment that you are in your home, whether you are aware of it or not. Living in a home that doesn’t suit your temperament can be draining and exhausting. How fulfilled we are can have a big impact on our daily life across all kinds of contexts. By understanding where we fall on the introvert, extrovert, ambivert scale, we can address setting our homes up to support our natural instincts and increase our propensity for truly enjoying our home in a way that you feel you are being supported and nurtured.
Did you know that you can hire me as your Home Functionality Coach® no matter where you live? Reach out to me at Kristina@spaceandreason.com. The finest compliment I could receive is the confidence of your referral.
**Don't forget to leave a review. It lets others know this is a podcast worth listening to. THANKS in advance!
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———————————————-
- How the Brain Responds to Architecture by Anjan Chatterjee MD, FAAN in Psychology Today.
- 9 Signs that you’re an Ambivert by Forbes.
- Apartment Therapy article 4 Introvert-Approved Tips for Creating a Calm, Serene Space at Home.
- Introvert vs. Extrovert: A look at the spectrum and psychology.
- Styled by Emily Henderson, quoted pages 62-63
- The book “Quiet; The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t stop talking” by Susan Cain.
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 by Kristina Browning.
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Episode 29 | the Home Office
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
What word comes to mind when you hear the words “Home office?” Dread? Chaos? Happiness? Piles? Utilitarian? From the location of your office to your office door, the paint color, the technology, the desk, the layout and the lighting…let’s deep dive into the subject of making your home office the best it can be (and even preventing burn out!) Let’s set it up for great workflow and creativity. Your home office can feel good. It can look good. It can function well. If you’re looking for home office inspiration, let’s do this!
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**Don't forget to leave a review. It lets others know this is a podcast worth listening to. THANKS in advance!
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———————————————-
- Elle Decor / 25 designer approved home office paint colors
- Idea Paint
- Mellanos' stylish office chairs and their Instagram account
- Harvard Business Review article: 3 Tips to Avoid WFH Burnout
- Conway Electric Jax Smart USB Table Lamp
- If you have a small space and still need to add a workspace, here is a great article by Apartment Therapy.
- This Foldable Desk has more than 2,000 5-Star Reviews on Amazon. )
- Article: What do your spaces say about you?
- Wall-mounted fold down desk concept.
- Woodwaves desks, wall-mounted credenzas, and unique desks.
- IKEA Conference room table that we use as a double-sided desk.
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.
Sunday May 17, 2020
Episode 28 | Fencing, Hedges and Privacy Screens
Sunday May 17, 2020
Sunday May 17, 2020
When you stand at the street and look at your home, do you have a sightline to the area where you want to build the fence or place the hedge? What are your "WHY's" when considering fencing and have you thought about your taste first?
Have you considered a horizontal fence? A green fence? A modern fence? A varied height fence with corten steel panels?
With so many options to choose from, it's easy to get overwhelmed. This episode dives into both natural and hardscape fencing along with questions to ask yourself about the aesthetics of your yard and the functionality of it for the long haul.
If you live in the Portland, Oregon area and you’d like to hire me as your Realtor, reach out to me at Kristina@spaceandreason.com. The finest compliment I could ever receive is the confidence of your referral.
**Don't forget to leave a review. It lets others know this is a podcast worth listening to. THANKS in advance!
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———————————————-
- My Pinterest Board called Fencing and Gates.
- Cable bullet wire kit for fences.
- The Family Handyman outlines how to build a privacy fence.
- You may want to refer to The Portland Plant List comprised of two lists and supporting information: the Native Plants List and the Nuisance Plants List. Both plant lists are integral to the City of Portland’s natural resource protection program and invasive species management strategy. You can find the Tree and Landscaping manual for Portland here.
- Veradek Privacy Screens; Modern and Beautiful.
- Fence Ideas and Inspiration
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 22, 2020
Episode 27 | Attracting Hummingbirds, Butterflies and Birds
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Consider your outdoor environment. It can either relax you or stress you out. Is it comfortable? Do you want to linger? Do you see or hear birds? Do you butterflies visiting? Pollinators are responsible for 1 out of 3 bites of food we take each day, and yet pollinators are at a critical point in their own survival. Celebrate this years’ 50th anniversary of Earth Day by incorporating more nectar and pollen sources in your yard to help improve their health and numbers. Increasing the number of pollinator-friendly gardens and landscapes will help revive the health of bees, butterflies, birds, and other pollinators around the world. Published on the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, in honor of Mother Nature.
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Hire me for help with Home Functionality, or with Selling or Buying a home by emailing me at Kristina@spaceandreason.com
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Know someone thinking of buying or selling? The finest compliment I could ever receive is the confidence of your referral.
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———————————————-
- To learn more about how to help Monarchs, visit SaveOurMonarchs.org
- My board on Outdoor Spaces on Pinterest where the list lives of Flowers that Attract Butterflies.
- Audubon's Native Plant Database Find the best plants for the birds in your area.
- Explore native plant resources here, including factsheets on creating a native plant garden and how it can save you money.
- How to make your yard bird-friendly.
- Help build on the Million Pollinator Garden Movement.
- Why do Writers Love Birds so Much: an article by Katherine Towler in New Hampshire.
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.
Sunday Apr 19, 2020
Episode 26 | Creating Great Outdoor Spaces
Sunday Apr 19, 2020
Sunday Apr 19, 2020
If you long for a more fulfilling outdoor space, this episode is for you including a list of 35 ideas for outdoor spaces that might appeal to things you enjoy. Open your mind up for tidbits of clarity about your space. Sit in the space and be quiet. How much outdoor space do you have to work with? Would you say you spend a lot of time out there, a little time or no time out there? Why is that? Let’s deep dive into thoughts and planning about your outdoor space and your reason. If you know of someone who would enjoy this podcast, kindly help me spread the word!
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Have an Amazon Echo? Say “Alexa, Play the Home Space and Reason podcast by Apple” and easily listen on any Echo or dot.
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———————————————-
- Link to all the Outdoor Product Ideas.
- How to get rid of slugs naturally.
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A blog post of the list of trees to avoid planting near your home foundation
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.
Friday Mar 13, 2020
Episode 23 | At Home during a Crisis
Friday Mar 13, 2020
Friday Mar 13, 2020
So…you are suddenly stuck at home because your spouse got in a car accident, or your mother-in-law just had knee surgery or a hip replacement so she moved in for a while and can’t walk…so you’ve gotta be home. Now what? Let's talk about things you can do during this time.
This podcast is a place of positivity at your fingertips when that can be hard to find during a time of swirling anxiousness. I think all of us have a desire for comfort and reassurance that everything is going to be ok. You have come to the right place. This is a positive space for your mind.
What is HAPPENING in your home is very important; including how it functions, how you feel in the space and whether it brings you and your family the support you need during a crisis.
Did you know that you can hire me no matter where you live? Reach out to me at Kristina@spaceandreason.com.
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———————————————-
- Apartment Therapy on Target Hygiene in the Home: https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/hand-contact-surfaces-disinfecting-36724372
- Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-inner-life-students/202003/flexibility-in-the-midst-crisis
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.