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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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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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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.
Friday Mar 06, 2020
Episode 22 | Bathrooms
Friday Mar 06, 2020
Friday Mar 06, 2020
Let’s discuss a room we all use every single day: The Bathroom... ways for it to be more attractive, what new technology is available for bathrooms, things to fix your pet peeves, the possibility of a remodel and staging your bathroom when selling.
If you are thinking of selling, I do online consultations to help you get the most bang for your buck. Click on my website here.
If you're looking for a Realtor in Portland, Oregon and you’d like to hire me, 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———————————————-
- Elle Decor: The most beautiful bathrooms to steal major inspo from
- House Beautiful: Statistics on how people feel about bathroom renovation
- DrainWig Shower Drain Protector and hair catcher
- Best Bathroom Towels.
- The Spruce: Bathroom Tech Innovations
- Natural Remedy for Smelly Towels
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 Feb 27, 2020
Episode 21 | What makes people passionate about their homes?
Thursday Feb 27, 2020
Thursday Feb 27, 2020
What MAKES PEOPLE PASSIONATE about their homes and what makes a person really love a space? It is surprising to me that so few people really actively love their home with any kind of detectable passion. What is it about the spaces that get used the most that is so different from the spaces that don’t get used at all? People who are most passionate about their homes... LEARN MORE BY LISTENING!
Thanks in advance for leaving a review and spreading the word about the "Home Space and Reason" podcast! Know someone you think would make a great guest? Reach out to me: 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———————————————-
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 Jan 26, 2020
Episode 18 | Creating Spaces for Kids
Sunday Jan 26, 2020
Sunday Jan 26, 2020
Creating spaces for our children to thrive in can be key in keeping chaos at bay and encouraging them to feel relaxed, seen, and heard by the way you fill their space. Your choices can support their growing curiosities and enhance their opportunity to learn about themselves and the world. Eliminating mental and physical clutter seems to be the biggest challenge for parents because how many “goodie bags” and cheap items have you brought home from countless birthday parties? Let’s talk about dealing with all of it.
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———————————————-
- Dinner without Dread e-course; get dinner on the table every night with less stress.
- Trofast bins from IKEA
- Parenting a "Successful" Child / Psychology Today
- The Science of Childhood / Time Magazine
- Ottoman that holds stuffed animals by Boon
- Softclose hardware for cupboards
- Clear pockets for small toy organizing on the back of bedroom door.
- Prevent drywall damage from slamming doors with stoppclipp
- Best Reading Lights
- Things children need to be happy and successful/ Psychology Today
- The reversible mirror/corkboard / Pottery Barn Teen
- The best reward any parent can give a child or teen.
- DIY Shelves for Nurseries and Kids' Rooms
- Three Lane Lasagna pan: Make three versions at once.
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 Jan 02, 2020
Episode 16 | Bedrooms
Thursday Jan 02, 2020
Thursday Jan 02, 2020
Most of us know that getting a good night’s sleep is important, but too few of us actually make our bedrooms and sleep experience a priority. Let’s talk about our bedrooms because the room either support us and our sleep or it hinders it. Close your eyes and think of a hotel suite that you have stayed in and adored. What components light you up? Let's discuss all the elements of a successful bedroom that's both indulgent and highly functional. See bedroom ideas on my Pinterest board linked below.
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———————————————-
- Brooklinen Sheets & more: use promo code HOMESPACE
- Sleep Pillow white noise sound app on Apple and on Androids;
- The outlet guide lights/ night lights.
- The Sleep Foundation: What makes a good night sleep?
- How much sleep should we be getting based on our age?
- Rethinking your bedroom after divorce
- The New York Magazine The Strategist editors tested Mattresses -
- Phillips wake up light
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 19, 2019
Episode 15 | Goals & Personal Development
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
What’s does the best version of your life look like? Are you setting yourself up to succeed?
How the next twelve months roll out will depend on how you choose to think and frame your goals.
We can make intentional decisions about the spaces inside and outside of our homes so it positively influences us and who we want to become. Thinking of the next 12 months...who do you want to become?
If you’d like to hire me for Home Functionality Coaching or as your Realtor, reach out to me at Kristina@spaceandreason.com.
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 Photo Stick: Learn More Here
The book I recommended: "You Are a Badass. How to stop doubting your greatness and start living an awesome life." by Jen Sincero.
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 Dec 10, 2019
Episode 14 | Entryways
Tuesday Dec 10, 2019
Tuesday Dec 10, 2019
Your Entryway is the first thing visitors see when they step inside your house and the place that handles your comings and goings every day.
Where do you set your purse? your wallet? your keys? your sunglasses? Can you get in the door and into the kitchen with the groceries without having to duck and dodge around things? Is there a place to store all of the things that are near the door that you need to take with you every day?
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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———————————————-
- Here’s a link with some wonderful entryway ideas.
- Here’s a link to custom made floating console tables.
- 15 IKEA Hacks for your small entryway.
- New York Magazine: The Best Boot Trays on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers.
- Article and stats on Umbrella Use.
- The Atlantic: 11 Interesting Things About the Umbrella.
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 04, 2019
Episode 13 | Creating Spaces for Gathering & Connection
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Creating spaces specifically for successful gatherings & connection can mean both hosting a large celebratory bash but it can also mean simply having one other dear person over for quality time without the planning and the fuss.
How do you shape your living room, your backyard, your family room, and your dining room to allow your social relationships to flourish?
Create an atmosphere that is warm, relaxed, friendly, close, comfortable and welcoming. Let's talk about how...
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———————————————-
- Link to Artisans Arthropods on Etsy.
- Dr. Doreen Dodgen-Magee is the author of "Deviced! Balancing Life and Technology in a digital world."
- Crokinole on Amazon LINK HERE.
- Article in The Cut: There's a scientific reason why fires are so romantic.
- Info about / and photos of the hammock cabana I designed.
- Article in Psychology Today: Why we like to sit in a defined space where we can see.
- How to play Crokinole; watch this YouTube video.
- Ideal Living Room layout measurements by Apartment Therapy.
- Creating great lighting for your gatherings by Apartment Therapy.
- Link to mini chalkboard stands that can be used for every gathering for a zillion reasons.
- Article on NBC News: In good company: why we need other people to be happy.
SOUND CREDITS //
- Some ambient sounds from http://www.freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/
- Some music licensed through Pond5
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 Nov 27, 2019
Episode 12 | Delight in the Winter
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Winter brings many things to our minds: colder weather, the holidays, shorter days with less light, gathering more and yes; stress. Here's a different take on WINTER and a little dose of creating a home that thrives. This is an all-positive podcast, perfectly appropriate for kids ears too.
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
References & Sources———————————————-
- The article by Laura Vanderkam in Fast Company.
- The article in The Atlantic by Kari Leibowitz, PhD
- How couples can avoid holiday conflicts around money and gifts
- Best Hot Chocolate Recipes with alcohol.
- Craft idea, small space and modern + and the link for the flat wire
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Hello Vino app http://www.hellovino.com
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Attractive Guitar hooks to turn your instruments into functional art - https://amzn.to/33oKX7L or https://amzn.to/2QTbsiZ (works for Ukulele, Violins, Mandolin, Banjo too...)
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The Memior that I recommended: Educated by Tara Westover
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Luggage racks so guests feel more comfortable and don't have to bend down to the floor (hazardous for older people.)
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Carbon Monoxide detector: https://amzn.to/2QU6Wkv
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.