Home Space and Reason

Episode 29 | the Home Office

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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Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. Elle Decor / 25 designer approved home office paint colors 
2. Idea Paint
3. Mellanos' stylish office chairs and their Instagram account
4. Harvard Business Review article: 3 Tips to Avoid WFH Burnout 
5. Conway Electric Jax Smart USB Table Lamp  
6. If you have a small space and still need to add a workspace, here is a great article by Apartment Therapy.  
7. This Foldable Desk has more than 2,000 5-Star Reviews on Amazon. )
8. Article: What do your spaces say about you? 
9. Wall-mounted fold down desk concept. 
10. Woodwaves desks, wall-mounted credenzas, and unique desks. 
11. 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” is a registered Trademark of Kristina Browning.

Episode 28 | Fencing, Hedges and Privacy Screens

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 your neighbor needs a Realtor, the finest compliment I can 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.

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Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. My Pinterest Board called Fencing and Gates.
2. Cable bullet wire kit for fences.
3. The Family Handyman outlines how to build a privacy fence.
4. 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.
5. Veradek Privacy Screens; Modern and Beautiful. 
6. 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.

 

Episode 27 | Attracting Hummingbirds, Butterflies and Birds

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 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 can 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.

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Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. To learn more about how to help Monarchs, visit SaveOurMonarchs.org 
2. My board on Outdoor Spaces on Pinterest where the list lives of Flowers that Attract Butterflies.
3. Audubon's Native Plant Database Find the best plants for the birds in your area. 
4. Explore native plant resources here, including factsheets on creating a native plant garden and how it can save you money.
5. How to make your yard bird-friendly. 
6. Help build on the Million Pollinator Garden Movement. 
7. 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” is a registered Trademark of Kristina Browning.

Episode 26 | Creating Great Outdoor Spaces

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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Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. How to get rid of slugs naturally. 

2. 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.

Episode 23 | At Home during a Crisis

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.

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~ On my Website www.SpaceAndReason.com 

Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. Apartment Therapy on Target Hygiene in the Home
2. Psychology Today: Flexibility in the Midst of 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.

 

Episode 22 | Bathrooms

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:

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~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com 

 

Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. Elle Decor: The most beautiful bathrooms to steal major inspo from
2. House Beautiful: Statistics on how people feel about bathroom renovation 
3. DrainWig Shower Drain Protector and hair catcher 
4. Best Bathroom Towels.
5. The Spruce: Bathroom Tech Innovations 
6. 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.

Episode 21 | What makes people passionate about their homes?

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!

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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.

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~ 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.

 

Episode 18 | Creating Spaces for Kids

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:

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~ On my Website www.SpaceAndReason.com 

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1. Trofast bins from IKEA
2. Parenting a "Successful" Child / Psychology Today
3. The Science of Childhood / Time Magazine
4. Ottoman that holds stuffed animals by Boon
5. Softclose hardware for cupboards
6. Clear pockets for small toy organizing on the back of bedroom door.
7. Prevent drywall damage from slamming doors with stoppclipp
8. Best Reading Lights
9. Things children need to be happy and successful/ Psychology Today 
10. The reversible mirror/corkboard / Pottery Barn Teen
11. The best reward any parent can give a child or teen. 
12. DIY Shelves for Nurseries and Kids' Rooms
13. Three Lane Lasagna pan: Make three versions at once.
14. Summer of Surprises list of things to do with tweenagers in Portland

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.

Episode 16 | Bedrooms

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.

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~ On my Website www.SpaceAndReason.com 

Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. Brooklinen Sheets & more: use promo code HOMESPACE 
2. Sleep Pillow white noise sound app on Apple  and on Androids;
3. The outlet guide lights/ night lights. 
4. The Sleep Foundation: What makes a good night sleep?
5. How much sleep should we be getting based on our age?
6. Rethinking your bedroom after divorce  
7. The New York Magazine The Strategist editors tested Mattresses 
8. 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.

Episode 15 | Goals & Personal Development

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:

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~ 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.