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Episode 67 | 7 ways to boost happiness in your home

7 Questions to ask yourself about your space and your reason specifically to increase happiness in your home.  This episode includes two minutes of positive affirmations so you can just sit and take it in.

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I am the architect of my life; I build its foundation and choose its contents. unknown

I will not compare myself to strangers on the Internet. @emilymcdowell_

I am superior to negative thoughts and low actions. unknown

“I am deliberate and afraid of nothing.” Audre Lord

I am courageous and I stand up for myself. unknown

I am not pushed by my problems; I am led by my dreams. unknown

I am resilient.  unknown

I feed my spirit. I train my body. I focus my mind. This is my time. unknown

I claim my desires. I hold great visions. I am ready to receive. @hayhouseinc

Creative energy surges through me and leads me to new and brilliant ideas. unknown

“Am I good enough?  Yes I am.” Michelle Obama

I feed my spirit. I train my body. I focus my mind. It’s my time. @intensati

I am getting better and better every day. unknown

“Your perspective is unique. It’s important and it counts” Glenn Close

My efforts are being supported by the universe. unknown

I am living with abundance. unknown

I use obstacles to motivate me to learn and grow. unknown

“Good riddance to decisions that don't support self-care, self-value, and self-worth." Oprah Winfrey

I am in charge of my life. @foxanne_

I’m freeing myself from all destructive doubt and fear.   unknown

I am at peace with all that has happened, is happening, and will happen. unknown

“I am worthy of what I desire.” Gabby Bernstein

I am adventurous. I overcome fears by following my dreams. @malacollective

I have made mistakes, but I will not let them define me. unknown

Note to self: I am going to make you so proud. unknown

 

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 62 | Swedish Death Cleaning

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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1. The book The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning. 
2. Enjoy the Cars Yeah podcast using all the major podcast apps on any mobile device and the Cars Yeah website: https://carsyeah.com
3. 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.

Episode 59 | Rethink your Garage

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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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.

 

Episode 58 | Spring, Cleaning and your Junk Drawer

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!

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1. 33 Easy Spring Cleaning Tips for a Sparkling Home by Good Housekeeping
2. How to step out of the shop-spend-consume cycle by Ted Ideas; 
3. 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.

Episode 45 | Organizing: The KonMari Method

Let's discuss home organization; specifically the KonMari Method™.  Most tidying methods advocate a room-by-room or little-by-little approach, creating a scenario that may just never end because it’s not structured with a beginning and an end date. 

People around the world have been drawn to the KonMari Method™ not only due to its effectiveness but also because it places great importance on being mindful, introspective and forward-looking.   I have invited Kristyn Ivey & Karin Socci, licensed KonMari consultants, and Co-hosts of the Spark Joy podcast dedicated to the transformative power of surrounding yourself with joy; and letting go of the all the rest.

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1. Spark Joy Podcast:  Connect with them on Social Media:  Twitter.   Facebook.    Instagram. 

2. Karin Socci // The Serene Home offering virtual consults everywhere & in person consults in NYC  Bio: Karin Socci, MA, MBA, is certified as the first worldwide Master KonMari Consultant Practitioner by the KonMari Institute and is certified as a Professional Organizer in the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals. Bringing her experience as a Clinical Psychotherapist into her practice, she has worked to bring serenity and order into hundreds of homes and offices.
3. Kristyn Ivey // For the Love of Tidy offering virtual consults everywhere & in person consults in Chicago   Bio: With over 1000 hours of tidying experience, she’s been featured in Good Morning America, Bloomberg, HuffPost, Vox, and the Chicago Sun Times, with live appearances on TEDx and more. She is a professional home organizer who is dedicated to teaching busy families, professionals, and creative entrepreneurs how to let go of “stuff” to attract a truly abundant life. Educated in both engineering and interior design, Kristyn applies her project management background and innate creativity to transform homes with order and style — all in harmony with the KonMari Method™.
4. Spark Joy Podcast: the interview with the KonMari Consultants on the Netflix show. Episode 67  & Episode 68 
5. Spark Joy Podcast: how to plan for your KonMari home organizing event. Episode 73 
6. The KonMari shop. 
7. Spark Joy Podcast: David Allen / Getting Things Done. Ep. 131
8. Marie Kondo’s bestselling book: The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up
9. The HuffPost article I quote about the Shinto Mindset.

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.

Episode 36 | Laundry and the Laundry Room

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.

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1. Consumer Reports: How to Prevent Dryer Fires
2. Psychology Today article How Often Does the Laundry Get Done? 
3. Spawned Podcast 
4. Great practical tips on laundry from Cool Mom Picks 
5. 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.

Episode 33 | Revise and Finish Home Projects

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.

 

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1. 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.

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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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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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 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.

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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.

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 14 | Entryways

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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1. Here’s a link with some wonderful entryway ideas.
2. Here’s a link to custom made floating console tables.
3. 15 IKEA Hacks for your small entryway.
4. New York Magazine: The Best Boot Trays on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic Reviewers.
5. Article and stats on Umbrella Use.
6. 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.