Home Space and Reason

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?

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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.

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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Sources & Reference———————————————-

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.

Episode 13 | Creating Spaces for Gathering & Connection

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...

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Sources———————————————-

1. Link to Artisans Arthropods on Etsy.
2. Dr. Doreen Dodgen-Magee is the author of "Deviced!  Balancing Life and Technology in a digital world." 
3. Crokinole on Amazon LINK HERE.
4. Article in The Cut: There's a scientific reason why fires are so romantic. 
5. Info about / and photos of the hammock cabana I designed.
6. Article in Psychology Today: Why we like to sit in a defined space where we can see.
7. How to play Crokinole; watch this YouTube video.
8. Ideal Living Room layout measurements by Apartment Therapy.  
9. Creating great lighting for your gatherings by Apartment Therapy. 
10. Link to mini chalkboard stands that can be used for every gathering for a zillion reasons.
11. Article on NBC News: In good company: why we need other people to be happy. 

SOUND CREDITS //

1. Some ambient sounds from http://www.freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/
2. 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.

Episode 12 | Delight in the Winter

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.

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References & Sources———————————————-

1. The article by Laura Vanderkam in Fast Company.
2. The article in The Atlantic by Kari Leibowitz, PhD
3. How couples can avoid holiday conflicts around money and gifts
4. Best Hot Chocolate Recipes with alcohol.
5. Craft idea, small space and modern + and the link for the flat wire
6. Hello Vino app http://www.hellovino.com
7. 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...)
8. The Memior that I recommended: Educated by Tara Westover 
9. Luggage racks so guests feel more comfortable and don't have to bend down to the floor (hazardous for older people.) 
10. 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.

Episode 11 | 10 Easy Steps to Make an Environmental Impact

Record floods. Raging storms. Deadly heat compounding massive fires. Climate change manifests itself in so very many ways, and it’s the ultimate equalizer: a challenge faced by every living being. We have all either experienced them firsthand, know someone who has or seen them on our nightly news. Here are the basics on what causes climate change, how it’s affecting the planet, and ten steps you can take in your own home to make a positive impact.  See below under SOURCES for links mentioned within this episode.

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References & Sources———————————————-

1. The facts from this podcast have come from the NRDC website. 
2. Visit FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center to find your community’s flood map and better understand your flood risk, then consider investing in (or renewing) a flood insurance policy.
3. Flooding and Climate change...everything you need to know
4. A link to Fast Company on how to reduce plastic in your household
5. Advantages and Challenges of Community Choice Aggregation 
6. Green Power Partnership info about CCA's - search your state
7. 50th Anniversary of Earth Day in April 2020
8. Link to the book Designing for Disaster: Domestic Architecture in the Era of Climate Change  
9. Solar tax credit explained. 
10. Search here for certified green power and renewable energy certificate programs for your home 
11. Kickstarter for the Unocup - the no-lid foldable paper cup removing the plastic lid from the “to go cup.” 

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 10 | Who is your Home Encouraging you to Be?

Who would you become if you could live anywhere?  How is your home suppressing or encouraging different activities?  What things might be hobbies that turn into a new path for your life?  If you are put into an environment that encouraged something different that sparked a spark inside your soul // what if? - and - what is stopping you? This is seriously one of my favorite episodes!

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References & Sources———————————————-

Article // Who are You?  by Matt James, PhD as printed in Psychology Today

What is "Home?" according to the Smithsonian.

More info on inventors homes you can tour.

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert. 

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 9 | Styling Shelving

I enjoy walking into a home and seeing bookshelves filled with books, art and interesting collections. They need to be thoughtfully curated and arranged to be successful.  If you want to rethink your shelving and possibly make it more attractive and functional, I pose questions for you to think through about your shelf space and reason.

-- The link to Diane's SecretStorageBooks.com 

-- A link to the great removable wallpaper by Spoonflower.com

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Episode 8b | Special Video edition | Creating a Family Annual

This is a special VIDEO edition as an augmentation to Episode 8 of the Home Space and Reason Podcast about Managing Sentimental Things. When I was in the editing process of Ep8, I realized that the portion in which I talk about creating a family annual could be both exciting and extraordinarily intimidating to many people. And because I'm a visual person, I started to think about how helpful it would be if I did a bonus Podcast in video form - and so here it is. 

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The beauty of a Family Annual is that it can contain sentimental things in a hardcover book form that you might otherwise be tempted to keep like concert tickets, report cards, soccer team photos etc.  With this method, they can all be documented in this book and the originals don’t need to be kept and organized.  THEY CAN ADD UP over time, eventually requiring a lot of space and energy in organizing!  It also gives me peace of mind that if my home burned down to the ground or flooded up to the windows, I could reorder these books and all is not lost.  It’s an insurance policy of sorts for your memories!

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Episode 8 | Managing Sentimental Things

What do you do with sentimental things?  Is your home, basement or attic being taken over by them?  Do you find it hard to get rid of ANYTHING?  How do you determine what to keep and how do you let some of things go? How do you organize things that are keepsakes? Where does the need to hold onto these things come from?

The Portland artist I mentioned who does impressive illustrations of animals dressed in clothing is Ryan Berkley and his website and work can be found HERE.

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References & Sources———————————————-

1. The book I mention; “Lessons learned while becoming Brave” - by Patty Chang Anker    
2. Special edition “Home Space and Reason” VIDEO episode on YouTube specifically about Creating Family Annuals.
3. The Math- how did I come up with 228 pieces of art ?? If a child attends two years of preschool before Kindergarten, attends class 19 weeks in one school year and has an art activity twice per week, that’s 38 pieces of art- over six years (through 4th grade) - front loaded of course, since preschoolers tend to create more art than 4th graders for example.  Some create multiple pieces of art per day so this is a conservative figure.
4. the app ARTKIVE 
5. Psychology Today article that I quoted: What your space says about you
6. New York Times article that I quoted: Aging Parents With Lots of Stuff, and Children Who Don’t Want It 

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 7 | Don’t Hate Cleaning and Chores

Do you hate laundry?  Despise mopping?  Have you ever taken the time to understand why?  Maybe you don't have to hate the things you must do regularly.

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Resources & Links -----------------------------

--> The only cleaners you need from Real Simple magazine April 2018

--> Automate your home Air Filter changes by setting your order up on a subscription delivery so you don't have to remember https://www.airfiltersdelivered.com/ 

--> Printable Cleaning Flowchart is HERE.  Follow The Happier Homemaker on Instagram HERE.

--> Check out http://Dropps.com / They are a newer company disrupting the laundry detergent market and they are good for our earth.

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.