Home Space and Reason

Episode 46 | The Haunting of a House

Let’s dive into the spooky aspect of a home…the haunting of a home and the energy that can remain long after people have left.  Let’s talk about the psychology of what makes a house feel haunted and I’ll share a real-life story and talk about the inhabitants with Dr. Kristy Sumner a paranormal investigator where she shares the details of an investigation in a house on a lake. Something is still there, moving around, lurking in the shadows, making curious unexplainable noises.  Parental discretion is advised due to the graphic nature in which some people meet their demise and the discussion of the afterlife and darker things.

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Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. Watch the full episode of the "Ma" Barker paranormal investigation.
2. Soul Sisters Paranormal on Facebook, website,  and Instagram page.
3. Psychology Today: What Makes a House feel Haunted? 
4. Dr. Kristy Sumner’s BIO: Dr. Sumner holds a PhD in Public Affairs with an emphasis on Criminal Justice. She was a senior director for a Registered Traveler company focused on biometric clearances for the traveling public, she was a senior consultant for a biometric credentialing company, and she was a college professor at Metro State College of Denver and at the University of Central Florida. In 2014, Dr. Kristy Sumner coupled her passion for travel, history and the paranormal when she formed Soul Sisters Paranormal, an all-female team, traveling to some of the most historic, and reportedly haunted, locations in the U.S. in an attempt to determine for themselves if spirit activity does exist and to highlight the rich history of each location. Individually, each member of the team is an accomplished professional in her respective field, and each holds a Masters, PhD or JD degree. To date, the team has traveled to and investigated numerous US locations, including the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (WV), The Lizzie Borden House (MA), the Villisca Ax Murder House (IA), the St. Augustine Lighthouse (FL), Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary (TN) and many others.
5. House Beautiful: 15 of the Freakiest, Real-Life Haunted House Stories You'll Ever Hear 

 

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 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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Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. Spark Joy Podcast: https://www.sparkjoypodcast.com  Connect with them on Social Media:  Twitter.   Facebook.    Instagram. 

2. Karin Socci // The Serene Home offering virtual consults everywhere & in person consults in NYC https://theserenehome.com  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   https://fortheloveoftidy.com 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 44 | The Color of your Plates and Bowls

I recently received a text from a good friend of mine that read “What are your thoughts on brightly colored dishes?"  to which my answer was “there is actually a lot of psychology behind this and I should do a whole episode just on this question!” So here we are talking about all the subliminal stuff that can enhance the dining experience. 

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Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. NPR: Food Psychology: How To Trick Your Palate Into A Tastier Meal
2. Tasting Table: The Basic White Restaurant Plate Has Met Its Match 
3. Fast Company: How to Plate Food like a 3-star Michelin Chef
4. The Kitchn .com: 6 helpful things to consider when shopping for new dishes 
5. The Washington Post: The best white dishes, according to tastemakers 
6. The Stay at Home Chef, Rachel Farnsworth: Instagram and YouTube channel
7. The book: The Perfect Meal - The Multisensory Science of Food and Dining - by Charles Spence 

 

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 43 | Scale, Proportion and choosing Art for your Walls

Understanding Scale, Proportion and how to choose Art for your Wall can feel complicated. If you know your room just doesn’t feel right but you can’t put your finger on why, it might be because of Scale.  Let’s learn more about these things and I’ll even include 20 ideas of what to put on your wall.  Different ways to listen:

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Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. Picture Rails by Bob Vila: https://www.bobvila.com/articles/picture-rails/
2. West Elm laser-cut cork tiles: https://www.westelm.com/products/muratto-cork-wall-covering-arabic-w2720/?catalogId=71&sku=8934403&cm_ven=PLA&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=Art%20%2B%20Mirrors%20%3E%20Wallpaper%20%2B%20Paneling&cm_ite=8934403&gclid=CjwKCAjw19z6BRAYEiwAmo64LbQZ0-ssyxLq24LvudmTBzx-IgIgaTRpTvoUwFlW9x_vBvOUUa-rcBoCGZAQAvD_BwE
3. Samsung TV that looks like art called The Frame: https://www.samsung.com/us/televisions-home-theater/tvs/the-frame/art-mode/
4. Industrial Wall Clocks by Schoolhouse: https://www.schoolhouse.com/collections/clocks
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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 42 | Backyard Insect Hotels

On a visit to Worthy Brewing in Bend Oregon, we happened upon the most fabulous insect house that I have ever laid eyes upon. After some research, I discovered that it was created by Worthy Garden Club so, I had to look them up and learn more. As a result, in this episode, let’s discuss supporting our environment (1) from our backyard through insect hotels, (2) learning about non-profits that support our environment, (3) making a difference by doing what we enjoy most, and (4) buying holiday gifts from companies who are making business decisions that positively support our environment.  

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1. PDF on How to Build an Insect Hotel.
2. PDF Attracting beneficial bugs.
3. Learn more about the Honey Bee Conservancy.
4. Follow on Instagram: the Honey Bee Conservancy - Worthy Garden Club - Crown Bees
5. DONATE to the Worthy Garden Club by clicking here.
6. DONATE to the Honey Bee Conservancy by clicking here.
7. Learn more about Operation Appleseed
8. Worthy Garden Clubs’ Pinterest boards. 
9. Shop for birthday and Christmas Gifts that are earth-friendly using this EarthHero portal to buy from earth-friendly companies.

Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties

Episode 41 | Doorbells, Front Door Locks & Handles

Oh, the choices!  From vintage doorbells to smart connected versions, your values and taste should be taken into consideration when making a decision. Right along with doorbells, you should consider door handles and therefore locks since they all hang out on the same part of your entry. Let’s talk about all the reasons you might consider one over the other.

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Sources & Reference———————————————-

1. Best Smart Doorbells by New York Times
2. History of the Doorbell by curbed.com 
3. Consumer Reports Door Lock Buying Guide
4. Blue by ADT
5. Spore Doorbells and Chimes
6. Rejuvenation vintage replica doorbells
7. House of Antique Hardware door hardware

Legal Disclosure: Kristina Browning is a licensed Realtor in the State of Oregon with 503 Properties

Episode 40 | Creating Spaces for Movement and Habits for Health

Does your home contribute to GOOD HEALTH or does it sabotage it? As much thought and effort as you put into creating a lovely space for sitting and hanging on the couch, it is important to balance that with putting the same amount of effort into creating spaces for movement. If you’ve felt like it’s time to focus on your health more, lets’ deep dive into hacks, habits, and ways to think of things differently with special guest Nicole Darabi. Nicole is a wife, mother, and fitness nutritionist.  No matter if you are a gym rat or you’ve never sweat a day in your life, let’s talk about how to create spaces for more movement to happen in your home.  Connect with Nicole Darabi Website / Instagram

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