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b'This week, we are happy to welcome Carmeon Hamilton, a Memphis based designer who is also behind Nubi Interiors. Carmeon talks to us about the positive effects great design can have on our mood, how her background in retail merchandising and working around construction gave her a solid foundation, and her book that teaches us to all be better plant parents. Carmeon also shares some great plant purchasing and plant care tips, and affordable ways to spruce up our home and add extra space as we continue to work remotely.\\nWhat You\\u2019ll Hear on This Episode:\\n\\nTrials and Triumphs about ways to make your space better at no cost, a drop ceiling replacement, new cabinetry, and paint jar organization.\\n\\nHow Carmeon went from having the best designed dorm room in college to switching from physical therapy to design as her focus in college.\\n\\nThe ways that working with construction and architecture gave Carmeon an understanding of what a project needed before interior design can even begin.\\n\\nCarmeon\\u2019s work in healthcare showed her how important a well designed space is for our mood, and a large part of that is having plants and beautiful greenery to care for!\\n\\nSome great tips for picking plants and keeping them alive, for even the most newbie plant parents.\\n\\nHow to balance working from home and comprise your vision when you are co-workers with your husband and even children.\\n\\nA few of the great ways Carmeon utilizes double use furniture in her living room and kitchen, creating more space for guests and entertaining.\\n\\nHow to use accent walls in a way that is not cheesy, and if you are going to go for it, really go for it.\\n\\nThe most genius idea for more counter space in the bathroom so those toothbrushes aren\\u2019t always on display.\\n\\nTips and tricks on picking the right container or planter for your plant for the best growth and drainage.\\n\\nHow she shops for plants, and yes you can get amazing plants and flowers at your neighborhood grocery stores, and also support local businesses as well.\\n\\n\\nMentioned In This Episode: \\n11 Zero-Cost Room-Changing Ideas \\nCarmeon Hamilton \\nNubi\\u2019s Guide to Plant Parenting \\n@carmeon.hamilton\\nBallard Beds, Daybeds & Headboards \\n\\nDecorating Dilemma \\nWe would paint the cabinetry, walls, and wet bar area all one color, and you can continue to use it for office space if you are like the rest of us working from home! We also would find a different location for the TV, possibly mounting it on the wall. The windows are challenging, but we definitely would think about a scenario where you build in a day bed with some sconces on the wall and some good funky shades. You have a lot of options, and we look forward to hearing which direction you go!\\xa0\\xa0\\n\\nFind all of the Show Notes at Howtodecorate.com/podcast'