234. Dont Overcomplicate Your Home Decor | Myquillyn Smith, The Nester

Published: April 23, 2024, 8 a.m.

The topic of home decor can be intimidating for many who don\u2019t feel that they are naturally talented at decorating.\xa0But decorating is a skill that anyone can learn and continually improve.\xa0Myquillyn has been mastering the skill of home decor for many years, and she helps others do the same in their own homes.\xa0Today, she is encouraging us to stop taking our homes too seriously, to take risks in our home decor, to be willing to make mistakes and learn from them.\xa0May this episode leave you feeling inspired and full of attainable ideas to experiment with in your home!\nIn this episode, we cover:\n\nHow to quickly create a homey feel in a new house\n\nWhat it means to not take your house too seriously\n\nStrengthening your decorating muscles by taking risks\n\nPractical suggestions for experimenting with your home decor without spending too much\n\nOne major pitfall to avoid when curating your home decor\n\nSome unique thoughts on the process of finding your style\n\nPrioritizing the feeling of your home over the specific style\n\nThe three decor elements that will transform any room\n\nHow you can enjoy indoor plants through the concept of \u201cplant math\u201d\n\n\nView full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.\n\nThank you to our sponsors!\nToups and Co Organics uses nourishing, organic ingredients to create simple and safe skincare products.\xa0Toups and Co is offering my listeners 10% off any one purchase with the code FOB15.\xa0Visit ToupsandCo.com to order today.\xa0And check out my interview with the founder of Toups and Co, Emilie, to find out more about this amazing company and their products.\nVisit the website for more information on our podcast sponsors!\n\nABOUT MYQUILLYN\nMyquillyn Smith, also known as \u201cThe Nester,\u201d is the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Welcome Home and Cozy Minimalist Home . For the past 17 years, she\u2019s been encouraging women to embrace their space\u2014imperfections and all\u2014and make it their own. Her previous homes have been featured in Better Homes & Gardens , Ladies\u2019 Home Journal , and Cottages & Bungalows . She recently purchased and redecorated a 1905 Queen Anne Victorian home in Morganton, North Carolina, the inspiration for her new book House Rules . She\u2019s never met a home she didn\u2019t love. Find her online at TheNester.com and on Instagram @TheNester.\n\nRESOURCES MENTIONED\nHouse Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home, Style, and Budget by Myquillyn Smith\n\nCONNECT\nMyquillyn Smith | Website | Podcast | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest\nLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest\nJoin us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!