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Sarah Karakaian is all about maximizing the design and function of spaces, especially small ones!
\\n\\nFor Sarah, it all started on the road as a world-traveling performer in hit Broadway musicals, where the only constant was her thoughtfully compartmentalized suitcase.
\\n\\nIn 2014, Sarah teamed-up with handy hubby, Nick, to create beautiful spaces full-time at Nestrs a professional organizing, design, and handyman company.
\\n\\nSarah and her husband are Airbnb Superhosts and their work has been featured on the HGTV television series, Beach Flip.
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\\n\\nIn this episode, you\\u2019ll enjoy:
\\n\\nWhy enthusiasm is so important for a small business owner working with clients.
How Sarah went from theatre to professional organizing.
Learn about the intersection between the work of organizing and work in doing renovations
When you should do DIY, Do It Yourself, and when it\\u2019s between to leave it to the professionals.
Learn about a great DIY project that will make a huge impact.
What it was like to do a very cool beach project on BeachFlip, the HGTV show. Here is their episode: Sarah and Nick on BeachFlip
To connect with Sarah, visit Nestrs.com
\\nFollow her on instagram at: @nestrs
\\nand Facebook at: The Nestrs
Sarah\'s favorite tidying tip: \\u201cThink up! There\\u2019s a lot of under utilized space up high that you can make use of and maximize your space.\\u201d
\\n\\nWhat sparks joy for Sarah: Sarah and her husband have a new renovation project in Ohio that she is looking forward to diving into!
\\n\\nFinal words of wisdom: \\u201cBeing organized is so important. It saves us time, it saves us money, it keeps our stress and anxiety levels under control. And, it can be fun and creative.\\u201d
\\n\\nGems:
\\n\\n\\u201cIs the time spent doing a project enjoyable for you?\\u201d
\\n\\n\\u201cWe were there sometimes until midnight demo\\u2019ing a space. And there would be times when I just wanted to cry.\\u201d
\\n\\n"When you work together, it\'s important to have a way to deal with the stress and tension that will inevitably come up."
\\n\\n\\u201cWe both love transforming spaces and helping people achieve what they want in their homes.\\u201d
\\n\\nYou can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home
\\nYou can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy
Special Guest: Sarah Karakaian.
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