Episodes
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Let’s discuss home functionality, cleanliness, allergies and interpersonal relations all around the subject of taking your shoes off at the door. How much really gets tracked in? How am I supposed to ask people to leave their shoes at the door?
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Association of American Medical Colleges: Do Seasonal Allergies seem to be getting worse? The dirty truth about taking your shoes off at the doorShower Drain Wigs preventing hair clogs. Quora: Removing Shoes inside the HouseLegal 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.
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Porches evoke so many emotions and they strike a chord in all of us.
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
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Patrick Square History of the Porch Nested Porch Swings blog post Episode 39: Front Door MatsLegal 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.
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Nothing reminds me of a relaxing vacation more than a hammock! Let’s discuss yard or deck functionality when it comes to relaxation with hammocks.
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The double drink holder for yardsEpisode 39: Front Door MatsLegal 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.
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Remember “Baby Got Back?” Let’s talk about wealth, fish tanks, exotic cars, Dolby Atmos, his studio and HOMES with Grammy award-winning rapper Sir Mix A Lot.
So much can be learned from hearing about where a person has lived throughout their lifetime and what they do to their homes to make them feel just right.
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Business Insider: Warren BuffetEpisode 38 | Backyard FirePits Who is Kristina’s brother? Anthony mentions recording with him in the studio: he is the lead singer in The DruthersLegal 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.
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If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
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House Beautiful article “Slow Decorating in the Age of Instant Design” Episode 29: Home OfficeLegal 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.
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Let’s discuss winning awards, plaques and trophies as they relate to home functionality, aesthetics, and organization as well as sustainability.
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Rivanna Designs Sustainable Trophy & plaque company Sports MEDAL RecyclingScrap Exchange in Durham NCTrophy Recycling The Reddit Thread I referred to Episode 8 link: Managing Sentimental ItemsTrophy shaped chocolate lollipopsEdible arrangements Chocolate messagesEpisode 8: Managing Sentimental ItemsJames Clear, quote on purpose driven athletesLegal 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.
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If you have googled “Best Birthday Ideas” or “Unique birthday ideas” you are not alone. Each year, most of us are tasked with trying to figure out a way to make a loved one feel special. This is a truly original idea to celebrate a child or adult birthday taking out the stress and emphasis on consumerism. My child has chosen to have a Reflection Party five years in a row!
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
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The Strange Origins of American Birthday Celebrations, by Joe Pinsker of The Atlantic After all, when did celebrating birthdays become a thing? by Leticia Cezario Santos of The Oakland Post Online Spiceology Dry Rub Sampler gift ideaEpisode 8: Managing Sentimental Items Episode 18: Creating spaces for Kids Episode 33: Finishing and Revising Home ProjectsLegal 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.
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Whether the space is long and skinny or wide and shallow, rectangular rooms can be hard to fill and so many people are challenged by the same conundrum. Let's think through rectangular spaces together.
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
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Felt Right Sound deadening wall tiles Episode 10: Who is your Home Encouraging you to Become?A blog post about scale along with visualsEpisode 43: Scale and Proportion Episode 22: BathroomsLegal 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.
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When we think about overwhelm or anxiety coming specifically from your home, part of it could be the daily grind of upkeep. As simple as it sounds, we all know, indeed it is not simple but what if there was a tool that could help us handle it better so we can step back and worry less?
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
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Learn more about The Skylight Calendar Anthony commenting about FOOD on TikTokEpisode 26: Creating Great Outdoor Spaces New York Times: Why Women do the Household Worrying and how to get men to do more of it. The Book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Episode 5: The Space that doesn't get Used KINDLY leave a REVIEW by simply clicking here and scrolling to the bottom until you see “WRITE A REVIEW” :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.
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This episode might be one of my all-time favorites with special Guest Courtney Winstone of The Salvaged Woodshop in the UK. Imagine one episode that somehow discusses personal growth, furniture reupholstering, sustainability, roof replacement and moving to the Philipines all in one story. Buckle up. This is a beautiful journey.
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
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The Salvaged Wood Shop Instagram / Website See the Email Courtney wrote to her family asking for "No More Gifts Please."The Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers Ep. 38: Fire Pits with guest Mike Bertelsen, Founder of Cowboy Cauldron Credit “About Intarsia” https://wiseintarsia.com/about-intarsia/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.
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Use this Episode to accompany you when you are sorting through things - drawers and clothes, boxes and the bins in the garage. Repeat as often as you need to help you think out loud.
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The New Yorker: A Guide to Getting Rid of Almost Everything - sorry, this does require a subscription but it's so good I had to include it!Better Homes and Gardens: How to get Rid of Practically AnythingLegal 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.
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Let’s explore incorporating Crystals into your home for aesthetics and for use in healing or meditation with special guest Margie Breault, Transformational Energy for Life coach, Medium, and Healer.
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Margie Breault, Transformational Energy for Life coach, Medium and Healer. Instagram Facebook Website Email: [email protected] Mitchel Gaynor and Lisa Miller and The Awakened Brain Mini Boxed Crystal Collections at ShoppeGeo and their Instagram profile.Episode 65: Feng ShuiEpisode 20: Matchy Matchy Isn’t a ThingEpisode 21: What Makes People Passionate about their Homes?A great resource to learn about crystals: The Crystal Bible Meditations Margie particularly enjoys:https://youtu.be/sPtICJf4UWI?si=KCu_jmFh09Arm6rQ
https://youtu.be/ww_WcrxZkew?si=vedeqGCt-y0t0qMZ
https://youtu.be/mOT5ae1OMiI?si=FxIdX7v0IrSUDYjF
https://youtu.be/0BOsl7xQPVg?si=A8Jrgi9PX0IFnj2t
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.
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If you have found yourself frustrated about your home and it has manifested in arguments or disagreements with your partner, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about Clutter vs. Glimmers and incorporate an exercise and thought experiment.
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When the Waves Come by Maia Neurodiversity Education Academy article: Know your Glimmers by Lana Jelenjev If you know someone that might need help with a shopping addiction, you can find treatment near you here 1-800-662-4357Episode 5 linkwww.Instagram.com/TheChalkboardMag - this is a great Instagram profile I quoted about living your best life through wellness, nutrition, self-care and great design.www.Instagram.com/shetalkzz - an Instagram profile I quoted about mental health and motivationKINDLY leave a REVIEW for this podcast by simply clicking here and scrolling to the bottom until you see “WRITE A REVIEW”
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.
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What is beautiful to you? Are we truly tuning into what we love individually or are we following the herd with the beigification being fed to us about what is or isn’t good for resale? Ponder this with us as we consider taste and whether to refinish that dining room table with special guest, Interior Designer Arlene Lord.
If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning. There are too many jewels to miss.
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Link to Episode 62: Swedish Death CleaningArlene Lord | Lord Interior Design: 503-974-9689HOURS: Mon - Thu │10AM - 5PM PST
https://www.lordinteriordesign.com
Lord Interior Design Instagram
Lord Interior Design on LinkedIn
Lord Interior Design on Facebook
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.
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How do Home Renovation shows impact our idea of the "perfect" space? This episode is a collaboration with Dr. Adrienne Trier-Bieniek, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology at Valencia College in Florida. Let's think about what we are watching and how it influences us. A link to "MOST POPULAR: The Podcast" hosted by Adrienne Trier-Bieniek, Ph.D.
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Biography of Adrienne Trier-Bieniek, Ph.D. The Washington Post: HGTV makes homes boring and sad. Architectural Digest: How HGVT became an Industry Juggernaut Business of Home: How 25 years of HGVT have transformed the Home IndustryKINDLY leave a REVIEW by simply clicking here and scrolling to the bottom until you see “WRITE A REVIEW” :
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.
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When you look at my Home Functionality diagram of six lenses that I use when assessing home functionality, rarely is a problem isolated. Let’s talk about these six areas of thought as it pertains to a real-life kitchen and client. This episode is available in video form but you can also just listen if that suits you better.
See this video in higher resolution on YouTube: https://youtu.be/88G8S42VasM
Link to Episode 25: The KonMari Method
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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.
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No matter if you are considering buying a new home in a month or in a year, thinking deeply about your list of priorities during your home search can be key in finding a home that will give you long-lasting happiness. Let’s think about some things that could help in making that list by asking ourselves some questions about our space and our reasons.
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1. Home Functionality Chart for reference
2. Episode 29; Your Home Office
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Let’s reflect on our home and set some intentions. This could be month-end at any point in the year, year-end or even transitioning to a new season. Maybe you lost your job, and have found a new one and you want to reset and start anew. This episode would be good for any of those scenarios and can be revisited as time goes on. Grab a piece of paper or your journal and a pencil. Enjoy the journey.
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@earthlyeducation on Instagram@jamesclear on InstagramTool for Finding and Clarifying your ValuesEp. 26 | Creating fulfilling Outdoor SpacesLegal 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.
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Join me in talking with Kevin, owner of a historic home in Oregon City, Oregon called Ainsworth House & Gardens. If you are considering buying a historic home, what are some things I should know?
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Ainsworth Home & Gardens website Ep. 10 of the Home Space and Reason podcast; Who is your home encouraging you to become?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.
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Radon is a tasteless, odorless, invisible gas found in every home. This radioactive gas is produced by the breakdown of uranium in the earth's crust. It's the #1 cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the #2 cause of lung cancer behind smoking. Radon seeps into your living space through holes and cracks in your home’s foundation. Unseen, unheard, and unknown without proper testing. Hear from expert and special guest Lawrence Belland about how it can be present in your home and what to do about it.
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Oregon Health Authority - Show more
