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Your Home StoryDIY or Hire Out: Maintenance ExtrasDeep cleaning, bug treatment, leaves, and more… we’re covering interior and exterior home maintenance tasks that you could DIY or hire out! Which ones are worth the money to save your time?! Some products and blog posts we talked about (includes affiliate links): Ashley’s DIY Gutter guard installation and pricing for professional gutter guard installation. Suzannah’s experience hiring out extensive landscaping clean-up is on our Instagram highlights The window cleaning supplies Ashley ordered and used The under $10 ant treatment Suzannah uses You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on...2021-07-0641 minYour Home StorySuzannah's office renovation One Room ChallengeFrom a clutter-filled uninspiring office to a modern traditional serene office makeover, tune in to hear how Suzannah transformed her office space in just under 8 weeks. A blue-green-gray paint and lots of museum art prints really helped brighten up the space but that’s not all. Hear about her adventure with recovering a chair, building a fireplace screen, and more. See all the pictures and more details : Historic home office renovation reveal You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can joi...2021-06-2927 minYour Home StoryGreat Ways to Update Your House for FreeIt can be overwhelming to think about all the money that we want to spend on our houses to get it “finished.” But there are some improvements that don’t take any money at all, some of them not even that much time!, and make a big difference. (This is a lot more than your basic ideas of moving art around!!) Deep cleaning, decor/style, and home improvement--there are tons of ways to change and better your home without spending anything. Actual real high-impact DIY projects you can do with materials you already have! Free projects we talked...2021-05-1828 minYour Home StoryLife, Project, and Podcast UpdatesIt’s a casual catch-up chat today, talking about Ashley’s extra hair supplies (and where to store them), Suzannah’s projects with unique fabrics, and what’s coming up over the next month on the podcast. Links to some of the things we talked about: Curly Girl Method Tension pole shower storage (affiliate) Suzannah’s recent closet makeover Cotton block print for Lucy’s Roman shade (affiliate) Lucy’s room Fabric covered-Roman shade tutorial The wreaths Ashley ordered (affiliate) A peek at Ashley’s basement The Everyday Style Podcast You can find us on our blogs or connec...2021-04-1332 minYour Home StoryDesign, Make, & Live: OfficesWith a 2021 work-from-home update, today’s episode is a deep dive into office design and function. We cover the utilitarian essentials (and how to make them more attractive), some design features you can add that are also practical, and facts of office space life like the table-vs-desk debate for work surfaces. We talked about so many ideas and solutions (contains affiliate links): Suzannah’s upstairs office Suzannah’s dining room desk and picture light Suzannah’s townhouse home tour and office/sewing room Ashley’s current sunroom/office The HP printer that charges you based on prints/usa...2021-03-2335 minYour Home StoryDigital Art Downloads & How to PrintDigital art downloads are inexpensive and can be a great way to get art on your walls. Learn more about them in today’s show including where to find them (we have a list of a bunch!), how to print them and how to make them look more like intentional art pieces instead of just printed pieces plopped in a frame. Ashley talked about: Art Print Shops Juniper Print Shop Heirloom on Etsy BFF Print Shop Blue Jay Art Unsplash Smithsonian The MET Free Art: Shop Vintage Supply Hearts and Color Chaos and Wonder More Digital Art Downl...2021-02-2312 minYour Home StorySpray Paint, Gold Leaf, & Rub n BuffWhen should you use spray paint? How do you get the aged look of brass with Rub n Buff? Can you paint metal? Should you paint metal? We are talking about all things spray paint, gold leaf, and Rub n Buff today and sharing about successes, failures, and tips for using them in the future. Resources we mentioned: Shuffleboard that Ashley ordered Suzannah’s project of spray painting her fireplace screen The embarrassing very old project Suzannah doesn’t recommend - painting shoes The gold alligator that Ashley painted Spray painted light fixture in Suzannah’s breakfas...2021-02-0933 minYour Home StoryAshley's Project Goals for 2021 (+2020 Recap)Some projects were knocked off the list in 2020 at Ashley’s house such as having a new roof installed, adding crown on the walls in the bedroom, and starting on the basement. Some projects didn’t get accomplished though, yet we left 2020 with more information on those large scaled projects and are sharing the details with you today. As we look to 2021, Luke and Ashley chat about what they hope to accomplish and what it will look like to DIY a bit less and enjoy their home a bit more. Posts mentioned: 20 in 2020 Recap Egres...2021-02-0229 minYour Home StorySuzannah's project goals for 2021 and 2020 recapThere’s a lot to do inside and out when you own a fixer upper. Jason and Suzannah are 2.5 years into renovating their historic home and are sharing their (huge) achievements in 2020 plus goals for 2021. Jason has done a lot of the manual labor while watching their little kids and finishing physical therapy school, and Suzannah has been designing and planning while working and having a baby, but they still are checking things off the list for getting their home to where they want it. They also talk about garden plans, curb appeal improvements, finish work on the interior, an...2021-01-2635 minYour Home StorySuzannah's One Room Challenge upstairs bathroom renoSuzannah just completed yet another bathroom renovation One Room Challenge, this time her upstairs half bath. It turned out dramatic and elegant but was super budget-friendly and one of their easiest renos! We talk about design questions like when to keep original elements, when to paint trim the same color as the walls, and how to shop at sources that will keep you on-budget. Resources mentioned: The Portland Airbnb house Suzannah helped decorate Vintage rug source for the Airbnb: @nomadicvintagepdx Suzannah’s upstairs bathroom reno One Room Challenge reveal. That post includes the full budget breakdown an...2020-12-0135 minYour Home StoryRecent Mini Updates at our HousesAshley’s been doing small DIY projects at her house and Suzannah’s been tackling a bigger renovation. Hear about the vintage rug art, baseboard install, and scrap wood shelf at Ashley’s and the bathroom renovation and bedroom switcheroo at Suzannah’s. We chatted about: Ashley’s DIY Rug Art Suzannah’s half bath renovation posts Angled ceiling wallpaper by Chris Loves Julia Ashley’s Laundry Room Free Shelf Project You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook gro...2020-11-1025 minYour Home StoryAshley's moody eclectic modern living room revealAshley’s been working on meaningful, personal updates to her living room for the past almost 2 years! It’s finally feeling basically done and she’s reflecting on the trials and errors and what’s made it really work for their family. Resources and links: Wood Flooring Install Neutral Paint in the Living Room The Makerista House of Brinson Hacking the Chandelier to make it work. The corner cabinet that gave Ashley fits. Suzannah’s corner built-ins. All About the Korhogo Cloth Paintable outlet covers (affiliate link) (great for dark walls) How to Make an Oversized Canvas Fore...2020-10-1325 minYour Home StoryHow to Make Big Furniture PurchasesWe got a great question from a member of our Facebook group: how to pull the trigger on the purchase of a big ticket furniture item? We talk about how to pick something you’ll love for years and can work with multiple trends, how to spot high quality, which pieces to spend on versus save, and more. Resources mentioned: @rignellranch pro painting tips Story highlights Investment Furniture: The Best Pieces that Hold Value Furniture Buying 101 Episode 65 about Suzannah’s dining room reveal, and her dining table research Suzannah's recent blog post on her fave big ticket...2020-09-2928 minYour Home StoryDesign, Make, & Live: Playrooms/Play SpacesWhether you have a large dedicated playroom or just a few corners in other rooms in your house, you probably have faced common issues with organization, messes, funny-looking toys, and where kids are in relation to the rest of the family when playing. Ashley and Suzannah have different experiences with kids from baby to big kid, underused playrooms and popular play corners, and are breaking it down with tips for common problems, design ideas to make the spaces look more like your style, and more. Resources mentioned: Ep 92 on Kitchen Organization The playroom at Ashley’s ho...2020-07-2129 minYour Home StoryHow to Be Content With Your House When You Can't Change ItWe all struggle with contentment and the need/want to do more, make more, and buy more. How to combat that in the home decor world? Tune in as we give practical tips for how to be content even while being inundated with beautiful spaces, amazing renovations and more. Suzannah mentioned inspiration from Molly Galbraith of Girls Gone Strong, who believes you can love your body exactly as it is right now, while wanting it to look or perform differently. (Check out her free 7-day Love Your Body Challenge!) Get practical tips from Suzannah for 12 w...2020-07-0722 minYour Home StoryGuest room makeover One Room Challenge plans & REVEALFrom bland to guest-ready in just 8 weeks! Have you wondered how much money and time it really takes to make a guest room look nice? Suzannah is sharing it all in this episode. In today’s show, we chatted about: Decorating with Heirlooms Spy the original sewing chair look in Ashley’s Vintage Dining Room Reveal How to do an ORC All Suzannah’s ORC posts See the Mid-Century Modern Guest Bedroom Reveal! You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join...2020-06-3026 minYour Home StoryDesign, Make, & Live: Outdoor/patio spaceWe have been taking it up a notch in our outdoor spaces lately and are sharing our top 5 tips for creating a beautiful, functional patio or other outdoor eating, lounge, or play area. Resources mentioned: (contains affiliate links) Suzannah’s gazebo makeover Ashley’s patio Episode 31 on exterior home maintenance Waterproof mountable indoor/outdoor speakers Pair of bluetooth rock speakers Julia from @cuckoo4design hid her pool pump under a faux rock Affordable freestanding wood-burning fire pit. DIY fire pit with propane routed to it Affordable propane fire pit table Incredible (but complicated) $1,300 DIY outdoor fireplace Afforda...2020-06-2344 minYour Home StoryDecorating with CollectionsA collection of similar items grouped together can make a beautiful statement, sometimes even more than one large piece! But you can end up with a cluttered or incomplete look. We’re sharing some important tips and our favorite ways to decorate with collections this week! Links we mentioned: Painted picture mats by Allie from @theadoredadobe Suzannah’s grid gallery wall of pencil drawings (in the finished room here) A peek at the vintage bells in Ashley’s house. The wood bowl collection that Ashley hung up in her bedroom. The antler wall in Ashley’s entryway. ...2020-06-0930 minYour Home StoryExterior painting (hired out): cost, timing, and lessons learnedHave you wanted to have your exterior painted but weren’t sure of the process or cost? Suzannah has now gone through this process with two different homes and is sharing what she’s experienced. From cost to timing to lessons learned, you will not want to miss this episode on house painting! Here’s Suzannah’s blog post on all the details of her recent exterior painting job. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to conne...2020-06-0220 minYour Home StoryGutter, fence, & garage door replacementExterior improvements like a new fence and garage door can make such a difference!! But they’re not always DIY-able which can mean hiring out and spending a lot of money. Suzannah’s had lots of exterior work done this spring and is sharing all the details about these three projects. Tune in to hear timing, cost, and more, plus that fascinating question: which side of the fence should face your yard? Posts we talked about: Ashley’s post: All The Details on Cost for Replacing Gutters Suzannah’s blog post about her new gutters Suzannah’s blog pos...2020-05-2638 minYour Home StoryHow to avoid boring designAs fun as it is to follow decor trends and see them popping up at affordable price points, there’s something really special about putting in the time and thought to create a home that reflects you and your family. In today’s episode, we walk you through different ideas to help you create a home that truly is one of a kind. Links we mentioned: A sneak peek at the vintage chairs Ashley is planning on having recovered Favorites for unique home tours and fresh inspiration: Architectural Digest, Country Living home tours, Martha Stewart, Rue Magazi...2020-05-1226 minYour Home StoryHow to choose mats and frames for artPutting thought and effort into frames and mats can really elevate the art in your house. From linen mats to no mats, grid style frames to thrifted frames, tune in to figure out how to mix and match frames to create unique style and groupings at your house. We specifically chatted about: Suzannah’s dining room featuring the six pencil drawings in matching frames Juniper Print Shop Framebridge visual tool Art to Frames Nancy at Hillside House - IG Art Tour Ashley’s Vintage Dining Room with original art framed with glass and clips Ashley’s grid sty...2020-04-0735 minYour Home StoryWhat to Expect When Replacing a RoofRoof replacement sounds expensive, slow, and scary. Suzannah just went through the process on her historic home’s 3-layered roof with lots of pitch changes and valleys, and it was a little complicated, but she’s breaking it down to demystify the roof replacing process! From getting bids to choosing colors to living with a roof under construction, and more! Here’s the shingle company, colors, and gallery Suzannah chose from (she went with Driftwood) You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And yo...2020-03-3128 minYour Home StoryBuying Less with More Intention (20 In 2020)What does buying less with more intention look like? Could you buy only 20 home items in 2020? Today, Ashley is sharing about her journey with home decor and specifically what she’s focused on in 2020, which is buying under 20 items in 2020. Links we chatted about: Ashley and Suzannah are the guests on The Welcome Home Podcast. Go check it out! Paige inspired Ashley to start the #20in2020 journey. Ashley’s first purchase of the year was a set of original art pieces that she hung in her vintage dining room. Stay up-to-date with each purchase that Ashley makes in...2020-03-1725 minYour Home StoryLong-Term vs. Short-Term Home Reno DecisionsIf you hate the way something looks, there are usually cheap, easy cosmetic updates like paint and adhesive tile you can apply on top. We’ve all been swayed by the “$100 challenge” bathroom update that looks great in photos, but… when is it better to save up, learn some new skills, and do a bigger project? Resources mentioned: Dear Alice Podcast Nicole Bach @makingitlovely thread on Twitter that inspired this episode Making It Lovely blog Ashley’s experience with short term design decisions: Modernizing stair railings Patio umbrella Gold aligator Suzannah’s spray paint projects (including her popular b...2020-03-1043 minYour Home StoryKitchen Organization: Pantry/Food StorageThere’s always room for improvement when it comes to kitchen organization. Today, we are talking about ways to store and maintain food/pantry items so that your kitchen is more functional! Whether you have a tiny pantry like Ashley and Suzannah both do currently or a walk-in pantry, you are going to leave this episode with useful ideas for upgrades you can make to your space. On the show today, we chatted about: Episode 92 Organization in the Kitchen Exterior Home Maintenance Checklist Small built-in pantry inspiration Ashley’s pull out cabinet shelves that she loves Inspira...2020-03-0336 minYour Home StoryAshley's Bedroom with Dark Paint and CrownAshley went BOLD with a recent design choice: she painted all the walls of her bedroom true black and added black crown molding. It took some getting used to but now she’s so glad she made the leap! Tune in to hear how she decided to do this big change, dealing with a room that’s actually too big, Ashley and Luke’s first experience installing crown molding, and more. Resources mentioned: Home equity line of credit (HELOC) info Ashley’s black bedroom reveal Ashley’s pre-black paint bedroom reveal Ashley’s dark green living room You...2020-02-2532 minYour Home StorySuzannah's stair post replacement project & decorIt might sound daunting, but this project is comparable to installing a door knob or curtain rods! Suzannah is sharing all about how they updated the stair posts at her house. If you thought replacing stair balusters would be a hard project, then you definitely need to tune in. We chatted about: Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty Ashley loves the author Kristin Hannah Suzannah’s tutorial on Replacing Stair Balusters The balusters and level/base kits that Suzannah got for her stairs. Ashley’s stair railing at her house. An orbital sander is one of Suzann...2020-02-1826 minYour Home StoryIntegrating Design Throughout the Kitchen, Dining and Living RoomLearn how to integrate the design between your kitchen, dining, and living room, whether in an open floor plan or not. Key in on what makes design sing for you and how to repeat those elements in each of your spaces. Curious to hear how to work with one-of-a-kind pieces? We have you covered with that too! On the show today, we chatted about: Ashley shared that she loved the Dempsey chair from Rejuvenation but didn’t end up buying it before they stopped selling it. The cat brush Suzannah swears by (for brushing and removing cat...2020-01-2839 minYour Home StoryQ&A: Kids' Stuff Organization and StorageKids’ stuff is not always high style, and kids can be messy. But they live in our homes, too, and we want to make them feel happy and welcome too! We’re answering your questions on handling toys, artwork, big plastic things, kids’ messes, and more. Resources/posts we talked about: Functional office paper storage that Ashley has. Greyson’s bedroom reveal The attractive Lego storage Ashley did in Greyson’s room Suzannah’s blog posts on baby stuff You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanle...2020-01-2144 minYour Home StoryBudgeting tools: Spreadsheets, links, visuals, and moreBudgeting is not the most exciting part of a renovation project, but it’s often critical for success and confidence that you can take on a new big reno! It can be super overwhelming so we’re talking you through the exact tools Suzannah and Ashley use, including giving away a detailed template for Suzannah’s spreadsheet method for budgeting for a project. Resources mentioned: Ep 59 How we budget + how to organize a budget Midcentury modern One Room Challenge bathroom makeover and the budget breakdown The spreadsheet template! Suzannah’s last house guest bathroom, master bathroom, and kitche...2020-01-0735 minYour Home StoryGallery Wall Pro TipsIf you love the look of gallery walls but are scared to try to put one up, we are here to help! We are breaking down the confusion on frame sizing, how to pick art, how to decide on photographs, whether your gallery wall should be symmetrical or 3D, and much more! Join in as we give handy tips for installing your gallery wall and whether or not your gallery wall should be the focus of a space or just add to the space. *Affiliate link below. In our chat, Ashley mentioned a great modern bookcase that sh...2019-12-3123 minYour Home StoryDecor consistency throughout a homeWhere to be consistent with colors, materials, and styles throughout a home, and when to avoid being matchy-matchy? We couldn’t find many resources about this so we dug into it! We talk about the time and place for consistency versus unique elements, and which pieces you can be consistent with and why. It’s not just paint color and lighting; you can show off your style and make it clear that each room in a house is yours in many ways! Some examples we talked about: Ashley’s entryway with door hardware upgrade The super afford...2019-12-2427 minYour Home StoryGiveaway and LookbackAshley and Suzannah take a look back at the previous 99 episodes on the show today. From fan favorites to personal favorites, hear their thoughts on past shows and where the podcast is going next year. Ashley shared that her personal favorite episodes were: Ep 72 on Design Books and Ep 62, the Landscape design interview with Gardening by Design. Suzannah shared that she loved Episode 53 which was all about having friends over while renovating, Episode 70 which was the interview that we did with Nicole Wear about real estate and staging, and Episode 79, about how to make a co...2019-12-1034 minYour Home StoryCurating Your Home StyleOnce you’ve narrowed down your style (check out episode 3 for more on that!)… NOW WHAT? On organizing your ideas to keep your style consistent--tools in Instagram, Pinterest, and more. (Find Suzannah on Pinterest here and Ashley here.) And listen in for a great tip on pinning directly from Instagram! Other tools we cover: design books and mood boards. Books (disclosure: contains affiliate links): Design*Sponge at Home In the Company of Women domino: Your Guide to a Stylish Home (2016 domino book) Old Home Love (this one is unique & gorgeous) Styled by Emily Henderson Simply Styling by Kr...2019-11-2635 minYour Home StoryExterior Christmas Decor IdeasWhether you are a seasoned exterior decorator or a newbie in trying to figure out what to do on the exterior of your home for Christmas, you are going to be inspired to just START decorating after tuning into this episode. From mailbox swags to baskets on the front doors, we share plenty of ideas you’ll want and implement. We specifically chatted about: Free Christmas Storage Labels to help you get organized Suzannah’s Color Crush on Camel Style This Life shares some beautiful outfit combinations with camel. Ashley’s 2017 Christmas Front Porch Ashley’s 2018 Simple Chri...2019-11-1932 minYour Home StorySuzannah's completed 100% DIY bathroom renovation One Room ChallengeSuzannah and her husband recently did a completely DIY full bathroom renovation during the 6-week One Room Challenge. Tile, shower, vanity, fixtures, paint… they put a ton of work into transforming this bathroom, while keeping their home’s classic feel. Suzannah shares the behind-the-scenes story of the long design process, favorite luxurious updates, budget, and even what went wrong in this informative episode. Resources and posts we talked about: Vietnam Veterans of America donations pickup (PickUpPlease.org) Habitat For Humanity near you Suzannah’s bathroom makeover reveal + budget (includes all products/sources we talked about today) Suzanna...2019-11-1247 minYour Home StoryLife, House, & Podcast UpdatesWe figured it was about time to update you on what we are both up to (personal and home decor), all things ORC, and even what we are excited to talk about on the podcast over the next few months. If you love gabbing with your BFF, then this episode is for you. In the show today, we talked about: Down to Earth: Laid-back Interiors for Modern Living by Lauren Liess Goodreads Audible Ashley’s IG Book Club Episode 31: Exterior Home Maintenance Suzannah’s ORC Updates Episode 85, where Ashley interviewed Greyson about his room Pokemon Poster (affili...2019-10-2233 minYour Home StoryKitchen OrganizingOrganizing your kitchen cabinets is a small-scale DIY that can make a huge difference. Today we talk through common issues for kitchen organizing, including listener questions like hard-to-reach upper cabinets, corner cabinets, deep pantry shelves, and more. Resources and examples: Suzannah’s blog posts about her One Room Challenge bathroom makeover The Rev-A-Shelf pull-outs Ashley bought The Modern Edit organizing service and inspo The plain black lunch bag Suzannah bought White plastic bins in many sizes You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast 2019-10-1545 minYour Home StoryAshley's Completed Eat-In KitchenWe talk a lot about “Your Home Story” and what the story of your spaces are. Today, Ashley is sharing all about her eat-in kitchen’s story, from where it started (spoiler, it had blue wallpaper), to the more eclectic updates that she did a few years ago and now, to the space that she really feels is the perfect addition to her home. You can find links to what we talked about below. Cozy: The Art of Arranging Yourself in the World One Room Challenge reveal of the Eat-In Kitchen (2015) Breakfast room updates Modern Eat-in Kitchen T...2019-09-2423 minYour Home StoryWhat we can learn from show homesIf you’ve ever wondered what a modern mansion is like inside, or what you’d choose for your home if money was no object… listen up! Ashley and Suzannah both visited multi-home tours of show homes in their areas and chat about elements they liked, trends they both saw at the respective tours, regional differences, and what we can learn by visiting these elaborate, massive homes! Links and favorites: Ashley’s Highland Cow Painting MOVE to 89 or 90 Re-loving the decor book Habitat by Lauren Liess Parade of Homes that Ashley went to Street of Dreams that Suz...2019-09-1731 minYour Home StoryFunctional Updates at Ashley and Suzannah's HousesFunctional updates make both of us so happy. On the show today, Suzannah and Ashley are both sharing recent functional updates they have made at each of their houses. Suzannah brightened up her back entry by doing lots of grunt work and is so much better than where it started. Ashley took her over-filled coat closet and purged, painted and built a bench to help transform the space into something that they use and love. Tune in today to be inspired to tackle a mini functional update of your own. Blog posts and photos that we talked...2019-09-1026 minYour Home Story2-Hour Decor ProjectsSometimes, we only have short windows of time and we want to actually accomplish something home-related in that window. The show today, is all about 2-hour house projects that you can do. We are here to inspire you to tackle a new project, start-to-finish! We specifically talked about: Bluetooth waterproof speaker that Ashley’s loving (and it’s under $40!). Portable bluetooth speaker that Suzannah and Jason have been using while working on projects 2-hour or less projects: Styling a vignette whether that be on a dresser, nightstand or media cabinet. Change out dresser hardware. Examples: dresser/changin...2019-08-2028 minYour Home StorySuzannah's finished DIY full kitchen renoThis week we are hearing the inside scoop and getting tips from Suzannah’s 100% DIY “modern traditional” kitchen reno! Hear about the biggest projects and design decisions, plus... why she chose white cabinets despite being a little bored of them these days!, would she do anything different in hindsight? This project was almost “down to the studs”--hear why she kept and covered some elements. Hear her favorite finishes! And finally, you WILL be surprised what this beautiful kitchen reno cost! Links to posts and images we talked about: Listen back to episode 67, where Suzannah shared the design...2019-08-1347 minYour Home StoryDesign, Make, & Live: Front PorchesToday, we are sharing all about how to design, makeover and use and love your front porch. We open the show with Ashley sharing how she’s been purging this year. It may be embarrassing for her but it’s working so yay for that! Suzannah talks about the kitchen utensils that she’s updating. She’s being a bit pickier with what is going in her drawers and it’s inspiring Ashley to purge a bit more in her cupboards. Suzannah shares her front porch setup and some wishes for the future (specifically with curb appeal...2019-08-0632 minYour Home StoryDIY or Hire Out Kitchen Open ShelvingOpen shelving is all the rage! And for good reason! Ashley and Suzannah have both done open shelves in their kitchens and Suzannah is planning some more in her current kitchen reno. Kitchen open shelves need to be deep (about 10”) and sturdy, but can be made of wood, metal, or glass and can be floating or mounted with basic or beautiful brackets. There are several kinds you can DIY!, and some to consider ordering or getting custom. We share technical info on lots of options. Links we chatted about: Ashley’s sturdy tote bag that she’s usin...2019-07-3020 minYour Home StoryAshley's Foyer Makeover RevealWe talk a lot about “Your Home Story” and what the story of your spaces are. Today, Ashley is sharing all about her foyer’s story, from where it started (spoiler, it was pretty darn formal), to the more eclectic updates that she did a few years ago and now, to the space that she really feels is the perfect addition to her home. Foyer Reveal Get a good look at that purple spray painted chandelier and where her space was 6 years ago. The iron railing DIY project underwent such a huge change. The entryway never felt “right” for the ORC r...2019-07-2335 minYour Home StoryHow to add character to a cookie-cutter house!Both Ashley and Suzannah have lived in brand-new builder basic, cookie-cutter homes (and Suzannah has also lived in a dated, dingy one). We are passionate about taking these homes beyond decor and helping you make them feel unique and fitting to your personal style! You’ll hear tons of ideas in this episode, ranging from easy DIYs to projects to plan ahead for. Resources & inspirations mentioned: What is a cookie cutter house? Suzannah’s painted doors and trim Adding trim to make plain doors look paneled Suzannah’s latest spray painted light fixture How to spray paint a...2019-07-1639 minYour Home StoryHow to Define your Decor StyleHappy 4th of July holiday! We share what we’re up to this week, then revisit a favorite episode of ours from the archives, episode 3. It’s a big one--how and why to define your home style! Some questions we tackle and resources we cover: Why pick a style? Why not just collect and decorate with all the stuff you like? Are style quizzes worth the time? (Some we recommend: My Domaine home style, HGTV home style, My Domaine Spirit Pattern. Also, Home Edit Guides to home styles.) How much is dictated by the house vs. by your...2019-07-0234 minYour Home StoryMaintenance Update (Interior and Exterior)It’s time for a check-in on how we (and you) are doing with interior and exterior maintenance. We chat about peeling paint on Ashley’s windowsills to deck updates that Suzannah wants to make for the exterior side of things. Then, we take it indoors and celebrate a few wins … Suzannah actually vacuumed her refrigerator coils and Ashley washed her curtains. It’s the little things that we are celebrating today! Resources mentioned: Exterior Printable Checklist Interior Printable Checklist You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suz...2019-06-0423 minYour Home StorySuzannah's modern bathroom reno One Room ChallengeCould you completely gut, renovate and style a bathroom taking it from a dated 1960’s space to eyesore to a gorgeous mid-century inspired dream room in just 6 weeks? Suzannah is chatting all about her recent project that includes flooring mishaps, hardware decisions, and styling tips on today’s episode! Links to what we chatted about: The Modern Bathroom Reveal for the One Room Challenge. All the before pictures of the bathroom including the rubber baseboards, colored tub, and interesting vintage sink! Suzannah’s pretty bathroom Pinterest board where she gained insight for styling. You can find u...2019-05-2136 minYour Home StoryDIY or Hire Out: Maintenance/ExtrasDeep cleaning, bug treatment, leaves, and more… we’re covering interior and exterior home maintenance tasks that you could DIY or hire out! Which ones are worth the money to save your time?! Some products and blog posts we talked about (includes affiliate links): Beeswax food cover wraps Stretchy food storage cover lids Ashley’s DIY Gutter guard installation and pricing for professional gutter guard installation. Suzannah’s experience hiring out extensive landscaping clean-up is on our Instagram highlights The window cleaning supplies Ashley ordered and used The under $10 ant treatment Suzannah uses You can find us...2019-04-3041 minYour Home StorySuzannah's Kitchen Remodel DesignSuzannah is embarking on a massive project this June! She’s tackling transforming her 1980’s kitchen with new cabinets, flooring, plumbing, tile, and more. With the curveball that isn’t going to be her forever house, tune in as we chat about some of the renovation possibilities, things they may or may not do, and issues they have already run in to. With all designs, you pull information and sources to really cull what you love. Some of the inspirations that Suzannah keeps coming back to are: The Grit and Polish : Example of the marble backsplash and be...2019-04-2333 minYour Home StorySuzannah's dining room revealSuzannah just completed a central room in her home, her formal dining room. Tune in as she talks about transforming the space from the aqua walls with dated electrical elements to the modern traditional space that it is today. We specifically talked about: What the Tudor Revival home dining room looked like the day they bought the house. Suzannah’s dining room Pinterest board which started the whole design process. This pin and this pin which were the main inspirational images for the black windsor chairs and farmhouse table. The gallery wall of charcoal pencil drawings th...2019-04-0928 minYour Home StoryFree Ways to Update Your HouseIt can be overwhelming to think about all the money that we want to spend on our houses to get it “finished.” But there are some improvements that don’t take any money at all, some of them not even that much time!, and make a big difference. (This is a lot more than your basic ideas of moving art around!!) Deep cleaning, decor/style, and home improvement--there are tons of ways to change and better your home without spending anything. Actual real high-impact DIY projects you can do with materials you already have! Also--this is the first...2019-04-0230 minYour Home StoryDesign, Make, & Live: Laundry RoomsWe are doing a deep dive today on laundry rooms. Whether you're gutting and redoing a laundry room from scratch, or just thinking about small updates to refresh your space--maximizing the space you have to work with, considering how you use it, and evaluating how you need it to function are always key to creating, designing and having a functional room that you love. Resources mentioned: Ashley’s current laundry room Suzannah’s cabinet and laundry room update How to Hang Removable Wallpaper Chris Loves Julia’s laundry room renovation Yellow Brick Home’s bright and fun laund...2019-03-2633 minYour Home StoryAshley & Suzannah's Current House ProjectsAshley and Suzannah catch you up on projects around each of their houses. They’ve both have painting updates, functionality upgrades, and sourcing information to share. Specific projects talked about today include: Ashley’s living room trim and painting it green Suzannah’s built-in cabinet transformation in her breakfast nook Suzannah’s post about custom window and non-custom window treatments Ashley’s dilemma between quartz and marble Suzannah’s living room updates including her new slipcover, rug, and chairs (affiliate links) Ashley’s progress in controlling the lego situation in Greyson’s room Suzannah’s updates in her dining room...2019-03-1929 minYour Home StoryDesign, Make, & Live: NurseriesNursery design can be so fun and cute!! But a baby’s room also needs to be super functional. So we did a deep dive into the essentials, ways to add your design touches, and some inspirational nurseries and pieces that work well. Plus, learn how to make a nursery that’s perfect for baby but still fits within your home, and learn who you’re really designing your nursery for! Resources and inspirations: Suzannah’s nursery Suzannah’s nursery pinboard Suzannah’s ultimate glider/rocking chair Suzannah’s affordable rocking chair research blog post and how she likes...2019-03-0538 minYour Home StoryHow we budget for home projects - and how to organize a budgetBUDGETING is a big topic and deserves its own episode! We cover a lot of methods and tips today for large and smaller projects. Ashley and Suzannah have two different ways of doing it, and we shared some tips we gathered from listeners. Suzannah also shared how she managed working, podcasting, blogging, and (most importantly) taking care of a 9-month-old while her husband was away for 6 weeks! Listen in to learn: How to scope and estimate budget for a large project like a kitchen reno How to keep track of expenses HomeAdvisor tool--what costs...2019-02-2630 minYour Home StoryHow to Get Started Finding & Hiring ProfessionalsAshley and Suzannah share great tips on what has worked for them when working with contractors. From how to provide clarity to contractors while saving yourself time to how to go with the highest quote without paying the highest prices, you’ll want to tune in today to hear these and more! Resources mentioned: Ashley’s post on the cost for enlarging a window Our "DIY or Hire Out" episodes: Ep 6: Flooring Ep 15: Wallpaper Ep 20: Small Electrical Ep 28: Windows and Doors Ep 37: Painting Ep 46: Wall Treatments HomeAdvisor Porch Angie’s List You can find us on o...2019-01-2922 minYour Home StoryDesign, Make, & Live: OfficesToday’s episode is a deep dive into office design and function. We cover the utilitarian essentials (and how to make them more attractive), some design features you can add that are also practical, and facts of office space life like the table-vs-desk debate for work surfaces. We talked about so many ideas and solutions (contains affiliate links): Suzannah’s townhouse home tour and office/sewing room Ashley’s current sunroom/office The HP printer that charges you based on prints/usage if you use HP Instant Ink Ashley’s office board on Pinterest Suzannah’s office boa...2019-01-2241 minYour Home StoryBest of 2018, Goals for 2019We started this podcast 1 year ago! We have a lot of good stuff to look back on, and lots of goals for 2019! We also share our personal and blog successes and goals in this episode! 2018 recap (podcast and our blogs) We had so many ideas and still do! Talking about visual topics over audio is possible! Our podcast Facebook group has some great projects Interviewed some inspirational DIY and decor voices Ashley did a big master bedroom update Ashley finally finished the baseboards in her living room after 2 years! And made more living room progress Ashley...2018-12-1122 minYour Home StorySuzannah's Modern Traditional ORC Master BedroomIt is a great feeling to put time and energy into a room and then call it FINISHED! Suzannah did that over a 6-week period (including building an upholstered bed from scratch) for her modern traditional style master bedroom makeover, which she made over for the fall 2018 One Room Challenge. She shares what she learned doing a room (on a budget) in such a short period of time, plus tips for decorating around queen and king beds and other bedroom design challenges! For visuals of what we talked about today, check out: All of Suzannah’s po...2018-11-2735 minYour Home StoryCozy Minimalist Home interview“More style, less stuff”--isn’t that almost always the goal with home decor?!? This week we have the expert in stylish, non-cluttered home-making, Myquillin Smith of the blog The Nester. Her new book, Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff (*affiliate link*) is out this month and it’s full of inspiration (plus her tested multi-step process for decorating a space you love). We loved the book and Myquillin’s great attitude about everything she’s learned in many years and moves and making decorating mistakes! One of Suzannah’s favorites from the book is the quote, “To be...2018-10-2335 minYour Home StoryInterior Home MaintenanceOf course we prefer to focus on projects that make our home prettier--but in reality, we have to do projects regularly that make our home safe and efficient. On today’s show, we chat all about interior home maintenance, including how and when to do some of those pesky, deep cleaning projects such as cleaning and maintaining your kitchen sink disposal, washing your curtains, and degunking your faucet aerators! Suzannah shared a super great tip for staying on top of HVAC filters, so make sure to listen closely for that! In today’s Interior Home Main...2018-10-1624 minYour Home StoryHome Decor Blogging Behind the ScenesIf you’ve ever wondered about how Ashley and Suzannah got into home decor blogging, what it takes to create blog and social media content, how to get featured on a big design site, how home design bloggers make money, or a blogger secret benefit to Instagram’s multiple image swipe feature…!, you’ll want to tune in to this episode! Links/resources/tools we mentioned: Answer the Public keyword research tools Tailwind SEO stands for search engine optimization--getting your blog found by new readers. Here are some articles for bloggers about it: 1 and 2. Suzannah’s townhouse...2018-10-0952 minYour Home StoryChoosing & Hanging ArtChoosing and hanging art can be a struggle for the best of us, but we have tips! Join us today as we chat about our favorite stores to buy art, how to find art that speaks to you, how to frame art, and how to hang art. We specifically covered: Wink Wink Studio Suzannah’s DIY ikat painting Framed wallpaper by Jenna Sue Designs Amber Interiors project with bold art/concert posters Height and size recommendations for hanging art. Suzannah’s tutorial featuring drilling through tile You can find us on our blogs or connect with...2018-10-0234 minYour Home StoryFresh & Minimal Halloween & Thanksgiving DecorBoth Ashley and Suzannah value the fun that comes from celebrating the changing seasons and holidays, but shy away from accumulating lots of new pieces every year or for using every year. We share our projects and decorating successes, plus other ideas you can use to celebrate and evoke the feelings of the season without going crazy with stuff. That means looking past the end caps and choosing pieces that you love and mean festive to you! Projects/decor we mentioned: Suzannah’s simple holiday banner/bunting sewing project Ashley’s Halloween decor last year Suzannah’s min...2018-09-2526 minYour Home StoryAshley's Mid-Century Modern Master Bedroom MakeoverYour master bedroom should be your oasis, but many times, it takes a backseat to other rooms in our homes. In today’s show, Ashley talks about her Mid-Century Modern Master Bedroom and how it’s finally a place that feels like a retreat. You’ll hear how each DIY step got her closer to her dream space and also how you can make steps to create your own dream bedroom! In today’s chat on Ashley’s bedroom, we talked about: Light and Bright Master Bedroom DIY Bamboo Blinds Ashley’s repurposed sunburst mirror Suzannah’s DIY Sunburs...2018-09-1825 minYour Home StoryDIY or Hire Out: PaintingIn today’s episode, you’ll hear our thoughts on painting (both interior and exterior) and whether you should hire painting our or do it yourself! From using a paint sprayer to taping off windows and ceilings, tune in to hear what we think about how to get the job done! Resources mentioned (contains affiliate links): How Suzannah sprayed all the walls at her last house in about 5 hours Painting an interior sunroom with a sprayer We love angled brushes and Ashley specifically loves this short-handed brush. Suzannah used foam edgers like this (refills here) For smal...2018-09-0427 minYour Home StoryDesign, Make, & Live: HallwaysDo you have a dark and dingy hallway? Or, a downstairs hallway that is lacking function? It doesn’t have to be! We have great ideas to update, makeover, and better utilize your hallway so it’s beautiful as well as functional. In today’s show, we talked about: Ashley’s hallway makeover that includes DIY photo mats with a travel gallery. Suzannah’s hallway in her previous house & cute $20 lights Our Fifth House - How to utilize a hallway desk area. Young House Love’s Faux Moulding Tutorial. Room For Tuesday’s color-blocked hallway DIY project. Aweso...2018-08-2827 minYour Home StoryNo-Spend Facebook Challenge Update + Our House UpdatesOur first challenge in the Your Home Story podcast Facebook group was live last month. The challenge was all about refreshing a space in our house WITHOUT spending money. Tune in to hear about what spaces were refreshed as well as what projects we are currently tackling in our own homes. Specifically, we talked about: How the No-Spend Challenge came to be and what it was about. Ashley’s progress in her bathroom and the joy of being able to shut cabinet doors without having to cram in linens. Here’s an older picture of her bath...2018-08-2134 minYour Home StoryReal [estate] talk: How to BUY a HomeSelling a Home (Episode 16) was such a hit that we decided we had to talk all about the process of buying a home. From searching for homes to radon testing to home loans, tune in to hear our experiences and tips on home-buying! We specifically talked about: Suzannah’s electrical issues in her new (old) house. By the way, did you see her new home? Ashley’s motivation and progress in her sunroom. The first-time homebuyer class Suzannah took in 2011 Redfin home search tool Risk factors for radon Refinancing through preferred partners on Zillow and Realtor.com...2018-08-0739 minYour Home StoryPlant CareWhether you’re Team Real Plants or open to faux ones, too, this episode will help you pick which plants should go where and how to decorate with and around them! Our top 10 easy-to-care-for houseplants: Sansevieria : AKA Snake Plant / Mother-in-law’s tongue Philodendron : AKA Pothos ZZ Plant: AKA Zamioculas Zamifolia Hoya Rubber Plant Agave or Aloe Fiddle Leaf Fig Pilea: AKA Peppermoides Ficus Jade Resources we mentioned: Ashley’s post on how to water/bathe a fiddle leaf fig Designer Anna Bode on Instagram Turns out a ficus does flower, and even produce...2018-07-3135 minYour Home StoryExterior Home MaintenanceWe will be the first to admit that keeping up with the exterior of the home can be daunting. It feels like we never have enough time to get the interior how we want it, and then you want me to keep up with the exterior too? Today, we are breaking down what actually needs to be done on the outside of our homes, how often to do it, and what season works best to do it in. Make sure to download the printable outdoor home maintenance checklist to keep on top of it all. In this...2018-07-2430 minYour Home StoryBackspash & Tiling Tips for WallsWant a great starter DIY project that will make a huge impact in your bathroom, bar, or kitchen?? Ashley and Suzannah have both done tile wall and backsplash projects and share tons of installation tips plus design considerations. Resources mentioned: Ashley’s beginning in tiling her kitchen. Ashley’s electrical extenders and finishing the tile How Ashley tiled around and installed heavy duty open shelves Suzannah’s straight herringbone tile tutorial Post about using an orbital sander to remove grout haze (though from the comments it appears this method is controversial! Some commenters said you shouldn’t need th...2018-07-1734 minYour Home StoryDIY or Hire Out: Windows & DoorsChanges to windows and doors can make a huge effect to make a home look more custom or updated. Some of these changes you can do yourself… others could be a huge nightmare, mess, time suck, or worse! Ashley and Suzannah talk through their experiences and when to hire or DIY on both window and door projects. Projects we talked about: Ashley's kitchen window project (enlarging) Ashley's dilemma enlarging or updating glass in exterior doors Suzannah's DIY door/trim update See how Ashley at The Gold Hive added a door to the backyard from her master be...2018-07-0329 minYour Home StoryDesign, Make, & Live: Powder BathroomsMost half bathrooms or powder baths are not too exciting or pretty to look at right away. But they’re often used by guests or you, all the time, so might as well express your style in them! They can have function issues, too, like small sinks and no cabinets. Plus, updating a powder bathroom is a GREAT way to dip your toes into DIY projects or just do a quick, easy, fun update to a space you use a lot! Ashley and Suzannah have experience redoing several bathrooms and half-baths and share some great budget-friendly and cu...2018-06-2638 minYour Home StoryHow to Decorate with a SpouseSometimes YOU know how you want to decorate, but do you know how to update a space or do a big project with your spouse or significant other? If others in your household care about the decor, you may have to get creative and figure out how to work on your home together. Ashley and Suzannah have lots of experience with this and share what’s worked well for them! These questions will help you discuss with your significant other: What do you envision the space to feel like? How are you planning to use the sp...2018-06-1221 minYour Home StoryBuying + Selling on Facebook, Craigslist, Sales, etc.There are great deals out there on secondhand items direct from sellers (online or in-person), but it takes work to find them. Plus, selling your furniture, rugs, etc. can be a great way to get some extra cash to cover new purchases! We share our experiences and tips for both buying and selling items on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace and buy/sell groups, garage sales, and more. Resources mentioned: check out Suzannah’s tips for shopping at estate sales here. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: Su...2018-06-0533 minYour Home StoryLife & Home UpdatesWe’ve had some big personal and home/project-related updates lately and wanted to share in more depth, let you get to know us even better! This episode shares what’s up with us as we enter summer and a new phase of life for Suzannah. Suzannah’s updates: 0:57: Personal (new baby) 6:21: Personal (fitness after baby) 8:47: House hunting (1930’s FSBO project) Ashley’s updates: 16:19: Personal (summer childcare and routine) 18:02: Personal (sleep and anxiety) 20:40: House projects (outdoor spaces) 26:01: House projects (living room dream ligh...2018-05-2929 minYour Home StoryAll About Window CoveringsHow do you pick window treatments? What type of window treatment do you need in your living room, kitchen, or bathroom? How do you hang window curtains? Tune in today, as we chat all about window curtains, blinds, shades and more. In this episode, Ashley chatted about the great pinch pleat tutorial that she came across, how she cut her own bamboo blinds to save money and her $10 fencing to bamboo shades hack. Suzannah shared her DIY curtain in her kitchen and her insulated window blind tutorial. Here’s her post abou...2018-05-2237 minYour Home StoryDesign, Make, & Live: EntrywaysFocus on one space in your home with us today and learn more about how to make your entryway work for you and your family. Whether you need decor ideas such as art, lighting, or rugs or more organizational ideas such as how to create a drop zone, coat storage and more, you’ll leave this episode with practical ways to update your space. Interested in hearing about the podcast that Ashley has been loving? Here’s the link to the Practical Minimalists podcast. See Ashley’s entryway makeover, her DIY coat rack and her “Hello” s...2018-05-1531 minYour Home StoryDIY or Hire Out: Small Electrical“Small electrical” may not sound very exciting, but it is SO empowering to have the skills to make small changes in your home with light fixtures, light switches, and more. Ashley and Suzannah share their experience with lots of DIY electrical updates, plus talk about what to expect working with a contractor (such as pricing and process) and when you should consider hiring a pro instead of doing it yourself. Resources you may find helpful: How to replace a light fixture How to replace an electrical outlet You can find us on our blogs or c...2018-05-0823 minYour Home StoryDesign, Make & Live: Guest BedroomsWe focus on the guest bedroom and what design choices are great for this space. Whether you are thinking about hosting guests short- or long-term, these tips for creating a welcoming guest bedroom are all easy to implement and will go a long way in making your guests feel right at home. In talking about design, Ashley chatted about the cool ¾ painted wall that she put in her guest bedroom and Suzannah mentioned her navy accent wall in her first home guest room. Suzannah mentioned a metal bed that she really loves and although she m...2018-04-2422 minYour Home StoryAll About RugsWho doesn’t love a good rug? Rugs add character, coziness, and more to our spaces yet they can be hard to select. Listen in as we chat about rug placement, rug sizing, what types of rugs work best within specific types of rooms, how to clean rugs, and more. Ashley mentioned her posts on where to find affordable vintage rugs, how to search for cheap vintage rugs online, and how to clean vintage rugs. Sometimes diagrams and pictures can help you learn more about what type of rug might fit your space the best. He...2018-04-1744 minYour Home StoryReal [Estate] Talk: How to SELL a HomeIf you are thinking of selling your home in the next 5 years (or working with sellers as a buyer right now), this episode is for you! Real estate can be so exciting but also so stressful! We’ve had a variety of experiences selling a few houses between us, Suzannah very recently with plenty of issues but also a very successful outcome. In this episode we share our experiences plus several tips we’ve learned for selling homes, staging them for real estate photos and tours, AND thinking long-term for future resale. You c...2018-04-1035 minYour Home StoryDIY or Hire Out: WallpaperWe love to talk about when to DIY vs. when to find a pro--and this time we focus on wallpaper installation and removal. We’ve both installed wallpaper ourselves (different kinds) and Ashley has had some very good and some very bad experiences removing it. We also talk about options for wallpaper installation and removal, and other wall treatments. Posts we mentioned: Ashley’s wallpaper installation in her dining room Tutorial for removable wallpaper in Suzannah’s powder bath which used chair rail on the bottom half Suzannah’s laundry room post about hanging removable...2018-04-0326 minYour Home StoryHow to Be Content with Your Home When You Can’t Change ItWe all struggle with contentment and the need/want to do more, make more, and buy more. How to combat that in the home decor world? Tune in as we give practical tips for how to be content even while being inundated with beautiful spaces, amazing renovations and more. Suzannah mentioned inspiration from Molly Galbraith of Girls Gone Strong, who believes you can love your body exactly as it is right now, while wanting it to look or perform differently. (Check out her free 7-day Love Your Body Challenge!) Get practical ti...2018-03-2726 minYour Home StoryDesign, Make, & Live: KitchensIf you are ready to start a kitchen renovation, planning a small kitchen update or just want to be inspired by what you can do to freshen up your kitchen, then this episode is perfect for you. Listen in as we chat about how a kitchen function matters and what you can look for in adding function to your space. Whether it be adding an automatic faucet (which Ashley loves) or microwave placement, you’ll be sure to gain valuable food for thought to make changes to your space. Need help with...2018-03-2044 minYour Home StoryListener Questions 1We’ve gathered questions from listeners from our Facebook page, Instagram, and email and are answering several of them together in this episode! Tune in to hear our take on: How to budget for a remodel. benefit vs. value/equity gained, how you’ve chosen to allocate money, pitfalls and surprise expenses, etc. (Also see Suzannah’s post on this here) Beautiful and practical ideas for outdoor living spaces Top tips or mistakes to avoid when starting a home blog (one of them is Blogtalk 2.0) What to do with decor pieces that are gifted to you that are not yo...2018-03-1339 minYour Home StoryWhen to Stop DIY-ingAshley and Suzannah both have some serious DIY backgrounds - for crafty, sewing, and art projects (for better or worse) and have found that sometimes it’s totally worth it to DIY, sometimes it’s better to buy or hire out. Tune in to hear when to hone your skills and save money and when to let someone else do it! Some of our favorite DIYs include Ashley’s vintage rug bench recovering and Suzannah’s master bathroom (a successful all-DIY reno that took forever). You’d have to search WAY back in our archives for some of the fails! ;)2018-03-0626 minYour Home StoryGallery WallsIf you love the look of gallery walls but are scared to try to put one up, we are here to help! We are breaking down the confusion on frame sizing, how to pick art, how to decide on photographs, whether your gallery wall should be symmetrical or 3D, and much more! Join in as we give handy tips for installing your gallery wall and whether or not your gallery wall should be the focus of a space or just add to the space. *Affiliate link below. In our chat, Ashley mentioned a great modern...2018-02-2729 minYour Home StoryConsistency Throughout a HomeWhere to be consistent with colors, materials, and styles throughout a home, and when to avoid being matchy-matchy? We couldn’t find many resources about this so we dug into it! We talk about the time and place for consistency versus unique elements, and which pieces you can be consistent with and why. It’s not just paint color and lighting; you can show off your style and make it clear that each room in a house is yours in many ways! Some examples we talked about: Ashley’s entryway with door hardware upgrade The super afford...2018-02-1327 minYour Home StoryHow We Live vs. How We Want a Space to LookWe cover the age-old question of decorating a beautiful home vs. creating a comfortable home that fits the way you live. How to determine how you live in a space? Challenges in smaller vs. larger spaces? How do you want the space to look? We cover issues like hiding cords, storing toys, dealing with lots of books, and more! Some inspirations we mentioned: Nesting with Grace lego closet Ashley’s DIY Loft in Closet Ashley’s cord hiding solution Write a review of the show to be entered in the $250 Framebridge giveaway! Ends 2/13, continental US only...2018-02-0630 minYour Home StoryAll About Choosing & Installing FlooringListen in as we chat about what type of flooring each of us have, what we have picked out and why, and if we have installed it ourselves or hired out. Gain knowledge on color, flooring types, installation difficulties, and more. Prepare to be surprised when you hear what our LEAST favorite part of flooring installation is and laugh as you hear that Ashley still hasn’t done this two years later! Learn more with about subfloor and laminate installation in this post on Create/Enjoy and see Suzannah’s bathroom tile board and tile success here. Or...2018-01-3045 minYour Home StoryDesign, Make, & Live: Dining SpacesDesign, Make, and Live: Dining Spaces. This is our deep dive/focus on a particular room, this time dining spaces. Tune in as we chat about hosting over the holidays, how to make your dining/kitchen space work for you while hosting, and whether or not we set a beautiful table. Gain insight on practicality versus function when choosing whether or not to put a rug in your space, a glass globe pendant, benches and more. Check out Ashley’s Dining Room Makeover featuring a pop of interest with shibori wallpaper or her eat-in kitchen fe...2018-01-2338 minYour Home StoryCurating Your Home StyleSo you’ve narrowed down your style (check out our last episode)… NOW WHAT? On organizing your ideas to keep your style consistent--tools in Instagram, Pinterest, and more. Find Suzannah on Pinterest here and Ashley here. And listen in for a great tip on pinning directly from Instagram! Other tools we cover: design books and mood boards. Books (disclosure: contains affiliate links): Design*Sponge at Home In the Company of Women domino: Your Guide to a Stylish Home (2016 domino book) Old Home Love (this one is unique & gorgeous) Styled by Emily Henderson Simply Styling by Kristen Grov...2018-01-1635 minYour Home StoryAll About Painting CabinetsWe are talking all about painting cabinets and what all goes in to a project like painting your kitchen cabinets, doors, bathroom vanities, etc. Learn the steps to have a successful job and what paint both Suzannah and Ashley highly recommend. Check out this Modern Kitchen Reveal with Dark Cabinets for a good look at how paint can transform a space. Learn more about How to Paint Oak Cabinets, building DIY Drawers and Building Cabinets, using this deglosser and foam rollers specifically meant for cabinet painting. We love these painted kitchen cabinet makeovers: YHL’s Ki...2018-01-0552 minYour Home StoryIntroducing the Your Home Story PodcastWelcome to the Your Home Story Podcast! Your hosts are Suzannah from http://www.create-enjoy.com and Ashley from http://www.biggerthanthethreeofus.com. Since this is our first episode, we are talking about why we started the podcast, how we plan to help you create YOUR HOME STORY and more nitty-gritty details on DIYing, renovating and design. Join the conversation each week as we talk in detail about finding your home style, why we DIY, how stay consistent with your home projects and more. You’ll be able to tap into our knowledge on how to paint cab...2018-01-0415 min