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How to HomeAnswering your how-to's! Q&A with How to Home - S4In the last episode for series 4 of How to Home Podcast, interior stylists Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, hand the mic back over to you listeners! They answer your decorating dilemmas, from tackling a home stuck in a time capsule from the 70s, to someone needing advice on keeping things tidy and clean with a busy household, to a lady who wants to claim back her home after a recent divorce... Maxine and Gemma also share their latest ventures and plans for the next series so tune in to find out more!How to Home Podcast...2025-06-1240 minHow to HomeHow to fearlessly mix patterns in your home (without overwhelming your space)In this episode interior stylists and design experts, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, share their expert tips and tricks on how to fearlessly mix patterns into your home, without overwhelming your space! They talk you through the basic rules of mixing patterns within your home decor to create a harmonious look. They also guide you through the do’s and don’ts when mixing patterns, tips on balancing scales - and share lots of examples of complimentary pattern pairings so that you can incorporate them into your home successfully. Along with a guest interview with senior desi...2025-06-0541 minHow to HomeHow to avoid these 5 common decorating disastersIn this episode interior stylists and design experts, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, share their expert tips and tricks on how to avoid the 5 most common decorating disasters. From tackling incomplete home DIY projects, not always buying cheap and ensuring you don't cut corners, this is an episode that is perfect for newbie homeowners or for those embarking on a new home project. They also share their top tip on how to avoid mistakes going forward as well as how to own up to the decorating disasters and not let it put you off decorating in the future.2025-05-2935 minHow to HomeHow to decorate with 2025’s top interior design trendsIn this episode interior stylists and design experts, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, share their expert tips and tricks on how to decorate with 2025’s top interior design trends. Firstly discussing what are the biggest trends for 2025 with a breakdown of colour palettes, furniture styles and decor elements. They also share lots of easy & budget friendly ways that you can update your space with these new trends - and give their opinions on which trends they think are here to stay, and which ones might be short-lived! Tune in to find out more!How to Home Po...2025-05-2239 minHow to HomeHow to choose the best paint colours for your homeIn this episode interior stylists and design experts, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, share their expert tips and tricks on how to choose the best colours for your home with lots of practical tips and mistakes to avoid! They’ll teach you how to choose a colour palette that suits your space and style as well as sharing their knowledge on colour psychology and how different shades can impact the mood of a space. After this episode you’ll understand the importance of considering lighting & room size and get a true understanding of your personal preferences when selecting the colo...2025-05-1545 minHow to HomeHow to decorate with a partner (and avoid arguments!)In this episode, interior stylists and design experts, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, share their expert tips and tricks on how to decorate with a partner… To avoid any arguments! With lots of funny and personal insights, they both get to the bottom of how to find common ground when making big design decisions. They share advice on communication and compromise, practical ways to negotiate and ultimately how to get your own way if you’re dead set on standing firm… This is a good one! Tune in to find out more!How to Home Podcast is you...2025-05-0840 minHow to HomeHow to make a small home feel biggerIn this episode, interior stylists and design experts, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, share their expert tips and tricks on how to make a small home feel bigger. Learn how to master your floor plan & furniture layout with lots of interior design tricks and the importance of multifunctional furniture, storage space with some clever decluttering tips too.They also get an exclusive interview with the editor in chief of Ideal Home Magazine, Heather Young, who shares her insights into small-space living. Don't miss out on this extra-special guest interview, and find out what her top tips...2025-05-0152 minHow to HomeHow to give your home a summer refreshIn this episode, interior stylists and design experts, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, share their expert tips and tricks on how to refresh your home for summer. They help you understand the benefits of updating your home decor for the summer and how the changing of seasons will shift how we use our homes. Expect lots of tips on using colours & patterns to suit the seasons, as well as some simple switches you can make to help your home flow better for the summer months, to make your home (and you!) feel more upbeat and positive for the sunnier...2025-04-2444 minHow to HomeHow to Home - Series 4 TrailerWelcome to Series 4 of How to Home Podcast!Join professional interior stylists, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, as they launch the fourth series of How to Home Podcast. Maxine & Gemma have a collective 35 years experience working in the interiors industry and are both excited to introduce the new series which will be packed with expert tips, practical design solutions & interior inspiration.This series will cover these hot interior topics: EP1. How to give your home a summer refresh: Easy decor updates for a fresh lookEP2. How to make a s...2025-04-1701 min
How to HomeChristmas Q&A with How to Home Featuring TVs George ClarkeInterior stylists, Maxine Brady & Gemma Gear, are both very excited to share this ever-so-special Christmas mini series.As interior experts, they have both decorated hundreds of Christmas room sets for magazines, interior brands & TV shows, which is why they want to add some festive joy to How to Home Podcast!In this episode, they are back with an ever-so-sparkly Q&A episode answering your festive How-to's. From one listener wanting to know how to lessen the pressure when hosting for Christmas, another who has a tricky friend to buy the perfect Christmas gift...2024-11-2135 min
How to HomeHow to create your perfect Christmas at homeInterior stylists, Maxine Brady & Gemma Gear, are both very excited to share this ever-so-special Christmas mini series.As interior experts, they have both decorated hundreds of Christmas room sets for magazines, interior brands & TV shows, which is why they want to add some festive joy to How to Home Podcast!In this festive episode, they dive into how to create a Christmas that feels perfect for YOU. From cosy traditions to new family rituals, they explore the many ways people celebrate this magical time of year—because Christmas is different for everyone! Whether yo...2024-11-1435 min
How to HomeHow to style your home with 2024's Christmas trendsInterior stylists, Maxine Brady & Gemma Gear, are both very excited to share this ever-so-special Christmas mini series.As interior experts, they have both decorated hundreds of Christmas room sets for magazines, interior brands & TV shows, which is why they want to add some festive joy to How to Home Podcast too!In this episode, they both deep-dive into the latest Christmas trends so that you can get yourself, and your home, feeling festive for 2024. Including lots of home decor ideas and inspiration on how you can style your homes with each trend, as...2024-11-0730 min
How to HomeHow to Home - Series 3 Christmas TrailerMerry Christmas everybody! Interior Stylists, Maxine Brady & Gemma Gear are both very excited to announce the launch of this ever-so-special Christmas mini series.As interior experts, they have both decorated hundreds of Christmas room sets for magazines, interior brands & TV shows, which is why they want to add some festive joy to How to Home Podcast too!In this 3-part series, they're going to be sharing tips on How to style your home with 2024s Christmas trends, how to create your perfect Christmas at home, and finishing off with an...2024-11-0100 min
How to HomeAnswering your how-to's! Q&A with How to Home - S2In the last series 2 episode of How to Home Podcast, interior stylists Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, hand the mic back over to you listeners! They answer your decorating dilemmas; from one listener who needs advice on how to make a small flat feel bigger, another who wants advice on planning a tricky bathroom space, and another who wants to hear all about what happens on a photo shoot! Packed with stying ideas, home decor tips, useful renovation advice and insights from their own home renovations & careers, this episode is a highlight for series 2!How to...2024-10-0339 min
How to HomeHow to avoid living room design mistakesIn this episode, interior experts and home decor stylists, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, share the top 5 common living room design mistakes that you might be making in your home. From layout issues, buying the wrong furniture, choosing the right rug and bad lighting choices... They share their do’s and don't's of how to decorate your living room. If you love interior design - then don’t miss this episode!How to Home Podcast is your ultimate interiors guide for creating your dream home.Don’t forget to subscribe so you get all of...2024-09-2637 min
How to HomeHow to maximise storage space in your homeIn this episode, interior stylists Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear discuss storage solutions to keep your home looking tip-top! They share their practical and budget-friendly storage tips to optimise your living spaces. From making the most of wall space and your ceilings, to the benefits of multifunctional furniture, and even creative storage ideas for kids' rooms. This episode is packed with ideas for you to try in your home.Listen in as they share their top ten storage hacks of all time, identify common storage mistakes to avoid, and discover how beautiful storage solutions can also...2024-09-1928 min
How to HomeHow to style your home ready for AutumnIn this episode interior stylists and design experts, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, share their expert tips and tricks on how you can transform your home into a cosy haven for Autumn. They chat about the benefits of welcoming Autumn into our homes, as well as share their seasonal styling advice. They deep dive into cosy textiles, layered lighting, and seasonal scents, and provide quick styling hacks for you to try out in your home. And they share the top two autumn interior trends for 2024. Tune in to find out more.How to Home Podcast is...2024-09-1231 min
How to HomeHow to design & renovate your dream kitchen from scratchIn this episode, interior stylists and home decor experts, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, share their top kitchen planning tips and renovation advice. They share their personal experiences as well as practical tips, and insights on how to create a winning kitchen mood board, how to budget like a pro and advice on booking trades and builders. Whether you're planning a full kitchen renovation or simply making a small update, this episode is packed with tricks to help you achieve your dream kitchen!How to Home Podcast is your ultimate interiors guide for creating your dream h...2024-09-0526 min
How to HomeHow to make your home more eco-friendlyIn this episode, interior stylists and home design experts, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, dive deep into the topic of making our homes more eco-friendly and sustainable. Listen to their practical tips and easy-to-follow ideas on how you can make small changes that can positively impact our planet in a big way. Topics covered include energy efficiency, sustainable living practices, easy DIY tasks to improve home insulation, and the latest eco-friendly interior design trends.How to Home Podcast is your ultimate interiors guide for creating your dream home. Don’t forget to subscribe so you get al...2024-08-2930 min
How to HomeHow to modernise your dated home on a budgetIn this episode, interior stylists Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear discuss how to modernise a dated home without breaking the bank. They share their home decor tips and tricks including the transformative power of paint, updating fixtures and fittings, renovating your internal doors, and refreshing your old-fashioned window treatments and carpets. All their tried-and-tested ideas are perfect for budget decorators! How to Home Podcast is your ultimate interiors guide for creating your dream home. Don’t forget to subscribe so you get all of the latest news & leave us a 5 star review if you like what you...2024-08-2223 min
How to HomeHow to discover your own interior styleIn the exciting premiere of series 2 of How to Home Podcast, home decor experts Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear share their top tips on how you can discover your interior style. This episode provides practical advice from these two top interior stylists to help you define your personal style, by taking inspiration from your favourite places, creating mood boards and sharing their pro Pinterest hack. Learn how to blend interior trends into your home to make it uniquely yours. How to Home Podcast is your ultimate interiors guide for creating your dream home. Don’t forget to...2024-08-1522 min
How to HomeHow to Home - Series 2 TrailerWelcome to Series 2 of How to Home Podcast!Join professional interior stylists, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, as they kick off the second series of How to Home Podcast. Maxine & Gemma have both decorated 1000s of rooms with their 35 years collective experience and are excited to introduce the new series which will be packed with expert tips and tricks on home decor, interior design, DIY & renovating.This season will covering these hot interior topics: How to discover your own interior styleHow to modernise your dated home on a...2024-08-0800 min
How to HomeHow to Home - Series 2 TrailerWelcome to Series 2 of How to Home Podcast!Join professional interior stylists, Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear, as they kick off the second series of How to Home Podcast. Maxine & Gemma have both decorated 1000s of rooms with their 35 years collective experience and are excited to introduce the new series which will be packed with expert tips and tricks on home decor, interior design, DIY & renovating.This season will covering these hot interior topics: How to discover your own interior styleHow to modernise your dated home on a...2024-08-0800 min
How to HomeAnswering your how-to's! Q&A with How To HomeFor our last ever episode of series 1 on How To Home, interior stylists Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear are passing the mic over to you! Throughout the series we’ve asked you to get in touch with all of your burning interior questions. We’ve been through all of your messages and we’ve picked out 8 hot topic questions that you want answers for! From decorating dilemmas to dishing the dirt on our jobs, we’re here for it. How to Home - Your ultimate interiors guide for creating your dream home.* This podcast i...2024-04-0436 min
How to HomeHow to declutter your home like a proWe’re under a LOT of pressure to have perfectly organised homes. But where do you start? Don’t worry - Interior stylists Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear have got your back in this episode packed with decluttering tips and tricks. We're discussing different decluttering methods that you can use to banish the clutter, as well as taking a virtual home tour around each room in the house with detailed ideas on how to tackle the clutter and keep every corner in your home tidy. How to Home - Your ultimate interiors guide for creating your dream...2024-03-2834 min
How to HomeHow to get a career in interiorsInterior stylists Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear answer one of your MOST ASKED QUESTIONS - how can you get a career in interiors in five easy steps! You need to listen to this episode if you want to change your job, work in a more creative role or are just curious how working in the world of home decor might look like.How to Home - Your ultimate interiors guide for creating your dream home.* This podcast is proudly sponsored by Homesense. Visit homesense.com to discover your nearest store *...2024-03-2114 min
How to HomeHow to get a luxury look for less at homeIn today’s episode interior stylists Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear share their home hack tips & strategies to style a home with a high end look, without breaking the bank. Some ideas in this episode cost no money at all! Listen in if you're a new home owner, renter or if just want to refresh your home. You’ll want to get your notepad for this one guys to help you elevate the look of your home that leaves your friends wondering…where did you get all that cash? But we know better...This is a juicy one!...2024-03-1426 min
How to HomeHow to get your home into a magazineWant to get your home in a magazine? In this episode, interior stylists Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear share their insider info on how your home can bag a feature. As well as the low down on what a magazine shoot involves, what you'll get out of it and lots of behind the scenes info. Let’s get into the tasty topics on how your own home can get into glossy interiors magazines.How to Home - Your ultimate interiors guide for creating your dream home.* This podcast is proudly sponsored by Homesense. Vi...2024-03-0711 min
How to HomeHow to decorate with 2024 hot interior trendsWe know you love interior trends just as much as us! And new trends can really make or break a home. Get it right - and you’ll have a cool, chic pad. Get it wrong, and your home can look dated quickly! In this episode we're DEEP diving into the hot new interior trends for 2024, telling you which ones we think are keepers - and which trends you must to avoid! Let's get into this.How to Home - Your ultimate interiors guide for creating your dream home.* This podcast is proudly sp...2024-02-2939 min
How to HomeHow to style a shelfStyling a shelf can often be a daunting task when faced with an empty space full of styling opportunities. It can be hard to know where to start! Interior stylists Maxine Brady & Gemma Gear share their tips and ideas in bite-sized chunks, so you can nail your shelf styling in no time.How to Home - Your ultimate interiors guide for creating your dream home.* This podcast is proudly sponsored by Homesense. Visit homesense.com to discover your nearest store *LINKSGET IN TOUCHFeedback...2024-02-2209 min
How to HomeHow to be colour confident in your homeLet's kick start this podcast with one whopper of a topic! This episode is packed full of practical tips and expert advice on how to infuse colour into your home with confidence. From choosing the perfect colour palette for your home, understanding the impact that colours have on our mood and discovering how to use the colour wheel. Interior stylists Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear share their know-how, as well as their own highs and lows through decorating with colour.Whether you're a design enthusiast or just looking to refresh your home, this...2024-02-1529 min
How to HomeHow to Home - TrailerHello & welcome to How to Home. A podcast by two interior stylists Maxine Brady and Gemma Gear. How to Home is your ultimate interiors guide for creating your dream home. We’re going to teach you everything you need to know about interiors. We’re both professional interior stylists, and when we’re not not recording, we’re busy styling up homes across the UK for magazines, interior brands & TV shows.. Think of us as your decorating agony aunties or your interior best friends.This podcast covers everything to do with interiors..from how to de...2024-02-0101 min
Into the WyldwoodBook TalkOur second book talk in two weeks, and this is because we just love reading. So, settle in and let us take you on a journey through some literary wonders.
Our list of books:
Traditional Wicca: A Seeker's Guide - Thorn Mooney
The Alchemy of Psychology - James Hillman
Traditional Witchcraft: A Cornish Book of Ways - Gemma Gary
A Grimoire for Modern Cunning Folk: A Practical Guide to Witchcraft on the Crooked Path - Peter Paddon
The Horned God of the Witches - Jason Mankey
Predictive Astrology: The Eagle and t...2023-03-181h 14