Home Space and Reason

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. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com    Sources & Reference———————————————- Patrick Square History of the Porch  Nested Porch Swings blog post  Episode 39: Front Door Mats 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.    

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. If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com    Sources & Reference———————————————- The double drink holder for yards Episode 39: Front Door Mats   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.    

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. If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com    Sources & Reference———————————————- Business Insider: Warren Buffet Episode 38 | Backyard FirePits  Who is Kristina’s brother? Anthony mentions recording with him in the studio: he is the lead singer in The Druthers 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.      

If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com    Sources & Reference———————————————- House Beautiful article “Slow Decorating in the Age of Instant Design”  Episode 29: Home Office 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.  

Let’s discuss winning awards, plaques and trophies as they relate to home functionality, aesthetics, and organization as well as sustainability. If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com    Sources & Reference———————————————- Rivanna Designs Sustainable Trophy & plaque company  Sports MEDAL Recycling Scrap Exchange in Durham NC Trophy Recycling  The Reddit Thread I referred to  Episode 8 link: Managing Sentimental Items Trophy shaped chocolate lollipops Edible arrangements  Chocolate messages Episode 8: Managing Sentimental Items James Clear, quote on purpose driven athletes  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.  

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.   JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- 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 idea Episode 8: Managing Sentimental Items  Episode 18: Creating spaces for Kids  Episode 33: Finishing and Revising Home Projects 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.

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. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- Felt Right Sound deadening wall tiles  Episode 10: Who is your Home Encouraging you to Become? A blog post about scale along with visuals Episode 43: Scale and Proportion  Episode 22: Bathrooms 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.

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.   JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com      Sources & Reference———————————————- Learn more about The Skylight Calendar  Anthony commenting about FOOD on TikTok Episode 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.

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. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- 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.

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. If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com   Sources & Reference———————————————- 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 Anything    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.

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.  If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- Margie Breault, Transformational Energy for Life coach, Medium and Healer.  Instagram    Facebook   Website  Email: prismofbrilliance@gmail.com  Mitchel Gaynor and Lisa Miller and The Awakened Brain  Mini Boxed Crystal Collections at ShoppeGeo and their Instagram profile. Episode 65: Feng Shui Episode 20: Matchy Matchy Isn’t a Thing Episode 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.

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. If you didn’t start listening at Episode 1, I invite you to start from the beginning.  There are too many jewels to miss. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- 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  1-800-662-4357 Episode 5 link www.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 motivation KINDLY 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.

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.   JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me HERE or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com    Sources & Reference———————————————- Link to Episode 62: Swedish Death Cleaning Arlene Lord  |  Lord Interior Design: 503-974-9689 HOURS: 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.

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. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me https://calendly.com/spaceandreason or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com      Sources & Reference———————————————- 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 Industry  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.

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   JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me https://calendly.com/spaceandreason or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com    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.

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. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me https://calendly.com/spaceandreason or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com    Sources & Reference———————————————- 1. Home Functionality Chart for reference 2. Episode 29; Your Home Office

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.  JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me https://calendly.com/spaceandreason or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com    Sources & Reference———————————————- @earthlyeducation on Instagram @jamesclear on Instagram Tool for Finding and Clarifying your Values Ep. 26 | Creating fulfilling Outdoor Spaces  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.

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? JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me https://calendly.com/spaceandreason or visit me through my ~ Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- 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.

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. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me https://calendly.com/spaceandreason or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- Oregon Health Authority information on Radon Website for free radon test for Oregon residents. Test Kit totals $4.85 which covers Processing fee for free test kit, shipping to and from the lab & lab test kit analysis. US Environmental Protection Agency website about Radon FAQ Lawrence Belland, Just Radon Radioactive Gas Testing & Abatement  O: 503-987-8776  C: 503-740-7737  Lawrence@JustRadon.Com  CCB#: 212656 WALIC#: JUSTR**813Q7   NRPP#:110989 RMT NRSB#: 200G006   NRPP Certified Soil Gas Mitigation Compliance Inspector   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.

Mental load is the invisible labor involved in managing a household and family, beyond simply the physical chores like cleaning and cooking. Let's look at what automation may be able to assist with to cut back on what you have in your head. JOIN ME: ~ Get my weekly newsletter  "Little Bits of Home Functionality." Intentionally short, you’ll get a video and a thought that poses questions about your space and your reason. ~ On Instagram  ~ On Facebook  ~ My boards on Pinterest  ~ On TikTok  ~ Schedule time with me https://calendly.com/spaceandreason or visit me through my Home Coaching & Real Estate Website www.SpaceAndReason.com  Sources & Reference———————————————- What isDropps Earth friendly Laundry & Dishwasher pods Who Gives a Crap Earth friendly Toilet Paper James Clear: Master one thing.    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.