Home Space and Reason

Create a home that Thrives®! Home Functionality Coach® and Realtor Kristina Browning discusses home functionality, aesthetics, and automation challenging you to think about your space differently. With a bit of history and psychology... this isn’t your typical HOUSE podcast. What’s important in your life? This intellectual and relaxing podcast helps you to align your home with your values. I recommend starting at Ep. 1 and SUBSCRIBE for ease of use.

Ep. 111 | Decorating with Yellow

"How wonderful yellow is. It stands for the sun," the artist Vincent Van Gogh once said. Let's think about decorating with the color Yellow! 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———————————————- Architectural Digest Color Trends through the Decades  SoundsLikeNoise.org The Sound of Yellow  Dayroom Yellow by Farrow & Ball Veranda “How to Decorate with Yellow the Right Way, According to Designers”  VeryWellMind.com The Psychology of the Color Yellow   One Kings Lane Blog: The Yellow That Is Making an Unexpected Comeback   Lulu and Georgia Persimmon Birds Wallpaper  Julia Louis-Dreyfus Podcast Wiser than Me 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.

09-04
19:26

Ep. 110 | A Short Reflection: your Life within your Home

A short reflection exercise to help you give some thought to your home space and reasons. You can come back to this episode as often as you'd like.  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———————————————- James Clear: Quote "Of all the ways you could be spending your precious time and attention, it is very unlikely that you are currently spending it in the optimal way. The only path I know for figuring out a better way to spend your life is to sit and think. You simply have to carve out some time to think carefully about what you're doing, why you're doing it, and what you're really trying to achieve. Nobody stumbles into a well-lived life. It has to be cultivated. Reflection and review are critical." Connect with James’ outstanding newsletter Atomic Habits or buy his best-selling book: https://jamesclear.com Episode 2 | Our Free Time & History: https://homespaceandreason.podbean.com/e/leisuretimeinyourhome/   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.

08-28
11:25

Ep. 109 | Buying, Donating, Organizing Stuffed Animals

Let's talk about buying, donating, organizing and the sustainability of stuffed animals. Enjoy special guest Charlotte, Founder of LovedBefore. 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———————————————- Loved_Before_London on Instagram  Loved Before Website Stuffed Animal Storage Bean Bag Chair  Corner Hammock Stuffed Animal Storage  (Size and Color) Customizable Corner Hammock Stuffed Animal Storage Address for donating stuffies in the US: Please send your bears, dogs, and bunnies to Fluff Restoration PO Box Box 163, Spring Arbor, MI 49283. 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.

08-21
19:42

Ep. 108 | Being OK with Imperfect

If you struggle with imperfection OR you have projects that you put off, you might enjoy this short episode! 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———————————————- 1. This story was written and originally posted by Nate Howe.  Find him on X Here.  Find him on Instagram Here. 2. Striving for Perfection 3. Episode 70: You in your Home 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.

08-14
12:00

Ep. 107 | Organizing: New Method- Cousins, coworkers or family?

Learn about a new concept in organizing with special guest Christen Fackler of “I Organize Everything.” She is a neurodivergent professional organizer and online content creator.  She coined the organization concept of Cousins, coworkers or family. Let's learn about it! 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———————————————- Christen’s “I Organize Everything” Website Christen’s YouTube Channel Buy her worksheets at her Shop Book // “How to Organize Everything” by Christen Fackler  Christen's TikTok Profile Home Space and Reason Episode 5 | Space that Isn't Used Home Space and Reason Episode 8b: Making a Family Annual  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.  

08-07
29:04

Ep. 106 | Decorating with Red; Video Edition

This is a special video edition of the 3rd in a series of decorating using specific colors. Let's dive into thoughts and inspiration about decorating with the color Red. If you want to watch this episode, you will enjoy seeing various color palettes with red in them for inspiration. 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———————————————- Elle Decor: The Viral ‘Unexpected Red’ Theory in Interior Design Actually Isn’t That Simple  Juice Box Interactive; From Harvest Gold to Millennial Pink: colors that defined the decades  Andy Young Creative Monster Friends CSS Gradient Shades of Red  SoundsLikeNoise.org the Sound of Red  Smithsonian Magazine: Why are All Swedish Cottages Painted Red? Modern Farmer: Why are barns painted red?  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.

07-31
24:23

Ep. 105 | 3 Things: Bedroom Functionality

Immerse yourself in deeper thinking about your bedroom. 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———————————————- Amazon Inexpensive Headboard Ep. 25: Great Curb Appeal  Ep. 26: Creating great Outdoor Spaces  Ep: 27: Attracting Hummingbirds, Butterflies & Birds  Ep. 28: Fencing, Hedges & Privacy Screens  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.

07-24
15:16

Ep. 104 | Decorating with Green

Let’s discuss decorating and accenting with the color green.  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———————————————- Veranda: 3 Ways to Make Your Bathroom Look More Expensive, according to designers  St. Louis Art Museum  “Death on the doorstep: Arsenic in Victorian Wallpaper”   Mental Health America: How do colors in my home change my mood? Color psychology explained: Green   JRL Interiors: Decorating with Green  Brick and Batton: Our Favorite Green Exterior House Colors  Sounds Like Noise. org // The Colour of Sounds: Green The book Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey 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.

07-17
25:12

Ep. 103 | Preparing Plants for Heat

An intentionally short episode meant to refer back to on how to prepare your garden, flower beds, shrubs etc when you know extreme heat is headed your way.   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  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.

07-10
07:52

Ep. 102 | Decorating with Blue

Let’s discuss designing, decorating and accenting with the color blue.  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 Scientific American on Synesthesia A Podcast “All in the Mind” by ABC Science has an episode all about Synesthesia: Hearing colors, seeing sounds.  Mental Health America: How do colors in my home change my mood? Color psychology explained   Veranda: How to Decorate with Blue, according to a designer  House Beautiful: 45 Blue Rooms that Prove it’s the most amazing color in the rainbow Sounds like Noise: What does Blue sound like?  Medium.com - The Color Blue: History, Regality & Utility  Pender and Peony: My advice on How to Decorate with Blue  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.

07-03
27:02

Ep. 101 | Color in your Home

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———————————————- Book The Complete Color Harmony, Pantone edition, pg 194 by Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of Pantone Color Institute. Very Well Mind: Color Psychology: Does It Affect How You Feel?  Mental Health America: “How do colors in my home change my mood? Color psychology explained."  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.

06-26
19:23

Ep. 100 | Your Top Ten

In celebration of episode 100 let’s count down the Top 10 most downloaded episodes and learn which one takes the top spot! 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———————————————- Episode 54:  Bootcamp for your home  Episode 63: a VIDEO of Remodeling inspiration  Episode 46: The haunting of a house  Episode 48; a 7-minuted guided relaxation exercise  Episode 45: Organizing, the KonMari method  Episode 40: Creating Spaces for Movement and Habits for Health with special guest Nicole Darabi  Episode 1: Does every Space have a reason  Episode 62: Swedish Death Cleaning Episode 56; Hardwoods, Laminate, Carpet or Vinyl  Episode 53; A story about a woman, her health, house and healing  Episode 38: Fire Pits with special guest Mike Bertelsen of the Cowboy Cauldron  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.  

06-19
30:17

Ep. 99 | the glorious Bathtub

Let’s discuss baths, bathtubs and the experience of bathing in our homes. 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 Elements of a Home: Amy Azzarito; Pgs 11, 12, 13  The New Design Rules: Emily Henderson Pg. 255  Byrdie.com article: Steps to Create the Perfect Bath  Bathing Culture: Big Dipper Mineral Bath  Episode 33; Finished & 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.  

06-12
21:01

Ep. 98 | Projects to Increase your Home Value

Even if you aren't thinking of selling this year, the projects that can help to sell your home can inform your choices. It can also be a whole lot less work if you're thinking about it now so you aren't overwhelmed with projects when that day finally comes.  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———————————————- Episode 29 Home Office  Episode 25 Curb Appeal  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.  

06-05
21:25

Ep. 97 | For the Love of Tumblers

What is the number one kitchen hog hiding behind our cabinet doors?   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———————————————- Medium: Why we Buy Things we Don’t Need Episode 57: Morning Experience Episode 92: Porches 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.  

05-29
17:26

Ep. 96 | Coffee Tables

The coffee table is a classic piece of furniture that could (and should) go the extra mile. How can we think more deeply about the functionality of our living room? 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 Rolls Royce of Coffeetables by Hernest: The Margaux  Round and nesting coffee table by Hernest: The Odette  Round Storage Drum Coffee Table by West Elm: The Round Drum  The Stella Coffee table by Cozey allows you to choose your opening direction for the pop-up and has two colors of wood to choose from.  Buzzfeed: 50 Coffee table books that are so beautiful it hurts.  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.  

05-22
18:42

Ep. 95 | The Grind of Feeding Yourself (and others) EveryDay

The daily task of getting good nutritious food into your body and not having any food waste at the end of it is no small task.  Add feeding more mouths into the equation along with a job and overwhelm comes knocking.  Let's talk about a light at the end of the tunnel. 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  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.  

05-15
23:52

Ep. 94 | 3 Things: Bathroom Functionality

Let's think about Functionality, Automation and Aesthetics in the Bathroom. 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———————————————- Shower curtain liner with pockets Who Gives a Crap Toilet Paper  IB Mirrors 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.  

05-08
17:48

Ep. 93 | Shoes off at the Door?

Let’s discuss home functionality, cleanliness, allergies and interpersonal relations all around the subject of taking your shoes off at the door.  How much really gets tracked in?  How am I supposed to ask people to leave their shoes at the door? 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———————————————- Association of American Medical Colleges: Do Seasonal Allergies seem to be getting worse?  The dirty truth about taking your shoes off at the door Shower Drain Wigs preventing hair clogs.  Quora: Removing Shoes inside the House 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.    

04-24
23:31

Ep. 92 | Porches

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.    

04-17
18:56

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