House Rules with Myquillyn Smith, The Nester

In this episode, we are wrapping up season one of the House Rules podcast. Listen in to hear what the plans are for the future. 

• Essentialism by Greg McKeown
• Emily P. Freeman the Soul Minimalist
• 10x is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy
• Podcast Interviews with Myquillyn
• Order your own copy of House Rules 
• Join the Cozy Minimalist Community
• Find Myquillyn on Instagram , Pinterest , Facebook  and at thenester.com

Have you ever gone to a great vacation home and it felt so relaxing and inviting? Well, there’s a reason why. By the end of today’s episode you’ll have three ideas of how to create your own summer home from the home you already have.

• Order your own copy of House Rules 
• Join the Cozy Minimalist Community
• Find Myquillyn on Instagram , Pinterest , Facebook  and at thenester.com

Whether you’re baking a cake or decorating a room, order is everything. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why order matters so much – especially when it comes to choosing paint colors.

• Order your own copy of House Rules 
• Join the Cozy Minimalist Community
• Find Myquillyn on Instagram , Pinterest , Facebook  and at thenester.com

When it comes to decorating, most people are trying to solve the wrong problems. In today’s episode, you’ll learn one simple trade off you can make right now that will actually impact how your home looks and functions, even your husband will appreciate it.

• Order your own copy of House Rules 
• Join the Cozy Minimalist Community
• Find Myquillyn on Instagram , Pinterest , Facebook  and at thenester.com

If you’re listening to this episode as it drops – that means that my newest book, House Rules, just released into the world a few days ago.  For this special episode, I’m inviting you to click the link below to listen in on a few fun conversations I’ve had on other podcasts answering all the questions you might be wondering about home, hosting, decorating, perfection, and the House Rules.

• See the list of interviews
• Order your own copy of House Rules 
• Find Myquillyn on Instagram , Pinterest , Facebook  and at thenester.com

If you’re like me, sometimes it's difficult to know where to focus your effort, time and energy. By the end of this episode you’ll have three simple mantras that can guide you through simple or big decisions if you’re stuck or frustrated like I was.

• Order the House Rules book and claim your free gifts
• Join the Cozy Minimalist Community
• Find Myquillyn on Instagram , Pinterest , Facebook  and at thenester.com

One crazy photo in a decorating book changed how I viewed my home in all the best ways. Today I’m sharing two mantras, or attitude adjustments, that will help you add more personality and meaning to your home.

• Preorder the House Rules book and claim your free gifts
• A Perfectly Kept House is the Sign of a Misspent Life by Mary Randolph Carter
• Join the Cozy Minimalist Community
• Find Myquillyn on Instagram , Pinterest , Facebook  and at thenester.com

Want to make better, more confident styling decisions? By the end of this episode, you’ll know three ways to rekindle your relationship with your own personal style.

• Preorder the House Rules book and claim your free gifts
• Article about Iris Apfel
• 12 ways to rediscover your style when you join the CMC
• Classic Style: Hand it Down, Dress it Up, Wear it Out by Kate Schelter
• Episode 3: The Lamp Episode
• Find Myquillyn on Instagram , Pinterest , Facebook  and at thenester.com

Not every room has a boss, but if it does, you only have three options. By the end of this episode you’ll understand how to identify if your tricky space has a boss and what to do about it.

• Preorder the House Rules book and claim your free gifts
• Created Colorful on Instagram
• Find Myquillyn on Instagram , Pinterest , Facebook  and at thenester.com

Additional links that were mentioned in this episode, remember these are over a decade old, but I wanted to share since I mentioned them:

• My rental kitchen beadboard backsplash 
• Chalkboard Fireplace Surround Makeover
• Laundry room temporary fix

One truth I tried to avoid for a long time, and had to learn the hard way, was that if you hate the sofa, you’re gonna hate the space.  By the end of this episode, you’ll know one way to pick out a sofa you won’t hate tomorrow.

• Preorder the House Rules book and claim your free gifts
• What’s your decorating personality? Take the quiz
• Join the Cozy Community
• Find Myquillyn on Instagram , Pinterest , Facebook  and at thenester.com

I call it “The Big Decorating Mistake” and it’s the most impactful thing people overlook when it comes to decorating. In this episode, you’ll learn three reasons why it’s worth paying attention to and you’ll never make this mistake again.

• Preorder the House Rules book and claim your free gifts
• The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
• Find Myquillyn on Instagram , Pinterest , Facebook  and at thenester.com

There’s a zero risk way for making better decorating decisions, and it’s House Rule #22: Test it before you invest in it. By the end of this episode you’ll learn three methods to put this into practice in your home today.

• Preorder the House Rules book and claim your free gifts
• Episode 15: What’s Your Superpower?
• Read more about the kitchen in our fixer upper
• Subscribe to the Cozy Minimal{list}
• Find Myquillyn on Instagram , Pinterest , Facebook  and at thenester.com

When it comes to making confident decisions in your home, there are universal decorating rules that everyone can learn. But, just because we know the rules, it doesn’t mean we have to follow them.  Let’s not break the rules of decorating because we don’t know better, let’s break them because we believe our homes will be better.

• Preorder the House Rules book and claim the bonus
• What’s your decorating personality? Take the quiz.
• Find Myquillyn on Instagram , Pinterest , Facebook  and at thenester.com

The winter season can leave our homes feeling dry and lifeless, but the simple addition of a few plants can breathe new life into your space.  In this episode, you’ll learn two simple methods to embrace greenery in your home without breaking the bank - no green thumb required.

• Episode 7: Bring a Branch Inside: In Defense of Foraging
• Happy Happy Houseplant
• Pre Order Myquillyn’s new book: House Rules
• What’s your decorating personality? Take the quiz.
• Find Myquillyn on Instagram , Pinterest , Facebook  and at thenester.com

There are two tools that give every room a sense of functional luxury, doable simplicity and abundant serenity.  By the end of today’s episode you’ll know exactly what those tools are and how they can add richness to your home and life no matter your financial situation.

• The One Thing Podcast: Episode 311
• Episode 9: What’s Your Decorating Era?
• What’s your decorating personality? Take the quiz.
• Get your own copy of The Cozy Minimalist Home
• Join the Cozy Community
• Pre Order Myquillyn’s new book: House Rules
• Find Myquillyn on Instagram , Pinterest , Facebook  and at thenester.com

Imperfect house meets limited resources: what to do when your circumstances are less than ideal. You don’t have to wait for your next house, I promise you can make meaningful, beautiful changes starting where you are with what you already have. In this episode we’ll talk about lovely limitations and find your resource superpower. 

• Remember Your Resources Minicourse
• Subscribe to the Cozy Minimal{list}
• What’s your decorating personality? Take the quiz.
• Pre Order Myquillyn’s new book: House Rules
• Find Myquillyn on Instagram , Pinterest , Facebook  and at thenester.com

Packing up your holiday decor doesn’t have to feel like a dreaded chore. In today’s episode, you’ll learn four simple steps I follow to pack away my Christmas decor that will make next year’s unpacking easier and more enjoyable than ever.

• Join the House Hushing Challenge
• What’s your decorating era? Take the quiz.
• Pre Order Myquillyn’s new book: House Rules
• Find Myquillyn on Instagram , Pinterest , Facebook  and at thenester.com

If the thought of thoroughly decorating the halls has ever felt more like a burden than a blessing to you, then listen in. In this episode, you’ll learn my secret to simple Christmas decor through five simple steps to winterize your home decoratively first. Your home will feel in keeping with the season November through March. 

• What’s your decorating era?: Take the quiz.
• Myquillyn’s Winter Pinterest Board + Winter Playlist
• Get your own copy of Myquillyn’s last book, Welcome Home
• Donna Hay Christmas (Australia) Disney+ 
• Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day
• 2023 Gift Guide

Whether you’ve already started pulling out your Christmas bins, or will be soon, it’s helpful to know your goal for your Christmasy home.  In today’s episode, you’ll learn my personal motto to help refocus your Christmas decor mindset and embrace a cozy and meaningful holiday season. 

• Listen to Episode 12: The Secret to Simple Christmas Decor: Winterize First
• What’s your decorating era? Take the quiz.
• Get your own copy of Myquillyn’s last book, Welcome Home
• 2023 Gift Guide
• Find Myquillyn on Instagram , Pinterest , Facebook  and at thenester.com

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the demands of hosting and long for genuine connection in your home, this episode is for you. When you focus on three people, hosting will be simple and meaningful.

• What’s your decorating era? Take the quiz.
• Get your own copy of Myquillyn’s last book, Welcome Home
• Preorder the new House Rules book
• Our favorite puzzle company, Liberty Puzzles
• Listen to Episode 10: Hosting Part One
• Find Myquillyn on Instagram , Pinterest , Facebook  and at thenester.com