Latest Newhome Podcast Episodes
E145 - How to Design a Cosy Home
My Forever Home - July 10, 2024 21:00 - 24 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratingsLearn how to create a cosy home with Frances' top tips on how to layer, create texture and make a space feel relaxing and yours to come home to. Winter is a perfect time to create a different look and feel in your home, with top tips on how to do it in this episode.
E144 - Guest on 'Show me the Money' Podcast: Curating Space: How Your Environment Shapes, Soothes, Holds and Tells your Tale.
My Forever Home - June 20, 2024 02:00 - 31 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratingsAs the guest in this podcast episode, Frances shares how she creates meaning, presence, and memories in a home and shares her passion for helping clients to create their Forever Home™. She outlines how she started her business, why she does what she does and the things she’s passionate about.
E143 - Observations, Discoveries and Delivery
My Forever Home - May 29, 2024 21:00 - 17 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratingsFrances outlines what she's been observing over recent times, the discoveries she's uncovered and her response to these. This has prompted the launch of her first magazine to answer the burning questions people are consistently asking, and in this episode she outlines what she's been observing a...
Ep #109: That’s a Wrap! See you in the Fall
Welcome Home to the Suburbs - May 21, 2024 05:30 - 5 minutesThe 2024 Spring Season has now officially wrapped up after our amazing interview last week with Lily Lou’s Aroma’s, but we’ll be picking things back up this Fall! We don’t want you to be forgetting about us over the summer, so make sure to join our email list as we’ll be sharing about certain t...
E142 - Designing an Outdoor Kitchen
My Forever Home - May 08, 2024 21:00 - 16 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratingsLearn what to consider when designing an outdoor kitchen or BBQ space for your home. Frances outlines materials, orientation and weather protection, right down to ventilation and appliances.
Ep #108: Lily Lou’s Aromas: An Illuminating Entrepreneurial Journey
Welcome Home to the Suburbs - May 07, 2024 05:30 - 28 minutesHave you ever heard the expression “you can’t have the rainbow without the rain?” Today you’ll meet a very special guest and hear about how she has created her very own incredible rainbow! At just 10 years old, Lily leads Lily Lou's Aroma's, a business dedicated to creating eco-friendly self...
Listen Up Home Buyers! How To Use Feng Shui
Listen Up Home Buyers Advice & Tips from True Buyer Agents - May 03, 2024 19:10 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsMeet Steve Kodad is a certified feng shui professional, owner of the Feng Shui Cure, and co-owner of the Intrinsic School of Feng Shui. Steve shares advice on using feng shui to improve the quality of your home. Listen Up, Home Buyers! The podcast offering advice and tips from true buyer agent...
Housing For Everyone with Peggy Bailey
Listen Up Home Buyers Advice & Tips from True Buyer Agents - April 25, 2024 15:07 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsPeggy Bailey is the Vice President of Housing and Income Security, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Her work protects and expands access to affordable housing, improves state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), focuses on child support programs and expands employment opport...
Ep #107: Client Spotlight: How Lisa went from Overwhelmed to Overjoyed
Welcome Home to the Suburbs - April 23, 2024 05:30 - 42 minutesAs the saying goes, the proof is in the pudding – and I’m serving you some pudding today! In this episode, you’ll meet my very special guest, Lisa, who happens to be one of my clients that used my digital design services (for all 9 rooms in her home)! You’ll hear Lisa’s story of moving to t...
E141 - Choosing External Colours
My Forever Home - April 17, 2024 21:00 - 24 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratingsUnderstand what to consider when selecting external colours for your home. Frances outlines the significance of lighter-coloured roofs as well. You will uncover the essential principle of "less is more" in colour and material selection, alongside practical guidance to achieve a home with ‘s...
Ep #106: HOME STYLING, Take your Home from Drab to Fab!
Welcome Home to the Suburbs - April 09, 2024 05:30 - 19 minutesAre you ready to take your home from drab to fab? Today I share how you can transform it easily, and in a way that will give you an instant “HGTV effect” like you’ve ever had before! If there’s something I shared today that resonated most with you, or that you are going to try in your own h...
E140 - Creating an Emotional Return (ROI) on your Forever Home™
My Forever Home - March 27, 2024 20:00 - 14 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this insightful episode of the My Forever Home podcast, Frances delves into the concept of “Emotional ROI”. She explores the significance of emotional investment when creating a Forever Home™, emphasising its distinction from financial ROI typically associated with property development. Thr...
Ep #105: Everything You Need to Know About Sofas with Couch.com
Welcome Home to the Suburbs - March 26, 2024 05:30 - 48 minutesIt’s the central part of any living space and one of the biggest investments in your home furnishing. That’s right, today we’re talking about sofas today with our expert guest, Alex Back! Alex is the founder and CEO of Couch.com, an innovative new online platform designed to help match custo...
Ep #104: Making a Home with Katie from Stripes and Whimsy
Welcome Home to the Suburbs - March 12, 2024 06:30 - 42 minutesThere’s no one more versed at moving than a military family, and today’s special guest knows this very well! In this episode, I’m joined by Katie Vail of the blog Stripes and Whimsy, and we talk all things moving – not just locations, but also what to consider with the style of home you are movi...
E139 - Insights into Renovating or Building a New Home with James Treble
My Forever Home - March 06, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this insightful episode, fellow interior designer James Treble joins Frances to discuss the art of creating timeless and functional homes. Covering topics such as budgeting, future-proofing design principles, and how to get ideas, Treble shares valuable insights for both renovation and ne...
Ep #103: Feel Confident in Your OWN Style with Kate Taylor
Welcome Home to the Suburbs - February 27, 2024 06:30 - 56 minutesToday we’re discussing one of the most common things I hear, which is finding your OWN style! In this episode I’m joined by Kate Taylor, as she reveals how style has nothing to do with your wallet and everything to do with confidence. There’s a bridge between fashion and home, and your style has...
Listen Up Home Buyers! FEMA on flood insurance
Listen Up Home Buyers Advice & Tips from True Buyer Agents - February 23, 2024 13:04 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsListen Up Home Buyers—Jeff Jackson With FIMA Victoria: Hi, I'm Victoria Ray Henderson, the host of the NAEBA podcast, Listen Up Homebuyers. So happy to have back for a second round of conversations, Jeff Jackson, the Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Federal Insurance Directorate. He leads...
E138 - Alternatives to Engineered Stone
My Forever Home - February 14, 2024 20:00 - 30 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratingsFrances delves into the engineered stone ban in Australia and explores alternative options for homeowners. From porcelain to laminate, Frances discusses factors such as durability, aesthetics, and budget, advising listeners on many alternatives available and why you may choose one material over ...
Ep #102: Transitioning from City to Suburbs: Real Estate Insights with the ‘Subway to Suburbs’ Realtor Amanda Tarter
Welcome Home to the Suburbs - February 13, 2024 06:30 - 34 minutesI might be known as your ‘City to Suburbs Interior Designer’, but today’s guest is known as your ‘Subway to Suburbs’ Realtor! Amanda Tarter is an experienced real estate professional who exudes the same fresh energy as her home city of Manhattan. She is personable, professional and dedica...
E137 - Exploring the New French Look
My Forever Home - February 01, 2024 00:00 - 53 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratingsFrances sits down with Lauren Li, author of ‘The New French Look’, to discuss the French approach to design and decorating. They explore the core components of the "New French Look," along with regional variations, along with what sets French design apart from the Australian approach. A fa...
Ep #101: Using Moss Art to Bring the Beauty of Nature Indoors
Welcome Home to the Suburbs - January 30, 2024 06:30 - 33 minutesFor today’s episode we’re bringing the outdoors in, as my special guest helps others introduce natural moss art into a variety of commercial and residential spaces! Lindsay Scherr Burgess is the Founder and Moss Boss of Green Wallscapes, a company that brings spaces to life with no-hassle ...
E136 - Furniture Layout and Why It's Critical Before You Start Building
My Forever Home - January 17, 2024 20:00 - 28 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratingsFrances outlines why it's so important to create a furniture layout at floorplan stage in this episode. This is essential listening to avoid big mistakes! She outlines the implications that can occur when a furniture layout is not done before building starts, using a real life example and the co...
Ep #100: Beyond the Hype: Unpacking the Biggest Trends of 2024
Welcome Home to the Suburbs - January 16, 2024 06:30 - 21 minutesThis is a very special milestone for Welcome Home to the Suburbs as it’s our 100 episode! Today I want to talk about something that’s been on my mind, and that’s TRENDS, or the 5-letter word that I like to call the four letter word. What does this mean? You’ll find out all about it in this brand...
Ep #99: Q&A Time: Revamp Your Home in 2024!
Welcome Home to the Suburbs - January 02, 2024 06:30 - 23 minutesCan you believe it’s already 2024? We’ve now entered the fourth year of Welcome Home to the Suburbs, and to kick it off I’m answering some of the questions that I get asked the most often by people in my DMs and my clients! I hope this episode serves as a reminder that it’s a brand-new year a...
Listen Up Home Buyers! Consumer Federation of Americas Steve Brobeck
Listen Up Home Buyers Advice & Tips from True Buyer Agents - December 22, 2023 18:29 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsSteve Brobeck served as the executive director of the Consumer Federation of America from 1980 to mid 2018. Steve now holds the position of senior fellow where he has researched real estate issues since the 1990s. Victoria Ray Henderson is the owner and broker of HomeBuyer Brokerage in the Wash...
E135 - 2023 Reflections and Wrap Up
My Forever Home - December 20, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutes ★★★ - 3 ratingsFrances reflects on 2023 on a personal and design perspective and shares highlights of the year including finished homes, awards, media coverage and what's in store for 2024.
Ep #98: From Heirloom to Art with Shana Novak
Welcome Home to the Suburbs - December 12, 2023 06:30 - 28 minutesFeeling sentimental? If so, you’re going to want to listen to what today’s guest, Shana Novak (aka “The Heirloomist”) has to say! In this episode, she reveals how to preserve your cherished memories in the most artful way, and as a sentimentalist myself, I was very excited to learn from Shana. ...
E134 - Client Case Study - Renovating a Federation Forever Home
My Forever Home - December 11, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★ - 3 ratingsFrances is joined by her client, Bernadette, in this special case study episode. Bernadette shares her renovation journey, from when she first set eyes on the home 20 years ago, through to creating her project team and the joys and frustrations of her extensive renovation. This is an honest 'w...
Ep #97: Color Conscious Living with Mehnaz Khan
Welcome Home to the Suburbs - November 28, 2023 06:30 - 35 minutesIn today’s episode, we’re getting color conscious! My guest Mehnaz Khan is here to talk about the impact of using color in your home, and as you’ll find out, color also has a big effect on YOU as well as your home! Mehnaz Khan is an RIDQC certified professional residential interior designer w...
E133 - Decluttering Made Simple: Before your Renovation or New Build
My Forever Home - November 22, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★ - 3 ratingsIf you've ever felt overwhelmed by the thought of clearing out years and years worth of 'stuff', then this is the episode for you. Frances is joined by decluttering expert, Amy Revell, who shares her wisdom on how to prepare to pack up and move for a renovation or new build. How to create a vi...
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