Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood

229: House Rules for Minimal-ish, Cozy Home Decor with Myquillyn Smith

Apr 25, 2024

Myquillyn Smith, an expert in simplified home decor and author of 'House Rules', shares her insights on creating cozy living spaces without breaking the bank. She offers practical tips for redecorating on a budget, emphasizing the power of decluttering to achieve a clean, inviting atmosphere. Myquillyn champions the philosophy of cozy minimalism, showing how layering and repurposing can transform a home. Her down-to-earth approach inspires anyone to embrace creativity in home design, proving that decorating is a learnable skill.

38:40

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Myquillyn Smith

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Quick takeaways

Effective home decor is a learned skill that everyone can cultivate by embracing experimentation and personal tastes.

Simplifying home decor through functional choices and larger decorative pieces fosters inviting spaces while minimizing clutter.

Deep dives

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Intro

3min

Creating Intentional Spaces: Practical Home Decor Tips

4min

Cozy Minimalism and Home Decor Insights

16min

Creating Cozy Minimalism

8min

Minimalism Meets Coziness

8min

Creating Cozy Spaces Through Minimalism and Family Routines

4min

Today I’m bringing you my conversation with special guest Myquillyn Smith where she is talking all about simplified home decor. She’s sharing several realistic tips and tricks from her new book ‘House Rules’, such as how to redecorate or reconfigure a room on a budget, adding layers of “coziness”, or the importance of decluttering a space to make it feel more clean and simple. I was so encouraged by her down-to-earth, walk-with-me approach for any woman who feels like they aren’t a “naturally inclined” home decorator. I know you’ll love this episode as much as I did!

Myquillyn’s new book: House Rules

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