About this episode

In this episode, Clutterbug discusses personal style in home decor with interior designer Olivia Westbrooks, focusing on storytelling and low-cost improvements.

Want interior design tips that actually reflect your personal style — not just another Pinterest trend? In this episode, I talk home decor, storytelling through design, and chasing big dreams with Olivia Westbrooks, interior designer and star of Hallmark's Home Is Where the Heart Is. Olivia has been designing for over 22 years, and after her show gave her a taste of what's possible, she got real with me about what came next . . . and why she finally pulled her podcast equipment out of the box after three years of letting it collect dust (be honest, is yours still in the box too?). We get into: ✨ Why the best-designed homes tell a story instead of following a trend ✨ How to figure out your personal style when you don't even know where to start ✨ Why doing something badly on purpose might be the fastest way through perfectionism ✨ Small, low-cost ways to make your space feel more like you today — no renovation required ✨ The moment Olivia posted her most "imperfect" video ever... and it became her best-performing post If you've ever shoved a dream to the bottom of your list because life got busy, or you're stuck buying stuff that never quite feels you, this conversation is your…

People in this episode

Host: Clutterbug

Guest: Olivia Westbrooks

Topics covered

• interior design
• personal style
• home decor
• storytelling through design
• perfectionism
• low-cost home improvements

Keywords

• interior design tips
• personal style
• home decor
• perfectionism
• low-cost improvements

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hallmark

Books & works: Home Is Where the Heart Is

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