About this episode

Kelly and Myquillyn Smith discuss the concept of 'House Hushing' to create a more peaceful home environment.

Does your home ever feel visually loud? In this episode, Kelly welcomes New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Myquillyn Smith, also known as “The Nester,” back to the podcast to discuss her new book, House Hushing: The Simple Method to Declutter and Decorate for a More Peaceful Home. At the heart of House Hushing is the idea that everything in our homes has a voice. When too many objects compete for our attention, even the things we love can create visual noise. Kelly and Myquillyn explore how temporarily quieting a room can help us see our belongings more clearly, decorate more intentionally, and create a greater sense of peace without sacrificing warmth, comfort, or personality. You will learn: How to recognize when your home feels visually too loud The emotional cost of visual noise and household clutter The four practices behind the House Hushing method Why clutter often attracts more clutter throughout the home The surprising item found in every home that can predict clutter Why living with a quieter room can help clarify what deserves to return How to furnish a new home without rushing to fill it For the past eighteen years, Myquillyn has encouraged…

People in this episode

Host: Kelly

Guest: Myquillyn Smith

Topics covered

• home decor
• decluttering
• visual noise
• peaceful living
• House Hushing method

Keywords

• visual noise
• clutter
• home decoration
• peaceful home
• decluttering method

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Real Simple, The Kitchn, Apartment Therapy, The Guardian

Books & works: House Hushing: The Simple Method to Declutter and Decorate for a More Peaceful Home

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