More Style, Less Stuff with Myquillyn Smith

About this episode

Kelly and Myquillyn discuss how to create style in your home with less stuff, offering practical decorating advice.

What if you could create more style in your home with less stuff? In this episode snippet, Kelly is joined by New York Times bestselling author and design expert Myquillyn Smith, also known as The Cozy Minimalist, to share simple, approachable decorating advice inspired by her bestselling book, House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home, Style, and Budget. No matter the size of your home, your style preferences, or your budget, this conversation offers practical guidance to help listeners begin decorating a new space or refresh the one they already have. You will learn about where to start when decorating, common design mistakes and how to move past them, practical accessory ideas, how to use scale as a decorating tool, and how to make even a small space feel warm, inviting, and cozy. Kelly and Myquillyn also explore what every room truly needs and spoiler: it’s not more stuff. Be inspired to decorate with intention and create a home that feels beautiful, welcoming, and true to you. Learn about Myquillyn and her books: https://thenester.com/ Follow Myquillyn on social media: https://www.instagram.com/thenester/ Follow Millennial Minimalists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

People in this episode

Host: Kelly

Guest: Myquillyn Smith

Topics covered

• decorating
• minimalism
• home design
• style

Keywords

• Cozy Minimalist
• House Rules
• design mistakes
• accessory ideas
• small space

Sponsors

BetterHelp

Mentioned in this episode

Products: House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home, Style, and Budget

Books & works: The Cozy Minimalist, House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home, Style, and Budget

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