House Rules with Myquillyn Smith, The Nester

Myquillyn Smith

No one's born knowing how to style a coffee table, choose a sofa they won't hate tomorrow or pick the perfect rug. Decorating is a skill you can learn, even from a podcast. House Rules  is all about timeless decorating truths that apply to your unique home, style and budget. Learn the rules then break them beautifully.Hosted by New York Times bestselling author, self-proclaimed Imperfectionst and Cozy Minimalist, Myquillyn Smith, The Nester.

  • 2 minutes 44 seconds
    26: House Rules: Your Questions Answered

    If you’re listening to this episode as it drops – that means that my newest book, House Rules, just released into the world a few days ago.  For this special episode, I’m inviting you to click the link below to listen in on a few fun conversations I’ve had on other podcasts answering all the questions you might be wondering about home, hosting, decorating, perfection, and the House Rules.

    25 April 2024, 7:00 am
  • 15 minutes 32 seconds
    25: Three Mantras for Your Home and Life

    If you’re like me, sometimes it's difficult to know where to focus your effort, time and energy. By the end of this episode you’ll have three simple mantras that can guide you through simple or big decisions if you’re stuck or frustrated like I was.

    18 April 2024, 7:00 am
  • 13 minutes 7 seconds
    24: How to Make Your Home Look Like You

    One crazy photo in a decorating book changed how I viewed my home in all the best ways. Today I’m sharing two mantras, or attitude adjustments, that will help you add more personality and meaning to your home.

    11 April 2024, 7:00 am
  • 16 minutes 31 seconds
    23: Three Ways to Reconnect with Your Personal Style

    Want to make better, more confident styling decisions? By the end of this episode, you’ll know three ways to rekindle your relationship with your own personal style.

    4 April 2024, 7:00 am
  • 12 minutes 45 seconds
    22: Decor Mafia: You Don't Get to Ignore It

    Not every room has a boss, but if it does, you only have three options. By the end of this episode you’ll understand how to identify if your tricky space has a boss and what to do about it.

    Additional links that were mentioned in this episode, remember these are over a decade old, but I wanted to share since I mentioned them:

    28 March 2024, 7:00 am
  • 13 minutes
    21: How to Buy a Sofa You Won't Hate Tomorrow

    One truth I tried to avoid for a long time, and had to learn the hard way, was that if you hate the sofa, you’re gonna hate the space.  By the end of this episode, you’ll know one way to pick out a sofa you won’t hate tomorrow.

    21 March 2024, 7:00 am
  • 14 minutes 24 seconds
    20: The Big Decorating Mistake

    I call it “The Big Decorating Mistake” and it’s the most impactful thing people overlook when it comes to decorating. In this episode, you’ll learn three reasons why it’s worth paying attention to and you’ll never make this mistake again.

    14 March 2024, 7:00 am
  • 15 minutes 56 seconds
    19: Test it Before You Invest in It

    There’s a zero risk way for making better decorating decisions, and it’s House Rule #22: Test it before you invest in it. By the end of this episode you’ll learn three methods to put this into practice in your home today.

    7 March 2024, 8:00 am
  • 13 minutes 59 seconds
    18: What Designers Don't Know They Know

    When it comes to making confident decisions in your home, there are universal decorating rules that everyone can learn. But, just because we know the rules, it doesn’t mean we have to follow them.  Let’s not break the rules of decorating because we don’t know better, let’s break them because we believe our homes will be better.

    29 February 2024, 8:00 am
  • 15 minutes 30 seconds
    17: Plant Math: How to Decide if a Live Plant is Worth It

    The winter season can leave our homes feeling dry and lifeless, but the simple addition of a few plants can breathe new life into your space.  In this episode, you’ll learn two simple methods to embrace greenery in your home without breaking the bank - no green thumb required.

    22 February 2024, 8:00 am
  • 16 minutes 51 seconds
    16: Two Things Every Home Has to Have

    There are two tools that give every room a sense of functional luxury, doable simplicity and abundant serenity.  By the end of today’s episode you’ll know exactly what those tools are and how they can add richness to your home and life no matter your financial situation.

    15 February 2024, 8:00 am
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