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	Pub. Date	Title	Duration
	24 Nov 2020	Ep 150: Creating a Drop Zone for Fall & Winter Gear	00:29:04
We all want that organized drop zone, that beautiful mudroom, or a built-in bench with coat hangers for all our family members, but sometimes, that’s just not an option. Today, we are chatting about how to create a drop zone for fall and winter gear that’s actually attainable for most. Whether you implement a new system for your gloves and hats (which we will give you a few options for) or learn how to corral what you have in a new way, you’ll walk away from this episode ready to tackle the space you have with a fresh set of eyes! Inspirations that we talked about: We love this DIY cubby built-in. It’s a very custom, but doable DIY for most and uses the GARAGE! Suzannah’s Instagram post about shoes in the house Using the garage as a mudroom again, this wire system could be put up and utilized in just one weekend! If you don’t have a space to create closed storage for your drop zone, consider storing all your necessities in plain site! We love this moody entryway filled with a bench and hooks - the perfect starting point for a great drop zone! Baskets can be great go-to’s for hiding those pieces that you don’t necessarily want to display. Check out this more minimal drop zone that is still full of storage! IKEA’s shoe storage cabinets are great for shoes but think outside of the box with them as well! We love how Charlotte used an Ikea shoe cabinet for mittens and hats! If you have at traditional coat closet in your entryway, don’t forget about the vertical door space for storage. Hats and mittens can be stored on the door, not only is a great way to store them but you can let them dry out there too! Amazon has lots of affordable over the door storage options. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	06 Nov 2018	Ep 46: DIY or Hire Out: Wood Wall Treatments	00:21:52
We are talking in-depth about wall treatments--which ones you should do yourself and which ones you should consider hiring out. Back in episode 15, we covered “DIY vs. Hire Out” on Wallpaper. Today, we’re focusing on wood accents, molding, paneling, shiplap and more! Plus, in our show notes and on our IG this week, we will be sharing lots of amazing inspirational images of these wall treatments. Resources mentioned: Ashley’s wall treatment Pinterest board $60 Board and Batten Tutorial from Young House Love Board and batten in old houses - The Gold Hive matched the spacing of hers in her entry when she did it in her bedroom. Here’s her tutorial. Box molding inspiration by @lightanddwell Jenna Sue’s box molding tutorial Ashley’s plank wall tutorial Norwegian Wood’s bathroom wall with wood accents Francois et Moi’s beadboard in her stairwell Some other articles we recommend: All About Interior Wall Cladding, A Gazillion Types of Wood Paneling, Emily Henderson’s post about adding architectural character with wall treatments. Have you tried any of these treatments? Tag #shareyourhomestories on Instagram and we’ll share our favorites! You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast Remember to #shareyourhomestories for a chance to be featured! We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	18 Jan 2022	Ep 200: Intentional Living with Morgan Motsinger	00:38:58
Get links and more details on the blog!
	29 Jun 2021	Ep 181: Suzannah's office renovation One Room Challenge	00:27:16
From a clutter-filled uninspiring office to a modern traditional serene office makeover, tune in to hear how Suzannah transformed her office space in just under 8 weeks. A blue-green-gray paint and lots of museum art prints really helped brighten up the space but that’s not all. Hear about her adventure with recovering a chair, building a fireplace screen, and more. See all the pictures and more details : Historic home office renovation reveal You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	27 Apr 2021	Ep 172: Flagstone Patio and Dry Rock Creek Install	00:18:30
Rock landscaping can drastically change the look of a yard. Today, there’s a big breakdown of the rock creek and flagstone patio install that Ashley just put in at her house. We chatted about: Flagstone patio and dry creek inspiration images Replacing mulch with rock Landscape architect episode Full before/after reveal of Ashley’s Flagstone Patio and Dry Rock Creek You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	28 Jul 2020	Ep 133: Intentional Living with Rebekah @savoring_home	00:37:35
Rebekah Hildebrand is our guest on the show today. She’s chatting about finding joy in secondhand treasures, learning how to dive into DIY and being okay with failing so that you can later succeed, embracing slow progress, no-spend months, and so much more. Find Rebekah on IG at @savoring_home. Some of our favorite views of her home include this view of her kitchen and her take on what is/isn’t working, a color-blocked bedroom that we adore, and a coffee table scene that just draws us in. During the show today, she talked about: The More of Less by Joshua Becker Cozy Minimalist Home Essentialism A Year of Less Young House Love’s episode with Cait Flanders Amazing woodworking tutorials by @carpentrybymar You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	13 Apr 2021	Ep 170: Life, Project, and Podcast Updates	00:32:14
It’s a casual catch-up chat today, talking about Ashley’s extra hair supplies (and where to store them), Suzannah’s projects with unique fabrics, and what’s coming up over the next month on the podcast. Links to some of the things we talked about: Curly Girl Method Tension pole shower storage (affiliate) Suzannah’s recent closet makeover Cotton block print for Lucy’s Roman shade (affiliate) Lucy’s room Fabric covered-Roman shade tutorial The wreaths Ashley ordered (affiliate) A peek at Ashley’s basement The Everyday Style Podcast You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	04 Feb 2020	Ep 108: Renovating with a Spouse: Interview!	00:39:24
What makes renovating with your spouse easier--and what makes it harder? Tune in to hear some tips for renovating together and specifically, how Ashley and Luke work together on DIYs in their home. On the show, we talked about: The Modern Black Powder Bathroom The light in the living room. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	09 Nov 2021	Ep 194 : Design Books Wish List	00:12:19
After reading through a lot of design books, I'm sharing which one's you should add to your wish list. See all the books on the blog.
	24 Mar 2020	Ep 115: Indoor Gardening with Tracey from The Fake Farm Girl	00:31:52
Curious about seed starting or indoor gardening in general? On today’s show, we have Tracey from @thefakefarmgirl explaining exactly how to get good germination, what type of light works for seed starting and what plants are the easiest to grow. Specifically, we chatted about: All types of seed starting supplies including: trays with covers, lights, and growing mat. The key to knowing when to transplant is knowing your growing zone. Rosemary and Lavender are easier herbs to grow indoors. If you want a good laugh, check out the “Matter Baby” highlight in Tracey’s IG. Get a walk-through of exactly what Tracey does and a look at her setup in her “Seed” stories on IG. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	27 Nov 2018	Ep 48: Suzannah's Modern Traditional ORC Master Bedroom	00:35:00
It is a great feeling to put time and energy into a room and then call it FINISHED! Suzannah did that over a 6-week period (including building an upholstered bed from scratch) for her modern traditional style master bedroom makeover, which she made over for the fall 2018 One Room Challenge. She shares what she learned doing a room (on a budget) in such a short period of time, plus tips for decorating around queen and king beds and other bedroom design challenges! For visuals of what we talked about today, check out: All of Suzannah’s posts about her One Room Challenge (budget and bed DIY posts will be here when up!) Suzannah’s I Love Bedrooms pinboard The upholstered bed tutorial she modified for her DIY slipcovered bed (affiliate link) The amazing vintage Turkish look rug Suzannah and Ashley like You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	26 Oct 2021	Ep 192: Intentional Living with Shelby Goodman	00:29:16
The queen of thrifting, Shelby Goodman, is chatting with me today. From thrifting pointers to how she keeps her heart in check as she's creating an intentional life... you don't want to miss this one. See all the photos of Shelby's projects, links to her blog and socials and more!
	16 Jul 2019	Ep 79: How to add character to a cookie-cutter house!	00:39:00
Both Ashley and Suzannah have lived in brand-new builder basic, cookie-cutter homes (and Suzannah has also lived in a dated, dingy one). We are passionate about taking these homes beyond decor and helping you make them feel unique and fitting to your personal style! You’ll hear tons of ideas in this episode, ranging from easy DIYs to projects to plan ahead for. Resources & inspirations mentioned: What is a cookie cutter house? Suzannah’s painted doors and trim Adding trim to make plain doors look paneled Suzannah’s latest spray painted light fixture How to spray paint a brass fireplace screen Blesser House shares some great ways to add charm to a cookie cutter home. Picture frame molding idea. Suzannah’s faux wood beam installation Amazing before/after of fireplace area/built-ins How to add interest to the exterior of your cookie cutter home. Houzz article on how to customize a cookie-cutter house. Blesser House has some really great before and after’s Apartment Therapy post on exterior updates to make your house less cookie cutter. The Lettered Cottage’s tips for adding character. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	08 Jun 2021	Ep 178: Cabin Addition and Renovation	00:23:38
Ashley’s been working on a massive project at her dad’s rustic vacation cabin: doubling the size with an addition, renovating the whole thing, and even adding a bathroom. The framing, electrical, and roof are already done by the pros and now it’s time for Luke and her to do a bunch of DIY work and finish it out! Posts mentioned: The floor plan, design, and plans for this cabin renovation and addition The one-room cabin renovation they did at this cabin a few years ago Houzz discussions on flooring for non-climate controlled cabins You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	20 Aug 2019	Ep 84: 2-Hour Decor Projects	00:28:06
Sometimes, we only have short windows of time and we want to actually accomplish something home-related in that window. The show today, is all about 2-hour house projects that you can do. We are here to inspire you to tackle a new project, start-to-finish! We specifically talked about: Bluetooth waterproof speaker that Ashley’s loving (and it’s under $40!). Portable bluetooth speaker that Suzannah and Jason have been using while working on projects 2-hour or less projects: Styling a vignette whether that be on a dresser, nightstand or media cabinet. Change out dresser hardware. Examples: dresser/changing table, vanity (added holes) Give a poster frame a wood look DIY wall art on a canvas.. Examples: abstract ikat-ey painting, windowpane ribbon art Ashley loves these cork pads for plants (affiliate link). Split plants or change their vessels. Great pillows, Suzannah made one that said HOME BODY with the Silhouette transfer machine years ago. Curtain hemming. Suzannah shared her IKEA tutorial here. Sewing for the Home DIY Bamboo Shade Hack Light Fixture Upgrades Even can lights or fluorescents can be replaced with a few extra pieces of equipment. Spray paint a light fixture. Check out this (formerly brass) pendant in Suzannah’s breakfast nook here. Hang a gallery wall. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	08 Oct 2019	Ep 91: Powder Bath Renovation	00:37:18
Sometimes the smallest rooms can make the biggest impact--but small doesn’t always mean easy for a DIY renovation! Tune in to hear all about Ashley’s powder bath renovation including what it ended up costing! You can find links to what we talked about below. Ashley’s post on the Stylemaker Event Small Powder Bath Renovation Plan Sarah Sherman Samuel Bathroom Inspiration Wall Mount Faucet Cost Quirky art by Wink Wink Studio Powder Bathroom Full Reveal You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	03 Mar 2020	Ep 112: Kitchen Organization: Pantry/Food Storage	00:36:15
There’s always room for improvement when it comes to kitchen organization. Today, we are talking about ways to store and maintain food/pantry items so that your kitchen is more functional! Whether you have a tiny pantry like Ashley and Suzannah both do currently or a walk-in pantry, you are going to leave this episode with useful ideas for upgrades you can make to your space. On the show today, we chatted about: Episode 92 Organization in the Kitchen Exterior Home Maintenance Checklist Small built-in pantry inspiration Ashley’s pull out cabinet shelves that she loves Inspiration for storing dry goods on open shelves https://www.pinterest.com/pin/54113633007615389/ Reusable produce bags Suzannah likes Kristyn (@blackard_modernfarmhouse) that Suzannah recommends for pantry tips (see Kristyn’s story highlights!) Wire pull out idea for a walk-in pantry You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	31 Dec 2019	Ep 103: Gallery Wall Pro Tips	00:23:33
If you love the look of gallery walls but are scared to try to put one up, we are here to help! We are breaking down the confusion on frame sizing, how to pick art, how to decide on photographs, whether your gallery wall should be symmetrical or 3D, and much more! Join in as we give handy tips for installing your gallery wall and whether or not your gallery wall should be the focus of a space or just add to the space. *Affiliate link below. In our chat, Ashley mentioned a great modern bookcase that she scored at the Goodwill and then shared about her large gallery wall that she used to have in her living room. Still want to know more about determining frame sizing for your wall? Use this handy gallery wall how-to to help you plan your next gallery wall! Find loads of inspiration on gallery walls on this gallery wall board on Pinterest. Ashley’s new travel gallery wall in her master bedroom. See Suzannah’s 2013 dining room gallery wall here See Suzannah’s 2017 dining room with multiple art pieces here You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram. Suzannah is @suzannahstanley and Ashley is @biggerthanthethreeofus. We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	27 Oct 2020	Ep 146: Keeping up your physical and mental health while renovating	00:28:15
Keeping up with your physical and mental health while renovating is hard! If you don’t think about strategies for self-care, keeping scope creep in check, budgeting basics and more… you will be exhausted and burnt out. We are diving into some strategies that have worked for us and sharing where we’ve failed so that you can make better decisions! Some of our favorite design podcasts on Ep 120 The Homeowners Show Dear Alice Podcast Ep 104: Budgeting for Home Improvement Projects Kyla’s (House of Hipsters) Budget Download Chris Loves Julia’s recent budgeting blog post The 100% DIY bathroom reno that almost killed Suzannah You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	29 Dec 2020	Ep 155: Listener Q&A: Pets, hiding cords, painting over wallpaper, & more	00:28:54
Answering your questions! We’ve compiled questions about how to hide media cords, what to do with paper clutter, how to live with pets and not have pet stuff all around, how to paint over wallpaper, and even what plant resources we use. As you tune in today, get ready to learn a few tricks!
	21 Sep 2021	Ep 187: Neighborhood Little Free Library	00:16:06
What is a neighborhood library and why should you install one? Sharing about my favorite purchase of 2021, the joy it has brought to me, the install process, cost and more! Get direct links to what I chatted about and see all the pictures on the blog!
	14 Jul 2020	Ep 131: DIY or Hire Out: Home Repairs/Damage	00:41:33
What kind of home repairs should you try to do yourself? When is it time to call a professional? Hear our thoughts as we explore drywall issues, wood dings, leaky faucets and more! Resources mentioned: When to Hire a Pro 10 Home Repairs You Should Hire A Professional For Making It Lovely tweet Carpendaughter Bathroom Makeover Budget Bath Makeover by Daly Digs Spray foam for big holes Repairing trim and doors Dryer vent replacement You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	10 Mar 2020	Ep 113: Long-Term vs. Short-Term Home Reno Decisions	00:43:30
If you hate the way something looks, there are usually cheap, easy cosmetic updates like paint and adhesive tile you can apply on top. We’ve all been swayed by the “$100 challenge” bathroom update that looks great in photos, but… when is it better to save up, learn some new skills, and do a bigger project? Resources mentioned: Dear Alice Podcast Nicole Bach @makingitlovely thread on Twitter that inspired this episode Making It Lovely blog Ashley’s experience with short term design decisions: Modernizing stair railings Patio umbrella Gold aligator Suzannah’s spray paint projects (including her popular breakfast nook light fixture and painting her brass fireplace screen) Suzannah’s post on replacing door knobs and hinges You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	08 Mar 2022	Ep 206 : How I Got Started Blogging	00:21:44
Hear the story of how I got started with my home decor blog, Bigger Than The Three Of Us.
	15 Sep 2020	Ep 140: How to Organize and Store Household & DIY Supplies	00:31:23
We got a great question from a member of our Facebook group recently: “What are the ways you organize and store house supplies? Paint, paint supplies, tools, light bulbs, etc.” We share how we do it plus best practices/tips, and cover all these types of supplies and more! Resources mentioned (includes affiliate links): Lots of great information on how to paint by @rignellranch! Healthy Home Expert interview with tips on indoor air quality (regarding what you store in your garage) Paint Organization ideas Vacuum seal bags for storing linens, etc. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	26 Nov 2019	Ep 98: Curating Your Home Style	00:35:23
Once you’ve narrowed down your style (check out episode 3 for more on that!)… NOW WHAT? On organizing your ideas to keep your style consistent--tools in Instagram, Pinterest, and more. (Find Suzannah on Pinterest here and Ashley here.) And listen in for a great tip on pinning directly from Instagram! Other tools we cover: design books and mood boards. Books (disclosure: contains affiliate links): Design*Sponge at Home In the Company of Women domino: Your Guide to a Stylish Home (2016 domino book) Old Home Love (this one is unique & gorgeous) Styled by Emily Henderson Simply Styling by Kristen Grove of Simply Grove Maker Spaces And see Suzannah’s master bathroom mood boards post here. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	07 Sep 2021	Ep 185: Rekeying A Door Lock versus Changing Locks	00:10:48
Should you rekey your door lock or just have them changed? Full show notes: https://biggerthanthethreeofus.com/podcast/ Find me on Instagram: @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join the Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	15 May 2018	Ep 21: Design, Make, & Live: Entryways	00:31:05
Focus on one space in your home with us today and learn more about how to make your entryway work for you and your family. Whether you need decor ideas such as art, lighting, or rugs or more organizational ideas such as how to create a drop zone, coat storage and more, you’ll leave this episode with practical ways to update your space. Interested in hearing about the podcast that Ashley has been loving? Here’s the link to the Practical Minimalists podcast. See Ashley’s entryway makeover, her DIY coat rack and her “Hello” string art that she DIY’d years ago. See Suzannah’s entryway with stairs here. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram. Suzannah is @suzannahstanley and Ashley is @biggerthanthethreeofus. We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	17 Jul 2018	Ep 30: Backspash & Tiling Tips for Walls	00:34:19
Want a great starter DIY project that will make a huge impact in your bathroom, bar, or kitchen?? Ashley and Suzannah have both done tile wall and backsplash projects and share tons of installation tips plus design considerations. Resources mentioned: Ashley’s beginning in tiling her kitchen. Ashley’s electrical extenders and finishing the tile How Ashley tiled around and installed heavy duty open shelves Suzannah’s straight herringbone tile tutorial Post about using an orbital sander to remove grout haze (though from the comments it appears this method is controversial! Some commenters said you shouldn’t need this much effort, just a grout haze remover product.) You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: Suzannah is @suzannahstanley Ashley is @biggerthanthethreeofus The podcast is @yourhomestorypodcast We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	10 Jul 2018	Ep 29: Shopping Vintage Online	00:37:17
Who doesn’t love vintage decor, furniture, art, and more?! Today’s episode is all about finding great vintage pieces from the comfort of your home. You’ll learn which pieces we’ve bought online, how to search and buy them online, what to expect to pay, and what sites are the best to look at. We chatted about: Ashley’s sources and tips for finding AMAZING deals on rugs. Homestead Seattle Kyla from House of Hipsters and her amazing art collection eBay Etsy Chairish EBTH You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: Suzannah is @suzannahstanley Ashley is @biggerthanthethreeofus The podcast is @yourhomestorypodcast We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	25 Jun 2019	Ep 76: How to Include Family Heirlooms in your Decor	00:31:04
Family heirlooms, from furniture to small decor items… how to use them in your home and decor? Sometimes these pieces are so special and beautiful to us but other times it’s hard to fit them into your style. We share our personal experiences with heirlooms and antiques, really fun unique ideas for what to do with them, art ideas, plus our favorite tips from our Facebook group on when to keep vs. when to get rid of. (You guys are so wise!) Resources mentioned: Our Facebook group conversation on heirlooms DIY unique treasures in shadow boxes Wall Street Journal article on working inherited furniture into your decor Antique vs. vintage vs. retro You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	03 Sep 2019	Ep 86: Design, Make, & Live: Bonus Rooms	00:28:32
This high-energy, fun episode will get you inspired for updating your family’s bonus spaces! A “bonus room” is a multi-purpose space that can be used as a family room, sewing or hobby room, game room, home cinema, office, or den. They can be super functional or catch-all, to the point of not matching the rest of your home’s style. But we have tips! Hear about our bonus room experience, what’s worked well (and what has us feeling embarrassed!). (You can see Suzannah’s in her townhouse tour here.) We talk about bigger projects for adding character and function, plus simple decor updates you may not have thought of. Rooms and links we covered: Critical simple elements to think about like lighting and what kind of storage you need for the activities you do in the bonus room. One of our favorite bonus rooms on Instagram, with these great before/afters! Inspiring bonus room added over a garage, with kids’ spaces integrated This beautiful daylight basement bonus room with hanging chair A cute home gym space DIY home gym organizer You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	07 Jul 2020	Ep 130: How to Be Content With Your House When You Can't Change It	00:22:47
We all struggle with contentment and the need/want to do more, make more, and buy more. How to combat that in the home decor world? Tune in as we give practical tips for how to be content even while being inundated with beautiful spaces, amazing renovations and more. Suzannah mentioned inspiration from Molly Galbraith of Girls Gone Strong, who believes you can love your body exactly as it is right now, while wanting it to look or perform differently. (Check out her free 7-day Love Your Body Challenge!) Get practical tips from Suzannah for 12 ways to love your home (almost) exactly how it is and how to redecorate with pieces you already own. Ashley refreshed her old bedroom and shared a how-to change your decor without spending money. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	12 Apr 2022	EP 207 : Decluttering with Jessica from House Homemade	00:54:03
From why she declutters to how much she stores of each item, tune in to learn tips for decluttering and making your house work for you.
	19 Jan 2021	Ep 158: Home Trends for 2021	00:34:52
It’s our annual episode on decor trends we expect to see in the coming year. Things are a little different this year--2020 has made a big impact on interior design. For 2021, we’re seeing trends based on 1) nostalgia/looking for comfort and 2) function! It’s so interesting which trends from the past are coming back this year, and how much working from home has affected the market for home products and how we use our homes. Sources mentioned: What Is Cottagecore? Cottagecore Aesthetic & Trend Explained Veranda article on 2021 interior design trends Veranda article on antimicrobial surfaces Good Housekeeping article on 2021 home decor trends Etsy's Year in Review and First Look at 2021 Trends Better Homes & Gardens: 2021 Interior Design Trends My Domaine article: 2021 Home Office Trends One of the sort-of floral/paisley fabrics Ashley’s been shopping for Indian block print cotton Roman shade DIY Suzannah just did You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	13 Mar 2018	Ep 12: Listener Questions 1	00:39:15
We’ve gathered questions from listeners from our Facebook page, Instagram, and email and are answering several of them together in this episode! Tune in to hear our take on: How to budget for a remodel. benefit vs. value/equity gained, how you’ve chosen to allocate money, pitfalls and surprise expenses, etc. (Also see Suzannah’s post on this here) Beautiful and practical ideas for outdoor living spaces Top tips or mistakes to avoid when starting a home blog (one of them is Blogtalk 2.0) What to do with decor pieces that are gifted to you that are not your style Where to start decorating a whole home that doesn’t fit your style Tips on arranging furniture in awkward spaces, like living room and bedroom When making mood boards, how to lay out measurements of the room and scale the furniture/decor pieces We also share what we’re working on and into now--see this bathroom inspiration by Carpendaughter and Suzannah’s newly organized pinboards. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram. The podcast is @yourhomestorypodcast, Suzannah is @suzannahstanley, and Ashley is @biggerthanthethreeofusAshley (@biggerthanthethreeofus) • Instagram photos and videos. We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	24 Apr 2018	Ep 18: Design, Make & Live: Guest Bedrooms	00:22:55
We focus on the guest bedroom and what design choices are great for this space. Whether you are thinking about hosting guests short- or long-term, these tips for creating a welcoming guest bedroom are all easy to implement and will go a long way in making your guests feel right at home. In talking about design, Ashley chatted about the cool ¾ painted wall that she put in her guest bedroom and Suzannah mentioned her navy accent wall in her first home guest room. Suzannah mentioned a metal bed that she really loves and although she might not put it in her master, it’s a contender for the guest bedroom. Chris Loves Julia actually used a very similar one in their guest bedroom. Also hear what we think MUST go into a guest bedroom and why. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram. Suzannah is @suzannahstanley and Ashley is @biggerthanthethreeofus. We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	04 Jun 2019	Ep 73: Maintenance Update (Interior and Exterior)	00:23:53
It’s time for a check-in on how we (and you) are doing with interior and exterior maintenance. We chat about peeling paint on Ashley’s windowsills to deck updates that Suzannah wants to make for the exterior side of things. Then, we take it indoors and celebrate a few wins … Suzannah actually vacuumed her refrigerator coils and Ashley washed her curtains. It’s the little things that we are celebrating today! Resources mentioned: Exterior Printable Checklist Interior Printable Checklist You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	12 Jun 2018	Ep 25: How to Decorate with a Spouse	00:21:19
Sometimes YOU know how you want to decorate, but do you know how to update a space or do a big project with your spouse or significant other? If others in your household care about the decor, you may have to get creative and figure out how to work on your home together. Ashley and Suzannah have lots of experience with this and share what’s worked well for them! These questions will help you discuss with your significant other: What do you envision the space to feel like? How are you planning to use the space? Do either of you have any specific “wants” for the space? Find what each of you does well and let you both run with it. E.g. budgeting, plumbing, design... You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: Suzannah is @suzannahstanley Ashley is @biggerthanthethreeofus The podcast is @yourhomestorypodcast We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	06 Mar 2018	Ep 11: When to Stop DIY-ing	00:26:51
Ashley and Suzannah both have some serious DIY backgrounds - for crafty, sewing, and art projects (for better or worse) and have found that sometimes it’s totally worth it to DIY, sometimes it’s better to buy or hire out. Tune in to hear when to hone your skills and save money and when to let someone else do it! Some of our favorite DIYs include Ashley’s vintage rug bench recovering and Suzannah’s master bathroom (a successful all-DIY reno that took forever). You’d have to search WAY back in our archives for some of the fails! ;) Plus, hear Ashley’s least favorite types of painting and what Suzannah made 120 of! You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram. Suzannah is @suzannahstanley and Ashley is @biggerthanthethreeofus. We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	14 Aug 2018	Ep 34: Erin of the $100 Challenge	00:25:23
Can you really make over a room in 1 month with $100?? Our guest Erin has done that month after month and spread the motivation with tons of readers--even made an appearance on the Rachel Ray show! This week we’re talking to Erin about how she got started with budget-friendly DIYs, her favorite projects for beginners, what she’s tackling next in her home, and how you can join the $100 challenge! Erin’s blog is Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry. For more of what we talked about in this episode, check out: The $100 Room Challenge (with Rachel Ray clip) Vanity makeover You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: Erin is @lemonslavenderlaundry Suzannah is @suzannahstanley Ashley is @biggerthanthethreeofus The podcast is @yourhomestorypodcast We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	16 Feb 2021	Ep 162: Design, Make, & Live: Kids' Bathrooms	00:26:03
This is a fun one! Bathrooms used by kids and toddlers have to be high on function but can also be great places to try out some of your edgier design ideas and get creative! We talk about some of the most important functional elements we’ve found for our kids, some fun favorite bath toys, and more! Resources/links: Designing a Perfect Kid’s Bathroom Creating a Kid Friendly Bath Greyson’s favorite bath toy/fountain (affiliate link) Frog scoop bath toy storage (affiliate link) You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	09 Mar 2021	Ep 165: Glue & Adhesives Comparison for DIYers	00:26:35
As a DIYer it’s important to use the right glue for the job. From yellow wood glue to rubber cement, tune in to hear about specific capabilities and what types of DIY projects you should be using these eleven glue types for. Glue types in this episode: White Craft Glue Yellow Wood Glue Super Glue Hot Glue Glue Dots Spray Adhesives Fabric Adhesives Epoxy Polyurethane Glue Sticks Rubber Cement Projects and other resources: Types of Glue - Glue Tips (adhesives.org) Rubber Cement and Contact Cement : 5 Steps - Instructables Lamp Shade DIY using Craft Adhesive and Tacky Glue You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	04 May 2021	Ep 173: Adding solar panels to your house	00:17:46
Have you checked into solar panels for your house? If not, are you curious to hear what they cost, what’s involved and what they do for your energy bill? Ashley and her husband Luke are chatting about what they’ve learned when it comes to adding solar because it’s something they are seriously considering adding to their house. Helpful links to check out: Project Sunroof by Google Powerwall by Tesla Federal Tax Credit for Solar You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	30 Jul 2019	Ep 81: DIY or Hire Out Kitchen Open Shelving	00:20:46
Open shelving is all the rage! And for good reason! Ashley and Suzannah have both done open shelves in their kitchens and Suzannah is planning some more in her current kitchen reno. Kitchen open shelves need to be deep (about 10”) and sturdy, but can be made of wood, metal, or glass and can be floating or mounted with basic or beautiful brackets. There are several kinds you can DIY!, and some to consider ordering or getting custom. We share technical info on lots of options. Links we chatted about: Ashley’s sturdy tote bag that she’s using for groceries and loves. Magnolia’s technical guide for open shelving. Ashley’s open shelving guide. Pre-fab metal shelving unit Restaurant style floating look shelf Suzannah’s tutorial for how to install open shelves (over tile, even) Beautiful custom made metal shelves Have you tried any of these treatments? Tag #shareyourhomestories on Instagram and we’ll share our favorites! You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast Remember to #shareyourhomestories for a chance to be featured! We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	23 Oct 2018	Ep 44: Cozy Minimalist Home interview	00:35:48
“More style, less stuff”--isn’t that almost always the goal with home decor?!? This week we have the expert in stylish, non-cluttered home-making, Myquillin Smith of the blog The Nester. Her new book, Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff (affiliate link) is out this month and it’s full of inspiration (plus her tested multi-step process for decorating a space you love). We loved the book and Myquillin’s great attitude about everything she’s learned in many years and moves and making decorating mistakes! One of Suzannah’s favorites from the book is the quote, “To be useful, an item must be used.” Ashley loved the example and visuals in the book on small vs. large lamps. Plus, Myquillin shared her desert-island must-haves for updating a room! You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: Suzannah is @suzannahstanley Ashley is @biggerthanthethreeofus The podcast is @yourhomestorypodcast We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	28 Jan 2020	Ep 107: Integrating Design Throughout the Kitchen, Dining and Living Room	00:39:49
Learn how to integrate the design between your kitchen, dining, and living room, whether in an open floor plan or not. Key in on what makes design sing for you and how to repeat those elements in each of your spaces. Curious to hear how to work with one-of-a-kind pieces? We have you covered with that too! On the show today, we chatted about: Ashley shared that she loved the Dempsey chair from Rejuvenation but didn’t end up buying it before they stopped selling it. The cat brush Suzannah swears by (for brushing and removing cat hair from velvet furniture). Suzannah’s recent renovations and how she’s really nailing that cohesive feel to her floor plan. Ashley chatted about her home and the accents that she likes to have in each of her spaces (black, medium wood tones and plants!). Kyla at House of Hipsters embraces quirky items so well in her home. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	11 Feb 2020	Ep 109: No-Spend January Recap	00:30:38
We recently tried (and encouraged our listeners to try) a month of no-spend home improvement projects--that is, going beyond moving plants around and making meaningful changes in your home without cost being a barrier. This week we recap the progress we made in our houses, and what anyone can learn from a no-spend month. Resources mentioned: Article on benefits of a no-spend challenge from Making Sense of Cents How To Prepare for a No-Spend Month Ashley’s first No-Spend January project video progress Update on No-Spend project progress You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	23 Jun 2020	Ep 128: Design, Make, & Live: Outdoor/patio space	00:44:57
We have been taking it up a notch in our outdoor spaces lately and are sharing our top 5 tips for creating a beautiful, functional patio or other outdoor eating, lounge, or play area. Resources mentioned: (contains affiliate links) Suzannah’s gazebo makeover Ashley’s patio Episode 31 on exterior home maintenance Waterproof mountable indoor/outdoor speakers Pair of bluetooth rock speakers Julia from @cuckoo4design hid her pool pump under a faux rock Affordable freestanding wood-burning fire pit. DIY fire pit with propane routed to it Affordable propane fire pit table Incredible (but complicated) $1,300 DIY outdoor fireplace Affordable shade sail Pergola Room for Tuesday backyard reveal - she covered hers with a sturdy shade fabric for shade/rain using sail clips. The beige striped outdoor rug Suzannah loves in her gazebo You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	02 Feb 2021	Ep 160: Ashley's Project Goals for 2021 (+2020 Recap)	00:29:46
Some projects were knocked off the list in 2020 at Ashley’s house such as having a new roof installed, adding crown on the walls in the bedroom, and starting on the basement. Some projects didn’t get accomplished though, yet we left 2020 with more information on those large scaled projects and are sharing the details with you today. As we look to 2021, Luke and Ashley chat about what they hope to accomplish and what it will look like to DIY a bit less and enjoy their home a bit more. Posts mentioned: 20 in 2020 Recap Egress Windows Drywall Installation Cost DIY Rug Art You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	19 Mar 2019	Ep 62: Ashley & Suzannah's Current House Projects	00:29:16
Ashley and Suzannah catch you up on projects around each of their houses. They’ve both have painting updates, functionality upgrades, and sourcing information to share. Specific projects talked about today include: Ashley’s living room trim and painting it green Suzannah’s built-in cabinet transformation in her breakfast nook Suzannah’s post about custom window and non-custom window treatments Ashley’s dilemma between quartz and marble Suzannah’s living room updates including her new slipcover, rug, and chairs (affiliate links) Ashley’s progress in controlling the lego situation in Greyson’s room Suzannah’s updates in her dining room (coming to her blog this week! Find it here) You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	11 Dec 2018	Ep 50: Best of 2018, Goals for 2019	00:22:23
We started this podcast 1 year ago! We have a lot of good stuff to look back on, and lots of goals for 2019! We also share our personal and blog successes and goals in this episode! 2018 recap (podcast and our blogs) We had so many ideas and still do! Talking about visual topics over audio is possible! Our podcast Facebook group has some great projects Interviewed some inspirational DIY and decor voices Ashley did a big master bedroom update Ashley finally finished the baseboards in her living room after 2 years! And made more living room progress Ashley loves her new sunroom decor Suzannah moved three times and had a baby since this time one year ago! Suzannah had some serious house-hunting challenges but successfully bought the 1930’s fixer upper in July Suzannah is now feeling buried in projects and to-dos… but got a lot of painting done and has been trying out decor, layout, and lighting Suzannah redid her master bedroom for the One Room Challenge this fall. One room DONE! Suzannah hired out landscape demo for starters on some of the more major projects at her new house. What to expect in 2019 (podcast and our blogs): Interviews with professionals on topics like landscaping, organizing, and more Hashtag #shareyourhomestories, want to keep seeing your projects and shouting you guys out Weekend or 1-month challenges in the Facebook group Ashley will finish her powder bathroom makeover in January Ashley will have hardwood flooring installed throughout the rest of her main floor Ashley will be making major progress on her basement reno Suzannah is planning a kitchen reno! Suzannah will be making some big changes in her living room (including replacing the popular green sofa) Suzannah will definitely do another One Room Challenge or two You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	14 Sep 2021	Ep 186: Smart Home Devices for Interiors	00:28:48
Sharing about smart home devices that we own (the good and bad) and whether we'd recommend them or not. Full review: www.biggerthanthethreeofus.com/podcast
	16 Oct 2018	Ep 43: Interior Home Maintenance	00:24:10
Of course we prefer to focus on projects that make our home prettier--but in reality, we have to do projects regularly that make our home safe and efficient. On today’s show, we chat all about interior home maintenance, including how and when to do some of those pesky, deep cleaning projects such as cleaning and maintaining your kitchen sink disposal, washing your curtains, and degunking your faucet aerators! Suzannah shared a super great tip for staying on top of HVAC filters, so make sure to listen closely for that! In today’s Interior Home Maintenance episode, we talked about: An exhausting list of great things to do Ashley created a printable checklist for your Interior Home Maintenance. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: Suzannah is @suzannahstanley Ashley is @biggerthanthethreeofus The podcast is @yourhomestorypodcast We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	26 Mar 2019	Ep 63: Design, Make, & Live: Laundry Rooms	00:33:33
We are doing a deep dive today on laundry rooms. Whether you're gutting and redoing a laundry room from scratch, or just thinking about small updates to refresh your space--maximizing the space you have to work with, considering how you use it, and evaluating how you need it to function are always key to creating, designing and having a functional room that you love. Resources mentioned: Ashley’s current laundry room Suzannah’s cabinet and laundry room update How to Hang Removable Wallpaper Chris Loves Julia’s laundry room renovation Yellow Brick Home’s bright and fun laundry room Creekwood Hill’s lovely decorated laundry room ORC Makeover by Homemade by Carmona Ashley’s Laundry Room Pin Board Suzannah’s Laundry Room Pin Board You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	19 Nov 2019	Ep 97: Exterior Christmas Decor Ideas	00:32:56
Whether you are a seasoned exterior decorator or a newbie in trying to figure out what to do on the exterior of your home for Christmas, you are going to be inspired to just START decorating after tuning into this episode. From mailbox swags to baskets on the front doors, we share plenty of ideas you’ll want and implement. We specifically chatted about: Free Christmas Storage Labels to help you get organized Suzannah’s Color Crush on Camel Style This Life shares some beautiful outfit combinations with camel. Ashley’s 2017 Christmas Front Porch Ashley’s 2018 Simple Christmas (Winter) Front Porch Fox Family Den used a blow-up for Halloween Adding the smallest touch of greenery to your mailbox is super cute. Decorate your mailbox with a Christmas mailbox swag. Ashley’s newest view of her front porch You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	25 Aug 2020	Ep 137: Interview: Old house reno, real estate, and rental properties	00:51:29
This week we have an interview with a full-time real estate agent, landlord to three duplex properties, and DIY home renovator of a Victorian home for the past 8 years! Renee and her husband bought a 1900 home out of foreclosure when they were in their mid-20’s and started learning home design and reno skills completely on their own. They’ve since redone plenty of kitchens and bathrooms, added two bathrooms to their house (with contractors), and removed a 3-story chimney!, navigated financing for multiple properties at once, and thoroughly adopted the home renovator lifestyle. (If you’re in the Portland area and want to talk to Renee on your house hunt, email her at renee.espinosa@redfin.com.) You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	04 Jan 2018	Ep 1: Introducing the Your Home Story Podcast	00:15:02
Welcome to the Your Home Story Podcast! Your hosts are Suzannah from http://www.create-enjoy.com and Ashley from http://www.biggerthanthethreeofus.com. Since this is our first episode, we are talking about why we started the podcast, how we plan to help you create YOUR HOME STORY and more nitty-gritty details on DIYing, renovating and design. Join the conversation each week as we talk in detail about finding your home style, why we DIY, how stay consistent with your home projects and more. You’ll be able to tap into our knowledge on how to paint cabinets, how to pick flooring, how to hang gallery walls, etc., in the upcoming episodes. As a kick-off to our podcast, we are excited to announce a fun giveaway with Framebridge! Get the details to that at the end of the episode. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram. Suzannah is @suzannahstanley and Ashley is @biggerthanthethreeofus. We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com. Credit: our music is “Inspiring Corporate” by Scott Holmes.
	01 Mar 2022	EP 205 : Pattern Mixing with Carmel from Our Fifth House	00:55:38
Learn about pattern mixing from Carmel from Our Fifth House today. Leave with actionable tips for adding color and pattern to your space. I loved getting to chat with Carmel from Our Fifth House all about creativity in the home. We talked in-depth on how she thinks about pattern and color within her home but also talked about creativity within the home in general. You'll definitely want to tune in to this one! From how and why she shops secondhand to where she starts on adding color and pattern to her spaces, you are going to be inspired and leave the show with actionable tips to start feeling braver with patterns in your own home. Get all the links on my blog!
	13 Oct 2020	Ep 144: Ashley's moody eclectic modern living room reveal	00:25:31
Ashley’s been working on meaningful, personal updates to her living room for the past almost 2 years! It’s finally feeling basically done and she’s reflecting on the trials and errors and what’s made it really work for their family. Resources and links: Wood Flooring Install Neutral Paint in the Living Room The Makerista House of Brinson Hacking the Chandelier to make it work. The corner cabinet that gave Ashley fits. Suzannah’s corner built-ins. All About the Korhogo Cloth Paintable outlet covers (affiliate link) (great for dark walls) How to Make an Oversized Canvas Forest Green Living Room as it looks now. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	06 Oct 2020	Ep 143: Demo days! Gutting bathrooms, carpet removal, & more	00:36:39
We are chatting all things demo in today’s show. From gutting bathrooms and kitchens as a whole to the nitty gritty like how to remove carpet and drywall… you may be grossed out at times but will definitely leave the show feeling empowered to start tearing out flooring, walls, etc., of a space that you hate! In the show today, we chatted about: Ashley’s original simple Rustic Modern Cabin Reveal How to Remove Wood Flooring How to empty a toilet before removing it Suzannah’s bathroom subfloor damage and the same bathroom finished! Budget and sources: $391 complete powder room makeover! Master bathroom reno progress!! Reveal, budget, and sources: $1,482 master bathroom reno Robin & Wren • Design + Reno (@robyn.rebecca) • Instagram photos and videos (check out the popcorn ceiling highlight!) You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	18 Sep 2018	Ep 39: Ashley's Mid-Century Modern Master Bedroom Makeover	00:25:30
Your master bedroom should be your oasis, but many times, it takes a backseat to other rooms in our homes. In today’s show, Ashley talks about her Mid-Century Modern Master Bedroom and how it’s finally a place that feels like a retreat. You’ll hear how each DIY step got her closer to her dream space and also how you can make steps to create your own dream bedroom! In today’s chat on Ashley’s bedroom, we talked about: Light and Bright Master Bedroom DIY Bamboo Blinds Ashley’s repurposed sunburst mirror Suzannah’s DIY Sunburst Mirror Master bedroom reveal in 2017 Mid-Century Modern Bedroom 2018 You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: Suzannah is @suzannahstanley Ashley is @biggerthanthethreeofus The podcast is @yourhomestorypodcast We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	10 Sep 2019	Ep 87: Functional Updates at Ashley and Suzannah's Houses	00:26:13
Functional updates make both of us so happy. On the show today, Suzannah and Ashley are both sharing recent functional updates they have made at each of their houses. Suzannah brightened up her back entry by doing lots of grunt work and is so much better than where it started. Ashley took her over-filled coat closet and purged, painted and built a bench to help transform the space into something that they use and love. Tune in today to be inspired to tackle a mini functional update of your own. Blog posts and photos that we talked about today: Suzannah’s kitchen reno Suzannah’s scary basement stairwell makeover DIY Mudroom Projects The Start of the Coat Closet - Circa 2018 Ashley's coat closet makeover reveal You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	22 May 2018	Ep 22: All About Window Coverings	00:37:12
How do you pick window treatments? What type of window treatment do you need in your living room, kitchen, or bathroom? How do you hang window curtains? Tune in today, as we chat all about window curtains, blinds, shades and more. In this episode, Ashley chatted about the great pinch pleat tutorial that she came across, how she cut her own bamboo blinds to save money and her $10 fencing to bamboo shades hack. Suzannah shared her DIY curtain in her kitchen and her insulated window blind tutorial. Here’s her post about her favorite custom bamboo blinds. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram. Suzannah is @suzannahstanley and Ashley is @biggerthanthethreeofus. We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	05 Mar 2019	Ep 60: Design, Make, & Live: Nurseries	00:38:11
Nursery design can be so fun and cute!! But a baby’s room also needs to be super functional. So we did a deep dive into the essentials, ways to add your design touches, and some inspirational nurseries and pieces that work well. Plus, learn how to make a nursery that’s perfect for baby but still fits within your home, and learn who you’re really designing your nursery for! Resources and inspirations: Suzannah’s nursery Suzannah’s nursery pinboard Suzannah’s ultimate glider/rocking chair Suzannah’s affordable rocking chair research blog post and how she likes hers Baby clothing divider tags Blue light-free nighlight Some great inspiration nurseries we talked about: @carpendaughter’s playful nursery @pricelanding’s elegant, muted nursery (and a recent update here) DIY Playbook’s larger space with great nursery to grow into Cassie Bustamante’s wallpapered nursery closet and simple built-in shelves You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	07 Apr 2020	Ep 117: How to choose mats and frames for art	00:35:16
Putting thought and effort into frames and mats can really elevate the art in your house. From linen mats to no mats, grid style frames to thrifted frames, tune in to figure out how to mix and match frames to create unique style and groupings at your house. We specifically chatted about: Suzannah’s dining room featuring the six pencil drawings in matching frames Juniper Print Shop Framebridge visual tool Art to Frames Nancy at Hillside House - IG Art Tour Ashley’s Vintage Dining Room with original art framed with glass and clips Ashley’s grid style gallery wall in her master bedroom DIY Mat Cutting Tutorial Travel Gallery in Ashley’s hallway You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	23 Apr 2019	Ep 67: Suzannah's Kitchen Remodel Design	00:33:07
Suzannah is embarking on a massive project this June! She’s tackling transforming her 1980’s kitchen with new cabinets, flooring, plumbing, tile, and more. With the curveball that isn’t going to be her forever house, tune in as we chat about some of the renovation possibilities, things they may or may not do, and issues they have already run in to. With all designs, you pull information and sources to really cull what you love. Some of the inspirations that Suzannah keeps coming back to are: The Grit and Polish : Example of the marble backsplash and beautiful, timeless pieces. Cary Ray : White cabinets, black countertops, mixed metal hardware, and open shelving. Design Shop Interiors: Marble slab backsplash and white cabinets with edgy black accents. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	08 Sep 2020	Ep 139: Buying and selling on Facebook, Craigslist, and more	00:35:53
This week we’re sharing what works well for both buying and selling secondhand home items direct from sellers (online or in-person). You can get some amazing pieces and deals!, but it takes work to find them. Plus, selling your used furniture, rugs, etc. can be a great way to get some extra cash to cover new purchases! We talk about using Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace and buy/sell groups, garage sales, and more. Head to our personal blogs and the podcast IG account this week to see some of our favorite FB/CL/used finds. And, check out Suzannah’s tips for shopping at estate sales here. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	16 Apr 2019	Ep 66: Landscape Design: Interview with Gardening by Design	00:42:01
It’s beginning to be the time of year when lots of people start planning exterior projects like deck/yard upgrades and landscaping. We called in the experts about landscape/hardscape design, Engelina and Erin from Gardening by Design, an Ottowa, Ontario, Canada firm. Their mission includes strengthening connection to the outdoors by designing spaces that allow you to experience nature in a new way. We learned so much in this episode and you will, too! Why you should consider updating your landscaping/hardscaping What the limits are for a DIYer (both design and installation) Whether you’re trying to sell soon, or just want a quick update--key areas to focus on for resale (including a super simple DIY you can do to existing landscape beds to make your yard look more maintained and fresh!). Which types of exterior improvements to do when/per season Trends in plant materials and hardscaping for residential landscape design including some easy, inexpensive materials Where to start when making a landscape plan for your yard Plants to consider for interest and color for every season even in colder climates You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: Our guests @gardeningbydesign @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast Join the conversation in our Facebook group here!
	01 Oct 2019	Ep 90: Renovation or Design Burnout	00:24:43
It happens to the best of us… overwhelm and burnout with DIY and/or design projects around our homes. It can be so hard when you want to do more to your house than you really can--physically, mentally, logistically, financially, for your health…! We’ve both been there and we have a completely honest conversation about what we’ve struggled with AND what has worked for us! There are solutions! You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	09 Jun 2020	Ep 126: Decorating with Collections	00:30:36
A collection of similar items grouped together can make a beautiful statement, sometimes even more than one large piece! But you can end up with a cluttered or incomplete look. We’re sharing some important tips and our favorite ways to decorate with collections this week! Links we mentioned: Painted picture mats by Allie from @theadoredadobe Suzannah’s grid gallery wall of pencil drawings (in the finished room here) A peek at the vintage bells in Ashley’s house. The wood bowl collection that Ashley hung up in her bedroom. The antler wall in Ashley’s entryway. Good article from Veranda: 12 Tips for decorating with collections Collection of mirrors at the stair landing by Audrey from @blackhouseonthecorner Vintage portrait gallery Mounting a collection on a wall: grouping of cool mounted plants Kelly Elko - Finial collection and trophy collection Wall shelving created for a vintage camera collection Cary Ray’s pottery all on one shelf and Carol Estes’s pottery collection storage as a feature Elsie from A Beautiful Mess rainbow glassware collection You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	20 Mar 2018	Ep 13: Design, Make, & Live: Kitchens	00:44:18
If you are ready to start a kitchen renovation, planning a small kitchen update or just want to be inspired by what you can do to freshen up your kitchen, then this episode is perfect for you. Listen in as we chat about how a kitchen function matters and what you can look for in adding function to your space. Whether it be adding an automatic faucet (which Ashley loves) or microwave placement, you’ll be sure to gain valuable food for thought to make changes to your space. Need help with budgeting for your kitchen remodel? Here’s a resource you can use to remodel a kitchen. Want to see more inspiration and budget breakdowns? We love Anna’s full kitchen reno with her her follow-up on how to remodel a kitchen. Other great kitchen renovations or updates include: Francois Et Moi, Chris Loves Julia, The Sweetest Digs and Southern Hospitality. And, if you haven’t seen our kitchen reveals and breakdown’s, make sure to check them out! See Ashley’s Before and After Kitchen Reveal and Suzannah’s Before and After Kitchen Reveal. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram. Suzannah is @suzannahstanley and Ashley is @biggerthanthethreeofus. We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	08 Dec 2020	Ep 152: 10 Things to Save or Splurge On	00:38:45
Should you save or splurge on household and decor purchases? There isn’t necessarily a right or wrong answer but we are talking through some of the mindsets you might have when spending less or splurging. In the beginning of the show today, Ashley chatted about a new project that she’s going to start soon. Her inspiration for the front yard patio Rock stream inspiration You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	15 Dec 2020	Ep 153: Character vs. Personality	00:23:43
What’s the difference between character and personality in a home? Does your house have either? Do you want to add some? We answer all these questions and more this week and talk about how to create a high quality home that feels like the family that lives there. Resources mentioned: Nancy @thehillsidehouse has added beautiful character to her home including wall treatment or molding in almost every room Apartment Therapy article: 7 Ways to Add Character to a House Jason's grandpa's pencil drawings Quirky Bathroom With Boob Art Sailor Art, Antlers and Fish You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	04 Dec 2018	Ep 49: Listener Questions 2: Clutter, pets, painting over wallpaper, & more	00:36:33
Today, we are answering YOUR questions. We’ve compiled questions about how to hide media cords, what to do with paper clutter, how to live with pets and not have pet stuff all around, how to paint over wallpaper, and even what plant resources we use. As you tune in today, get ready to learn a few tricks! Resources we chatted about: (affiliate link) Stretchy food storage lids Suzannah has been using Ashley’s post on Cord Control How to Run Cables Behind the Wall Gardening Know How Stylish Pet Bed on Bookshelf Bed Crate Integrated in Laundry Room DIY Pet Murphy Bed Ashley’s Cat Door DIY Litter Box in Trunk Painting over wallpaper steps: Oil based primer over wallpaper That will reveal issues. Razor blade to score any issues and corners. Glue down any bits that peel up Mud over problem areas/scored areas, sand Regular prime mudded areas Paint You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	08 Feb 2022	Ep 203: Hand Painted Small Laundry Room Makeover	00:35:10
Get all the pictures and details on the blog!
	15 Oct 2019	Ep 92: Kitchen Organizing	00:45:33
Organizing your kitchen cabinets is a small-scale DIY that can make a huge difference. Today we talk through common issues for kitchen organizing, including listener questions like hard-to-reach upper cabinets, corner cabinets, deep pantry shelves, and more. Resources and examples: Suzannah’s blog posts about her One Room Challenge bathroom makeover The Rev-A-Shelf pull-outs Ashley bought The Modern Edit organizing service and inspo The plain black lunch bag Suzannah bought White plastic bins in many sizes You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	23 Feb 2021	Ep 163: Digital Art Downloads & How to Print	00:12:18
Digital art downloads are inexpensive and can be a great way to get art on your walls. Learn more about them in today’s show including where to find them (we have a list of a bunch!), how to print them and how to make them look more like intentional art pieces instead of just printed pieces plopped in a frame. Ashley talked about: Art Print Shops Juniper Print Shop Heirloom on Etsy BFF Print Shop Blue Jay Art Unsplash Smithsonian The MET Free Art: Shop Vintage Supply Hearts and Color Chaos and Wonder More Digital Art Downloads Places to print digital art: Mpix and Nations Photo Lab So Much Better With Age did a great printable art round-up Ashley’s roundup on digital Christmas art prints Suzannah’s post: Unique, vintage-inspired bathroom art updates and affordable custom framing Suzannah’s post: Get the Look: Vintage Oil Paintings with Custom Framing. Free downloads! Cabin in Wilderness \| Smithsonian Institution (si.edu)) Art from Museum Quality Art in Suzannah’s bathroom You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	12 Nov 2019	Ep 96: Suzannah's completed 100% DIY bathroom renovation One Room Challenge	00:47:21
Suzannah and her husband recently did a completely DIY full bathroom renovation during the 6-week One Room Challenge. Tile, shower, vanity, fixtures, paint… they put a ton of work into transforming this bathroom, while keeping their home’s classic feel. Suzannah shares the behind-the-scenes story of the long design process, favorite luxurious updates, budget, and even what went wrong in this informative episode. Resources and posts we talked about: Vietnam Veterans of America donations pickup (PickUpPlease.org) Habitat For Humanity near you Suzannah’s bathroom makeover reveal + budget (includes all products/sources we talked about today) Suzannah’s spring 2019 One Room Challenge for her friends You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	29 May 2018	Ep 23: Life & Home Updates	00:29:54
We’ve had some big personal and home/project-related updates lately and wanted to share in more depth, let you get to know us even better! This episode shares what’s up with us as we enter summer and a new phase of life for Suzannah. Suzannah’s updates: 0:57: Personal (new baby) 6:21: Personal (fitness after baby) 8:47: House hunting (1930’s FSBO project) Ashley’s updates: 16:19: Personal (summer childcare and routine) 18:02: Personal (sleep and anxiety) 20:40: House projects (outdoor spaces) 26:01: House projects (living room dream light fixture) You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: Suzannah is @suzannahstanley Ashley is @biggerthanthethreeofus The podcast is @yourhomestorypodcast We’d love to get to know YOU better, too! Share your questions and projects in our Facebook group here or email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	15 Jun 2021	Ep 179: Anchor It! Important tip-over safety interview	00:23:04
We’re interviewing an expert on tips for improving safety around the house and reducing tip-over accidents from furniture and electronics. It takes a few dollars and a few minutes to make things so much safer and we’re excited to spread awareness about this super important issue. Resources mentioned: COVID-19 ‘Stay-at-Home,’ Coupled with Super Bowl LV Viewing, Can Mean Danger for Kids from Falling Furniture and TVs: CPSC.gov AnchorIt.gov Even When You’re Watching PSA video Get Involved--information about becoming an Anchor It! collaborator You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	17 Sep 2019	Ep 88: What we can learn from show homes	00:31:18
If you’ve ever wondered what a modern mansion is like inside, or what you’d choose for your home if money was no object… listen up! Ashley and Suzannah both visited multi-home tours of show homes in their areas and chat about elements they liked, trends they both saw at the respective tours, regional differences, and what we can learn by visiting these elaborate, massive homes! Links and favorites: Ashley’s Highland Cow Painting MOVE to 89 or 90 Re-loving the decor book Habitat by Lauren Liess Parade of Homes that Ashley went to Street of Dreams that Suzannah went to Suzannah’s blog posts from previous Street of Dreams events: 2015, 2016, and 2017 Walk-in pantry with hidden door in cabinets The angled sliding door treatment Suzannah saw Some of Suzannah’s photos from the show this year: here and here You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	26 Jun 2018	Ep 27: Design, Make, & Live: Powder Bathrooms	00:38:26
Most half bathrooms or powder baths are not too exciting or pretty to look at right away. But they’re often used by guests or you, all the time, so might as well express your style in them! They can have function issues, too, like small sinks and no cabinets. Plus, updating a powder bathroom is a GREAT way to dip your toes into DIY projects or just do a quick, easy, fun update to a space you use a lot! Ashley and Suzannah have experience redoing several bathrooms and half-baths and share some great budget-friendly and custom-look project ideas! Projects and resources we mentioned: Easy half bathroom update: Suzannah’s faux chair rail look Suzannah’s faux wallpaper project and how it looked when she painted over it Suzannah’s 90’s home $391 powder bath total makeover (and video about that lightening-fast bathroom project) Suzannah’s palm leaf removable wallpaper and chair rail project Ashley’s modern powder bath vanity round-up Plus, we talk through the elements you can change in a powder bath to update it, from most to least intense/expensive: cabinet/vanity, flooring, backsplash/wall, lighting, mirror, paint, and decor. Here’s Ashley’s cute DIY vanity light tutorial and the kit by Grand Brass. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: Suzannah is @suzannahstanley Ashley is @biggerthanthethreeofus The podcast is @yourhomestorypodcast We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	12 Jan 2021	Ep 157: Mindfully Declutter and Organize with Zestful Design	00:31:23
This episode is an interview with Kira from Zestful Design on what it means to mindfully declutter and organize. We chat about what over-owning is, how to decide if you really need multiple items of one kind, what to do about family heirlooms and more. From systematic reduction to Marie Kondo and how to build decision making skills, you’ll leave the episode today feeling more empowered to start organizing and decluttering at home. Links to some of the things we covered: Zestful Designs You Can Do Anything For 15 Minutes Old guitar as a shelf An old piano doubling as a liquor bar Upcycled globes as lights Ways to repurpose things You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	06 Feb 2018	Ep 7: How We Live vs. How We Want a Space to Look	00:30:58
We cover the age-old question of decorating a beautiful home vs. creating a comfortable home that fits the way you live. How to determine how you live in a space? Challenges in smaller vs. larger spaces? How do you want the space to look? We cover issues like hiding cords, storing toys, dealing with lots of books, and more! Some inspirations we mentioned: Nesting with Grace lego closet Ashley’s DIY Loft in Closet Ashley’s cord hiding solution Write a review of the show to be entered in the $250 Framebridge giveaway! Ends 2/13, continental US only. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram. Suzannah is @suzannahstanley and Ashley is @biggerthanthethreeofus. We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	24 Jul 2018	Ep 31: Exterior Home Maintenance	00:30:53
We will be the first to admit that keeping up with the exterior of the home can be daunting. It feels like we never have enough time to get the interior how we want it, and then you want me to keep up with the exterior too? Today, we are breaking down what actually needs to be done on the outside of our homes, how often to do it, and what season works best to do it in. Make sure to download the printable outdoor home maintenance checklist to keep on top of it all. In this episode, we chatted specifically about: Power washing and how you can really make a big impact with this one tool. Ashley has this one (affiliate link) and really likes it. We both got crazy with our dryer vents and Suzannah even documented her dryer vent situation. Ashley changed her back patio mulch to river rock and has never looked back. It’s a great alternative to mulch as you don’t have to replace it each year. Gutter guard installation isn’t hard. Use Ashley’s tutorial on installing gutter guards if you have trees that drop their leaves in your gutters in the fall. Exterior Checklist - Get your free downloadable exterior maintenance checklist and start taking care of your exterior. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: Suzannah is @suzannahstanley Ashley is @biggerthanthethreeofus The podcast is @yourhomestorypodcast We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	28 Aug 2018	Ep 36: Design, Make, & Live: Hallways	00:27:12
Do you have a dark and dingy hallway? Or, a downstairs hallway that is lacking function? It doesn’t have to be! We have great ideas to update, makeover, and better utilize your hallway so it’s beautiful as well as functional. In today’s show, we talked about: Ashley’s hallway makeover that includes DIY photo mats with a travel gallery. Suzannah’s hallway in her previous house & cute $20 lights Our Fifth House - How to utilize a hallway desk area. Young House Love’s Faux Moulding Tutorial. Room For Tuesday’s color-blocked hallway DIY project. Awesome chair rail hallway inspiration. Miranda’s cactus wallpaper in her hallway You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: Suzannah is @suzannahstanley Ashley is @biggerthanthethreeofus The podcast is @yourhomestorypodcast We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	16 Jun 2020	Ep 127: Healthy Home Expert interview	00:49:07
Indoor air and water quality can have a huge impact on our health! But we don’t think about them most of the time, except maybe when buying a new home, or during a pandemic. We had an expert on the podcast this week and learned so much!! Including some great FREE things you can do to improve indoor air quality, plus some interesting things to think about regarding solid vs. engineered wood flooring and bulk size personal care products. Links to check out: Caroline Blazovsky on Instagram Caroline’s site, the Healthy Home Expert Examinair.com, where you can order test kits You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	31 Mar 2020	Ep 116: What to Expect When Replacing a Roof	00:28:29
Roof replacement sounds expensive, slow, and scary. Suzannah just went through the process on her historic home’s 3-layered roof with lots of pitch changes and valleys, and it was a little complicated, but she’s breaking it down to demystify the roof replacing process! From getting bids to choosing colors to living with a roof under construction, and more! Here’s the shingle company, colors, and gallery Suzannah chose from (she went with Driftwood) You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	05 Jan 2018	Ep 3: How to Identify Your Home Style	00:34:24
Learn how and why to define your home style. Some questions we discuss: why pick a style? Why not just collect and decorate with all the stuff you like? Are style quizzes worth the time? (Some we recommend: My Domaine home style, HGTV home style, My Domaine Spirit Pattern. Also, Home Edit Guides to home styles.) How much is dictated by the house vs. by your style coming into it? Some Instagram accounts that work with their home age/style: Grit and Polish, Emily Netz, Francois et Moi, Ashley @ The Gold Hive. We also talk about narrowing down which of your favorite styles will work in your home, and defining style by designer instead of just general aesthetic (examples: Amber Interiors, Studio McGee). Write a review of the show to be entered in the $250 Framebridge giveaway! Ends 2/13, continental US only. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram. Suzannah is @suzannahstanley and Ashley is @biggerthanthethreeofus. We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	14 Jan 2020	Ep 105: Home decor trends for 2020	00:38:52
You guys have loved the trend episodes over the past two years, so we thought we check back in on those trends and then forecast what will be HOT for 2020! We hope you are ready to see some new trends this year, because we hear that warmer colors, boucle and plaster details will be coming on strong. Tune in to hear more about these as well as the debate on subway tile, Biophillic design, and more! ELLE Decor 2020 design trends Original House Beautiful article about grandmillenial style and Emma Bazilian’s Instagram Boucle dining chair and Boucle Statement Chair Ashley from Arrows and Bow Dining Room Paint Color House Beautiful UK article on 2020 trends in the living room Gwen from The Makerista and specifically, her recent laundry room makeover Erin Kestenbaum Ashley’s bathroom Velvet headboard DIY Curved plaster range hood in Jenny Komenda’s kitchen MyDomaine: trends going out in 2020 Apartment Therapy 2020 trends You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	28 Apr 2020	Ep 120: Lauren Liess design books + fave episodes from other design/home podcasts	00:33:11
Back when we did episode 72 about our favorite design books, we knew we’d love designer and blogger Lauren Liess’s new book Down to Earth and her now-classic Habitat. We talk about our fave parts of both this week, plus share our top few design/decor/home improvement-related podcast episodes from other podcasts. Links we talked about: Habitat by Lauren Liess Down to Earth by Lauren Liess The Daily Edit Podcast: Timeless style with Tara Dennis The Daily Edit Podcast: Choosing Art with Pip Brett A Well-Designed Business, Ep 456: Custom-Made vs Ready-Made Window Treatments Dear Alice: What’s Below Your Feet: Flooring Build Your House Yourself University A Beautiful Mess Podcast : Three Things That Make Our Homes Happier A Beautiful Mess Podcast: Self Help Books That Changed Our Lives You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	01 May 2018	Ep 19: Minimalism	00:32:50
“Minimalism” is an aspirational term for many of us… but hey, what does it mean, is it realistic, and will it bring us happiness? We talk about Marie Kondo’s books and philosophy for reducing clutter in your home and wardrobe, plus the documentary Minimalism and why our culture is pointing some of us to this extreme. Resources mentioned (contains affiliate links): The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things Capsule wardrobe background Marie Kondo will have a series on Neftlix soon, too! You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram. Suzannah is @suzannahstanley and Ashley is @biggerthanthethreeofus. We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	25 Feb 2020	Ep 111: Ashley's Bedroom with Dark Paint and Crown	00:32:43
Ashley went BOLD with a recent design choice: she painted all the walls of her bedroom true black and added black crown molding. It took some getting used to but now she’s so glad she made the leap! Tune in to hear how she decided to do this big change, dealing with a room that’s actually too big, Ashley and Luke’s first experience installing crown molding, and more. Resources mentioned: Home equity line of credit (HELOC) info Ashley’s black bedroom reveal Ashley’s pre-black paint bedroom reveal Ashley’s dark green living room You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	31 Jul 2018	Ep 32: Plant Care	00:35:57
Whether you’re Team Real Plants or open to faux ones, too, this episode will help you pick which plants should go where and how to decorate with and around them! Our top 10 easy-to-care-for houseplants: Sansevieria : AKA Snake Plant / Mother-in-law’s tongue Philodendron : AKA Pothos ZZ Plant: AKA Zamioculas Zamifolia Hoya Rubber Plant Agave or Aloe Fiddle Leaf Fig Pilea: AKA Peppermoides Ficus Jade Resources we mentioned: Ashley’s post on how to water/bathe a fiddle leaf fig Designer Anna Bode on Instagram Turns out a ficus does flower, and even produce a fig fruit, in some conditions! Read more here. Here’s the plant food that Ashley’s been using. You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: Suzannah is @suzannahstanley Ashley is @biggerthanthethreeofus The podcast is @yourhomestorypodcast We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	19 Oct 2021	Ep 191: Progress at the Family Cabin	00:19:09
It's all about the family cabin this week. Click to see links and photos!
	05 Nov 2019	Ep 95: Breaking down barriers to DIY	00:35:44
It can feel like there are so many barriers to DIY projects and home renovating in general, but we believe that not all barriers need to block you from doing what you want to your home. Ashley and Suzannah are sharing their thoughts (and skills--they differ in what they are good at) about DIY projects that are good to start with, how project costs grow, learning and having access to the right tools, and more. You are going to leave this episode with at least one of your barriers knocked down! In this show, we chatted about: Ep 18: Design, Make, & Live: Guest Bedrooms An article on when you need a permit for a home project. How @savoring_home finds 30 minutes a day to give love to her house even with busy toddlers. @makingprettyspaces and @angelarosehome are two amazing women DIYers who inspire us with their power tools and workshops You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	05 Feb 2019	Ep 56: Deep Dive: Couches	00:37:01
There’s so much to consider when making a long-term purchase. Today, we are helping you out with 6 questions to ask yourself when you are looking to buy a new sofa! We chat about function, dimensions, lounge-worthy or more for looks, fabric, budget, and style. Plus, you’ll hear the quirky piece that Ashley added to her patio and what Suzannah is currently sitting on at her desk. We talked about: Function Pull-out bed Sectional Two- or three-seater Dimensions 32-40” deep 6-8 feet long 15-20” seat height Lounge-worthy or Firm Down or foam cushions (soft seat or firm) Cushions that can flip Fabric (good for spills?) Budget Smaller Budget - Ikea and Target Middle - West Elm and Article Upper Budget - Crate and Barrel and Restoration Hardware Styles (ie. Midcentury, Chesterfield, Rolled arms, etc.) Bev from Room Sauce sofa reviews Sofa Squad by Apartment Therapy You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.
	12 May 2020	Ep 122: How to avoid boring design	00:26:53
As fun as it is to follow decor trends and see them popping up at affordable price points, there’s something really special about putting in the time and thought to create a home that reflects you and your family. In today’s episode, we walk you through different ideas to help you create a home that truly is one of a kind. Links we mentioned: A sneak peek at the vintage chairs Ashley is planning on having recovered Favorites for unique home tours and fresh inspiration: Architectural Digest, Country Living home tours, Martha Stewart, Rue Magazine, Domino Ep 29 on Shopping Vintage Online Ep 24 on Buying and selling on Facebook, Craigslist, and more. Ep 79 on: You have a cookie cutter house... where to start and what to do if you want something different? Suzannah’s post on estate sales. Ashley post with favorite sources for vintage rugs Ashley’s post about how to search for vintage rugs online Suzannah’s post on 3 ways to shop for vintage rugs on a budget You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
	13 Nov 2018	Ep 47: Modern Christmas Decorating Ideas	00:32:16
Both Ashley and Suzannah love the holidays and Christmas decor, but stay away from going overboard. We share ideas for how you can infuse the Christmas spirit in your home without it feeling overwhelming or compromising your personal style. We talk through elements like natural evergreen pieces, ornaments, stockings, Christmas tree skirts and collars, gift wrap, and more--we have ideas for you! Inspiration images we mentioned: Evergreen garlands down the center of a table Francois et Moi’s Insta-famous evergreen garland in archway Wreaths on a patio outside Christmas tree collar that adds presence Pretty brown paper minimal gift wrap Decorative row of wood houses You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast We’d love to hear your questions and thoughts! Join our Facebook group here and email us at yourhomestorypodcast@gmail.com.

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