Best Chipandjoannagaines Podcasts (2025)

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Ep #116: Beat the Overwhelm: Kitchen and Bath Design with Torrco Design Center 40:44

6M ago40:44

40:44

Tile, sinks and faucets - a kitchen and bath renovation can be so overwhelming! Today I’m joined by Emily and Dawn of Torrco Design Center, who reveal how having the right team behind you can take the overwhelm out of the process. They also provide some great tips and best practices for accomplishing the next renovation project you tackle in your h…

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Ep #115: Sleep Smarter: Your Personalized Sleep Solution with Bob Zukowski 36:07

7M ago36:07

36:07

Did you know that there’s actually a science behind getting a good night’s sleep on the proper mattress? In this episode, Bob Zukowski of Custom Sleep Technology is here to share what you need to know about the benefits of a real custom mattress! Bob is President and Co-Founder of Custom Technology, and he ha 23 years of experience in the mattress …

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Ep #114: Matchmaking for Your Dream Home Design Team with The Renovation Concierge 41:53

7M ago41:53

41:53

Are you tackling a home design or renovation project and feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of moving parts and professionals involved? If so, you may need a renovation matchmaker to simplify the process! Enter today’s expert guest, Julie Potack, founder of The Renovation Concierge, who is here to make your renovation journey smoother. Julie e…

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Ep #113: Pulling Back the Curtain on window treatments: Everything you need to know with Bumble Bee Blinds 35:28

8M ago35:28

35:28

Are you feeling lost when it comes to window treatments? Overwhelmed by all the options for your home? Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on window treatments with expert Betsy Smyth from Bumble Bee Blinds! Betsy is also an interior designer with her own design firm, but she really saw a need in the marketplace to help people solve their window …

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Ep #112: Overcoming Self Doubt in Your Home Design - A Client Experience 28:54

8M ago28:54

28:54

How do you go from overwhelm to ease when you’re tackling a brand-new home design project in a new home in the suburbs? In this episode, you’ll meet my client Virginia as she shares how her and I did it together with my signature room service. I hope this conversation gives you the insight and inspiration for your own home! Is there’s something Vir…

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Ep #111: Let’s “Get Neat with Lisa”! Home organization 101 39:42

9M ago39:42

39:42

Are you ready to get your home organized this Fall? Setting boundaries is essential, and that’s why I’m thrilled to introduce our first expert guest of the new season, Lisa Trigsted of Get Neat with Lisa! Lisa grew up the oldest of 7 kids in beautiful Idaho. It was her parents who installed a “work before play” work ethic in her.This skill plus her…

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Ep #110: Fall Kickoff: Discover the unique design service created for YOU! 23:40

9M ago23:40

23:40

As the saying goes, “It’s Fall Y’all”, and that means a new season of The Welcome Home to the Suburbs Podcast is here! In this special Fall kickoff episode, I give you a sneak peek at what we’ll have for you this season, and I share the ways in which I’ve designed my business to be different, in order to offer a design service specially curated for…

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Ep #109: That’s a Wrap! See you in the Fall 5:06

1y ago5:06

5:06

The 2024 Spring Season has now officially wrapped up after our amazing interview last week with Lily Lou’s Aroma’s, but we’ll be picking things back up this Fall! We don’t want you to be forgetting about us over the summer, so make sure to join our email list as we’ll be sharing about certain topics you may have missed from the last 100-plus episod…

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Ep #108: Lily Lou’s Aromas: An Illuminating Entrepreneurial Journey 28:53

1y ago28:53

28:53

Have you ever heard the expression “you can’t have the rainbow without the rain?” Today you’ll meet a very special guest and hear about how she has created her very own incredible rainbow! At just 10 years old, Lily leads Lily Lou's Aroma's, a business dedicated to creating eco-friendly self-care products with delightful scents. From scented candle…

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Ep #107: Client Spotlight: How Lisa went from Overwhelmed to Overjoyed 42:27

1y ago42:27

42:27

As the saying goes, the proof is in the pudding – and I’m serving you some pudding today! In this episode, you’ll meet my very special guest, Lisa, who happens to be one of my clients that used my digital design services (for all 9 rooms in her home)! You’ll hear Lisa’s story of moving to the town that I live in with her family and how she had alre…

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Ep #106: HOME STYLING, Take your Home from Drab to Fab! 19:22

1y ago19:22

19:22

Are you ready to take your home from drab to fab? Today I share how you can transform it easily, and in a way that will give you an instant “HGTV effect” like you’ve ever had before! If there’s something I shared today that resonated most with you, or that you are going to try in your own home? If so, I want to hear about it! You can DM me on Insta…

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Ep #105: Everything You Need to Know About Sofas with Couch.com 48:21

1y ago48:21

48:21

It’s the central part of any living space and one of the biggest investments in your home furnishing. That’s right, today we’re talking about sofas today with our expert guest, Alex Back! Alex is the founder and CEO of Couch.com, an innovative new online platform designed to help match customers with their perfect new couches. Formerly, he was the …

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Ep #104: Making a Home with Katie from Stripes and Whimsy 42:33

1y ago42:33

42:33

There’s no one more versed at moving than a military family, and today’s special guest knows this very well! In this episode, I’m joined by Katie Vail of the blog Stripes and Whimsy, and we talk all things moving – not just locations, but also what to consider with the style of home you are moving to. She also reveals why DIY takes guts, and you’ll…

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Ep #103: Feel Confident in Your OWN Style with Kate Taylor 56:03

1y ago56:03

56:03

Today we’re discussing one of the most common things I hear, which is finding your OWN style! In this episode I’m joined by Kate Taylor, as she reveals how style has nothing to do with your wallet and everything to do with confidence. There’s a bridge between fashion and home, and your style has similarities with both, which you’ll learn all about …

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Ep #102: Transitioning from City to Suburbs: Real Estate Insights with the ‘Subway to Suburbs’ Realtor Amanda Tarter 34:33

1+ y ago34:33

34:33

I might be known as your ‘City to Suburbs Interior Designer’, but today’s guest is known as your ‘Subway to Suburbs’ Realtor! Amanda Tarter is an experienced real estate professional who exudes the same fresh energy as her home city of Manhattan. She is personable, professional and dedicated, working diligently for her clients. First-time buyers es…

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Ep #101: Using Moss Art to Bring the Beauty of Nature Indoors 33:47

1+ y ago33:47

33:47

For today’s episode we’re bringing the outdoors in, as my special guest helps others introduce natural moss art into a variety of commercial and residential spaces! Lindsay Scherr Burgess is the Founder and Moss Boss of Green Wallscapes, a company that brings spaces to life with no-hassle preserved moss walls, logos, lettering and art. She has done…

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Ep #100: Beyond the Hype: Unpacking the Biggest Trends of 2024 21:36

1+ y ago21:36

21:36

This is a very special milestone for Welcome Home to the Suburbs as it’s our 100 episode! Today I want to talk about something that’s been on my mind, and that’s TRENDS, or the 5-letter word that I like to call the four letter word. What does this mean? You’ll find out all about it in this brand-new episode as I share the good, the bad and the ugly…

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Ep #99: Q&A Time: Revamp Your Home in 2024! 23:55

1+ y ago23:55

23:55

Can you believe it’s already 2024? We’ve now entered the fourth year of Welcome Home to the Suburbs, and to kick it off I’m answering some of the questions that I get asked the most often by people in my DMs and my clients! I hope this episode serves as a reminder that it’s a brand-new year and you can do something fresh and new in your home. I’m h…

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Ep #98: From Heirloom to Art with Shana Novak 28:46

1+ y ago28:46

28:46

Feeling sentimental? If so, you’re going to want to listen to what today’s guest, Shana Novak (aka “The Heirloomist”) has to say! In this episode, she reveals how to preserve your cherished memories in the most artful way, and as a sentimentalist myself, I was very excited to learn from Shana. Shana Novak is an established commercial still life pho…

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Ep #97: Color Conscious Living with Mehnaz Khan 35:15

1+ y ago35:15

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In today’s episode, we’re getting color conscious! My guest Mehnaz Khan is here to talk about the impact of using color in your home, and as you’ll find out, color also has a big effect on YOU as well as your home! Mehnaz Khan is an RIDQC certified professional residential interior designer with a focus on creating positive psychological spaces. Sh…

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Ep #96: Haute Couture Wallpaper with Molly Borman 42:59

1+ y ago42:59

42:59

Do you love couture? Have you ever thought about putting it on your walls? After today’s episode with my special guest, you just might want to make this your next home project! Molly Borman is the founder of Housewife Essentials, a wallpaper company based in Detroit. She is passionate about the power of great design, color and of course, couture. I…

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Ep #95: Using Pattern In Your Space 37:19

1+ y ago37:19

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I know it sounds scary, but today we are talking about how to use pattern in your home! My guest is the very talented Lead Keggi from Coastl Design, and she’s an artist who’s developed a series of amazing (and affordable!) designs that you can use. We promise you that pattern isn’t scary, and that you absolutely CAN do it! Leah Keggi creates modern…

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Ep #94: The Secret to an Organized Home 40:10

1+ y ago40:10

40:10

Want to know what the BIG secret is to have an organized home? Today’s guest is Margo Staten of Be Good to Yourself by Margo, and she’s got the answers for you! Margo likes to motivate and empower women to improve their quality of life by creating a relaxing home environment, and she says every woman deserves a clean and tidy home she can be proud …

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Ep #93: The Do's and Dont's of Home Renovation 1:07:02

1+ y ago1:07:02

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This episode is an eye-opening one, and an important topic, as I’m joined by home renovation expert Gabriella Milgrom to discuss the do’s and don’t’s of home renovation! Gabriella is an accredited interior designer and professional project manager who’s been in the design and construction industry for nearly 15 years, designing multi-million dollar…

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Ep #92: E-DESIGN IS HERE TO STAY 49:22

1+ y ago49:22

49:22

Today, I want to talk about what I was frustrated by with design. The intimidation, the overwhelm, the thought that design services are expensive (and more!) is what I’ve heard for years, but a few years back I had a lightbulb moment and embraced online and virtual design services, or “E-design.” In this episode, you’re not only going to hear about…

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Ep #91: White and Faded: Deeper Than Decorating with Janet Parrella-Van Den Berg 37:47

1+ y ago37:47

37:47

To kick off this brand-new season of the podcast, I’m excited to bring you my conversation with Janet Parrella-Van Den Berg, as we talk design and she shares what you will find in her incredible book that is just launching, White and Faded: Restoring Beauty in Your Home and Life! Born and raised in Holland, Janet Parrella-Van Den Berg has been pain…

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Ep #90: What’s Hiding in Your Mattress? 33:53

2y ago33:53

33:53

Do you know what’s hiding in your mattress? It might be more than you think! We spend up to one-third of our lives on our mattress, so this is a topic I really wanted to talk about on the podcast, and today’s expert guest has a lot of good information to share. Barry A. Cik is founder and Technical Director of Naturepedic, a manufacturer of award-w…

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Ep #89: Transform Your Home Using Decorative Paint 38:01

2+ y ago38:01

38:01

In the words of today’s guest, anything can be painted, and she is here to today to share how this is possible in your world too! Shelly Denning is an Interior Decorative Painter who works with homeowners, decorators and designers to create unique finishes for walls, floors, ceilings and furniture. Shelly has been painting for over 30 years, crafti…

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Ep #88: Stuck decorating your home? Here’s WHY… 16:52

2+ y ago16:52

16:52

Are you wondering why you still have empty rooms in your home? You’re not alone, but I’m here to tell you that it’s more mind over matter than you think! In this episode, I’m diving into the role that your thoughts will play in the process of designing the rooms in your home, and how to identify those thoughts or beliefs that may be holding you bac…

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Ep #87: An Architect’s Perspective on Home Design 21:58

2+ y ago21:58

21:58

It’s been said that architecture is about trying to make the world a little more like our dreams, which is why I’m so excited today to bring you the perspective of a residential architect on home design and renovations projects! My special guest is Heidi Bolyard, an architect who has worked with more than 750 families to eliminate frustrations in t…

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Ep #86: 2023: Bringing you help for your design journey 18:42

2+ y ago18:42

18:42

It’s 2023! I want to wish you a very Happy New Year, and to welcome you to the third year of this podcast. Today I’ll be kicking it off right by sharing with you how I’ll be approaching 2023, and to give you a glimpse of the wide-ranging services that I am offering moving forward to help you in your own home design journey! Are you part of my commu…

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Ep #85: 10 Simple Tips for Curing the Post-“Holiday Hangover”! 12:18

2+ y ago12:18

12:18

The holidays are over, and I’m betting it was a busy time in your home, but what happens now? In keeping with the spirit of last week’s episode where I shared my best hacks for preparing for the holidays, today I want to bring you 10 simple tips for curing this post-holiday “hangover” now that the guests are gone, the lights are down, and the Chris…

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Ep #84: 5 Hacks for Getting Guest-Ready This Holiday Season 16:09

2+ y ago16:09

16:09

If you’re listening to this episode on the day that it airs, you’ve got 5 days until Christmas, and I’ve got 5 easy hacks to get you guest-ready this holiday season! If you have family and guests coming to your home during this time, you are going to really enjoy this simple (but so effective!) hacks that I share with you today. I hope this episode…

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Ep #83: Encore Episode: Festive Feels Good! 31:27

2+ y ago31:27

31:27

It’s that time of year, the holidays are here, and festive feels good! Last year at this time, we released an episode with Caryn Fleming of Curated Life that had some great tips and tricks for having a really stylish holiday in your home, and I wanted to share it with you again. Caryn has always been obsessed with interiors, specializing in changin…

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Ep #82: Empty Rooms in Your House? Heres' the Solution! 18:37

2+ y ago18:37

18:37

Do you have empty rooms in your home, and you’re getting stressed and overwhelmed at just the thought of decorating them? Not to worry, it’s really about mind over matter more than you think! I wanted to dedicate an episode to something that runs through my philosophy on design to help make the process of decorating those empty rooms as fun and str…

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Ep #81: The Art of Living with White with Chrissie Rucker 37:12

2+ y ago37:12

37:12

Have you been afraid to use white in your home? Today’s guest is the amazing Chrissie Rucker, founder of The White Company, who is here to share how white is both versatile and beautiful, along with the ways that you can approach using it in your home! Chrissie founded The White Company in 1994. Today the company, which began life as a small mail-o…

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Ep #80: Encore Episode: How to use Vintage Decor in your home 26:58

2+ y ago26:58

26:58

Today I have a special encore episode for you with Elizabeth Daniel, which was popular one that we received a lot of positive feedback about when it originally aired in June 2021! I saw Elizabeth featured on CBS Sunday Morning and I wanted to introduce her to you, as I think what she has to share is so interesting. As they say, one man’s trash is a…

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Ep #79: Mindfulness & the Corporate Mom with Aimee G. 49:39

2+ y ago49:39

49:39

Are you ready to learn my favorite mindset tool to reach your goals faster? This is one of the most powerful tools you’ll ever learn, and in this episode, I’m so pleased to have my guest Aimee Greczmiel here to share her thoughts and expertise with us. Aimee is a former Fortune 500 VP who has taken her passion for mentoring and personal growth to h…

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Ep #78: Supermom Syndrome and How to Conquer it 53:02

2+ y ago53:02

53:02

Alright Moms, I want you to hang up your capes for a minute as you listen to this episode! The “Supermom Syndrome” is a very real thing, and today’s special guest is here to share her expertise on it and explain how default parenting, the mental load and mom shaming are holding women back, and what we can start to do about these things right now. L…

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Ep #77: Encore Episode: The Psychology of Home and Impact on Creativity 46:22

2+ y ago46:22

46:22

As the quote goes, “the creative adult is the child who survived.” Today is a special encore of one of our most listened to episodes, with architect and author Donald Rattner, where we’re talking all about creative space in your home. Even if you don’t consider yourself “a creative”, he’ll reveal how creativity is within each and every one of us. D…

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Ep #76: See You in The Kitchen: Pro Tips for Cooking & Entertaining 48:40

2+ y ago48:40

48:40

If you’ve been following me for any amount of time, you know that cooking is one of my favorite passions and hobbies. With summer just about over and school starting back up, I thought it would be the perfect time for us to talk about meal prep, how to get the kids involved in the kitchen, and ways to make cooking fun and easy for everyone in your …

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Ep #75: Designer Discounts: Myth vs Facts 16:44

3y ago16:44

16:44

Today I want to talk about what I’m calling a myth: designer discounts. Some of you may disagree, but this is something that has been on my mind as it’s come up in recent conversations that I’ve had with my clients. I want to use this episode as a reminder that when hiring a designer, it’s not just about discounts. Designers bring a lot to the tabl…

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Ep #74: How Our Homes Impact Our Mental Health 33:18

3y ago33:18

33:18

Today’s guest was quoted in Good Housekeeping Magazine, and I reached out as I really wanted to introduce her to you! Kate Ecke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of The Unconventional Therapists. The Unconventional Therapists is a boutique therapy practice disrupting the mental health paradigm. Kate is trained in EMDR, Functional…

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Ep #73: Bringing Hotel Life Home with Darcy Guttwein 39:07

3y ago39:07

39:07

Have you ever stayed at a hotel, and you just wanted to bring it all home? I’m so excited to bring you Darcy Guttwein, who is the expert in bringing those great things that we all enjoy in hotels into our home, because I’ve always been a proponent of that! Darcy Guttwein is a seasoned world traveler with a passion for lifestyle improvement. She has…

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Ep #72: Encore Episode: Finding your Style with Brittney Levine 40:00

3y ago40:00

40:00

Today I’m bringing you an encore episode of one of my favorite interviews I’ve done since starting this podcast, with Brittney Levine! You may know Brittney as she is on tv all the time and does amazing style and shopping segments, and in June 2020 we did a whole episode on how to find your style. So many people come to me and are confused about st…

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Ep #71: Decluttering: The House/Mind Connection 36:51

3y ago36:51

36:51

If your house is cluttered, it’s probably because your mind is a little cluttered too. I’m so excited to being bringing an expert, Julie Coraccio, on the show to help you clear the clutter - in all areas of your life! Julie an award-winning professional organizer, author, speaker, and certified life coach based in Wheeling, WV who works with people…

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Ep #70: From Cocktails to Mocktails: How to Master the Home Bar 41:26

3y ago41:26

41:26

From cocktails to mocktails, we have got you covered in this episode! Today we’re talking all about liquor, the home bar and entertaining, and I am looking forward to you meeting today’s guest who is here to share her expertise in this area with all of us. Megan Campbell started working in the alcohol industry in 2014, as a server in a dine-in movi…

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Ep #69: Raising Children as a Conscious Parent in Today’s World 40:10

3y ago40:10

40:10

Parenting is the hardest job in the world, but today’s expert guest is here to give his interesting perspective and practical tips for raising our children in today’s world, as a conscious and aware parent. Dr. Bob Saul has been guiding the physical, behavioral, and mental care of children for over 40 years. His Parental Awareness Threshold is a si…

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Ep #68: “Your Perfect Nursery” with Naomi Coe 45:24

3y ago45:24

45:24

What is one of the most fun (and joyful!) rooms to decorate in the house? If you’re like me, you said the nursery, which is why I’m looking forward to you meeting today’s guest, Naomi Coe. If you need to design a nursery or know someone who is in the process of setting one up, then you’re going to want to hear what Naomi has to say in this episode!…

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Ep #67: For Better or Worse: Purchasing a Home in Today’s Market 18:00

3y ago18:00

18:00

Hello City to Suburb Home Buyers! This episode is all for you, because there is a new attitude you need to take if you’re buying a new home and making the big move. It’s “For Better or For Worse”, and in this episode, I’ll explain what this means! When the market isn’t in your favor as a buyer, there are things you can do ahead of time to mentally …

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