Home Design Chat with Nancy

Deron Rensen, Senior Area Sales Manager with Monogram , was Nancy’s guest this week.  Are you wondering what the differences are between GE, Monogram, Profile and Cafe appliances?  Deron explained how these appliances differ.  Deron also described the Hearth Oven, previously named the Pizza Oven, what the benefits are and how the Hearth Oven completes your kitchen. If you are remode...

Nancy interviewed Jenn Walsh, a holistic healer specializeing in trauma, addiction and mental illness. As a Certified Integrative Health Coach and a Reiki Master Practitioner,  Jenn utilizes natural resources provided by Mother Earth, Energy and Intuitive guidance to heal energy discrepancies that create physical, emotional and spiritual imbalance. Listen to this podcast to learn more about h...

Nancy hasn't done an original podcast in 4 months, but this week she got in front of her microphone to explain what she has been doing lately.   Nancy describes the benefits of Hospice of the Valley and what you should know before you need them for a loved one. Life is short - enjoy the time to be with someone you love. This podcast sponsored by  Premier Lighting Intro music “On my...

Nancy’s guest this week is Kirk Bianchi, a Master of the Southwest, owns Bianchi Design, an environmental architecture and conceptual design firm that expresses the outdoors as a living art form. they create surprising and beautiful outdoor environments for luxury homeowners who refuse to live in the mundane. Our designs sing without making a sound because artful living is about enjoying life...

Most people don’t really know the important role architects play in a remodel or new construction.  Nick Tsontakis, owner of Tsontakis Architecture, chats with Nancy about what homeowners should expect from the initial meeting with their architect to the completion stage.   Nick explains what to look for when interviewing an architect, what drawings to expect and what role the archi...

List to The Best of Home Design Chat with Nancy.  This was a fun podcast so I’m re-publishing it. Candy Lesher, Culinary Professional, and Nancy reviewed all the popular countertop appliances that clutter your kitchen.  Which ones get a thumbs up and which ones get a thumbs down. What’s Candy’s favorite appliance that should shouldn’t live without. How many appliances do the same task? G...

Nancy chatted with Kym Davis CKD, CBD who is a seasoned professional designer with Premier Kitchen & Bath.  Listen to this podcast to find out if your kitchen is a well-designed functional kitchen, or do you need to change a few things.  They compared the old designs with the new up-to-date ideas found in today’s kitchens.  What’s in and what’s out for the best working kitchens....

Nancy chatted with Jem Funk, lighting Diva and interior designer at Premier Lighting in Scottsdale. Jem explained her role at Premier Lighting  and what changes she has seen in the world of lighting in the last 5 years. Do you know what impact LED has had on the traditional design and how integrated lighting systems work?  Jem answers these questions and explains how lighting effects you...

Judith Brown, Co-owner of Phase 1 Electronics, is concerned about your security and how you can protect your family. She chatted with Nancy about camera surveillance, security systems, and different ways to feel secure in your home. By the way, Phase 1 Electronics just installed a security system in Nancy’s home.  You can’t put a price on peace of mind. This podcast sponsored by  Premier...

Are you getting a restful sleep at night?  It could be that your bedroom walls are the wrong color causing you to wake up tired. Dede Radford, a DunnEdwards color expert, chatted with Nancy about the best & worse colors for your bedroom, so before you decide to repaint, this podcast will help you decide what the best restful color will be for you.  This podcast sponsored by  Pre...

Because we don’t remodel our homes on a yearly basis, knowing what to do and when to do it is overwhelming, but having a knowledgeable and experienced general contractor to run the project is extremely important.   Tim Larson, owner of La Casa Builders, chatted with Nancy about the sequential steps in remodeling your home and how your project can go smoothly.  A good project manager...

Kym Davis, Premier Kitchen & Bath, and Nancy chatted about the history of the bathrooms of the 20th century and compared the bathrooms of the 50’s to today’s modern bathrooms.    Kym relates a story about the Kohler family and how their business started.   This podcast sponsored by  Premier Lighting Intro music “On my way” by Kevin Macleod This podcast originally aired...

Frank Cunningham, founder of Durango Stone, knows more about stone than anyone I know.  Frank and Nancy chatted about how Frank got into the stone business many years ago training with craftsman in Europe. Frank talks about the many quarries he owns, processing stone, the different kinds of stone and where they come from.   Frank is a plethora of information and a fantastic educator on t...

Chris Diamond, owner of Hogfish Studios,  shares idea on how to protect your computers, smartphones & tablets from being hacked and scammed.  Chris and Nancy work together on all Nancy's sites and podcasts and has done a great job in keeping her sights safe. If you want to be more aware of how to keep people from taking over your computer with malware, ransomware & more, listen t...

Charles Holquin, Manager of Galleria of Stone AZ at the time of this podcast, was Nancy's guest.  Charles explains what sets Galleria of Stone's granite and marble from all the other suppliers, also, finishes, pricing, caring for your granite/marble, and much more. All Galleria of Stone slabs are bookmatched on all sides,  which makes for the most beautiful patterns.  This podcast s...

Saeed Aslam, owner of Alyshaan Fine Rugs,  is Nancy's guest.  Saeed is an expert on Rugs and their history.  He shares tips on how to care for your fine rug. Many rugs are heirlooms that are passed on from generation to generation.  They should not be abused since they are not replaceable.    Know what to do and what not to do so your precious rug will last. Rember, y...

The future is now. Do you know how to automate your home so you can adjust the thermostat, turn off the lights, control your drapes, lock the doors and more?  Buzz Jensen with Desert Valley AV chatted with Nancy about what’s new in the world of home technology.   Buzz loves to explain what we don’t know and what will work with his clients to make their home compatible and function f...

Nancy is taking some time off due to a family emergency.  Please enjoy this podcast which was originally published May 5, 2019 Tony Couch, Territory Sales Manager with SubZero Wolf – Scottsdale, was Nancy’s guest. Tony and Nancy discussed the advantages and components of the outdoor kitchen, and why everyone should have a second kitchen.  Tony discusses the different appliances available...

We all love Foodtrucks and Farmers Markets, but do we really know what Mobile Vendors are all about and what goes on behind the scenes?   Dan Hugo, President of the Nevada Mobile Vendors Association, explains the business of mobile vending and why he started the association.   If you are thinking of having your own mobile vending business, you have to listen to this. This podca...

We all wish we could be organized by using a magic wand, but as we all know that doesn't work.   Nancy's guest this week is Rachel Winter, owner Happy Home Organizers. Rachel has been helping people declutter, get organized and help you pack and unpack to relocate to another home for years.  She had many hints and ideas on how you can get organized or have her do it for you.  ...

If you enjoy cooking and catering parties or hiring caterers for your events, you have to listen to this podcast.   Dona Kay Jensen of Dona Delivers is Nancy's guest this week.  Dona gives suggestions to make  your events successful, but at the end of the day it's a lot of work.   Dona talks about how to plan the menu, what equipment you will need and how to present the fa...

Nancy's guest this week is Kirk Bianchi, a Master of the Southwest.  Kirk and Nancy chatted about his thoughts and ideas about beautiful backyard designs, his background and the importance of the complete design complimenting the home and integrating the design into nature.   We talked about the backyard trends, how they have changed over the years and how he designs with passion.&n...

Lori Ann Harnish, independent ambassador with Boisset Wines, talked with Nancy about Wine, Wine, Wine.  Listen to our conversation and you will learn the differences in wine, the most popular wines, the temperatures of wine, why the glass matters, and why swirl your wine.   LoriAnn is an expert on wine so grab a glass of your favorite and listen to this podcast. This podcast sponsor...

If you are like me, you would rather have your walls painted by a professional.  Mike Wells, the painter guru, chatted with Nancy about everything to know about painting the inside of your home before you hire a professional painter or paint yourself.   Know where to start, the different kinds of paint, the finishes of the paint and what to put where.  This is information every...

Everyone wants to entertain outside and show everyone their great outdoor kitchen.  Tony Couch, Territory Sales Manager with SubZero Wolf - Scottsdale, was Nancy's guest. Tony discussed the advantages and components of the outdoor kitchen, and why everyone should have a second kitchen.  Tony also discussed the different appliances available for outdoor use. This podcast sponsored by&nbsp...