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Should you project manage your home renovation? This week I interview my husband Daniel Rollston, and we talk about the five questions you need to ask yourself before deciding whether you should project manage your renovation. Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/38 Connect on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton This is a public episode. If you would like to dis...

If you’re in the midst of designing or decorating your Airbnb or holiday rental, then this episode is for you. I take a close look at the practical considerations of Airbnb design and share tips and tricks for creating a thoughtful and comfortable guest experience. Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/37 Connect on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton This is a p...

Have you started planning for 2021 yet? After recording the previous episode I went deep into planning for next year and so thought I’d share how I approach this in case it might help or inspire you in any way. Podcast shownotes:  https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/36 Connect on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wit...

As we’re fast approaching the end of the year I thought it might be interesting to look back on some of the biggest lessons that I’ve learnt this year. Podcast shownotes:  https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/35 Connect on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

If you want to make the right decisions when it comes to designing or decorating your dream home, this episode is for you. Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/34 Connect on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nataliewalton.substack.com

Elise Pioch Balzac is a designer and someone who features in my book Still: The Slow Home. In this episode Elise shares how she has grown her successful homewares business Maison Balzac, and how being still changed her life’s journey. Podcast shownotes:  https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/33 Connect on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton This is a public episode. If you would li...

We’re fast approaching that time of year when many of us will be receiving gifts - and some of them we won’t want. In today’s episode I share some strategies so you can navigate what can be a tricky situation before it’s too late. Podcast shownotes:  https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/32 Connect on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton This is a public episode. If you would like t...

Simone Mathews is an interior designer on a mission. She's had a prolific career designing and creating homes alongside her builder husband. Many know her through her much-loved former holiday home Soul of Gerringong, as well as her most recent project The Pause. Come listen to Simone's story, and some of the big lessons she's learnt along the way. Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/...

It’s so easy to make life more complicated than it needs to be. This is especially true when it comes to making decisions. In today’s episode I share how the answer to any problem is actually simple. I’ve broken this process down into three steps. I hope you find it helpful. Podcast shownotes:  https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/30 Connect on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton...

If you're interested in how to create a healthier home, or simple ways to be more sustainable with your interior design choices, come listen to this week's interview with interior designer Arabella McIntosh. Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/29 Connect on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with othe...

One of the best ways to make decision-making easier is to limit your choices. This idea can help you decide on everything from your home to your health.     Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/28 Connect on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visi...

Creative journeys can take many forms. Meet Kasturi Wren who is a lawyer and a writer, photographer and someone who creates a story in the form of a home. Come listen to her story. Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/27 Connect on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...

Our lives are in many ways a composite of our daily habits. Yet so often we aren't even aware of what they are. Today's episode focuses on how to be more intentional with your habits and make small but significant improvements in you life.  Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/26 Connect on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton This is a public episode. If you wou...

Kara Demmrich is an interior designer, serial renovator and well-known to many from her time on the TV series, The Block. Her journey is not what you might expect though, and on this week's episode she shares why she made the decision to pivot her career and some of the biggest lessons she's learnt while working in the interiors industry. Podcast shownotes:  https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/2...

If you feel like you're stuck in a cycle of not progressing with the areas of your life that you say are important to you, then this episode is for you. Podcast shownotes:  https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/24 Connect on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit n...

There are many paths to creativity. Come meet Kelly-Ann Baptiste , an interior stylist and designer at Pure Collected Living . Her journey began in Tobago and has taken her to give Olympic Games four times. But we met in The Styling Masterclass where her focus was on creating spaces rooted in minimalism, but with a timeless appeal. Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/23 Connec...

"How did you pluck up the courage to follow your dreams? Did it feel like you were taking risks during the process? Did you have to overcome any negative feedback as a designer? If so, how did you overcome that negativity?" Answering a listener's question in today's episode as it's something that many of us have had to ask ourselves at some point - do we want to continue the life we've been living...

Michelle Halford is an interiors stylist and writer known around the world for her beautifully curated Instagram feed @thedesignchaser which features images of her home in New Zealand. In this week's conversation, she shares her journey to creating her home, and some of the biggest lessons she's learnt along the way. Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/21 Connect on Instagram:...

One of the most challenging parts of being a creative is often knowing what you should charge for your product or service. But getting paid is what defines whether we have a career or a hobby. If you don't charge - and the right price - you're not going to make a living out of doing what you love. On this week's episode I focus on what underpins the foundation of a creative career, yet it's someth...

Louella Boîtel-Gill has many good stories to tell of her career in the interiors industry - from working for Terence Conran and being hand-picked to set up The Conran Shop in Melbourne to designing furniture for Mark Tuckey and being instrumental for that company’s transformation. In today’s episode, we chat in her home “Gypsy Creek” about her journey, and how positivity has helped guide her way....

What happens when you like different decorating styles? Today's episode answers this question for a listener.  Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/18 Connect on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nataliewalton.substack.com

One of the questions that I get asked the most is, "How do you do it all?" Today I explain how I make all of the "things" happen - writing books, creating courses, running a homewares business and even creating this podcast, as well as being a mother to four young children. On this special interview episode, I would like to introduce you to my husband Daniel Rollston, and break down the roles in o...

Styling is how we can make the most of our space. It’s a way to create a home you love. It’s not about spending lots of money. Often it’s about using what you’ve got. And it doesn’t matter if you live in a rental or a place you plan to renovate ‘one day’. That’s because styling is the art and science of arranging objects. And it’s how you can enjoy your space every day. Podcast shownotes: https://...

Today's episode focuses on a topic that can have a big impact on how you feel every single day. To learn more, join my conservation with Ema Rabbidge, a naturopath and educator on women's health. Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/15 Connect on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscrib...

If you've created a business or have a passion project, how can you successfully let others know about it? How can you get publicity and press? This week I'm sharing the lessons I've learnt from working in the media for more than 20 years. Podcast shownotes: https://www.nataliewalton.com/podcast/14 Connect on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nataliewalton This is a public episode. If you woul...