Artful Living Podcast

How Becoming a Reader Has Changed Our Life

Becoming a reader has been a life changing experience for Cassidy. In this episode, she and David discuss how they've benefitted from reading physical books and even

2025 Interior Design Trend Predictions

In this episode, we share 9 interior design predictions for 2025 made by two of our favorite designers -- Molly Kidd of Molly Kidd Studio and Shea McGee of Studio Mcgee. 

Low Cost Wellness Practices

In this episode, we share 17 low cost or free wellness practices we have implemented this year or plan to implement more this year. If you find value in this episode, ple

Ideas for Customizing Your Space on a Budget

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Design Notes on a 16th Century English Countryside Farmhouse

In this episode, we break down a home tour of a 500 year old 16th century English countryside farmhouse. What the video of the home tour we discuss in this episode here

How to Develop Your Personal Taste

In this episode, we discuss some ways in which you can develop your own unique taste. Everywhere we look in design & fashion there's a thousand new trends and a new

Strategies for Decluttering When You're Overwhelmed

Sometimes we have a space that we know we need and want to declutter but we freeze because we get so overwhelmed by it that we don't end up doing anything. In this e

A Study in Using Reclaimed & Natural Materials

In this episode, we take a look through a fully renovated Scottish Farmhouse. A beautiful home built with reclaimed and natural materials and filled with gorgeous primiti

2024 Forecasted Interior Design Trends: Quiet Luxury, Silver Accents, Modern Cottage and More

In this episode, we share what we project to be some of 2024's trends for interior design. We'd love to hear what trends you are excited to see more of or embra

Inside Home: An Artist Couple's Color Filled Colonial Farmhouse

In this episode we take a look inside and review the home of Matty Cruise and Mary Nelson Sinclair. An artist and metal smith husband and wife who restored an 18th Centur

Film Set Style Notes: Something's Gotta Give

In this episode, we break down the iconic Hamptons beachfront home in the movie Something's Gotta Give. Written and directed by Nancy Meyers. We dissect the design d

Our Best Tips for Shopping on Facebook Marketplace

We are big fans of second hand shopping! Whether it's for wardrobe or home, the second hand market is an amazing source for gems at a fraction of the cost of buying

A Living Design Laboratory: Experimenting with Your Style in Your Home

Our home should be a living expression of the people who live in it. It should grow and evolve as we do. Unless you're used to experimenting in your home, it can be

Intentional Fall Decorating

In this episode, Cassidy dives into her approach for fall decorating with intention. She teaches you how to embrace the season in your home in an authentic, memorable and

Embracing the in Between Season

In this episode Cassidy and David chat about ways to embrace the time in between seasons. Especially during such a big seasonal shift as summer to fall. We hope you enjoy

Film Set Style Notes: Father of the Bride

In this episode of the series Film Set Style Notes, we break down the quintessential 90's film Father of the Bride. This film takes place in a Colonial style home th

Film Set Style Notes: It's Complicated

In the second episode of our new series Film Set Style Notes, we dissect the set architecture, design and styling of the Nancy Meyer's film "It's Complicated". 

Film Set Style Notes: The Parent Trap

In this new series - Film Set Style notes - Cassidy and David break down style notes and architectural observations of sets from iconic movies. Kicking this series off wi

7 Principles for Keeping Your Home in Order

In this episode, we share 7 principles and habits to keep your home in order. They're simple but effective ways to stay on top of clutter and in turn, lessening the

Backyard Mistakes we've Made & How to Avoid Them

We've made many mistakes over the years with our outdoor spaces. Each year we learn a little more through trial and error and get closer to the backyard we envision.