No one's born knowing how to style a coffee table, choose a sofa they won't hate tomorrow or pick the perfect rug. Decorating is a skill you can learn, even from a podcast. House Rules is all about timeless decorating truths that apply to your unique home, style and budget. Learn the rules then break them beautifully.Hosted by New York Times bestselling author, self-proclaimed Imperfectionst and Cozy Minimalist, Myquillyn Smith, The Nester.
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30: Is This It?
In this episode, we are wrapping up season one of the House Rules podcast. Listen in to hear what the plans are for the future.
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May 23 2024 5 min
29: Three Simple Ways to Hush the House for Summer
Have you ever gone to a great vacation home and it felt so relaxing and inviting? Well, there’s a reason why. By the end of today’s episode you’ll have three ideas of how
May 16 2024 14 min
28: Wait, Wait! Don't Paint Yet!
Whether you’re baking a cake or decorating a room, order is everything. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why order matters so much – especially when it comes
May 9 2024 19 min
27: The House Rule Husbands Hate
When it comes to decorating, most people are trying to solve the wrong problems. In today’s episode, you’ll learn one simple trade off you can make right now that will ac
May 2 2024 12 min
26: House Rules: Your Questions Answered
If you’re listening to this episode as it drops – that means that my newest book, House Rules, just released into the world a few days ago. For this special episode, I’m
Apr 25 2024 2 min
25: Three Mantras for Your Home and Life
If you’re like me, sometimes it's difficult to know where to focus your effort, time and energy. By the end of this episode you’ll have three simple mantras that can
Apr 18 2024 15 min
24: How to Make Your Home Look Like You
One crazy photo in a decorating book changed how I viewed my home in all the best ways. Today I’m sharing two mantras, or attitude adjustments, that will help you add mor
Apr 11 2024 13 min
23: Three Ways to Reconnect with Your Personal Style
Want to make better, more confident styling decisions? By the end of this episode, you’ll know three ways to rekindle your relationship with your own personal style.
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Apr 4 2024 16 min
22: Decor Mafia: You Don't Get to Ignore It
Not every room has a boss, but if it does, you only have three options. By the end of this episode you’ll understand how to identify if your tricky space has a boss and w
Mar 28 2024 12 min
21: How to Buy a Sofa You Won't Hate Tomorrow
One truth I tried to avoid for a long time, and had to learn the hard way, was that if you hate the sofa, you’re gonna hate the space. By the end of this episode, you’ll
Mar 21 2024 13 min
20: The Big Decorating Mistake
I call it “The Big Decorating Mistake” and it’s the most impactful thing people overlook when it comes to decorating. In this episode, you’ll learn three reasons why it’s
Mar 14 2024 14 min
19: Test it Before You Invest in It
There’s a zero risk way for making better decorating decisions, and it’s House Rule #22: Test it before you invest in it. By the end of this episode you’ll learn three me
Mar 7 2024 15 min
18: What Designers Don't Know They Know
When it comes to making confident decisions in your home, there are universal decorating rules that everyone can learn. But, just because we know the rules, it doesn’t me
Feb 29 2024 13 min
17: Plant Math: How to Decide if a Live Plant is Worth It
The winter season can leave our homes feeling dry and lifeless, but the simple addition of a few plants can breathe new life into your space. In this episode, you’ll lea
Feb 22 2024 15 min
16: Two Things Every Home Has to Have
There are two tools that give every room a sense of functional luxury, doable simplicity and abundant serenity. By the end of today’s episode you’ll know exactly what th
Feb 15 2024 16 min
15: What's Your Superpower?
Imperfect house meets limited resources: what to do when your circumstances are less than ideal. You don’t have to wait for your next house, I promise you can make meanin
Feb 8 2024 14 min
14: How to Take Back Your House: Christmas Undecorating Like a Cozy Minimalist
Packing up your holiday decor doesn’t have to feel like a dreaded chore. In today’s episode, you’ll learn four simple steps I follow to pack away my Christmas decor that
Dec 28 2023 17 min
12: The Secret to Simple Christmas Decor
If the thought of thoroughly decorating the halls has ever felt more like a burden than a blessing to you, then listen in. In this episode, you’ll learn my secret to simp
Nov 22 2023 27 min
13: How to Decorate for Christmas Like a Cozy Minimalist
Whether you’ve already started pulling out your Christmas bins, or will be soon, it’s helpful to know your goal for your Christmasy home. In today’s episode, you’ll lear
Nov 22 2023 23 min
11: Hosting Part Two: The People
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the demands of hosting and long for genuine connection in your home, this episode is for you. When you focus on three people, hosting w
Nov 16 2023 19 min
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This podcast has the creative, inspired, practical spirit of what I love about Martha Stewart, but Myquillyn is from this planet. 😜 It’s energizing AND a balm.
annmarienelson · Jul 2025
Helpful tips that are easy to put into practice and make your home cozy and welcoming.
Daisykmd · Oct 2024
I absolutely loved reading Myquillyn’s book House Rules, and I’m excited that there’s a podcast too! The structure she gives is so helpful when making decorating decisions. She makes interior design so accessible instead of daunting like it’s felt to me in the past. Her resources are as enjoyable to take in as they are helpful. I’m a big fan!!!
ItsME9456 · Aug 2024
For the last few years I have searched for a home keeping podcast. Have tried a few that were okay but none straightforward with fresh easy but unique ideas. I LOVE this podcast and the simple ideas that truly make a house a home by creating warm memories in simplistic but thoughtful ways that are doable for us all. And doable in listening too as the podcast is not too long but reasonable in time offered for busy lives. I actually take notes with each podcast and incorporate her ideas into my home and lifestyle. I love that she recognizes changes and is gently straightforward in her thoughts and ideas. And lastly, I love her presentation. She is clear and stays on point and makes it invigorating for those of us wanting to bring some new lovely and yet classic ideas into our home in the autumn of our years.
Creating ambience and smells and tradition that weave into the memories of our younger loved ones or closer friends and even neighbors that we want to entertain in our home without having to break the bank or spend too many hours in preparation but having a classic relaxed atmosphere that offers fresh appeal, comfort and a desire to return. I cannot wait to read her books and implement her ideas. I highly recommend this podcast if your looking for renewal of the soul in a refresh in your home and in entertaining. Love this podcast.
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