House Hushing with Myquillyn Smith

In all the minimalist/maximalist debate about our homes, what if there's a happy, hushed in-between? AllMomDoes welcomes back Myquillyn Smith, aka The Nester, to talk through how you can have a home with lots of things you love while still keeping the chaos to a minimum.

Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4zri7DN

Key Topics:House hushing as a method to reduce visual chaos
The importance of visual volume in home decor
Balancing sentimental items with minimalism
Backward decluttering approach
Creating spaces that feel good and function well
The psychological impact of environment on mood
Strategies for leaving spaces intentionally blank
The role of color, texture, and scale in calming a home
Resisting marketing influences in home decor
The connection between environment and behavior

Sound bites:

"Your house shouldn't be shouting at you."
"Environment shapes human behavior."
"Less stuff, more margin, more peace."

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and guest introduction
01:00 Myquillyn Smith's background and home journey
01:55 The concept of house hushing explained
03:52 Visual volume and its impact on calm
07:01 Minimalism vs. house hushing: finding balance
10:01 Backward decluttering method detailed
13:54 Creating spaces that invite use and comfort
17:01 The psychological power of environment
19:00 Designing within a Victorian home
20:48 The importance of leaving spaces intentionally blank
23:55 The influence of marketing and inspiration images
27:00 Practical tips for styling with confidence
29:51 Pre-ordering the book and resources

Keywords: home organization, house hushing, decluttering, minimalism, interior design, emotional attachment, peaceful home, decorating tips, mental health, lifestyle