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Downsize With Style
Bettina Deda
72 episodes
9 months ago
Are you planning to downsize and start a new chapter of your life? Are you procrastinating the move because you have too much furniture and stuff and you don’t know where to start? Are you wondering how to achieve a functional and stylish home in a smaller space? If yes, this show is for you! Interior Stylist Bettina Deda is the author of the first practical (style) guide for empty nesters, Downsize With Style. Her 5-step process will help you overcome procrastination by working with a plan and checklists along the way. The Downsize With Style Podcast show not only delivers you practical advice how to get started – topped with inspirational encouragement – but also provides lots of design and decorating tips to create a happy home and refine your new apartment lifestyle. Additionally, you will hear from other designers and senior service professionals to support you make the right decisions at this stage in your life.
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Are you planning to downsize and start a new chapter of your life? Are you procrastinating the move because you have too much furniture and stuff and you don’t know where to start? Are you wondering how to achieve a functional and stylish home in a smaller space? If yes, this show is for you! Interior Stylist Bettina Deda is the author of the first practical (style) guide for empty nesters, Downsize With Style. Her 5-step process will help you overcome procrastination by working with a plan and checklists along the way. The Downsize With Style Podcast show not only delivers you practical advice how to get started – topped with inspirational encouragement – but also provides lots of design and decorating tips to create a happy home and refine your new apartment lifestyle. Additionally, you will hear from other designers and senior service professionals to support you make the right decisions at this stage in your life.
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Design
Arts,
Education,
Self-Improvement,
Health & Fitness
Episodes (20/72)
Downsize With Style
DWS 75: What does Freedom Mean to You?
8 years ago
27 minutes 18 seconds

Downsize With Style
DWS 74: Dulux Colour Forecast 2017
Discover new colour trends and learn more about the Dulux colour forecast 2017 Antidote - A Colour Cure in my interview with Andrea Lucena-Orr, Colour Planning & Communications Manager at Dulux Group. We met at an event hosted by the Design Institute of Australia at Sydney Design Festival. The four colour trends at a glance: […]
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9 years ago
19 minutes 27 seconds

Downsize With Style
DWS 73: Letting Go
In this episode, I talk about the act of ‘letting go’. Letting go of thoughts, actions, things that do not serve us any longer. I would like to encourage you to think about things, beliefs and habits that you have been holding on to for a while, or maybe years, and what this does to […]
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9 years ago
7 minutes 16 seconds

Downsize With Style
DWS 72: Colour Psychology for Home Decorators
Colour is the most powerful tool in non-verbal communication. Colour impacts on a subconscious level on our behaviour, wellbeing, emotions, and decisions. No matter if you would like to become clear about a creative process in your personal or professional life, it is helpful to know the basic meaning of colours. Colour not only plays […]
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9 years ago
27 minutes 40 seconds

Downsize With Style
DWS 71: 5 Strategies to Boost Your Creativity
In this episode of the Downsize with Style podcast show I talk about the power or positive psychology and establishing routines to become more creative. I also share my five strategies to boost your creativity when it comes to decorating your home or apartment. Show Notes Positive Psychology White Paper Book Tip: The Organised Mind […]
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9 years ago
24 minutes 20 seconds

Downsize With Style
DWS 70: Finding the Right Chair
In Episode 70 of the Downsize with Style podcast you will hear: Tips to choose the right chair for your home What to consider when deciding between fabric and leather Where to download resources to help you make the right decisions   Show Notes Downsize with Style toolbox resources HomeStyling 101 e-course
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9 years ago
21 minutes 38 seconds

Downsize With Style
DWS 68: Build Mum a House
Interview with Jola Jackson, who publishes the UK blog Build Mum a House. When her mother could not maintain the family home any longer and it was time to downsize, Jola and her husband decided to build her a house with all the facilities she would need to enjoy her own home despite her reduced […]
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9 years ago
42 minutes 28 seconds

Downsize With Style
DWS 67: Styling Your Home to Live in
Interview with Naomi Findlay, CEO of Silk Home and Founder of the International Institute of Home Staging about styling your home to live in. Topics: 3 Tips to style your home for sale Do not de-clutter the soul out of your home How to optimise storage in an apartment How to spruce up a bland […]
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9 years ago
43 minutes 48 seconds

Downsize With Style
DWS 66: 5 Tips to Spruce up Your Home
You might have been living in your apartment for a while and feel that it’s time for a change. If you’re looking to update your home decor, it can be difficult to know where to start – especially if you are not an expert in interior decorating. So, before you take on the task, listen […]
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9 years ago
20 minutes 43 seconds

Downsize With Style
DWS 65: 10 Tips to Stay Organised at Home
January usually is the month when we are full of energy in regards to the things we want to achieve in the upcoming months. We intend to start fresh and organised in the new year to get on top of things. Maybe your goal is to downsize your home, to start a new hobby, to […]
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9 years ago
22 minutes 7 seconds

Downsize With Style
DWS 64: Best of 2015
This episode of the Downsize with Style podcast features extracts of three shows that have been most popular in 2015 to help you downsizing your home: 1. Decluttering by Categories 2. 7 Things to Consider when Downsizing 3. Case Study: From Empty Nest to No Nest If you could leave a rating on iTunes to […]
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9 years ago
48 minutes 22 seconds

Downsize With Style
DWS 63: The Gracewood Community
Are you overwhelmed with the number of retirement housing options to choose from? Are you not sure if a retirement village is your thing? Would you like to learn more about community living? Stay tuned to this podcast and you will find out why living in a retirement village could be the right choice for […]
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9 years ago
24 minutes 19 seconds

Downsize With Style
DWS 62: Case Study: Community Living
Have you ever considered community living and moving into a retirement resort? Would you like to hear first hand what the advantages of apartment living are? Are you curious to learn more about the life in a resort-style community? Tune in to episode 62 of the Downsize with Style podcast to listen to Sydney couple […]
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9 years ago
35 minutes 43 seconds

Downsize With Style
DWS 61: 7 Things to Consider When Downsizing Your Home
In this episode, I share seven things to consider when downsizing your home, such as costs, lifestyle, location, funcitonality, and your social network. I also talk about mood boards and why you should consider using a mood board when furnishing your new home and interior decorating. Show Notes: 5 Reasons Why you Should Consider a […]
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10 years ago
20 minutes 9 seconds

Downsize With Style
DWS 60: House Sharing for Empty Nesters
Affordable housing for a growing population is a hot topic in Australia. In the past year, I interviewed many people on this podcast helping empty nesters find the right place to live for their retirement. In the US, shared housing is a massive trend and follows the sharing economy from Airbnb and Uber. According to […]
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10 years ago
28 minutes 47 seconds

Downsize With Style
DWS 59: From Empty Nest to No Nest
In this episode, I chat with Veronica and David, a couple from the US, who downsized from their family home to a campervan travelling the world. They share their their experiences on their blog and in their book Going Gypsy - One Couple's Adventure from Empty Nest to No Nest at all. You will hear […]
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10 years ago
26 minutes 26 seconds

Downsize With Style
DWS 58: 3 Strategies to Find Your Decorating Style
You are downsizing and looking to create an inspiring, stylish, and personal home. In order to achieve this, you need to find your personal decorating style. I believe that everybody has a certain decorating style, some people just don’t know how to name it. Don’t be confused if you like a mix of different styles […]
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10 years ago
18 minutes 41 seconds

Downsize With Style
DWS 57: Decluttering Paperwork
In episode 57 of the Downsize with Style podcast, I share 5 Tips to de-clutter your paperwork. Show Notes: DWS 36: Downsizing Case Study Case Study: Embrace Clever Design and Live Smarter
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10 years ago
19 minutes 31 seconds

Downsize With Style
DWS 56: Downsizing with Pets
Australia’s first apartment dog park has been announced in Melbourne. The Gardenhill Project will feature a securely fenced ground floor off-lead area for dogs with seating, drinking facilities and a dog-cleaning station. According to the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), there are over 33 million pets in Australia, with 39 […]
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10 years ago
20 minutes 36 seconds

Downsize With Style
DWS 55: Eating and Ageing Well
Downsizing, de-cluttering, selling your family home, moving to a smaller space – the entire process can be very stressful. Therefore, it is important to look after your health and wellbeing when starting your downsizing journey. In this podcast, I talk with Susan Kath, a Nutritionist and Wellness coach. She is very passionate about food and […]
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10 years ago
48 minutes 9 seconds

Downsize With Style
Are you planning to downsize and start a new chapter of your life? Are you procrastinating the move because you have too much furniture and stuff and you don’t know where to start? Are you wondering how to achieve a functional and stylish home in a smaller space? If yes, this show is for you! Interior Stylist Bettina Deda is the author of the first practical (style) guide for empty nesters, Downsize With Style. Her 5-step process will help you overcome procrastination by working with a plan and checklists along the way. The Downsize With Style Podcast show not only delivers you practical advice how to get started – topped with inspirational encouragement – but also provides lots of design and decorating tips to create a happy home and refine your new apartment lifestyle. Additionally, you will hear from other designers and senior service professionals to support you make the right decisions at this stage in your life.