We all know that it is important to declutter our homes to maximize our decorating efforts, but decluttering is work we often avoid. After all, decorating is the fun part. In this episode, Shannon shares her process of transforming your home into a place you love to be by taking the right steps in the right order. We chat about where to start when you are overwhelmed by clutter, how to maintain order in a home full of people, finding your decorating style, and more. If the change of seasons has you itching to bring some order and beauty to your home, don’t miss this conversation!

In this episode, we cover:
The importance of taking the foundational steps before decorating your home
How to figure out what you should declutter first
The mindset shift to begin turning your current home into your dream home
A simple, cozy approach to Christmas decor that doesn’t break the bank
Strategies for maintaining a tidy home when you have lots of people home all day
Establishing routines that work for the whole family in your current season
Ideas for arranging your living room without having the TV as the focal point
How to prioritize statement pieces in your decorating while on a budget
Identify what your decorating style is

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ABOUT SHANNON
Shannon Acheson is an author, entrepreneur, content creator, home organizing and interior decorating expert, and the creative force behind HomeMadeLovely.com a celebrated blog helping moms declutter, organize and add style to their homes since 2010.

RESOURCES MENTIONED
Check out Shannon’s previous interview on my podcast! https://pod.link/1494284839/episode/f...
More Style, Less Mess Course by Shannon https://homemadelovely.com/morestyle...
Check out both of Shannon’s books on decluttering and decorating https://homemadelovely.com/books/'>https://homemadelovely.com/books/
Shannon’s list of 50 things you should throw away today https://homemadelovely.com/50things...
DIY frame TV tutorial by Sarah from She Holds Dearly https://sheholdsdearly.com/diyframe...

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