Kristina Browning, home functionality coach, shares tips to help you mold, craft, and shape your home to your family's values and needs. Kristina is a licensed Realtor in Portland, Oregon. She is also a Home Functionality Coach and Podcaster. Her passion is helping people create a home that thrives, not just for today, but for the long haul. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy Join The Spark Joy Club today! In this episode, you’ll enjoy: How Kristina became interested in the concept of home space design What's motivating home owners these days and what to consider when you're thinking about making a change in your home- renovation, re-decorating, tidying, or moving How to make the most of the home you want with the space you have How to make renovations part of the fun of home ownership instead of a chore Surefire ways to add value to your home Simple upgrades that will make your home spark joy for you Learn about Hygge. Kristina finds this philosophy very inspiring The Little Book of Hygge-Danish Secrets to Happy Living Kristina's favorite tidying tip: Buy the storage solution for the gift you are giving-consider that as part of your gift as well! For example, a pretty box for jewelry, or a lovely planter for a plant. What sparks joy for Kristina: Vertical grow wall. It sounds amazing! Read about them here: New York Times: Vertical Gardens You can find Kristina over at spaceandreason.com and on Instagram at @spaceandreason Check out her podcast: Home Space and Reason Gems "I ask my clients what their passions are and if the home is supporting those passions and those values." "Take bite size pieces of a project without getting overwhelmed." "Plants humanize our surroundings." You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy Special Guest: Kristina Browning.