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Dec 19, 2019
Betsy Helmuth discusses premium membership, shares her holiday thoughts, and answers listener questions about kitchen light fixtures, swag lighting, office room lighting, and dealing with gifted furniture. She also gives advice on side and coffee tables, and announces an online class bundle.
0:00 Introduction to premium membership
1:25 Betsy Helmuth's holiday season thoughts
2:37 Mailbag: Susan's kitchen light fixture question
6:30 Swag lighting advice for Susan
11:55 Susan's office room lighting question
14:20 Mailbag: Jamie's gifted furniture dilemma
17:31 Advice on handling mother-in-law's gifted furniture
18:04 Mailbag: Sarah's side table and coffee table questions
22:31 Closing remarks and social media announcement
- Swag light fixtures are limited in design options and may not
be the best choice for a permanent home solution.
- To create a cohesive look with side tables and lamps, mix and
match materials to ensure contrast and avoid a matchy-matchy
appearance.
- Having a courageous conversation with family members about gifted
furniture can help maintain your desired aesthetic while addressing
emotional attachments.
Additional show notes:
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