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Dee and Alicia discuss tips on creating a relaxing environment at home, including using aromatherapy, soundscapes, music, and mindful design. They also read heartfelt reviews from listeners and emphasize the importance of relaxation and inspiration in home decor.

Exploring Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs): A Tea Over Interiors Episode

In this episode of Tea Over Interiors, hosts Dee and Alicia share insights into Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs), discussing their benefits, types (detached, attached, and garage conversions), and considerations for planning and designing one. They start off sharing their day of activities, sipping on chocolate cream tea, and dive into the history of ADUs and their role in affordable housing. Alicia shares her personal plans for building an ADU for her design business and podcast, emphasizing the practicality and tax benefits. They also explore zoning laws, design tips for functionality and aesthetics, accessibility considerations, and the importance of integrating the ADU design with the main house for cohesiveness or distinctiveness. The episode is filled with personal anecdotes, practical advice, and encourages listeners to make the most of their properties through ADUs.

00:00 A Day in the Life: Baking, Cooking, and Tea Sipping

00:19 Introducing Today's Topic: Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs)

00:28 Tea Time: Sipping on Chocolate Cream Tea

00:55 Dee's Randomness: A Brief History of ADUs

01:17 Deep Dive into ADUs: Types and Personal Plans

03:30 Building an ADU: Zoning Laws and Design Considerations

05:04 Accessibility and Functionality in ADU Design

06:53 Styling Your ADU: Cohesion and Creativity

07:39 Amenities and Practical Tips for ADU Rental Appeal

08:21 Wrapping Up: The Value of ADUs

Tea Over Interiors: Decorating a Space You Can't Remodel

In this episode of 'Tea Over Interiors', hosts Dee and Alicia share tips and tricks for decorating a space that can't be remodeled. They discuss challenges one might face during the process and how to overcome them. They delve into strategies such as painting walls and adding decor elements to draw attention away from undesirable features. They discuss thrifty ideas such as reusing or repurposing existing furniture and using contact papers or peel-and-stick tiles to update rooms. They also share their experiences and ideas for updating bathrooms and kitchens without a full remodel.

00:00 Introduction and Tea Talk

01:46 Dee's Randomness: Black History Month Fact

02:45 Transition to Main Topic: Interior Design

02:56 Discussion on Carpet Colors and Styles

04:18 Tips on How to Distract from Unwanted Carpet

05:49 Exploring More Solutions for Unwanted Carpet

08:48 Furniture Makeover Ideas

12:34 Bathroom Remodeling Tips

13:31 Bathroom Renovation Tips

13:53 Adding Plants for a Fresh Look

14:07 Using Peel and Stick Backsplash

15:20 Waterproof Wallpaper for Bathroom

15:59 Upgrading Mirrors and Flooring

16:57 The Impact of Lighting

18:41 Exploring New Light Fixtures

20:25 Furniture Placement and Room Design

22:39 Kitchen Remodeling on a Budget

22:51 Updating Cabinets and Countertops

25:41 Refreshing Ceiling Fans

26:10 Final Thoughts and Goodbyes

This episode is a continuation of last week's episode on design consultations and what to expect (see episode 25.) This week we are taking more in-depth about budgets. We will highlight: 1. How to estimate renovation costs 2. Why it's important to hire and trust your designer 3. How to estimate design fees Want to know more fill out this form. Sign up for our newsletter for our latest offerings that can help homeowners save time and money. This podcast is made with Descript, Descript allows you to record, transcribe, publish, edit and apply a studio sound to all your recordings. Click here to learn more. Follow us on Instagram here   

In today's episode Dee and Alicja discuss what to expect from a design consultation. We discuss the importance of knowing your budget and trusting your designer with your vision.

Hello Listener, this is our last bonus episode for our Halloween special. We had so much fun. Today we will regale you with 3 stories. So gather around and listen in. Sharing is caring so be sure to do so. Follow us on Spotify and review on Apple podcasts we would be most grateful 🙏🏾. Happy listening.

Today is a special day, we would like to give a shout-out to Jenique Taylor for her spooky Birthday today! Happy Birthday Jenique this one is for you! Hello Listener, it's me Dee. This week I will be dropping into your feed with a few scary stories, about haunted houses and the such. So tune in all week until Halloween. Happy listening! Tonight's episode things get weird . Let's listen in to see how it ends. Bwhahahaha Please be sure to follow if listening on spotify, review if on Apple podcasts and Favorite if on Anchor, help us grow! This podcast is made with Descript. Sign up for free and start editing and transcribing today. This episode was adapted from a story from https://www.theceshop.com/agent-essentials/blog/3-real-estate-agents-haunted-house-stories

Hello Listener, it's me Dee. This week I will be dropping into your feed with a few scary stories, about haunted houses and the such. So tune in all week until Halloween. Happy listening! How far would you go to please a ghost? Let's find out in today's story. Thanks for listening and please let us know what you think! See ya next Thursday with our regularly scheduled programming. Please be sure to follow if listening on spotify, review if on Apple podcasts and Favorite if on Anchor, help us grow! This podcast is made with Descript. Sign up for free and start editing and transcribing today. This episode was adapted from a story from https://www.theceshop.com/agent-essentials/blog/3-real-estate-agents-haunted-house-stories

*Warning: Tonight's episode mentions suicide. If this is a trigger for you please refrain from listening. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide please contact the national suicide hotline at 800-273-8255.   Hello Listener, it's me Dee. This week I will be dropping into your feed with a few scary stories, about haunted houses and the such. So tune in all week until Halloween. Happy listening! Tonight's episode is about leaky basement pipes. Let's listen in to see how it ends. Bwhahahaha Please be sure to follow if listening on spotify, review if on Apple podcasts and Favorite if on Anchor, help us grow! This podcast is made with Descript. Sign up for free and start editing and transcribing today. This episode was adapted from a story from https://www.theceshop.com/agent-essentials/blog/3-real-estate-agents-haunted-house-stories

Hey guys, this week Alicja and Dee are discussing the best hostess/host gifts to bring to your next get-together or dinner party.  Takeaways from the episode:  1. Thoughtful gifts show gratitude 2. Be creative with your presentation 3. Handmade gifts can mean so much We also play our new game, let's get rid of it; where we discuss something we rid ourselves of. We even gave a shoutout to a few of our listeners.  Could it be you? Listen to find out! Leave a voice message for a shoutout next week. For the week of Halloween tune in to hear some scary design nightmares read by Dee. Starting October 25-31. Don't forget to answer this week's question we would love to hear from you. Sorry to those that clicked and heard the wrong episode it has been corrected.