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Sep 2023
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Welcome to the House Rules Podcast

Myquillyn Smith
About this episode

No one’s born knowing how to style a coffee table, choose a sofa they won’t hate tomorrow or pick the perfect rug.  Decorating is a skill you can learn, even from a podcast.

House Rules is all about timeless decorating truths that apply to your unique home, style and budget. Learn the rules, then break them beautifully. 

Hosted by New York Times bestselling author, self proclaimed Imperfectionist and Cozy Minimalist; Myquillyn Smith, The Nester.

Find Myquillyn on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook and at thenester.com

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