Heart of the Home

Moving is inherently stressful, but doing it with kids takes it to the next level. In this episode, Jen and Jon are sharing what they’re doing to make their upcoming move as painless as possible. Plus, we’re updating the renovation progress on #ProjectStaggMountainModern. The post Tips for Moving With Young Kids ft. Jon appeared first on Stagg Design.

We all face obstacles in our lives, and sometimes the way we react to those barriers ends up being the most important part of the story. Our guest in this episode struggled for years to get pregnant. But through all the ups and downs, Jenica Parcell learned some valuable lessons. Now she’s a mom to […] The post Moving Past Challenges with Courage ft. Jenica Parcell appeared first on Stagg Design.

Most of us have an idea of what our homes should look like, but reality often doesn’t match up. Our guest in this episode specializes in helping families bridge that gap. Carly Thornock is an interior designer with a background in Family and Human Development. She combines her two passions in a process she calls […] The post Creating a Home That Works for Your Family ft. Carly Thornock appeared first on Stagg Design.

After weeks of keeping quiet about their new house, Jen and Jon are finally able to share more details! In this episode, we’re introducing Project #StaggMountainModern. And trust us, this is a BIG project. Listen to find out what we’ll be tackling right away, what we hope to save, and what’s just gonna have to […] The post Introducing Stagg Mountain Modern ft. Jon appeared first on Stagg Design.

Never underestimate the power of music. That’s one of the philosophies of our guest in this episode. Sarah Davies is a creative music teacher and owner of The Piano Place. Because she’s felt the power of music in her own life, she wants to share it with the next generation of musicians. Whether your kids […] The post The Importance Of Music At Home ft. Sarah Davies appeared first on Stagg Design.

There’s never been a better time to sell a home, and on the flip side, there’s likely never been a worse time to buy one. But that doesn’t mean the situation is hopeless. In this episode, we’re bringing back our resident real estate expert. Kristi McDonald is sharing the hard truths every buyer needs to […] The post Buying a Home in a Hot Market ft. Kristi McDonald appeared first on Stagg Design.

Buying or selling a home is always stressful, but in the current real estate market, it’s even more intense. While it is definitely a “seller’s market”, there are still things you can do when listing to improve your odds. Real estate expert Kristi McDonald has been helping Jen and Jon buy and sell for years. […] The post Secrets to Selling Your Home ft. Kristi McDonald appeared first on Stagg Design.

Preparing to move and renovate a new home while also raising a young family is stressful. In this episode, Jen and Jon are updating their progress, and sharing what they’re doing to make the process as smooth as possible. The post Surviving a Renovation as a Family ft. Jon appeared first on Stagg Design.

Success in life isn’t always found on the easiest path. That’s a guiding philosophy for Jeanette Bennett. As the editor-in-chief of a successful magazine series in Utah, she’s been making tough decisions since she was a young adult. In this episode, Jeanette is sharing how she finds the courage to take the hard road. Plus, […] The post Finding Hope When Life Puts You Down ft. Jeanette Bennett appeared first on Stagg Design.

Tackling new DIY projects can be intimidating, but that’s never stopped Mysha Bolen. She’s the creative brains behind the Remington Avenue blog and Instagram account. And if you follow her, you know good design and DIY are her specialties. In this episode she’s sharing where she finds her courage and why she thinks everyone should […] The post Daring to Tackle Any DIY Project ft. Mysha Bolen appeared first on Stagg Design.

If you’ve followed us for very long, you know we always have some kind of project cooking. But this one might be our biggest yet! We don’t want to spoil anything just yet, so hit play for all the details. The post Announcing Our Next Big Project ft. Jon appeared first on Stagg Design.

When you ask Ashley Sylvester about the biggest influence in her life, she doesn’t hesitate before answering: her mom. The lessons her mother taught as a young girl led Ashley to her current path as a talented make-up artist and business owner. But those lessons also prepared her for the unthinkable – how to live […] The post Finding Purpose Through Pain ft. Ashley Sylvester appeared first on Stagg Design.

Finding the courage to be yourself is a lesson everyone hopes their kids learn. But it’s not always easy. That’s part of why this episode’s guest is so refreshing. Jason Dunnigan is a dad to four kids who defies all the conventional “rules” of fatherhood. He does his daughters’ hair, he helps his kids shop […] The post Finding Authenticity at Home ft. Jason Dunnigan appeared first on Stagg Design.

Finding positivity these days may seem difficult, but today’s guest believes it’s more important than ever. Becca Jackson runs the popular Instagram account “If the Cookie Fits”. There she focuses on the importance of living a healthy and balanced life. In this episode, we’re talking about what she’s learned as a mother, wife, and fitness […] The post Creating Healthy Relationships With Food ft. Becca Jackson appeared first on Stagg Design.

Did anyone else think being stuck at home during this pandemic would result in lots of home project success stories? Jon and Jen certainly had a reality check early on, but they’ve still accomplished some big things at the #StaggReno. In this episode, they’re discussing some of those successes and sharing the home maintenance we […] The post Pandemic Home Maintenance ft. Jon appeared first on Stagg Design.

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We all long for the sense of connection that comes with finding our community. It’s just one of the things many of us have mourned throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Kristin Andrus is someone who has spent her life building connections with people. If you know her, you likely know her reputation for hosting amazing dinner parties. […] The post Using Home to Bring Others Together ft. Kristin Andrus appeared first on Stagg Design.

What do you do when your entire life is heading down one path, and you suddenly feel the need to change? Jeff McLean describes his dreams failing as the moment he finally found himself. From Broadway, to touring nationally, to recording albums, Jeff has done it all in the entertainment biz. But through it all, he […] The post Finding Your Way Home ft. Jeff McLean appeared first on Stagg Design.

Imagine moving thousands of miles away from home, to a foreign country where not only do you not know the language, but you don’t know anyone besides your husband. That’s been the reality for today’s guest, Jess Toolsen, more than once during her marriage. Her husband is a professional basketball player, and they’ve had to […] The post Creating the Feeling of Home No Matter Your Circumstances ft. Jess Toolson appeared first on Stagg Design.

If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that our homes have to adapt with our phases of life. More people than ever suddenly find themselves working and learning from home. That’s partly where today’s guest comes in. Ken Tomita is co-founder and CEO of Grovemade, a company specializing in desk and office accessories […] The post Blending Form and Function ft. Ken Tomita appeared first on Stagg Design.