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Home is more than four walls and a roof, home is a feeling. Here at Heart of the Home Podcast, we examine what gives a home that something special.
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Tips for Moving With Young Kids ft. Jon from 2021-06-16T15:57:34
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...
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Moving Past Challenges with Courage ft. Jenica Parcell from 2021-06-09T12:04
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 preg...
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Creating a Home That Works for Your Family ft. Carly Thornock from 2021-06-02T20:01:31
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 in...
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Introducing Stagg Mountain Modern ft. Jon from 2021-05-26T13:39:46
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 B...
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The Importance Of Music At Home ft. Sarah Davies from 2021-05-19T17:47
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...
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Buying a Home in a Hot Market ft. Kristi McDonald from 2021-05-12T18:42
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 ...
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Secrets to Selling Your Home ft. Kristi McDonald from 2021-05-05T21:03:38
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 li...
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Surviving a Renovation as a Family ft. Jon from 2021-04-28T17:19:31
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 pro...
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Finding Hope When Life Puts You Down ft. Jeanette Bennett from 2021-04-22T16:31:33
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 ...
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Daring to Tackle Any DIY Project ft. Mysha Bolen from 2021-04-07T15:55:19
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 ...
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Announcing Our Next Big Project ft. Jon from 2021-03-31T13:58
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 th...
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Finding Purpose Through Pain ft. Ashley Sylvester from 2021-03-24T11:26
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 pat...
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Finding Authenticity at Home ft. Jason Dunnigan from 2021-03-17T16:41:42
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 fou...
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Creating Healthy Relationships With Food ft. Becca Jackson from 2021-03-10T13:49
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 focus...
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Pandemic Home Maintenance ft. Jon from 2021-02-24T12:44
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 accompl...
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The Importance of a Zen Home ft. Amandha B. Jones from 2021-02-17T12:15:37
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Using Home to Bring Others Together ft. Kristin Andrus from 2021-02-10T12:42:40
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...
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Finding Your Way Home ft. Jeff McLean from 2021-02-03T06:52:34
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 Bro...
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Creating the Feeling of Home No Matter Your Circumstances ft. Jess Toolson from 2021-01-27T12:17:51
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 to...
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Blending Form and Function ft. Ken Tomita from 2021-01-13T12:45:13
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...
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Finding Inspiration in the World Around Us ft. Stephen Orr from 2021-01-06T12:53:16
There are people you meet in your life who find the positive in every situation. The guest on this episode of Heart of the Home Podcast is one of them. Stephen Orr is Editor-in-Chief of Better H...
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Taking a Break from 2020-10-07T17:16
Here at Stagg Design, we’re big believers in evolution and growth. We had bold dreams when we started this design firm, and it’s exciting to look back and see how far we’ve come. But our success...
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Journey of a First Time Renovator Part III ft. Kelton from 2020-09-30T07:48:09
Whenever you reach the end of a big project, you usually walk away with a list of things you would have done differently. That’s certainly the case with the home renovation of our podcast produc...
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5 Design Trends We Are Loving ft. Melissa from 2020-09-23T16:59:48
We believe good design is timeless, but we also recognize there are trends that come and go. Our team recently went to Las Vegas Market where we saw the latest styles on full display. In this ep...
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Stagg Design Shop Vintage Art Collection ft. Melissa and Katie from 2020-09-16T10:00:12
We’re big believers that when everything in a home is brand new, the whole space can feel cold and sterile. That’s why our team loves incorporating family heirlooms and vintage pieces into our d...
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Solving Your Design Dilemmas from 2020-09-09T12:45
We LOVE hearing from our listeners, readers and followers. Lots of times, you reach out with your own design/DIY dilemmas. In this episode, we’re addressing some of your questions. We’re looking...
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Behind the Design: Project Fit Fam ft. Meg, Melissa and Kelton from 2020-09-02T16:01:12
Any time you bring a contractor into the mix on a project, there’s always a chance things can go sideways. That is unfortunately something we had to deal with on Project Fit Fam. Because of the ...
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Pandemic Home Projects Update ft. Jon from 2020-08-26T16:19:36
At the beginning of the pandemic, we thought all the extra time at home would allow us to tackle all the home projects we had on our list. While we’ve had some success, we’ve also had to adjust ...
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Behind the Design: Project Valley Views ft. Meg and Melissa from 2020-08-19T18:54:50
Anyone who has ever built a new home knows how exciting it can be choosing all the finishes. When you’re working with a custom home builder, you often have the freedom to use any kind of materia...
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Homeschooling, Homesteading, and Finding Joy Every Day ft. Jennifer Borget from 2020-08-12T13:12
The COVID-19 Pandemic has forced all of us to adapt our lives. For many parents with children, that includes more schoolwork happening at home. Jennifer Borget is a mom of 3 who never expected t...
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Revisiting Organizing Your Home ft. Sam Pregenzer from 2020-08-05T12:48
If you feel like clutter gets the best of you sometimes, don’t worry, you are not alone. We all have spaces in our homes that we wish were more organized. That’s where professional organizers li...
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Behind the Design: Project Desert Escape ft. Meg and Melissa from 2020-07-29T12:40
If it feels like we’ve been talking about #projectdesertescape for a long time, it’s because we have. But at 7,000 square feet, it’s one of the largest projects our firm has ever done, and there...
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Revisiting Adapting Your Home to Fit Your Family ft. Oakley Peterson from 2020-07-22T13:33
One of our first episodes on Heart of the Home Podcast featured one of our favorite people on the planet, Oakley Peterson. She’s the woman behind the popular Instagram account ‘Nothing Down Abou...
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The Home Behind the Infamous Instagram Haircut ft. Abi Ayres from 2020-07-15T07:09:24
Would you ever be able to rent your home to complete strangers while you’re still living there? And then keep doing it with different groups of strangers? That’s just one of the things about Abi...
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Journey of a First Time Renovator Part II ft. Kelton from 2020-07-08T11:27:46
We get asked about home renovations all the time. And sometimes there are things you just learn best by doing. That’s why we’re excited to take you along as one of our team members completes his...
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3 Things We Did Right, and 3 Things We’d Change in our Garden Church ft. Jon from 2020-07-01T16:20:55
It’s a project many of you have followed along with on Jen’s social media. Now we’re finally sharing all the nitty-gritty details about the Garden Church in the #StaggReno backyard! We’ve gotten...
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Being Brave With Color in Your Home ft. Cara Newhart from 2020-06-17T12:34
When you’re starting out on a new project, it can be tempting to stick to things you know. But for Cara Newhart at @neverskipbrunch being brave always has benefits! She’s a big proponent of maki...
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The Importance of Elevating Black Voices ft. Shavonda Gardner from 2020-06-10T13:37
We’ve been trying a lot harder to listen this week. In the wake of the death of George Floyd and protests against police brutality sweeping across the country, we have felt the weight of knowing...
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Renovating a Home During a Pandemic ft. Kelton from 2020-05-27T12:48
If you’ve ever renovated a home, you know problems always come up. (And they’re never ones you were anticipating.) But when our podcast producer bought a fixer-upper earlier this year, he never ...
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Designing a Kitchen Full of Memories ft. Maria Lichty from 2020-05-20T11:13:58
You’ve heard us say it before (and we’ll probably say it again), good homes help you easily create memories. That’s exactly what happens in the kitchen of Maria Lichty. She’s the brains behind t...
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Choosing Paint Colors for Outdoor Projects ft. Jon from 2020-05-13T07:12:32
If you’ve been following us for a while, you may have the feeling that the Stagg Reno backyard is a never-ending project. While we do keep finding things to build, it’s only because we have a cl...
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Following Your Dreams and Building Memories at Home ft. Cali Carlin Sorensen from 2020-05-06T09:12:34
If you’ve ever worked with the Stagg Design team, you know we are planners! One of the hardest things we’ve had to learn over the years is that sometimes things don’t go according to plan, and y...
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Behind the Design: Project Modern Family Back Patio from 2020-04-29T20:40:05
Do you feel it? Spring is definitely in the air at the Stagg Design home base here in Utah. The birds are chirping, the days are getting warmer, and the sun is sticking around a bit longer. We a...
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Designing Spaces That Always Feel Like Home ft. Mary Conley from 2020-04-22T13:30:37
The team at Stagg Design firmly believes that every house deserves to feel like a home, and every person deserves that peaceful feeling that being in your favorite space can bring. Achieving tha...
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Making the Most of Time at Home ft. Jon from 2020-04-08T13:36:25
Everyone here on the Stagg Design team is adjusting to the new “Stay Home” way of life in their own ways. For Jen, Jon and their girls, the process has come with a few growing pains, but also se...
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DIY at Home: Modern Planter ft. Jon from 2020-04-01T13:30:18
If being stuck at home is starting to wear on you, don’t worry! You aren’t alone. The Stagg Design Headquarters at the #StaggReno have been overrun by children who don’t know what to do with the...
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Creating a Master Suite You Never Want to Leave ft. Jon from 2020-03-25T13:22:42
We talk a lot about the importance of having spaces in your home that make you feel peaceful and help you forget about the worries of the world. That’s probably never been more important than no...
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Tips for Surviving Home Isolation ft. Jon from 2020-03-18T13:02:21
Just like many of our listeners, the Stagg Design crew are all being impacted by the current COVID-19 pandemic. At the Stagg Reno, Jen and Jon are working from home and socially isolating with t...
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4 Tips for Surviving a Home Renovation from 2020-03-11T13:08:52
Nothing can be more exciting than starting a renovation project at your home. By the time the dust starts flying, you’ve probably spent a while picking materials and you can’t can’t wait for you...
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Interior Design Trends We’re Loving in 2020 from 2020-03-04T13:52:57
Here at Stagg Design, we love pushing our clients to try something new. We hope the homes we design for them are always inviting and never feel stale. That’s one of the reasons we work hard to s...
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Tackling Your DIY and Interior Design Dilemmas ft. Jon from 2020-02-26T12:00
One of the things we love most about what we do at Stagg Design is inspiring you to accomplish your DIY dreams. We’ve met plenty of people over the years who just need a little nudge, and before...
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5 Things We Regret About Our Home Renovation from 2020-02-19T14:14:25
Here at Stagg Design, we are all about transparency. The good, the bad and the ugly – you’re going to get it all from us! So that’s why we aren’t afraid to spill the beans on some of the things ...
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5 Things We Did Right in Our Home Renovation from 2020-02-12T13:00
One of the concerns about renovating a home that we hear from people all the time is not knowing where to start. People are often worried they will get half-way or 75 percent finished with a pro...
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Top Interior Design Mistakes and How to Fix Them ft. Meg and Melissa from 2020-02-05T13:45
Here at Stagg Design, we have something we’d like to get off our chests. We keep seeing some interior design trends that we think need to change. You might even call them “pet peeves”. But have ...
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Creating a Welcoming Home ft. Ibie Falcusan from 2020-01-29T12:38
When most people think about home, they likely imagine a place that is warm, inviting and peaceful. You don’t have to look any further than the space Ibie Falcusan has created for her family to ...
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4 Tips from a DIY and Interior Design Expert ft. Jon from 2020-01-22T12:30
After more than a decade of marriage, Jen and Jon have tackled all kinds of DIY projects. In this episode they’re answering your questions and sharing some expert interior design advice. Have a ...
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3 Things to Buy For Your Home in the New Year from 2020-01-15T14:17:22
While the new year is commonly known for setting goals, here at Stagg Design, we have another idea for you. We think the month of January is actually the perfect time to go shopping! Now, we kno...
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What Every New Home Needs from 2020-01-08T14:04:24
Today our topic is inspired by a listener question. She wondered if there were any generic rules when it comes to stocking kitchens with dishes, linen closets with towels, and new homes with all...
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Decorating Your Home After the Holidays ft. Melissa from 2020-01-01T13:30:41
One of the things we love about the holidays is all the extra decor you get to pull out to make it feel special. Each piece likely adds color and character to your home, often paired with beauti...
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Revisiting Getting Your Significant Other Excited for Big Projects ft. Jon from 2019-12-27T13:58:27
Husbands, Wives, Life Partners, Roommates, Siblings – it doesn’t matter who you share your living space with, sometimes it is a struggle getting them on board with the big projects you’ve been c...
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Revisiting Limiting Tech at Home ft. Amy Iverson from 2019-12-18T14:23:29
With Christmas right around the corner, your kids are probably hoping to get some of the latest gadgets as gifts. Because new tech is emerging all the time, it can be difficult for parents to ke...
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Revisiting Baking Like a Pro at Home ft. Courtney Rich of Cake by Courtney from 2019-12-11T14:44:22
Admit it: there’s something totally mesmerizing about watching videos of someone creating and decorating beautiful cakes. Don’t worry, we’re addicted too, and no one does it quite like our frien...
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Revisiting Jen’s Interview with Dave Cawley, Cold Podcast Host from 2019-12-06T14:54:39
It’s been a decade since a young Utah mom disappeared, never to be heard from again. On December 6, 2009, family members reported Susan Cox Powell and her family missing. Police eventually made ...
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Planning Ahead for Wiring and Electrical ft. Jon from 2019-11-20T06:05:19
Renovating a space or building a new home can be really exciting. But nothing is more frustrating than getting to the end of a project and wishing you had done something differently. This is esp...
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One Year of Heart of the Home ft. Jon from 2019-11-13T13:54:52
It’s hard to believe we’ve been doing this podcast thing for an entire year already, but here we are celebrating our first anniversary! 12 months ago we launched Heart of the Home as a resource ...
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Answering Your Questions, Volume 1, ft. Jon from 2019-11-06T16:12:26
In the world of DIY, there aren’t many projects Jennifer and Jon Stagg haven’t tackled together. In this episode, they’re sharing a bit of that knowledge by answering your questions. Today we’re...
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Lessons from Organizing Your Home ft. Jon from 2019-10-30T12:39:52
It’s not uncommon to have one room that ends up catching all the extra stuff in your home. Here at the #StaggReno we’re no exception, so Jen and Jon recently decided to tackle their overflowing ...
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7 Things to Remember This Fall ft. Jon from 2019-10-23T16:20:50
Crisp air and changing leaves are all around us, and that means fall is in full swing. With the changing seasons, there are a few things you need to remember to tackle around your house and yard...
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The One Where Jen Meets Bobby Berk from 2019-10-16T12:23:45
It’s one of the premiere gatherings all about lifestyle and home design each year. We’re talking about Better Homes and Gardens Magazine’s Stylemaker event. Once again the Stagg Design team had ...
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Behind the Design: Project Modern Family Basement ft. Meg and Melissa from 2019-10-09T12:59:03
The Stagg Design team recently finished installing the basement for one of our favorite families. If you’ve been following us for a while, you may remember the work we did in the kitchen and mai...
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Collaboration With Deseret Book from 2019-10-02T14:02:51
Jennifer is teaming up with the folks at Deseret Book for a new collaboration. You may be surprised to learn Deseret Book has a selection of home decor items, or maybe you’ve been buying things ...
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In Ground Trampoline Tutorial Ft. Jon from 2019-09-25T14:32:34
When Jen and Jon were designing the backyard at the #StaggReno, they wanted to create a space the whole family could enjoy. As the parents of three little girls, that included a pretty epic in-g...
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How We Handle Business Growing Pains ft. Jon from 2019-09-18T12:30:57
Running a business, being parents of three small children, and somehow managing to have a life on top of it all is not an easy task. It leads to lots of late nights, early mornings, and tired af...
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3 Ideas for Your Fall Porch Design from 2019-09-11T13:15:19
Can you feel it each morning? That crispness in the air is a sure sign fall is just around the corner. Autumn is Jen’s favorite season, so she loves going all out decorating her porch. It is one...
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The Saga of Our DIY Fence ft. Jon from 2019-09-04T13:20:26
If there’s one thing we’ve learned during all our years of doing DIY projects, it’s that there really is no shortage of things that can go wrong. The fence Jon installed in the backyard of the #...
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5 Tips When Choosing Wallpaper from 2019-08-28T12:44:20
With a variety of textures, colors and designs, nothing can turn a room into a statement quite like the right wallpaper. But the trouble is, some people stay away from the stuff because they hav...
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Introducing the Stagg Design Art Collection from 2019-08-21T14:12:40
Here at Stagg Design, we want to help you create amazing spaces in your home with as little stress as possible. That’s the whole idea behind every collection at Stagg Design Shop. You’ve heard u...
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Backyard Metal Edging Explained ft. Jon from 2019-08-14T16:11:05
As Jen and Jon have been moving forward with the backyard at the #StaggReno, they’ve been getting a lot of questions about the design and installation process. One of those questions came from a...
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Behind the Design: Parade of Homes from 2019-08-07T19:45:56
A few weeks ago we let you in on a big secret; the Stagg Design team is being featured in the 2019 Salt Lake Parade of Homes. Now is your chance to see our hard work for yourself! We teamed up w...
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Running a Business as a Couple ft. Jon from 2019-07-31T16:26:11
Running a business with the same person who also helps run your family and household can be challenging, but Jen and Jon Stagg wouldn’t have it any other way. As the dynamic duo behind Stagg Des...
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Stagg Design Guides: Carli Williams’Bathroom from 2019-07-24T16:28:06
A few weeks ago, we introduced our Stagg Design Guides: it’s a section over on stagg-design.com/guides that focuses on answering your big questions about home improvement, interior design, and D...
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Plans for the Stagg Reno Backyard ft. Jon from 2019-07-17T12:22:04
This summer Jen and Jon had big plans for their backyard, but like most plans, there have been a few bumps along the way. In this episode, they’re sharing an update on their progress, and what t...
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Big Announcement for Stagg Design! from 2019-07-10T19:21:01
We have a HUGE announcement this week on Heart of the Home Podcast. We have a big upcoming project, one that we’re pouring a lot of blood, sweat and tears into. It’s something that we feel is re...
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Mixing Metals in Your Home from 2019-07-03T13:58:10
Too much metal in a home can often create a cold, sterile feeling, but that doesn’t mean you need to avoid using them in your designs. Used correctly, metals can also bring a sophisticated, mode...
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World Refugee Day Home Makeover ft. Jon from 2019-06-26T14:52:56
Here at Stagg Design we talk a lot about how your home can impact every part of your life. We fully believe in this idea, but we also realize it takes resources to create spaces that bring you p...
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6 Ways to Save and When to Splurge on a Kitchen Backsplash from 2019-06-19T14:33:19
Nothing makes a statement in a kitchen quite like a quality backsplash. Choosing a good one can really make or break a kitchen design, but you don’t have to go big on the whole thing. In this ep...
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5 Simple Ways to Up Your Barbecue Game from 2019-06-12T15:05:14
Summer entertaining season is upon us, and we are here to help you elevate your next outdoor gathering. Don’t worry, we’re not saying you have to bring out your fine china and best linens, but l...
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Introducing Stagg Design Guides from 2019-06-05T18:02:23
Getting started on a big project can be really overwhelming. What color paint should I use? What flooring? Fixtures? Lighting? The list goes on and on. Hiring a designer can help take off some o...
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5 Ways to Create Your Dream Patio from 2019-05-29T12:57:54
With Memorial Day behind us, outdoor entertaining season is officially here. But you can’t throw the ultimate party outside if you don’t have the perfect patio to welcome guests. So how do you c...
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Getting Your Significant Other Excited for Big Projects from 2019-05-22T14:27:24
It’s a question the Stagg Design team gets a lot: how do you get your significant other on board with your big ideas? Jen and Jon have tackled many projects together over the years, but they hav...
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What Captain Marvel Has To Do With Home Design ft. Jon from 2019-05-15T16:32:21
Have you ever had one of those moments where you’re sitting in a movie and have a big “Aha!” moment? Jon recently had one of those, and it happened during one of his favorite super hero movies. ...
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3 Times to Splurge and to Save on Flooring from 2019-05-08T15:13:01
Choosing the right floor coverings can be one of the most stressful parts of any new build or redesign. Sometimes you know exactly what you want, but a tight budget forces you to make a differe...
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5 Ways to Prep for Spring ft. Jon from 2019-05-01T14:21:57
It’s finally that time of year when the snow is gone, the sun is shining, and signs of life are popping up. With spring finally here, you’re probably itching to spend some quality time outside. ...
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A Day in the Life of a Working Mom from 2019-04-24T15:49:54
It’s a question Jen gets asked all the time: how do you balance your work life with your mom life? From her time as a full-time journalist to now owning a small business and working as an interi...
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April Fools’Throwback: Punked or Project Nightmare? from 2019-04-17T14:40:26
Here at Heart of the Home and Stagg Design, we love a good practical joke, so we couldn’t close out this month without sharing some of our favorite April Fools’ Day pranks. Jen and Jon have also...
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7 Tools Every DIYer Needs ft. Jon from 2019-04-10T15:41:22
Nothing gives you that sense of accomplishment quite like wrapping up another DIY project. But it can also feel frustrating, if you’ve been working without the right tools. So, if you’re new to ...
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Designing a Magazine Quality Home That Still Feels Like You from 2019-04-03T15:33:25
You’ve seen those picture-perfect homes in magazines: everything seems polished and in its place. And while achieving the same look may seem impossible, there are simple things you can do to ele...
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9 Things to Know Before Hiring a Contractor ft. Jon from 2019-03-27T14:51:55
Home improvement projects are stressful enough to begin with, but add a bad contractor to the mix, and the whole process can feel even scarier. So how do you know if you’re hiring someone who wi...
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Living Large in Small Spaces ft. Shavonda Gardner from 2019-03-20T14:11:31
These days, it seems like “bigger” is often equated with “better”, especially in home design. But there are people fighting this trend. Shavonda Gardner from SG Style is one of them. A few years...
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10 Ways to Give Your Entryway Impact from 2019-03-13T14:33:31
It’s the first thing people see when they walk in your home, so nothing sets the mood in your space more than the entryway. But sometimes coming up with impactful designs in smaller spaces can b...
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7 Tips on When to Splurge and Save on Lighting from 2019-03-06T15:48:05
When you’re planning a project or renovation, things can quickly get expensive. We usually tell clients to over-budget on projects, because things inevitably come up. But there are some tricks to g...
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8 Ways to Keep Your Home in Tip Top Shape from 2019-02-27T16:12:09
Having a space where you want to spend all your time is one of the best parts about creating a home you love. But all that living can take its toll. In this week’s episode, the dynamic DIY duo of J...
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Behind the Design: Project Modern Model from 2019-02-20T15:54:40
Project Modern Model – it’s a home the Stagg Design team still can’t stop talking about. Situated atop a mountain ridge overlooking the Salt Lake Valley in northern Utah, this project gave us a uni...
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Interview With Dave Cawley, Cold Podcast Host from 2019-02-17T15:47:32
In this bonus episode of Heart of the Home, we’re stepping away from our regular topics. Our host, Jennifer Stagg, worked for years as an award-winning journalist before launching her interior desi...
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Little Ways to Create a Memorable Valentine’s Day from 2019-02-13T16:13:47
Holidays are meant for creating memories, and whether you’re happily married to the love of your life, single, or somewhere in between, Valentine’s Day should be no exception. You might instantly t...
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Limiting Tech at Home ft. Amy Iverson from 2019-02-06T15:50:37
“Low media home” is certainly a buzz term these days, but is it something that’s right for your home and family? Technology and family guru Amy Iverson is a mom of three who has found the right bal...
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Designing Spaces for Kids from 2019-01-30T16:28:44
Designing rooms for kids is one of Jen’s favorite things. But there’s a fine balance when creating whimsical spaces that are also sophisticated. Whether it’s a bedroom or a playroom, involving litt...
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When to Choose an Old Home Instead of New ft. Jon from 2019-01-23T14:46:18
There’s lots to consider when becoming a homeowner: do you want to buy new, build a custom home, or are you up for a renovation? Jen and Jon love home projects, so for their current home, the Stagg...
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Baking like a Pro at Home ft. Courtney Rich from 2019-01-16T15:03:55
It’s no secret, the smell of fresh baked goods can stir powerful emotions. Whether it’s the scent of your grandma’s cookies wafting through the air, your mom’s homemade pie, or another treasured f...
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Bringing Natural Elements to Your Home from 2019-01-09T15:30:49
If you feel like something is missing from your home, but you’re not quite sure what it is, it may be natural elements. Humans tend to surround themselves with living things, which can be more diff...
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Organizing Your Home ft. Sam Pregenzer from 2019-01-02T18:02:31
We all have spaces at home we dread looking at. You know the pattern: clutter builds, disorganization takes over, and before you know it, cleaning up feels overwhelming. Professional organizer Sama...
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Dos and Don’ts When Choosing Rugs from 2018-12-27T02:08:16
Nothing gives a room that polished and finished look more than finding the perfect rug, but making that choice can be intimidating. In addition to color, size and material, you also need to think a...
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Importance of Holiday Traditions ft. Jon from 2018-12-19T17:25:47
At “Heart of the Home”, we think the Christmas season is the perfect time to fill your house with special moments, whether it’s festive music, home baked goodies, or time spent with family. In this...
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When to Choose Professionals Over DIY ft. Jon from 2018-12-12T17:09:16
Jen and Jon pride themselves on being big DIYers, and even they admit, sometimes hiring a professional is worth the price. In today’s episode, they share some of their biggest home project regrets....
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Inspiring a Collection; The Story Behind Aspen from 2018-12-05T17:59:01
So much thoughtfulness and pure inspiration goes into creating a new product. Where do you begin? In this episode, Jen is sharing where she found inspiration for the newest Stagg Design textile c...
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Building Confidence at Home ft. Ashley Reeves from 2018-11-28T16:56:21
“You can sit with us” – that’s the message Ashley Reeves preaches on her Instagram account @ashleysfreshfix. She is all about body love and a healthy self outlook; it’s the feeling she and her husb...
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Creating the Dream Thanksgiving Tablescape from 2018-11-21T18:23:06
It’s that time of the year: entertaining season! Whether you’re hosting the whole family for Thanksgiving, or having a more intimate gathering with friends, dreaming up the perfect tablescape can r...
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