Organizing and Designing with Guest Whitney English

How do we design a home that feels like us—without the pressure of perfection?
In today’s episode, I sit down with Whitney English—designer, business owner, and author of Organize First, Decorate Second—to talk about organizing with intention and beauty.

We explore the tension between wanting a gorgeous space and needing it to work for our real, messy, lived-in lives. Whitney shares her down-to-earth approach to decorating that starts with function and editing before aesthetics. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by home trends, minimalism guilt, or the urge to rage-purge your entire house before guests arrive (hi, me), this one’s for you.

We chat about:

• How to show yourself grace in your organizing process
• Why story matters more than style
• The beauty of handmade and meaningful items
• What “maximalism with meaning” really looks like
• Why it’s okay to own 40 wreaths... or 6 pairs of blue light glasses
  
  

You’ll walk away with permission to be creative, cluttered, and still totally on track.

🔗 Links + Resources Mentioned

• Whitney English’s book: Organize First, Decorate Second → Click here
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