Shopping Spree

Betsy announces a new online class bundle and dives into her shopping preferences. She shares tips on selecting throw pillows, blankets, rugs, candles, and art with personal connections. Betsy advises against word art, discusses picture frames, lamp wattage, functional bookends, and answers a listener's flooring question.   0:00 Online class bundle announcement 1:07 Purchase details and pricing 1:39 Betsy’s shopping preferences 2:38 Shopping spree introduction 3:20 Tips for selecting throw pillows 4:58 Choosing throw blankets 8:45 Selecting rugs 10:49 Shopping for candles 11:52 Choosing art with personal connection 13:10 Commercial break: YouTube channel and social media 14:40 Avoiding word art 16:22 Shopping for safe and aesthetic home art 18:08 Picture frames and custom mats 18:59 Importance of lamp wattage and features 20:51 Selecting functional bookends 22:00 Listener email: Flooring advice 30:05 Premium membership announcement   - Splurging on unique, high-quality throw pillows and blankets can elevate the look and feel of a room while providing comfort and style. - Choosing mid-tone hardwood flooring over engineered wood or wood tiles can enhance both the durability and resale value of your home. - Opting for all-natural soy candles and custom mats for affordable frames can add a personalized, sophisticated touch to your space.   Additional show notes: Click here to ask Betsy Helmuth a design question. Click here to upgrade to a premium member and access the bonus episodes. Click here to become an interior designer with Uploft’s Interior Design Academy. For more affordable tips, visit AffordableInteriorDesign.com. For more about our residential interior design services, visit ModernInteriorDesign.com. For our commercial interior design services, visit OfficeInteriorDesign.com.