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Send me a text about this episode! Jessica and Allison are back for another seasonal ramble. This time we are talking all things Christmas! In this episode: Holiday nostalgiaBooks & MoviesAll things holiday food, including deciding on homemade or store-bought Favorite treats to make every yearHow to plan holiday menus and activities your family actually wantsFavorite tips and toolsHow we handle and keep track of gift givingTips for being a gracious GUEST this ChristmasAging with Grace: holding Christmas loosely as our families grow & change EPISODE NOTES ❓SEND US YOUR HOLIDAY HOMEMAKING QUESTIONS TODAY!! ⬆️ text using link above 💌 REGISTER FOR THE RECIPE EXCHANGE : https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/recipe All links, recipes, & resources will be on the blog.  Click the link below or go to https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "Holiday Ramble 2026".https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/holiday-ramble-2026-with-jessica-fisher-holding-christmas-with-open-handsConnect with Jessica IG | @goodcheapeatsblog Website | goodcheapeats.com Get recipes, make friends & support The Art of Home! Leave your tip of $5 or more by October 31, 2026!! https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/recipe  Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal MagazinePrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportDISCLOSURE **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommendAI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

Send me a text about this episode! I’m chatting with Jessica Clark of thelarklife.com and the Handmade Happiness Podcast, for our final homemaker portrait of the year.  You may remember Jessica from our Quilting Deep Dive earlier this year. Well, she’s back to tell us her homemaking story today. Jessica and her family recently left everyone and everything they knew in South Texas to start a homestead in Missouri.  The past year has been an exercise in faith and continually looking for God’s hand of blessing and providence when the hard parts of this big move had them questioning their decision. Jessica has learned so many lessons, not just in this recent move, but throughout her homemaking story she’s learned to be flexible, slow down to savor the everyday moments and to put people before tasks.  SHOW NOTES All resources mentioned, including Jessica's signature dish recipe will be on the blog. Click the link below or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "Jessica Clark". https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/homemaker-portrait-jessica-clark-slowing-down-making-room-for-what-matters HOMEMAKER'S JOURNAL FALL/HOLIDAY 2026 NOW AVAILABLE! SEND US YOUR HOLIDAY QUESTIONS BY OCTOBER 26, 2026! click the link above to text me ⬆️ Get recipes, make friends & support The Art of Home! Leave your tip of $5 or more by October 31, 2026!! https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/recipe  Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal MagazinePrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportDISCLOSURE **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommendAI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

Send me a text about this episode! Holiday hospitality doesn’t have to mean elaborate menus, a perfectly decorated house, or an exhausted hostess. Today, I’m joined by Melissa Austin-Weeks, who provides all the hostess wisdom over at Home with a Twist,  and hosts The Sentimental Twist Podcast with 2-time art of home guest, Brittany Shepard.  Similarly to Brittany, Melissa believes in the power of sentimentality to make a house into a home. She is best known for sharing her favorite recipes and hostess skills that she learned from watching her mother, Ernestine’s life-long practice of the art of hosting. While holiday hosting is our focus, we talk a good deal about welcoming people with intention rather than trying to make an impression.  From her simple 3-2-1 menu method to preparing for last-minute guests and sharing the work of holiday traditions, Melissa offers practical ways to make hosting feel lighter, leaving more space for you to connect with the people you are welcoming into your home this holiday season. EPISODE NOTES Full show notes will be on the blog. Click the link or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "HolidayHosting". Connect with Melissa Instagram | @homewithatwist Website | homewithatwist.com Podcast | The Sentimental Twist | Spotify | Apple Get Homemaker's Journal vol.2, Fall/Holiday 2026!! homemakersjournal.com Get recipes, make friends & support The Art of Home! Leave your tip of $5 or more by October 31, 2026!! https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/recipe  Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal MagazinePrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportDISCLOSURE **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommendAI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

Send me a text about this episode! I’m chatting with Marci Ferrel of Thankful Homemaker blog and Podcast about her 40 year homemaking journey and her new book, Homemaking Matters. I’m so thrilled to add Marci’s story to our catalog. I’ve admired her work for many years.  Marci has faithfully served the homemaking community through her blog, podcast and YouTube channel for over 10 years. She is passionate about helping women see how the ordinary work of home—cooking, laundry, hospitality, and even interrupted plans—can reveal our hearts and help shape us into the image of Christ.  Throughout this homemaker portrait you will hear Marci’s seasoned wisdom about all the familiar topics: expectations, priorities, hospitality, parenting, and more as well as how her new book will help your practice of the art of home.  SHOW NOTES All resources mentioned, including Marci's signature dish recipe, will be on the blog. https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/homemaking-matters-with-marci-ferrell Connect with Marci Thankful Homemaker — Marci’s blog and podcastHomemaking Matters: Living for God’s Glory in the Ordinary by Marci Ferrell, published by Harvest House Important AoH Dates Homemaker's Journal Vol.2 Fall/Holiday 2026 is available Oct 5, 20262nd Annual AoH Holiday Recipe Exchange registration opens Oct 13, 2026Expanded Advent Study Guide is available Nov 1, 2026Get recipes, make friends & support The Art of Home! Leave your tip of $5 or more by October 31, 2026!! https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/recipe  Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal MagazinePrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportDISCLOSURE **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommendAI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

Send me a text about this episode! Get your PSL ready, today we are talking all things fall!  IN THIS EPISODE: fall favoritesfall homemakingfall book and movie recommendationsfall hospitalitysoup seasonfavorite fall treats to make thoughts on aging with grace and coming to terms with changing bodies. We cover a lot of ground in this ramble, make lots of recommendations and share tons of ideas. Be sure to check the blog for links and notes. ⬇️ EPISODE NOTES: MAGAZINE NEWS: www.theartofhomepodcast.com/subscribe Connect with Jessica website | goodcheapeats.com IG | @goodcheapeatsblog All resources and links mentioned will be on the blog. Go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "Fall Ramble 2026" or click the link below. https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/fall-homemaking-ramble-2026 Get recipes, make friends & support The Art of Home! Leave your tip of $5 or more by October 31, 2026!! https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/recipe  Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal MagazinePrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportDISCLOSURE **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommendAI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

Send me a text about this episode! To close out the summer season I am chatting with seasoned homemaker Mary Belue Taylor who shares wisdom from decades of marriage, mothering seven children, walking through cancer twice, and learning to serve others through the simple ministry of home. From meal trains and hospitality on the road to funny homemaking fails, favorite tools, and hard-won encouragement for younger women, Mary reminds us that homemaking doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful—it simply needs to be faithful, authentic, and full of love. IN THIS EPISODE Homemaking in the 80sThe influence of home ec class, Granny Belue, and faithful church ladiesCooking as a ministry of loveWalking through breast cancer while caring for a familyEmbracing your own homemaking styleSHOW NOTES All episode notes, links and resources, including Emily's Signature Dish will be on the blog. Click the link below or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "Mary Taylor". https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/embrace-the-homemaker-god-made-you-to-be-a-homemaker-portrait-with-mary-belue-taylor Get recipes, make friends & support The Art of Home! Leave your tip of $5 or more by October 31, 2026!! https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/recipe  Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal MagazinePrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportDISCLOSURE **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommendAI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

Send me a text about this episode! Today, I’m joined by Emily Steiger—New Hampshire native, writer, and busy homemaker who’s two years into marriage with Sam, raising a one-year-old, and expecting baby number two later this fall. In This Episode: Prepare with Purpose, Building homemaker skills before you think you themRealities of Toddler SeasonImproving Time Management: Simplify your home, let go of "doing it all"Social Media boundariesHospitality rhythmsWhen your birth story & postpartum don't go to planSHOW NOTES All episode notes, links and resources, including Emily's Signature Dish will be on the blog. Click the link below or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "Emily Steiger". https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/how-to-start-homemaking-before-you-have-a-home-emily-steiger-s-homemaker-portrait HOMEMAKER'S JOURNAL READER SUBMISSIONS--Win a Print Copy of the Next Issue! Submissions Due by Friday, August 14th. Go-To Hosting Recipe: https://form.jotform.com/262145786608062 Favorite Christmas Courtesy Gift: https://form.jotform.com/262157707007152 CONNECT WITH EMILY Substack (for new posts) | @musingsofahomemaker Website | Musings of a Homemaker (for old posts) Get recipes, make friends & support The Art of Home! Leave your tip of $5 or more by October 31, 2026!! https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/recipe  Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal MagazinePrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportDISCLOSURE **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommendAI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

Send me a text about this episode! I have another creator spotlight for you today with seasoned homemaker, wife, and mama to 11, Laura Coppinger who has been blogging over at HeavenlyHomemakers.com for nearly 2 decades.  In This Episode: Get to know Laura with some classic Homemaker Portrait questionsHeavenly Homemaker resources for practical daily helpSimple Meals Planning ServiceFREE 7-Day Summer Meal PlanHeavenly Homemaker Membership to access nearly 20 YEARS of helpful contentLaura says that everything she’s created for the blog over the years has grown out of her own need, and she figured if it was helpful to her it may be helpful to other homemakers.  Through her resources, blog and newsletter, Laura shares the wealth of knowledge grown out of a deep commitment to and love for the Kingdom building work of the home. SHOW NOTES Connect with Laura Website | heavenlyhomemakers.com Instagram | @heavenlyhomemaker Facebook | @heavenlyhomemakers Resources Mentioned  7-Day Meal Plan:  https://www.heavenlyhomemakers.com/free-7-day-summer-menu-plan Simple Meals Planning Service: https://www.heavenlyhomemakers.com/simple-meals-half-price Club Membership: https://www.heavenlyhomemakers.com/membership-join Laura's Free newsletter: https://awesome-grass-96679.myflodesk.com/u484ab003m Get recipes, make friends & support The Art of Home! Leave your tip of $5 or more by October 31, 2026!! https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/recipe  Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal MagazinePrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportDISCLOSURE **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommendAI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

Send me a text about this episode! I’m chatting with Lerize Jansen van Rensburg, a wife, mother, part-time legal consultant, blogger, and homemaker living with her husband and their two daughters on a grain farm in the Free State of South Africa that’s been in his family for five generations.  Lerize shares how God has shaped her view of homemaking through motherhood, farm life, hospitality, and the faithful examples of the women who came before her.  In This Episode: Her journey from ambitious career woman to a woman surprised by her love for homeSeasonal meal planningGathering people for big hospitality Learning to hold plans looselyTreasuring ordinary days. Lerize’s homemaker portrait is a beautiful reminder that home is where your family’s story is being told and where everyday moments become part of a lasting legacy. SHOW NOTES All links and resources, including Lerize's signature dish recipe, are on the blog. Click the link below or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "Lerize Jansen van Rensburg". https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/finding-beauty-in-ordinary-homemaking-with-lerize-jansen-van-rensburg MAGAZINE SUBMISSIONS WANTED: SHARE YOUR GO-TO HOSTING RECIPE SHARE YOUR FAVORITE SIMPLE COURTESY GIFT (for teachers, neighbors, service providers, etc) DEADLINE, AUGUST 13TH Get recipes, make friends & support The Art of Home! Leave your tip of $5 or more by October 31, 2026!! https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/recipe  Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal MagazinePrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportDISCLOSURE **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommendAI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

Send me a text about this episode! I have a NEW type of episode format to introduce to you today! It's called a Creator Spotlight episode and I will occasionally add one to the traditional Monday Motivation lineup. In these interviews, I will highlight authors, YouTubers, bloggers and content creators who offer resources that will benefit the homemaking community.  In today's Creator Spotlight I am chatting an author whose writing I have enjoyed for many years. Homemaker, placemaker, and beauty seeker, Christie Purifoy has authored several books on home and homemaking and her new book, A House to Call Home: Creating Places That will Comfort and Care for Us, explores many of the same themes we discuss here on The Art of Home Podcast.  In This Episode: what it looks like to practice the “art of home” or placemaking, as Christie calls it over timeHow beauty has shaped Christie's calling to be a placemakerHow homes, much like gardens, are alive, continually going through seasons of growth, chaos, death, and renewal and how that rhythm can strengthen our hope in God’s faithfulnessCreating a haven in a rental or less-than-ideal space A small practical step you can take today to make your place a House to Call HomeSHOW NOTES 🎁 WIN A FREE COPY OF CHRISTIE'S BOOK!Leave a podcast review, screenshot it, and send to [email protected]. Giveaway ends 8/9/26. Winner will be contacted by email and announced on 8/13/26 episode. CONNECT WITH CHRISTIE Website | christiepurifoy.com Substack | christiepurifoy.substack.com Instagram | @christiepurifoy Get recipes, make friends & support The Art of Home! Leave your tip of $5 or more by October 31, 2026!! https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/recipe  Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal MagazinePrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportDISCLOSURE **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommendAI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

Send me a text about this episode! Today I’m joined by Rhonda Wax, a pastor’s wife, mother of four, grandmother of fourteen, and a lifelong homemaker whose heart for hospitality shines through every season of her story. Rhonda shares about building a warm and welcoming home, learning to loosen the grip of perfectionism, and finding worship even in the ordinary tasks of the day. We also talk about Sabbath rhythms, a creative and brilliant way to teach children stewardship, and the beautiful legacy she is leaving through prayer-filled Bibles for her grandchildren. This is a conversation full of wisdom, practical encouragement, and a gentle reminder that homemaking is not about creating a perfect picture, but about making a safe and loving place where people can be known, nourished, and pointed to Christ. SHOW NOTES All links, resources and notes are on the blog. Click the link below or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "Rhonda Wax". https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/rhonda-wax-homemaker-portrait-biblical-hospitality-simple-home-rhythms-leaving-a-legacy Submit Your Go-To Hosting Recipe by August 7, 2026. Your recipe may be published in our next magazine issue.  Submit full original recipe, including all ingredients and clear steps to [email protected] Get recipes, make friends & support The Art of Home! Leave your tip of $5 or more by October 31, 2026!! https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/recipe  Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal MagazinePrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportDISCLOSURE **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommendAI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

Send me a text about this episode! For over 5 years now, I have sat on the interviewers side of the microphone bringing you over 100 homemaker stories. Many of you have asked to hear my answers to these questions, and today you get your wish.  Hannah Stewart of the Sugar & Spice Mom Life Podcast approached me a few months ago with the idea to interview me for her show using my Homemaker Portrait questions, and I agreed!  This is a crossover episode featuring an introduction and some AoH news from me followed by Hannah's interview of me from her podcast. I close the episode with my thoughts, the emoji for the show and a few reminders.  I pray you will be blessed by my story of home as much as I've been blessed by hearing all of yours.  SHOW NOTES Detailed notes, links, and resources (including my signature dish recipe) are available on the blog. Click the link below or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "Allison Weeks Homemaker Portrait". https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/homemaker-portrait-allison-weeks Submit Your Go-To Hosting Recipe for Homemaker's Journal  Must be originalInclude all ingredients and detailed stepsDeadline to submit, August 1, 2026send to: [email protected] with Hannah Podcast | Sugar & Spice Mom Life Youtube | @sugarandspicemomlife Instagram | @sugarandspicemomlife Get recipes, make friends & support The Art of Home! Leave your tip of $5 or more by October 31, 2026!! https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/recipe  Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal MagazinePrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportDISCLOSURE **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommendAI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

Send me a text about this episode! Today I want to share one final preview article from our first issue of Homemaker’s Journal.  So often we think of celebration as our idea—something we plan when life goes well. But in Scripture, celebration begins with God.  In today’s episode, Amber Davis will show us that the Father’s heart isn’t distant or disinterested—He’s a welcoming God who sets the table of celebration, calls His children in close, and says, "Come and partake."  This article was originally published in Homemaker’s Journal, Issue no 1, spring/summer 2026. EPISODE NOTES Get Homemaker's Journal homemakersjournal.com Connect with Amber website | confidentweakness.com Reflection Questions Our God is the ultimate host of celebrations because He initiates and delights in them. How does this change the way you see your life and the way you gather with others?As His image-bearers, we have the opportunity to use the joy-filled seams woven into our calendar to remember His goodness and share his heart with others. Who might you need to make room for at the table and how will you extend a personal invitation to your celebration?Get recipes, make friends & support The Art of Home! Leave your tip of $5 or more by October 31, 2026!! https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/recipe  Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal MagazinePrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportDISCLOSURE **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommendAI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

Send me a text about this episode! Today we’re talking decor, but we are going beyond style and trends to look at sentimental decorating—choosing meaning over what’s trending and letting our homes hold the real stories of our lives. My guest is Brittany Shepard who is known as the Sentimental Decorator online. Today we are diving deeper into Brittany’s passion, helping others become storykeepers in their homes. A storykeeper is someone who doesn’t save special things “for someday,” but lives with them—uses them, displays them, and allows the memories they carry bring comfort, joy, and even a place for grief to land. In This Episode: How to curate keepsakes without clutterHow to decide what to hold onto (and what to let go)Practical ways to create a meaningful home—without buying anything new.How our belongings can help us honor the stories that formed us in the past while also shaping the story we’re living right now.EPISODE NOTES Connect with Brittany Website | thesentimentaldecorator.com Instagram | @brittanyshepard YouTube & Podcast | @BrittanyShepardTSD Get recipes, make friends & support The Art of Home! Leave your tip of $5 or more by October 31, 2026!! https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/recipe  Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal MagazinePrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportDISCLOSURE **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommendAI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

Send me a text about this episode! I have another preview article from our first issue of Homemaker’s Journal today. Birthdays and celebrations aren’t always joyous. Some of the hardest holidays and special days to navigate are those that come in the midst of loss. Homemaker, Amber Reesor, shares how embracing the memory of her father’s favorite birthday cake provided a sweet path forward in her grief of losing him sooner than she expected. Connect with Amber Website | littlereesorhouse.com IG | @amberwideman YouTube | @LittleReesorHouse Get recipes, make friends & support The Art of Home! Leave your tip of $5 or more by October 31, 2026!! https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/recipe  Support the show HOMEMAKING RESOURCES Homemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal MagazinePrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT  Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportDISCLOSURE **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommendAI Content | Portions of this episode’s copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.