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 Alana LIGHT'S MAKE YOUR HOUSE A HOME,  SHINING A *LIGHT* ON
GOOD PEOPLE, GOOD IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME & GOOD THINGS
FOR YOUR LIFE. 

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HEARD GLOBALLY ON WWW.SANTAFE.COM
​ AND ON   
​KVSF 101.5 FM, THE VOICE OF SANTA FE
 

Paint It

7/23/2017

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BE YOUR OWN DESIGNER TIP: Color

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HOW DO YOU CHOOSE?

Every color has a certain energy, a feeling and evokes specific moods. What is the #1 color choice of men and women world-wide?    Listen for what color to paint your kitchen, your bedrooms and your office. The color you choose will dramatically impact how you feel in the space.     We all love paint because it's the least expensive way to transform any room. Now you know which colors to choose, and why.

When this show first aired, we had over 7K views on FB.
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PRO CORNER: Danny Lilly

Danny has been with Dunn Edwards paints longer than many people have been married!  Hear what makes quality paint, low and no VOC.    Whether you live in the U.S. southwest where Dunn Edwards is sold or if you live elsewhere, his tip for knowing if you chose the right paint color is spot-on! His advice to homeowners involves a "P" word: Patience. Good advice.  Urban re-purposing in Albuquerque. 

Dunn Edwards Paint, the contractors and professionals' choice in the southwest.
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Danny Lilly. Check out how he dressed to match the studio. Now that's a man who instinctively knows color!

PRO CORNER: Debbie Stuart

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Debbie Stuart, owner of Porch and Twig as well as Red Rock Rose Marketplace on Albuquerque's Antique Mile. If anyone knows how to transform a piece of furniture it's this creative woman!  

​Listen for Debbie's secrets of a pro: 5 P's: Pick your project & paint color, Prep (what level of sanding and what to use vinegar for), Prime (and what to do if you see bleeding), Paint (and what her favorite product to add to the paint) and finally Protect (poly? wax? She knows what's best for each type of project). 

Talking about every color in the rainbow, this week's music is apropos:  Somewhere over the Rainbow. 

Go out and BE A LIGHT.... at home, at work and in your own community.
GIVE US A THUMBS UP AND LET'S STAY IN TOUCH!
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Let's Paint!

2/19/2017

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BE YOUR OWN DESIGNER TIP:

Paint is the least expensive way to transform any room. Choosing paint color is easy when you know this little trick. Use what you have for the color inspiration, whether it's artwork or fabric. Which paint strips work and which don't, and how to do the 'dirt' test.  Hear which colors to choose on the paint strip and which one to skip. ​

Using this method, you will never fear the process of choosing the right paint color again. Easy, right?

​GOOD NEWS OF THE WEEK: Illinois repo man Jim Ford couldn’t bear to take away an elderly couple’s Buick, so he raised the funds and paid off the car!  He truly has a heart of gold.  For the full story click here.  We were so inspired by Jim's story, we're posting it as tomorrow's Monday Morning Motivation on Facebook.
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"He's the kindest man I've ever met." God works in wonderful ways, thru a repo man. He inspires us all.
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Jim Ford wanted the Kippings to meet his 'better half', so he took them out to dinner last week. Compassion at its best.

​PRO CORNER: Red Rock Rose & Porch & Twig owner Debbie Stuart is back. 

Debbie created her own line called Original Paint, and she discusses the benefits of this trendy paint as well as its many uses / applications. 

Try it for yourself at her upcoming  free paint parties. Visit Porch & Twig online or see their Facebook page. For trendy, vintage, upcycled furniture visit her shop at 7201 4th St. NW, Albuquerque NM 87107

​WORKSHOPS: Alana's upcoming workshops announced: STAGE YOUR HOUSE FOR SALE (using what you already own), YOUR HOME IS YOUR CANVAS, and DRAB 2 FAB (300 budget friendly ideas). 
This week’s music: Wet Paint   Perfect music, right?

Go out and be a light….. at home, at work, and in your community.
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UPDATE:

Congratulations to our previous guest from the Art & Music show, Suzy Pal. Her work is now on the shelves at Kirkland's Home, as part of their American Artist series.  

Way to go, Suzy!

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Next Sunday: In addition to the Be Your Own Designer tip, and the Good News of the Week, we're talking solar with  Ryan Wallace, owner of NM Solar Group and NM Life.   Let's make your house a home, every Sunday at 2 (MT). 
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EMPOWERED WOMEN

9/11/2016

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BE YOUR OWN DESIGNER: 

Carolyn Utigard Thomas' work depicts empowered women. Carolyn shares some tips from her own home, i.e. small changes that can make a big difference.  Creative way to display jewelry. Sandblasted furniture, anyone?!?  Go see Carolyn at her next show at Universal Life Expo and be sure to mention Alana sent you. Miss the show? See her artwork on Etsy or on Fine Art America.
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Carolyn Utigard right before we went to air
PRO CORNER: 

Woman on the Move award recipient, Fawn Dolan started Camino Real Antiques 21 years ago on $150. Hear her talk about how to choose what will work with your décor. From 250 sq.’ former barber shop to over 6000 sq.’ showroom today, she has great information. Thanks for inspiring us, Fawn.  Phone 505.867.7448
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Fawn Dolan started with $150 and a hunch
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PAYING IT FORWARD: 

​Fawn Dolan is also the founder & Exec. Director of Bound For Success, a nonprofit that provides free clothing to women in transition from school to work, welfare to work, home to work, and to victims of domestic abuse. www.Bound-4-Success.org    Visit their “Nearly New, a Repeat Boutique.”  If you'd like to help empower New Mexico women going back to work, phone Fawn at  505.771.8228
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MORE PRO ADVICE: 

​Another empowered woman, Debbie Stuart, owner of the trendy vintage Porch & Twig, and workshop space Red Rock Rose joins us.  She is the queen of refinishing anything. She shares what to do with that old piece and how to do so with less work.  The three criteria  to consider before deciding to refinish a piece.  We always love having Debbie on the show.  (Listen to why we played “Blue Moon” with her segment.)

This week’s music, Just Do You by India Arie.
 
Let’s make your house a HOME, every Sunday at 2.

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Financial RE Hour

4/17/2016

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Money Matters:

Hear Dirk Gray talk about VA requirements. Dirk used to be a pastor in the military, and is uniquely qualified to help our service men and women with their financial needs.   

Alana's note: Thanks to Dirk for asking me to guest host his show.


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Be Your Own Designer:  

​Today's tip involves the three little words that will make your home feel cleaner, fresher, bigger and look better: LESS is MORE.  When do you rotate your collections? Hear how you can display your collections like a pro. 
This tip that will help you make your home feel bigger, better and more spacious. The best part? This  will cost you $0.
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Pro Corner:  

​Hear from the creative and talented Debbie Stuart, owner of 
Porch & Twig and Red Rock Rose.

Debbie is the queen of "Vin-tique", combining trendy vintage with antique.   She turns junky into funky, and makes it chic. 

When you visit Albuquerque's Antique Mile, make sure to stop in and tell her Alana Light sent you.

Upcoming: 

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Refreshing your home or getting it ready for sale costs far less $$ than you think. Join me at my next  workshop  to learn the top tips for staging or refreshing your home.    For more info,  click here.
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Giving Back / Paying it Forward: 

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or info on the Nat'l Habitat for Humanity Women's Build event next month, click here.  To join my team on Friday 5/6/16 email me.   
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As always, thank you for listening to "Make your house a HOME"

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    About Make Your House a HOME show

    There was always something to uplift and inspire you on Make Your House a HOME show. We showcased good ideas for your home and your life. By listening to this podcast, you join an international group of listeners who share a desire to beautify their homes, and make their communities better places to live, one compassionate act at a time.   To date, we've had 172K podcast listeners in now a total of 47 countries.

    Alana Light  helped you make your house a home with weekly BE YOUR OWN DESIGNER tips. She also talked with people who are  GIVING BACK / PAYING IT FORWARD, making the world a better place. You heard from professionals whose tips and expertise will bless your home in PRO CORNER.  We also celebrated  listeners' successful DIY home improvement projects in  "YOU DID IT" segments. 

    The show was heard globally on SantaFe.com, and broadcast on KVSF 101.5 FM, the Voice of Santa Fe.  

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