On Man Buns and Monograms! It’s all about Grand Millennials ! Episode 157

We're putting on our granny panties and pulling out our stitching needles... it's a GRANDMillennial celebration. We have been validated! On today's episode we're chatting all about the amazing article in this month's House Beautiful that introduced us to our new favorite term! All hail the age of the Grand- Millennial. Haven’t heard of a Grand Millennial? We'll explain why all things old lady are suddenly new again.  Join us as we discuss Emma Bazilian's brilliant new term with one of the thought leaders of the movement, Rudy Saunders of Dorothy Draper and Co. (or as we like to call him Rudy the Prep!)  Plus, never fear...blue and white is here to stay, why we think needlepointing may be the new adult coloring book, and the 1987 encyclopedia set that just won’t die. To learn more, here's a link to our new favorite article in House Beautiful: https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a28594040/grandmillennial-design/ And you can follow Rudy on Instagram @RudythePrep And our fave resource for needlepoint: LycetteDesigns They are fantastic! So check them out! SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: BETTER HELP Is there something that interferes with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? BetterHelp online counseling is there for you. With BetterHelp you can get help on your own time and at your own pace through secure, confidential video or phone sessions. BetterHelp has 3000 US Licensed therapists across all 50 states. And if you are not happy with your counselor for any reason you can request a new one at any time at no additional charge Simply fill out a questionnaire to help them assess your needs and get matched with a counselor you’ll love. Best of all, it’s a truly affordable option and Welcome Home listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code WELCOMEHOME So why not get started today? www.BetterHelp.com/welcomehome SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: CARBONA Carbona is a household brand that’s been helping people live a life unstained for more than a century (how’s that for experience!?). They are whole-heartedly obsessed with all things clean, so they developed a wide range of solutions, from laundry to carpet care, that deliver impressively tidy results. In addition to being passionate about cleanliness, they are also science-savvy! Each of their products is scientifically-formulated to effectively take on the task at hand. Try any of these great products from Carbona! Color Grabber: (Laundry) Keeps clothes looking new longer! This allows you to wash mixed-colored laundry loads with confidence and prevents color runs and bleeds. Stain Devils: (Laundry) #1 specialty stain remover! So much better than a multipurpose remover. No two stains are alike, so you need to treat the stain with a specific formula.  2 in 1 Carpet Cleaner : Oxy-powered formula with Active Foam TechnologyTM for effective stain and odor removal (takes out everything from mud to wine!) Built-in 2 in 1 brush top tackles stain at the surface AND deep in the carpet fiber.  2 in 1 Pet Stain & Odor Remover : Oxy-powered formula with Active Foam TechnologyTM is engineered to permanently remove pet stain AND odor. It also discourages re-soiling Steam Carpet Cleaner : For a full- room deep clean! Remove set-in-soil from carpets and is perfect for high traffic areas. This is safe for all steam cleaning machines Washing Machine Cleaner Eliminates washing machine odors and maintains machine parts. Complete with activated charcoal to attract odor-causing residue (first of its kind to utilize activated charcoal!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This is the Home-Ec class you wish you'd taken in school. Co-hosts Graham Smith and Kirsten Dunlap are two moms on a mission to help others create elegant, livable, welcoming homes. Join them as they interview experts, tackle specific challenges, and share their homemaking fails and successes. Real families, real budgets, real homes. Welcome Home!