Give Yourself Permission to Love Your Home: Podcast Episode 3

Episode 3: Show notes

Do we have to wait until we’re in our “forever home” before we take steps to make our current house feel and function its best for our family? Absolutely not.

Give yourself permission to love the home you live in now. Small improvements, thoughtful choices, and a new perspective can make a meaningful difference in how your home supports your life today.

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Introduction to this podcast episode:

I credit my lifelong affection for old, imperfect homes to the big white farmhouse in Montana where I grew up. That house is more than a building to me — it’s a place full of stories, quirks, and the kinds of odd details that make old houses unforgettable.

In this episode I share a handful of those childhood memories, including a hilariously awkward bathroom setup and the small, stubborn ways that old houses teach you to be resourceful and imaginative. Those early experiences shaped how I view renovation, design, and what it means to make a home.

Parts of this podcast episode:

• The place and unique situation where our homemaking journey began — how a childhood farmhouse influenced my perspective on homes.
• A most memorable apartment for a family of four — lessons learned about making small spaces comfortable, practical, and cozy for the people who live in them.
• Our first fixer-upper — the challenges and joyful discoveries that come with renovating a home and making it your own.
• Our second fixer-upper — what changed the second time around, new priorities, and how experience reshaped our approach to renovation.
• The challenge of contentment versus change — strategies for balancing the desire to improve your home with gratitude for what you already have.

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More about our Podcast

The Harbour Breeze Home podcast is hosted by Rita Joy, the author behind the Harbour Breeze Home blog. Through warm conversation and candid storytelling, Rita shares practical tips, approachable decorating ideas, and encouragement to help you make the most of your home today. Expect gentle guidance, real-life anecdotes, and simple steps you can start using right away.

New episodes are released regularly, and each show focuses on a different angle of home life — from room makeovers and renovation stories to mindset shifts that help you appreciate where you are right now.

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