We all long for the sense of connection that comes with finding our community. It’s just one of the things many of us have mourned throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Kristin Andrus is someone who has spent her life building connections with people. If you know her, you likely know her reputation for hosting amazing dinner parties. […]

We all long for the sense of connection that comes with finding our community. It’s just one of the things many of us have mourned throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Kristin Andrus is someone who has spent her life building connections with people. If you know her, you likely know her reputation for hosting amazing dinner parties. […]

What do you do when your entire life is heading down one path, and you suddenly feel the need to change? Jeff McLean describes his dreams failing as the moment he finally found himself. From Broadway, to touring nationally, to recording albums, Jeff has done it all in the entertainment biz. But through it all, he […]

Imagine moving thousands of miles away from home, to a foreign country where not only do you not know the language, but you don’t know anyone besides your husband. That’s been the reality for today’s guest, Jess Toolsen, more than once during her marriage. Her husband is a professional basketball player, and they’ve had to […]

If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that our homes have to adapt with our phases of life. More people than ever suddenly find themselves working and learning from home.  That’s partly where today’s guest comes in. Ken Tomita is co-founder and CEO of Grovemade, a company specializing in desk and office accessories […]

There are people you meet in your life who find the positive in every situation. The guest on this episode of Heart of the Home Podcast is one of them. Stephen Orr is Editor-in-Chief of Better Homes and Gardens magazine. As the head of one of America’s most storied brands, he finds himself in the […]

Here at Stagg Design, we’re big believers in evolution and growth. We had bold dreams when we started this design firm, and it’s exciting to look back and see how far we’ve come. But our success has come with plenty of changing and adapting along the way. The same is true here on Heart of the […]

Whenever you reach the end of a big project, you usually walk away with a list of things you would have done differently. That’s certainly the case with the home renovation of our podcast producer, Kelton. For the past 5 months, he has been renovating his first home. Now that he’s finished, he’s sitting down […]

We believe good design is timeless, but we also recognize there are trends that come and go. Our team recently went to Las Vegas Market where we saw the latest styles on full display. In this episode, Jen is joined by stylist Melissa. They’re discussing some of the big trends they saw and where they […]