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Ballard Designs
Ep. 416: Home Is Where The Heart Is with Olivia Westbrooks
58 minutes Posted Jun 3, 2025 at 8:00 am.
Introduction to Ballard Designs Podcast
Meet the Hosts and Special Guests
Nakyrna Milner's Background and Expertise
Introducing Olivia Westbrooks
Olivia's Journey to Television
The Emotional Connection to Home
Challenges of Filming a Design Show
Balancing Creativity and Client Needs
Color Theory and Design Tips
Fun with Color Pairing
Navigating Color Choices
Trusting Your Instincts
The Squint Test
Exploring Unused Colors
Trends in Design
The Comeback of Glass Blocks
Balancing Art and Life
Creative Passions and Family
The Joy of Needlepoint
Encouraging Authenticity
Show Information and Farewell
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Caroline and Liz—joined by guest host Nakyrna Milner from Ballard Designs—welcome award-winning Atlanta designer Olivia Westbrooks. Known for her vibrant use of color and emotional approach to home design, Olivia discusses her new television show, 'Homes is Where the Heart Is,' on Hallmark Plus. The show highlights her journey of transforming family homes filled with emotional significance. 
Olivia also shares insights into balancing bold colors with a client’s personal tastes, the challenges of filming a design show, and how she manages her creative projects alongside family life. The episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice for anyone passionate about creating homes with true heart and soul.
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Also Mentioned:
⁠⁠ballarddesigns.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Shop Now
⁠oliviawestbrooks.com⁠ | Designer Website
⁠@oliviawestbrooksinteriors⁠ | Designer IG
Please send in your decorating dilemmas + pictures so we can answer them on an upcoming episode (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@ballarddesigns.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) . And, of course, please subscribe to the podcast if you haven’t already in Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss a new episode.
Happy Decorating!