Hi everyone, and welcome to Home Design Chat with Nancy. As we get close to Christmas and the end of the year, I wanted to take a moment to thank you all for listening to my podcasts.

This year marks the end of 10 years of Home Design Chat with Nancy,

When I started this podcast, I was worried about having enough information to share with you but It seems that I never run out of topics to talk about with you.

Over the past decade, we’ve talked about everything from kitchen and bath design to tile trends, safety, wellness, and how homes really function in everyday life.

These podcasts have always been about education — helping you make informed decisions, not just follow trends.

Last January I started to focus more on homeowners and do -it -yourselfers, educating on every aspect of design and how-to’s. We did a series on installing tile yourself. That was interesting. I learned alot although I would not install myself.

Gil Olachea became my co-host squeezing in time to podcast once or twice a month.

I’m really excited about what’s coming up in 2026.

• Gil and I will have more honest conversations about products
• The pros and cons — or as I call the good, the bad and the ugly.
• Biophilic designs, wellness and technology are definitely on everyone’s radar

My goal in 2026 is to keep this podcast useful, practical, and grounded in how people actually live.”

I’ll be sharing a few ‘Best of Home Design Chat with Nancy’ episodes over the next few weeks — some of the conversations you’ve loved most and that are still incredibly relevant today.

I’ll be taking a short holiday break, and I’ll be back with great new guests starting January 5th, 2026. I already have some interesting guests lined up, and I can’t wait to share them with you.

Happy Holiday

If you have questions, please send them to Nancy@NancyHugo.com

By the way, you can send me an email at Nancy@nancyhugo.com to get on my email list for DesignersCircleHQ.com. All the podcasts are posted there as well as Design Trends, Design News and more. DesignersCirclehq.com is a website!

If you want to learn more about me, go to NancyHugo.com

This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram.com

Hi everyone, and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy!

Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are going to be here before you know it. Whatever you celebrate, I am sure you have a lot to do before the big day or big week.. Decorating, gift shopping, planning the menu for family holiday dinners, and added to this, enough stress for 10 people. I think stress naturally goes with holidays.

I was actually thinking of sharing some of my traditional Italian cookies and pastry recipes but…this is not a cooking show, so I will stick with my subjects for your home.

If you are remodeling any part of your home, or building a new home, or are in the middle of planning a remodel project, now is not the time to think about this. Just relax. Watch Christmas movies, make ornaments & cookies with your kids and have fun.

Several weeks ago I reviewed the walk in tub. I shared my honest opinion on the pros and cons.

Today I am reviewing an interesting product for the kitchen. I really like induction cooktops but this one by Invisacook goes a step further.

• How does it work
• Pros & Cons
• Ventilation
• Cost

I hope today’s episode on the pros and cons of a new product.

If you have questions, please send them to Nancy@NancyHugo.com

By the way, you can send me an email at Nancy@nancyhugo.com to get on my email list for DesignersCircleHQ.com. All the podcasts are posted there as well as Design Trends, Design News and more. DesignersCirclehq.com is a website!

If you want to learn more about me, go to NancyHugo.com

This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram.com

Hi everyone, and welcome back to Home Design Chat with Nancy!

I hope this is not the first time you are listening to my podcasts but if it is you will learn all about your home…how to plan, design and execute your remodel and much more. my passion is about design and to educate….that’s my reason for doing this podcast every week.

Today’s episode is all about giving you design inspiration and helping you decorate safely. We’re going to cover what’s trending in Christmas décor for 2025, what colors and materials designers are loving this year, and the safest way to create a beautiful holiday home without setting off the smoke alarm.

If you want a holiday home that looks magical but is still safe for kids, pets, and your peace of mind, stay with me — this is your guide to safe and stylish decorating this Christmas.

• Check your lights before you use them to decorate
• Don't overload your outlets
• Safe decorating for outdoors
• Real tree vs artificial tree
• Candles - the #1 hazard

Now for the fun stuff:

• Warm Luxe meets Whimsy
• Color trends in decorating for the holidays
• The holiday metallic color
• Pastel colors for Christmas
• Bows everywhere
• Texture and more texture
• Handmade decor
• The ambient glow
• Multiple trees

I hope today’s episode gave you a mix of inspiration and practical ideas to make your home look beautiful and stay safe this Christmas. Decorating should be fun — and with a little thoughtfulness, it can be magical without becoming dangerous.

If you have questions, please send them to Nancy@NancyHugo.com

By the way, you can send me an email at Nancy@nancyhugo.com to get on my email list for DesignersCircleHQ.com.

All the podcasts are posted there as well as Design Trends, Design News and more. DesignersCirclehq.com is a website!

If you want to learn more about me, go to NancyHugo.com

This podcast is sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram.com