In our last podcast Nancy and Les Sturtevant, owner of Designer Dream Kitchen Studio in Scottsdale, Az, discussed the key items to be addressed when planning your kitchen remodel. This week they continued that topic with several more important key points to be considered: Expanding the Space : Removing non load bearing walls might be a way to open up your floorplan and increase the size of the kitchen. This could create a large open floorplan that would be more inviting giving you more use for t...
Sep 16, 2020•29 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Nancy's guest this week is Les Sturtevant, owner of Designer Dream Kitchen Studio in Scottsdale, AZ. Les and Nancy discussed these key items to be addressed when planning your kitchen remodel: Forgetting to plan a realistic Your Budget - Do this before you tear out your cabinets! Plan for the Big Picture - To look professional, chose all the finishes for your project before you start. Choosing your Appliances First - Your appliances should fit your space, your budget and your lifestyle. Plumbing...
Sep 09, 2020•23 min•Season 3Ep. 28
During this Summer time of Covid-19 are you taking the opportunity to relax a little? Some of us might even relax and enjoy a glass of wine to say we made it through the day! Lori Ann Harnish, Independent Ambassador with Boisset Wines, is Nancy's guest this week. Lori Ann, also a very knowledgeable foodie, talked about the kinds of wines that would be the best for this time of year and what foods and menus to use when pairing with wine. Get wine knowledgeable and impress your friends . . . and t...
Sep 02, 2020•32 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Brad King, president of B & B Marketing, was Nancy's guest this week. Brad and Nancy chatted about one of the most important areas in your kitchen - the Water Area. Naturally, every kitchen at least one sink, some larger kitchens have 2 sinks and even 3 sinks. Brad explains what a fire clay sink is, specifically the Bocchi sink with accessories. Added to this wet area, the following items were discussed: Faucets - So many to chose from. Everhot Water Dispenser - Hot water for tea, soup, etc....
Aug 26, 2020•28 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Monogram appliances introduced some new and interesting products so Nancy invited Deron Rensen, Senior Area Sales Manager with Monogram, to explain why we don't have to dry our dishes after they come out of the dishwasher, how the disposal works and the new pre-steam technology. New Dishwasher with Max Dry technology Max Dry dries 2X better than leading DW Internal LED Lights Quiet Performance Over 90 water jets (including bottle jets) Hard Food Disposer Steam and Sanitization We also talked abo...
Aug 19, 2020•26 min•Season 3Ep. 25
If you don’t cook with steam or know nothing about how to use it, you have to listen to this podcast. Janne Mahan, a chef and product trainer for Bosch, Thermador and Gaggenau, is Nancy’s guest this week. Did you know that when steam is added in various amounts to convection cooking, food is prepared faster, with greater nutrient retention, and favorite recipes can be used without change in temperature in less time AND with no preheating? Janne also explains: the premise of steam cooking. techni...
Aug 10, 2020•24 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Nancy and Jem Funk, Interior and Lighting Design with Premier Lighting, is Nancy's guest. The subject of their conversation was about some of the suggestions designers make for residential interiors. We agree that you people shouldn't do whatever the designer says if it's not your lifestyle. Nancy and Jem gave their viewpoint on the following design trends: Wall-to-wall carpet - not practical but a good price point, comfortable to walk on All white rooms - hard to keep clean, needs color accents...
Aug 03, 2020•29 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Tired of same the old colors for your kitchen? Now you have 1,000 colors to pick from when you purchase your new range, hood, refrigerator and dishwasher. Nancy's guest is JC Abbey, regional sales manager with BlueStar Appliance. JC talked about BlueStar's ability to customize their appliances to enhance your kitchen. In addition to all those colors they also do custom plating to match your hardware. JC also explained what duel fuel is, convection with gas and open burners. BlueStar appliances a...
Jul 25, 2020•19 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Many of us are staying home creating things to do to keep busy. Many of us already have a business and we certainly don't want to keep it a secret. We all know that social media drives business but where do we start? Having a website is one of the most important things for every business to have, no matter the size of the business. Nancy chatted with Chris Diamond, owner of Hogfish Web Studios, to explain 5 things to think about regarding your website: What do you want your website to do for you...
Jul 17, 2020•32 min•Season 3Ep. 21
This week Lisa Rane with Berkshire Hathaway talked with Nancy about the Phoenix housing market and how the pandemic has affected sales. Also, they discussed the new home builds, mortgage rates, the resale inventory, and why Phoenix is still experiencing immense growth. If you are buying or selling a home, you'll want to know what the market changes are and what buyers & sellers are looking for. Are those photos of your home really that important? Can virtual tours take the place of open hous...
Jul 11, 2020•22 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Have you ever wondered who prints those beautiful scenes on buses and trains? Who prints those huge signs at arenas? Nancy's guest is Lisa Perkins, Art Consultant & Sales Representative with Image Craft and Viapagi, who does it all. Image Craft has large format printing capabilities, and in-house services to make your project turnkey. They have award winning designs to bring your inspiration to reality. They will print banners, wrap fleets, fine art reproduction, and have the latest fabric p...
Jul 03, 2020•23 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Nancy's guest this week is Vince Cavale, National Sales Manager with QDI Surfaces. Summer is here and everyone is working on their backyard so this is the perfect time to learn about pavers, which can be porcelain, concrete or stone. Learn about the benefits of using pavers, their characteristics, how they are installed and how to maintain them. You'll want to listen to this podcast to learn about pavers and other products available at QDI Surfaces. This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting ema...
Jun 26, 2020•25 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Nancy’s guest is Steve Ertle, Merchandising Representative for B/S/H appliances. Steve explained how the new crystal dry works on the Bosch dishwashers and why the in-line water heater is a plus instead of a heating element. We also chatted about ProRanges with Titanium door and glass, side swing wall ovens and the Freedom induction cooktops. If you are remodeling your kitchen or just need to replace the existing ones, you really can’t afford to miss this podcast. This podcast sponsored by Premi...
Jun 19, 2020•23 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Nancy chatted with Jem Funk, lighting expert with Premier Lighting, about how to get the right lighting to change the mood of your home without contracting an electrician. Lighting can make or break the mood in a room and today we covered several ways to accomplish this. Listen and learn about unifying your bulbs, picking out the right LEDs, using layers of lights, diffusing your lights, dimming your lights without hard-wired dimmers, and more. This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting email qu...
Jun 12, 2020•26 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Nancy's guest this week is Dan Hugo, a computer engineer with years of experience. The subject was the Internet of Things and just how safe it really is. The more functionalities (apps) you add to your smartphone, the more information you store in the device. This could make smartphones and anything connected to them vulnerable to many different types of attacks. Don't be naive and think you have nothing to worry about. Listen to this podcast. As mentioned on the podcast here are 9 security meas...
Jun 05, 2020•26 min•Season 3Ep. 15
On March 11, 2020, Nancy and Les Sturdevant, owner of Design Dream Kitchen Studio in Scottsdale, discussed the evolution of kitchen design from the 1950’s to the 1990’s. They were going to continue this theme for the 2000’s on the following podcast, but due to the Coronavirus and social distancing, the podcast got put on hold. They remotely recorded the podcast today chatting about the trends of the 2000’s and 2010 decade. They also discussed how the Coronavirus Pandemic has affected society and...
May 28, 2020•20 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Eric Skinner, owner of Premium Wholesale Cabinets in Phoenix, explained to Nancy the process of walking a new client through his showroom. He explains the different cabinet construction and hardware. He also shows the homeowner the many cabinet vignettes and explains the styles, wood species and stains of each cabinet manufacturer. As Eric was finishing our tour, we chatted about how he and his designers create a dream kitchen for their clients . This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting email ...
May 20, 2020•20 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Nancy’s guest this week is Deren Rensen, Senior Area Sales Manager with Monogram Appliances. Deren explained the differences between Monogram’s new collections: The Statement and The Minimalist. The Statement can work with Transitional or Traditional Kitchens while the Minimalist collection integrates seamlessly with the Contemporary look. Deren also talked about the Monogram videos showing delicious recipes from the Monogram Chefs. These videos can be viewed on the Monogram You tube channel HER...
May 13, 2020•14 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Nancy suggests how to keep busy and positive in this world of the pandemic. This is a short, but upbeat podcast. This has been a difficult for all of us and the sad thing is we don't have any idea when it will be over. Following the CDC rules of social distancing, wearing a mask, washing your hands may help to end COVID-19. Stay safe This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting email questions to [email protected]...
Mar 26, 2020•7 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Nancy and Les Sturtevant, owner of Designer Dream Kitchen Studio, compared the kitchens of the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's. How did the cabinets and countertops used in each decade differ and what appliances introduced in these time frames made life easier. Remember when oak cabinets were popular and what about those formica countertops. The evolution of the kitchen is a very interesting subject if you are remodeling a kitchen or if you are just interested in timelines. This podcast sponsored by P...
Mar 11, 2020•29 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Nancy talked with Steve Deubel, general contractor and owner of Image Home Improvement, about the process of kitchen design from beginning to end. Here are some of the items they covered: What is the first thing that must be done when you decide to remodel your kitchen. What are change orders and why are they used. How to work with a team so your project will run smoothly More ideas about living through the remodel process are covered in this podcast. This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting e...
Mar 04, 2020•24 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Nancy explained how to work with a kitchen designer and why you should not attempt this task yourself, unless of course, you are a kitchen designer. On this podcast Nancy explains the process of getting your kitchen remodel started. She talks about budgeting, working with a contractor and tips on what decisions you need to make to get a kitchen you will be happy with. Yes, remodeling is an overwhelming task, but I'm hoping this podcast will ease your pain so when your remodel is complete, you wi...
Feb 26, 2020•16 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Nancy discusses the reasons why and how homeowners should work with an experienced designer to remodel their kitchen. With the background and knowledge, a kitchen designer can create a functional and aesthetic space while keeping the project within budget. Listen to this podcast for more reasons why a designer will be worth the investment. Note: the picture for this podcast is the "before" view. Check out the picture for episode 8- that's the after shot. This podcast sponsored by Premier Lightin...
Feb 12, 2020•13 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Nancy’s guest this week is Richard Wilkinson, owner of Made, a resource for Designers. Richard just came back from Paris where he saw the big trends from around the world for 2020. Textiles, accessories, furniture and wallcoverings are Richard’s focus for your home, but Richard is only available to the trade. Not to worry! Richard will work with your designer. If you have any questions regarding what Richard is chatting about, please do not hesitate to contact Nancy. This podcast sponsored by Pr...
Feb 05, 2020•25 min•Season 3Ep. 6
We all want to get the most out of our house when we sell it, but how do we start the process? Lisa Rane, Realtor with Local Board Real Estate, is Nancy’s guest this week. Lisa explains the process of preparing to put your house on the market. Checking out your neighborhood, what has to be done to market your house to buyers, and who you should consult with during the preparation process are some of the subjects Lisa discussed. This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting email questions to Nancy@...
Jan 28, 2020•26 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Jem Funk, lighting specialist with Premier Lighting, just came back from the Dallas market and chatted with Nancy about what the lighting trends will be for 2020. Definitely we are heading toward a more modern view in lighting with geometric shapes dominating the new looks. Lots of different and fun materials and finishes are being used. Jem also explained what you won’t be seeing this year. Listen to this fun podcast so you will know what's in and what's out in the world of lighting. This podca...
Jan 21, 2020•28 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Nancy & Dede Radford, Our Dunn Edwards paint expert, talked about the colors of 2020. Pantone is the leader for deciding the color of the year, but did you know each paint company has their own color of the year? Dunn-Edwards has introduced 80 new colors for 2020. They also discussed what are the best colors for ceilings, the different paint sheens and what sheen should go where, what colors are the in colors for each room. Listen to this podcast to know more about paints than your painter. ...
Jan 14, 2020•26 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Find out how to avoid being scammed and hacked by deviants. How to clean the clutter out of your computer. These are 2 important subjects discussed during this podcast when Nancy interviewed Chris Diamond, owner of Hogfish Web Studios. Chris has extensive experience in website design & development, Wordpress maintenance & security and web hosting. This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting email questions to [email protected]...
Jan 06, 2020•20 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Everyone loves Food Trucks for the variety of foods they offer, the fun they bring to events and the social atmosphere of bringing people together. Nancy chatted with Dan Hugo about the inner workings of the Food Truck business and how a truck kitchen compares to your home kitchen. What are the requirements and codes for a kitchen in a food truck? How often are they inspected? Get the answers before you eat from your next food truck. Dan founded a Food Truck Owners Association in the Bay area, h...
Jan 02, 2020•31 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Nancy interviewed Lori Ann Harnish, an independent Ambassador with Bossa Wines. If you want to impress when you are entertaining for the Holidays, learn about wine pairing with appetizers, entrees and desserts. Lori Ann is the expert about wine pairing, wine quality, and more. Listen to this podcast so you can know more about the wines you are serving to your guests for the holidays and all year ’round. This podcast sponsored by Premier Lighting Intro music “On my way” by Kevin Macleod email que...
Dec 15, 2019•25 min•Season 2Ep. 47
