Heart of the Home

Moving is inherently stressful, but doing it with kids takes it to the next level. In this episode, Jen and Jon are sharing what they’re doing to make their upcoming move as painless as possible. Plus...

We all face obstacles in our lives, and sometimes the way we react to those barriers ends up being the most important part of the story. Our guest in this episode struggled for years to get pregnant. ...

Most of us have an idea of what our homes should look like, but reality often doesn’t match up. Our guest in this episode specializes in helping families bridge that gap. Carly Thornock is an interior...

After weeks of keeping quiet about their new house, Jen and Jon are finally able to share more details! In this episode, we’re introducing Project #StaggMountainModern. And trust us, this is a BIG pro...

Never underestimate the power of music. That’s one of the philosophies of our guest in this episode. Sarah Davies is a creative music teacher and owner of The Piano Place. Because she’s felt the power...

There’s never been a better time to sell a home, and on the flip side, there’s likely never been a worse time to buy one. But that doesn’t mean the situation is hopeless. In this episode, we’re bringi...

Buying or selling a home is always stressful, but in the current real estate market, it’s even more intense. While it is definitely a “seller’s market”, there are still things you can do when listing ...

Preparing to move and renovate a new home while also raising a young family is stressful. In this episode, Jen and Jon are updating their progress, and sharing what they’re doing to make the process a...

Success in life isn’t always found on the easiest path. That’s a guiding philosophy for Jeanette Bennett. As the editor-in-chief of a successful magazine series in Utah, she’s been making tough decisi...

Tackling new DIY projects can be intimidating, but that’s never stopped Mysha Bolen. She’s the creative brains behind the Remington Avenue blog and Instagram account. And if you follow her, you know g...

If you’ve followed us for very long, you know we always have some kind of project cooking. But this one might be our biggest yet! We don’t want to spoil anything just yet, so hit play for all the deta...

When you ask Ashley Sylvester about the biggest influence in her life, she doesn’t hesitate before answering: her mom. The lessons her mother taught as a young girl led Ashley to her current path as a...

Finding the courage to be yourself is a lesson everyone hopes their kids learn. But it’s not always easy. That’s part of why this episode’s guest is so refreshing. Jason Dunnigan is a dad to four kids...

Finding positivity these days may seem difficult, but today’s guest believes it’s more important than ever. Becca Jackson runs the popular Instagram account “If the Cookie Fits”. There she focuses on ...

Did anyone else think being stuck at home during this pandemic would result in lots of home project success stories? Jon and Jen certainly had a reality check early on, but they’ve still accomplished ...

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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 s...

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,...

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 ...

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 partl...

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 a...

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 c...

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, Ke...

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,...

We’re big believers that when everything in a home is brand new, the whole space can feel cold and sterile. That’s why our team loves incorporating family heirlooms and vintage pieces into our designs...

We LOVE hearing from our listeners, readers and followers. Lots of times, you reach out with your own design/DIY dilemmas. In this episode, we’re addressing some of your questions. We’re looking at wh...

Any time you bring a contractor into the mix on a project, there’s always a chance things can go sideways. That is unfortunately something we had to deal with on Project Fit Fam. Because of the pandem...

At the beginning of the pandemic, we thought all the extra time at home would allow us to tackle all the home projects we had on our list. While we’ve had some success, we’ve also had to adjust our ex...

Anyone who has ever built a new home knows how exciting it can be choosing all the finishes. When you’re working with a custom home builder, you often have the freedom to use any kind of materials you...

The COVID-19 Pandemic has forced all of us to adapt our lives. For many parents with children, that includes more schoolwork happening at home. Jennifer Borget is a mom of 3 who never expected to be a...

If you feel like clutter gets the best of you sometimes, don’t worry, you are not alone. We all have spaces in our homes that we wish were more organized. That’s where professional organizers like Sam...

If it feels like we’ve been talking about #projectdesertescape for a long time, it’s because we have. But at 7,000 square feet, it’s one of the largest projects our firm has ever done, and there are l...

One of our first episodes on Heart of the Home Podcast featured one of our favorite people on the planet, Oakley Peterson. She’s the woman behind the popular Instagram account ‘Nothing Down About It‘....

Would you ever be able to rent your home to complete strangers while you’re still living there? And then keep doing it with different groups of strangers? That’s just one of the things about Abi Ayres...

We get asked about home renovations all the time. And sometimes there are things you just learn best by doing. That’s why we’re excited to take you along as one of our team members completes his first...

It’s a project many of you have followed along with on Jen’s social media. Now we’re finally sharing all the nitty-gritty details about the Garden Church in the #StaggReno backyard! We’ve gotten lots ...

When you’re starting out on a new project, it can be tempting to stick to things you know. But for Cara Newhart at @neverskipbrunch being brave always has benefits! She’s a big proponent of making bol...

We’ve been trying a lot harder to listen this week. In the wake of the death of George Floyd and protests against police brutality sweeping across the country, we have felt the weight of knowing we ne...

If you’ve ever renovated a home, you know problems always come up. (And they’re never ones you were anticipating.) But when our podcast producer bought a fixer-upper earlier this year, he never could ...

You’ve heard us say it before (and we’ll probably say it again), good homes help you easily create memories. That’s exactly what happens in the kitchen of Maria Lichty. She’s the brains behind the pop...

If you’ve been following us for a while, you may have the feeling that the Stagg Reno backyard is a never-ending project. While we do keep finding things to build, it’s only because we have a clear vi...

If you’ve ever worked with the Stagg Design team, you know we are planners! One of the hardest things we’ve had to learn over the years is that sometimes things don’t go according to plan, and you nee...

Do you feel it? Spring is definitely in the air at the Stagg Design home base here in Utah. The birds are chirping, the days are getting warmer, and the sun is sticking around a bit longer. We are all...

The team at Stagg Design firmly believes that every house deserves to feel like a home, and every person deserves that peaceful feeling that being in your favorite space can bring. Achieving that bala...

Everyone here on the Stagg Design team is adjusting to the new “Stay Home” way of life in their own ways. For Jen, Jon and their girls, the process has come with a few growing pains, but also several ...

If being stuck at home is starting to wear on you, don’t worry! You aren’t alone. The Stagg Design Headquarters at the #StaggReno have been overrun by children who don’t know what to do with themselve...

We talk a lot about the importance of having spaces in your home that make you feel peaceful and help you forget about the worries of the world. That’s probably never been more important than now with...

Just like many of our listeners, the Stagg Design crew are all being impacted by the current COVID-19 pandemic. At the Stagg Reno, Jen and Jon are working from home and socially isolating with their t...

Nothing can be more exciting than starting a renovation project at your home. By the time the dust starts flying, you’ve probably spent a while picking materials and you can’t can’t wait for your drea...

Here at Stagg Design, we love pushing our clients to try something new. We hope the homes we design for them are always inviting and never feel stale. That’s one of the reasons we work hard to stay up...