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EPISODE · May 7, 2025 · 40 MIN

#440 - Organize First, Decorate Second with Whitney English

from Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? · host Molly Stillman

I'm thrilled to welcome back my friend, Whitney English, to the show today! She is an author, artist, and self-proclaimed reluctant expert in surviving family drama with grace... and a glue gun. Whitney is known for telling the truth with humor, finding beauty in the mess, and believing that good stories and good design can heal just about anything- whether she's organizing a junk drawer or untangling generational dysfunction. Her new book, Organize First, Decorate Second, is out now, and today, we're diving into everything from the psychology of organization and decoration to practical tips you can use in your own home. So, grab a cup of coffee and get ready for an episode packed with inspiration and fun. I'm so excited for you to hear it! 3:19 – Whitney 201 •    Navigating a busy season  •    Releasing a new book •    Seeing evidence of God in difficult times 5:21 – Organize First, Decorate Second •    The deeper philosophy behind Whitney's book •    Balancing sentimentality and organization  •    The importance of functional items 16:38 – Making Home •    Whitney's journey of house hopping •    How Whitney stays organized with ADHD •    Practical tips for organization 36:52 – Takeaways •    Rapid fire questions with Whitney •    Connecting with Whitney  •    Get your copy of Organize First, Decorate Second FEATURED QUOTES "Just because we've been through some hard stuff doesn't mean that God isn't good." "I think that if you have a big dream… it is okay to make a slow decision about it." "Function is beautiful."   Learn more about Whitney: https://whitneyenglish.com/ Get your copy of Organize First, Decorate Second: https://www.amazon.com/Organize-First-Decorate-Second-Creativity/dp/0785251960 Whitney on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhitneyEnglish/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitneyenglish/?hl=en

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