EPISODE · Aug 5, 2025 · 49 MIN
96: How to Make Your Home Feel Warm & Welcoming with Etiquette Coach, Alison Cheperdak
from Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living · host Cloud10
In this episode of Paring Down, I’m joined by etiquette coach Alison Cheperdak to talk about how to create a home that feels warm, inviting, and deeply welcoming, which includes motivation to declutter (without going overboard!), as well as emotionally intelligent ways to create personal connection. She lets us know: What to do if someone gives you a gift you don’t love (without feeling rude) The one thing you can do that instantly makes guests feel welcome the second they walk through the door The best way to ask guests to leave at the end of the night without outright asking them If you want to become more hospitable without worrying so much about if your home is good enough, you'll get a ton out of this episode! PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) ALISON CHEPERDAK Instagram: @elevateetiquette YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevateetiquette Website: elevateettiquite.com MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE Ep 48: How to Declutter Books as a Book Lover PARING DOWN RESOURCES: Free Decluttering Checklist Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free) Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas Free Gift Request Email Template Free Know Your Why Worksheet SPONSORS: Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm $15/month 5G wireless with Mint Mobile: www.mintmobile.com/paring 20% off chic, soft closet staples from Splendid: https://splendid.com/ - use code PARING at checkout For Hers Hair Growth: https://www.forhers.com/paring 15% off all Lume products like aluminum-free deodorant at lumedeodorant.com- use code PARING Only $1.99 per meal with EveryPlate meal service - code paring199: www.everyplate.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this episode of Paring Down, I’m joined by etiquette coach Alison Cheperdak to talk about how to create a home that feels warm, inviting, and deeply welcoming, which includes motivation to declutter (without going overboard!), as well as emotionally intelligent ways to create personal connection. She lets us know: What to do if someone gives you a gift you don’t love (without feeling rude) The one thing you can do that instantly makes guests feel welcome the second they walk through the door The best way to ask guests to leave at the end of the night without outright asking them If you want to become more hospitable without worrying so much about if your home is good enough, you'll get a ton out of this episode! PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) ALISON CHEPERDAK Instagram: @elevateetiquette YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elevateetiquette Website: elevateettiquite.com MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE Ep 48: How to Declutter Books as a Book Lover PARING DOWN RESOURCES: Free Decluttering Checklist Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free) Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas Free Gift Request Email Template Free Know Your Why Worksheet SPONSORS: Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm $15/month 5G wireless with Mint Mobile: www.mintmobile.com/paring 20% off chic, soft closet staples from Splendid: https://splendid.com/ - use code PARING at checkout For Hers Hair Growth: https://www.forhers.com/paring 15% off all Lume products like aluminum-free deodorant at lumedeodorant.com- use code PARING Only $1.99 per meal with EveryPlate meal service - code paring199: www.everyplate.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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