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Trust Me I'm a Decorator

Written by: Debbie Travis and Tommy Smythe
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  • Trust Me... I'm a Decorator! is a podcast hosted by renowned television personalities and designers Debbie Travis and Tommy Smythe. While you may know them best as decorators, they'll be covering all of their favourite things; travel, relationships, food and more with many special guests along the way. Debbie Travis is an international television host and producer, best-selling author, sought-after public speaker, and designer of the Debbie Travis Home Collection and holds women’s retreats at her villa in Tuscany. She is also the creator and host of Debbie Travis' Painted House, Debbie Travis' Facelift, From the Ground Up, All for One and La Dolce Debbie. She has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Regis and Kelly, The Today Show, The Marilyn Denis Show and has been featured everywhere from Marie Clare to People Magazine, Hello Magazine, The Telegraph and The Globe and Mail. Tommy Smythe spent almost two decades working with HGTV star Sarah Richardson on various shows and he’s a highly sought-after guest expert on national television including The Marilyn Denis Show and Breakfast Television. He recently started his own interior design firm called TOM Design Studio where he combines his love for both traditional and modern design. Off camera, he maintains an international portfolio of private residential design projects as well as an active presence in print media.
    2023
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Episodes
  • Anya the Garden Fairy: Dirty Hands, Happy Mind

    Anya the Garden Fairy: Dirty Hands, Happy Mind
    May 20 2024
    Anya Lautenbach is a mum, a columnist, and a money-saving gardener. Anya returns to the podcast promote her new book, The Money-Saving Gardener: Create Your Dream Garden at a Fraction of the Cost. As we all face a cost-of-living crisis, The Money-Saving Gardener is packed with tips and tricks to help gardeners keep costs down without compromising on style or impact. With creative advice on everything cost saving, from how to consciously buy and waste less, repurpose what you have and find, make the most of so-called garden "waste", to how to boost your plant collection with easy-to-follow seed-saving and propagation tips throughout the seasons. The Money-Saving Gardener encourages patience when gardening to avoid waste, and urges those with a new garden to take time to get to know their plot so they don’t rip out any hidden horticultural treasures. Anya, reveals her favourite hardworking plants and shrubs to grow, that are not only beautiful but give the best long-term value for money, while also supporting wildlife and helping the planet. Her lifetime of budget gardening began in Poland where she grew up surrounded by resourceful family and friends who were passionate about nature and, through necessity, never wasted anything. She was taught self-sufficiency by her mother and shown how to collect seed and propagate plants at the age of 12. “Growing your own food and flowers wasn’t a choice – it was a necessity to survive and stay sane,” Anya writes. Those practical skills enabled Anya to grow and create her own beautiful garden in the UK, all on a tiny budget. She started to share her tips and personal gardening journey with others in lively posts across her social media platforms, and a loyal following of gardeners of all ages and abilities quickly blossomed. Advocating the mental health benefits of gardening, Anya believes getting your bare hands into soil is something everyone should experience. Taking cuttings and the positivity she gains from seeing their first roots grow, has given her strength throughout her life, particularly in times of family grief and her own ADHD ‘superpower’ diagnosis. She says: “A passion for propagation has helped me enormously on my journey, and I have never stopped propagating since I left home over two decades ago...I know by sharing my knowledge I can make gardening and propagating more accessible, helping people to create the garden of their dreams at a fraction of the cost of going out and buying what they need.” Order The Money-Saving Gardener HERE! Anya grew up in Poland surrounded by people who were passionate about nature and simple pleasures which is now her chosen way of life. She loves to prioritize mental health discussions and bring the future of our planet to the forefront of conversations on and off social media. Anya is also very passionate about raising awareness about neurodivergence and in particular ADHD, dyslexia, and autism; she's been diagnosed with ADHD and traits of autism in adulthood and one of her sons is dyslexic. Follow along with her on Instagram where she is the most active in sharing tips & tricks: https://instagram.com/anya_thegarden_fairy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • For the Mums

    For the Mums
    May 7 2024
    Debbie Travis and Tommy Smythe take a trip down memory late in honour of the upcoming North American Mother's Day (Debbie gets to celebrate twice). They explore the different dynamics of motherhood and the challenges and joys that come with it. They also share personal stories and anecdotes about their mothers, highlighting the impact they had on their lives. The two discuss parenting, discipline, generational differences, and some funny memories the importance of forgiveness and understanding, and the deep bond between mothers and their children. The conversation also touches on the changing dynamics of communication and technology over the years. Send in a voicenote with your favourite memories of your mom! Head to https://www.thetrustmepod.com/ and click on the black bar on the right hand side of the page to leave a message! You can also send a voicenote DM in Instagram @thetrustmepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Whizz Air, Marmite Sandwiches, and Other Travel Tales

    Whizz Air, Marmite Sandwiches, and Other Travel Tales
    Apr 22 2024
    Tommy and Debbie discuss their recent trips and the advantages and disadvantages of they faced. Tommy shares his experience of traveling to Montreal to see the solar eclipse, while Debbie recounts her frustrating journey from Italy to London. They also talk about the importance of packing efficiently and decluttering before a move. The conversation then shifts to gardening and the joys of spring, with Debbie sharing her experiences of maintaining the gardens at her villa in Italy. They also reflect on their recent live podcast event and express excitement about their upcoming cruise to Budapest. Debbie and Tommy share other stories from past trips, highlighting the joys of when someone else organizes the details! Tell Tommy & Debbie about your upcoming travel plans, best and worst experiences, and lessons learned from your adventures! Send them a voicenote at thetrustmepod.com or on Instagram @thetrustmepod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
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