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Millennial 911
Join us every Tuesday to tackle the millennial emergency. We’re aware that they’re not real emergencies, but they’re still important. We’ll bring in guests as first responders and by the end of each episode you’ll have essentials for your own first aid kit. For more, follow us on Instagram @mlnl911pod. And feel free to dial 911 by sending us a dm with an emergency - we got you.
Millennial 911
Is IKEA furniture illegal after 35?
Our first responder this week is Ashlen Thomson, interior designer and senior associate with McKinley Studios in Vancouver. She helps us see a path from a design aesthetic that’s purely based on budget to one that is elevated yet realistic. She leaves us with guidelines, but more importantly, confidence to tap into how we want our space to function and feel, without being bogged down by rules.
4:19 - Ashlen’s “high/low” strategy
5:37 - What types of pieces should we be investing in?
11:02 - What should we not invest in?
14:17 - When to go used/thrifted/vintage
15:57 - Heirlooms and meaning behind pieces
21:27 - Where to add colour or keep things more neutral
25:21 - Design “rules” we can toss
30:10 - Advice around how to incorporate designs from various aesthetics
32:49 - Specific advice around incorporating Alyssa’s heritage into her dining space
38:52 - Final words of wisdom from Ashlen
43:36 - First aid kit takeaways
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