Welcome to the show notes for Episode 2 of Young House Love Has A Podcast. In this episode, designer and TV host Sabrina Soto joins us to talk candidly about nine years in design television—the moments she loved, the projects that frustrated her, and the times she cried on camera. Sabrina shares how motherhood has influenced her aesthetic and gives a behind-the-scenes look at working with the Home Shopping Network. We also cover what’s new with us, play another round of our “What’s Not” game, and spotlight a surprisingly hardy plant we use indoors and out.
This week’s episode is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, or you can listen using the embedded player below. Use this page to follow up on links, photos, and resources we mentioned on the show.
What’s New
- Remember the Craigslist dresser we mentioned? See the before-and-after in our post about hiding TV wires, and again in the final reveal of the bonus room where it appears in context. Those posts show how a little creativity and elbow grease can transform a bargain find.
- I also referenced an old post about a hardwood floor mishap—complete with stick-figure illustrations. It’s a quick, funny read if you want the full story behind that foundation-level disaster.
- The fish you heard about on the episode is Chloe, our outgoing betta who makes frequent cameo appearances on the blog and in our photos.
What’s Not
- For the paint-color quiz we played, here are the colors that matched different animals: Otter, Hamster, Beaver, and Chipmunk. These shades were used as playful examples of how paint names can influence perception.
- We mentioned PBS’s list of “10 Homes That Changed America.” Those ten homes are worth exploring for anyone who loves architectural history and iconic residential design.
- We also chatted about a few classic country songs on the show. If you want to listen to the tracks we mentioned—ranging from tongue-in-cheek heartbreak to novelty country—search for titles like “Flushed From the Bathroom of My Heart,” “I’m Gonna Hire a Wino to Decorate Our Home,” “Billy Broke My Heart at Walgreens (And I Cried All the Way to Sears),” and “You Can’t Pull a U-Haul to Heaven.” These fun, old-school tunes sparked a surprising reaction: one of them even won Sherry over.
Main Segment
- For a look at Sabrina Soto’s style and home, check out HGTV Magazine’s feature on her Los Angeles residence, which illustrates her layered, livable approach to design.
- Sabrina’s retail collections include pieces at Target and HSN. The anchor-themed sheets and pineapple bedding were highlighted as favorites on the episode—great examples of how affordable textiles can make a room feel curated and personal.
- To see Sabrina in action, watch clips of her presenting products on HSN. Her on-camera energy and styling tips translate well to live demonstrations, and the videos are useful if you want to learn how she talks about design to a broad audience.
- You can also find Sabrina on her website and social media platforms, where she shares projects, tips, and inspiration for everyday design challenges.
We’re Digging
- We’ve been using large outdoor ferns in our backyard to create lush, low-maintenance greenery. If you want to see them in place, a recent post shows the ferns on our back deck, where they’ve been styled and photographed for a summer gathering.
- One podcast we’ve been enjoying is Surprisingly Awesome. Episodes on mattresses, pigeons, and adhesives offer surprising insights into everyday things and are engaging for anyone who likes well-researched, curious storytelling.
If you’re hunting for something we featured in an earlier episode but can’t remember which show notes to open, we keep an updated master list of everything we’ve been digging across all past episodes—helpful for rediscovering past recommendations.
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