In this episode, Cara sits down with the Editor of Better Homes & Garden's DO IT YOURSELF Magazine, Brian Kramer. They dive into what's next for Modern Farmhouse Style and some design strategies for keeping it fresh. Brian shares a peak into the summer issue of Do it Yourself magazine and a preview of some of the on-trend projects you'll find inside. They also chat Furniture Flip Challenge and what Brian and his team are looking for when judging pieces + some insider tips for making your pieces stand out.

in this episode:
✨ Brian's story & talent for balancing a hands-on approach and design inspiration when it comes to sharing stories and projects as an editor
✨ a sneak peak into the two new issues coming out April 30th — Farmhouse Do It Yourself and the Summer issue of Do It Yourself
✨ modern farmhouse style — uncovering the essence of the style and what's next for farmhouse
✨ design strategies for how to keep farmhouse feeling fresh through incorporating texture + Brian's color recommendations to explore
✨  Summer project trends and a first look at what you can find in the Do It Yourself Summer issue
✨ the increasingly important role magazines play in curating an experience of inspiration in a world full of inspo images
✨  Brian's role as the judge of the Furniture Flip Challenge: what he and his team look for when choosing pieces
✨ The importance of storytelling, showcasing your process, and taking design risks with your furniture flip pieces
✨ Some insider tips for making your furniture pieces stick out to the judges for the challenge

Connect with Cara
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blog — https://neverskipbrunch.com

Connect with DO IT YOURSELF
instagram — https://instagram.com/doityourselfmagazine
grab the upcoming issues — https://magazine.store/do-it-yourself

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