Summary: <p>Sarah Karakaian is all about maximizing the design and function of spaces, especially small ones! </p> <p>For Sarah, it all started on the road as a world-traveling performer in hit Broadway musicals, where the only constant was her thoughtfully compartmentalized suitcase. </p> <p>In 2014, Sarah teamed-up with handy hubby, Nick, to create beautiful spaces full-time at <a href="http://www.nestrs.com/">Nestrs</a> a professional organizing, design, and handyman company. </p> <p>Sarah and her husband are Airbnb Superhosts and their work has been featured on the HGTV television series, Beach Flip.</p> <p>We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at <a href="http://www.sparkjoypodcast.com" rel="nofollow">www.sparkjoypodcast.com</a> and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show.</p> <p>While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast.</p> <p><b>In this episode, you’ll enjoy:</b></p> <ul> <li><p>Why enthusiasm is so important for a small business owner working with clients.</p></li> <li><p>How Sarah went from theatre to professional organizing.</p></li> <li><p>Learn about the intersection between the work of organizing and work in doing renovations</p></li> <li><p>When you should do DIY, Do It Yourself, and when it’s between to leave it to the professionals.</p></li> <li><p>Learn about a great DIY project that will make a huge impact.</p></li> <li><p>What it was like to do a very cool beach project on BeachFlip, the HGTV show. Here is their episode: <a href="https://www.hgtv.com/shows/beach-flip/traditional-beach-house-with-nautical-details1-pictures/"><i>Sarah and Nick on BeachFlip</i></a></p></li> </ul> <p>To connect with Sarah, visit <a href="http://www.nestrs.com/"><i>Nestrs.com</i></a><br> Follow her on instagram at: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nestrs/"><i>@nestrs</i></a><br> and Facebook at: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thenestrs/"><i>The Nestrs</i></a></p> <p><b>Sarah's favorite tidying tip:</b> “Think up! There’s a lot of under utilized space up high that you can make use of and maximize your space.”</p> <p><b>What sparks joy for Sarah:</b> Sarah and her husband have a new renovation project in Ohio that she is looking forward to diving into!</p> <p><b>Final words of wisdom</b>: “Being organized is so important. It saves us time, it saves us money, it keeps our stress and anxiety levels under control. And, it can be fun and creative.”</p> <p><b>Gems:</b></p> <p>“Is the time spent doing a project enjoyable for you?”</p> <p>“We were there sometimes until midnight demo’ing a space. And there would be times when I just wanted to cry.”</p> <p>"When you work together, it's important to have a way to deal with the stress and tension that will inevitably come up."</p> <p>“We both love transforming spaces and helping people achieve what they want in their homes.”</p> <p>You can find Karin Socci at <a href="https://www.theserenehome.com/"><i>The Serene Home</i></a> <br> You can find Kristyn Ivey at <a href="https://www.fortheloveoftidy.com/"><i>For the Love of Tidy</i></a></p><p>Special Guest: Sarah Karakaian.</p>
