Cool House Connection

About Cool House Connection

Cool is 3D! Cool Houses are cool because they are in a cool community, they embrace cool geography or they represent a cool design canvas. Listeners to CoolHouseConnection will get the insider edge of cool NC Mountain towns, get a peek at what the homes and properties located there offer and be able to enjoy and steal design ideas they can use to make their own abode an extra cool retreat! Let's start the adventure.

Publisher

CoolHouseConnection

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Apr 2025

Latest episode

16 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

37 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Sept 2026

   S2 EPISODE 16: "Flower Power: The Simple Design Secret That Brings a Home to Life"

   In this episode of CoolHouseConnection, Deb explores one of the simplest and most powerful design tools we have: flowers. From centuries-old stone villages in Galicia to our own porches, gardens, kitchens, and living spaces, flowers have an extraordinary ability to soften architecture, create warmth, and make a house feel alive. Deb shares how climbing roses, hydrangeas, lavender, wildflowers, greenery, and even a simple bouquet on the kitchen table can transform the way we experience a space. Sometimes the answer to a cold stone wall, a harsh walkway, or an overly perfect room is not another expensive renovation. It is simply adding something living. Along the way, she explores how flowers can soften boundaries, guide movement through outdoor spaces, connect our homes to the changing seasons, and create memories that remain long after the furniture, paint colors, and decorating trends have changed. Inspired by her time in Galicia and her vision for an old stone property there, Deb reflects on the relationship between architecture and nature. As she puts it, the architecture gives a property its strength, while the flowers give it its soul. Ultimately, this episode is a reminder that creating a wonderful home does not always require a huge budget or a major project. Sometimes it begins with a beautiful pot, a handful of fresh flowers, or simply paying attention to the little things that make a place feel welcoming, personal, and alive.

2. 

   1 Sept 2026

   S2 Episode 15: "Lessons From Galicia: 10 Ways to Create a Home That Nourishes Your Life"

   In this episode of CoolHouseConnection, Deb continues her journey through Galicia, Spain, but this time the conversation goes beyond discovering beautiful old stone houses. Galicia has begun changing the way she thinks about home itself. Drawing inspiration from centuries-old villages, handcrafted stone homes, flowing rivers, natural landscapes, and close-knit communities, Deb shares ten lessons that can make any home more meaningful, no matter where you live. From building for generations instead of trends and choosing honest materials that age gracefully, to creating rooms with purpose, embracing nature, uncovering hidden character, and designing spaces that encourage us to slow down, these lessons challenge many of our modern ideas about what makes a house beautiful. Deb also explores something even more important than design. The best homes tell our stories, connect us to our communities, and give us a place where we can truly exhale. Ultimately, Galicia is teaching Deb that finding the right house is really about finding the right life. A life with more intention, more connection, more craftsmanship, and perhaps a little less distraction.

3. 

   18 Aug 2026

   S2 EPISODE 14: "Galicia Stole My Heart: Discovering Spain’s Magical Northwest"

   In this episode of CoolHouseConnection, Deb takes listeners along on a deeply personal journey through Galicia, the mysterious and beautiful northwest corner of Spain that has unexpectedly captured her heart. Forget the familiar image of sunny beaches and whitewashed Spanish villages. Galicia offers something entirely different. Emerald hills, ancient forests, misty valleys, medieval towns, thermal springs, flowing rivers, and centuries-old granite homes create a landscape where history still feels very much alive. As Deb and Jerry search for their next home, the journey becomes about much more than real estate. Deb explores the craftsmanship of buildings designed to survive for generations, the quiet beauty of historic villages, the importance of community, and the lessons these old homes can teach us about stewardship and thoughtful design. Along the way, she discovers hidden timber ceilings, ancient stonework, remarkable churches and monasteries, thermal waters, unforgettable food, and a slower rhythm of life that encourages people to linger, connect, and appreciate where they are. Ultimately, this is an episode about finding a place that changes the way you think about home. Galicia has reminded Deb that the coolest houses are not necessarily the newest, largest, or most expensive. Sometimes they are simply the ones with the best stories.

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YouTube views

12,094

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

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73

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

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