Whitney Reynolds 12/13/16 Whitney Reynolds 12/13/16

Home For The Holidays

Happy Holidays from my home to yours! In the small town of Durant, Oklahoma where I grew up, they do a yearly holiday event called "The Parade Of Homes." It's where people open up their houses to neighbors for a look inside. This year I thought it would be fun to open our doors to you. After all, you welcome me in your home each week with our show, so why not do the same. We've added some additions to the house (even twins) this year and it will be exciting to show you around. Welcome to the The Heiner Home!

This year's holiday card with our new built-ins and fireplace.

Our main room decorated for the holidays!

My dream power room... FINALLY. This was our latest project that we did all on our own. This is the 3rd time in 2 years that this room has been redone.

The twins "Noah's Ark" Nursery (And two by two they came). I hand painted the signs.

Master Power Room. Complete gut rehab, down to the studs.

So many hours and so much love has gone into our house this year. The pictures above are all of the major projects we conquered in 2016! For more on all these renovation check out our show's PINTEREST PAGE.

Last but not least, I must leave you with my favorite additions of all:

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! And may 2017 be the best year yet!

XOXO - Whitney

Whitney Reynolds 12/22/15 Whitney Reynolds 12/22/15

Happy Holidays From Our Home To Yours

Happy Holidays from our {NEW} home to yours! I just love this time of the year and all the traditions that come with it. One of my Christmas must is creating a holiday card that makes our friends and family laugh. This year we decided to feature our new home and favorite child Miss Puffy Doo-Little (AKA- Santa Paws).

In all seriousness, we hope you have a very MERRY AND BRIGHT HOLIDAY & like I say every year, THE BEST IS YET TO COME (believe it and receive it)! Thanks for another great year for The Whitney Reynolds Show and see you in 2016!

WATCH ALL OUR 2015 SHOW HERE!

Whitney Reynolds 7/31/15 Whitney Reynolds 7/31/15

Sweet Home Chicago

Welcome to our new home! Earlier this month we made a big decision, to buy our future family home. We started the journey back in February and finally in June found the house of our dreams. Sure, some of you are thinking yeah yeah, you bought a home, what's the big deal? Well for Dave (my husband) and I this was a decision to officially plant our roots in Chicago. We are so excited to call this city our home. Today, I will be giving you a look at our house and also the tips I learned along the way. ENJOY!

My parents joke that every two years I move and even though their statement is true, I am happy to say this will be our home for many years to come. During the search process we decided our "MUST HAVES" and then worked our way down. His were: Price point, bedrooms and location. Mine were: School district and layout. I'd say we both got what we wanted.

Okay enough with the small talk- Let the tour begin!

First stop our, living room. When people walk through our front door I want them to feel the love and also right at home. I wanted to create a space that was inviting and hip. First thing we did was clean the windows. We lucked out with great natural light throughout the house, however, the windows needed a good cleaning. Once we were in the house for a few days we realized our couch was not enough and needed to fill the space a little bit more. Shoes aside, I am a bargain shopper so I went online to my favorite stores and sought out the best sale (and that's when we got the chairs). Eventually, we will be having a custom mantle and gas fireplace put in.

We couldn't leave out the fun details. I try to have a story with our house accessories. The flower in the picture below was not only created by one of my best girlfriends but it also was part of our centerpieces at our wedding. This glass sculpture is not only a statement but it's also a big party of our story!

White Cabinet done by Petronella Designs

The Dining Room- This is probably my favorite room for a number of reasons but I'd say my main one: It's where all the conversations happen. I love nothing more than to sit around the table and gab. This room is right off the kitchen and is great for entertaining guests and Chef Dave. In the kitchen we went with stainless steel appliances. We knew we were going to need more cabinet space when we moved in, so we had a custom piece (picture above) created by Nellie Fuder of Petronella-Designs. She makes pieces to fit any style and budget. I will definitely be having more of her collection around my house in years to come! We needed a focal point in the room and luckily with a few clicks on Craigslist I found this painting for only $35.00! The light fixture in this room was given to us by dear friends and I think it is the cherry on top!

Every house should have one wallpapered room and this will be our main floor powder room. I've heard wallpapering is tough to do, so for this task we will be bringing in the experts. Okay let's head upstairs.

The Caribou chalk board Dave proposed on.

Greetings from our second floor-

I have always wanted to have what I call, "A museum wall." One location to show off my art collection and we decided to do this upstairs (picture above). On this floor we also have our master bedroom/bath and what will one day be the nursery and this kids bathroom. Right now the extra room is serving as Dave's office. The chalkboard in the picture above is from the Caribou Coffee where I met Dave. Six months later we went in to that same coffee shop and on this board were the words "WILL YOU MARRY ME!" We had to keep it!

The master bedroom was a little overwhelming to me when we first moved in, because of its size. One of the first things I learned with buying this house is: It's fun to fill it up and change things over time. Not everything must be done overnight! The inspiration behind this room came from the Pottery Barn bed spread, I purchased the day we closed. The master bath is huge but needs updating; we are looking forward to putting in a steam shower and double sink.

To conclude our tour we will finish in the basement- On this floor we have our laundry room, a guest room, a full bathroom, bonus room and storage. My home office for the show and my jewelry line is is in the main room. I am surrounded by inspirational thoughts, articles and keepsakes. I finally have the space I need to be creative at home! In the guest bedroom on this level we have a bedroom ready for guests.

Below I have some tips to highly consider when moving-

1. STI Movers were a huge help to us during this whole process. And something I loved about them is their effort to Go Green. They have reusable eco-friendly boxes. All you have to do is order them, then the company will deliver them right to your doorstep. They help you move your boxes to your new location, and the best part is when you’re done they come and take the boxes away for you. No longer will you be stuck with big bulky cardboard boxes wondering what on earth you’re going to do with them. I may be a little biased, but I most definitely have to recommend them for your next move. www.stimovers.com

2. This may seem like an obvious statement, but, take some time before you start packing to get organized. Plan out what sections of your house you’re going to pack at what times, this way you don’t feel overwhelmed by the amount of packing required of you. If you try and do it all at once you’ll only regret it later on. By spending all of your energy on packing up your entire house in one swoop you’ll burn out and lose all motivation to unpack in your new house. This leads to what I like to call the year-long-move. It may take you one week to move to a whole new house, but unpacking is still part of the process.

3. Once you find the house you want to buy, get a good inspector. GS & TJ Services did a fantastic job making sure our house was safe and ready for us. Leon (the owner) walked us through potential issues and things that needed to get fixed. This is very important because you will get stuck with problems the previous owner created...As Dave would say, fight for the dollars and cents on the front end. Leon was great to work with: www.illinoisinspectors.com.

4. One of my favorite tips for moving is this “life hack” for switching closets. Instead of taking everything off their individual hangers and packing them into boxes, only to unpack them and rehang them one-by-one, two words: garbage bag. While your clothes are still hanging in the closet, take a garbage bag and scoop up a section of your clothes into the bag. Finally, tie the bag around the hangers so that the tops of them are sticking out. This way you’ll have a handle for your bag of clothes and you can easily transition them from one closet to the next.

Finally, even if you dread moving more than anything else in life, try and find some enjoyment out of the process. This is a life event you’re going to remember always. It’s the end of one chapter and the beginning of a new. Whether you’re moving across the country for a job or you’re moving down the street, old memories are to be archived and the prospects of new memories await you. So take a moment and take a deep breath before you allow yourself to be overcome by stress.

Change really can be a beautiful thing! <3

Whitney Reynolds 11/6/14 Whitney Reynolds 11/6/14

My Secret Jewelry Stash

The secret is out, last week we launched our jewelry line: Accessory Mercado By Whitney Reynolds. Now you can get the looks I rock on air and in everyday life. Nothing on the site is over $50.00 and as welcome gift we are giving everyone 10% off (code: hello10).

xoxo,

Whitney

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Chicago Talk Show Host, Whitney Reynolds Acquires Jewelry Line, Accessory Mercado

Power Couple Whitney Reynolds and David Heiner to Heighten Well-Known Jewelry Brand

(Chicago, IL) - October 30th, 2014 - Whitney Reynolds, Host and Executive Producer of PBS’ The Whitney Reynolds Show officially launches jewelry company, Accessory Mercado by Whitney Reynolds with husband, David Heiner. The Chicago starlet embarked upon the jewelry business because of her love of jewelry and the desire to bring easy stylish pieces reasonably to women everywhere. The line features collections of earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings serving in both fashion and function.

The husband and wife team acquired Accessory Mercado because everyone loves jewelry. AM by Whitney Reynolds will provide style, ease and confidence at a reasonable cost. High style shouldn’t be unaffordable and it’s the accessories that can accentuate a look. The goal for AM is to continue its excellence and grow collections for every occasion - day, night and even bridal. Whitney will be showcasing the jewelry on and off the air. "My talk show is all about making a difference in the lives of my viewers. It was time to take that one step further. Why not launch a jewelry line that's affordable and can help grow confidence and style? Now women can get the looks I wear on set at an affordable price. Being raised in the South and planting my roots in the Midwest, I understand that all women have different styles and taste. We want to be the go-to destination for something wonderful to suit every personality" -Whitney Reynolds

Whitney is passionate about women in business. Now with two operations, she will be even more inspiring. “Whitney looked beautiful wearing the jewelry over the last year, so it was logical for us to get more involved with the brand…And, knowing Whitney and I, it made more sense for us to really take it over and grow the brand even more. The pieces are colorful, fun, classy and really versatile for different uses. My personal goal is to make it “man-friendly” to help enable people like me to buy special gifts for their wife, friends, Mom and Grandma. What’s better than making those important people feel special while keeping it affordable and cost conscious? Being a software guy, I am going to work to develop a “jewelry as a service,” I call it JaaS. It would be a monthly delivery of jewelry to your recipients homes. Kinda like if I received a 6-pack of beer every month and didn’t know what day or what kind was coming.”-David Heiner

Accessory Mercado by Whitney Reynolds is available online today at http://accessorymercado.com. Accessory Mercado’s Preview Party will be October 30th, 2014 at K. Paige Salon (956 Webster, Chicago, IL) from 7:00 to 9:00PM. Media attendance and coverage confirmation can direct to janiece@jnoelpr.com. Mark calendars for unbelievable early Black Friday deals starting on November 14th, 2014.