How does a Real Housewife keep five dogs, three kids, white sofas and cream carpets looking spotless without harsh chemicals or losing her mind? In this episode of The Edit, Elle Lovelock from Home Beautiful sits down with cookbook author and Real Housewives of Sydney star Krissy Marsh to unpack her no‑nonsense home cleaning tips, smart hosting rituals and the heart-first philosophy behind her Double Bay family home.
Krissy reveals why “a home is only a home with the people in it and the connections you have,” and why she’ll always choose a welcoming table over a ‘trophy’ interior. From fridge audits and Tuesday night dinners for 20, to chemical-free cleaning hacks using bicarb soda, vinegar and essential oils, this is a masterclass in creating a calm, beautiful, low-tox home that still feels luxe.
“If it’s not broken and everyone loves it, why try and fix it?”
Krissy Marsh
You’ll hear how Krissy keeps white sofas guest-ready with clever fabric choices and throws, why she swears by top loader washing machines, and the surprisingly emotional story behind the custom artwork that captures her family’s life in one frame. Along the way, Krissy shares candid stories from her idyllic but imperfect Queensland childhood, raising teens, and hosting epic dinners where “there’s always a meal on that shelf” and everyone pitches in.
If you’ve ever searched for natural cleaning products, eco cleaning hacks, or stress-free entertaining at home, this episode is for you. Expect practical cleaning tips, mindset shifts and laugh-out-loud moments from one of Home Beautiful’s most loved home tour stars.
Inspiration for living room styling, where do you start?
Our trend expert Paula Cincotta from Oz Design who gives unique insights into quality furniture, care and interiors that are genuinely family friendly and easy to create in your home.
“There’s lots of little treats when you come to my place… I make a really good lemon ginger tea – it’s gotta be fresh, so I squeeze the lemon, then I grate the ginger and add big dollops of Manuka honey.”
Krissy Marsh
If you love refining your home sanctuary, interior design, home makeovers and real-life renovation advice, this episode of The Edit is your ultimate starting point. Hit play to get inspired, get practical tips you can use this weekend, and see your home with fresh eyes.
The Edit Episode 8
The Edit podcast from the team at Home Beautiful is supported by OZ Design and Luxaflex.
A space to connect and belong to a growing group of our audience who want to go behind the scenes of our glossy pages to discover exactly what makes a house a home.
We’re talking to our favourite people in the interiors world – designers, retailers, homewares heroes, and some unexpected interiors enthusiasts who’ll share what makes their own homes special, from the first memories of the spaces they inhabited in childhood to how they live and entertain today.
Listen now: Episode five of The Edit is available via the iHeart app, homebeautiful.com.au, or wherever you get your podcasts watch below or listen here.
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