Joy of Home

Latest Episodes:

DIY or Decorators In? Jan 16, 2026

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In this episode of Joy of Home, Paula and Susanna explore the question every homeowner eventually faces: when should you tackle projects yourself, and when is it time to call in the professionals?

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Susanna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Paula: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/

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Finding joy between boxes and builders Jan 09, 2026

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In this episode, Susanna and Paula sit down without a plan and discover that some of the most meaningful conversations happen that way.

They talk about moving house, living with a home before renovating, and how time away can help you fall back in love with the spaces you’ve already created.

Connect on Instagram:

Susanna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Paula: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/

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Moving house, mending bodies Jan 02, 2026

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Today Paula shares the story behind her unexpected pause: a long-anticipated holiday that ended on day one with a ruptured Achilles tendon, leading to weeks of forced stillness, recovery, and reflection. Susanna talks about moving into a new house, living through renovation chaos, and slowly finding rhythm while prioritizing family and home.

Connect on Instagram:

Susanna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Paula: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/

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A Guide to Romanticising Your Home Dec 26, 2025

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Today Paula and Susanna dive into a topic neither of them planned, but one that feels just right: how to romanticise your home and your everyday life.

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Susanna: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/⁠⁠⁠

Paula: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/⁠⁠⁠

Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/

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Finding joy in the pause before Christmas Dec 19, 2025

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In this episode, Paula and Susanna settle into the in-between season: that quiet, reflective moment before Christmas fully arrives.

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Susanna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Paula: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/

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Settling into a new (old) home Dec 12, 2025

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In this episode, Susanna and Paula dive into the excitement, quirks, and realities of settling into a new (and very old) home.

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Susanna: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/⁠⁠⁠

Paula: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/⁠⁠⁠

Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/

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The rules we happily ignore in our homes Dec 05, 2025

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Today Susanna and Paula take on some of the most common interior-design “rules,” from matching wood tones to keeping ceilings white. Spoiler: they don’t believe in most of them.

Connect on Instagram:

Susanna: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/⁠⁠

Paula: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/⁠⁠

Podcast: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/

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The Joy (and Chaos) of Moving Into an Old House Nov 28, 2025

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Today Paula and Susanna catch up on a major life change: Susanna’s long-awaited move into her new (and very old) dream house. After a 10 month journey filled with delays, lost buyers, questionable estate agents, and one shockingly dirty property handover, Susanna finally settles into a home that feels undeniably “hers.”

Connect on Instagram:

Susanna: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/⁠

Paula: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/⁠

Podcast: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/

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Practical Tips for Home Decor Apr 25, 2025

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Today Paula and Susanna discuss essential interior design tricks that can enhance any living space. They cover a variety of topics including the importance of hanging art at eye level, using larger rugs, layering lighting, and a lot more.

Connect on Instagram:

Susanna: https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/

Paula: https://www.instagram.com/hillhousevintage/

Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/joyofhome_podcast/

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Easter Traditions Apr 18, 2025

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This week Paula and Susanna explore their unique Easter traditions, sharing personal stories and cultural insights from their backgrounds.

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Listen to our Christmas episode from 2023 with Paula's hilarious carrot story!

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Susanna: https://www.instagram.com/shnordic/