Holiday in Style

Living Room Transformation - Where to spend and where to save.

I am often asked - How do I know where I should be spending my money and where should I be saving money.  So I have decided to record an episode today where I am also videoing a room transformation concept shopping and creating a space showing you where you should invest your money and where you can save it.
 
I also go through all of the places that I like to shop for my interiors pieces, where I go for my higher priced quality pieces and where I shop for my cheaper pieces.
 
You can also watch this episode recording - video tutorial of the Living Room Concept being created inside my Facebook Group Holiday in Style Insiders.  Request to Join Here.
 
If you are interested in having Katrina create and transform a room in your holiday home you can follow this link to purchase and get started today.
You can find Holiday in Style Insiders facebook group here and request to join to watch the tutorial.
You can sign up for Canva Here.
You will find Katrina @studiohaven_au
www.studiohaven.com.au
If you want to join the waitlist for The Elevated Holiday Haven
 

BONUS - My Journey to Purchase my Holiday Haven Begins

This is the start of something new on Holiday in Style.  Every other Thursday I will be posting a Bonus episode sharing about my own journey to purchasing my dream holiday home.
This has been a loooong time dream for my husband and I and is my whole 'why' that I am here doing what I am doing as an interior designer for holiday home owners!
So I will be sharing from searching for the right property, through to purchasing, the design and renovations, styling, setup and launching and then of course hosting.  I am so excited and can't wait to share it with you.  It will be an optional bonus you can choose to listen to - or not!  That is totally up to you.
The regular Holiday in Style episodes with my guests from business and holiday homes along with my own Interiors and Marketing tips will continue on Tuesdays as always.
I hope you enjoy!
Katrina x
Find Katrina @studiohaven_au
www.studiohaven.com.au
 

5 Tips to Increase Your Social Media Presence to Generate More Bookings in your Holiday Home.

One of the first thing you do when you’re planning a holiday is usually jump on social media and check out the destination and the accommodation because we can learn so much more from Instagram than we can from an airbnb platform and website. 
So in today's episode I am sharing how you can learn how to increase your social media presence which will in turn lead to more followers and potential eyes on your holiday home which of course could potentially lead to more bookings.
Here they are:
1. Optimise your Bio so that your guests know exactly where your holiday home is and if it is right for them
2. Curate an aesthetically designed feed
3. Create Canva Graphics to share more information with your guests and share your brand voice
4. Create authentic content which prompts engagement and teaches our followers about our stay
5. Remember to introduce yourself to your community and collaborate with them to grow your following and increase your brand awareness
 
We are now offering the following services at Studio Haven to help you to grow your social media presence and increase your holiday home bookings;
Holiday Home Instagram Audit - Book Now
Holiday Home Social Media Management - Learn More
You can book in a chat with Katrina HERE to discuss working with her in any capacity
Find Katrina @studiohaven_au
www.studiohaven.com.au
 
 

The Art of Great Customer Service at the Old Schoolhouse Milton

It was such a pleasure to meet Jenny Paul this week, host and owner of The Old Schoolhouse in Milton.  Couples accommodation located just 4km from Milton and set on 2.5 acres of tranquil lawns and orchard with views in all directions. 
The main homestead is the heart of this rambling property.  It has all the trappings of a rural property with a productive vegetable garden and orchard, and chooks that wander throughout the grounds. Guests at Old Schoolhouse Milton are free to wander around the gardens and orchard and delight in picking fruit straight from the tree and collecting fresh laid eggs for their breakfast.
Jenny has mastered the art of great customer service.  From offering her guest fresh laid eggs and homemade jam to even dropping them off at the local restaurant if they want to have a drink.  Nothing is too much trouble!  It is all about making her guests happy and enjoy their stay and what Jenny has created in the Old Schoolhouse is a testament to her.
If you would like to find her:
Instagram:  @oldschoolhousemilton
www.oldschoolhousemilton
You will find Katrina @studiohaven_au
or www.studiohaven.com.au
To join the Elevated Holiday Haven waitlist http://www.studiohaven.com.au/elevatedholidayhaven

Why you Should Have Your Own Website for your Holiday Property?

In today's episode we meet and chat with Brooke Osborne, who is the creative director of Modern Maven Studio, a web designer based in Sydney working with lifestyle brands wanting to capture a modern audience. Her specialty is uncovering a brands voice and translating that into a digital space so her clients can soar to great heights selling their services. 
 
Brooke has worked with countless creatives over the years including interior designers, holiday property owners, coaches,  event planners to name a few. As a devoted WordPress and Shopify designer, Brooke is committed to building and designing brands and websites that engage, inspire and convert visitors into clients. 
 
We discuss the importance of holiday properties having their own 'real estate' for their holiday homes for guests to come and learn more about their properties.  A place to direct them to, collect information, and dive into why they should stay in your holiday property.
 
Brooke also shares WHAT is important information to have on your website for your potential  guests.
 
Brooke also offers an amazing discount to our listeners!  So make sure you tune in!
 
You can find Brooke at www.modernmaven.com.au
or on Instagram @modernmavenstudio
 
For Information or to sign up for The Elevated Holiday Haven head over to
www.studiohaven.com.au/elevatedholidayhaven
 
Find Katrina on Instagram @studiohaven_au

How you can Earn an Extra Income in your Holiday Property Right Now

With the market a little bit rocky at the moment it might be time for you to think about other ways you can generate some income into your holiday property.  So I thought it was a great time to share with you about the possibilities of becoming a host as a photo shoot location.
Holiday homes and photo shoot locations are such complimentary businesses and work really well together.  With brands mostly wanting to book midweek when your holidaying guests mostly want to book on weekends.  Therefore allowing you to fill your days throughout the year.
As long as you have a beautiful, and unique space that you keep maintained and well looked after, there is no reason why you can't also list your property as a photo shoot location.
The girls at Aloca have been a fantastic support to me when I listed @haven_shootlocation 6 months ago and it has been a lucrative and fun journey for me so far!
BONUS OFFER - if you sign up to the Elevated Holiday Haven - you will now receive a Guest Masterclass with the founders of Aloca, Aleace and Rachael sharing their insider tips on how to create a successful shoot location in your holiday home PLUS my own tips as a host on preparation, styling, pricing and marketing.
ENROLMENT CLOSES SOON!
Sign up today The Elevated Holiday Haven
Find Katrina on Instagram @studiohaven_au
Aloca Shoot Location Platform - www.aloca.com.au
 

How to Market your Holiday Property with the Right Wording

When you are creating your website for your Holiday Property, it is so important to get the wording right!  Knowing 'how' to speak to your target market in a way that will entice them to read on, learn more and 'want' to  purchase and stay in your holiday property is everything!
Today I am joined by the lovely Liana Pantalone who is a talented holiday home copywriter specialising in brand storytelling, website copywriting and full marketing solutions for holiday property rentals and Airbnbs.  
If you haven't thought about engaging a copywriter to help you with your website yet - you will after listening to this episode!  Liana also shares a discount with our listeners at the end of the episode so make sure you tune in to learn all about it.
Enrolment for the Elevated Holiday Haven is also open at The Elevated Holiday Haven
Find Katrina on Instagram @studiohaven_au
You can find Liana at The Climbing Vine Co
Instagram @the_climbing_Vine_co
 

6 Pillars to a Stand Out Holiday Home

What does it take to own and run a successful holiday home business?  There are multiple factors that contribute to this, including hard work, lots of time and energy and having a business mind as well.  
 
In this episode I am sharing my own thoughts on what I believe are the 6 Pillars to a Stand Out Holiday Home
1.  Your Vision
2. Your Branding
3. Your Curation of the Interiors
4. Your Styling
5. Your Marketing
6. Your Experiences and Customer Service
 
Of course being across your numbers and the back end running of the business is key to the success of it as well!
 
PLUS Enrolment is OPEN for the Elevated Holiday Haven with an Earlybird offer until the 1st of February and I share all of the fabulous inclusions, so listen in and learn all about it.
To Learn all about it:
The Elevated Holiday Haven
If you would like to book in a call with Katrina to ask her any questions and see if the course is right for you, you can do so right here Book a Call
You will find Katrina here:
www.studiohaven.com.au
www.instagram.com/studiohaven_au

Content Creation Tips for Holiday Homes with Loz Markham

In today’s episode of Holiday In Style Lauren Markham founder of Construct Republic and I dive deep into Content Creation, Branding and Social Media and the importance it plays for your holiday home business.
Lauren believes that building a brand that holiday makers will come searching for to stay rather than will come and stay at when they search your location is the key to your success.  
She shares tips on working with influencers, creating reels, how to set out your Instagram bio and sooooo much more.
Don’t miss this one if you are wanting to get it right when creating your online presence in the digital world for your holiday home business!
Loz also shared an amazing discount with my listeners in this episode that you will have to tune in to hear all about it!!
You can find Lauren at Construct Republic on Instagram @constructrepublic
She is also on Facebook at the www.facebook.com/constructrepublic
SIGN UP FOR THE WORKSHOP - How to Fully Book Your Holiday Home in 2023
The Elevated Holiday Haven Waitlist 
You will find Katrina here:
www.studiohaven.com.au
www.instagram.com/studiohaven_au

Renting Your Home while Travelling Australia with Leah Bailey from Isle at Mudjimbah Beach.

This week I have a really special spin on the holiday home rental.  Leah Bailey and her partner, offer their own home for short term holiday letting.  They both own a photography business which operates Australia wide so spend most of the year travelling.  While they travel, they rent their gorgeous home to holidayers to enjoy.   Their home, Isle is located in beautiful Mudjimba on the Sunshine Coast and is perfect for both families and groups of friends. It is only  a short walk from the beach and opposite the Northshore conservation area.
Leah is a local and grew up close to the beach which instilled a true love for everything the coast has to offer and has given her such respect for the place they call home. They love exploring and travelling for their work but love coming home to Isle to stay, which is always a treat.
I really enjoyed learning about this lifestyle that Leah lives and hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did.
I also share about a new FREE Workshop that I am hosting on January 23rd 2023 at 7pm AEST How to Create a Fully Booked Holiday Home in 2023.
Join me for this 60 minute workshop where I teach you how to create a magnetic interior vision to fully book your holiday home for consistent bookings throughout the year.
Register for the Workshop 
The Elevated Holiday Haven Waitlist 
You will find Katrina here:
www.studiohaven.com.au
www.instagram.com/studiohaven_au
Check out Isle - at Mudjimbah Beach on Instagram 
@isla_mudjimbahbeach