Fig & Farm (at home) - Design Happy Living

Hey friend, If you love the charm of traditional farmhouse style but crave something a little more elevated and fresh, farmcore might be exactly what your home needs. In this episode, I'm introducing you to a trending home decor style that blends the coziness of cottagecore (remember episode 15?) with the classic appeal of farmhouse design—creating a richer, more layered aesthetic that's as timeless as it is on-trend. I'll walk you through: ✨ What farmcore is and how it differs from traditional farmhouse decor ✨ Why it's not just another rustic trend ✨ How to confidently incorporate farmcore into your own home—even if you're decorating on a budget Here's how to bring farmcore into your space: Wall Treatments – Think shiplap (yes, it's still in!), beadboard, and board and batten to add depth and visual interest. Layered Textures – Cozy it up with wallpaper, window treatments, throw pillows, blankets, and area rugs. Traditional Silhouettes – Choose quality furniture with classic lines like wingback chairs and rolled arms. Antique Pieces – Mix in vintage or antique furnishings for a curated, lived-in look. Rustic Elements – Raw woods, stoneware, and iron accents help ground the space. Natural Materials – Lean into wood, linen, cotton, and clay for an organic feel. Pattern Mixing – Don't be afraid to pair florals with plaids or stripes—step outside the design box! Moody Earth Tones – Create a rich foundation with colors inspired by nature—think deep greens, browns, and terracotta. Farmcore brings nostalgia and warmth with a modern, curated twist. You don't have to live in the country to love this style—and you definitely don't need a big budget. xo, dani   // Links mentioned in show: // Become a Design Bestie by joining the newsletter: https://bit.ly/designbestie Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group  

Decorating your home shouldn't feel like a guessing game. But if you're constantly second-guessing your choices, returning items, or wondering why this feels so hard when everyone else seems to make it look easy—you're in the right place. If you're a REAL mom with a REAL budget and a REAL home who wants a cozy, beautiful, pulled-together home but feels overwhelmed and unsure where to begin, this episode is your personal roadmap. In today's episode, I'm sharing a 10-step action plan to help you move from stuck to started—so you can finally decorate your home with confidence (and without wasting money or time). Here's what you'll learn: How to identify your design style (in a way that actually makes sense) How to address your limitations—budget, time, space, or confidence—so they don't hold you back Why making a mood board and a plan is your decorating BFF How a redecorating roadmap keeps you focused and out of decision fatigue The importance of pacing yourself (no, you don't need to do it all in one weekend) Why installing pieces in phases creates clarity and prevents regret How to repeat your plan and stay on track with your vision and budget The power of stopping to revel, delight, and feel proud—yes, celebrate your wins! What to expect once your confidence grows (hint: you'll want to keep going!) How to take everything you've learned and repeat it again and again throughout your home   xo, dani   // Links mentioned in show: // Become a Design Bestie by joining the newsletter: https://bit.ly/designbestie Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group    LIMITED TIME:  Grab the REDECORATING ROADMAP:  https://figandfarmathome.thrivecart.com/redecorating-roadmap/  

Are you endlessly pinning, scrolling, and watching decorating videos—but your home still looks the same? You're not alone. If you're a woman in your 40s, 50s, or 60s who wants a home that feels cozy and looks pulled together—but can't seem to move past the overwhelm—you're in the right place. In today's episode, we're diving deep into the real reasons you haven't started decorating your home yet. Spoiler alert: it's not because you're lazy or bad at design. You'll learn: How to uncover your "why"—the deeper reason you crave a home that reflects you What your "why not" is—and how it's secretly keeping you stuck Why consuming more content (Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube) isn't the answer How to start taking action toward a home you love—without fear of making mistakes This episode will help you go from feeling frozen by indecision to feeling clear, confident, and ready to create the cozy, cohesive home you've been dreaming about. Ready to Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Start Decorating with Confidence? You don't have to keep doing this alone—scrolling, second-guessing, and starting over. If you're finally ready to take real action toward a home that feels cozy, cohesive, and uniquely you, there are two simple ways to get started: ✨ Join The Collective – a warm, supportive monthly membership where you'll get decorating guidance, group coaching, and step-by-step tools to help you make confident decisions without the overwhelm. You'll finally have the support and structure to move forward—one room at a time. Join The Collective

Hey friend! Did you know that multiple studies have shown a direct correlation between a cluttered environment and elevated levels of cortisol — our body's primary stress hormone? When our surroundings are messy or chaotic, our brain perceives it as “unfinished business,” which keeps us in a state of stress. So even if you're not consciously thinking, "Ugh, this clutter is stressing me out," your body is. And it's responding by keeping you in a low-grade stress mode — making it harder to focus, sleep, or even relax. But let's think beyond cortisol for a second. Clutter also impacts: Your energy: It's mentally draining. Your relationships: It can lead to arguments or embarrassment about inviting people over. Your productivity: Visual distractions make it harder to concentrate. Your confidence: A cluttered home can make you feel like you're "failing" at adulting — even though you're absolutely not. You deserve to feel proud of your home — not overwhelmed by it. Ready for help doing just that? Book a Decoarting SOS Coaching Call to take the first step (or four) toward creating a home you delight in!    Finish the rest of the conversation with Emily inside The Collective, my monthly home decorating membership!   Shhh!!! Want to know a SECRET? fig & farm (at home) is having a SALE!!!! Sale extended due to tech gremlins eating the connection: Sale through May 23, 2025 Get on the Secret Sale list to see the deals!!! https://bit.ly/ffsecret2025       // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos Secret Sale: https://bit.ly/ffsecret2025   Connect with Emily: Listen to the podcast:  www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Join her FB group: www.tinyurl.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm Get help decluttering: www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching   Happy styling! dani  

Hey friend!   Sometimes we are in different seasons of decorating. Sometimes we're in an active sprint - actively painting, re-tiling or choosing large pieces of furniture before a specific deadline. Other times we're at a much slower pace - absorbing information and gathering inspiration, while simultaneously making a plan. But then there's the third place you could be in and if truth be told, this one is the one that stops most people from ever taking a step forward...and that's a place of stuckness. There are many reasons why you might be stuck. Sometimes it's being so overwhelmed by choices that you fear making a poor one. Other times there's a feeling of frustration at not knowing where to start. No matter the reason - if I just described you, this episode is for you. 5 simple routines to follow when you're constantly stuck in the place of not knowing where to start or feeling like there's too much to do: 1. The 10 minute edit:  Allowing yourself to see your home in a new perspective with less visual clutter can be a helpful starting place that allows you to see the potential. 2. Snapshots of problem areas: This may sound counter intuitive, but take a picture of an area in your home that you can't stand. Look at it through the lens for a fresh perspective and journal about what you see and why it's problematic. 3. The ONE thing rule: Focusing on one aligned step is much better than five rushed ones. 4. Learn your style: Always a top priority and the foundation for creating a home you love. Use Pinterest, Google or good old fashioned magazines to start recognizing common elements that you are attracted to. 5. Make a plan: Set your home goals then work backward, crafting small steps that will help you achieve those goals.   Shhh!!! Want to know a SECRET? fig & farm (at home) is having a SALE!!!! Monday, May 5 - Sunday, May 11 Get on the Secret Sale list to see the deals!!! https://bit.ly/ffsecret2025     // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos Secret Sale: https://bit.ly/ffsecret2025   Happy styling! dani  

Hey friend! Do you ever wonder how to create a home that reflects you, looks cohesive and one that you're proud of? Want to know the secret? It all starts by learning your personal style, or aesthetic. It's the foundation and key to helping you: * get out of overwhelm * make confident decisions * feeling less frustrated and confused * save money while home decorating Missed out on the Better Than Basics Bootcamp? Don't wait for the next one...learning your aesthetic and making a plan can start TODAY inside The Collective, my monthly membership that has group coaching or on a private 1:1 Decorating SOS call. Once you unlock the power of your aesthetic, your home design goals are within reach!! Enjoy today's sneak peek inside the Better Than Basics Bootcamp. You'll hear two women who took the hot seat - unpacking their asethetic so they could move on to creating a plan for finally finishing one room in their home. Want to be part of the next Better than Basics Bootcamp? Email me at hello@figandfarmathome.com to get on the waitlist.   Shhh!!! Want to know a SECRET? fig & farm (at home) is having a SALE!!!! Monday, May 5 - Sunday, May 11 Get on the Secret Sale list to see the deals!!! https://bit.ly/ffsecret2025     // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos Secret Sale: https://bit.ly/ffsecret2025   Happy styling! dani  

Hey friend! Have you ever wondered how designers get scale and proportion 'just right?' Or you've thought - they were born with great spatial awareness so they must be innately good at seeing a room and feeling if it's 'off' or 'perfect.' The real design secret: it comes down to math!   In today's episode I'm sharing a bit of history about the ancient, from nature, math sequence that inspires many industries, home design included. The Fibonnaci Sequence is a sequence of numbers that when added together create perfect scale and proportion. When used in home decorating, that scale and proportion is the heart of making a room look cohesive, put together and aesthetically pleasing!   The ratio is SO IMPORTANT it is known in the design world as THE GOLDEN RATIO, thus making each 'rule' it applies to The Golden Rule of x (choosing an area rug, choosing a paint palette, choosing the correct size for a coffee table, etc). What is that ratio. 40:60. Enjoy today's conversation where I share 5 rules that you can use this golden ratio for when decorating your home. And, when you're ready to have a bit of help transforming your home into one that you absolutely love...give me a call. Decorating SOS Calls are one hour via zoom conversations guiding you toward decision making with personalized action steps that help you reach your end goal. The best part? The recommendations use what you have, honor your budget and encourage your individual growth!   Schedule: Decorating SOS Coaching Call   LAST DAY TO REGISTER!!! Only a few spots left!! Better Than Basics Bootcamp April 29 - May 1 9am PST | 10 am MST | 11am CST | 12pm EST ...................................... Learn how: * to identify your design style * to recognize the elements of cohesive design (and how to remediate it when it's not) * know exactly where to start when you have a million ideas * create a mood board to visualize the end goal   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos Better Than Basics Bootcamp: https://bit.ly/betterthanbasics   Happy styling! dani

Hey friend! Are you constantly overwhelmed by too many decorating decisions or frustrated by the amount of choices you have for any given thing: pillows artwork throw blankets paint tile You name it...there seems to be a million and one choices you can make, so how do you simplify? That's what we're talking about in today's episode. 5 ways you can simplify the sometimes overwhelming choices 1. Know your design style 2. Audit your room and its function 3. Declutter what you don't need 4. Set your goals, not your budget 5. Create an action plan   Better Than Basics Bootcamp April 29 - May 1 9am PST | 10 am MST | 11am CST | 12pm EST ...................................... Learn how: * to identify your design style * to recognize the elements of cohesive design (and how to remediate it when it's not) * know exactly where to start when you have a million ideas * create a mood board to visualize the end goal   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos   Happy styling! dani  

Hey friend! Are you oozing with ideas and overloaded by inspiration for your home, but you lack the time to implement and execute? The truth is - we all have the same 24 hours in a day. The other truth is - we, as busy mamas, juggle a lot and hold so many plates and wear so many hats on any given day it should be illegal. So how do we carve out any significant amount of time into our already busy schedules to make room for things that could seem rather insignificant? We make room! We make space! We talk to time management coaches who can give us tactical strategies to try so we can reach the goals we have for our homes, no matter how big or small. In today's episode, I'm talking with time management coach and host of The Busy Vibrant Mama podcast, Michelle Byrd. She's teaching us ways to find more time when we are bombarded with all of the to-dos holding us back. So, friend, start planning that project and gathering those supplies because you'll be as inspired as I was to make space for the home things that matter to you!   Better Than Basics Bootcamp April 29 - May 1 9am PST | 10 am MST | 11am CST | 12pm EST ...................................... Learn how: * to identify your design style * to recognize the elements of cohesive design (and how to remediate it when it's not) * know exactly where to start when you have a million ideas * create a mood board to visualize the end goal   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos Connect with Michelle: https://byrdmichelle.com   Happy styling! dani

Hey friend! Are you sick and tired of stuff making the decisions around your home? "Where should we eat dinner?" (says STUFF all over the dining table) "No space here to play the game." (says STUFF all over the coffee table) "Spend more money on groceries." (says STUFF that engulfed all your grocery coupons and now you can't find them) STUFF rules the day in too many ways and it's time to take your homes back - creating spaces that function the way you want them to function so you can live the way you want to live. In today's episode I'm answering Ann's question who wants to know simple ways to declutter because she's ready to a) live more simply b) create a home that's charming and decluttered homes aren't charming and c) invest more in her space so she can love it...and she hates the overwhelm and clutter. Are you suffering from decluttering overwhelm too? 3 EASY TIPS TO REDUCE THE OVERWHELMING TASK OF DECLUTTERING 1. Know your WHY! Stay connected to the goal at the end of the hard chore. Writing down your why and keeping it visible will help you get through the slog when it gets tough. 2. Start small: Small can mean amount of time, room size or container within a larger room (ie. the room = kitchen, starting with the smallest container - a drawer and moving up in size with each successfully decluttered drawer, then cupboard, etc.). 3. Game-ify the task: Give yourself a reward for a completed task. Give yourself a goal. Set your goals in alignment with the calendar dates (ie. April 1 - declutter 1 item, April 10 - declutter 10 items, April 28 - 28 items...by the end of a 31 day month you'll have decluttered 496 items).   Better Than Basics Bootcamp April 29 - May 1 9am PST | 10 am MST | 11am CST | 12pm EST ...................................... Learn how: * to identify your design style * to recognize the elements of cohesive design (and how to remediate it when it's not) * know exactly where to start when you have a million ideas * create a mood board to visualize the end goal   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos   Happy styling! dani  

Hey friend! I love Amazon just as much as the next guy, but sometime the "I want it yesterday" mentality can distract us from the goals we have for decorating a more cohesive, unified looking home. In today's episode I'm teaching you about the concept of SLOW DECORATING - what it is, why it's beneficial and how to do it. HINT...if you haven't yet registered for the Better Than Basics Bootcamp and you are wanting to decorate with intention in your home, you're going to want to save your seat before they fill up. You register at: Better Than Basics Bootcamp What is slow decorating: mindfully choosing items for your home instead of the quick push to finish a room fast. What are the benefits: less pressure, more time for budgeting, trend-proof styling and the ability to embrace different 'styles' because you are in more alignment with your personal aesthetic. How to decorate slowly: know your aesthetic, how your room needs to function and the ways your home is looking or lacking cohesiveness (I teach all of this in the Better Than Basics Bootcamp); know where your products are being made and the quality; honoring your budget by making intentional choices; shop local, handmade, flea markets, antique stores; be prepared to be surprised.   Better Than Basics Bootcamp April 29 - May 1 9am PST | 10 am MST | 11am CST | 12pm EST ...................................... Learn how: * to identify your design style * to recognize the elements of cohesive design (and how to remediate it when it's not) * know exactly where to start when you have a million ideas * create a mood board to visualize the end goal   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos   Happy styling! dani

Hey friend! Do you ever wonder which items you should splurge on (and which to save) when you're decorating or furnishing your home? This common question is something we're talking about in today's epsiode. What home decorating items should I splurge on and which should I save money on? Saving and splurging is all based off of personal finances, priorities, need, design style/personal preference, but how I base my decisions currently, in this season of life... The four items I would SPLURGE on: 1. Anchor pieces: These are the pieces that are too costly to replace every couple of years. They generally need to stand the test of time so having higher quality (= higher price point) can be beneficial. 2. Electrical: Unless I felt confident changing out my own overhead light fixtures or hiding cords, I would without a doubt splurge on this expense. Changing your overhead light fixtures is a relatively inexpensive way to add A LOT of character and personality to your home. 3. Hiring for built-ins: Built-ins, when done well, instantly elevate your home making it look more finished with character and charm. If building something is not within your wheelhouse, this is an expense worth splurging on! 4. Updating foundational pieces: I am not referring to the foundation of your building/home. But I am referring to the foundation of your cohesive design plan and there are two foundational items within your homes that SHOULD be paid attention to: your floors and your walls. If one of those is 'off' it will likely throw off you entire design. Because it's that important, choices you bring in should be filtered through the lense of "Does this work with my foundation - floors/walls." If the flooring is disjointed, saving and investing there will reap BIG design rewards (and re-sale too!). Need help knowing what to save or splurge on? Join The Collective, my monthly membership or book a 1:1 private coaching call to get your design questions answered and design advice for reaching your home goals.   Better Than Basics Bootcamp April 29 - May 1 9am PST | 10 am MST | 11am CST | 12pm EST ...................................... Learn how: * to identify your design style * to recognize the elements of cohesive design (and how to remediate it when it's not) * know exactly where to start when you have a million ideas * create a mood board to visualize the end goal   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos   Happy styling! dani  

Hey friend! Have you ever wondered what it's like to take a peek behind the scenes - getting a sneak peek of how things run or a closer look at the inner workings? That's what today's podcast is about. You are getting a sneak peek at what group coaching looks like inside The Collective! The women I meet with monthly are amazing, inspiring and ACTION takers! It's been so much fun to watch the progress unfold these past six months. It's not fast action, but it's intentional action. It's action aligned with their personal styles, stories and goals for having homes they delight in! Today's questions are all as different as the homes they come from: 1. Jenny asks which bench to put inside her entryway, but might be surprised to learn that what I recommend is actually a small entry table. 2. Nicole is in desperate need of a paint job and wonders which shade of white to choose and notices how each swatch of paint is pulling a different undertone. 3. Dee is curious why I am recommending a curved mirror for her entry way table and the concept of contrast and soft lines is introduced. Even if the question isn't from them specifically, there's learning opportunities available! Would you like to make progress on your home too? Join us inside The Collective, where there's always more room at the table!   Better Than Basics Bootcamp April 29 - May 1 9am PST | 10 am MST | 11am CST | 12pm EST ...................................... Learn how: * to identify your design style * to recognize the elements of cohesive design (and how to remediate it when it's not) * know exactly where to start when you have a million ideas * create a mood board to visualize the end goal   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos   Happy styling! dani  

Hey friend! So you're ready for a little update or refreshing your space and you don't have a large budget? Using what you already have is easier than you might think, but knowing how to use it can require a bit of imagination. In today's episode I'm sharing my 5 Rs - a strategy I use when I'm ready for a fresh new look in my home that doesn't require an expensive bill or putting items on credit. 5 Rs or updating or refreshing your home deocr 1. Reimagine: Getting yourself into a posture of creativity will help you to see potential changes that you may not have seen before. 2. Rearrange: There are NO rules that say where you have your furniture today is where it needs to be shackled for the next fifteen years. Move it around, experiment, play, have fun! 3. Remove & Replace: Basically - shop the house. Try furniture or small accessories in different rooms. Swap out lamps, side tables, textiles in order to refresh another space. And goodness...check your cupboards and storage for forgotten treasures. 4. Rethink: If you have only look at a dresser and say that dresser can only do ONE job...think again! Rethink its purpose (and beauty) by thinking about how it can function in a different space for a different purpose. Example: a lowboy dresser being used as a sideboard in the dining room. Guaranteed, no one else in the neighborhood will be using the same one. 5. Repair: If you have something that you love that feels beyond repair...think again. Fix it, zhuzh it - paint, stain, new knobs, legs, pole wrap, caning, lighting, wallpaper backing...if you can think it, you can do it.   Better Than Basics Bootcamp April 29 - May 1 9am PST | 10 am MST | 11am CST | 12pm EST ...................................... Learn how: * to identify your design style * to recognize the elements of cohesive design (and how to remediate it when it's not) * know exactly where to start when you have a million ideas * create a mood board to visualize the end goal   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos   Happy styling! dani  

Hey friend! You've heard the phrases:  "Home is where the heart is." "There's no place like home." "Home is a feeling." TRUE...all of that. But home has a backdrop, a landscape to the heart and home definitely has a feeling. How you feel about your home is shrouded in every memory - those that provoke laughter or tears. If you don't like the backdrop to those memories: frustration, overwhelm, disarray, disorganization, chaos, clutter...as the illustrator of your home's canvas - YOU HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE IT! Simply put...home matters. It should be: * a respite at the end of a long day * a shelter from the literal and figurative storms * a comfort when returning from long times away * an invitation to relax and restore * a place for you to feel inspired and delighted * a scared space for all the memories that make up the landscape of your legacy So...how do you feel about your home? How are you treating it? Are you ready to take action and turn it into a place where you delight?   Better Than Basics Bootcamp April 29 - May 1 9am PST | 10 am MST | 11am CST | 12pm EST ...................................... Learn how: * to identify your design style * to recognize the elements of cohesive design (and how to remediate it when it's not) * know exactly where to start when you have a million ideas * create a mood board to visualize the end goal   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos   Happy styling! dani  

Hey friend! Listener, Gabrielle, wrote in about her dining room. She loves everything about it except her dining table, chairs and area rug. She's feeling lost and confused with which decisions she should make to ensure her room is cohesive. And the best part? She included pictures!!! If you'd like to see this beautiful dining room along with the advice I'm sharing here, join us inside The Collective where you receive:  * weekly video lessons * monthly LIVE q & a sessions * monthly Room Edits * Bonus podcast episodes and guest teachers * discounts on Decorating SOS coaching calls * scheduling priority for all 1:1 help   JOIN: The Collective Do you have a Dear Dani question that you want featured on the show? Email me at: hello@figandfarmathome.com   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos   Happy styling! dani    

Hey friend! Do you ever wish you had a home that was a little more organized? Wonder where to start when it all feels so overwhelming? And is there really such a thing as combining function AND beauty? In today's podcast, I'm sitting down with declutter coach and professional home organizer, Kristina Borseti to talk all things home organizing. Practical tips, knowing where to start and giving yourself some grace is at the heart of the conversation. Ready to have a home that is functional AND beautiful? Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call to create a plan that takes you from Pinterest pinning into action - with a step by step plan so you know where to start, what to prioritize and how to reach the goals you have for your home. Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos   Happy styling! dani  

Hey friend! Have you ever wondered what what REALLY goes into having a well styled home - like all those pretty pictures you see on Instagram or Pinterest? Yes...cohesiveness matters. Yes...being in tune with your design style is important. Yes...finding and buying the right things can pull a room together.   What's really at the heart of a well styled home? These 5 elements: 1. Proportion/scale/balance: Not too big, not too small. Things that fit and fit appropriately from ground up, wall inward. 2. Textured lighting: Forget the overhead lighting and opt for layered lighting - table lamps and floor lamps that work harmoniously to cast a cozy glow. 3. Layers & texture: intentionality in home design is ensconced in all the layers! 4. Repetition: the goldilocks rule applies here. Not too much repetition and not too little - just enough. The more subtle the repetition of design elements the better! 5. Negative space: even artists and photographers employ the idea of having negative space in their compositions. The same is true in our homes. Negative space allows your home to shine with all of the intentional decisions you've made.   Join THE COLLECTIVE   Have a question YOU want answered on the show? Send me an email: hello@figandfarmathome.com   Happy styling! xo, dani   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group  

Hey friend! A few years ago when the world shut down, Cottagecore took the decorating world by storm. Cottagecore is a decorating style, yes, but it's more of a lifestyle defined by the idea of slowing down and living more sustainably with a big nod toward nostalgia. Though the foundation of what defines Cottagecore hasn't changed, some of the nuances have.  In today's episode I'm reacquainting you with the fundamentals of Cottagecore and what you can expect in the style as it has evolved over time. I also share 10 ways you can bring Cottagecore into your home if you're wanting to try the style...it's a fun one!!! How to hang wallpaper: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/post/ready-to-try-wallpaper FREE plant guide: https://bit.ly/ffhomeplants   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos   Happy styling! dani  

Hey friend! Do you have a BIG wall in your home that you wonder how to fill? Does creating a gallery wall feel intimidating for you and you don't know where to start OR what would look best? THIS episode is for you!! Listener Janet wrote in with a question: she has a large wall in her dining room that she wants to put a gallery wall on, but she's afraid it will look TOO chaotic. She wonders what styling tips are for creating a gallery wall that looks elevated,not chaotic!! Other listeners, however, may not like the rigidity of having grid-like art displays and want gallery walls that look a bit more fluid and organic. Listen in on today's podcast to hear how you determine which style is best for you and what strategies you need to consider in order to keep your gallery wall (which ever style you choose) cohesive. WANT TO SEE WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT? Join The Collective, a monthly membership that gives you weekly video lessons, LIVE q & a sessions, complimentary Room Edits and hand holding along the way so you can create homes that you LOVE coming home to!   Join THE COLLECTIVE   Have a question YOU want answered on the show? Send me an email: hello@figandfarmathome.com   Happy styling! xo, dani   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group  

Hey friend! Have you ever thought about making a change to your home, but worried it could be a trend on its way out? In today's coaching call with Erika, she was contemplating adding a textural wood treatment to her home. Through our conversation she learned that the specific treatment she wanted to add is a trend that has one foot out the door. Although still relatively popular, designers aren't seeing it as a timeless design. Time to change plans. Throughout our conversation we talked about: * adding color * creating a gallery wall * updating her curtains * re-sizing her area rug * bringing in elements to warm up her living room, making it feel cozy and inviting   Are you wanting help in your own home, but don't know if a Decorating SOS call is right for you? Ask yourself these questions: 1. Do you have a clear end goal in mind? 2. Do you know the steps you should take in order to meet that end goal? 3. Do you have a clear understanding of what your decorating style is? 4. Does your partner (if you share a home) act as a good sounding board for decorating decisions? If you answered NO to any of these questions, a Decorating SOS call could be worth the investment. Book a : Decorating SOS Coaching Call   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group   Happy styling! dani

Hey friend! While watching home decorating shows, have you ever noticed designers mention design decisions that are instant no-nos, faux pas or pet peeves? It happens in every industry, including home decorating. So...what are they so you can be sure to NOT do them? In today's episode, I'm answering listener Eleanor's question who has noticed design no-nos that she wants to avoid in her own home. She's asking for a list so she can be sure to avoid them all. So if you're wondering which rules are important and which ones shouldn't be broken, listen up...this episode is for you! 10 decorating pet-peeves of home designers (aka 10 mistakes you should avoid in home decorating): 1. Too small, non-existant or floating area rugs. 2. Pushing furniture against the walls. 3. Cluttered surfaces. Too many smalls rather than fewer, larger piecess. 4. Capri curtains. 5. Ignoring scale and proportion. 6. Overhead lighting instead of layered lighting. 7. Matchy-matchy furntiure sets. 8. Too thematic rather than alluding to farmhouse, beach cottage, etc. 9. Ignoring the entry way or front porch. 10. TV as the focal point or shrine in the room.   Have a question YOU want answered on the show? Send me an email: hello@figandfarmathome.com   Happy styling! xo, dani   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group    

Hey friend! Last week I shared WHERE I shop, today...I'm sharing HOW I shop. I'm just like you - living on a budget trying to make my pennies stretch from month to month, while being fiscally responsible! Doing so doesn't mean that I solely rely on shopping second hand, though if you've been around for a while, you know that is one of my favorite strategies for curating my home on a budget!! My top 5 tips for HOW to shop on a budget: 1. Shop the sales. This may seem obvious, but I'm talking the bigger sales - the holiday sales, the yearly or bi-yearly sales that are brand or store specific. 2. Use a cash back app. One of my favorites. Check your credit cards and stores you already buy from. Shop at Target? They have a cash back app! 3. Buy second hand. Not only does this allow you to save money, but when done in conjunction with truly knowing your aesthetic, allows you to be specific with items that match your style!!! 4. Price matching. Does your favorite home decor store offer price matching? Check. I know Target does - even with online prices from their own stores. 5. Don't buy everything at once. Not only will you spend more money than you need, but you'll likely have a home that looks like it's been decorated from a Target museum, lacking the curation that happens over a period of time.   Want more tips? Join The Collective   xo, dani   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group Episode 259: How to score the good stuff on FB marketplace

Hey friend! If you're only using Pinterest to pin pretty pictures, you may as well STOP using it. Using Pinterest as an effective tool in home decorating is more than being able to recognize a beautiful interior landscape. And if you're NOT using Pinterest because you don't want to be on social media...I have news for you. Pinterest isn't social media - it's a search engine...just like Google. Using Pinterst effectively and strategically for home decorating starts with understanding HOW to use it besides earmarking beautiful photos. Instead try these ideas: 1. Use it for inspiration! Check...you got this. You're likely already an expert. :) 2. Use it to learn the details of your design style. 3. Use it as a resource for learning more: location of sourced items, tutorials, etc. Pinterest is designed to get you OFF the site (unlike social media where it's designed to keep you scrolling). The goal...give you an idea then the direct link to learn more about it. 4. Use it to shop and for brand awareness. 5. Use it to refine your search terms.   How NOT to use Pinterest: Do NOT use it to copy & paste. BIG no-no as this is the number one way you can make your home look opposite of cohesive.   Happy styling! xo, dani   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group    

Hey friend! Do you ever wonder where you should be shopping for cute budget friendly home decor? So was Rosmarie. In today's episode she asks: "Dear Dani, I'm curious...where are YOUR favorite places to shop? Are all stores/sites created equal? What I mean: sometimes I wonder if I should focus my attention on some items at some stores and while avoiding other items. Does that make sense?" It ABSOLUTELY does make sense. To craft a well-curated home, only shopping at one place would be putting your design style in a box, but you are much more storied and nuanced than that and your home should reflect it! In this episode I'm sharing 5 items and WHERE I shop for them. Do I shop at box stores? Sure, but only for certain items. Do I shop at boutiques? Yup...again for certain items. Listen in for the run down of where I shop and what I shop for. The five items I cover: 1. Home decor items (likely THE MOST IMPORTANT for creating nuance in your design) 2. Artwork 3. Textiles: pillows and throw blankets (sneak peek: I DON'T shop for these at the same place) 4. Small furniture 5. Large (or statement) furniture 6. Bonus: area rugs (sneak peek: it's more about the brand than the location)   Where do you shop? Tell me at: https://bit.ly/desgin101group Ask your question: hello@figandfarmathome.com   Happy styling! xo, dani   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group    

Hey friend! How do you feel about excuses?! Sometimes I think of excuses as trying to make one feel better about their lack of confidence or understanding - maybe a little bit of misinformation. In my line of work I hear excuses all the time. Sometimes it's purely based in the excitement of finally making a breakthrough, but their excitement went before their intentional planning. I could list all of the ways I hear excuses during a project, but the ones that are most profound (maybe even a bit sad) are the ones that explain why someone doesn't want to invest in the way their home looks. Invest, here, does not equal a monetary exchange. Invest could be time related, learning related, decision making related...basically, thinking they, their families or their homes deserve any TLC or attention. These are the five most common excuses I hear re: why someone does not want to invest in their home: 1. It costs too much 2. Fear of making mistakes 3. Overwhelmed by so many choices 4. They have animals or kids, so they can't have nice things 5. They are just really bad at it and can't learn In today's episode, I'm sharing why these 5 excuses are just that...excuses. Listen in and join the conversation: https://bit.ly/design101group   ANNOUNCEMENT: Did you miss the Love Your Home Challenge and want to see the training? It's not too late. Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com to request access. Videos will be available through 2/21   Happy styling! xo, dani   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group      

Hey friend! Are you wanting to elevate the look of your home without breaking the bank like listener Gabby? She sent in a question asking for my best tips to do just that - and I had a hard time stopping. These 5 tips are just the top of the iceberg when wanting to change your space for the better - giving it a little glow up. 1. Declutter: Really...if you stopped here, you'd have the potential to elevate your home considerably.  2. Freshen up worn pieces: Giving tired pieces a little extra TLC - a fresh coat of paint or stain will go liven your home. 3. Check your color palette: Do you have an intentional color palette with one foundational color and a couple of accent colors? Are those colors flowing throughout your open concept home? If not...this is a great place to start. 4. Check the scale and proportion of your items: If things look too small, too big, too full, too short, too wide - it could be throwing off the balance of your room. Adjusting the scale of items that are mis-proportioned is a big step toward elevating your home. 5. Repetition of design elements: Know the difference between repetition and too much of a good thing. Repeating design elements like color, metals, wood tones, etc. ties your room together making it look cohesive.   Cohesiveness is at the core of having an elevated looking home.   Ready to learn more? Join The Collective, the membership that brings you weekly lessons teaching you decorating concepts in a way that is easy to learn and fun to apply!!    Happy styling! xo, dani   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group        

Hey friend! Have you ever wondered how to make oversized sectionals an intentional part of a room's design or are they always destined to ruin the aesthetic of the room? In today's episode I'm chatting with Kristen, the owner of a large black (very cozy looking) sectional. The sectional, however, takes up considerable space within her room and although black makes sense, she also has a white armchair in the same room. With two contrasting colors the question became - how do you make the room look cohesive without starting over from scratch and spending a fortune on another sofa? You'll hear the answer to that question as well as many others inside this sneak peek of a Decorating SOS coaching call. Are you ready to book YOUR Decorating SOS Coaching Call? You'd hire a tutor in math if you needed help...why not for home decorating? Book your Decorating SOS Coaching Call   YOU'RE INVITED!!!!   To my FREE 5 day LOVE YOUR HOME CHALLENGE!! Happening February 10 - 14th inside your INBOX. Each day for five days, I'll be delivering a short video lesson that teaches you the 5 core principles of home decorating. Each day comes with an action item so you can begin on DAY 1 creating a home that you delight in. Register here: https://bit.ly/lyhchallenge   Happy styling! xo, dani   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group    

Hey friend! I get it...when you think you stink at something, it's not super motivating to keep doing it. Right? But learning how to decorate your home is just that - it's a learned skill. Similar to riding a bike, tying your shoes, or baking a cake - you weren't born knowing how to do it, so why should you expect home decorating to be any different? Inside this episode I'm responding to Tracy's Dear Dani letter - trying to bolster her decorating confidence after years of feeling unsuccessful (and now stuck) in the way her home looks and feels. She's wanting a change, but feels a bit scared to give it another go. 5 Tips for building your home decorating confidence 1. Start small: Start with low risk changes rather than expensive (both in time and money) changes that might not work out. Shop the house, rearrange the furniture, get rid of things are all great examples of starting small. 2. Practice with a test run: If you're contemplating change, try mimicking that change and practicing the look before committing any money to it. Listen to the podcast for an example. 3. See it before you decide: Before you buy anything, try taking a screenshot of it and placing it on a word doc so you can see how the items look all together. Once you like it, then try it. 4. Progress over perfection: Just like learning any new skill, it's about the progress rather than perfection. You will make mistakes - like anyone learning a new skill, but using some of the tips will help you practice you home decorating muscles so you begin limiting the amount of mistakes you are making. The end goal - to love your home better than you do today. That happens with progress over time rather than perfection. 5. Hold on to Rules loosely: Let the rules be a companion in decision making ONLY if they are helpful. Not sure what size of curtains to get? Find the rules and let those inform your decision making.   YOU'RE INVITED!!!! To my FREE 5 day LOVE YOUR HOME CHALLENGE!! Happening February 10 - 14th inside your INBOX. Each day for five days, I'll be delivering a short video lesson that teaches you the 5 core principles of home decorating. Each day comes with an action item so you can begin on DAY 1 creating a home that you delight in. Register here: https://bit.ly/lyhchallenge   Happy styling! xo, dani   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group    

Hey friend, If I invited you to take a peek inside my pantry or my closet, you'd likely get the impression that I'm highly organized. But I have a secret...my digital space is a DISASTER. It's disorganized at best, but chaotic, frustrating, overwhelming and never ending at worst. The "I'll get to it someday" approach isn't making it any better. My guest in this episode, Shawn Lemon, can not only relate, but can patiently teach me better. As founder of The Digital Organizer, he's been teaching thousands of people for years how to make sense of this digital world, that by all accounts, is going nowhere but more cluttered unless we can make some sense of it. If you struggle with your digital organization like I do, or want a few tips to round out what you already know, you're going to LOVE today's conversation. Shawn holds nothing back and as I asked question after question to get you the most helpful information possible...my hand got tired from taking so many notes. Want to learn more from Shawn, or better yet, hire him to give you a hand, you can reach him here: Website: https://thedigitalorganizer.com Connect with him on Instagram: @thedigitalorganizer A gift for you: https://thedigitalorganizer.com/figandfarm   YOU'RE INVITED!!!!   To my FREE 5 day LOVE YOUR HOME CHALLENGE!! Happening February 10 - 14th inside your INBOX. Each day for five days, I'll be delivering a short video lesson that teaches you the 5 core principles of home decorating. Each day comes with an action item so you can begin on DAY 1 creating a home that you delight in. Register here: https://bit.ly/lyhchallenge   Happy styling! xo, dani   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group    

Hey friend! Have you ever wondered what it is about some homes that make them look so classic and timeless, but wonder how to do the same in your own home? I've got you covered in this episode as I'm sharing 10 tips for having a more classic, timeless design in your home decorating. But let me tell you a little secret - it's all about intentionality. From the color palette to the metal choices, to the way things are built, to live plants vs fake plants...all of this and more help drive the classic, timeless design. And if it all sounds intimidating, rest assured that it actually is NOT. Learning how to be an intentional decision maker starts with knowing your personal design style, your signature style, your aesthetic - what ever you want to call it - these are the miniscule design elements that you gravitate to over and over. Once you know THAT, you have the fundamentals of creating a cohesive home. A cohesive home is the core principle for a timeless, classic look. Ready to learn more? Join me inside The Collective, where I share short weekly video lessons just like this (with visuals included) and where we gather monthly in a LIVE q & a session to answer all your questions.   YOU'RE INVITED!!!! To my FREE 5 day LOVE YOUR HOME CHALLENGE!! Happening February 10 - 14th inside your INBOX. Each day for five days, I'll be delivering a short video lesson that teaches you the 5 core principles of home decorating. Each day comes with an action item so you can begin on DAY 1 creating a home that you delight in. Register here: https://bit.ly/lyhchallenge   Happy styling! xo, dani   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group    

Hey friend! If the design advice is to move the furniture off the wall, what do you do next? Have you found yourself wondering how to arrange your furniture so it looks cozy and inviting, but get stuck after you move your couch three inches? If that's you, you're in luck because this episode breaks down the five things you should think about when arranging living room furniture and it even addresses tricky rooms like non-rectangular and really long rectangular.  5 things to consider while arranging furniture: 1. Functionality of your room 2. Focal point as an anchor 3. Scale to keep things proportional to each other 4. Guidelines to follow 5. How to approach the room arranging After listening to this episode you find yourself thinking it would be really nice to have a visual...come and join The Collective, my membership that teaches short weekly lessons via video - concepts like this one where a visual is helpful for really understanding. Join The Collective: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective   YOU'RE INVITED!!!! To my FREE 5 day LOVE YOUR HOME CHALLENGE!! Happening February 10 - 14th inside your INBOX. Each day for five days, I'll be delivering a short video lesson that teaches you the 5 core principles of home decorating. Each day comes with an action item so you can begin on DAY 1 creating a home that you delight in. Register here: https://bit.ly/lyhchallenge   Happy styling! xo, dani   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group    

Hey friend! Do you wish you had the nerve to be a little more bold in your home decor? Why is it so hard to take a risk when the risk-reward ratio isn't too disparaging? Listener Katie is really nervous about being bold in her decor and that's what we're talking about inside today's episode. I'm sharing 5 tips to help ease her comfort level and these tips, no matter how bold you want to go, will be helpful for you as you continue building your decorating confidence. 5 Tips for Going Bold 1. Know what BOLD means to you: Write it down, define it and better yet... 2. Find an INSPIRATION PHOTO: Use this as a guide or reference, NOT as a map for copying. 3. Define your COLOR PALETTE: Your current foundational color might not support your definition of bold. Be prepared to change that first if need be. 4. Start SMALL: Small could mean one item. It could also mean one room that has doors you can close. Either way, when you're nervous about big change, starting small is comfortable - like tiptoeing into the water instead of diving into the deep end head first. 5. EXPERIMENT, PLAY, HAVE FUN: It's ok to experiment, this is your house after all. But if makes you feel more comfortable- know your exit strategy for the bold decision in case you don't like it.   In this episode I also answered Carrie's question re: The Collective. She was worried about The Collective being hosted on FB as she doesn't have (nor want) to be on social media.   Facts about The Collective: 1. It's hosted on a site called Thrive. Thrive is not social media, but rather a course hosting platform. 2. All LIVE q & a sessions and workshops are hosted on Zoom. The replays of those sessions then live in The Collective's hub (think of it like a library) on Thrive. 3. There is an optional student community on FB, where students of The Collective and Home Design 101 can answer each other's questions, post pictures of their progress, etc, but ALL Collective content, announcements, trainings, etc. live on the Thrive platform.  Happy Styling!! dani   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group      

Hey friend! Have you ever wondered how important pillows are to the overall styling of your home? If you haven't, you SHOULD because pillows alone can complete the look of your room, make your home feel more or less inviting and can generally speaking, make your home decor look flat or elevated.  A lot of power is held in a 20 x 20 rectangle! In today's episode, you are getting to be a fly on the wall inside a LIVE coaching session inside of my monthly membership, The Collective, as I chat with the members about all things pillows: 1. How many pillows should you have on a couch? 2. What type of fill is best? 3. How do you mix patterns? 4. Where do you place lumbars? 5. Do you match pillows from couch to loveseat? 6. What do you do with sectionals? AND MORE... As a fly on the wall, you won't see the visuals I have created to answer these questions. Want to? Join The Collective here.   Happy styling! xo, dani   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group    

Hey friend! Have you ever met someone who always seems to find the good stuff thrifting - while you walk away only having found the thrift store throw aways? Let me tell you a little secret...it's not the location, it's HOW you're thrifting. If you are wanting to find 'the good stuff' but constantly feel at a loss for how to do it, you need to listen in on today's episode. I'm sharing my top 10 tips for how to thrift with CONSISTENT success. Grab a notebook and pen or better yet - pop in your earbuds and head to your favorite thrift store so you can practice, because one of my all time favorite tips is to do just that...PRACTICE (aka 'go often'). Enjoy the show, then share a pic of your favorite thrift store find in our free Facebook group! Happy thrifting! xo, dani     // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group

Hey friend!  It's here - the most anticipated episode all year. The What's Hot & What's Not in home design in 2025. This year I gathered my insight from Better Homes and Garden, House Beautiful, Southern Living and Elle Decor. Surprisingly this year, more than any other years, most of these lists were in alignment and agreement with each other - not many outliers.  Of course, I added my personal opinion about some of them, where others I was in complete agreement and even some where I was in disagreement. :)  Trend or not, recommended design choices by fancy-pants designers or not, the ultimate goal here is for you to LOVE YOUR HOME. To release any expectations that your homes should be Pinterset perfect or Instagram worthy. Your home should be a reflection of you and if that means you put  carpet into your bathroom because you love the way if feels on your feet when you step out of the bath (you'll have to listen to the episode to know WHY in 2025 I'm talking about carpeted bathrooms), if it makes you happy - it's OK. ;)  Joking aside, I know that making decisions in your home is a big deal. It's frustrating, laborious and connected to a lot of things that have nothing to do with the ultimate goal of what it looks like: money spent, compromising styles, honoring grandma's heirlooms, etc. If you are ready for a bit of guidance and a lot of support as you balance it all in 2025 - I invite you to book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call. Together we'll create a plan that fits your needs while matching your personality, budget and timeline.  Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call Happy styling!  dani    // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group Quiet Luxury Podcast: https://figandfarmathome.podbean.com/e/169/  

  Hey Friend! Welcome to 2025 and a brand new series on the fig & farm (at home) podcast. Every Tuesday I'll be answering listener questions in my new Dear Dani series. Have a question that you want answered? Leave it here: hello@figandfarmathome.com  Today's question comes from Amanda who wants to know how to make her home look less disjointed. The 'fancy' word we use in the design world is 'cohesive' and the goal is to do just that, but it takes a bit of work. In this episode I'm sharing 5 quick tips so you can make your home look and feel cohesive when you aren't entirely sure where to start. 5 Easy ways to make your home look cohesive 1. Learn your design style (aka your aesthetic): pay attention to the all the details of the things you gravitate to time and time again. 2. Write those details down. 3. Leave your card at home and go on a field trip to your favorite home decor store. Act as-if you are making selections and see if the things you would choose match with the design elements you noticed in tip 1. If they do...you're on to your aesthetic. If they don't...go back to tip 1 and dive in a bit more. 4. Using your list, go through the items in your home and start decluttering items that don't match that aesthetic or design style, keeping the items that do. 5. Shop your home. Once the extra items are removed, now you have the foundation for shopping your home instead of shopping the store whenever inspiration to re-decorate a room strikes   Happy styling!! xo, dani   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group    

FAN FAVORITE:  Replay of a top episode in 2024  Trend alert for 2024: Quiet Luxury Homes    The markers of a Quiet Luxury design style are design elements that:  ~ mix old/new ~ use earth tones ~ have a classic subtle design ~ are quality pieces ~ are minimalistic in nature ~ are comfortable and inviting   But HOW do you infuse Quiet Luxury into your home? In this episode I share 6 easy ways you can start infusing different elements into your home's design that feel and look like they belong inside a Quiet Luxury magazine!  Want specific help learning how to infuse Quiet Luxury into your home? Taking Home Design 101 teaches you the foundations of decorating your home so you can infuse QL this year and bright and bold when your style changes in fifteen years. Register here for Home Design 101.    // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Home Design 101: https://figandfarmathome.com/home-design-101 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/design101group   Happy styling! xo, dani    

FAN FAVORITE: Replay of a fav episode in 2024    10 design elements to design a timeless, classic and cohesive looking home    Do you ever get tired of seeing home design trends come and go? It's the nature of trends, that's for sure, but they're so quick that by the time you're ready to embrace it...it's gone just like that, then you're left wondering why you have the hot pink sofa with the bubble chairs and the retro lights. Why? Because Barbiecore was a trend two seconds ago but hasn't been seen since last summer.  It's time to learn the design elements that are the hallmark of a timeless, classic and cohesively designed home. In this episode I shed light on the 10 design elements that are in every home that looks timeless, classic and cohesive. Grab your notebook because you're going to want to take notes.    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS inside the show: 1. The winner of the $50 Home Goods gift card for filling out the survey. THANK YOU! If you'd still like to fill out the survey, I would greatly appreciate your insight. You can fill it out here: https://forms.gle/WSmEWFzQrGJMc6Nz6 2. We're doing another $50 Home Goods gift card GIVEAWAY in celebration of fig & farm (at home) reaching 100,000 downloads!!! How do you enter to win:  * Go to APPLE PODCAST and leave a 5 ***** written review  * Take a screenshot of the review that you wrote and... * Email it to me at hello@figandfarmathome.com or send it to me on Instagram @figandfarm    Directions for how to leave a review:  * Open Apple Podcasts  * Search fig & farm (at home) * Scroll half way down the page until you see the 5***** * Fill out the 5***** * Write a review in the box    // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Home Design 101: https://figandfarmathome.com/home-design-101 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/   Happy Styling! xo, dani

FAN FAVORITE: Replay from a top episode in 2024   10 EASY tips for saving BIG money    fig & farm (at home) was born on a budget! Next week, you'll hear exactly how it was born and how with a little creativity, it's not only remained solvent, but grown steadily into the black.    This episode is for everyone, but is especially meant to inspire all those mamas who stay stuck in the belief that they can't have a home they love because they can't afford it. I know each financial situation is different, but I also know that a lot of times it simply comes down to these two things:   INTENTIONALITY   and  CHOICES   So this episode is FULL of 10 easy ways you can find money in the 'cracks' (so to speak), as well as ways you can be more mindful of your spending habits. ALL of these money saving tips I have done and continue to do...because, let's face it...life is expensive.    Be sure to subscribe to the show, as this Summer Savings Series comes to an end next week as I'm sharing my favorite ways to make a little extra cash on the side.    // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Home Design 101: https://figandfarmathome.com/home-design-101 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/   Happy styling!! xo, dani  

Hey friend!  Are you ready to celebrate with me?! 300 EPISODES!!!! Three and a half years ago today, I did one of the bravest things I've ever done in launching this podcast. It's been good, but it hasn't always been good. There has been joy, tears, frustration, celebration - basically the whole range of emotions. I've felt it and I've felt ALL of it.   In today's episode I'm sharing a behind the scenes journey - what it's really like as a podcaster, what some of the good things are about being a content creator and what some of the negative experiences have ben that have caused real tears.  But the best part...I'm doing a GIVEAWAY. It's my little way of saying thank you for listening. Thank you for coming back each week and for helping my little dream grow. Thank you for trying out ideas, for emailing me, for sharing with your friends, for joining the journey!    GIVEAWEAY DETAILS 3 people are going to win a $50 gift card to one of these places (I LOVE choices): Target, Amazon, Home Goods or fig & farm (at home)   1. Leave a review on Apple Podcast  2. Take a screenshot and email it to me at: hello@figandfarmathome.com  or send me a DM on Instagram @figandfarm 3. Share the show with a friend for extra entries. Send a text or email talking about the show and a link to listen. Take a screenshot and email or DM me.  Need help leaving a review on Apple? Watch this video.   Giveaway closes on Christmas Day and winners will be contacted privately.    // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group The Collective Membership Waitlist: https://figandfarmathome.myflodesk.com/waitlist   Happy styling!! xo, dani  

Hey friend! Have you ever set goals for your home? We set new goals or make resolutions each year - for better health, better fitness, learning a new skill...but what about goals we have for our homes?  In this episode I'm sharing the importance of reflecting on how your home served you this past year (or if you served it) and how to make goals for your home that ultimately make you feel better about the place you lay your head each night.  Goals can by physical with a tactical, tangible result or they can be social/emotional - tied to the feelings you have surrounding your home. Acknowledging the social/emotional goals you have for your home is just as important (if not, more so) than addressing the physical goals first.  The art of creating goals for your home comes from reflecting on the ways your home met your needs and being honest about the steps toward remediation during the next year. Asking yourself what changes need to be made and what help you may need to accomplish those goals is a critical part of the journey.  Grab a notebook and a pen - you're going to need it to for this episode.  Ready to make a plan to meet your home goals in 2025? Schedule a Decorating SOS Coaching Call for the new year.    // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group The Collective Membership Waitlist: https://figandfarmathome.myflodesk.com/waitlist   Happy styling!! xo, dani  

Hey friend! Have you ever wondered how you blend different wood tones or how to honor your child's artwork in a way that looks intentional and well put together rather than a haphazard selection or placement? Maybe you're considering buying a new couch or replacing your dining room table, but you're stuck with decision overwhelm. The way I see it? You have two choices? Do nothing and resign to the idea that you'll just live with what you have no matter your desire for change OR make the first step toward action.  In today's episode I'm talking with Dee during a Decorating SOS Call about creating a cohesive, warm, inviting open concept area in her home. It's her first action step toward reaching the goals she has for her home. The rooms in question are her kitchen, dining room, living room and entryway. With a recent fresh coat of paint (going from yellow to a warm white), the foundation for every other change has been made. But Dee's wondering what she should do first.  Does she buy the couch, hang the art, replace the dining table?  In this episode you get to be a fly on the wall as I talk to her about choosing a color palette (red or blue), honoring her grandchild's artwork and hanging a gallery wall - all while saving her AT LEAST $2000 when the recommendation is to NOT buy a new credenza or dining room table.  Are you ready to reach the goals you have for your home - taking the first step toward creating a home you delight in? Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call.   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group The Collective Membership Waitlist: https://figandfarmathome.myflodesk.com/waitlist   Happy styling!! xo, dani

Hey friend!  In part 2 of the Craving Simplicity Holiday Series we're exploring how tradition and core memories directly lead to confident holiday decorating, but that decorating confidence seems to be packed away with the ornaments at the end of the holidays. So what is it about holiday decorating that allows us to roll with the punches, decorate confidently, experiment with  new items and do it all joyfully when the rest of the year we stay stuck in indecision, paralysis or decision fatigue?  In this episode we're exploring how tradition and core memories are usually at the heart of holiday decorating. Taking that same concept and applying it to story telling in your home the rest of the year is the mission. The story of YOU lies in your traditions and core memories and it's those stories that should be on display January - October!  Ready to learn how to story tell in your home? Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call - I'd be honored to help you!  xo, Dani   Listen to Part 1 of the Craving Simplicity Holiday Series   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group The Collective Membership Waitlist: https://figandfarmathome.myflodesk.com/waitlist  

Hey friend!  Have you ever wondered what a Decorating SOS call is like? In a one hour call over zoom you can expect to cover A LOT - like you'll see I did with Nicole. Her list was long:  1. What area rug to put under the table. 2. Should she paint her table white? 3. How to style her kitchen counters. 4. What to do about the chairs in her living room. 5. How can she hide her old air conditioner. 6. Should she paint her credenza blue?   Not only did we answer all of those questions, but we went shopping too - finding a companion rug for her dining room that would look cohesive with the one in her living room. Then styling school was in session as Nicole had items prepared for us to experiment and play around with as she styled her kitchen counter with guidance from the other side of the world.  If YOU want guidance like this - someone to answer you questions, to challenge the way you've been viewing your home for the past ten years and to offer ideas and suggestions specific to your space while also striving to save you MORE money than you spend...a Decorating SOS Call might be the perfect place to start!  Looking for the perfect gift? Buy them a Decorating SOS Call!!!  1. Send me an email at hello@figandfarmathome.com and let me know you'd like to gift someone else.  2. I will send you a special link to purchase that doesn't require booking the call on the calendar.  3. Check your email - I'll send you a digital gift certificate that you can print out to gift a friend!!  Easy peas! How I would have LOOOOVVVEED a gift like this!    And don't forget to GIFT YOURSELF. Buy now and get started in the new year!! Book your call here.    // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group The Collective Membership Waitlist: https://figandfarmathome.myflodesk.com/waitlist   Happy styling!! xo, dani  

Hey friend, Every year it's the same. And every year I vow for it to be different. The holidays do something to me that ignite a desire to slow down, take it easy, to not overcommit my calendar. And every year, even with the best intentions, I end up feeling like time went by way to quickly, I missed the joy of a slower rhythm though I managed to check all the boxes - and I end up feeling disappointed.  I don't think I'm alone in craving simplicity and slowness around the holiday. As a content creator I have the unique privilege to add to the chaos and noise - pushing my favorite products, must haves or home hacks that you absolutely need to try. Or...I can take a stand and say I don't want to add to the noise this holiday.  I'm choosing the latter.  For the next three weeks, we will be focusing on a mini series about Craving Simplicity. No tips, tricks or hacks to try to make your home look ten times prettier tomorrow than it does today. Simplicity - so you can enjoy the holiday sights and sounds with those you love most, in the place you share together...home!  Enjoy the slow! Dani 

Hey friend! As I was preparing my Thanksgiving menu this week, I came across recipes that were nostalgic - tucked away in a box and pulled out once a year, if that. Those recipes? They were written by my mom who passed away six years ago. I haven't had her frozen fruit salad for years - decades even, but it was definitely part of my childhood. Those recipes got me thinking... HOW ARE YOU TELLING YOUR FAMILY'S STORY IN YOUR HOME DECORATING?  In today's episode, I'm sharing five ideas for decorating with a subtle nod to your family story that go beyond hanging family photos on the wall. These are subtle nods to memories and cherished moments that are too precious to have hidden in a box in the closet.  5 ways to tell your story in home decorating: 1. Understand your decorating style: There's a direct correlation to understanding your style and decorating with confidence. Confident choices allow you to move away from the generic, bed in the bag, pieces and into more nuanced, subtle decision making. It's there that you'll find your story.  2. Out of the box artwork: Artwork doesn't have to be framed to be considered art. Hanging collections made from special interests or hobbies can make a beautiful, unique to your story piece of art. Collections of vintage cameras, musical instruments, sporting equipment immediately come to mind. Artwork of special locations directly tied to family history - location of proposal, wedding, etc. aren't overtly shouting "I was here - everyone take notice." Instead they're serving as reminders of how important that special memory is to you and your family.  3. Special interests and hobbies: As above, displaying remnants of those special interests or hobbies, rather than storing them away in boxes for a peek every once in a while can be a nuanced, whimsical and delightful way to add character to your home that item from Target just can't provide.  4. Family heirlooms: Mixing and matching old and new makes such a delightful curated look in your home while providing opportunities for them to have a second chapter. If you don't like their original state, try modifying it to make it fit more of your current aesthetic.  5. Family history: Stories or recipes written down and framed, ticket stubs of first dates, vintage clocks set to birth times of your babies, wedding china out of the box and displayed as an installation in your dining room are all examples of living history. Getting them out of the box, dusted off and serving as reminders of who you are add a delightful touch to your home.    ANNOUNCEMENT!!! DEAL WEEK IS HAPPENING NOW 5 days, 5 deals Lower prices, new products, never before seen offers...are all happening now through November 29th (and Cyber Monday). Think it's too late to get in on the fun?  Email me at: hello@figandfarmathome.com  to be added to the Deal Week list. This only happens twice a year!   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group The Collective Membership Waitlist: https://figandfarmathome.myflodesk.com/waitlist   Happy styling!! xo, dani

Hey friend! With Black Friday right around the corner, I know you are inundated with deal after deal - it's a great time to wait for that special gift for that special someone to go on sale. In our own home we're waiting for the price to drop on a couple items for the boys.  But when was the last time you invested in YOU? When was the last time you invested in learning a new skill or getting a little help so you could see results faster?  This coming week, fig & farm (at home) is having the BIGGEST SALE of the year. It's DEAL WEEK and for one week only, I'll be offering the lowest prices or the newest products you have not yet seen.  If moving beyond the podcast and into action has been on your 'hope' list, your 'this would be nice someday' list, your 'I'm ready for change, but not quite sure' list - now is the time. Creating the home you have been longing for starts with action. Start by making sure you are on my email list so you can receive the emails sharing the DEAL WEEK deals. 5 days, 5 deals only available for a limited time. This is the ONLY time I'll be sharing about this on the podcast.  Get on the list by emailing me here.   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group The Collective Membership Waitlist: https://figandfarmathome.myflodesk.com/waitlist   Happy styling!! xo, dani

Hey friend... The stress of hosting for the holidays is real. You've been thinking about the menu for weeks, you've deep cleaned like you haven't done since last year, and you think you've thought through just about everything. This week, week 5 in our five part series: Getting your home holiday ready!, is all about making sure things don't fall through the cracks and leave you scrambling at the end.  Do you have enough chairs? Checking that this week. What will the baby eat? Checking that this week. Are you pulling out wrinkled napkins that were put away last Thanksgiving?  Yup...checking that this week.  This five part series is designed to save you the unwelcome and sometimes unimaginable stress that surrounds the holidays. So whether it's this holiday or next Easter that you'll be hosting, earmark this for the next time you need to prepare ahead of time, leaving you enough time to enjoy your guests and not sweat the small stuff.  And, as part of implementation week, you're practicing setting the holiday table - so the food you just spent hours, days, and even weeks preparing doesn't look silly on a lackluster design. It's not to late to learn a quick tip or two inside my Tablescape Workshop.    TABLESCAPE WORKSHOP! Prepare your holiday table NOW by learning how to make it look as beautiful as the food you'll spend hours, even days preparing! Tablescape Workshop   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group The Collective Membership Waitlist: https://figandfarmathome.myflodesk.com/waitlist   Happy styling!! xo, dani      

Hey friend!   In this week's podcast I'm chatting with Amy who wants her home to feel bright and airy, but she has a problem. The dark kitchen cabinets, the black countertop and the black tile floor, along with the black dining table are all keeping her from realizing her goals. But with no room in the budget to make these BIG foundational changes to her home, Amy is wanting to know her options.  Amy has a couple options:  1. Spend a lot of money she doesn't have replacing everything in the style that she likes it now (not a feasible option).  2. Do nothing and continue hating her home and the way it looks, waiting and wishing for the day when the funds are available for option 1.  3. Learn which changes she can make to lighten up her space, using what she currently has and bringing in supporting items to lighten her open concept home WHILE making it look cohesive.  Option 3 may sound too good to be true, but the truth is we often times only see option 1 and option 2 as likely possibilities. When you work within your own understanding of a skill, sometimes you don't see the third option.  Decorating SOS Coaching Calls are meant to help you see the third option. They're designed to help you get unstuck in what ever is keeping you from reaching your home goals.  What did Amy learn? She actually has a really great start at having a light and airy home. There's no need to paint anything. And the black table that she though was a bully - the recommendation was to actually keep it as is, but to change up other things in the room.  You'll hear my strategy for combatting darkness, how furniture carries a visual weight with it and how strategic layers will not only make her space feel lighter and brighter, but more cozy too. And all of those suggested changes will help her bully of a kitchen feel more cohesive with the rest of her home.  If you'd like help creating a plan for your home, go to https://figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos to book a call. Transformation is waiting on the other side of that conversation.    // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group The Collective Membership Waitlist: https://figandfarmathome.myflodesk.com/waitlist Week of Deals Early Bird List: https://bit.ly/dealweekearlybird   Happy styling!! xo, dani  

Hey friend! As we continue this mini series: Get your home holiday ready, it's important that we don't forget to get ready to take care of the people we're inviting into our space. Hosting is a natural gifting - those who do it well, WOW do they do it well. For others, it's a learned skill. But like decorating, hosting can be taught.  Preparing your space adequately for guests and their comfort is important in both the BIG ways as well as the small details.  In today's episode I'm sharing 4 tips to host well and with one of the tips, I admittedly get very vulnerable as I share a bit of personal experience. In a nutshell, the four things that will help you be a better hostess are:  1. Think of your own comfort! This sounds counter intuitive when we're learning tips about hosting others, but before we can do that I want you be mindful of experiences YOU have had where you were the recipient of great hosting and experiences when the hosting rather sucked. Write those down - the details of what made those experiences stand out for you. You'll use those details to help prepare for the guests in your home.  2. Think of guests needs beforehand! Thinking big picture about any accommodations they might need to make their stay a bit more comfortable before they arrive will help your time together go smoothly. 3. Pay attention to the SMALL details! Things like extra blankets, a fan, lighting to the bathroom in the middle of the night, cozy socks, even Kleenex and access to extra toiletries will help you guest feel like you've though of every last detail.  4. Be observant in the moment! Catching little things like an empty coffee cup or a glance around the room wondering where to place a bag - these observations and acting upon them will give you a gold star as a hostess.    TABLESCAPE WORKSHOP! Prepare your holiday table NOW by learning how to make it look as beautiful as the food you'll spend hours, even days preparing! Tablescape Workshop   // Links mentioned in show: // Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com Website: https://figandfarmathome.com Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group The Collective Membership Waitlist: https://figandfarmathome.myflodesk.com/waitlist   Happy styling!! xo, dani