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Create a cozy, comfortable home on a budget! * Do you spend hours on Pinterest pinning beautiful images? * Do you go over to a friend’s house and have decor envy? * Do you wonder where to start when it comes to decorating your house? * Are you frustrated every time you walk into your house because you haven’t taken any action on decor? * Do you wish you could create a cozy home on a budget? Friend, I’ve been there... This podcast inspires REAL moms with REAL homes and REAL budgets to transform their houses into homes they love. You will learn affordable and practical decorating tips, tricks, DIY tutorials, and more. I teach home owners how break through the barrier of what’s keeping them stuck in their home design, while also encouraging them to tell their home’s story from within by living a life of intention with the people they share their home with. My mission is to equip you with all the how-tos so you can decorate a home you love walking in to; a home you are confident in, that feels cozy and comfortable; a home that feels cohesive and put together. Hey, I’m Dani - a former First Grade teacher turned home decorator. Going from a dual income to a single income so I could stay home with my babies meant budget - like Ramen eating, Goodwill shopping budget and I learned a few things along the way: how to bring BIG style to your home without breaking the bank. And I’ve put it all together in this podcast so you know where to start, what to buy and where to hang it! If you’re ready to break free from the Pinterest perfect trap and decorate your home with style by making confident decisions (all without taking out a second mortgage) - this podcast is for you! So put down that sledgehammer, grab your paintbrush and let’s get started! `````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` Let’s Connect: * Community: https://bit.ly/design101group * Website: https://www.figandfarmathome.com * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ Let’s Learn: * How to paint furniture: https://bit.ly/paintingfurniture101 * How to style a bookshelf: https://bit.ly/bookstyleguide * How to find your style: https://bit.ly/pinning101 Free Resources: * Elevate your home’s style with these 5 quick tips: https://bit.ly/5homesecrets * Get started decorating your home by learning the basics: https://bit.ly/fandfb2b * Take the quiz to see if you serve your home or your home serves you: https://bit.ly/bossofhome
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
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.
Have a question YOU want answered on the show? Send me an email: hello@figandfarmathome.com
Happy styling!
xo,
dani
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Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
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!!!
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Happy styling!
dani
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
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.
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Have a question YOU want answered on the show? Send me an email: hello@figandfarmathome.com
Happy styling!
xo,
dani
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Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
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
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Happy styling!
dani
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
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
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Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
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.
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xo,
dani
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Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
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
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Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
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
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Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
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.
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Happy styling!
xo,
dani
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Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
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.
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Happy styling!
xo,
dani
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