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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
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Hey friend!
Have you ever wondered what things you should ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY AVOID when it comes to decorating your home? Well, today is your lucky day, because I'm giving you the 10 things I would NOT do when decorating my home or the homes of my clients.
Full disclosure...I started each tip with a DON'T. Don'ts are hard for me, as I am almost always a 'glass half full' kind of gal - so you'll hear me chuckling at myself midway through for being 'SO rude.'
Here they are - the 10 things NOT to do when decorating your home:
10. Don't forget texture.
9. Don't rely on just overhead lighting.
8. Don't choose a paint color willy nilly.
7. Don't forget repetition & contrast.
6. Don't forget to think about scale.
5. Don't choose decor and furniture because it's 'cheap.'
4. Don't forget the windows and definitely don't let them live in high-waters.
3. Don't let your furniture float.
2. Don't forget to make a plan.
1. Don't BEAT YOURSELF UP for making mistakes or not knowing how to decorate with confidence...YET. Keep listening and learning and definitely don't be afraid to reach out for help if you need it (even if it's not me you're asking for help).
But...if you're READY FOR HELP, you can book your Decorating SOS Coaching 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
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Hey friend!
Have you seen those beautiful pictures on instagram or Pinterest - rooms that are so drenched with color that they instantly feel cozy? Have you wondered how those home owners had the nerve to go so bold and wish you had the bravery to give it a try, but think it's a trend that will pass as soon as you decide to give it a go?
Good news! Color drenching, though currently popular, is NOT A TREND! Color drenching has been around for years, dating back to the beginning of the 20th century and is a style that tends to be more classic than trendy?
Is it bold? Absolutely. It takes some boldness and bravery to make a decision to go all-in on a color. But that bravery pays off in spades. WHY?
The benefits of color drenching:
1. Super budget friendly
2. Reduces the amount of prep work for painting (forget taping off the baseboards)
3. Reduces the amount of waste (less paint brushes, paint trays, rollers)
4. Great way to modernize a tired space (when you color drench rooms with dated paneling, brick, tile, ugly radiators, etc. it instantly elevates the room)
So...what do you say? Are you ready to give color drenching a try? Want some help, encouragement and a little guidance? 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
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Friday Oct 04, 2024
Hey friend!
When Cindy reached out to me asking for help, she knew her furniture, purchased 15 years ago at Costco, wasn't going to stay. The furniture was fine, but it was tired, well loved and darker than what she wanted. With her goals of creating a light and airy, California casual, living room the camel colored leather, overstuffed, leather couches had to go.
Inspiration for her living room wasn't hard to come by - living in Southern California with a pool out the sliding glass doors, Cindy wanted to create a living room that reflected the lightness just outside those doors.
Throughout the conversation, you'll hear how we discuss scale of mirrors, art, placement of furniture, the use of a loveseat or not, ideas for replacing large wicker chairs, accommodating tall family members, round vs square coffee tables, and so much more.
Cindy had an idea of what she wanted her living room to look like, but she wanted help seeing the bigger picture and putting all the pieces into place so she wouldn't make a mistake when making those higher ticket purchases.
Are YOU READY for help making decisions regarding YOUR HOME? Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call today.
// 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
Friday Sep 27, 2024
Friday Sep 27, 2024
Hey friend,
At the beginning of every calendar year, I share the projected trend report for the upcoming year. But as you can imagine things change within a given year, so in today's episode I'm sharing the 2024 fall trend report. You may be equally surprised to note, that much hasn't changed since January. A few things, but not much.
According to Urban Natural and Better Homes & Gardens, these items are worth noting for your fall decorating. Items with an * indicate they were in agreement with each other with these trend predictions.
1. Handcrafted wood furniture: the move away from quick production, cheap materials and onto more sustainable wood furniture production is still very much a thing.
2. Mixed textures: trendy in any season, but particularly in fall when naturally we want to be cozier. Layers and texture bring in that cozy feeling we've been craving all summer.
3. Luxurious curves: don't mistake luxurious curves for overstuffed when it comes to furniture. But even if you don't get a curved chair or couch, curves in design will directly offset the traditional structure and formality of living room pieces.
4. *Earthy color palettes: moody earthen tones are still on trend as they evoke a feeling of calm without being overbearing or too energetic.
5. *Artisinal elements for your dining table: fall kicks off the season of hosting dinners around a beautiful table. This season's trend is to take the table setting up a notch with beautiful handcrafted items.
Learn to set a beautiful table with this Tablescape Guide.
6. Heirloom pieces: items passed down through generations are, rightfully so, reemerging as not only a way to honor past traditions, but to decorate while telling your family's story. Heirloom pieces don't, however, have to furniture items only. Think of smaller items - antique vases and embroidered pillowcases immediately come to mind.
7. Natural elements: always on trend, bringing the outdoors in will never go out of style. But this season specifically, the trend comes in the form of gilded acorns, persimmon branches and pinecones.
8. Jewel tones, naturally: continuing with the natural theme, the use of jewel tones from nature (crimson mums, magnolia leaves for example) are having their moment.
Download the Fall 2024 Home Decorating Trend Report to get ideas for your fall decorating: Fall Trend Report
// 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
Fall Trend Report:
Happy styling!!
xo,
dani
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Hey friend!
Are you ready to elevate the look of your living room? Maybe you want a quick refresh and you're wondering how to spend your money for biggest impact? In this episode, I'm concluding my mini-series: If I had $500, what would I spend it on - this time we're hanging out in the LIVING ROOM.
Because every living room is different and the needs will likely be different from person to person, I'm sharing 5 things to evaluate about your room before you make plans to invest money or effort into your space.
1. Layout: the layout of your living room matters. If all furniture items are hanging out snuggly on the edge o the wall, can you pull them in closer to create a more cozy, intentional feeling in your living room?
2. Weight: did you know that furniture carries a visual weight to it? Dark colors, overstuffed or oversized, hidden legs with skirting, deep wood tones are all examples of characteristics of heaviness within your room. Now imagine all of those heavy items sitting side by side with each other and what you get is a very heavy corner of the room.
3. Area rug: do you have one - or a living room that looks like the furniture is floating? Is your area rug too small or too big (that's a thing, too). Choosing the right size and knowing how to use it to your room's advantage will instantly elevate your living room while adding coziness to it.
4. Flat surfaces: taking stock of what's on your flat surfaces (mantles, coffee tables, bookshelves, tables) and reducing visual clutter or adding intentional styling, will immediately elevate your room.
5. Textiles: curtains, pillows and throw blankets all play an important role in finishing a room. Are the curtains long enough or missing all together? If you have a very heavy couch, using lighter colored pillows can visually lighten the visual load. Throw blankets can immediately elevate or deflate the look and appearance of the room just with the lack of texture or the appearance of pattern. Choosing intentionally creates a room that can look cohesive and elevated.
6. Ambient lighting: if using only the overhead lighting, try adding in some ambient lighting in the form of table lamps or floor lamps. Don't be afraid of sourcing these at thrift stores to save money.
7. Artwork: chunky frames + matting + inexpensive artwork + consistent spacing on the wall create intentionality, nuance and elevation of your living room design.
// 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
Friday Sep 20, 2024
Friday Sep 20, 2024
Hey friend!
In today's episode I'm sharing an example of what's inside The Collective, my monthly membership that is designed to be an extension of the show. Each month we will have a LIVE q & a where you can get your questions answered - there are no questions too big, too small or too (ahem) stupid.
The LIVE q & a is a chance to check in on the progress you're making within your home, to ask questions to get you unstuck, to help you make decisions - to ultimately give you the support and encouragement you need to continue decorating your home successfully.
The Collective is open twice a year and will close its doors Sunday, September 22nd and won't re-open again until March.
THE COLLECTIVE IS OPEN
thru SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Join here: The Collective
// Links mentioned in show: //
Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com
Website: https://figandfarmathome.com
Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://calendly.com/figandfarmathome/decorating-sos-call
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/
Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group
Happy styling!!
xo,
dani
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Hey friend!
In today's episode I'm sharing an example of my secret to creating spaces that look refined, a bit more put together - like a designer was right there doing it for you!
There is a difference between putting things on a shelf and styling decor items on a shelf / placing things on a mantle and styling items intentionally on a mantle.
Inside The Collective, my monthly membership - I teach my simple styling formula. This formula can be used to style any flat surface and could be aptly named Finishing School. :)
In today's episode I'm teaching Dee, a founding member of the membership, how to style her mantle. Dee, along with her husband Jim who helped hold the camera, were good sports as we experimented until it was just right - even good sports when the directions included, "Move that item a half inch to the left."
When it comes to styling, details like a half inch matter...A LOT!
Ready to join The Collective? Doors stay open until Sunday, September 22nd!
THE COLLECTIVE IS OPEN
thru SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Join here: The Collective
// Links mentioned in show: //
Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com
Website: https://figandfarmathome.com
Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://calendly.com/figandfarmathome/decorating-sos-call
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/
Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group
Happy styling!!
xo,
dani
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Hey friend!
In today's episode I'm showcasing a perk found inside my monthly membership, The Collective. A Room Edit brings the designer's eye into your space giving you specific recommendations for elevating the room while honoring your goals and aesthetic.
You'll hear a Room Edit created for member, Susan and her den. Until this point it was an incomplete room that she never used. It lacked inspiration, didn't feel cozy and felt like an incomplete project that would take her years to complete.
You'll hear the specific recommendations (inside The Collective you'll see a video with the pictures to support what you hear on the podcast) to help her see the potential of that room.
Members inside The Collective have the ability to request a Room Edit as two will be featured monthly.
Susan took immediate action from her Room Edit - transforming her den into a room that she loves!
THE COLLECTIVE IS OPEN
thru SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Join here: The Collective
// Links mentioned in show: //
Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com
Website: https://figandfarmathome.com
Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://calendly.com/figandfarmathome/decorating-sos-call
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/
Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group
Happy styling!!
xo,
dani
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
WHY IT WORKS
Hey friend!
If you've ever wondered why some gallery walls are structured differently than others and what makes one 'work' even though it seems to not follow any of the rules, this episode is for you.
In this episode I'm sharing the two different types of gallery walls and the 'rules' to follow to create each one. I share insight into how gallery walls that look chaotic may actually be following a lot of unseen rules.
This training is an example of WHY IT WORKS a series that lives inside The Collective, my monthly home decorating membership. The doors to The Collective are open TODAY thru SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd!
THE COLLECTIVE IS OPEN
thru SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Join here: The Collective
// Links mentioned in show: //
Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com
Website: https://figandfarmathome.com
Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://calendly.com/figandfarmathome/decorating-sos-call
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/
Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group
Happy styling!!
xo,
dani
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Monday Sep 16, 2024
// BIG ANNOUNCEMENT //
Hey friend!
This is a BIG week at fig & farm (at home). For 5 months I have been working behind the scenes developing a monthly membership called The Collective. If you have ever wished this podcast came with visuals, you're going to love The Collective. With weekly short trainings, LIVE group coaching sessions and guided help in the form of Room Edits, this membership is designed to:
* Reduce the OVERWHELM
* Reduce the TIME it takes to learn home decorating skills
* Reduce the amount of MONEY you're investing in learning, so you can spend MORE on making the changes
* Bring you BIG RESULTS, QUICKER
The Collective opens TOMORROW!!! Want to receive an email? Send me one, and you'll be on the list first thing when doors open tomorrow!
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER...
// FREE WORKSHOP //
3 Steps to Creating a Home you Can't Stop Gushing About
Tues & Wed, September 17 - 18
9am PST | 10am MT | 11am CT | 12pm ET
Register: https://bit.ly/fallhomeworkshop
// Links mentioned in show: //
Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com
Website: https://figandfarmathome.com
Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://calendly.com/figandfarmathome/decorating-sos-call
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/
Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group
Happy styling!!
xo,
dani