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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 Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
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).
April 29 - May 1
9am PST | 10 am MST | 11am CST | 12pm EST
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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
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
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.
April 29 - May 1
9am PST | 10 am MST | 11am CST | 12pm EST
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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
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
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.
April 29 - May 1
9am PST | 10 am MST | 11am CST | 12pm EST
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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
Friday Apr 04, 2025
Friday Apr 04, 2025
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!
April 29 - May 1
9am PST | 10 am MST | 11am CST | 12pm EST
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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
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
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.
April 29 - May 1
9am PST | 10 am MST | 11am CST | 12pm EST
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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
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
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?
April 29 - May 1
9am PST | 10 am MST | 11am CST | 12pm EST
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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
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
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
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
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
Connect with Kristina:
Organized On Purpose podcast
Decluttering & Organizing Made Easy Facebook group
Happy styling!
dani
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
// 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
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!!!
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