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360 // 5 Strategic ways to avoid costly decorating mistakes

We’ve all been there—buying a piece of furniture we thought we loved, only to realize it doesn’t fit the space, doesn’t match the rest of the room, or worse… it becomes an expensive regret...I call those BULLIES (or Decorating Dictators). Decorating mistakes don’t just cost money—they cost time, energy, and confidence.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 strategic ways to avoid costly decorating mistakes so you can decorate your home with clarity and ease. From sticking to your budget to understanding scale and weight, these tips will help you feel more confident the next time you shop for your home.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

1. Why honoring your budget keeps you from overspending or stalling out.

2. How accurate measurements save you from frustrating returns and wasted money.

3. The role of scale in making sure your furniture looks right in the room.

4. Why the “weight” of an item matters for balance and flow.

5. The most important key: learning your unique aesthetic so you can shop with confidence and skip the confusion, overwhelm, and frustration.

👉 Ready to unlock your personal aesthetic and decorate without second-guessing every decision? Watch my free training: www.bit.ly/ffdesignguide

By the end of this episode, you’ll have the tools to stop making costly mistakes and start creating a home you love—without wasting time or money.

Happy styling!
xo, dani

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359 // Elevated fall decorating: Cozy ideas beyond pumpkins and orange

Is your home ready for fall, but you’re tired of the same old pumpkins, scarecrows, and word art signs? 🍂 In this episode, I’m sharing six ways to bring fall into your home that feel fresh, cozy, and elevated—without blasting your rooms with orange and red.

You’ll learn:

• How to use ambient lighting to instantly shift the mood in your space

• The power of texture from floor to ceiling to add warmth and depth

• Why nature-inspired color palettes create timeless fall style

• Easy ways to include seasonal nods that whisper fall without feeling cheesy

• How scent can anchor your home in coziness

• My favorite bonus tip for finding inspiration in your own fall memories and experiences

By the end, you’ll have ideas you can put into action today to make your home feel warm, welcoming, and fall-ready—without relying on trendy décor that will be out by next year.

 

🍂🍂 Ready to make YOUR home feel cozy, no matter what time of year it is? Book your 1:1 Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos

 

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358 // Shortcut to Decorating: Can You Really Save Time, Money, and Overwhelm? (Spoiler: Yes!)

What if decorating your home didn’t have to feel so hard? So time-consuming? So expensive?

Inside today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what really happens when you stop decorating alone and start using a proven shortcut. You’ll hear directly from a member of The Collective, my monthly decorating membership, who went from feeling “meh” about her home to finally loving it—and doing it with more confidence, less decision fatigue, and without wasting time or money.

Here’s what you’ll discover in this conversation:

• How knowing your design style is like lifting a weight off your shoulders

• Why confidence (not more Pinterest scrolling) is the secret to decorating momentum

• How the right support saves you time, money, and frustration

• The ripple effect a beautifully pulled-together home has on your family life

If you’ve been wondering whether The Collective is really worth the investment, this episode is proof that transformation is possible for you, too.

 

The doors to The Collective, close for the fall this Sunday, September 14th. 

👉 Ready to take the shortcut yourself? Join The Collective here: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective

 

See you inside The Collective, where there's always more room at the table! 

xo,

dani 

BONUS // Why NOT knowing your design style is keeping you stuck...and what to do about it!

In today's episode I'm sharing the REAL reason why people are stuck in decorating their homes. They know they don't like it, but they don't really know how to move forward. That's where I come in. 

I believe that the MOST IMPORTANT thing you need to do in order to confidently decorate your home on your own is to LEARN YOUR DESIGN STYLE. I call it your personal aesthetic. And there's a big difference between style and aesthetic. 

I'm teaching you HOW to identify your aesthetic inside the FREE workshop that I'm hosting this week: 
3 Steps to Creating a Home you Can't STOP Gushing About 

And I want you to learn it to. The workshop replays are available now through Sunday, September 14th. Want to watch them AND learn how to create a cohesive home? Email me at: hello@figandfarmathome to request the replays. 

AND...if you want more training just like you'll get in the workshop OR you want to finally put an end to the madness of following everyone and trying to piece it all together...come and join The Collective - my monthly home decorating workshop where I teach you: 

* how to learn your aesthetic 
* how to create a cohesive home 
* how to style your home like a pro

* how and where to shop on a budget (plus insider tips)

 

The membership has: 
* a content library with a complete index so you can pick and choose what you want to learn

* 1 new lesson delivered monthly to reduce the overwhelm
* a monthly challenge that coincides with that lesson so you can APPLY what you've just learned 
* a private FB community for support, accountability and to get your questions answered
* TWO LIVE q & a calls to get your questions answered (one evening, one morning) 

And a team of people dedicated to help you see PROGRESS!!!! The progress is inspiring, delightful and, quite frankly, addicting!!! 

Come and join the amazing group of women who are tired of living in homes they don't love and start creating one that you do...because until you know better you can't do better. I'm here to guide you on that journey! 

Doors to The Collective CLOSE on Sunday, September 14th...so join now while they're open! 

Join The Collective: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective

Get the workshop replay: hello@figandfarmathome.com

 

 

 

 

 

356 // Before you buy home decor for the fall, you need to know this ONE thing: The costly mistake of buying first, before knowing your design style

Have you ever walked through Target or Home Goods in the fall and felt the tug to load up your cart with pumpkins, cozy throws, and autumn-scented candles—only to get home and realize nothing really works together?

You’re not alone.

One of the biggest mistakes women make when decorating for a new season is buying the latest home décor items before they know their design style. Without clarity, those seasonal finds end up feeling random, mismatched, and more like clutter than cozy. The truth is, no amount of fall pillows or faux pumpkins will make your home feel like you if you don’t first know what your style actually is.

In this episode, we’re diving into:

• Why impulse-buying seasonal décor can lead to decision fatigue, overwhelm and regret

• The common pain points women face when they want a beautiful home but don’t know where to start

• The shift that happens when your home finally reflects your unique style and feels warm, inviting, and cohesive year-round

Friend, you deserve more than a house full of “stuff.” You deserve a home that looks and feels like you—a space you can’t wait to come home to and are proud to invite others into.

That’s exactly why I created a free workshop: 3 Steps to Creating a Home You Can’t Stop Gushing About. Inside, you’ll learn how to identify your design style, the fundamentals that make decorating simple, and how to confidently create a home that feels intentional, cozy, and joy-filled.

 

👉 Register for the free workshop here: https://bit.ly/fall2025workshop

 

✨✨ ANNOUNCEMENT ✨✨

Join me for a 3 day FREE LIVE training: 3 Steps to Creating a Home you Can't Stop Gushing About

September 9 - 11 

9am PT | 10am MT | 11am CT | 12pm ET 

Can't make it LIVE? No problem...sign up and you can get the replay!! 

 

You'll learn: 
✨ How to identify your design style

✨ The fundamentals of creating a cohesive looking home

✨ The basics of where to start in decorating your home

 

REGISTER at: https://bit.ly/fall2025workshop

 

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Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos

 

355 // The decorating breakthrough: One woman’s journey to a cohesive, beautiful home

Have you ever looked around your home and thought, “Why doesn’t this feel like me?” Or maybe you’ve made decorating choices that cost more than you’d like to admit—only to regret them later. You’re not alone.

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with a member of The Collective who has walked that very path. When she first started, her home felt disjointed, and every decision felt heavy, overwhelming, and expensive. But with the right tools, guidance, and clarity, everything shifted.

Now? She’s confidently making decorating decisions, creating a cohesive home she genuinely loves, and even getting compliments from friends and family when they walk through her door. The best part—she’s doing it all without blowing her budget or second-guessing every choice.

This conversation is proof that you don’t need a fancy designer or endless resources to create a home that feels both stylish and welcoming. You just need the right framework and a little support along the way.

If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of costly mistakes, overwhelm, or feeling like your home never quite comes together—this episode will inspire you to believe transformation is possible for you, too.

 

✨✨ ANNOUNCEMENT ✨✨

Join me for a 3 day FREE LIVE training: 3 Steps to Creating a Home you Can't Stop Gushing About

September 9 - 11 

9am PT | 10am MT | 11am CT | 12pm ET 

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You'll learn: 
✨ How to identify your design style

✨ The fundamentals of creating a cohesive looking home

✨ The basics of where to start in decorating your home

 

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354 // Cozy Room Makeover: Decorating Strategies to Transform a Space with Style

Have you ever looked around your home and thought, “This room just feels…boring”? You know it has potential, but you’re not sure how to make it come alive with personality and warmth.

That’s exactly where my student Dee found herself with her den. Inside The Collective (my monthly decorating membership), she shared her desire to transform her plain space into one that feels extremely cozy and filled with character. In today’s episode, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at her Room Edit—a one-on-one coaching moment that will help you see how just a few strategic design moves can completely change the feel of a room.

You’ll hear how I guided Dee to:

• Color drench her den for instant coziness and drama.

• Layer in ambient lighting to create warmth and mood.

• Add built-in bookshelves styled with intention, giving her space personality and charm.

If you’ve ever wondered how to take your “blah” room and turn it into a space you love being in, this Room Edit will inspire you to look at your own home with fresh eyes.

✨ Want coaching and help like this for YOUR home? Join The Collective today and learn how to decorate with confidence, without blowing your budget: https://figandfarmathome.com/thecollective

 

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Join me for a 3 day FREE LIVE training: 3 Steps to Creating a Home you Can't Stop Gushing About

September 9 - 11 

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You'll learn: 
✨ How to identify your design style

✨ The fundamentals of creating a cohesive looking home

✨ The basics of where to start in decorating your home

 

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353 // 3 Unexpected places to find home decorating inspiration that are NOT Pinterest, Instagram or HGTV

If you’ve ever opened Pinterest, typed “home decorating ideas,” and instantly felt overwhelmed (and maybe a little discouraged when you saw the price tags), you’re not alone. Finding decorating inspiration when you’re on a budget can feel like trying to shop champagne taste with a tap water wallet.

But here’s the good news: Inspiration is everywhere—and it doesn’t have to cost you a thing. In this episode, I’m sharing three unexpected places to find decorating inspiration that work perfectly for women who want a beautiful, cohesive home without overspending.

You’ll learn:

• How to spot design ideas in everyday places you already visit.

• A simple way to pull timeless colors and textures from nature.

• How to shop your own home to spark fresh ideas (without spending a dime).

Whether your style feels undefined, you’ve made a few costly mistakes, or you simply want your home to feel cozy, inviting, and “finished,” these tips will help you gather inspiration that feels personal, doable, and budget-friendly.

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• Listen to Episode 195: How important is choosing a color palette to create flow throughout your home? It’s THIS important! → https://figandfarmathome.podbean.com/e/195/

• Listen to Episode 335: Design Harmony: How to use the 40:60 principle for stunning interiors → https://figandfarmathome.podbean.com/e/335/

• Join The Collective – my monthly decorating membership for women ready to learn the “how” behind creating a home they love → https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective

 

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Join me for a 3 day FREE LIVE training: 3 Steps to Creating a Home you Can't Stop Gushing About

September 9 - 11 

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You'll learn: 
✨ How to identify your design style

✨ The fundamentals of creating a cohesive looking home

✨ The basics of where to start in decorating your home

 

REGISTER at: https://bit.ly/fall2025workshop

 

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352 // What I Wish I Knew Before Decorating My First Home: 3 Mistakes to Avoid

We all have those “What was I thinking?!” moments when we look back at how we decorated our first home—and today I’m pulling back the curtain on mine. In this episode, I’m sharing the top 3 mistakes I made when I first started decorating—and how you can avoid falling into the same traps.

From ignoring the foundation of the space (hello, clashing wood tones) to rushing through the process without a plan, these missteps cost me time, money, and confidence. I’ll also be talking about something so many of us skip: decluttering before decorating—and how buying storage solutions too soon can actually make things worse.

If you're decorating your first home—or you feel like you're still trying to get it right even after years—this episode will help you pause, rethink, and decorate with purpose.

What you’ll learn:
✨ Why your floors and wood tones matter more than you think
✨ The cost of decorating without a plan or palette
✨ What to do before you buy baskets, bins, or organizers

This episode is for you if:
— You feel like your home still doesn’t feel “right”
— You’ve made purchases you regret
— You’re starting fresh and want to avoid costly mistakes

Grab your coffee and let’s talk real decorating lessons—so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and a plan.

 

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Join me for a 3 day FREE LIVE training: 3 Steps to Creating a Home you Can't Stop Gushing About

September 9 - 11 

9am PT | 10am MT | 11am CT | 12pm ET 

Can't make it LIVE? No problem...sign up and you can get the replay!! 

 

You'll learn: 
✨ How to identify your design style

✨ The fundamentals of creating a cohesive looking home

✨ The basics of where to start in decorating your home

 

REGISTER at: https://bit.ly/fall2025workshop

 

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Color Palette Episode: https://figandfarmathome.podbean.com/e/195/

 

351 // Why Organizing Is the Real First Step to a Cozy, Cohesive Home

If you’ve ever bought a new rug, throw pillows, or wall art—hoping it would finally pull your space together—only to find your home still feels “off,” this episode is for you.

Before you pick up that paintbrush or shop another sale, there’s a crucial step that often gets skipped: organizing.

In today’s episode, I’m talking with professional organizer, Nicole Gabai, about why organizing isn’t just about putting things in bins or hiding the mess—it’s about creating the foundation for a beautiful, functional, and cohesive home.

You’ll learn:

• Why decorating before organizing leads to frustration and wasted money

• How organizing helps you make smarter design decisions (and fewer mistakes)

• The surprising impact your “stuff” has on how your home feels

• Simple ways to start organizing today—without buying a single new thing

This is the first step toward the cozy, confident home you’re dreaming about. Let’s do it right—and let’s do it together.

 

✨ Ready for even more decorating confidence?
Join The Collective—my monthly membership where I teach you how to decorate your home step by step, with your style, your budget, and your life in mind. Get started here: https://figandfarmathome.com/thecollective

 

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