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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
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY fig & farm (at home)!
In today's episode I'm sharing the five things that have been difficult with podcasting this past year, as well as five things that have made it all worth while. Would I do it again...say yes to the fear, the uncertainty of a job I knew nothing about? Without a doubt...YES! Saying yes in pursuit of a dream, so my boys could watch front and center is the main reason I said yes to podcasting. But spreading the message that our homes are canvases for story telling and that we, as home dwellers are the authors of that story is my main mission! I am happy to be walking this journey with so many of you who have been with me from the start! Thank you for a wonderful year!
// Links mentioned in show: //
Website: https://www.figandfarmathome.com
Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/design101group
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/
Subscribe to the newsletter: figandfarmathome@gmail.com
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Everyone loves a good party...even the smallest among us!
Hosting a child's birthday party at home doesn't have to be intimidating, overwhelming or avoided. Use these 5 tips so you can plan a party that your kiddo will remember for years to come!
Party planning tips provided by 11 year old Charlie, kiddo expert and party connoisseur!
5 Party Planning Tips:
1. Invite guests your kids love spending time with
2. Choose a party theme that your kiddo will LOVE
3. Plan thematic party activities
4. Plan thematic party food
Bonus: Plan and wear thematic costumes
5. Don't skimp on the party favors (make those thematic too!)
Bonus: Pre-planning and structuring your activities will help center the excited kiddo energy that naturally comes along with parties, while also keeping the kiddos engaged so their energy is focused and productive.
// Links mentioned in show: //
* Subscribe to newsletter for your chance to win celebration week give-aways! figandfarmathome@gmail.com
* Join the Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/design101group
* Work with me: https://www.figandfarmathome.com
* Follow all the goofy antics: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Monday Jun 13, 2022
It's a week of celebration here on the podcast! We're celebrating one year of podcasting! Today's special guest, Henry - a Master Lego builder, kitty enthusiast and voracious reader!
Henry shares his six tips for designing a kid centered room.
1. Choose a theme
2. Make sure you are including things that the kids like (i.e. colors)
3. Create cozy corners
4. Include lots of storage
5. Make space for pets
6. Include storage for special books
Give-aways are happening all week long in celebration of the podcast anniversary! Are YOU:
* subscribed to the newsletter? Email are at: figandfarmathome@gmail.com
* subscribed to the show? https://figandfarmathome.podbean.com
* part of our Facebook Community? https://bit.ly/design101group
Let the celebration fun continue!!
xo,
dani
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Today's conversation is with interior designer Jessica Velasquez from Interiors By Jessica. Her combined experience in real estate and interior design are the foundation behind her mission: serving first time home owners!
Jessica believes that first time home owners are an under-served demographic who often times get stuck believing that their homes aren't good enough to invest in and that their budgets are too small to make any reasonable change.
We talk candidly about:
* imposter syndrome as designers working in the industry
* understanding your aesthetic and unique design code
* identifying your intention and any limiting beliefs keeping you stuck
* the importance of creating a road map that leads toward design
* how critical communication is when hiring an interior designer
AND MOST IMPORTANTLY
* the philosophy behind creating, respecting and utilizing a budget no matter HOW SMALL
// Links mentioned in show //
Email to join the newsletter: figandfarmathome@gmail.com
5 home secrets to elevate your home this weekend: https://bit.ly/5homesecrets
Community: https://bit.ly/design101group
Website: www.figandfarmathome.com
// Connect with Jessica //
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interiors_by_jessica/
FREE guide - Your Home, Your Sanctuary: https://mailchi.mp/interiorsbyjessica.ca/the-self-care-home-guide
Website: https://www.interiorsbyjessica.ca
Pins to Reality: https://mailchi.mp/interiorsbyjessica.ca/frompinstorealityoctober2021
Happy styling!
xo,
Dani
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Tuesday Jun 07, 2022
Scale matters!
In so many facets of home design, having the appropriate scale will help your room feel 'just right' or sometimes not right at all. So what scale should we be thinking when it's time to choose a chandelier for a room? How about choosing a chandelier for hanging over a dining room or kitchen table?
If you're in the market for a chandelier, you may want to take some notes, grab your calculator and be ready to do some serious math. Not hard math, but seriously, yes, you'll need to do some math.
General guidelines:
* For a room:
1. Add the width of the room + the length of the room
2. Take that number, remove the ft. label and instead place inches.
3. That number in inches should be the diameter of the chandelier for
your room. (ex. 12' + 12' = 24' / 24" diameter chandelier)
* For hanging above a dining room or kitchen table:
1. Measure your table in inches
2. The diameter of your chandelier should be no closer to 12" from all
edges of your table
3. For example: table measurement 42" x 80"
(42-24 = 18" diameter chandelier)
But if you want it to be rectangle:
(80-24 = 56" the length of the chandelier)
// Links mentioned in show: //
What are your questions that you have for home design?
Ask them here: figandfarmathome@gmail.com
Want to book a call so we can work together?
Book your call here: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/book-a-call
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Happy Styling!
xo,
dani
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
"When I have my forever home, I'll..."
"I hate that piece, but I can't ..."
"But it won't look like that picture I saw..."
"If I paint my room this color, so and so won't like it..."
"I'll just wait to buy nice furniture when the kids are out of the house..."
Have you ever said one (or more) of these things? If you have, you may have Imposter Syndrome, Pinterest Paralysis, Instagram Comparison-itis or a combination of all three.
In today's episode I share a little more about my own journey into podcasting and how I overcame the Imposter Syndrome that was keeping me stuck and out of action. I share the 6 questions I ask myself when I want to move in action, whether it's toward a dream I have, a scary goal or when it comes to making change in home decorating.
1. Will it bring value and joy to your life (and that of your family or the people you share your life with)?
2. Are you making this choice for you or for them?
3. What if we fast forward ten years and took a peek back at today...what would you tell yourself?
4. Are you striving for perfection or progress?
5. What's the worst that can happen?
6. Prepare to be surprised!
// Links mentioned in show: //
Website: www.figandfarmathome.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/
Book a FREE 15 minute discovery call: www.figandfarmathome.com/book-a-call
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Today's Quick Tip comes from Tammie who wants to know what general guidelines she should follow when it comes to hanging curtains in her home. But BEFORE you buy curtains you need to choose a ROD and while you're choosing a rod you need to choose your FINIALS.
THEN it's time to choose your curtains.
Guidelines to follow:
* Choose your rod
* Finials have a lot of personality so choose wisely
* Hanging your curtain rod should start at 6" (out and up) from the corner edge of your window and can go up to 12"
* If you are going to choose hang them higher or lower, hang them higher
* Curtain rods should be hung at the same height even if the windows are at different heights
* Use the same curtain and rod if you're in the same room
* Curtains can brush the floor, pool on the floor or hang part way along the baseboard
* Curtains hanging too short instantly date your room
* SO much more... watch my video series on how to hang your curtains using the links below.
// How to hang curtains video series: //
Part 1: https://youtu.be/r7WUT3ReBCM
Part 2: https://youtu.be/_YT7oquCcbs
Part 3: https://youtu.be/BvVHOOlGVIw
// Other links mentioned in show: //
Email: figandfarmathome@gmail.com
Instagram: @figandfarm
Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/design101group
Book a call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/book-a-call
OR
Start with a FREE discovery call to learn how we can work together:
https://www.figandfarmathome.com/book-a-call
Thursday May 26, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
The number ONE thing that could be holding your home's design back from looking and feeling cohesive could be hiding in plain view! Do you know what it is or how to spot it? Or even what to look for?
In today's episode we're talking about BULLIES in home design.
If REPETITION is the key to having a cohesive looking home, BULLIES are the antithesis to that.
They sneak in, hiding in plain sight and can bring your home's aesthetics down. So, how do you identify them?
* Look at your room through the sense of a camera
* Sit and scan, noticing at least three of a similar design element
How do you remediate a bully WHEN YOU FIND ONE?
* Remove the object
* Replace the object
* Remediate the object by repeating the design elements elsewhere in the room
// Links mentioned in show: //
Email: figandfarmathome@gmail.com
Website: www.figandfarmathome.com
Book a call so YOU can get unstuck in your home's design: www.figandfarmathome.com/book-a-call
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/
Facbook Community: https://bit.ly/design101group
Happy styling!
xo,
dani
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Today's episode is Part 3 of our three part series of doing a living room re-fresh on a small budget. If you missed the first two episodes, go back and listen.
Part 1: What you can do with $100. Listen here!
Part 2: What you can do with $200. Listen here!
In today's episode we conclude our mini-series, So, you have a small budget?! What can $xxx get you if you want a living room re-fresh?
It turns out...quite a lot. Knowing which changes should be made and where they appear on your timeline is a critical part of making home decorating decisions on a budget. Understanding the impact that is made to your home's design can save you time and money while also helping get you unstuck and out of overwhelm.
So, what can you do with $300?
1. Paint
2. Add bamboo shades
3. Buy an area rug
4. Buy paint and the paint class so you can learn to paint furniture
5. Buy the Bookshelf Style Guide so you can learn how to style all of the things you already own
6. Wallpaper a niche or a small area in your living room
So many more ideas, but none of these are specific to your home. Want ideas specific to your home? Book a call, so you can get suggestions with YOUR budget and YOUR home today. Book a call.
Do you have a question that you'd like answered on the show? Ask here.
Happy styling!
xo,
dani
Thursday May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
Pinterest can be:
* fun
* a nice distraction
* a source for inspiration
* a waste of time
Yes...I said it. Pinterest can be all of those things, but did you know...
Pinterest can be purposeful!
When used with purpose, Pinterest can be:
* resourceful
* inspirational
* educational
* the key to finally unlocking your design aesthetic
SO YOU CAN...
* get unstuck
* remove the overwhelm
* stop buying and returning
* finally invite your friends over because you're proud of your home!
In today's episode, I share five ways you can use Pinterest with purpose in order to turn your dream of a home you love into reality.
// Links mentioned in show: //
Email: figandfarmathome@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/
Book a call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/book-a-call
Happy styling!
xo,
dani