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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
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Are you tired of:
hearing..."MOM, I'm bored!"
or
seeing...your kids plugged in to screens all day?
Me too! That's why I developed this simple summer time system that keeps the kiddos engaged throughout the day WITHOUT me needing to entertain them! This same structure allows me the freedom to work independently: whether that work is working from home or working around the house.
The TRUTH of the matter? Sometimes kiddos need a little bit of structure to help them thrive and sometimes this structure ACTUALLY helps them to play longer and more independently. I learned this lesson while teaching my student Marshawn all those years ago. He taught me that structure, even in summer, isn't necessarily a bad thing.
Continue the conversation after the show to share your ideas and tips for beating summer time boredom: https://bit.ly/design101group
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Questions! Questions! Questions!
You know you have a 'keeper' when you can play a public game of Stump Greg to see what he knows about home design! Before the podcast went live a year ago, we played on Instagram and it was a fan favorite! Bringing it back today - Podcast style.
The questions I'm asking Greg are questions I received from listeners and have already answered either on a Quick Tip Tuesday or on the blog at figandfarmathome.com Today...I'm asking Greg some of these same questions to see what he would advise! He's been taking great notes throughout the year and has some wonderful answers!
Enjoy today's silly antics...my version of having FUN while celebrating a year of podcasting! Next week we're bringing back the regularly scheduled content.
Do you have questions you want featured on the show? Send me your questions at figandfarmathome@gmail.com
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Thank you for celebrating with me this week - it's been a joy!!
xo,
dani
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Dinnertime habits and routines...do you have them? Do you eat on the go? Do you engage in conversation around the dinner table?
Today's conversation is with my oldest son Owen who has fifteen years of experience engaging in dinnertime conversation with his family! He's sharing 4 tips to help busy mamas slow down and really connect with kid-centered topics. The last tip...it's for the kids.
5 tips for engaging in kid-centered dinnertime conversation:
1. Star Wars: keep a picture dictionary handy so you know who's who
2. Soccer (or any sport): keep a general rule book handy so you can fact check rules that don't sound like rules
3. Marvel: back to the picture dictionary or, better yet, get out the figurines so you can identify who's who
4. Video games: keep eye contact with the kids when they're sharing ALL the details because it's important to them
5. Kids...be sure to compliment your mamas for the delicious meal. And if you don't like it, at least say thank you for their hard work in preparing it.
// Links mentioned in show: //
Email: figandfarmathome@gmail.com
Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/design101group
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/
Be sure to tell me what games you play at your dinnertime table!
Dani
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: //
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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: //
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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
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