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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!
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Let’s Connect:
* Community: https://bit.ly/design101group
* Website: https://www.figandfarmathome.com
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/
Let’s Learn:
* The Collective - a monthly home decorating membership: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective
Let's Work Together:
* Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos
Episodes
Friday Jan 24, 2025
Friday Jan 24, 2025
Hey friend!
If the design advice is to move the furniture off the wall, what do you do next? Have you found yourself wondering how to arrange your furniture so it looks cozy and inviting, but get stuck after you move your couch three inches?
If that's you, you're in luck because this episode breaks down the five things you should think about when arranging living room furniture and it even addresses tricky rooms like non-rectangular and really long rectangular.
5 things to consider while arranging furniture:
1. Functionality of your room
2. Focal point as an anchor
3. Scale to keep things proportional to each other
4. Guidelines to follow
5. How to approach the room arranging
After listening to this episode you find yourself thinking it would be really nice to have a visual...come and join The Collective, my membership that teaches short weekly lessons via video - concepts like this one where a visual is helpful for really understanding.
Join The Collective: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective
YOU'RE INVITED!!!!
To my FREE 5 day LOVE YOUR HOME CHALLENGE!! Happening February 10 - 14th inside your INBOX. Each day for five days, I'll be delivering a short video lesson that teaches you the 5 core principles of home decorating. Each day comes with an action item so you can begin on DAY 1 creating a home that you delight in.
Register here: https://bit.ly/lyhchallenge
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
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Hey friend!
Do you wish you had the nerve to be a little more bold in your home decor? Why is it so hard to take a risk when the risk-reward ratio isn't too disparaging?
Listener Katie is really nervous about being bold in her decor and that's what we're talking about inside today's episode. I'm sharing 5 tips to help ease her comfort level and these tips, no matter how bold you want to go, will be helpful for you as you continue building your decorating confidence.
5 Tips for Going Bold
1. Know what BOLD means to you: Write it down, define it and better yet...
2. Find an INSPIRATION PHOTO: Use this as a guide or reference, NOT as a map for copying.
3. Define your COLOR PALETTE: Your current foundational color might not support your definition of bold. Be prepared to change that first if need be.
4. Start SMALL: Small could mean one item. It could also mean one room that has doors you can close. Either way, when you're nervous about big change, starting small is comfortable - like tiptoeing into the water instead of diving into the deep end head first.
5. EXPERIMENT, PLAY, HAVE FUN: It's ok to experiment, this is your house after all. But if makes you feel more comfortable- know your exit strategy for the bold decision in case you don't like it.
In this episode I also answered Carrie's question re: The Collective. She was worried about The Collective being hosted on FB as she doesn't have (nor want) to be on social media.
Facts about The Collective:
1. It's hosted on a site called Thrive. Thrive is not social media, but rather a course hosting platform.
2. All LIVE q & a sessions and workshops are hosted on Zoom. The replays of those sessions then live in The Collective's hub (think of it like a library) on Thrive.
3. There is an optional student community on FB, where students of The Collective and Home Design 101 can answer each other's questions, post pictures of their progress, etc, but ALL Collective content, announcements, trainings, etc. live on the Thrive platform.
Happy Styling!!
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 Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Hey friend!
Have you ever wondered how important pillows are to the overall styling of your home? If you haven't, you SHOULD because pillows alone can complete the look of your room, make your home feel more or less inviting and can generally speaking, make your home decor look flat or elevated.
A lot of power is held in a 20 x 20 rectangle!
In today's episode, you are getting to be a fly on the wall inside a LIVE coaching session inside of my monthly membership, The Collective, as I chat with the members about all things pillows:
1. How many pillows should you have on a couch?
2. What type of fill is best?
3. How do you mix patterns?
4. Where do you place lumbars?
5. Do you match pillows from couch to loveseat?
6. What do you do with sectionals?
AND MORE...
As a fly on the wall, you won't see the visuals I have created to answer these questions. Want to? Join The Collective here.
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
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Hey friend!
Have you ever met someone who always seems to find the good stuff thrifting - while you walk away only having found the thrift store throw aways? Let me tell you a little secret...it's not the location, it's HOW you're thrifting. If you are wanting to find 'the good stuff' but constantly feel at a loss for how to do it, you need to listen in on today's episode. I'm sharing my top 10 tips for how to thrift with CONSISTENT success.
Grab a notebook and pen or better yet - pop in your earbuds and head to your favorite thrift store so you can practice, because one of my all time favorite tips is to do just that...PRACTICE (aka 'go often').
Enjoy the show, then share a pic of your favorite thrift store find in our free Facebook group!
Happy thrifting!
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 Jan 10, 2025
Friday Jan 10, 2025
Hey friend!
It's here - the most anticipated episode all year. The What's Hot & What's Not in home design in 2025. This year I gathered my insight from Better Homes and Garden, House Beautiful, Southern Living and Elle Decor. Surprisingly this year, more than any other years, most of these lists were in alignment and agreement with each other - not many outliers.
Of course, I added my personal opinion about some of them, where others I was in complete agreement and even some where I was in disagreement. :)
Trend or not, recommended design choices by fancy-pants designers or not, the ultimate goal here is for you to LOVE YOUR HOME. To release any expectations that your homes should be Pinterset perfect or Instagram worthy. Your home should be a reflection of you and if that means you put carpet into your bathroom because you love the way if feels on your feet when you step out of the bath (you'll have to listen to the episode to know WHY in 2025 I'm talking about carpeted bathrooms), if it makes you happy - it's OK. ;)
Joking aside, I know that making decisions in your home is a big deal. It's frustrating, laborious and connected to a lot of things that have nothing to do with the ultimate goal of what it looks like: money spent, compromising styles, honoring grandma's heirlooms, etc. If you are ready for a bit of guidance and a lot of support as you balance it all in 2025 - I invite you to book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call. Together we'll create a plan that fits your needs while matching your personality, budget and timeline.
Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call
Happy styling!
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
Quiet Luxury Podcast: https://figandfarmathome.podbean.com/e/169/
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Hey Friend!
Welcome to 2025 and a brand new series on the fig & farm (at home) podcast. Every Tuesday I'll be answering listener questions in my new Dear Dani series. Have a question that you want answered? Leave it here: hello@figandfarmathome.com
Today's question comes from Amanda who wants to know how to make her home look less disjointed. The 'fancy' word we use in the design world is 'cohesive' and the goal is to do just that, but it takes a bit of work. In this episode I'm sharing 5 quick tips so you can make your home look and feel cohesive when you aren't entirely sure where to start.
5 Easy ways to make your home look cohesive
1. Learn your design style (aka your aesthetic): pay attention to the all the details of the things you gravitate to time and time again.
2. Write those details down.
3. Leave your card at home and go on a field trip to your favorite home decor store. Act as-if you are making selections and see if the things you would choose match with the design elements you noticed in tip 1. If they do...you're on to your aesthetic. If they don't...go back to tip 1 and dive in a bit more.
4. Using your list, go through the items in your home and start decluttering items that don't match that aesthetic or design style, keeping the items that do.
5. Shop your home. Once the extra items are removed, now you have the foundation for shopping your home instead of shopping the store whenever inspiration to re-decorate a room strikes
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
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
FAN FAVORITE: Replay of a top episode in 2024
Trend alert for 2024: Quiet Luxury Homes
The markers of a Quiet Luxury design style are design elements that:
~ mix old/new
~ use earth tones
~ have a classic subtle design
~ are quality pieces
~ are minimalistic in nature
~ are comfortable and inviting
But HOW do you infuse Quiet Luxury into your home? In this episode I share 6 easy ways you can start infusing different elements into your home's design that feel and look like they belong inside a Quiet Luxury magazine!
Want specific help learning how to infuse Quiet Luxury into your home? Taking Home Design 101 teaches you the foundations of decorating your home so you can infuse QL this year and bright and bold when your style changes in fifteen years. Register here for Home Design 101.
// Links mentioned in show: //
Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com
Website: https://figandfarmathome.com
Home Design 101: https://figandfarmathome.com/home-design-101
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/
Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/design101group
Happy styling!
xo,
dani
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Friday Dec 27, 2024
FAN FAVORITE: Replay of a fav episode in 2024
10 design elements to design a timeless, classic and cohesive looking home
Do you ever get tired of seeing home design trends come and go? It's the nature of trends, that's for sure, but they're so quick that by the time you're ready to embrace it...it's gone just like that, then you're left wondering why you have the hot pink sofa with the bubble chairs and the retro lights. Why? Because Barbiecore was a trend two seconds ago but hasn't been seen since last summer.
It's time to learn the design elements that are the hallmark of a timeless, classic and cohesively designed home. In this episode I shed light on the 10 design elements that are in every home that looks timeless, classic and cohesive. Grab your notebook because you're going to want to take notes.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS inside the show:
1. The winner of the $50 Home Goods gift card for filling out the survey. THANK YOU! If you'd still like to fill out the survey, I would greatly appreciate your insight. You can fill it out here: https://forms.gle/WSmEWFzQrGJMc6Nz6
2. We're doing another $50 Home Goods gift card GIVEAWAY in celebration of fig & farm (at home) reaching 100,000 downloads!!! How do you enter to win:
* Go to APPLE PODCAST and leave a 5 ***** written review
* Take a screenshot of the review that you wrote and...
* Email it to me at hello@figandfarmathome.com or send it to me on Instagram @figandfarm
Directions for how to leave a review:
* Open Apple Podcasts
* Search fig & farm (at home)
* Scroll half way down the page until you see the 5*****
* Fill out the 5*****
* Write a review in the box
// Links mentioned in show: //
Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com
Website: https://figandfarmathome.com
Home Design 101: https://figandfarmathome.com/home-design-101
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/
Happy Styling!
xo,
dani
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
FAN FAVORITE: Replay from a top episode in 2024
10 EASY tips for saving BIG money
fig & farm (at home) was born on a budget! Next week, you'll hear exactly how it was born and how with a little creativity, it's not only remained solvent, but grown steadily into the black.
This episode is for everyone, but is especially meant to inspire all those mamas who stay stuck in the belief that they can't have a home they love because they can't afford it. I know each financial situation is different, but I also know that a lot of times it simply comes down to these two things:
INTENTIONALITY and CHOICES
So this episode is FULL of 10 easy ways you can find money in the 'cracks' (so to speak), as well as ways you can be more mindful of your spending habits. ALL of these money saving tips I have done and continue to do...because, let's face it...life is expensive.
Be sure to subscribe to the show, as this Summer Savings Series comes to an end next week as I'm sharing my favorite ways to make a little extra cash on the side.
// Links mentioned in show: //
Email: hello@figandfarmathome.com
Website: https://figandfarmathome.com
Home Design 101: https://figandfarmathome.com/home-design-101
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/
Happy styling!!
xo,
dani
Friday Dec 20, 2024
Friday Dec 20, 2024
Hey friend!
Are you ready to celebrate with me?! 300 EPISODES!!!!
Three and a half years ago today, I did one of the bravest things I've ever done in launching this podcast. It's been good, but it hasn't always been good. There has been joy, tears, frustration, celebration - basically the whole range of emotions. I've felt it and I've felt ALL of it.
In today's episode I'm sharing a behind the scenes journey - what it's really like as a podcaster, what some of the good things are about being a content creator and what some of the negative experiences have ben that have caused real tears.
But the best part...I'm doing a GIVEAWAY. It's my little way of saying thank you for listening. Thank you for coming back each week and for helping my little dream grow. Thank you for trying out ideas, for emailing me, for sharing with your friends, for joining the journey!
GIVEAWEAY DETAILS
3 people are going to win a $50 gift card to one of these places (I LOVE choices): Target, Amazon, Home Goods or fig & farm (at home)
1. Leave a review on Apple Podcast
2. Take a screenshot and email it to me at: hello@figandfarmathome.com
or send me a DM on Instagram @figandfarm
3. Share the show with a friend for extra entries. Send a text or email talking about the show and a link to listen. Take a screenshot and email or DM me.
Need help leaving a review on Apple? Watch this video.
Giveaway closes on Christmas Day and winners will be contacted privately.
// 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