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What home decorating style is classic, timeless, charming, cozy and absolutely NOT pretentious?    In this episode, I am sharing the Coastal Grandma decorating style. But don't be confused or turn off the episode after reading 'grandma.' This style is opposite of doilies and floral couches. It's timeless, classic, cozy, charming, inviting, delightful...the only thing this decorating style is missi...

Do you LOVE a clean house, but struggle with maintaining a consistent cleaning routine?    This was me for years, until I learned the 5 things to help make cleaning a house not feel SO overwhelming. I wanted my home to feel company ready all the time, but getting out the duster or mopping the floors felt like such a boring waste of time.  In this episode I share the cleaning system that I use that...

A beautiful, cohesive looking home DOESN'T have to cost a lot!!   It just doesn't. It can...when you mis-spend or act before making a plan. But it doesn't have to. And the best part? You CAN have a Pottery Barn style  WITH Pottery Barn pieces and STILL decorate your home on a budget...just like my client Alissa is doing as she transforms her living room.    Join us in this episode as a fly on the...

Are you BORED with your home? Are you wanting change, a re-fresh, new furniture maybe...but the budget is tight?    In today's episode, I'm talking about EIGHT ways you can beat the boredom in your home's design WITHOUT spending a single penny. Is it possible? ABSOLUTELY!    Your homes are meant to be a delight. They're meant to be a place you LOVE coming home to. They're meant to be spaces where...

Which POWER tools should I start with?   If there's one question I get constantly, this would be one of them. That and...where do you find all the cheap stuff? I'm going to let you in on a little secret right now. When you have Pottery Barn style, but a Target budget, sometimes you have to DO IT YOURSELF!! Hence, the power tools.   When hiring out isn't an option, but you want to make change in yo...

Does the sound of "I'm BORED" have you pulling your hair out?  Being at home with the kids during the summer can be really enjoyable, but for some mamas it can be really stressful. WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THE KIDS ALL DAY? It gets extra challenging if you have a job to do at home while the kids are there eating you out of house and home, requesting screen time constantly or saying "there's nothing to...

Happy 2 Year Birthday  fig & farm (at home) Podcast!!   It's time to celebrate and what better way to celebrate than sharing with all of you. So in today's episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes - unveiling the curtain that is podcasting and home decorating. You asked, we answered. There were too many questions to answer, but I'm saving more for next time. ;)   And no party is complete without...

What is Quiet Luxury design style?    There's a 'new' classic design style hitting the home design world...it's called Quiet Luxury. But Quiet Luxury is nothing new. It's timeless, classic, well curated, refined, cohesive and subtle. Simply put...Quiet Luxury is opposite of trendy, showy and definitely doesn't chase the shiny object!   In today's episode I'm sharing what exactly the Quiet Luxury d...

Do you want your home to look EXPENSIVE... but don't have the budget?   In today's episode I'm sharing 10 ways to help you create a home that looks expensive, but SHHHHHH... it's not. In fact, some of these are free or on an Amazon - IKEA sized budget! You'll want to get out your notepad for this one, Friend, cause there are tips within the 10 tips that will help you elevate the look of your home...

Do you have a favorite HGTV show?   I'd venture to guess that if you listen to this podcast, chances are you may enjoy watching an HGTV home design show...or two! You're in good company - after all they're wonderful sources of inspiration when you're wanting to make small or big changes to your home.    But what happens in the space between the inspiration and action?    In today's episode, we're...

The VAULT is open! What is it?: The VAULT is my collection of mini home decorating DIY courses that you can take independently according to your interest?  Learn how to: Sew pillows Paint furniture Set a beautiful holiday table Style a bookshelf Identify your design style   The VAULT is open May 19 - 26 and won't re-open until November.    Want access to The VAULT? 1. Email me: figandfarmathome@gm...

Do you ever wonder...where do you START when you want to decorate your home or re-fresh a single room?   Starting BIG with a purchase could possibly be the worst thing you could do as you begin re-designing your home. So, put away your credit card and grab a notebook and a pen because you'll want to pay attention to the DETAILS.  Learning your design style is not just an important step. It's THE M...

Have you ever wondered how to decorate a mantle, a bookshelf, an entryway table WITHOUT it looking wonky?    The good news? Learning to decorate your flat surfaces is EASIER than you might think. Understanding, however, that we are decorating intentionally and not merchandising like we would with a retail store is a different story.    The goal with flat surface styling is to intentionally dress y...

Do you WISH you had more room in your home and WONDER how to make the most of your limited space?    You may NOT have a tiny home, but your home may feel tiny! What do you do when you wish you had more square footage to play with, but you're not in the market for buying a new home?    How do you MAXIMIZE your minimal square footage?   In this episode I'm sharing 5 tips for making the most of a sma...

Styling flat surfaces isn't overly complicated when you have a formula to style with! In this episode, I teach Susan my formula for learning to style her flat surfaces: mantles, coffee tables, consoles, etc. We also debunk the decorating idea that matchy-matchy is best, that mixing metals really can be easy and light fixtures don't have to be identical twins, but rather distant cousins! Decorating...

Can you really learn your aesthetic in an hour?    When you are as motivated to learn and make change in your home as my client Susan, yes - YES you can! In this behind the scenes coaching call Susan and I dive deep into learning and identifying her aesthetic. She asks so many great questions and each question asked is one step closer to her creating a home that feels the way she wants it to feel:...

Decorating your home for spring?    You've waited ALL year for this, so where do you put your mossy green balls, your ceramic bunnies and your signs that say "Hello Spring?" This year you can leave them in the box (if you want) and start fresh!    Changing your seasonal home decorating starts with curiosity, exploration and a microscopic view of your observations. Simply put...use your five senses...

Has your couch been sitting in the exact same position for years?    Getting a new couch may not be the solution to your 'my room feels stuck' woes (though in some cases it most definitely is). Using what you already have, but in new ways, is the cheapest, most budget friendly way to re-decorate your home. Think about it...you've already vetted everything that is in your home. It's already passed...

I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH TIME!!! No one has enough time, unless the thing they're carving time out for is important. And if creating a home that delights you and your family is important - this episode will help inspire you to find EVEN MORE TIME! This episode dives into the importance of creating a plan and how doing so is the ULTIMATE TIME SAVER.  But when it's time to put that plan into action and y...

Buying USED furniture? What the WHAT?!   There's no doubt about it...buying used furniture or other decor items for your home is a great way to save money. Not only that, but these used items often times are the ones that pack the biggest punch in your home's curated look! But HOW do you shop for used furniture? WHERE do you go? WHAT do you look for? And what if the condition isn't brand new...the...

Do these patterns go together? Successfully mixing patterns can make your space feel magnificent - a step above and tastefully put together...when it's done well! When not, well, it can bring your room down in a hurry.  In this episode I'm sharing 5 tips for how you can successfully mix patterns for your sofa or your bed. Be sure to visit the blog article that supports this episode so you can see...

My top 7 tips for saving money when I want to re-decorate my home or re-fresh a space:  "But it costs too much" "I don't have enough money" "Maybe someday when I'm a bit more settled"   I've heard them all....and some. These excuses hold so many home owners back from creating homes that delight them, but that's all they are...EXCUSES. Often times those same home owners are spending $100+ every tim...

"Why would you spend $700 on a course when you can buy a $20 book?"    A comment came in recently from a listener asking this question. It's a valid question and one that needs a valid answer because maybe you DON'T need an expensive course. Maybe for you, buying a $20 book is as good of a resource as you'll need in your effort to transform your home into a home that you love. But how do you know?...

Is understanding your design style REALLY that important?   Short answer...YES! Long answer...how much time do we have? Here are the benefits of learning your unique design style (or aesthetic): * Reduces overwhelm * Reduces confusion * Reduces frustration * Reduces decision fatigue * Helps grow your confidence as a decision maker * Helps you save money * Helps you truly LOVE your home!   I could...

4 Steps to creating a home you can't stop gushing about!!!   Spoiler Alert: These four steps are so intertwined you can't possibly do one without the other! Creating a home you ABSOLUTELY love, that tells YOUR story, that doesn't COST a fortune, that FEELS cohesive and put together takes... INTENTIONALITY Listen in on today's LIVE workshop, but fair warning - you'll definitely need a notebook and...