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It's hard enough to try to choose the right new product that makes your space beautiful, but how do you get rid of the ones you already have that DON'T make your space beautiful?    In this episode I'm identifying: 5 things that could be bringing your home down AND how to fix them!    Before you head to Home Goods or go to the paint store, listen in to see if you have any of these culprits hanging...

Are you ready to decorate for spring?  No matter what the season, creating a cozy home throughout the year is my guest's specialty. Known as the Queen of Cozy, Liz Marie Galvan has taken the blogging, Instagram, and now book world by storm. In our conversation (repeated from last June) Liz Marie shares practical tips for creating cozy spaces throughout your home - both indoors and out, and shares...

Are you wanting to take BOLD action in your home, but feel stuck, unsure or just a bit scared?    Hey friend...I've been there and just recently I took BOLD, BRAVE, CONFIDENT action in my home and I'm sharing the 5 steps I walked through before FINALLY deciding now was the time. What did I do? I painted my living room wall BLACK! Like, black-black. But before I took action, I stayed STUCK, like 41...

IKEA...yay or nay?! The next time you head to your local (or not so local) IKEA...look for these things. Here are my top FIVE, always in my cart, go-to, tried and true, absolute FAVORITE things at IKEA (other than the meatballs and the Swedish fish).  1. 20 x 20 down pillow forms (Fjadrar) 2. Curtains (Ritva) 3. Plants (8" pothos) 4. Picture frames (Ribba) 5. Baskets (Fladis) Bonus: Glass bottle w...

Cluttercore What is that? Cluttercore is a decorating style that is not quite Cottagecore (go back and listen to Episode 15) and not quite Maximalism, but it most definitely isn't minimalism.  Cluttercore "revels in the idea of keeping things you love within reach and keeping your eyes full of the jumble it creates." Clutter sounds like the right descriptor.  But what if clutter isn't your thing?...

Everyone loves a good before and after and for one client, this before and after belongs to HER!    Join the behind the scenes look at the conversation with my home design client Jen as I share the rationale behind the custom vision boards I created for her dining room. I share the inspiration pieces for the entire design, how to remediate a bully and how to create a cohesive design that will make...

Everyone loves a good before and after and for one client, this before and after belongs to HER!    Join the behind the scenes look at the conversation with my home design client Jen as I share the rationale behind the custom vision boards I created for her living room. I share the inspiration pieces for the entire design, how to remediate a bully and how to create a cohesive design that will make...

Are your laundry piles overflowing?! If you said yes, join the thousands of women who complain daily about their laundry. It's the never-ending chore. Once you think you're done, you see another load that needs to be washed. But what do you DO about it?  Searching on Pinterest is only part of the solution and will often yield a lot of ideas - so many ideas that you may leave feeling even more over...

Do you ever wonder if designers ever have designer-block?   The short answer...YES. The long answer...it's absolutely no fun. But what do you do about it? You seek sources of inspiration, surrounding yourself with ideas that seem to be oozing beauty, creativity, and resourcefulness and you take it all in. You absorb, you take notes, you even lounge on the couches then go reflect over what you saw...

Do these things ever fall through the cracks in your home cleaning routine?   As we count down to Valentine's Day, spending ten minutes or less each day on these things will get your home the attention it deserves AND set us up for success as we dive into fig & farm (at home)'s home cleaning system later this week. Be sure to subscribe to the show so you don't miss this mini series about taking ca...

Have you ever wondered what toxins are lurking in our homes? I've wondered for years and a few years ago I started removing what was easy: candles, perfumes, fabric sheets, cleaners. My journey has just begun and I have a lot yet to learn. That's why I was so excited to have this conversation with Elyse Rooney from the Wholesome Mumma podcast. She teaches her mamas how to live a life of intention...

What is Capsule Decor?    Think of capsule decor as the building blocks of your home that support the foundation of your personal style. Start by investing in timeless, classic pieces that set your current design aesthetic (style) - then add trends, color, prints and patterns for each season.  Creating Capsule Decor in the same way you might create a capsule wardrobe can help you save money, time...

What's the WORST that can happen?  This is a common question I ask my clients. It's become SO common, I find myself asking it in everyday situations when I feel a bit uncomfortable doing something new or trying something different. But what happens when you hear a little whisper on your heart - a dream in the making - will that question be enough to encourage ACTION?  In today's podcast I'm having...

"Designer"...sounds pricey doesn't it? Is the potential cost of the designer holding you back from getting the help that you want and need in your home? Are you READY to hire someone who can guide you through the process? Before you open the yellow pages or scroll Google, think about these 5 things so you'll be ready to interview the prospective designer when you chat.  T.R.U.S.T.  T: Time (they s...

Are you a Stuff Manager?  Or maybe a Stuff Shuffler? Whatever you call it, managing stuff is a problem so many of us mamas face daily. Moving piles of stuff to sit down for dinner, putting kids' stuff away to make space for a family movie night, picking stuff off the floor of your closet that doesn't have a proper home anymore. What if, instead of ignoring the elephant in the room, we actually kic...

Everyone has one...if it's not a WORD of the year it's a COLOR of the year!  Trends, by their very nature are made up of things of INFLUENCE, and that includes color. So, what COLOR is influencing home design trends, fashion, trends, make-up trends...THIS YEAR?   Introducing Pantone's COLOR OF THE YEAR: viva magenta! But what even is Pantone and why does it get a say in all the trends? Learn about...

Hear ye, hear ye...   The 2023 home design predictions are here!!! Design experts from all the places came together (but not really since there are some seriously contradicting ideas) to forecast their home design and decor predictions of the year. So...what's staying and what's going? Some are repeats from last year, some were complete shockers that they're still a 'trend' and others are absolute...

You've put the Christmas decorations away, it's a new year and now you're ready for a fresh start in your home's decorations? Is this you?    Before you go to your favorite home decor store or get your credit card out to make the big purchase, I encourage you to Pause. Reflect on what your home has done for you this past year - the way it's served you and your family well. Explore the Purpose you...

Are you drowning in STUFF?   Is there stuff everywhere you look? Are you tripping over things that you know should have a resting place in your home? Are you constantly moving one pile in order to make space for another pile - thinking that what you're doing is called organizing?  Friend, I hear you! It's overwhelming, frustrating and disappointing all wrapped into one. Do you want the good news?...

Registration for Home Design 101 Winter Session closes TODAY!!!   Register Here: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/registration   Winter Session runs January 5 - March 9th. See you in class! xo, dani

Does your home look "put together?" Creating a cohesive look to your home can make your home look AND FEEL more cozy. These five steps will help you to create a look of cohesiveness as you decorate your home.   1. Create a color palette: Using the formula 60 (foundation color) + 30 (primary accent color) + 10 (secondary accent color) will help you navigate the color flow of an open concept space....

"How do you transform a kid's bedroom into one that looks a little more grown up?"   That was the question my client Amy had about her growing son. They were both ready to paint over the mural on the wall and replace the poster of Cristiano Ronaldo, but the boy is still a sports loving boy.   Enter the ROOM EDIT! A Room Edit is my entry level design service where I help the client formulate a plan...

STOP asking all your friends, your Facebook friends, the people on the street corner, anyone who's breathing for decorating advice. Would you ask a complete stranger what you should wear for a TV interview? NO? How about how to discipline your child? NO? What to eat on Tuesday for dinner? NO, NO, NO! But when it comes to choosing a paint color for your wall, you seem to think you need a million an...

BORING! If that's the word you are using to describe your home you may be missing something.  In today's podcast we're continuing our conversation of bringing more Christmas time cozy into your home when the last pine needle has been swept up and the ornaments have been put away. If we love the feeling of Christmas - can we truly get it the rest of the year? The simple answer...YES! Just look at y...

2nd Hand Stores When I say that, what's your reaction? If you're ready to tune me out and turn me off...I want you to give today's episode one chance. Here are three reasons you might want to consider shopping 2nd hand. 1. Saves the environment from excessive waste in landfills 2. Saves YOU money 3. Helps you create a CURATED look in your home - setting your home apart from everyone else's.    2nd...