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Do you love the feeling of Christmas in your home?   What is it about the holiday season that makes our homes feel so incredibly cozy? Is it the longer evenings? Possibly. Is it the nostalgia of the ornaments hanging on our tree? Possibly. Is it the decorations that you see from every vantage point? Possibly.   In today's conversation we're talking about that FEELING you get in your home around Ch...

"What's on YOUR Christmas list this year?"  My husband asked this question of me the other day...and I paused. When did the idea of spending money on myself become taboo? And it made me wonder if YOU feel the same way too - like somehow you're undeserving, like investing in a beautiful home that feels cozy and looks beautiful is vanity rather than service. Let me tell you this, sister...the hard t...

Does the BUSYNESS of the holidays always leave you feeling STRESSED?    In today's episode, I'm chatting with Kim Montgomery, host of the High Five Motherhood Podcast. She's on a mission to equip busy mamas of today how to ditch the hot-mess mom culture and embrace the time they have with their babies. As a mom of five, Kim knows BUSY. And as a mom of five, Kim has spent years developing systems f...

Wallpaper...yay or nay?! It's a big fat YAY in my opinion! But before you choose wallpaper for your home, there are some things you need to know. Not all wallpaper is created equal. In today's conversation, I'm equipping you will all the Must-Knows about buying wallpaper in general and which type of wallpaper might be best for you, more specifically. You hear the pros and cons of each of the three...

Who loves a good DEAL?   I'm quietly raising my hand over here. I love a good deal. Deals, in fact, are how I have created a home that looks curated over time rather than the spring collection at Target. Deals are the backbone to how fig & farm (at home) was born. And deals are meant for you too, friend! BUT...the DEALS end tonight at midnight. Tomorrow the price of Home Design 101 goes back up to...

Deb had just finished building an outdoor living area when she joined Home Design 101.   She wanted to learn how to decorate on her own and admittedly lacked confidence in her decision making. She would buy something she liked, bring it home, then realize it didn't quite work but she had NO IDEA WHY. Deb enjoyed being outside in her new outdoor living area, loved having guests over to share the sp...

If I tell you that not too long ago I used to have boogery colored walls, would you believe me?    Unlocking the secrets of home decorating didn't come inside a classroom with "Interior Designer" labeled on the front door, though it could. For most of us, we won't go back to school to become a certified Interior Designer. Most of us will do the very best we can with what we have. My very best, 12...

Black Friday is quickly approaching and if you are on the hunt for a new coffee table for your living room, you'll be happy to know what you should be looking for as you prepare to purchase!  Know Before You Go: Coffee Tables Knowing the measurements is one thing, but what measurements are important? I'm spilling the beans on that and giving you three other things to consider. How do you choose sh...

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?...

Hey friend! Have you been wanting to take advantage of the big wall you have by hanging a gallery wall?   Did you know that there are at least TWO types of gallery walls?   Do you know which type you like best? No?...good thing you're listening in on today's episode. We talk about the two main types of gallery walls, how to identify each one so you know which one is more your style and two other i...

Hey friend! With the holidays right around the corner, our calendars seem to explode with ALL the things to do in preparation of receiving guests into our homes: * clean the house * make the house festive * buy the groceries * make the meal * keep everyone happy And although we know that this date is coming the (almost) same date each year, we sometimes enter into it flustered, overwhelmed, tired...

You're a fly on the wall in today's episode as I'm talking with Tiffany in our Decorating S.O.S. coaching call. Tiffany's job keeps her BUSY and she wants a calm, peaceful, relaxing retreat at the end of a long, busy day. She described her master bedroom as just 'meh,' but when you're working as hard as Tiffany, 'meh' isn't good enough.    Our conversation walks through actionable steps that Tiffa...

Know BEFORE You Go A new Quick Tip Tuesday series that addresses ALL the things you need to know about a product before you pull out your credit card.  This week's Know BEFORE You Go...Area Rugs!   1. MEASURE:  This should go without saying, but measuring before selecting an area rug is critical. Not only should you measure the size of rug you're anticipating purchasing, go a step further - place...

Did you know there are barriers keeping your home design feeling flat and not cohesive? You may have one or all three in your own home. What are they and what do you do if you have one?   1. Bullies: Like any bully, a bully within your home wants to bring everything else around it down. Bullies can stick out like sore thumbs or be as subtle as ca be. The good news: there are ways to Recognize, Rem...

Are you a pumpkin spice fan? The good news is...you don't have to be OR you can be...in order to decorate your fall home. Using your five senses is one of the easiest ways to bring layers, depth and texture into your home decorating. But don't just stop with your five senses, think about MOOD too.  1. Smell: What smells make you think of fall? Bringing scents of apple, pear, spices, even tobacco c...

Do you have a BLACK thumb and kill every houseplant that you bring into the house?    Decorating with house plants is one of my top 5 secrets for elevating the look of your home in a weekend. Want to know the other four? https://bit.ly/5homesecrets   But if you kill every house plant you bring in to the house would it be better to buy fake plants? NO! Start small with your pocket book so you can t...

Is it possible to makeover a laundry room from floor to ceiling with only a $400 budget?  YES!!! The laundry room is COMPLETE and I have one important question...is it possible to love a laundry room? I think so.    5 tips for making your next home decorating project a success: 1. Have a starting budget, but keep it flexible: Can you boost your starting budget by skipping the coffee line or the da...

"I'll decorate my house when the kids leave home!" I don't know how many times I've heard 'the kids' used as the barrier to creating a home that is cohesive, clutter-free and a place the parent's can take pride in. The kids...(sigh)... The KIDS...as their parents you already do so much for them.  * You make nourishing meals. * You make sure they're clothed appropriately. * You drive them all over...

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....

Going to a paint store can be:  overwhelming, exhausting and just plain frustrating! Picking a paint color isn't as easy as eeny-meeny-miney-mo, but it CAN be when you know what to think about. Listener, Erica, asked what my favorite shades of white are, but not all whites are created equal and the ones I choose for my home and clients might not work for you. But here's what can...knowing these FO...

We've all heard about the campaign to shop small. It lands nicely the day after the biggest shopping day in the US almost as an after thought to not forget the little guys...to give a crumb or two to the small businesses so they don't feel left out.  BUT...what if we shopped small all year?!    There's a web of interconnectivity that happens when we shop small:  * we help the environment * we help...

Have a Target sized budget, but want to add personality to your home? Try these 5 things!  .........................................................................   1. Add a touch of whimsy Whimsical touches add personality to your home's design, but what is whimsy? Whimsy is the un-expected, the conversational pieces, the eye candy.  2. Uplevel the way you style your decor It doesn't matter if...

When people think of creating a home on a budget, their minds automatically go to DIY. But what if the only thing you can DIY is a Popsicle stick frame? There's no denying doing things yourself can save you money, but not if you're wasting money by: buying the supplies and never finishing a project  OR  starting a project that's outside your wheelhouse    6 ways to build your DIY confidence and sk...

Everyone needs a summer break, including Quick Tip Tuesdays, but today they are back!   In today's episode I am answering Erica's question... Do you have any quick, inexpensive ideas for a kitchen re-fresh?   Re-freshing a space, any space, in your home can be as easy as FREE if you focus on reducing the visual chaos (aka clutter) that takes up precious real estate in your home. In your kitchen al...

When functional is janky, broken and just down right inefficient designing a space that meets the purpose you NEED the room to meet is a no brainer. Doing it on a $400 budget is down right absurd, right? WRONG!  Join me on the journey of re-designing my laundry room so it's not only more efficient for me and my family, but beautiful too!  Subscribe to my email so you can watch the transformation h...