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Join the journey as this laundry room transforms from janky and underserving to beautiful and hard working...all with $400! This transformation is happening real-time, August 2022. Stay up-to-date with all the changes and every-other-day updates by joining my newsletter.  Email Dani at: figandfarmathome@gmail.com  to see the transformation happen real-time.  What will you learn in this mini video...

Before you get any more frustrated about not making forward progress in home design, take a minute and remind yourself how far you've come. SO WHAT, if you have to pause to re-learn a skill, refine your aesthetic, or press SOS for that designer. Taking a bit of time now will reap big benefits later.   3 signs you may be ready to reach out for design reinforcements: ...................................

BUT WHERE DO I START? One of the most common questions I get is exactly this! Welcome to part 2 of the design series, Where Do I Start!  Last week we addressed how to start by staring your limiting belief square in the face and working past it into action. You can listen to that episode here:  https://figandfarmathome.podbean.com/e/98/   This week we are talking to the girl who is READY FOR ACTION...

In this three part mini series you will be able to identify where you are on the continuum of STARTING in home design.  Are you...STUCK in constant indecision, overwhelm and limiting beliefs while living in a home that you know doesn't inspire you, but you believe you don't have the tools, knowledge or money to do anything about it? (part 1) Are you...READY to start telling your family's story wit...

COASTAL GRANDMA  The decorating style that has been taking center stage on Pinterest, Instagram, and blogs this spring. But did you know...Coastal Grandma was a STYLE long before there was a name for it.  What is Coastal Grandma? * It's a lifestyle * It's a clothing fashion * It's a home decor style ......................................................................................................

What happens when ALL the plans you have in place go awry? Haywire? Wonky? What ever you want to call it - it goes sideways and it goes there fast?! Do we throw in the towel and give up? NO!!! Do we push harder? NO!!! Do we start over? NO!!!   4 tips for navigating next steps when things don't quite go as planned: 1. Re-evaluate your goals: What were the original goals you had in mind before the p...

On today's podcast I'm joined by special guest Liz Marie Galvan, author of lizmarieblog.com and bestselling author of Cozy White Cottage and Cozy White Cottage: Seasons. She's also the co-owner of The Found Cottage, her home decor boutique. She blogs daily about life on her farm, their 1800s fixer-upper farmhouse, her latest DIY project, even about their adoption journey.  In our conversation toda...

BEFORE you rent a storage unit... to hold all of the textiles, pillows, artwork, lamps, etc. you use when you shop the house for decorating- take stock of what you already have!  When decorating your home, shopping the house doesn't mean you should be drowning in excess! Storing simply, using the space and furniture you already have, and rotating items often can help you successfully shop your hom...

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 th...

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...

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...

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 ma...

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 spendin...

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...

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 b...

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...

"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-i...

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 * Ha...

The number ONE thing that could be holding your home's design back from looking and feeling cohesive could be hiding in plain view! Do you know what it is or how to spot it? Or even what to look for? In today's episode we're talking about BULLIES in home design. If REPETITION is the key to having a cohesive looking home, BULLIES are the antithesis to that. They sneak in, hiding in plain sight and...

Today's episode is Part 3 of our three part series of doing a living room re-fresh on a small budget. If you missed the first two episodes, go back and listen. Part 1: What you can do with $100. Listen here! Part 2: What you can do with $200. Listen here!    In today's episode we conclude our mini-series, So, you have a small budget?! What can $xxx get you if you want a living room re-fresh?  It t...

Pinterest can be: * fun * a nice distraction * a source for inspiration * a waste of time Yes...I said it. Pinterest can be all of those things, but did you know... Pinterest can be purposeful! When used with purpose, Pinterest can be: * resourceful * inspirational * educational * the key to finally unlocking your design aesthetic SO YOU CAN... * get unstuck * remove the overwhelm * stop buying an...

Continuing last week's conversation: if I only have $100 but want to do a living room re-fresh, is it better to save and wait or are there things I can change now within this budget? Part 2...what if my budget was $200? $200...not much more than last week's $100, but definitely an improvement! But when you're wanting BIG CHANGE in your living room and you have a tiny budget to start with, even wit...

What happens when you are wanting to re-fresh a room in your house, but you are starting with a smaller than small budget?   * Do you wait and save? * Do you throw in the towel because you think it's not worth it? OR * Do you start with these 5 things because they are bound to start you off on the right foot?   In today's episode we're talking about how you can make significant change in re-freshi...

"I only have $100 to spend on my living room upgrade. Is it worth it? Should I make any changes at all or save it for later?" Those were the questions I received from Sara when she approached me with questions about using her small budget. Sara was in for a BIG surprise when I mentioned how I would spend every penny in order to make mighty change in her living room.            Step 1: ditch the pi...

Your front porch is the first impression someone gets when they visit your home and we learned waaaaaay back in middle school that first impressions matter...a lot! Often times your front porch acts as a preview for what your guests will find inside and now that winter's over, it's time to pay a little more attention to the first impression.  When you design outside with the same attention to deta...