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Do you secretly believe you’re just bad at decorating? If your rooms feel “almost done” but never quite finished… if decisions feel overwhelming… if you’ve made a few expensive mistakes that shook your confidence… this episode is for you. Because the truth is this: You’re not bad at decorating. You’re missing design clarity. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the six most common reasons women s...

If you’ve ever thought… “I want a beautiful home, but I don’t trust myself.” “What if I make expensive mistakes?” “What if this costs more than I can afford?” “What if I ask a dumb question?” This episode is for you. Today, I’m joined by one of my students, Loraine, and we’re having an honest conversation about what it’s really like to work together inside my decorating framework. We talk about: H...

How to Plan a Room from Start to Finish: 10 Essential Steps for Stress-Free Home Decorating Do you ever find yourself staring at a room in your home wondering, “Where do I even start?” If you’ve been buying pieces you love but still can’t seem to finish a room, the problem likely isn’t your style — it’s that you don’t have a clear home decorating plan. In today’s episode, I’m walking you through t...

You’ve saved the inspiration. You have the vision. You can see what you want your home to feel like. So why does the room still feel unfinished? In today’s episode, I’m sharing the secret most decorators don’t tell you about finishing a room — and it has nothing to do with having better taste, a bigger budget, or more time. The real secret? It’s knowing where to start. Most of us begin with massiv...

How do you know when a room is actually done? Not “good enough.” Not “I’ll just add one more thing.” But finished in a way that feels calm, intentional, and deeply satisfying. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing a behind-the-scenes lesson from The Collective—a private space where I teach women how to confidently decorate their homes without overwhelm or wasted money. We talk...

You’ve pinned all the beautiful ideas, saved all the inspiration, and yet… your room still feels stuck. Sound familiar? Here’s the truth: ideas alone won’t finish your home. What really keeps your spaces incomplete is unmade decisions, scattered priorities, and overwhelm that makes even small choices feel impossible. In this episode, I break down why inspiration and ideas aren’t enough and what’s...

Have you ever stood in the middle of a room, surrounded by ideas, and still felt completely stuck? You pin beautiful images. You save inspiration. You know what you like… And yet, when it’s time to actually choose — the paint color, the sofa, the rug — doubt creeps in. In this episode, we’re talking about second-guessing in home decorating — where it comes from, why it’s so common, and how it quie...

Pantone’s Color of the Year is usually interesting… but rarely practical. This year is different. In this episode of fig & farm (at home), we’re talking about Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year: Cloud Dancer—a softly warm white that finally makes sense in real homes, real budgets, and real life. Cloud Dancer isn’t about trends for the sake of trends. It’s about balance, contrast, and longevity—a...

The new year always brings a wave of home decor trends — but 2026 is shaping up to be less about what’s “in” and more about how our homes feel. In this episode, I’m breaking down the top 10 home decor and interior design trends for 2026 that designers across the industry are consistently predicting. These aren’t fads — they’re thoughtful shifts toward comfort, intention, sustainability, and homes...

We set goals for our health, our finances, and our personal growth—but rarely do we pause to set intentional goals for our home. In this episode, I invite you to slow down and reflect on how your home has truly served you over the past year. Did it support your life and rhythms… or did you find yourself constantly serving it? We’ll talk about how to create home goals that go beyond surface-level d...

If you’ve ever bought a new rug, throw pillows, or wall art—hoping it would finally pull your space together—only to find your home still feels “off,” this episode is for you. Before you pick up that paintbrush or shop another sale, there’s a crucial step that often gets skipped: organizing. In today’s episode, I’m talking with professional organizer, Nicole Gabai, about why organizing isn’t just...

Today’s episode is a special peek behind the curtain of a real Decorating SOS call with Leah — a homeowner whose style blends modern farmhouse charm, a little cowgirl grit, and just a hint of soft romanticism. If you’ve ever looked around your home and thought, “Something’s missing… but I don’t know what,” this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale. Inside this call, we walk through simple,...

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over — but that doesn’t mean your decorating dreams have to wait another year. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 10 smart, doable, and budget-friendly ways to save money so you can finally afford the home decorating projects on your list. No extreme couponing. No complicated systems. Just simple, intentional strategies that help you decorate with confidence and stay...

If you’ve ever walked into Black Friday with the “maybe this will fix my house” mindset… this episode is your gentle interruption. Before you add one more throw pillow, lamp, or holiday deal to your cart, let’s slow down and talk about the ONE thing that will actually change the way your home looks and feels. In today’s episode, I’m sharing why intentionality matters far more than the deals you’re...

In today’s episode, you get a front-row seat to a real, raw, LIVE coaching call with listener Kirstyn—who is giving her living room a complete refresh before Christmas. Her style is the dream combo of modern + vintage, honoring heirlooms, family and meaningful pieces from her time living in Japan, and working within a real-life budget. In just 25 minutes (pulled from our full hour-long SOS decorat...

Flat surfaces have a funny way of becoming clutter magnets — until the holidays hit, and suddenly we want them to look styled, intentional, and Instagram-worthy. The problem? It’s easy to go from “simple and festive” to “every inch covered.” In this episode, I’ll teach you my signature LDHTR method (Layers + Depth + Height + Texture + Repetition) — the simple formula that works on mantles, shelves...

Ever notice how some homes just look pulled together for the holidays — warm, cohesive, and beautiful — without looking overdone? Meanwhile, your bins of decorations are spilling onto the floor and somehow your tree ends up wearing every ornament you’ve ever owned. You don’t need to be a designer (or have a designer’s budget) to create a home that feels elegant and festive. Inside this episode, I’...

Before the first bin of garland comes out of storage or a single Christmas candle gets lit, take a pause. Too often we rush into holiday decorating fueled by nostalgia, Pinterest, and a little panic. But what if this year, your holiday home could reflect how you want to feel instead of what you think you should do? In today’s episode, I’m walking you through five ways to set your intention before...

Do you love the moody, lived-in charm of industrial chic style — but live in a builder-grade home that feels anything but? In today’s episode, we’re breaking down how to bring that raw, elevated, effortlessly cool vibe into any space, no renovation (or exposed brick wall) required. I’ll walk you through what defines industrial chic, the key materials and finishes that make the look work, and how t...

Have you ever picked paint colors you loved in the store—only to regret the decision once they were on your walls? You’re not alone. In this behind-the-scenes coaching call, I’m helping Loraine work through her doubts after choosing aqua, pink, and deep peacock blue for her home. She’s now wondering: Did I make a mistake? Do I need to repaint everything to make it feel cohesive? If you’ve ever que...

We’ve all been there—buying a piece of furniture we thought we loved, only to realize it doesn’t fit the space, doesn’t match the rest of the room, or worse… it becomes an expensive regret...I call those BULLIES (or Decorating Dictators). Decorating mistakes don’t just cost money—they cost time, energy, and confidence. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 strategic ways to avoid costly decorating mis...

Is your home ready for fall, but you’re tired of the same old pumpkins, scarecrows, and word art signs? 🍂 In this episode, I’m sharing six ways to bring fall into your home that feel fresh, cozy, and elevated—without blasting your rooms with orange and red. You’ll learn: How to use ambient lighting to instantly shift the mood in your space The power of texture from floor to ceiling to add warmth...

What if decorating your home didn’t have to feel so hard? So time-consuming? So expensive? Inside today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what really happens when you stop decorating alone and start using a proven shortcut. You’ll hear directly from a member of The Collective, my monthly decorating membership, who went from feeling “meh” about her home to finally loving it—and doing it wi...

In today's episode I'm sharing the REAL reason why people are stuck in decorating their homes. They know they don't like it, but they don't really know how to move forward. That's where I come in.  I believe that the MOST IMPORTANT thing you need to do in order to confidently decorate your home on your own is to LEARN YOUR DESIGN STYLE. I call it your personal aesthetic. And there's a big differen...

Have you ever walked through Target or Home Goods in the fall and felt the tug to load up your cart with pumpkins, cozy throws, and autumn-scented candles—only to get home and realize nothing really works together? You’re not alone. One of the biggest mistakes women make when decorating for a new season is buying the latest home décor items before they know their design style. Without clarity, tho...