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Have you ever looked around your home and thought, “Why doesn’t this feel like me?” Or maybe you’ve made decorating choices that cost more than you’d like to admit—only to regret them later. You’re not alone. In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with a member of The Collective who has walked that very path. When she first started, her home felt disjointed, and every decision felt heavy, overwhelmi...

Have you ever looked around your home and thought, “This room just feels…boring”? You know it has potential, but you’re not sure how to make it come alive with personality and warmth. That’s exactly where my student Dee found herself with her den. Inside The Collective (my monthly decorating membership), she shared her desire to transform her plain space into one that feels extremely cozy and fill...

If you’ve ever opened Pinterest, typed “home decorating ideas,” and instantly felt overwhelmed (and maybe a little discouraged when you saw the price tags), you’re not alone. Finding decorating inspiration when you’re on a budget can feel like trying to shop champagne taste with a tap water wallet. But here’s the good news: Inspiration is everywhere—and it doesn’t have to cost you a thing. In this...

We all have those “What was I thinking?!” moments when we look back at how we decorated our first home—and today I’m pulling back the curtain on mine. In this episode, I’m sharing the top 3 mistakes I made when I first started decorating—and how you can avoid falling into the same traps. From ignoring the foundation of the space (hello, clashing wood tones) to rushing through the process without a...

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...

Hey friend! Ever wonder what it's really like to go from second-guessing every decorating choice to confidently creating a home you love? In this episode, you're getting a front-row seat to a real Decorating SOS coaching call with a client who’s doing just that. We walk through the transformation that’s unfolding in her home—not just visually, but emotionally. From embracing a new design style to...

Hey friend! Facebook Marketplace can feel like the Wild West of home decorating—one minute you're spotting the perfect vintage mirror, and the next, you're knee-deep in listings for broken recliners and blurry photos of who-knows-what. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, unsure, or like you're wasting time scrolling through clutter, this episode is for you. Today I'm continuing with my Shop Small Sum...

SUMMER SAVINGS EVENT: JULY 21 - 25   The Summer Savings Deal Week is happening JULY 21- 25 at fig & farm (at home)! Mark your calendar for this 5 day flash sale event!   Here's how it works:  1. Become a Design Bestie by getting on my email list. Subscribe at: https://bit.ly/designbestie 2. The Deal Week preview catalog will be delivered to your email tomorrow, July 18 3. Each day starting Mon...

Hey friend!  On one of the biggest shopping days of the year, let’s take a different approach—one that supports small businesses, saves money, and adds soul to your space. In this episode of fig & farm (at home), I’m sharing my best tips for how to shop flea markets and vintage shows like a pro. Whether you're a first-time market-goer or a seasoned thrifter, you’ll learn practical, respectful,...

Hey friend! Let’s be honest—Amazon is fast. Target has everything. And when you’re juggling work, errands, dinner, and kids running in and out of the house all day, convenience feels like the biggest win. But what if that convenience is quietly costing you more than just a few extra dollars? In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 eye-opening reasons why shopping small is actually worth it—even for the...

Hey friend! Is your home still wearing its winter coat? If your space is feeling heavy, dark, or just a little “meh,” this episode is for you. Summer is the perfect time to refresh your home with small, simple changes that make a big impact—and you don’t need to buy all new decor or follow every design trend to do it. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 10 easy summer decorating ideas that will help y...

Is your home starting to feel a little tired, stuck, or even… cheap? You’re not alone—and the good news is, it’s not about needing a full renovation or designer budget. It’s often just a few outdated elements holding you back from the cozy, stylish home you really want. In this episode, we’re diving into six common decorating choices that could be unintentionally aging your space—and how to fix ea...

Hey friend!  This little 'radio show' (you'll hear more about that on the podcast) is celebrating 4 years and that means I want to GIVE you something to celebrate!!  Please take a moment to leave the show a 5* review...doing so allows other women just like you to find the show!  Wondering how to leave a review? It's easy:  1. Find fig & farm (at home) on Apple Podcast  2. Click on the show 3....

Hi friend!  Are you tired of tripping over the pile of shoes or backpacks that inevitably pile up near the front door or spill out of the laundry room? Do you constantly get bogged down by the endless pile of papers that accumulate on your kitchen countertops? Do you wonder why you can't ever find the thing that you're certain you already owned?  It might not be a MESSY or an ORGANIZING problem......

Hey friend, If you love the charm of traditional farmhouse style but crave something a little more elevated and fresh, farmcore might be exactly what your home needs. In this episode, I’m introducing you to a trending home decor style that blends the coziness of cottagecore (remember episode 15?) with the classic appeal of farmhouse design—creating a richer, more layered aesthetic that's as timele...

Decorating your home shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. But if you’re constantly second-guessing your choices, returning items, or wondering why this feels so hard when everyone else seems to make it look easy—you’re in the right place. If you’re a REAL mom with a REAL budget and a REAL home who wants a cozy, beautiful, pulled-together home but feels overwhelmed and unsure where to begin, this e...

Are you endlessly pinning, scrolling, and watching decorating videos—but your home still looks the same? You're not alone. If you're a woman in your 40s, 50s, or 60s who wants a home that feels cozy and looks pulled together—but can’t seem to move past the overwhelm—you’re in the right place. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the real reasons you haven’t started decorating your home yet....

Hey friend! Did you know that multiple studies have shown a direct correlation between a cluttered environment and elevated levels of cortisol — our body’s primary stress hormone? When our surroundings are messy or chaotic, our brain perceives it as “unfinished business,” which keeps us in a state of stress. So even if you're not consciously thinking, "Ugh, this clutter is stressing me out," your...

Hey friend!   Sometimes we are in different seasons of decorating. Sometimes we're in an active sprint - actively painting, re-tiling or choosing large pieces of furniture before a specific deadline. Other times we're at a much slower pace - absorbing information and gathering inspiration, while simultaneously making a plan. But then there's the third place you could be in and if truth be told, th...

Hey friend! Do you ever wonder how to create a home that reflects you, looks cohesive and one that you're proud of? Want to know the secret? It all starts by learning your personal style, or aesthetic. It's the foundation and key to helping you: * get out of overwhelm * make confident decisions * feeling less frustrated and confused * save money while home decorating Missed out on the Better Than...

Hey friend! Have you ever wondered how designers get scale and proportion 'just right?' Or you've thought - they were born with great spatial awareness so they must be innately good at seeing a room and feeling if it's 'off' or 'perfect.' The real design secret: it comes down to math!   In today's episode I'm sharing a bit of history about the ancient, from nature, math sequence that inspires many...

Hey friend! Are you constantly overwhelmed by too many decorating decisions or frustrated by the amount of choices you have for any given thing: pillows artwork throw blankets paint tile You name it...there seems to be a million and one choices you can make, so how do you simplify? That's what we're talking about in today's episode. 5 ways you can simplify the sometimes overwhelming choices 1. Kno...

Hey friend! Are you oozing with ideas and overloaded by inspiration for your home, but you lack the time to implement and execute? The truth is - we all have the same 24 hours in a day. The other truth is - we, as busy mamas, juggle a lot and hold so many plates and wear so many hats on any given day it should be illegal. So how do we carve out any significant amount of time into our already busy...

Hey friend! Are you sick and tired of stuff making the decisions around your home? "Where should we eat dinner?" (says STUFF all over the dining table) "No space here to play the game." (says STUFF all over the coffee table) "Spend more money on groceries." (says STUFF that engulfed all your grocery coupons and now you can't find them) STUFF rules the day in too many ways and it's time to take you...

Hey friend! I love Amazon just as much as the next guy, but sometime the "I want it yesterday" mentality can distract us from the goals we have for decorating a more cohesive, unified looking home. In today's episode I'm teaching you about the concept of SLOW DECORATING - what it is, why it's beneficial and how to do it. HINT...if you haven't yet registered for the Better Than Basics Bootcamp and...