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Hey friend! Do you ever wonder which items you should splurge on (and which to save) when you're decorating or furnishing your home? This common question is something we're talking about in today's epsiode. What home decorating items should I splurge on and which should I save money on? Saving and splurging is all based off of personal finances, priorities, need, design style/personal preference,...

Hey friend! Have you ever wondered what it's like to take a peek behind the scenes - getting a sneak peek of how things run or a closer look at the inner workings? That's what today's podcast is about. You are getting a sneak peek at what group coaching looks like inside The Collective! The women I meet with monthly are amazing, inspiring and ACTION takers! It's been so much fun to watch the progr...

Hey friend! So you're ready for a little update or refreshing your space and you don't have a large budget? Using what you already have is easier than you might think, but knowing how to use it can require a bit of imagination. In today's episode I'm sharing my 5 Rs - a strategy I use when I'm ready for a fresh new look in my home that doesn't require an expensive bill or putting items on credit....

Hey friend! You've heard the phrases:  "Home is where the heart is." "There's no place like home." "Home is a feeling." TRUE...all of that. But home has a backdrop, a landscape to the heart and home definitely has a feeling. How you feel about your home is shrouded in every memory - those that provoke laughter or tears. If you don't like the backdrop to those memories: frustration, overwhelm, disa...

Hey friend! Listener, Gabrielle, wrote in about her dining room. She loves everything about it except her dining table, chairs and area rug. She's feeling lost and confused with which decisions she should make to ensure her room is cohesive. And the best part? She included pictures!!! If you'd like to see this beautiful dining room along with the advice I'm sharing here, join us inside The Collect...

Hey friend! Do you ever wish you had a home that was a little more organized? Wonder where to start when it all feels so overwhelming? And is there really such a thing as combining function AND beauty? In today's podcast, I'm sitting down with declutter coach and professional home organizer, Kristina Borseti to talk all things home organizing. Practical tips, knowing where to start and giving your...

Hey friend! Have you ever wondered what what REALLY goes into having a well styled home - like all those pretty pictures you see on Instagram or Pinterest? Yes...cohesiveness matters. Yes...being in tune with your design style is important. Yes...finding and buying the right things can pull a room together.   What's really at the heart of a well styled home? These 5 elements: 1. Proportion/scale/b...

Hey friend! A few years ago when the world shut down, Cottagecore took the decorating world by storm. Cottagecore is a decorating style, yes, but it's more of a lifestyle defined by the idea of slowing down and living more sustainably with a big nod toward nostalgia. Though the foundation of what defines Cottagecore hasn't changed, some of the nuances have.  In today's episode I'm reacquainting yo...

Hey friend! Do you have a BIG wall in your home that you wonder how to fill? Does creating a gallery wall feel intimidating for you and you don't know where to start OR what would look best? THIS episode is for you!! Listener Janet wrote in with a question: she has a large wall in her dining room that she wants to put a gallery wall on, but she's afraid it will look TOO chaotic. She wonders what s...

Hey friend! Have you ever thought about making a change to your home, but worried it could be a trend on its way out? In today's coaching call with Erika, she was contemplating adding a textural wood treatment to her home. Through our conversation she learned that the specific treatment she wanted to add is a trend that has one foot out the door. Although still relatively popular, designers aren't...

Hey friend! While watching home decorating shows, have you ever noticed designers mention design decisions that are instant no-nos, faux pas or pet peeves? It happens in every industry, including home decorating. So...what are they so you can be sure to NOT do them? In today's episode, I'm answering listener Eleanor's question who has noticed design no-nos that she wants to avoid in her own home....

Hey friend! Last week I shared WHERE I shop, today...I'm sharing HOW I shop. I'm just like you - living on a budget trying to make my pennies stretch from month to month, while being fiscally responsible! Doing so doesn't mean that I solely rely on shopping second hand, though if you've been around for a while, you know that is one of my favorite strategies for curating my home on a budget!! My to...

Hey friend! If you're only using Pinterest to pin pretty pictures, you may as well STOP using it. Using Pinterest as an effective tool in home decorating is more than being able to recognize a beautiful interior landscape. And if you're NOT using Pinterest because you don't want to be on social media...I have news for you. Pinterest isn't social media - it's a search engine...just like Google. Usi...

Hey friend! Do you ever wonder where you should be shopping for cute budget friendly home decor? So was Rosmarie. In today's episode she asks: "Dear Dani, I'm curious...where are YOUR favorite places to shop? Are all stores/sites created equal? What I mean: sometimes I wonder if I should focus my attention on some items at some stores and while avoiding other items. Does that make sense?" It ABSOL...

Hey friend! How do you feel about excuses?! Sometimes I think of excuses as trying to make one feel better about their lack of confidence or understanding - maybe a little bit of misinformation. In my line of work I hear excuses all the time. Sometimes it's purely based in the excitement of finally making a breakthrough, but their excitement went before their intentional planning. I could list all...

Hey friend! Are you wanting to elevate the look of your home without breaking the bank like listener Gabby? She sent in a question asking for my best tips to do just that - and I had a hard time stopping. These 5 tips are just the top of the iceberg when wanting to change your space for the better - giving it a little glow up. 1. Declutter: Really...if you stopped here, you'd have the potential to...

Hey friend! Have you ever wondered how to make oversized sectionals an intentional part of a room's design or are they always destined to ruin the aesthetic of the room? In today's episode I'm chatting with Kristen, the owner of a large black (very cozy looking) sectional. The sectional, however, takes up considerable space within her room and although black makes sense, she also has a white armch...

Hey friend! I get it...when you think you stink at something, it's not super motivating to keep doing it. Right? But learning how to decorate your home is just that - it's a learned skill. Similar to riding a bike, tying your shoes, or baking a cake - you weren't born knowing how to do it, so why should you expect home decorating to be any different? Inside this episode I'm responding to Tracy's D...

Hey friend, If I invited you to take a peek inside my pantry or my closet, you'd likely get the impression that I'm highly organized. But I have a secret...my digital space is a DISASTER. It's disorganized at best, but chaotic, frustrating, overwhelming and never ending at worst. The "I'll get to it someday" approach isn't making it any better. My guest in this episode, Shawn Lemon, can not only r...

Hey friend! Have you ever wondered what it is about some homes that make them look so classic and timeless, but wonder how to do the same in your own home? I've got you covered in this episode as I'm sharing 10 tips for having a more classic, timeless design in your home decorating. But let me tell you a little secret - it's all about intentionality. From the color palette to the metal choices, to...

Hey friend! If the design advice is to move the furniture off the wall, what do you do next? Have you found yourself wondering how to arrange your furniture so it looks cozy and inviting, but get stuck after you move your couch three inches? If that's you, you're in luck because this episode breaks down the five things you should think about when arranging living room furniture and it even address...

Hey friend! Do you wish you had the nerve to be a little more bold in your home decor? Why is it so hard to take a risk when the risk-reward ratio isn't too disparaging? Listener Katie is really nervous about being bold in her decor and that's what we're talking about inside today's episode. I'm sharing 5 tips to help ease her comfort level and these tips, no matter how bold you want to go, will b...

Hey friend! Have you ever wondered how important pillows are to the overall styling of your home? If you haven't, you SHOULD because pillows alone can complete the look of your room, make your home feel more or less inviting and can generally speaking, make your home decor look flat or elevated.  A lot of power is held in a 20 x 20 rectangle! In today's episode, you are getting to be a fly on the...

Hey friend! Have you ever met someone who always seems to find the good stuff thrifting - while you walk away only having found the thrift store throw aways? Let me tell you a little secret...it's not the location, it's HOW you're thrifting. If you are wanting to find 'the good stuff' but constantly feel at a loss for how to do it, you need to listen in on today's episode. I'm sharing my top 10 ti...

Hey friend!  It's here - the most anticipated episode all year. The What's Hot & What's Not in home design in 2025. This year I gathered my insight from Better Homes and Garden, House Beautiful, Southern Living and Elle Decor. Surprisingly this year, more than any other years, most of these lists were in alignment and agreement with each other - not many outliers.  Of course, I added my person...