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  Hey Friend! Welcome to 2025 and a brand new series on the fig & farm (at home) podcast. Every Tuesday I'll be answering listener questions in my new Dear Dani series. Have a question that you want answered? Leave it here: hello@figandfarmathome.com  Today's question comes from Amanda who wants to know how to make her home look less disjointed. The 'fancy' word we use in the design world is '...

FAN FAVORITE:  Replay of a top episode in 2024  Trend alert for 2024: Quiet Luxury Homes    The markers of a Quiet Luxury design style are design elements that:  ~ mix old/new ~ use earth tones ~ have a classic subtle design ~ are quality pieces ~ are minimalistic in nature ~ are comfortable and inviting   But HOW do you infuse Quiet Luxury into your home? In this episode I share 6 easy ways you c...

FAN FAVORITE: Replay of a fav episode in 2024    10 design elements to design a timeless, classic and cohesive looking home    Do you ever get tired of seeing home design trends come and go? It's the nature of trends, that's for sure, but they're so quick that by the time you're ready to embrace it...it's gone just like that, then you're left wondering why you have the hot pink sofa with the bubbl...

FAN FAVORITE: Replay from a top episode in 2024   10 EASY tips for saving BIG money    fig & farm (at home) was born on a budget! Next week, you'll hear exactly how it was born and how with a little creativity, it's not only remained solvent, but grown steadily into the black.    This episode is for everyone, but is especially meant to inspire all those mamas who stay stuck in the belief that...

Hey friend!  Are you ready to celebrate with me?! 300 EPISODES!!!! Three and a half years ago today, I did one of the bravest things I've ever done in launching this podcast. It's been good, but it hasn't always been good. There has been joy, tears, frustration, celebration - basically the whole range of emotions. I've felt it and I've felt ALL of it.   In today's episode I'm sharing a behind the...

Hey friend! Have you ever set goals for your home? We set new goals or make resolutions each year - for better health, better fitness, learning a new skill...but what about goals we have for our homes?  In this episode I'm sharing the importance of reflecting on how your home served you this past year (or if you served it) and how to make goals for your home that ultimately make you feel better ab...

Hey friend! Have you ever wondered how you blend different wood tones or how to honor your child's artwork in a way that looks intentional and well put together rather than a haphazard selection or placement? Maybe you're considering buying a new couch or replacing your dining room table, but you're stuck with decision overwhelm. The way I see it? You have two choices? Do nothing and resign to the...

Hey friend!  In part 2 of the Craving Simplicity Holiday Series we're exploring how tradition and core memories directly lead to confident holiday decorating, but that decorating confidence seems to be packed away with the ornaments at the end of the holidays. So what is it about holiday decorating that allows us to roll with the punches, decorate confidently, experiment with  new items and do it...

Hey friend!  Have you ever wondered what a Decorating SOS call is like? In a one hour call over zoom you can expect to cover A LOT - like you'll see I did with Nicole. Her list was long:  1. What area rug to put under the table. 2. Should she paint her table white? 3. How to style her kitchen counters. 4. What to do about the chairs in her living room. 5. How can she hide her old air conditioner....

Hey friend, Every year it's the same. And every year I vow for it to be different. The holidays do something to me that ignite a desire to slow down, take it easy, to not overcommit my calendar. And every year, even with the best intentions, I end up feeling like time went by way to quickly, I missed the joy of a slower rhythm though I managed to check all the boxes - and I end up feeling disappoi...

Hey friend! As I was preparing my Thanksgiving menu this week, I came across recipes that were nostalgic - tucked away in a box and pulled out once a year, if that. Those recipes? They were written by my mom who passed away six years ago. I haven't had her frozen fruit salad for years - decades even, but it was definitely part of my childhood. Those recipes got me thinking... HOW ARE YOU TELLING Y...

Hey friend! With Black Friday right around the corner, I know you are inundated with deal after deal - it's a great time to wait for that special gift for that special someone to go on sale. In our own home we're waiting for the price to drop on a couple items for the boys.  But when was the last time you invested in YOU? When was the last time you invested in learning a new skill or getting a lit...

Hey friend... The stress of hosting for the holidays is real. You've been thinking about the menu for weeks, you've deep cleaned like you haven't done since last year, and you think you've thought through just about everything. This week, week 5 in our five part series: Getting your home holiday ready!, is all about making sure things don't fall through the cracks and leave you scrambling at the e...

Hey friend!   In this week's podcast I'm chatting with Amy who wants her home to feel bright and airy, but she has a problem. The dark kitchen cabinets, the black countertop and the black tile floor, along with the black dining table are all keeping her from realizing her goals. But with no room in the budget to make these BIG foundational changes to her home, Amy is wanting to know her options. ...

Hey friend! As we continue this mini series: Get your home holiday ready, it's important that we don't forget to get ready to take care of the people we're inviting into our space. Hosting is a natural gifting - those who do it well, WOW do they do it well. For others, it's a learned skill. But like decorating, hosting can be taught.  Preparing your space adequately for guests and their comfort is...

Hi friend! Have you ever took a look around your grandmother's home and thought, 'Hmmm...that piece (what ever the piece is) is kind of cool. I wonder how I could make that work in my home? Would it be cool or fall completely flat?' Or maybe you have a hand me down sofa or a dining room credenza that you know are pretty fantastic, but want to learn how to more intentionally style it with your othe...

Hey friend! We are continuing our 5 part mini-series getting our homes ready for the holidays. If you missed the first two parts of the series, you can listen to them here:   Part 1: Is your home ready for the holidays? Start HERE for stress-free holiday prep  Part 2: Refresh your home for the holidays with these 5 simple, budget friendly tips In today's episode, I'm taking a cue from my business...

Hey friend!  Do you wonder what's a TREND and what's NOT in home design? Do you worry that the choices you make today will be a fad and thrown by the wayside tomorrow? Do you want to make confident, timeless choices so you can be confident your design decisions will stand the test of time? In today's episode I'm sharing 6 design elements that define the classic, timeless design style. It's not too...

Hey friend!  The holidays are just around the corner and you volunteered to host grandma and the gang for Thanksgiving dinner. You thought it was a good idea at the time - after all, you know your way around the kitchen, but then you stop to think...what about the house?  In this five week mini-series, we are getting your home holiday ready well before the first guest arrives so you can welcome th...

Hi friend!  In this LIVE coaching call I'm talking with Sharon who is at the beginning stages of learning how to identify her aesthetic. Part of learning her style (or aesthetic) is identifying the color palette that she'd like to use within her home. Before our call Sharon was tasked with using Pinterest to to try to identify design elements that she's naturally drawn to. What you'll hear through...

Hi friend! Are you hosting for the holidays this year? Maybe it's your first time ever or you're an old hat, but want to be prepared ahead of time instead of playing catch up.  Or maybe...you've hesitated hosting because you don't like what your guests will be seeing once they come inside.  In this five week mini series, I'll be guiding you through your home holiday preparedness plan. Week by week...

Hey Friend! Do you live in a neighborhood where every house looks the same?  Did your home come blessed with builder grade finishes that look rather mundane?  Do you get inspired by watching the transformations on HGTV shows and WISH you could add a little character to your own home?  This episode is for you!  I'm sharing 15 of my favorite DIY ideas for how you can add character to your home THIS...

Hey friend!  Have you ever wondered what things you should ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY AVOID when it comes to decorating your home? Well, today is your lucky day, because I'm giving you the 10 things I would NOT do when decorating my home or the homes of my clients.  Full disclosure...I started each tip with a DON'T. Don'ts are hard for me, as I am almost always a 'glass half full' kind of gal - so you...

Hey friend!  Have you seen those beautiful pictures on instagram or Pinterest - rooms that are so drenched with color that they instantly feel cozy? Have you wondered how those home owners had the nerve to go so bold and wish you had the bravery to give it a try, but think it's a trend that will pass as soon as you decide to give it a go? Good news! Color drenching, though currently popular, is NO...

Hey friend! When Cindy reached out to me asking for help, she knew her furniture, purchased 15 years ago at Costco, wasn't going to stay. The furniture was fine, but it was tired, well loved and darker than what she wanted. With her goals of creating a light and airy, California casual, living room the camel colored leather, overstuffed, leather couches had to go.  Inspiration for her living room...