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Hey friend, At the beginning of every calendar year, I share the projected trend report for the upcoming year. But as you can imagine things change within a given year, so in today's episode I'm sharing the 2024 fall trend report. You may be equally surprised to note, that much hasn't changed since January. A few things, but not much.  According to Urban Natural and Better Homes & Gardens, the...

Hey friend!  Are you ready to elevate the look of your living room? Maybe you want a quick refresh and you're wondering how to spend your money for biggest impact? In this episode, I'm concluding my mini-series: If I had $500, what would I spend it on - this time we're hanging out in the LIVING ROOM.  Because every living room is different and the needs will likely be different from person to pers...

Hey friend! In today's episode I'm sharing an example of what's inside The Collective, my monthly membership that is designed to be an extension of the show. Each month we will have a LIVE q & a where you can get your questions answered - there are no questions too big, too small or too (ahem) stupid.  The LIVE q & a is a chance to check in on the progress you're making within your home, t...

Hey friend!  In today's episode I'm sharing an example of my secret to creating spaces that look refined, a bit more put together - like a designer was right there doing it for you!  There is a difference between putting things on a shelf and styling decor items on a shelf / placing things on a mantle and styling items intentionally on a mantle.  Inside The Collective, my monthly membership - I te...

Hey friend!  In today's episode I'm showcasing a perk found inside my monthly membership, The Collective. A Room Edit brings the designer's eye into your space giving you specific recommendations for elevating the room while honoring your goals and aesthetic.  You'll hear a Room Edit created for member, Susan and her den. Until this point it was an incomplete room that she never used. It lacked in...

WHY IT WORKS   Hey friend! If you've ever wondered why some gallery walls are structured differently than others and what makes one 'work' even though it seems to not follow any of the rules, this episode is for you.  In this episode I'm sharing the two different types of gallery walls and the 'rules' to follow to create each one. I share insight into how gallery walls that look chaotic may actual...

 // BIG ANNOUNCEMENT //   Hey friend!  This is a BIG week at fig & farm (at home). For 5 months I have been working behind the scenes developing a monthly membership called The Collective. If you have ever wished this podcast came with visuals, you're going to love The Collective. With weekly short trainings, LIVE group coaching sessions and guided help in the form of Room Edits, this membersh...

Hey friend, Pumpkin spice lattes are out, the leaves are turning colors and it's time to start thinking about pulling out your box of fall decorations to get your homes fall ready. But BEFORE you do that and BEFORE you run to Target to see what's new for the season and bring home the items you just couldn't live without, I want you to consider your feelings.  In this episode I'm sharing my two mos...

Hey friend!  Are you ready for a kitchen re-fresh? Today on the podcast we're continuing with our mini series: how to spend $500 in a single room to get the most bang for your buck!  If you missed last week, where we elevated the look of our bathroom, go back and listen to episode #269. Remember...BIG change doesn't have to cost a lot and in today's episode I'm sharing how actually, the BIGGEST ch...

Hey friend!   Have you heard the trending phrase on social media "demure and mindful?" It's popping up everywhere and even my 13 year old son has taken notice (and he doesn't have social media). So it got me wondering...what in the world is everyone talking about?    As I looked into 'demure' and what it meant versus what I thought it meant, I also noticed that there's a very similar word with qui...

Hey friend!  So, you're ready for a re-fresh in your bathroom. You have $500 to spend and you CAN'T WAIT to go shop the sales so you can get the biggest bang for your buck.  I know you know how to get the biggest bang for your buck...you do it when you're shopping for a car, clothes, even groceries. You can definitely score some sale items for home decor too.  BUT...the BIGGEST BANG in your home d...

Hey friend!  Does your home feel a bit boring and generic? Are you tired of living in the all white, gray, and beige that was trending for so long on Instagram? Are you ready to add a little personality and character to your home, but you don't exactly know where to start?  In today's episode I'm sharing 5 ways to add a bit of personality and character to your home, that won't have you taking out...

Hey friend! Does the idea of a home with an open concept sound nice until it comes time to decorating?    Open concepts sound nice, but how do you create a home that looks curated, nuanced and cohesive when it's all essentially one big room? And how do you do that without just getting matching everything? In this podcast I'm sharing three ways you can unify your space intentionally without being m...

Hey friend!   Does your home decor look tired and dated?  If you answered YES, you may be wondering what to do about it? In this episode I'm sharing 5 ways to assess the change that needs to happen in your home and the plan you should follow before you purchase a single thing!  Here's where to start:  1. Identify the purpose of the room: What do you WANT the room to do for you and ask yourself if...

(Or a peeping Tom, but that feels uncouth to publish on a podcast title!)    The SECRET to understanding your design style REVEALED!!!    To have a cohesive looking home you need to: KNOW YOUR DESIGN STYLE   To know your design style you need to: BE A LURKER OF BEAUTIFUL PICTURES (aka student of design)   But what do you pay attention to?  1. You pay attention to how many boards you have on Pinter...

Is your home ORGANIZED? Maybe it's NOT, not yet, but you'd like it to be.  Maybe it's NOT because you don't have the time. Maybe it's NOT because you don't know where to start. Maybe it's NOT because it feels too daunting of a task to tackle.   Maybe you THINK it is, but it's actually NOT!    In today's episode I'm chatting with author and organizing expert, Nicole Gabai about the Art of Organizin...

 Summer Savings Series:  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 they can't have a home th...

 SUMMER SAVING SERIES: DIY with Mr. fig & farm (at home)   In today's conversation with Greg, aka Mr. fig & farm (at home), you'll hear that the secret to becoming a proficient DIYer isn't that you were born with it...it's that you've experimented and practiced. Greg shares that his previous build experience was building LEGOS. No high school woodshop, no hours spent with grandpa in the sh...

 Summer Savings Series:  Adding Character in your Home the DIY Way with Michelle Castro    Big DIY projects were never an option for my guest, Michelle, when she was renting her home. Once she finally bought her house, the proverbial gloves went on! Starting with the demo of an inconveniently placed fireplace turned into countless home projects and now she's moving beyond her home and helping othe...

 Summer Saving Series:  Using Facebook Marketplace as a reseller  w/ Elaine Mingus from Curb Vulture   Have you ever wondered what happens to those piles of furniture, artwork, and misc. items of what appears to be trash on the sides of the road? Meet Elaine, a self proclaimed curb vulture, who willingly scouts out the finds so she can resell them for a profit.    In this espied you'll hear Elaine...

 Summer Savings Series:  How to score the GOOD STUFF on FB Marketplace   In today's episode I'm talking with Alissa, a client of mine. Just like you and me, Alissa has Pottery Barn taste, but a Target budget. Yet every time I talked with her on our decorating coaching calls (aka Decorating SOS calls) she would always show me her latest name brand home decor find. Both big and small, Alissa seemed...

 Summer Savings Series:  Shopping at Thrift Stores pt. 2 10 (+6 more) things I ALWAYS look for!   In today's episode we are wrapping up our series on how to effectively and efficiently shop SUCCESSFULLY at thrift stores. Why do some people always seem to find the good stuff? Because they have a system...go back and listen to Episode 257 so you can learn 7 tips for shopping successfully.    Today I...

 Summer Savings Series:  Shopping at Thrift Stores  Creating a home that inspires you, delights you and one that you are proud of doesn't have to cost a lot. But sometimes it takes more than shopping the house and using what you already have - sometimes you need to shop for the items in need.  Curating your home decor at thrift stores is one of my FAVORITE ways to personalize your home in a way th...

Three of the most common things I hear from you:  * "I have kids so I can't have nice things." * "I don't have any money to make changes." * "I don't know where to start."    Today is the last Quick Tip Tuesday I'll be releasing until the beginning of August, but like all good teachers, I'm leaving you with some homework - something for you to think about over the next eight weeks. Maybe you'll pl...

 Do you wish you could have someone just come in and wave a magic wand to show you your home's potential?    It'd be nice, right? To have someone come in and show you which colors they'd choose for the walls, what area rug they'd recommend for the living room - along with the chairs, the couch, the side tables, the lamps, the artwork...ALL the details.    Oh, and it wouldn't it be nice to know tha...