Hey friend!

Saving and splurging is all based off of personal finances, priorities, need, design style/personal preference, but how I base my decisions currently, in this season of life...

The four items I would SPLURGE on:

1. Anchor pieces: These are the pieces that are too costly to replace every couple of years. They generally need to stand the test of time so having higher quality (= higher price point) can be beneficial.

2. Electrical: Unless I felt confident changing out my own overhead light fixtures or hiding cords, I would without a doubt splurge on this expense. Changing your overhead light fixtures is a relatively inexpensive way to add A LOT of character and personality to your home.

3. Hiring for built-ins: Built-ins, when done well, instantly elevate your home making it look more finished with character and charm. If building something is not within your wheelhouse, this is an expense worth splurging on!

4. Updating foundational pieces: I am not referring to the foundation of your building/home. But I am referring to the foundation of your cohesive design plan and there are two foundational items within your homes that SHOULD be paid attention to: your floors and your walls. If one of those is 'off' it will likely throw off you entire design. Because it's that important, choices you bring in should be filtered through the lense of "Does this work with my foundation - floors/walls." If the flooring is disjointed, saving and investing there will reap BIG design rewards (and re-sale too!).

Better Than Basics Bootcamp

April 29 - May 1

9am PST | 10 am MST | 11am CST | 12pm EST

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Learn how:

* to identify your design style

* to recognize the elements of cohesive design (and how to remediate it when it's not)

* know exactly where to start when you have a million ideas

* create a mood board to visualize the end goal

// Links mentioned in show: //

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://figandfarmathome.com

Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/

FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group

Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos

Happy styling!

dani

Hey friend!

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 progress unfold these past six months. It's not fast action, but it's intentional action. It's action aligned with their personal styles, stories and goals for having homes they delight in!

Today's questions are all as different as the homes they come from:

1. Jenny asks which bench to put inside her entryway, but might be surprised to learn that what I recommend is actually a small entry table.

2. Nicole is in desperate need of a paint job and wonders which shade of white to choose and notices how each swatch of paint is pulling a different undertone.

3. Dee is curious why I am recommending a curved mirror for her entry way table and the concept of contrast and soft lines is introduced.

Even if the question isn't from them specifically, there's learning opportunities available!

Would you like to make progress on your home too? Join us inside The Collective, where there's always more room at the table!

Better Than Basics Bootcamp

April 29 - May 1

9am PST | 10 am MST | 11am CST | 12pm EST

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Learn how:

* to identify your design style

* to recognize the elements of cohesive design (and how to remediate it when it's not)

* know exactly where to start when you have a million ideas

* create a mood board to visualize the end goal

// Links mentioned in show: //

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://figandfarmathome.com

Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/

FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group

Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos

Happy styling!

dani

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.

5 Rs or updating or refreshing your home deocr

1. Reimagine: Getting yourself into a posture of creativity will help you to see potential changes that you may not have seen before.

2. Rearrange: There are NO rules that say where you have your furniture today is where it needs to be shackled for the next fifteen years. Move it around, experiment, play, have fun!

3. Remove & Replace: Basically - shop the house. Try furniture or small accessories in different rooms. Swap out lamps, side tables, textiles in order to refresh another space. And goodness...check your cupboards and storage for forgotten treasures.

4. Rethink: If you have only look at a dresser and say that dresser can only do ONE job...think again! Rethink its purpose (and beauty) by thinking about how it can function in a different space for a different purpose. Example: a lowboy dresser being used as a sideboard in the dining room. Guaranteed, no one else in the neighborhood will be using the same one.

5. Repair: If you have something that you love that feels beyond repair...think again. Fix it, zhuzh it - paint, stain, new knobs, legs, pole wrap, caning, lighting, wallpaper backing...if you can think it, you can do it.

Better Than Basics Bootcamp

April 29 - May 1

9am PST | 10 am MST | 11am CST | 12pm EST

......................................

Learn how:

* to identify your design style

* to recognize the elements of cohesive design (and how to remediate it when it's not)

* know exactly where to start when you have a million ideas

* create a mood board to visualize the end goal

// Links mentioned in show: //

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://figandfarmathome.com

Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/

FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group

Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos

Happy styling!

dani

Hey friend!

You've heard the phrases: 

"Home is where the heart is."

"There's no place like home."

"Home is a feeling."

Simply put...home matters. It should be:

* a shelter from the literal and figurative storms

* a comfort when returning from long times away

* an invitation to relax and restore

* a place for you to feel inspired and delighted

* a scared space for all the memories that make up the landscape of your legacy

So...how do you feel about your home? How are you treating it? Are you ready to take action and turn it into a place where you delight?

Better Than Basics Bootcamp

April 29 - May 1

9am PST | 10 am MST | 11am CST | 12pm EST

......................................

Learn how:

* to identify your design style

* to recognize the elements of cohesive design (and how to remediate it when it's not)

* know exactly where to start when you have a million ideas

* create a mood board to visualize the end goal

// Links mentioned in show: //

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://figandfarmathome.com

Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/

FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group

Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos

Happy styling!

dani

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 Collective where you receive: 

* weekly video lessons

* monthly LIVE q & a sessions

* monthly Room Edits

* Bonus podcast episodes and guest teachers

* discounts on Decorating SOS coaching calls

* scheduling priority for all 1:1 help

JOIN: The Collective

Do you have a Dear Dani question that you want featured on the show? Email me at: [email protected]

// Links mentioned in show: //

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://figandfarmathome.com

Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/

FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group

Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos

Happy styling!

dani

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 yourself some grace is at the heart of the conversation.

Ready to have a home that is functional AND beautiful? Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call to create a plan that takes you from Pinterest pinning into action - with a step by step plan so you know where to start, what to prioritize and how to reach the goals you have for your home.

Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call

// Links mentioned in show: //

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://figandfarmathome.com

Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/

FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group

Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos

Happy styling!

dani

Hey friend!

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/balance: Not too big, not too small. Things that fit and fit appropriately from ground up, wall inward.

2. Textured lighting: Forget the overhead lighting and opt for layered lighting - table lamps and floor lamps that work harmoniously to cast a cozy glow.

3. Layers & texture: intentionality in home design is ensconced in all the layers!

4. Repetition: the goldilocks rule applies here. Not too much repetition and not too little - just enough. The more subtle the repetition of design elements the better!

5. Negative space: even artists and photographers employ the idea of having negative space in their compositions. The same is true in our homes. Negative space allows your home to shine with all of the intentional decisions you've made.

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Have a question YOU want answered on the show? Send me an email: [email protected]

Happy styling!

xo,

dani

// Links mentioned in show: //

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://figandfarmathome.com

Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective

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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 you with the fundamentals of Cottagecore and what you can expect in the style as it has evolved over time. I also share 10 ways you can bring Cottagecore into your home if you're wanting to try the style...it's a fun one!!!

How to hang wallpaper: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/post/ready-to-try-wallpaper

// Links mentioned in show: //

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://figandfarmathome.com

Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/

FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group

Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos

Happy styling!

dani

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!!

Listen in on today's podcast to hear how you determine which style is best for you and what strategies you need to consider in order to keep your gallery wall (which ever style you choose) cohesive.

WANT TO SEE WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT?

Join The Collective, a monthly membership that gives you weekly video lessons, LIVE q & a sessions, complimentary Room Edits and hand holding along the way so you can create homes that you LOVE coming home to!

Join THE COLLECTIVE

Have a question YOU want answered on the show? Send me an email: [email protected]

Happy styling!

xo,

dani

// Links mentioned in show: //

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://figandfarmathome.com

Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective

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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 seeing it as a timeless design. Time to change plans.

Throughout our conversation we talked about:

* adding color

* creating a gallery wall

* updating her curtains

* re-sizing her area rug

* bringing in elements to warm up her living room, making it feel cozy and inviting

Are you wanting help in your own home, but don't know if a

Decorating SOS call is right for you?

Ask yourself these questions:

1. Do you have a clear end goal in mind?

2. Do you know the steps you should take in order to meet that end goal?

3. Do you have a clear understanding of what your decorating style is?

4. Does your partner (if you share a home) act as a good sounding board for decorating decisions?

If you answered NO to any of these questions, a Decorating SOS call could be worth the investment.

Book a : Decorating SOS Coaching Call

// Links mentioned in show: //

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://figandfarmathome.com

Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/

FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group

Happy styling!

dani