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 Did you know? 

The outside of your home is a reflection of the inside. Those scruffy looking plants, that unkept lawn and all the stuff on your front porch...those are telling a story about your home.

Creating a home that you love coming home to doesn't just start once you open the front door, it starts when you turn into your driveway (or if we're feeling really philosophical - it starts in your mind and in your heart...we'll save that for another day).

When people talk about curb appeal, of course it's an impression for others - often times the first impression, but it SHOULD be done for you! 

In this episode, I'm sharing four quick tips for boosting your curb appeal this weekend - and it goes beyond mowing the lawn and trimming the hedges. The yard and those scraggly bushes are important to take care of, but so is your front porch or your landing area. 

Do you have a topic you'd like me to talk about on the show? Email me here: [email protected] 

// Links mentioned in show: //

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://figandfarmathome.com

Home Design 101: https://figandfarmathome.com/home-design-101

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

Happy styling!

xo,

dani

 Have you ever wondered how you can arrange your

living room to look cozy? 

Today's quick tip comes as a question from Elizabeth, a listener, who wants to know "what goes together and how to arrange a room to look cozy." 

What goes together is determined once you know your personal design style. You can learn that here: Home Design 101

But how to arrange your living room to look cozy, however, starts with intentionality. There are five components that help create a cozy looking space in arrangement alone. Choosing a focal point, creating a conversational area with anchoring pieces like coffee tables and area rugs, having easy walk throughs and flat surfaces ample enough to invite staying with room enough to set drinks and snacks. 

Adding textures and styling come secondary to the arrangement (all can be learned inside Home Design 101). 

If you have a question that you want answered, email me at: [email protected] 

// Links mentioned in show: //

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://figandfarmathome.com

Home Design 101: https://figandfarmathome.com/home-design-101

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

Happy Styling!

xo,

dani

 Is the thought of shopping for a new couch intimidating? 

In today's episode I'm talking with Alex Back, CEO and founder of couch.com. He's worked extensively with partners such as Costco, Bed Bath and Beyond and Amazon and his work has been highlighted in many publications such as Forbes, CNN and HGTV, among others. Alex is delighted to bring his experience and authority on couches and the furniture industry to this platform, along with many of his industry colleagues who are helping him keep the Couch.com audience informed and engaged on a daily basis. 

During our conversation Alex shares the concept behind his site couch.com and how you can use it as a tool when you are shopping for a sofa for your home. Going beyond the question 'what style should I get,' Alex's site helps you navigate the confusing world of purchasing a couch, demystifying the process with suggestions of: where to go, how to negotiate pricing, brand comparison, online shopping or in store shopping and SO much more. 

Alex is a wealth of knowledge and our conversation just scratches the surface of how to buy a couch the easy way! Whether you are currently couch shopping or may do so later, I encourage you to get familiar with his site so you can use it as a resource when you are ready. https://couch.com 

// Links mentioned in show: //

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://figandfarmathome.com

Home Design 101: https://figandfarmathome.com/home-design-101

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

Connect with Alex: https://couch.com

Happy Styling!

xo,

dani

 Do you have too much stuff and not enough storage? 

In this episode, I'm answering a listener's question who asks: How do I reduce visual clutter if I have minimal storage? Decluttering is always a a solution, but HOW do you declutter and HOW do you make sense of how much to keep and how much to get rid of? 

But how do we know what items to rid our homes of? Understanding your personal aesthetic is a critical piece of that decluttering puzzle. Knowing which design elements make up your aesthetic will help you identify which items should stay and which should go. 

Do YOU have a question you want answered on the show? Email me at: [email protected] 

Exciting News Coming MAY 1st!!!

Want to know what's happening? Email me at: [email protected] or join the Facebook Group

// Links mentioned in show: //

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://figandfarmathome.com

Home Design 101: https://figandfarmathome.com/home-design-101

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

Happy styling!

xo, 

dani 

 Do you wish your home looked more expensive? 

Just because you are on a budget, it doesn't mean your home has to look budget. In today's episode I'm sharing ten things you can do to your home that will instantly elevate the look, making your home look and feel more expensive...and the best part? Several of these ideas are free! 

Learning these concepts can happen in episodes like this one, but if you're ready for more than the abridged version, I invite you to join me inside Home Design 101 where we dive deep into the world of home decorating, learning things like: 

1. Where to start when you're overwhelmed by your entire home

2. How to choose a color palette

3. How to make things look cohesive

4. How to define your style

5. How to spend your money wisely

6. How to know when to buy and when to use what you have

7. How designers save money when shopping at 'regular' stores like Target, IKEA, Hobby Lobby

8. How to style everything to make it look like a designer did the work

And SO much more!! 

Register for: Home Design 101

Exciting News Coming MAY 1st!!!

Want to know what's happening? Email me at: [email protected] or join the Facebook Group

// Links mentioned in show: //

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://figandfarmathome.com

Home Design 101: https://figandfarmathome.com/home-design-101

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

Happy styling!

xo, 

dani 

 Do you ever wonder why it's SO hard to decorate your home? 

In today's episode we're talking about 3 ways you could be making decorating harder than it has to be and what to do about it. Here it is in a nutshell...get help! 

If you are wanting a home that looks different (no matter WHAT that different is) tomorrow than it does today, get help. Somehow it's second nature to ask for help when we need to fix our toilet, lose weight or do our taxes, but somehow it feels frivolous when it comes to our homes. 

But, friend, your home environment is SO INCREDIBLY important - it nurtures you the way food nurtures you, the way kind words nurture you. Taking care to make intentional decisions is important and going it alone can be frustrating, overwhelming and down right confusing.

Help doesn't always mean 'hire the fancy' designer...though it could.

Help doesn't always mean 'take a course'...though it could.

Help could literally mean asking your MIL who always seems to have a beautiful home, what her secrets are. How HONORED she would be for you to ask that question. 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR 

MAY 1st...something new is coming to 

fig & farm (at home)!!! 

Want to be the first to hear about it? Send me an email at hello@figandfarmathome and ask to join my newsletter (and don't forget to check your spam). 

// Links mentioned in show: //

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://figandfarmathome.com

Home Design 101: https://figandfarmathome.com/home-design-101

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

Happy styling!

xo, 

dani 

 What rules are you following when you're decorating  your home? 

In today's podcast episode I'm speaking with special guest, New York Times Bestselling author, Myquillyn Smith about this idea that when it comes to our homes there should be suggestions and guidelines to follow - never hard and fast rules. 

Myquillyn agrees that design is teachable and inside her new book (releasing April 24, 2024) House Rules, she shares the guidelines that will help us navigate this journey of creating homes we love. 

In today's conversation, we focus our attention on an often misunderstood and controversial topic in home decorating...buying REAL house plants. Myquilin teaches us a new perspective on viewing the purchase and use of real house plants even if we claim to have not one, but two black thumbs!

Enjoy today's conversation!

Connect with Myquillyn (and her books):

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

House Rules: 

The Nesting Place:

Welcome Home:

Cozy Minimalist Home:  

// Links mentioned in show: //

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://figandfarmathome.com

Home Design 101: https://figandfarmathome.com/home-design-101

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

Happy styling!

xo, 

dani 

 How does your home FEEL? 

When it comes to decorating our homes, we often stay stuck in a place of reason. Understandably so, especially when it comes to making practical decisions based on budget, decisions surrounding big ticket items, long term choices, etc. 

Knowing how you feel about your home in it's current state affects how you want your home to feel. And that feeling should be a filter for making decisions, just as much as your budget and your aesthetic are filters for making decisions. 

In this episode we're talking about how feeling should be just as important as understanding your aesthetic and how to use it to inform decision making. 

So...how do you feel about your home? 

// Links mentioned in show: //

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://figandfarmathome.com

Home Design 101: https://figandfarmathome.com/home-design-101

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

Happy styling!

xo, 

dani 

 California Casual 

Do you have a design style that you are trying to bring into your home, but don't know how? Your 'style' may not be California Casual, but you've heard 'fancy' designers call it something. 

That's great, but how do you know how to make it come alive in your own home? 

In this episode I'm answering Sofia's question about how to bring California Casual into her home. These 4 tips will apply to you if you are wanting to bring more (insert design style name here) into your home. 

Want the replay of the BACK TO BASICS BOOTCAMP? Email me at: [email protected] 

// Links mentioned in show: //

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://figandfarmathome.com

Home Design 101: https://figandfarmathome.com/home-design-101

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

Happy styling!

xo, 

dani 

 Did you miss the BACK TO BASICS BOOTCAMP? 

If you missed the home decorating workshop, Back to Basics Bootcamp, you're in for a real treat today. I'm pulling back the curtain once again to share what it's like inside my workshop. What you'll hear is the start of a two day conversation surrounding: 

We talk about the goals you have for your home, the things that are keeping you stuck from reaching those goals, your experience with shopping trips and how, once you learn this new skill...you'll be empowered to make confident decisions in your home. 

 Ready to jump into Home Design 101? 

Learn more about it here to decide if it's the right fit for you: www.figandfarmathome.com/home-design-101

// Links mentioned in show: //

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://figandfarmathome.com

Home Design 101: https://figandfarmathome.com/home-design-101

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

Happy styling!

xo, 

dani