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My $1,000 Decorating Mistake (And the Lesson I Almost Missed)

In today's episode we're talking about mistakes...I have a lot to choose from, but I'm focusing on one that cost $1000 and became an apparent mistake about two years after making this particular decision. 

I share honestly about one of my most expensive decorating mistakes: what I bought, why it felt so right in the moment, and the moment reality set in. But this isn't just a "don't do what I did" story. It's about what that mistake accidentally taught me about the difference between decorating for a trend and decorating for yourself, a lesson that ended up reshaping how I teach decorating altogether.

In this episode, I cover:

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Think creating a home you love has to cost thousands of dollars? Think again.

In today's episode, I'm sharing 10 practical strategies that can help you decorate your home without blowing your budget. The truth is, having a beautiful home isn't always about making more money—it's often about making smarter decisions with the money you already have.

We'll cover five ways to spend less when decorating and five simple ways to free up extra cash so you can finally buy that rug, lamp, artwork, or piece of furniture you've been dreaming about.

If you're decorating one room at a time, working with a tight budget, or simply want to be more intentional with your spending, this episode is for you.

5 Ways to Save Money While Decorating

5 Ways to Put More Money Back in Your Wallet

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Do you have a half-decorated room, a Pinterest board with hundreds of saved pins, or a blank wall that's been empty for way too long? You're not alone — and you're not bad at decorating. You just need a little clarity.

In this episode, we're breaking down why decorating paralysis happens in the first place (hint: it's not about taste, it's about decision-making) and walking through 5 simple questions that will help you find clarity, build momentum, and actually start making progress in your space.

In this episode, we cover:

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Have you ever wished you could listen in on a real decorating coaching call?

Today's episode is exactly that.

I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look inside one of our LIVE Q&A sessions from The Collective, where members bring their real homes, real decorating dilemmas, and real questions. No perfectly staged rooms—just practical solutions that help you make confident decorating decisions.

In this episode, we're tackling questions like:

If you've ever wrestled with any of those questions, chances are you'll hear an answer that applies to your home too.

As you've probably heard me mention over the last couple of weeks, the way I work with clients is changing this fall.

That means The Collective and Decorating SOS Calls are available at their current pricing for the last time.

Through July 26th, you can:

✨ Join The Collective for just $12/month.

✨ Book a Decorating SOS Call for $127

If you're ready to make real progress in your home, my favorite recommendation is to join The Collective and add the Decorating SOS Call as the bump offer.

You'll get ongoing decorating support every month plus a private one-on-one coaching session where we can solve your biggest decorating challenge together—for just $77.

Honestly, it's the closest thing to having me sitting beside you as we make decisions for your home.

This pathway to working together won't exist this way after this month, so if you've been thinking, "Maybe someday..."consider this your invitation to make today that day.

I can't wait to welcome you inside.

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Something Is Changing Around Here (And I Wanted You to Hear It from Me)

Over the past several years, I've had the privilege of helping thousands of women create homes they truly love. Along the way, I've learned something important:

It's not more decorating advice that creates the biggest transformation.

It's having a clear path.

Today's episode is a little different than usual because I'm taking you behind the scenes to share an exciting change that's coming to fig & farm (at home) this fall—and what it means for you.

If you've ever thought about joining The Collective or booking a Decorating SOS Call, I also want to make sure you know about a few important changes happening before September.

This isn't about creating urgency for the sake of urgency.

It's simply about making sure you have all the information before things change.

✨ The Collective

If you've been wanting ongoing decorating support, monthly lessons, decorating challenges and live coaching calls, now is the time to join.

Current members—and anyone who joins before July 26th—will keep today's pricing of $12/month for as long as they remain a member.

✨ Decorating SOS Call

Need help getting unstuck in one specific room?

We'll spend 60 minutes together creating a clear plan for your space so you know exactly what to do next.

The current investment of $127 is available through July 26th. After that, this offer will no longer be publicly available in its current form, and future 1:1 sessions will be offered differently.

Beginning this September, I'll be introducing something I've been building behind the scenes:

The Cozy Home Reset.

I can't wait to share everything with you, but for now, just know this...

It's designed to be the clearest, simplest path I've ever created to help you build a home that feels like you.

More details are coming soon!

✨ Join The Collective before July 26th.

✨ Book your Decorating SOS Call before July 26th.

✨ Join my email list so you're the first to hear all the details about The Cozy Home Reset when they're announced.

Whether you've been listening since the beginning or just recently found the podcast, thank you for inviting me into your home each week.

I'm so grateful you're here, and I can't wait to share what's next.

Until next time...

Happy decorating! 🌿

What Do You Want Your Home to Feel Like This Fall?

Before you think about pumpkins, cozy throws, or fall decorating trends, I want to ask you one simple question:

What do you want your home to feel like this fall?

Not what you want it to look like.

How do you want it to feel?

In today's episode, we're slowing down long enough to answer that question together. Because the truth is, most decorating frustration doesn't come from choosing the wrong paint color or buying the wrong pillow—it comes from making decorating decisions without a clear vision for how we want our homes to support the life we're living.

I'll walk you through one of the very first exercises I use with my private clients: identifying three feeling words that become the filter for every decorating decision you make.

Once you know those three words, decorating becomes simpler, shopping becomes more intentional, and your home starts feeling like you.

Before you buy a single piece of fall décor, take a few quiet minutes to identify your three feeling words.

Some examples:

Then ask yourself one simple question every time you're tempted to buy something:

"Does this support the way I want my home to feel?"

It might be the simplest decorating framework you'll ever use—and one that can completely change the way you decorate.

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Ever get that text — "Hey, we're in the neighborhood, mind if we stop by?" — and feel your stomach drop?

You're not alone. Getting your home guest ready on a moment's notice feels overwhelming when you don't have a system. But here's the truth: a company-ready home isn't about having a perfect home. It's about having an intentional one.

In this episode, I walk you through exactly how to reset your home in minutes — and how to set it up so that guest-ready is basically its natural resting state.

Decorating SOS Call If this episode made you realize your home isn't quite where you want it to be and it's NOT about the cleaning, it's MORE than that — and you're ready for someone to look at your specific space and tell you exactly what it needs — a Decorating SOS Call is your next step.

In one focused 60-minute session, we'll dig into your space, your goals, and your budget and walk away with a clear, strategic plan for making your home feel the way you've always wanted it to — without the overwhelm and without buying things that don't work.

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Does your home feel overwhelming—even after you've cleaned it?

The problem may not be dirt or clutter. It may be that your space simply needs an edit.

In this episode, I'm sharing a designer's approach to creating a home that feels lighter, calmer, and more relaxing this summer—without buying a single thing. Instead of organizing more bins or adding more décor, you'll learn how thoughtfully editing your space can transform the way your home looks and feels.

In this episode, you'll learn:

If you've been feeling overwhelmed by your home but aren't sure where to start, this episode will help you see your space with fresh eyes and make simple changes that have a big impact.

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⭐ If you haven't already, would you take a minute to leave a review? Your reviews help more women discover the show and create homes they truly love. 

🏡 Ready for personalized decorating support? Book a Decorating SOS call where we simplify decorating one room—and one decision—at a time.

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If you've ever hung a gallery wall only to step back and feel like something isn't quite right, this episode is for you.

The truth is that there isn't just one way to create a gallery wall. In fact, there are two distinct styles: structured and organic. Understanding the difference between the two can be the key to creating a gallery wall that feels intentional, cohesive, and visually pleasing.

In today's Five Minute Fix, I'm breaking down:

Whether you're starting from scratch or trying to fix an existing gallery wall, this quick episode will help you make confident decorating decisions and create a display you love.

Ready to take the guesswork out of decorating? Join us inside The Collective, where you'll learn the decorating principles that make every room feel more cohesive, intentional, and beautifully you.

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Five years ago, I sat down behind a microphone, pressed record, and hoped someone would listen.

I never imagined that one day I'd be celebrating 400 episodes.

And I certainly never expected the lessons that would emerge along the way.

When I started this podcast, I thought I was teaching decorating.

How to choose paint colors.

But after 400 episodes and thousands of conversations with listeners just like you, I've realized something surprising:

Decorating was never really about decorating.

It's about confidence.

It's about creating a home that reflects who you are.

It's about learning to trust yourself.

It's about making progress instead of waiting for perfection.

And it's about discovering that the home you've always wanted is often much closer than you think.

In this special 400th episode, I'm reflecting on the journey, sharing some of the biggest lessons I've learned over the past five years, and celebrating the incredible community that has grown around this show.

Whether you've been listening since Episode 1 or you just found the podcast last week, I'm so grateful you're here.

To every listener who has downloaded an episode, left a review, shared the show with a friend, sent a message, joined The Collective, booked a call, or simply invited me into your earbuds while folding laundry, walking the dog, or tackling a project at home...

Thank you.

This milestone belongs to all of us.

We're celebrating 400 episodes all week long with giveaways, surprises, bonus opportunities, and plenty of fun.

Be sure to join the celebration and follow along so you don't miss what's coming next.

Here's to 400 episodes—and the homes, friendships, lessons, and stories we've created together.

Happy decorating!

xo,