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Just "SHOP THE HOUSE" has become an easy catch-all action point when reading about or listening to design advice. Sure, but what does that even mean? How do I do it, what do I look for and REALLY, where am I finding these things anyway? If you're new to shopping your house, these are all things you may be asking yourself. So...grab a notebook, a pen and a cup of tea because I'm teaching you:

* WHY you should shop the house (OTHER THAN saving money)

* 6 STEPS for refreshing a room that you are 'shopping the house for'

* WHAT you might want to try to gather while you're shopping the house 

AND

* WHERE you might find these 'shoppable' items within your home

Links mentioned in show:

Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/design101group

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

Email: [email protected]

Resource for learning my principal of STYLING FLAT SURFACES: Bookshelf Styling Guide: https://bit.ly/bookstyleguide

How many wood tones are too many in one space? That's the question on the table in today's Quick Tip Tuesday, and honestly, the answer may be something you're not quite ready to hear. There's a fine line between having too much of a good thing and too many different things that you end up lacking cohesiveness in home design. So...how do you walk that delicate balance? And, more importantly, how do you know if you've fallen into the trap? Book a call and we can always figure it out together, so you can get unstuck in home design and start loving the house you come home to. 

Links mentioned in show:

Book a call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/book-a-call

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

Email: [email protected]

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

Valentine's Day is right around the corner and as we dream of getting ready and going out with the one we love, I want you to think about this: 

15 Ways you can love your home in less time than it took to get ready for that date! 

Showing our home a little TLC can be as easy and quick as 28 minutes! In today's episode I'm sharing 15 ways we can show our home a little love with not much time at all. 15 ways we can pamper our home in ways we may, quite honestly, forget about when we're doing our regular cleaning. From dusting high to dusting low, vacuuming vents or crevices, our homes deserve the same time of care as it's taking you to get ready for date night! 

Links mentioned in show:

Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/design101group

Email: [email protected]

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

Valentine's Day is fast approaching...do YOU decorate for it? 

Today's question comes from Jessica - she's hosting a Galentine's party and wants to decorate subtly without her home looking like it has exploded in hearts and sprinkles! She is wondering how she can bring in Valentine's Day decor in an age-appropriate way?

Approaching any holiday or season through the senses, shopping the house and using food are some of the tips I give Jessica. Creating vignettes, styling  flat surfaces using LDHTR (layers, depth, height, texture and repetition) and setting a beautiful table will help make her Galentine's party come together seamlessly. 

Do YOU want to learn how to style vignettes like mantels, tables, credenzas, entry tables, bookshelves? Access my Bookshelf Style Guide that teaches the foundations of styling through (LDHTR) here: https://bit.ly/bookstyleguide

Other links mentioned in show:

Email: [email protected]

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

Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/design101group

Bookshelf Style Guide: https://bit.ly/bookstyleguide

One of the biggest obstacles holding people back from creating a home they love, is MONEY. "It costs too much" is the assumption that stops home owners in their tracks and keeps them from starting. But what if it didn't have to? What if there were solutions to decorating your home in a meaningful way without spending much at all? And when the time came to spend the money...what if the choices were more thoughtful and meaningful, allowing your hard earned dollars to go even further?

In today's episode, I'm sharing 6 ways to save money when decorating your home, and one of them is...FREE!

Links mentioned in show: 

>> Back 2 Basics (a FREE five day guide to getting started in home decorating): https://bit.ly/fandfb2b

>> Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/design101group

>> Join the waitlist for Design 101, a 10 week home transformation journey: [email protected]

>> Work with me: https://figandfarmathome.com

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

Olfactory nerves are just as unique to you as your fingerprints, so choosing just ONE scent that has mass appeal may be more challenging than you think, but welcoming overnight guests into your home and creating a cozy environment so they feel welcome is a must! So, how do you choose a scent that most people will like?

In today's episode I offer two suggestions for creating a cozy guest room environment that encourages relaxation through the sense of smell. Setting out these few items, along with clean towels, extra blankets and some bottled water will surely help your guests feel the warmth of your welcome. And...don't forget the WIFI password!

DON'T FORGET: Today is the last day to receive 25% off your Room Edit. Go to https://www.figandfarmathome.com/room-edit

to register today!

Other links mentioned in show:

>> Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/design101group

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

Want to be featured on the show with YOUR QUESTION?

Email here: [email protected]

"My house looks stupid!" No one should ever say that or feel that way about their home, but that's exactly what Aimee said when she contacted me. 

A Room Edit is a designer's eye on your space identifying the parts of the room that don't quite feel right, as well as the parts that do - and steering you in the direction that you, the homeowner, want to go. You don't mind doing the work, in fact you WANT to do the work...you just don't know what to do. 

This episode is for you, a fly on the wall, as I walk Aimee through two rooms of her home instructing her on changes that she could make in order to achieve the look that she'd like. I share tips, tricks, product sources, general rules of thumb, and SO much more that you'll WANT to get out a notebook, a pen and a tub of popcorn as you listen to this room re-shaping take place. 

Book YOUR Room Edit here: https://figandfarmathome.com/room-edit

Important Links:

// Website: https://www.figandfarmathome.com

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

// Join the community: https://bit.ly/design101group

// Book a Room Edit: https://figandfarmathome.com/room-edit

In 2022, shopping on-line for things has become the status-quo, but when it comes time to shop for a couch, Michelle didn't want to buy her couch without testing it out in person.

In today's Quick Tip, we chat about tips for making her in-store couch shopping experience efficient, productive and successful, but we do it starting with a little on-line homework!

I teach Michelle the steps I would use to first identify the purpose of the room she's placing the couch in, navigating its size using materials she has around her home and using Pinterest to understand her aesthetic. 

Helpful resources and links mentioned in the show:

>>Episode 6: Understanding the purpose of your room

https://figandfarmathome.podbean.com/e/6/

>>Back to Basics (a 5 day guide to getting started in the design process):

https://bit.ly/fandfb2b

>>Email: [email protected]

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

>>Book a call to get one-on-one help in YOUR home design decisions:

https://www.figandfarmathome.com/book-a-call

>>Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/design101group

So...we decided to follow the trend of DITCHING the cheap replicas and bringing in the GOOD OLD STUFF! We know we can find it thrifting, but how do you actually find the good stuff? 

It starts with identifying and understanding your aesthetic (you can listen to the episode about that here: https://figandfarmathome.podbean.com/e/7/). Once you have your home style identified keeping an eye out for home decor items with your aesthetic will help you be most successful so you can bring home the treasures! 

In today's episode I share with you my top 10 items that are always on my list when I go thrifting. Use these as a guide for the next time you go and be sure to tag me on Instagram @figandfarm or post in the Facebook Group (https://bit.ly/design101group).

And...what DO you do with the second hand furniture you brought home? You loved it when you saw it in the store, but now you see all the flaws. These 6 things are the most common ailments I find in second hand furniture, but don't worry...I don't leave you with the ailment, I teach you how to fix it too. Need help? Join the Facebook Group to ask all your questions!

Links mentioned in show:

Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/design101group

Painting Furniture Class: https://bit.ly/paintingfurniture101

Bookshelf Style Guide: https://bit.ly/bookstyleguide

Blog (thrifted vase to Pottery Barn replica): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/post/pottery-barn-knock-off

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

"Will it look ok if I paint the bathroom vanity?"

That's the question on the table from Tammie in today's Quick Tip Tuesday and my short answer...it depends on how experienced of a painter you are! The answer, like most things in home design, is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. In today's episode, we talk about how important it is to know the end goal of the bathroom in order to make a decision to paint or replace. We also talk about how important research, correct tools and talking to the right people is in the journey of DIY projects like painting bathroom vanities. 

Do you love painting or just the idea of a fresh new look?

How do you know if you should use enamel, latex or chalk paint for the project?

We talk about all of these things, but mostly the thing that should NOT be skipped is PRACTICE. Practice, by its very nature, builds skill and confidence...both things you need if you're ready to paint a bathroom vanity! 

Are you ready to practice painting a piece of furniture? Head to my Painting Furniture 101 class: https://bit.ly/paintingfurniture101

And then, join the Facebook Group so you can get support while you practice: 

https://bit.ly/design101group

And...tag me on Instagram so I can see your project! @figandfarm

But follow me, so you can see my projects too: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/

Do YOU have a question that you want featured on Quick Tip Tuesday? Send me an email at: [email protected]