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STUFF...we all have it, but did you know that too much stuff can cause anxiety? Today I'm having a conversation with Jessica Hayes, host of the Love Your People Well Podcast and a licensed family and marriage therapist. We talk candidly about the role stuff plays in our homes, the triggers it may be causing some people while leaving others well enough alone. We chat about busyness, community, self-love and SO MUCH more. Jessica provides practical actionable steps we can take to reduce the amount of stress and overwhelm that stems from all these things. Grab a notepad and a pen because you're going to want to remember these tips she shares so you can apply them to your own life. 

Links mentioned in show:

Jessica's website:>> www.loveyourpeoplewell.com

Jessica's podcast:>> www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/podcast/

Jessica's FREEBIE - 51 Self-Care Ideas:>> www.loveyourpeoplewell.com/self-care/

The holidays are right around the corner and we're kicking off this holiday season with a reminder of the important role traditions play in the lives of families.

Why do traditions matter so much and how can we be more intentional when creating them for our own families? We're exploring that through the lense of the nearest holiday, Halloween. 

Traditions are an important part of your family culture. They nurture family connections, bridge the gap between generations, provide meaning to our celebrations, provide structure that kids thrive on and, most simply, can be a lot of fun! Traditions by their very nature are repetitive, something to look forward to. Understanding them a little better can help you understand why they're worth repeating year after year. 

And...you get my top 5 favorite family Halloween traditions. You might be surprised that this home decorator doesn't include decorating for Halloween in those top 5! Enjoy!

Links mentioned in show:

website:>> figandfarmathome.com

Facebook group:>> bit.ly/design101group

Choosing curtains isn't as easy as heading to the nearest store and picking the ones that are on sale. Where do you hang them? How high? How low? What rod is the best fit for your window and why should I even put curtains up in the first place? In today's episode we break it all down:

1. How to choose the right rod.

2. What is a finial and why it's so important. 

3. How do I know which style of curtain to choose?

4. The length of the curtain really does matter and tips for extending the length without breaking the bank.

5. How to make sure your curtains are helping to create a cohesive look in your home and not acting like bullies.

It's a lot...this episode. So, grab a notebook, a pen and a beverage. Get comfy and let's dive in!

Links mentioned in show:

Website:>> figandfarmathome.com

Free Gift (5 home secrets):>> bit.ly/5homesecrets

FAQs I get ALL THE TIME:

* How do I make the room come together?

* How do I make my room's design feel complete?

* How do I add the finishing touches to make my room look intentional?

* I have all the stuff, now what?

Though different in semantics, all these questions are basically asking the same thing: how do I top it all off? Where do I put the exclamation point to my home design's sentence? 

In today's episode, I'm sharing my system for creating a look that WOWS! You'll definitely want to take notes. AND...if you're looking to get started using this system...you're not going to want to miss the launch of my new course inside my online design school. The course, Bookshelf Styling Guide, is available for ONE week at this introductory offer of $17 (offer expires Oct. 13). Use coupon code: GET-STYLING at checkout. 

Website:>> figandfarmathome.com

NEW course:>> bit.ly/bookstyleguide    Use code: GET-STYLING until 10/13/21 for $10 savings

Facebook group:>> bit.ly/design101group

When you walk into your room does something feel a bit off? Or when it comes time to decorate you are stuck in indecision? Or when you look around your room it doesn't feel cohesive? Sometimes the culprit is sitting right in front of you masquerading as a

BULLY.

Bullies in home design are a real thing. They're elements within your room that take over in a dominating way. Identifying them and remediating them though, is easier than you might think. 

In today's episode we're chatting about what bullies in home design are, how to recognize them and how to take steps toward working them cohesively into your existing home design. 

Links mentioned in show:

Website:>> https://figandfarmathome.com

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

Room Edit:>> https://www.figandfarmathome.com/room-spin

Instagram: @figandfarm

It's Pumpkin Season and pumpkins are showing up EVERYWHERE: mantels, porches, soups and lattes. But when it comes to decorating your home for fall...what if pumpkins aren't your thing? Or what if you want to decorate for fall a different way? In this episode we dive into practical tips that show you how you can add depth, character and a cozy factor to your fall home using your five senses. 

Links mentioned in show:

Community: >> bit.ly/design101group

Website: >> figandfarmathome.com

Best Ever Apple Pie: >> https://www.figandfarmathome.com/post/apple-pie-the-way-mom-used-to-make-it

Does your home feel like it's stuck in a rut? Like the thought of moving to a new home so you can start over again would be better than sprucing up what you already have? In this Fall Home Series we're talking about 5 easy ways you can spruce up your home to see BIG change. Did I mention these ideas are easy? No tearing down walls, no ripping out carpet, no painting walls.

5 easy things

you can do to fall in love with your home again! 

Ready to sell your home or not...these are the top 5 things I would tell my staging clients to work on as they prepared to put their homes on the market. The good news...you don't have to move to do them. You don't have to sell your home in order to reap the benefits!

Community: >> bit.ly/design101group

Website:>> figandfarmathome.com

Part 2 of how to mix old and new! What happens when you have a pristine vintage or antique piece of furniture? Does it mean you have to have a traditional style? 

NO WAY!

You just need to know how to marry old and new. 

In today's episode I teach you how you can begin seeing potential in the way you incorporate vintage or antique furniture into a more modern aesthetic/style and why this style is actually my preferred way of decorating. It creates a storied, curated look and done well, can be absolutely fabulous. 

Links mentioned in show: 

Community: bit.ly/design101group

Instagram: @figandfarm

Website: figandfarmathome.com 

Booking a Room Edit: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/room-spin

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

Can you mix old furniture with the style of today in a way that doesn't mimic the look of Grandma's house from back in the day?

The cliff notes answer: YES. Yes you can. You just need to know all the secrets. 

Before we can learn how to style or incorporate vintage or antique furniture into a modern home, we first need to identify if it's a piece worth working with. What is it's potential? Is it perfect the way it is or is having it in your home bringing you down? Do you feel attachment to it in an unhealthy way and how can we break that attachment? What happens if the piece isn't perfect? Can it be saved or modified?

So many questions. So many answers. And this is only PART ONE! 

Links:

Community: bit.ly/design101group

Painting 101 course: https://design-1012.teachable.com/courses

Website: figandfarmathome.com

Kids are back in school which means their summertime Daily 5 has come to an end. Today I'm chatting about what my Daily 5 summertime system is for my boys that allows me some freedom to get work done without hearing the dreaded, "MOOOOOM...can I have screen time? Now? What about now?" 

I chat about what worked well and what needed to be modified to run more efficiently. Then, I have a realization...

I have a Daily 5 too. It may look a little like self-care or self-love, but it's been in my life before those buzz words were. My Daily 5 leads into a Weekly 5 - these things, when done as a habit help me be the best possible version of myself that I can be. Do you have a Daily 5? 

Links: 

IG @figandfarm

Facebook community: bit.ly/design101group

Email: [email protected]