Fig & Farm at Home, Budget Decorating, Decor Tips, Decluttering, Home Styling, DIY Decor

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Facebook Marketplace can feel like the Wild West of home decorating—one minute you're spotting the perfect vintage mirror, and the next, you're knee-deep in listings for broken recliners and blurry photos of who-knows-what.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed, unsure, or like you're wasting time scrolling through clutter, this episode is for you.

Today I'm continuing with my Shop Small Summer Series and believe it or not, F...

SUMMER SAVINGS EVENT: JULY 21 - 25

The Summer Savings Deal Week is happening JULY 21- 25 at fig & farm (at home)! Mark your calendar for this 5 day flash sale event!

Here's how it works:  1. Become a Design Bestie by getting on my email list. Subscribe at: https://bit.ly/designbestie

2. The Deal Week preview catalog will be delivered to your email tomorrow, July 18

3. Each day starting Monday,...

Hey friend!  On one of the biggest shopping days of the year, let’s take a different approach—one that supports small businesses, saves money, and adds soul to your space. In this episode of fig & farm (at home), I’m sharing my best tips for how to shop flea markets and vintage shows like a pro. Whether you're a first-time market-goer or a seasoned thrifter, you’ll learn practical, respectful, and budget-friendly strategies fo...

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Let’s be honest—Amazon is fast. Target has everything. And when you’re juggling work, errands, dinner, and kids running in and out of the house all day, convenience feels like the biggest win.

But what if that convenience is quietly costing you more than just a few extra dollars?

In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 eye-opening reasons why shopping small is actually worth it—even for the busiest moms. We’re diving into the...

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Is your home still wearing its winter coat? If your space is feeling heavy, dark, or just a little “meh,” this episode is for you. Summer is the perfect time to refresh your home with small, simple changes that make a big impact—and you don’t need to buy all new decor or follow every design trend to do it.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing 10 easy summer decorating ideas that will help you lighten, brighten, and cozy up y...

Is your home starting to feel a little tired, stuck, or even… cheap? You’re not alone—and the good news is, it’s not about needing a full renovation or designer budget. It’s often just a few outdated elements holding you back from the cozy, stylish home you really want.

In this episode, we’re diving into six common decorating choices that could be unintentionally aging your space—and how to fix each one with simple, budget-friendly...

Hey friend!  This little 'radio show' (you'll hear more about that on the podcast) is celebrating 4 years and that means I want to GIVE you something to celebrate!!  Please take a moment to leave the show a 5* review...doing so allows other women just like you to find the show!  Wondering how to leave a review? It's easy:  1. Find fig & farm (at home) on Apple Podcast  2. Click on the show 3. Scroll about half way down 4. S...

Hi friend!  Are you tired of tripping over the pile of shoes or backpacks that inevitably pile up near the front door or spill out of the laundry room? Do you constantly get bogged down by the endless pile of papers that accumulate on your kitchen countertops? Do you wonder why you can't ever find the thing that you're certain you already owned?  It might not be a MESSY or an ORGANIZING problem...it might be a SYSTEM problem. 

In...

Hey friend, If you love the charm of traditional farmhouse style but crave somet...

Decorating your home shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. But if you’re constantly...

Are you endlessly pinning, scrolling, and watching decorating videos—but your home...

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Did you know that multiple studies have shown a direct correlation bet...

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Sometimes we are in different seasons of decorating. Sometimes we're in an active sprint - actively painting, re-tiling or choosing large pieces of furniture before a specific deadline. Other times we're at a much slower pace - absorbing information and gathering inspiration, while simultaneously making a plan.

But then there's the third place you could be in and if truth be told, this one is the one that stops most ...

Hey friend! Do you ever wonder how to create a home that reflects you, looks cohesive and one that you're proud of? Want to know the secret? It all starts by learning your personal style, or aesthetic. It's the foundation and key to helping you: * get out of overwhelm * make confident decisions * feeling less frustrated and confused * save money while home decorating Missed out on the Better Than Basics Bootcamp? Don't wait f...

Hey friend! Have you ever wondered how designers get scale and proportion 'just right?' Or you've thought - they were born with great spatial awareness so they must be innately good at seeing a room and feeling if it's 'off' or 'perfect.' The real design secret: it comes down to math!

In today's episode I'm sharing a bit of history about the ancient, from nature, math sequence that inspires many industries, home design included...

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Are you constantly overwhelmed by too many decorating decisions or frustrated by the amount of choices you have for any given thing:

pillows

artwork

throw blankets

paint

tile

You name it...there seems to be a million and one choices you can make, so how do you simplify? That's what we're talking about in today's episode.

5 ways you can simplify the sometimes overwhelming choices

1. Know your design style

2. Audit yo...

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Are you oozing with ideas and overloaded by inspiration for your home, but you lack the time to implement and execute? The truth is - we all have the same 24 hours in a day. The other truth is - we, as busy mamas, juggle a lot and hold so many plates and wear so many hats on any given day it should be illegal. So how do we carve out any significant amount of time into our already busy schedules to make room for things t...

Hey friend! Are you sick and tired of stuff making the decisions around your home? "Where should we eat dinner?" (says STUFF all over the dining table) "No space here to play the game." (says STUFF all over the coffee table) "Spend more money on groceries." (says STUFF that engulfed all your grocery coupons and now you can't find them)

STUFF rules the day in too many ways and it's time to take your homes back - creating space...

Hey friend! I love Amazon just as much as the next guy, but sometime the "I want it yesterday" mentality can distract us from the goals we have for decorating a more cohesive, unified looking home.

In today's episode I'm teaching you about the concept of SLOW DECORATING - what it is, why it's beneficial and how to do it. HINT...if you haven't yet registered for the Better Than Basics Bootcamp and you are wanting to decorate with...