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

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 It’s often just a few outdated elements holding you back from the cozy, stylish home you really want.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. 

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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...

Hey friend! Do you ever wonder which items you should splurge on (and which to save) when you're decorating or furnishing your home? This common question is something we're talking about in today's epsiode. What home decorating items should I splurge on and which should I save money on?

Saving and splurging is all based off of personal finances, priorities, need, design style/personal preference, but how I base my decisions cu...

Hey friend! Have you ever wondered what it's like to take a peek behind the scenes - getting a sneak peek of how things run or a closer look at the inner workings?

That's what today's podcast is about. You are getting a sneak peek at what group coaching looks like inside The Collective! The women I meet with monthly are amazing, inspiring and ACTION takers! It's been so much fun to watch the progress unfold these past six months...

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So you're ready for a little update or refreshing your space and you don't have a large budget? Using what you already have is easier than you might think, but knowing how to use it can require a bit of imagination.

In today's episode I'm sharing my 5 Rs - a strategy I use when I'm ready for a fresh new look in my home that doesn't require an expensive bill or putting items on credit.

5 Rs or updating or refreshing...

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You've heard the phrases: 

"Home is where the heart is."

"There's no place like home."

"Home is a feeling." TRUE...all of that. But home has a backdrop, a landscape to the heart and home definitely has a feeling. How you feel about your home is shrouded in every memory - those that provoke laughter or tears. If you don't like the backdrop to those memories: frustration, overwhelm, disarray, disorganization, chaos, ...

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Listener, Gabrielle, wrote in about her dining room. She loves everything about it except her dining table, chairs and area rug. She's feeling lost and confused with which decisions she should make to ensure her room is cohesive. And the best part? She included pictures!!! If you'd like to see this beautiful dining room along with the advice I'm sharing here, join us inside The Collective where you receive: 

* weekly v...