352 // What I Wish I Knew Before Decorating My First Home: 3 Mistakes to Avoid

We all have those “What was I thinking?!” moments when we look back at how we decorated our first home—and today I’m pulling back the curtain on mine. In this episode, I’m sharing the top 3 mistakes I made when I first started decorating—and how you can avoid falling into the same traps.

From ignoring the foundation of the space (hello, clashing wood tones) to rushing through the process without a plan, these missteps cost me time, money, and confidence. I’ll also be talking about something so many of us skip: decluttering before decorating—and how buying storage solutions too soon can actually make things worse.

If you're decorating your first home—or you feel like you're still trying to get it right even after years—this episode will help you pause, rethink, and decorate with purpose.

What you’ll learn:

✨ Why your floors and wood tones matter more than you think

✨ The cost of decorating without a plan or palette

✨ What to do before you buy baskets, bins, or organizers

This episode is for you if:

— You feel like your home still doesn’t feel “right”

— You’ve made purchases you regret

— You’re starting fresh and want to avoid costly mistakes

Grab your coffee and let’s talk real decorating lessons—so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and a plan.

✨✨ ANNOUNCEMENT ✨✨

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You'll learn: 

✨ How to identify your design style

✨ The fundamentals of creating a cohesive looking home

✨ The basics of where to start in decorating your home

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