Decorating Tips and Tricks

We have so many outSTANDing night stand ideas for you today! Thinking beyond the traditional, often expensive & dull bedside tables. ...And we have a new feature on DTT that will put the focus on YOU! We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites...

The Decor trends for 2018 Spring and Summer are here and they are exciting!! What's hot and what's not? Let's talk about what we're seeing on the horizon, what we like and what we'll pass on. What's hot? Tropical prints Pineapples Bold color Botanicals Gold accents Ice cream colors Linen and velvet Burnt yellow Anita shares some fresh ideas for adding spring touches to your home HERE Yvonne shares...

Your back splash is functional because it protects the wall, but it's also decorative. Having a back splash you don't like is no fun, since it covers such a large area. Listen to our ideas for things you can use as a back splash. You can find information about Anita's crackled tile back splash here We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program...

We LOVE your questions, tips, photos & contributions to our DTT community. Where would be without you ~ talking to ourselves thats where! So glad you are out there & that you let us know. We answered a bunch of great questions in this episode...if your question didn't get addressed this time stay tuned we are hosting another Listener Question episode real soon! We are a participant in the...

Have you ever thought of downsizing? I have! There's no sign that we'll be empty-nesters any time soon, so we can't just yet, but I do think about downsizing at some time. Listen to our tips on how to do it in style. Downsizing is nice since smaller homes tend to be less expensive and they also tend to feel more cozy. For Bunk beds at Restoration Hardware HERE We are a participant in the Amazon Se...

Has your home ever been in a rut? Or is your home in a rut right now? Today we are giving you practical tips and lots of advice about how to get your home out of a rut! Let's get out of that rut and on the road to great decor!!!! If you need some inspiration get out of your home. Sometimes we are too close to our home and we can get tired of it! GO out for an afternoon and refresh your attitude! A...

Come on and lite my fire! We want to lite your fire with ideas & inspiration on fixing up your fireplace. From a major overhaul to cosmetic tweaks we have lots to share. Add a wider plank of wood with a nice beveled edge to an exiting mantle to make it wider. Check out a post Yvonne did on her fireplace HERE . We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate adv...

The bed is usually the focal point of any bedroom, so what you put on the wall above your bed is important. Your eye will go to the bed and whatever is above the bed. The good news is that there are so many different things you can use there. And here's an idea. You can use nothing above the bed. If that doesn't work for you, there are a ton of ideas here. plaque over bed HERE Kelly's plug in scon...

Even neutral girls like us crave a bit of color now & again! How about you? Pop of red, blue, pink, green, yellow...perhaps? But how to add it in without taking the space over with color. Add color in large accessories - spray paint a wooden coffee table for a wow of color. How about tossing a colorful throw over the back of your sofa? Kelly loves the idea of painting the ceiling a pop of colo...

Luxury today means something very different than it did 20, even 10 years ago. Listen in and find out if you agree on the 'new' definition/reality of luxury. It really is the little things - small everyday luxuries that make you & your home feel special. What are your everyday luxuries? If you aren't treating yourself to any - then you really need to listen closely! Satin pillowcases are not o...

When you have older furniture, how do you know if you should repair furniture or get rid of it? How about upholstery? Should you recover your chair or buy a new one? We're discussing all that and more. We talked about slipcovers HERE To see Yvonne's drop cloth slipcover for a bench HERE We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to...

It's that time of the year that the Easter bunny is hopping down the bunny trail to your house. We're talking about getting your table ready for your guests. We're sharing our favorite Easter table ideas today. You can see Anita's Easter table featuring some gorgeous pink Tulips HERE You can see Kelly's Easter table HERE Check out Yvonne's Easter table with her peach Fire King Lustre dishes HERE C...

Learn how to make your kitchen more beautiful by simply shopping your house. This is not just a utilitarian room. Your kitchen should flow along with the look & feel of the rest of your home. We have SO many inexpensive ideas to create fabulous ambiance in this well used space. Re-think your kitchen - add some personality & decor. Shop your house to do it... Add a lamp. Add a rug. Add a ch...

It's time to start thinking about adding some spring touches to your home. It will boost your mood and help you to lean into the upcoming season. And really, who isn't ready for spring by this time every year? These are some of our favorite ideas and they are all under $25. There might be a few ideas that are a bit more, but we really tried to keep it under our limit. You can see Anita's Easter ta...

Does your home have an old soul? What do we mean? We are talking about how to add items to your home that have a timeworn look. We love a little chippy, a little vintage, a little bit of antiques! A little bit of "soul" goes a long long way!  Mixing new and older things give our homes a distinct soul.  Here are a few of our favorite ways to incorporate an old soul into your home... an old piece of...

Oh yeah we want it beautiful, but HEALTHY too! A healthy home is so important not only to avoid germs, but moreover for the functioning of your house. Listen in for lots of great tips & advice. Yvonne uses organic Thieves from Young Living to clean all her surfaces. Have you tried it? Have a look HERE to learn all about it. Use only stainless steel or cast iron pots & pans. Non-stick relea...

Let's do a living room refresh for 2018! Take a look at your living room and see what you need to get it ready for the new year. It's a great time to assess your living room and do a few tweaks. Here are some things you can do to give it a refresh. Add color Add a slipcover Clean furniture if needed Change out your lamp shades Layer your rugs Rotate things from one room to another Add a plant Chan...

We have a question for you. Answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. What is your favorite statement piece in your home? Were you able to answer right away? Or did you have to really think about it? A statement piece is something in a room that draws your eye to it and makes the rest of the room look gorgeous! It can be both bold and obvious or it can be subtle and alluring! Anita like...

Happy Valentine's Day!! Thanks for sharing a piece of it with us. Today we are talking about how to get sofa arrangements right. ( A Valentine's Day smooch on the sofa later - arrange it first! ) Lots of concrete, actionable tips for making this major piece of furniture work better. BUT...first we announce the winner of our DTT One Year Anniversary consult chat with us. Listen in to hear if you ar...

Blue and white is such an iconic look. It looks great with virtually any design style and it has almost always been popular. You can add blue and white to your home is so many ways. Here are a few ways to do it. porcelain pieces plates bedding paint fabric Be careful if you use navy and blue, since it can appear nautical. Anita loves duck egg blue. Yvonne points out it is not a true blue, but it's...

Between the three of us, we have probably made almost any decorating mistake you can make. Nothing schools a decorator better than a few whoppers! The good thing about this podcast is we can make the mistakes for you and live to tell you what not to do! Today we are talking about AVOID THESE DECORATING MISTAKES! We can all agree about not cluttering up our refrigerators. I know we might get some b...

Today is such a fun episode! We know you like hearing about trends, so today we are talking about trends that are O-U-T for 2018! Some we agree on and some we don't. Some we are ushering onto the boat out of port and others we are holding onto for sure. Bye bye rose gold. But millennial pink is here, for now anyway. TTFN trendy open shelving. Shiplap - has the boat left the port? Find out...! Pale...

What do designers notice first when they walk into a room? We're talking about the things designers (or decorating enthusiasts) notice when they walk into your home. Personally we love to see how other people decorate their homes. We are always on the lookout for new ideas. Yvonne is still talking about how gorgeous Amy Howard's home is. (This is a home she owned in 2015.) Yvonne and Anita were in...

IT'S OUR 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE!!!!! Can you believe it? Today is our one year anniversary episode! Wow, how time flies when we are having fun! We absolutely love the community we have created with you! Click HERE add your email and you will be entered to win! The winner will be chosen at random and announced during the Valentine's Day episode, as well as notified by email. Good luck! We are d...

We think it should be called "HERstory" not history .... the history of the profession of interior design and decorating was launched by two fascinating women...well, actually three! We go back a bit further, then share lots of info about these movers & shakers in the design world. We think you'll find it all as interesting as we do - and you'll wow 'em at your next cocktail party with these t...