Decorating Tips and Tricks

This is the perfect time to look at your house with eyes wide open & implement some quick & inexpensive refreshes! We all get blinded to what is around us as we see it everyday. Look with intention and shake things up a bit for a new fresher look! Use this to revive house plants. Click HERE . A look at fresh fauxs HERE . Isn't it a pleasure to get new towels? These are lovely HERE . DTT de...

There are 5 versatile 'MUST HAVE' pieces that will work in most any room, in most any house. We're covering each item, why you need it, and where to buy it. Take a listen and let us know if we missed anything. The first item we are covering today is an ottoman or bench. Moneta Solid Wood Bench HERE Cheetah print ottoman HERE Storage bench Various fabrics HERE The second item is a dresser. Coffey 6...

A well-designed room is easy to create and there are some simple steps you can follow to make it happen. These steps work for any style and just about any room. Follow the steps and take the guesswork out of it. WATCH Kelly's lastest VIDEO HERE It is includes a tour of her front porch decorated for fall and lots of the Fall Finds Under $50 that we shared in this epsiode HERE. DTT defines the term...

Miss Mustard Seed herself, Marian Parsons, is with us today sharing her tips for success and decorating. She's done everything from decorative painting to making slipcovers, she's a successful book author, she has her own line of milk paint, and her artwork has been sold many places online. You can find Marian at her website MISS MUSTARD SEED HERE She's also on Instagram HERE Listen to Marian's po...

Listen & learn how to be happier at home. We all want to be happier, and did you know that your home can go a long way to helping you feel happier? We want you to walk into a room with fresh eyes, and to see, really see what is in the room and how it is making your feel. Do you avoid being home? Do you dread walking in the door? You experience a room with your senses. Today DTT defines 'Bonded...

This week we're teaching you how to decorate your entry like a design pro. The entryway is so important because you only get one chance to make a first impression. Find out what your entry needs. Because our 'decorate like a pro' episode was so popular, we're making this a series! This week we're tackling the entryway. I Here's a great side table you can use in your foyer. It's the Aleyska 63 inch...

We've got our favorite fall finds under $50 in this week's episode. Can you already smell the pumpkin spice? Get out your sweaters and start up the fire pit, it's time. Here they are. Gold Metallic Pumpkin from Grandin Road HERE Wheat Stack from Ballard Designs HERE Velvet Ribbon from Ballard Designs HERE Black and White Check Door Mat from Amazon HERE Velvet Pillow Cover from Ballard Designs HERE...

Less is definitely more - more style, more curated, more enjoyment. Today we teach you how to increase your style but reducing your stuff! A few of the key points from today's episode - A house overflowing with stuff (even good stuff) can be stressful. Don't buy stuff just because it's cheap and on trend. Steer clear of trends unless they really speak to you. Collect things you love Don't buy thin...

Our game changing DIY updates for less than $100 are inexpensive ways to seriously spruce up your home! Below are a few of our ideas mentioned in the episode, but you must listen for ALL the ideas, inspiration & details.. make a wall shelf with corbels convert a closet into a built-in home office replace the knobs in your kitchen paint your front door Anita mentioned her #DIYfail with her new...

It is said that design is in the details. Well, we think it is everywhere big & small, ... but the details definitely separate a nice room from a fabulous room. Details give personality, charm & style to your decor. Today we give you several simple ideas for adding details that will easily make your rooms fabulous! Use Kelly's idea for hanging mirrors or art. Hardware can be a wonderful de...

We all want a timeless look that will look fantastic for a long time, so today let's talk about what you can do to create a look that transcends time. One of the best tips is to avoid trends that can date your home. If something is super hot and super popular today, it probably won't stand the test of time. We suggest you hone your very own signature style that you love. Then you buy things that a...

Oh boy, we've seen a lot, and we hate to see people make decisions they will be sad about later. There are many mistakes that are easy to avoid, and we'll be talking about those today. Let us explain. Some things we suggest people avoid are media rooms and gallery walls. Our magazine episode is HERE Our IG feature today is Victoria Magazine HERE Anita's crushes are these paints - Sherwin Williams...

Some trends fade quickly away, while others have serious staying power. Today we're talking about those trends that we expect to stick around for the long haul. These trends will become classics. Learn from us the trends that will be and are unregret-able. We list & talk about several today. Listen to see if you have no regrets and what you will want to add to your home and be confident it wil...

We want you to create or hone your own signature style! Do you already have a signature style! Let's talk about refining it. Don't have one yet? Let's talk about getting started. It's all about creativity, expressing your personality and having fun. It's fine to copy things you like, but try to add your own spin on it, to make it your own. Check out Anita's signature style in her Instagram feed HE...

We love a party, and a summertime party is twice as nice. We've got tips for hosting a summer party with links to our favorite products to help you to be the hostess with the mostess. IKEA folding chairs HERE Fun shaped ice cube trays HERE Refreshing & pretty Rose Spritzer HERE Easy party food - Kelly’s assembly only caprices skewers HERE Fun and gorgeous floral ice bowl how-to video HERE Eleg...

Today we're sharing our list of the ten must have DECOR ELEMENTS every room needs. Do you have all you need? Listen in and find out! RUGS Blue trellis rug (Anita owns this one) HERE Traditional Persian style rug but it's blue and green HERE MIRRORS Trumeau HERE San Marco HERE TRAYS Gold aluminum tray HERE Blue marbelized trays hERE ORIGINAL ARTWORK Kristina Sellars art HERE Use the code CRUSH for...

Decorate like the pros do - living room is edition, is all about this public room in your home. Listen and get all the tips & tricks to make this very forward facing room FABULOUS! When picking out artwork for your room, use the tips from this episode HERE Selecting a rug? Listen HERE So many lamp choices! Listen to this episode on choosing lamps HERE We've got tips on how to deal with all of...

Is something making your house look cheap? Listen and find out!  It's not about how much money you spend, but about paying attention to what you invest in and the details. Today we talk about things you can do to make sure your home looks 'high end'. Listen in to get our tips. They are easy to incorporate into your home. We mentioned our episode on where to find artwork. Listen to the episode HERE...

Learn all about slow style and why you might want it in your home with our guest today, Zandra from the Little Yellow Couch podcast. She was so interesting, and has lots to say about creating your own style. Anita was on the Little Yellow Couch podcast, listen HERE Learn more about slow style HERE You can take Zandra's quiz to find out what your style is. Take the quiz HERE Check out Zandra's podc...

Don't be left out in the cold ... we re here to fill you in on all the HOT design style trends. Listen in ! There are some new design styles that are heating up, and if you haven't heard about some of these yet, you probably will. But there's no need to wait, we here to spill the beans now, so you'll know what is coming. If you are a minimalist or a maximalist, there's something here for you. The...

Is your bathroom on trend? We'll give you the latest information on what's hot this year and what we expect to be hot going forward. Be sure to listen before you spend money on a bathroom remodel. There's so much new to the bathroom scene, and we're telling you what we really think. Let's discuss smart toilets, floating vanites, and so much more!! Concrete & fiber free standing tub. See it HER...

Listen to avoid costly renovation mistakes in the kitchen! We all know the kitchen is such an important part of your home and a place that you can spend a lot of money. Get it all right with our tips and advice. The kitchen is such an important part of your house and a place that you can really spend a lot of money. Whether you are looking to renovate or just do a decorating refresh, we want you t...

Developing your own signature color palette is crucial to creating a beautiful home that speaks to you. Today we discuss exactly how to do that. Having a signature palette will make your home decor cohesive. It helps too when you want to move things from one room to another, and it makes it easier when you are shopping for decor. We mentioned the episode about china cabinets. Take a listen if you...

Talking all things home, expert thrifting tips and transformation ideas with HGTV's Marianne Canada! You'll learn & laugh when you join in to hear this lively conversation. Another awesome conversation - Listen to Kelly's interview on HGTV Obsessed podcast HERE . You can find Marianne in all these places: HGTV Obsessed Podcast - HERE HGTV Handmade on YouTube - HERE On Instagram - HERE Marianne...

Details really make the difference in a room. Today we share easy, inspired ideas to take your rooms from nice to fabulous. Listen in and up your decorating game! Exciting news! Kelly was interviewed on the new HGTV podcast! Listen to Kelly's interview on the HGTV Obsessed podcast. HERE. Stack of decor books Kelly recommends: Soul of the Home by Tara Shaw HERE . I am Invincible by Norma Kamali HER...