Decorating Tips and Tricks

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...

Let's freshen up our homes and let's do it for free! Well it's almost all free. I think Kelly cheated on one of her items! You'll be amazed how much these simple tips will transform your house into a home you love. Our Instagram feature for today is HOUSE AND GARDEN UK HERE Kelly's crush is an interview with the world reknowned gardener Monty Don! You will love him even more after listening HERE ....

Today we are putting SPRING in your decor. From simple re-freshes to items to add and DIYs to create we share lots & lots of ideas and inspiration with you! Watch Kelly's "Spring Decor Ideas" video HERE . Watch Kelly's video with details/tutorials for 5 fabulous spring decor ideas. Watch HERE . Budding branches are hallmarks of spring. Listen in to learn how to cut some from your own garden. Y...

Craving some color & pattern? Imagine your walls covered in classic patterns that evoke beauty & style and imagine that you can DIY your way to this look in a few hours. Make that imagining reality with a fantastic new product! Kelly talks with the creator & CEO of Pasted Paper and shares her bathroom transformation using the easy to manage sheets. Visit the Pasted Paper site HERE . Ge...

We love Country French style because it's such a cross between elegance, sophistication, and casual style. It's a mix of rustic with refined, and it works with many different styles. We'll describe the style today, give you sources for inspiration, and suggest specific pieces for your home. The French Needle is HERE We covered The English Country Look HERE Check out Anita's blog CEDAR HILL FARMHOU...

One of the most popular features of our podcast are the crushes we include in each episode. Today we're covering some of our favorite home related crushes. The "crushes" we include each episode can be anything from a favorte candle to a treasured night shirt or even a podcast or IG account that we enjoy, but today, it's all home related crushes. Let's get started! All-Purpose Epoxy Repair Putty St...

We all have a budget, and it's so hard to stick to it. Today we're talking about how to not blow your budget, and we've got some of our favorite tips to share. Staying on budget means that you need to think about the long haul, and not about instant gratification. Sometimes you have to wait for that special thing. Don't fall into the trap of buying filler pieces that you don't don't really like. I...

It's spring and that means everyone is ready to go outdoors and enjoy the weather. Is your patio or porch ready? Today we are covering lots of ideas for getting your porch ready to enjoy the warmer weather. You'll be all set for entertaining, but don't wait until company is coming to go enjoy it. Grab that glass of something delicious and head out there! As with an indoor room, we always suggest y...

Decorating is so easy, if you know the do's and don'ts. We're covering our favorite of each in rapid fire today. Pay attention, better yet, grab a pen & paper & take notes! The hot topic is HERE Anita's crush is this gorgeous custom designed 3-ring binder from ZAZZLE HERE Kelly's crush is the book, The Last Garden in England - get it HERE . Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We d...

Learn how to get the look & feel of English Country Style in your home. This cozy and inviting decorating style is timeless, classic and easy to achieve with our tips & tricks. Listen in as we discuss the hallmarks of the look, give tips & advice on what to add to your home to get the look and share gorgeous resources for you to enjoy. Oh how we LOVE this decorating style! To get the l...

Hot picks that will make your kitchen fabulous! You spend so much time in the kitchen, let's make it not just functional, but FABULOUS. Today we share our hot picks for your kitchen ~ spring edition. Many of these items we have used in our own homes. If you have a difficult time deciding between function and fabulous in the kitchen? Our hot picks will give you both! Pioneer Woman Jadite 10-inch do...

Decorating Mistakes - learn to spot, avoid & fix them. From furniture placement to color, flow and much more. We cover so much today - take notes, look around your house. Are you making any of these mistakes? Don't fret if you are most are an easy fix & we tell you how! We cover so much in this epsiode - from making a plan for decorating to nitty gritty details. Anita is loving a pillow th...