Decorating Tips and Tricks

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...

The color paint trends for 2021 are a combination of bold tones, some new neutrals and even a few grays thrown in. Colors trends change slightly each year, and you can often see how things might be shifting for the long haul too. Sit back and enjoy this colorful episode about the paint colors that are hot for this year. The Ben Moore color of the year is Aegean Teal. See it HERE . Sherwin Williams...

Make the day special at home for Valentine's Day. We've got lots of easy ideas that will make it fun and delicious. You don't need to go out to enjoy Valentine's Day. It doesn't have to a day just for couples. It's a great day to treat your entire family or your special friends. Check out our ideas for the day. Think out of the vase a unique Valentine floral design by Kelly HERE Valentine table fo...

Looking for some wonderful things for your home at a great price and shipped right to your door? We've got the deals for you!!! We curated the vastness of Amazon for you! These are our favorite Amazon home decor products, winter edition. We have so much fun putting our shopping lists together, and this one was no exception. Lighted birch tree 6 ft tall HERE French laundry basket with linerHERE htt...

Today we are sharing our best must know decorating tips! These are the best of the best tips to make your home beautiful, comfortable & happy. Last days to enter our Design Consult Give Away! In celebration of our birthday we are giving away a design consult to a lucky winner. To enter leave DTT a review on Apple itunes, email us at decoratingtipsandtricks@gmail.com to let is know that you did...

It's the new year, and it's time to get organized! I promise it will help you to get over the post holiday blues and the winter blahs. Seeing your closet all in order will be just what the doctor ordered! We've found several fun organizational items for you. Check out the items below. Bamboo cutlery expandable organizer. See it HERE . Poppin portable laptop desk. See it HERE . Poppin desk organize...

Pull your chair up next to the fire, grab your favorite cup of tea, and settle in for a good read. We've got several books we've found that should entertain you through even the gloomiest of days. We love a good book, and with the yucky weather, I'm so ready to get started with a wonderful page turner. Most of these are design books, but we have a few other gems thrown in! Anita's picks are: A Pla...

Christmas is over, and the Epiphany is today, so if you haven't put up your Christmas decor, you probably are doing it soon. So does your home look a bit depressing and bare? Let's talk about how to boost the mood in your home. Antelope pillows HERE Blue and white celestial embroidered pillows HERE Large botanical artwork HERE Bright colorful rug HERE Blue and yellow plaid rug HERE Pedestal plante...

Happy ( almost ) New Year!! It's time to start thinking of transitioning your decor from Christmas to winter. So quick quick - visit Kelly's house decorated for Christmas. Watch the VIDEO TOUR HERE. Winter is such a peaceful, quiet and beautiful time of year. It's about snuggling in warm blankets, drinking hot cocoa around a fire in the hearth, enjoying time with family and friends. Just because t...

Today the show is jam packed with quick & easy decor refreshers! We hope you are enjoying this extra cozy time at home. Speaking of home, Kelly just released a VIDEO tour of her 2020 Christmas Decor. Click HERE to tour around Kelly's 1886 Victorian home decked out in traditional red & greens. After the decorations come down is the perfect time to look at your house with eyes wide open &amp...

We love taking a look at the trends for next year, and honestly we can't wait for 2020 to be over! Let's a take a look at the home trends for 2021 and you might be surprised by what is coming up in the home decor trends! Check out our episode on updating your bathroom HERE Want to hear more about the 2021 trends? Check out this episode HERE There are 4 ways to support the show and keep the Tips &a...

If you love the European look and gorgeous antiques, you will love this interview with our charming friend Lidy Baars, owner of the online shop French Garden House. Lidy gives advice on adding European flair to your home & tips on shopping flea markets. Join Lidy on her blog, instagram and most definitely have a peek at her stunning shop. The perfect place for special holiday shopping! You can...

Looking for gifts? We've got you covered with our favorite gift ideas, curated from around the web. Anita's Gift List Rose gold bow bracelet from Kate Spade HERE Portable UV-C sanitizer wand HERE Cashmere scarf direct from Scotland HERE Rifle paper air pod case HERE London coloring book HERE Faux fur throw here Pair of hunter boots great price! here Pop on rain clog here Guy degrenne salam teapot...

Real or faux ~ which way to go? Today we not so much debate, but clarify the facts surrounding the real vs faux Christmas tree controversy. The Christmas tree is the centerpiece of holiday decor. Traditions and memories are made under, around & about this holiday focal point. People are often staunch in their opinions of real or faux, but are all the facts clear...? Today we discuss the virtue...

Buying a sofa online can be tricky, so be sure to listen to our tips, so you have no regrets. The bottom line is that you really need to do your research, and be sure you know exactly what dimensions will work in your home, and what the fabric will look like. You'll also want to check reviews and look at home owner photos. Kelly loves her new sofa she bought online recently. She shared it as her c...