Decorating Tips and Tricks

Is your house ready for your parents to move in at some point? Will it work for you, as you age? What can you do to prepare for that possibility? We're covering several ways you can prepare your home today. There are 4 ways to support the show and keep the Tips & Tricks coming! Click HERE . The hot topic is [HERE](] https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/g13408658/tea-advent-calendar...

Updating your bathroom is so easy and doesn't require a lot of effort. It's amazing how simple changes can make a big impact. You don't need to rip everything out, just change out a few things like your shower curtain, and add a tissue box cover. Check out the SNL skit about becoming a mom and 'mom decorating' ideas (the bathroom is an ocean) HERE Don't forget to check out our episode on simple up...

Looking for home decor for your home on Amazon? We've got some fabulous finds for fall 2020, and we're sharing them today. These are well-priced as you would expect. Here are our finds. Ceramic Double Gourd lamp HERE Bubble glass bottle HERE French bistro chairs HERE 18 inch rustic wooden candle lantern HERE Kate and Laurel Celia Metal Foldable Round Accent Table HERE Kate and Laurel Lipton Decora...

Whether "farm living is the life" for you or not, you will LOVE our interview with Julie Thomas of Little Farmstead. This episode is packed with decorating tips & advice for any style. The giveaway has ended. Join Julie on Instagram HERE , her blog HERE and on Face Book HERE . Order a copy of Little Farmstead Living HERE . What a wonderful gift! Julie's favorite paint colors are Pointing HERE...

We love Pinterest, and unlike the experts telling us what the trends are, when we look at Pinterest, it can tell us what is trending with real people. Let's dive in. Here are a few of our favorite pins. PINS: One of Kelly's favorite outdoor fall decor pins - click thru to see 19 beautiful doors and porches elegantly decorated. Get inspired HERE. Anita loves this pin about growing your own microgre...

The leaves are falling, and we're ready to have some friends over for dinner. We're sharing our very favorite fall entertaining ideas today, so pull up a chair, and let's dive in. Anita just loves this recipe for pumpkin and chocolate chip bread from Buns in My Oven HERE Dark chocolate pumpkin truffles HERE Baked pumpkin doughnut holes HERE Kelly's recipes HERE Staub pumpkin cocette HERE Vintage l...

It's time! It's everyone's favorite time of year! Get our your pumpkin spice drink and join us on the porch, while we chat about our favorite Fall tips and tricks. See Anita's velvet pumpkins HERE We got our velvet pumpkins HERE As for the very special way to connect with the show ~ become a DTT Tipster! A TIPSTER is someone who records their own tip along with us to be broadcast on an upcoming ep...

Taking care of your home is a form of self care that can really increase your overall happiness. Ramp up your happiness at home with our tips and advice. Happier at home = happier overall. Today we have tips & ideas on transiting from summer to fall, easy fall decor touches, fall scents & products, a few fall recipes and practical fall home mainenance advice. We kick off with the practical...

Today we are looking ahead to the design trends we expect to see & enjoy in the year to come. Get a sneak peek at the trends AND get in on a very special way to connect with the show! We talk about design, color, lifetsyle & more trends. One trend you might not expect is... Well, you'll have to listen in to find out about all the 2021 trends. As for the very special way to connect with the...

Are you ready for a kitchen update? Today we're talking about easy changes you can make to your kitchen, nothing big, nothing expensive. You'd be amazed at how much you'll love your kitchen by making some simple changes. The blog post about updating kitchen cabinet doors using plywood is HERE Our hot topic is - "Is it safe to rent an airbnb during the pandemic?" HERE Our crushes Anita's crush is t...

Today we're addressing the most commonly asked decorating questions. These are questions that we are asked often and questions we see asked on the internet. Let's get started! The first question is do you have to match the wood floor stain to your furniture stain. The short answer is no. Check out our brown furniture episode 277 HERE For the window Shades Anita mentions, they are Bali natural wove...

What are the prior trends that are making a comeback? Turns out there are quite a few. As they say, they're nothing new under the sun. Trends seem to come and go, but when they come back, they are often repackaged with a new name. Here are some of the trends that seem to be back. art deco rattan/wicker/bamboo boho living rooms vintage appliances such as the Smeg fridge from West Elm HERE . Want to...

Schooch on over, we have three new friends at the table ... In this episode you will get to know bloggers ~ Annie of Most Lovely Things , Mary Ann of Classic Casual Home & Cindy of Rough Luxe Lifestyle . As so many of you say ... "listening to DTT is like having coffee ( or wine! ) with your girl friends, who just happen to be great decorators." Well ... you just got 3 more friends! You are go...

We think that 'budget' is a dirty word! Sadly it's part of most everyone's lives, so it's important to know how to work magic on a budget. Listen in to hear our favorite tips for decorating your home on a budget. If you want even more ideas check out these previous episodes on budget decorating HERE and HERE Read HERE for information on the peel & stick tiles Kelly mentioned. Want to paint you...

Now more than ever we need to be happy in our homes! It is your home, so it's important that you are happy, content and enjoy living there. Here are our tips to be content with your home and to make everyday life in your home a joy. Here are our tips to be content with your home and to make everyday life in your home a joy. keep your house tidy keep the clutter at bay keep it picked up start some...

Armed with our formula for creating a styled & meaningful bookcase you will be able to design your shelves with one eye closed & a hand tied behind your back! Fool proof tips & advice for a space that is hard to get right. We start off with a controversy of sorts ... find out which way we land on it! Not just books, but decorative items, photos, slavage pieces, tall, short, medium heig...

Have you considered how your home serves you? Now is the perfect time to assess it and determine is your home serving YOU or are you serving it? The pandemic has altered just about everyone's relationship with their home. Are you a homebody? Feeling a little hemmed in? Thinking your home needs a change or a tweak to make it serve you better? Listen in to all our ideas to enhance your sheltering at...

Do you know your decorating style? Let's talk about several of the popular styles. We think it's important to know a bit about what your particular style is, so you will have some direction when you are shopping for new things. Here are a few of the styles we discussed are COUNTRY FRENCH, SHABBY CHIC, COASTAL, MODERN, CONTEMPORARY, TRADITIONAL, TRANSITIONAL, MINIMALIST, GUSTAVIAN, AND ECLECTIC. Th...

Amy Howard is a leader in DIY paint industry. She is also charming, delightful, full of fabulous tip and our guest today! Amy Howard Home is a well known brand. Today meet the wonderful woman behind the brand, the techniques & the paints we all love. Visit Amy Howard Home HERE to see all the products Amy has in her line and get creative! You can watch Amy in action on her You Tube channel HERE...

If we were working with you, we would suggest you not do some of these things. Often when we work with clients, we suggest they save their money when it comes to some changes. Let us explain. Some things we suggest people avoid are media rooms and gallery walls. Our magazine episode is HERE Hot Topic With their states reopened, summer showhouses move ahead Anita's crushes are these paints - Sherwi...

Trend you won't regret are TRENDS with staying power and those that 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 will stand the test of time. Other episodes we referred to today that you will want to give a listen to are: Natur...

Sleep isn't just something you do at night. It's important to your physical and mental health. That's when your body does most of the healing work, so let's talk today about how to set up your bedroom to get the best sleep possible. Sleep article HERE Blue light glasses HERE Weighted blanket HERE Smart bulbs HERE Plug in Sconce HERE Pillow Spray HERE Muji Diffuser HERE NYC Botanics Calming Oil HER...

Garden Tips & Talk with Stephanie Rose of Garden Therapy. Today Kelly digs deep with Stephanie on all things gardening. This is a not to miss episode whether you are a dedicated gardener or just someone who loves a great story. Check out Stephanie's book Home Apothocary HERE . Garden Alchemy is Stephanie's newest book. It is chockful of garden wisdom & projects. Get your copy HERE . The gi...

We don't want you to have any regrets. If you have ever bought a sofa that won't fit through your door, or painted your walls the exact shade of Pepto-bismol, then you know what I'm talking about. We did the research on trends that people are sad they embraced, and we're dishing today. We don't want anyone to be sad about their decorating decisions. We are talking about trends that you might regre...

Our special guest is an artist, entrepreneur, mother, vintage lover, gardener, cancer slayer and inspiration! We welcome Jill Fagin and are beyond thrilled to be bringing you her story. From acclaimed designer to cancer thriver, Jill will have you laughing, crying, cheering and finding the power in you to face the seemingly insurmountable with determination, courage, style & humor. Explore the...