Decorating Tips and Tricks

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...

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...