Decorating Tips and Tricks

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...

It's not the devil that is in the details, but that's where the design is! Transform your room with details that you can add so easily. All of these items can be found online. Anita's favorites are below. The pillow shop on etsy is HERE The wallpaper is HERE The faux fiddle leaf ficus plant is HERE The mirror is HERE The travel poster is HERE The tablecloth is HERE Kelly's favorites are below. The...

Creating a beautiful, inviting outdoor space is always a great idea and now it is essential. No matter the size of your outdoor space you can design it to live large. Take our tips, go outside and make a magical space to enjoy now & all summer long. Consider the layout of your space & create some designated area. Create a vista through an arch or gate, add a path & add height to your y...

We may be stuck at home, but that doesn't mean we can't get some shopping done! Let's support some fabulous small shops. All of the shops featured have an online store where you can shop from home. Ikea meatball recipe is HERE Links to online stores we mentioned are below. Mr Holmes Bakehouse HERE Dovecote HERE Cactus Lounge HERE Recipe Tea Towel HERE French Garden Home HERE Weezie HERE Stoffer Ho...

How are you doing? Today we discuss how to be happy & productive at home. This episode comes in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. So our topic is certainly timely. What we share will be useful and hopefully a welcome relief from all the bad news. Kelly talks about an article in the Atlantic on the science & art of happy. Read it HERE . Learn about Captain Tom Moore and watch his final la...

It's wonderful to be able to buy home decor items from your home and have them shipped there often for free. If you are stuck at home during the current pandemic, then that's the only way to buy things for your home. These are some of our favorite home decor products, and these are all great buys! The college online event Kelly mentioned is HERE Anita's Amazon picks are below Agate bookends from B...

What a perfect time to embrace the perfectly imperfect! Today we explore the concept of Wabi Sabi as a trend, attitude & approach. Wabi Sabi goes deeper than just being chill. It is an an attitude & approach to living that dates back to ancient times. In recent years the term has crept into the home deocr venacular. Today we discuss what it mean to approach life & home in a Wabi Sabi w...

Want to get that fabulous Collected look? We're offering our best tips and we have a special fun guest today on the show, and a giveaway. Our guest today is Amy Azzarito, the author of The Elements of a Home, Curious Histories behind Everyday Household Objects, from Pillows to Forks Find the Jersey Ice Cream Company IG account HERE Check out Amy's book The Elements of a Home HERE . Our hot topic i...

Our current global situation is taking being a homebody to a whole other level to say the least. Today we are bringing you ideas to keep you inspired, busy & happy. From house projects to other podcasts to enjoy. In addition, we have wonderful give away! (If you are listening to this episode months or years later ... it was recorded during the spring 2020 Corona virus pandemic. Surreal times f...

Let's make all the right moves to get your home arranged perfectly for you! It's all about balance, scale, symmetry, focal points, zones, and we're talking about all of it. Anita's sliders are HERE That Ballard urn Kelly found is HERE . Our Hot Topic is The Best in Show from the 2020 Paris Design Fair HERE Anita is crushing on Masterpiece's Beecham House HERE Watch the fun movie Bend it Like Beckh...

First & foremost we hope that you are safe & cozy at home during this surreal time in our collective history. Now more than ever our homes are our sanctuaries. We hope this episode & any you listen to during this trying time is a respite from the news of the day. Enjoy ... Re-think cheap & easy! We have so many inexpensive & simple decorating ideas for you today that you will l...

Spring is almost here and it's time to get your house ready for Spring. Sure it's time for spring cleaning, but it also the time to refresh your decor. We're sharing what our favorite spring things to do to our homes and some specific products. Kelly loves these items Chintz napkins HERE Green linen table runner HERE Nest HERE White garden stool HERE Vintage gardening books HERE Our hot topic is h...