Decorating Tips and Tricks

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...

Learn what features you can enjoy now and expect a nice return on when, and if, you sell your house. We discuss not only what potential buyers are looking for now, but even more importantly, features you might want to live with before you call a realtor. Like the title says "LIVE WELL _then _SELL OVER ASK"! Some features we wholeheartedly agree will make your home more attractive to buyers, others...

Recently we covered a hot topic on how well designer items would do selling on Amazon. This led to a personal challenge to find gorgeous home decor items we loved, but with one caveat. They had to be available on Amazon. Challenge accepted! Here's our list of beautiful things for your home, all available on Amazon. Anita's favorites are Safavieh Aspen red and green rug HERE Safavieh micro loop col...

We had so much more to say after last week's MUST KNOW DECORATING TIPS episode that we had to record a part 2! This part 2, unlike many sequels, is just as great as part 1 - maybe even better! Today we annouce the book give away winner! Listen in to hear who won a signed copy of "My Creative Space" by Donald Rattner. If you are the lucky one email us at decoratingtipsandtricks@gmail.com and give u...

Today we are covering our very favorite must know decorating tips! These are the best of the best tips to make your home beautiful, comfortable & happy. Some of the key TIPS are: Consider the big picture before you start decorating Take a photo of the room before you start. It will reveal truths your eyes might be ignoring. Remember Function trumps style Go bold in small spaces Use unmatched c...

Today we talk about romancing your home. Or better yet, decorating your home so it romances you! We have ideas that push the envelope of what might be typically considered ‘romantic’ and those that clearly fall into that category. Each item will add a delightful touch to your home and in turn make you feel wonderful. That sounds pretty romantic doesn’t it? And today isn’t all hearts and flowers, y...

Today we help you learn to be your most creative self! This episode is filled with tips/advice on cultivating your creativity. We also have a give away of a signed book that is all about fostering creativity in the way you design & decorate your home. Listen in to learn how to easily enter to win a signed copy of My Creative Space by Donald Rattner. Also click on the Venus et Fleur box to the...

This episode is all about finding the inexpensive version of some high end looks. We accepted the challenge of getting the look for less. First we selected some high end items for your home, then we scoured the internet to find less expensive versions of each item. Anita picks are below. The high end dresser is HERE The low end version is HERE The high end mirror is HERE The low end mirror is HERE...

And it's our birthday on Friday!!! That's right, we share a birthday, so we're celebrating this week. Ok, let's spark up the episode topic - fireplace ideas & inspiration. Hearth, surround, mantle, firebox and more we have suggestions and advice for every aspect of your fireplace. We even have a source to add a fireplace without the need of ANY traditional elements like a chimney, flue etc. Ha...

We are making some new decor moves to be spot on for the new year. You should too! Listen in to hear how you can incorporate some of the tempting trends ahead. Listen to our 2020 Trend Forecast episode and then start making some new decor moves to be in step for 2020. Listen HERE . Down size if that feels right for you. Now is the time to go smaller and make those fewwer square feet absolutely fab...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! While we ponder & plan all the possibilities for 2020, today we dwell in the practicality. The things you should do right now to prepare your home to be a well oiled machine for 2020. Doing these things saves you time, $$, space & energy. Leaving more of all that for the possibility part! We participate in the Amazon Associate program so we may receive a small fee if you...

It's round about the time to start putting away the Christmas decor. Some feel their homes look bare now, while others love the clean slate, and minimalist look that January brings. No matter which side of the fence you sit on, we're talking about things you can do to transition your home from the holidays to a winter look. Greenery, pine cones, cozy touches & metallics work well all thru the...

Let's talk about lessons that will make you a better decorator. We love learning, and sharing all we have learned about making your home beautiful. Here are some of our favorite lessons. Take a picture of the room first. When you look at the photo, you'll notice things you didn't notice standing in the room. And then as you make changes you'll have a before photo. Be sure to take a photo after you...

It's time to start thinking of transitioning your decor from Christmas to winter. 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 the holidays will soon be over, doesn't mean that the fun has to stop. We participate in the Amazon Associate program...

Best of: Creating Cozy Cozy is so inviting anytime of the year, but especially when the temperature dips & the calendar turns to the holidays. We have some easy tips & suggestions for creating cozy in your house, along with some specific decor items that can instantly transfrom a room with cozy. We participate in the Amazon Associate program so we may receive a small fee if you purchase th...