Decorating Tips and Tricks

When we see images on pinterest and instagram, it can be a wonderful inspiration for future projects, we get ideas but there's a dark side to the social media. Sometimes we begin to hate our houses because they don't measure up. 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 new...

Are you feeling it? Spring is here! Today we are putting SPRING in your decor. From simple re-freshes to items to add and DIYs to create we loads of ideas and inspiration for you! 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. You make make some faux buddin...

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 Here are the links to specific products mentioned in...

Finding the right wall decor is a challenge. We know you think so too as we have gotten many requests for help in this department. So today we are sharing many sources for beautiful, unique, meaningful wall decor. Let's get right to it: Marian Parsons aka Miss Mustard seed has turned her talents to painting on canvas and we are thrilled. Her work is truly beautiful and so well prices. You can purc...

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. Co...

Home hardware is the unsung hero of decor. If design is in the details ~ it is surely in the hardware you choose. The right hardware, whether knobs, pulls, handles and hinges can complete your look. Today we talk all about the best hardware to choose, the new trends in finishes and we have a fantastic $250 give away. Updating your home hardware is a terrific, inexpensive way to upgrade kitchen cab...

We have something complementary for you today ... a lesson in COMPLEMENTARY colors and how to use them to your advantage in your decorating. Blue - Orange Yellow - Purple Green - Red Yup, those are the 'complementary' colors, but are they or are they not. Science says they are and we explain how you can use them in your home to great effect. Plus we ring in on things like the Howard Johnson's logo...

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...

DIY updates for less than $100 are inexpensive ways to seriously spruce up your home. Here are a few of the ideas mentioned in the episode - make a wall shelf with corbels convert a closet into a built-in home office replace the knobs in your kitchen paint your front door Anita mentioned her #DIYfail with her new wall hanging HERE remove the attic stair string like Anita did HERE These notes may c...

Hands down most used & useful room in the house ~ the kitchen. A great reason to have it organized, up to date and ... BEAUTIFUL. We dissect the 2019 kitchen trends for you. Tell you what is worth jumping on the band wagon with and what you can let pass by. Also ... ring on the still burning kitchen question ... to open or not! ( excuse the pun! ). The umbrella trend for kitchens in 2019 is se...

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...

You will be SHOCKED to know the number of chemicals lurking in the average home! We are here with info, tips & suggestions to help you rid your home of as many as possible as quickly as possible. And because this topic & the action you will take after you listen, is so important to your health please share this epiosde with a friend or family member. Copy this link HERE & share the hea...

What Trends are Done? Let's talk about the trends that are over. Remember when buying trendy decor, it's best to not spend too much on home decor trends. If it's super hot today, then it will be out in a few years. You don't want to be ripping out your kitchen counter top every 5 years or even your sofa. We suggest going with classics for your big ticket items, then buy inexpensive items that are...

Oh yes indeedy ~ we have some hot crushes right now ~ on decor of course! Sharing the pieces that are making our hearts beat a bit faster from a Bauhaus inspired chaise to big botanicals. Ideas and tips on how to use these crushy worthy decor items and inspiration to fall for your own. See the chaise Kelly has fallen for HERE . Not sure what Bauhaus design is READ about it HERE . From sleek to old...

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...

With our DTT Urge to Purge just ended and the KonMari method sweeping the world of clutter today we take a deep dive into the piles & the reason why the tidying tide is high. Thanks to ALL of you who participated in the URGE to PURGE - wasn't that refreshing in sooo many ways? We have two winners of the URGE to PURGE Challenge ... Chantel S for the sheer boldness of her purge & Linda D in...

Most people spend a lot of time in their homes. Your home should be a place that is a sanctuary from the crazy world outside. We've got some tips for ways to make your home happier for you and your family. First declutter your home, listen to our episode HERE Make your front door more inviting. You can add a new door mat, a planter or something else like a wreath for your front door. Grab some fre...

Time for another "What's Up at our Houses"... Purging is a hot topic for us this month. Personal purging & hosting the DTT Urge to Purge Challenge. Other stuff includes a life changing event at Kelly's that has nothing to do with decorating. At Anita's house she has embraced the de-cluttering concept with both arms. And she comes ready with lots of great tips on everything from seat covers to...

Yes, it's really our 300th episode. Wow, how time flies. Are you a collector? Do you have a passion for dishes, or linens or something else? Let's talk about how to collect without becoming a hoarder. What are the do's and don'ts of collecting? First, try to curate your collections so that you just have your favorite pieces, the best of the best. You don't need a hundred items to make it a curated...

Let's declutter and get our homes ready for the new year.  If you want to feel more peaceful and you're ready to clear out the extra stuff, then this is your episode. Firstly, please find someone to give your discards to. If you have old towels or blankets, check with your local humane society to see if they will take them. We try to give away the things that someone else might want, to minimize t...

Today is our BIRTHDAY celebration episode ! ( and we have a gift for you!! ) Did you know Anita & were both born on January 17th ...? Coincidence or fate, you decide. Besides the gift, today we have a special show for you. We decide to dive into this topic because we have received so many emails asking about it and because we are very passionate about the subject. It really is all about you, s...

High end appliances are HOT. There are a RANGE of choices and we cover it all today ...and toss in a few more puns along the way! High end appliances are gorgeous powerful machines, but are they for you, your house & budget? We cover the pros & cons, as well as give you some outstanding options to explore to get the look & even the performance for much less. Not just pretty, high end s...

Get excited because today we're talking all about the Decorating trends for 2019. We're discussing the trends we're seeing, what's in, what's out, and our take on the whole thing. For example, floral wallpaper and fabric is coming in along with patterned back-splashes. Vessel sinks will stay in. Dark painted kitchen cabinets are hot now, along with 4 poster beds. Kelly is excited that she got a su...

Wires & the technology that the wires support are part of our lives. The concept of wireless is fantasy. Even the "wireless" phones, gadgets and more that claim to be wireless are not. Even 'wireless' things need to be charged. So rather than giving in and putting up with the wireless lie we have solutions for you! Thanks to Darcy H for her question which inspired this episode. I wireless high...

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 from the holidays to a winter look for your decor. Greenery, pine cones, cozy touches & metallics work well all thru...