Decorating Tips and Tricks

Is the dining room dead? We have lots to say & share on this debated decor topic. Today we delve deep into the dining room & we say, the dining room is .... Well, you'll need to listen to find out! The dining room has been around for a long time, but many new homes are being built without dining rooms. Is this going to last? The interior design site Modsy saw a 156% increase in buyers...

Find all the right places for all of your furniture. We're sharing our favorite furniture placement tips. Furniture needs to be balanced in the room. To get more information about how to check for an off balance room listen HERE . We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Sliders are perfect...

Why do so many people say they love color, but have white and gray interiors? Is it because they are afraid of color? Let's talk about why and how to get over it.  Listen to our episode on how to choose paint colors with confidence HERE . You can also listen to our episode about the best ways to add color to a room HERE. We love all of the colorful rooms you can see on House & Garden's we...

Don't downsize, right-size. Rather than moving, learn how to make your current home fit your current life. You can change your home without changing your address. Check out our episode on forever homes HERE We also talked about making your home work for the long haul HERE We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at...

Is there ever a forever home that works forever? Can you buy one house that will work your entire life, or does it make more sense to have a different house for each of the different phases of your life? Anita and Kelly disagree on this topic (surprise, surprise). What do you think? Let's discuss! DI - 13:29 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

Give your home some animal magnetism with animal prints. We searched far and wide to bring you the best animal print products for your home in a variety of products.  Check out this gorgeous inspiration room  HERE These are our animal print product picks for you. We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at...

We love being organized, and we're sharing our favorite tips today. It's doesn't need to be stressful or complicated. The best part is that you enjoy being organized for the entire year, if you do your entire home at the beginning of the year. After you do this the first time, each year the maintenance becomes easier an easier. Check out Anita's organized closet HERE. We participate in the affilia...

Luxurious design doesn't have to be expensive. It can be affordable, and we're sharing our favorite tips on how to make it happen for less. Susan Dunn's wonderful Etsy shop, Dunn by Designs, for monogramed items - visit HERE. We mentioned Pooky Lighting HERE We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost...

What story does your home tell about you? Is it a true reflection of who you are and what you love? We're sharing our best tips on how create a beautiful home that tells everyone a lovely story about it's owner, you. We'd love to help you with your home.  CLICK HERE . DTT DEFINES soffit We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee fo...

Your stuff should serve YOU, not the other way around. Today we urge you to take action along with us and get rid of the stuff not serving you. Grab a bag or a box and turn us up! Today we help free you from the stuff bogging you down. This episode is not only action based, it is pretty funny too. Let's get it done & have a few laughs too. We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon an...

Happy Holidays! Decorating mistakes are part of the learning process, and that's how you improve. Today we run through a list of mistakes to avoid. Listening will make your home more beautiful, functional and save you headaches & money! We mentioned fixing an off balance room. We did an entire episode on this topic, HERE . This is our list, did we miss anything? Let us know. And if we have som...

We're all about cozy maxxing your home today. Let's discuss what you can do to make your home the perfect place to cuddle up by the fire. While talking about cozy sounds Kelly mentioned the Ffern podcast. Treat your ears and mind to some cozy HERE by listening to "As the Seasons Turn" podcast by Ffern. We participate in the Amazon affiliate program, so if you make a purchase thru our links we may...

Is your house making you sick? Let's talk about having a home that is beautiful, but also supports your health. We are concerned about off gassing of toxic chemicals, toxic cleaners, blue lights, and contaminated water. We want you to stay healthy, so check out your home and make sure it's supporting good health. Listen to these other episodes on decorating for wellness HERE and HERE. We participa...

Get your home ready for Christmas and Winter now. We've got lot of easy and fun ideas for your home. A blog post by Kelly on Natural Christmas Decor is HERE for you to enjoy! Mini boxwood wreaths can be found HERE . Wooden bead garland - World Market $12.99 a strand HERE . Recycled paper snow flakes dolie cut outs set of 3 -$19 on sale HERE . We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and...

Is your home ever done? We're discussing the age old argument of 'should you be done decorating your house at some point' or should you keep improving it? If you stop decorating your home, we believe it can feel stagnant. It's not just about keeping your home current, but also keeping it feeling fresh and not boring. SCHEDULE A DESIGN CONSULT Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do pers...

We know what your home needs to feel comfortable. So today we're offering up our favorite ways to make it comfy and relaxing. Listen in and then put up your feet! Listen to our Collected look episode ⁠HERE⁠ Check out our Buying Sofa online episode ⁠HERE⁠ We were guests on the Affordable Interior Design podcast ⁠HERE⁠ We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We...

What goes up, must come down as they say, and the trends are no exception. There are several trends that are going to be out for next year. They coined the term Modern Heritage for 2026. Check out the Brownstone Boys HERE. DTT history moment: The birth of Tupperware Crushes: Kelly's crush will get you on the dance floor making moves & memories. Join the Early Birds Club HERE . Anita's crush is...

It's time for our trend predictions for 2026. Some of these expected, but there are some surprises too. Tara Shaw's site and collection for Century Furniture see it HERE . Get Tara's book Soul of the Home HERE . Benjamin Moore color of the year for 2026 is Silhouette AF-655. See it HERE. We participate in the Amazon affiliate program, so if you make a purchase thru our links we may receive a small...

What makes a bathroom look dated? We're not talking crocheted covers for toilet paper rolls. There's much more to it. Let's get at it! Whirlpool tubs are out, along with tile countertops and mirrors with LED backlighting. We participate in the Amazon affiliate program, so if you make a purchase thru our links we may receive a small fee from Amazon. Our participation in no way effects the price you...

Pantone and many paint brands chose a color of the year, but how do they decide? It's a complicated business, and we're diving in to see what we can find out. The biggest goal seems to be that of building excitement, and hopefully driving sales! Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll offer advice specific to your room that typically includes room layout...

It's time to turn back your clock and boy am I ready for cozy nights at home! It's time to embrace coziness and maximize comfort during the dark evenings. In this episode we're talking about what you can do as the clock goes back to make your home cozy and ready for fall. We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at...

In the last episode, we talked about our dream house, and what we would want in it. This episode is all about the things that our dream home would not have. This is just for fun, and we're talking about things we don't like, but if you have it in your home, and you like it, then great, keep it and enjoy it!! DTT history of the Post-it note CRUSHES: We participate in the Amazon affiliate program, s...

Today, it's our 700th episode, and we thought it would be fun to dream big about our dream homes. What would they look like, and what would be in them? Did we agree on anything? Let's discuss. Anita's dream house is one she used to drive past every week. Clearly this is not in her budget, but for this episode, it doesn't need to be a realistic price HERE DTT HISTORY MINUTE: AIR CONDITIONING CRUSHE...

Looking to get more style, but spend less? We've got you covered. Let's talk about our tips for budget decorating. Clerical Trim site Kelly mentioned HERE . We participate in the Amazon affiliate program, so if you make a purchase thru our links we may receive a small fee from Amazon. Our participation in no way effects the price you pay. Rub and Buff HERE Wallpaper Anita used on the side of her C...

Chateau core is here and Anita is happy! She loves Chateau core is all about adding French accents to your home. Adding these accents is fun, and the items often don't actually have to be from France. Let's discuss. We participate in the Amazon affiliate program, so if you make a purchase thru our links we may receive a small fee from Amazon. Our participation in no way effects the price you pay....