Decorating Tips and Tricks

It is New Years Eve! Exciting!! Anita and I both prefer a cozy New Year's Eve at home. And since I have the Rose Bowl Parade literally yards from my house, leaving my area tonight is not an option. So making a lovely dinner at home is the call. If you don't finish your champagne ( call me ;) ) well first try the spoon in the bottle trick. Today we share our favorite kitchen tools to make doing tha...

We have so many tips for you on how to create the sense of additional space in your bedroom. You'll need to listen in for all the details, but here are a few suggestions to start you off... PURGE!! ; A big, light colored rug; Remove furniture - at least give it a try; Get rid of your bed's footboard; Sconces instead of table lamps; Horizontal planking; Reflective surfaces; So many more ideas to cr...

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. Furry pillows HERE and HERE Lambswool rug HERE See our favorite Soft Surroundings snow leopard throw HERE Anita's Soft...

Brown paper packages wrapped up with string. These are a few of my favorite things. We both agree simplier is better for wrapping gifts. We suggest using kraft paper or plain white wrapping paper with bakers twine or a simple ribbon bow. If you want more color, go with a simple two color paper, or go with tone on tone. Then match your ribbon to your wrapping paper color. Check out our affiliate li...

Tis the season for hosting parties, but ours tips apply no matter the time of year. The over arching tip is ~ keep it simple, stay relaxed and enjoy! If you do those 3 things your guests will have a wonderful time no matter what. We have plenty of other specific tips from what to serve, the decor & a fun game. Have a easy to prepare signature cocktail or mocktail on a tray at the door for gues...

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In this episode we pull back the lace curtain if you will and reveal what really gives a home a romantic vibe. Hint, it has little to do with pink, cabbage roses & cherubs. Listen in to get our thoughts on how to get romance right in your decor. Touches of Florentine add romance. Learn about Florentine from Kelly HERE . Tosseled not coiffed - listen to hear what we mean by that... THANK YOU to...

Today we are revealing how to create a stunning tree. We've got loads of ideas and tips to help you create a beautiful and memorable tree no matter if it is faux, real, big or small. We cover it all & top it off! Watch Kelly's YouTube video with a great tip for decorating a tree HERE . Prelit hinged trees are super easy to set up, see HERE We love to use a base of silver ornaments on our trees...

Today we are heating it up with hot mantle decorating ideas. Lots of ideas and inspiration on how you can create tasteful, beautiful mantle decor all year long without much effort at all. A listener question you'll all love and more. We cover: ~ the rule of threes ~ layering ~ Breathing room at a critical spot ~ one glorious thing ~careful editing ~ overall composition You can see Kelly's mantle i...

Want to know what colors are hot for 2019? We're talking about them today. Benjamin Moore has announced their color of the year, but not only the color for the year, but an entire palette of colors HERE Their Color of the year is Metropolitan, which is a nice putty gray. Check out the other colors in the link above. Want to know how to mix in other colors? Check out the color rules by listening to...

Today we explore all the possibilities for your Christmas/holiday color palette. Anita also shares the history behind red & green. Very interesting... Whether you are a traditionalist or pushing the envelope of your holiday decor, you'll get some new ideas & a fresh take on the classics. We also answer one of your questions. It is good one, that many people struggle with in their decoratin...

Are you feeling stressed about the holidays? We're talking today about how to do a 'light' version of Christmas decorating and entertaining. Let's talk about ways to do less and enjoy the holidays more. We're not worrying about what other people think. We're doing what we want and skipping the rest. Talk to your family about your plans and put some thought into your 'must haves' for the season. Th...

Often we say "Rule - Schmule" ~ well, something like that. We generally like to pave our own decorating road and encourage you to do the same. That being said, there are some tried & true rules which when followed make decorating easier and the look better. Today we go over one of these rules, so you know it, understand how to apply it and you know when to hold 'em & when to fold 'em with...

What is the difference between collectibles, vintage and antiques? Today we're talking about what constitutes an antique or a vintage item, and how you can learn about how old the item is and if it is priced too high or too low. We love enjoying vintage and antique things in our homes, and we enjoy keeping these things in good condition so they are safe for the next generation. These items are a p...

Oh the French ~ they make it all look so divinely effortless. But seemingly effortless style & decor is not only in the realm of the French. Anyone can achieve this look ~ it is more of an approach than a style. But that approach packs a lot of style. Listen in ... The French apprpoach to decor: ~ embraces imperfection ~ shuns the matchy matchy ~ seeks items with character ~ prizes functionali...

Have you thought of renting out your home for a vacation rental? Let's chat about why you might want to, and some things to consider. There are several things things you'll need to do to get your home ready for rental. See Anita's rental house HERE See some tips for prepping your house for vacation rental HERE and HERE We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we ca...

You've got some. We know you do. The question is how do you feel about it ? Today we dive deep into a discussion of "brown furniture". Prompted by a request this episode is sure to shed some light on how brown furniture is view today and what to do with yours. Listen in ~ Brown Furniture Bummed or Blessed! So Kelly was asked to ring in on this topic. That request prompted lots of thought. Not soul...

If you've decorated for fall, it's time to start thinking about how you'll transition your fall décor into Thanksgiving décor. No cross-holidation for us! See how Yvonne does the transition HERE Designthusiasm can be found HERE Speaking of transitions, today is a day of transitions for us. We're so sad that today is Yvonne's last day to host Decorating Tips and Tricks. But we completely understand...

Fall is a great time for cozy recipes. We love to cook and bakes, especially in the fall. Today we'ere sharing our very favorite fall recipes. So get ready for some mouth-watering recipes. This is the recipe Anita uses for pumpkin pancakes HERE Yvonne's baked oatmeal is HERE Anita loves making the Lancaster Hotel's red pepper bisque HERE Kelly's pumpkin seed recipe is HERE Kelly love Ina Garten's...

Accessories make a room. They are what give your spaces personality. Accessories can tell a story an evoke a vibe. You want yours to be telling the right tale. So listen in for ideas & inspiration on the real fun part of decorating ~ accessories! Accessories can be VERY budget friendly! Plants & flowers add an engery to a room that no decor items can ~ add some! Texture IS an accessory! Ch...

The Holiday's will be here before you know it! Are you thinking about them yet? If you start to get organized NOW you will have a more merry and less harried Holiday! So let's start making a list and check them twice! Whether you do a little decorating or a lot you should enjoy it! Our best advice is... If decorating and planning and shopping and baking get too much and not fun... just STOP! Pare...

We love to decorate the entire house, so we don't want you to leave out your hallway. It should look just as amazing as the rest of your home! Today we're sharing some of our favorite ideas for upping your hallway game. Try using a rug to add some textiles and texture to the hallway. Look for some great molding too. Be sure artwork is sized properly for your hallway. You can visit our friend Rache...

Living large in the living room ! This has nothing to do with size, but how you outfit this room for function, comfort & style. See yours with new eyes today. That new perspective, coupled with our help may just make this your favorite room in your house. This is the perfect time of the year to re-examine, re-think and maybe even re-arrange your living room. After all many people only enter th...

Organized closet - organized LIFE ! Most often you'll start your day there, so start it right. Today we have secrets & tips to help you get it together in your closet. Listen in and then head to your closet ! Learn about "DISCARDIA" and how to celebrate it with us!! We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Get those fuzzy velvety hangers so y...

We're the tip girls and today we're offering tips, tips, tips fast and furiously! We've got ideas from for your entire house and even your front porch. Check them out. One of our first tips is to add something off-beat to every room. This gives your room personality Looking for a terrific source for frugal finds, thrifted treasures and wonderful home tours? Then visit our friend Rachel at the Frug...