Decorating Tips and Tricks

Today's tips are all about slipping beautiful, things, moments & opportunities in your everyday. If you do you will most definitely elevate your everyday and end up feeling happier. We go through your day from morning to night and every moment in between with ideas ... and yes, lots of laughs! Laughing along with us most definitely will make you & us happier! The bottom line is that it is...

One of our favorite things about Fall is being able to put on some candlelight or other soft lighting when the evenings get shorter. You would be surprised by how many ways we can light up Autumn's nights! See Yvonne's favorite battery operated candles with remote HERE We also love fairy lights! You can see them HERE Log slices are great to put candles on. You can see one HERE One of the most aske...

We have all made decorating blunders; some of us have made a lot of them. Because The three of us have made so many blunders, we're well versed in how to fix them. The great news is that most of them can be fixed. First, be sure you know your decorating style. If you don't, then you are probably going to buy things that don't work with your style. It may not have a cohesive look. Check out our tIp...

Welcome ~ Come RIGHT in! And we mean "right in", as in there is no entry space. No entry - No problem! Listen in to our tips & how to create the feel of an entry where there is seemingly no square footage for one. We also talk all about what you can furnish your non-entry entry with to make it not only feel like an entry, but function as one. Take a video tour of Kelly's entry and get some gre...

A big festive fall centerpiece will add a huge punch of the season to your dining or breakfast room. Think bigger is better and less is more. We have lots of pretty fall idea for you today! We are a part of the Amazon Associates program, and we may make a small fee for qualified purchases. See Kelly's beautiful book My Soulful Home A Year In Flowers HERE Find pinecones HERE See great tips for cari...

We think it's so important to have a home that nurtures you. Decorating for wellness is so important because it is where you live, where you relax, and where you spend time with your family. It should support your health that be a detriment to it. Here are some ways to make it a healthy place for your family. Get rid of clutter "memory" clutter and "hopes for the future" clutter Get rid of tempora...

It happens to all of us at one point or another ~ the same old same old. We are stuck in a decorating rut. Wanting a new fresh look, but not knowing exactly how to change things up for the better. As always, we have practical actionable advice for you so by this afternoon you will have climbed right out of that decorating rut. Let's get climbing... Listen in for our sources for decorating inspirat...

Style is NOT dependent on a big budget. We have wonderful ideas, inspiration and tips for decorating without spending lots of money. This is wonderful time in history to decorate without spending much. Listen in to save & have wonderful style! Anita loves to shop at auctions for wow pieces at reasonable prices. Read HERE . for tips on shopping at an auction. We are participants in the Amazon a...

We LOVE answering your design questions and sharing your tips! Today we cover a whole bunch of questions and share a terrific upcycle that everyone can try. Listen in to see if your question is answered today. If you have a burning design question or dilemma send us an email and we'll get to it on an upcoming episode. Anita and I am just back from the first weekend of the Round Top Antique Show. I...

Let's talk about some easy ways to freshen your decor.   Everyone loves to have a few tricks up their sleeve, and we have a lot. Here are a few of our ideas. Add some branches from your yard to a vase in your home Take drapes down if they look tired or need cleaning Clean your windows Paint interior doors Change out your pillows and throws Move things from one room to another Paint something Add t...

We love to go thrifting! It's the thrill of the hunt and promise of maybe finding a diamond in the rough and a fun time to get out and flex our decor muscles. Today we are discussing what to look for and avoid when it comes to thrifting! And we have a lot to say! 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 in...

To keep or not to keep ... that is the question! There is a price to pay for sentimentality, but what if all your stuff is really worth something one day? Today we debate the "keepers" - and what can/should be given away. Bottom line ~ it is a subjective issue. We give you our views and want to hear yours. Send an email with your thoughts! One thing we can probably all agree on is that we ALL have...

Summer, a listener in Oregon, asked us to cover how to deal with vaulted ceilings in her home. If you have an open concept room with a vaulted ceiling, then this episode is for you. Let's talk about what you can do with the ceiling and with the walls. Anita's mountain house has a vaulted ceiling, so she's been working on plans for her home for awhile. Check out all of the ideas on Pinterest for a...

One of the best things you can do to bring fall into your home decor is to decorate your mantel or horizontal surfaces in your home. We have lots of creative ideas for you today! See Kelly's YouTube channel and fall living room HERE Get little faux white pumpkins with very realistic stems HERE You can find pheasant feathers HERE and HERE See Yvonne's favorite fall tartan HERE Need help with your h...

If you listen to Decorating Tips & Tricks YOU ARE A DESIGNER! Even great designers need some extra help sometimes. If you find yourself in need of some help with your overall project, specific advice on decorating choices or simply another opinion on your space, you may decide to hire a decorator. Listen in for all our thoughts on this topic. Here are 7 questions we think you should ask anyone...

Today's episode is all about making your home eco-friendly. It's all about being friendly to the environment and to yourself. Use products that are energy efficient and also consider minimizing toxins in your home. It's all good. We had some technical difficulties with this episode, so we apologize for the poor quality. When buying furniture, think about buying products that are made from sustaina...

We are tending toward tablescape time...the winter months and holiday time are the perfect time to make your table shine! We have so many ideas for you to use in your home for the fall, winter holidays and any all year long. Kelly loves individual tiny small floral arrangements and individual salt & pepper shakers at each person's place. You can find the salt & pepper HERE . For real glow...

When we came upon a list of "The 25 Worst Decorating Trends in the last 50 Years". We thought it would be fun to go through the list with you! We debate some of the list, whole heartedly agree on most and LOL on some! (Some Kelly never saw the first time around, but you know she still has thoughts! ;) ) Speaking of thoughts, we'd love to hear your opinion on what are some of the worst decor trends...

Will your updates help you sell your home or hinder the sale? Let's talk about the updates that will help you sell your home faster! One of the best investments is stainless steel appliances for your kitchen. Another great upgrade that will help you sell your home is adding hardwood floors. Marble and quartz counter-tops will also help. Adding a free-standing tub is also a great idea. Making your...

A little bit of surprise can add a whole new and fresh look to your decor. Think of it as putting your own personal stamp on every room in your home! Don't be afraid to add something that adds a little tension to your room. 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 ideas, suggestions fo...

Decorating beautifully is a lot easier if you have a few essentials on hand. This way you can whip up a vignette in a few minutes, transform a room with pops of color & texture or add seasonal touches without it taking hours & involving lugging bins. Listen in to get our thoughts on creating your own decor arsenal. Here is a list of items we think you should have on hand to make your home...

It may not be fall just yet, but it's time to start planning your fall decor. We've got so many good ideas for your home, and links to our favorite fall decorating things. Here's a List of some of our favorite 'go to' fall decorating items. We've included our affiliate links for these products. We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. HERE fairy...

Rugs are a great way to add personality to any room. They can be a supporting actor or the main course. We talk sizing, patterns, pile and so much more. See rug show notes HERE 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 ideas, suggestions for what the room needs, and how to pull the room...

Some people fake it till they make it, but why not keep faking it here and there when it comes to decor? Everyone doesn't need to know how you did things on the cheap. We're revealing how we fake it today. Paint something resin to make it look like wood HERE Yvonne made orbs out of embroidery hoops HERE Webbing wine bags with Kelly are HERE Add gold leaf, for instructions, check HERE Add a showsto...

It is easy and fun to freshen up your house with our 9 tips.  We light it up, force it, put a cover on it…and much more.  Talking all about how to create a more beautiful home on the cheap.  Listen in ~ you are going to love these ideas! Wrap up an inexpensive herb so it looks floral shop fabulous HERE Anita has a post on using cloches in decor. ( ie her trick for not killing plants ) HERE Want to...