Decorating Tips and Tricks

You love talking about trends as much as we do! We know you do, so let's dive into a sneak peek at 2019! Color Palette prediction creamy white, camel and black. Want to add an of the moment black - make it mat black, like Kelly has been doing. She says rich gold touches are here to stay for 2019 too! Bedroom as a sanctuary is is no brainer in 2019. We need a place to relax & unwind from the bu...

Today it's all about lampshades. What is the best lampshade for your lamp? We're talking about how to choose the right lampshade and what we recommend. Here is a diagram showing the parts of a lamp HERE Drum shades are our favorites. This burlap on is a top choice. This little lamp with a metal shade is pretty awesome. We are passing on the little chandy shades these days. How about you? Some of A...

The next question is... do you "chop" your pillows or not? The 1,000 everyday people asked like the NON chopped look! Some of us are choppers and some not! Staying with the pillow subject ... should the pillows on your sofa match exactly with your sofa? By 65% people did not like the matchy-matchy look?  What would you say? Yvonne says, "Use your eyes to decide what things are more pleasing to you...

Oh there is A LOT to mixing wood tones and getting it right. No surprise as there is a lot of wood in the world, in the structure of your house and in the decor you choose. We have so many tips to share - the bottom line is, YES - mix wood tones. Listen in so you get it right... For example, Anita got it so wrong once she "HAD" to move! To avoid that predicament tune in today! Choose 3 tones to mi...

Oh boy if you have some junk in your home, we're talking about how to transform it today. We are playing a game of 'How would you transform this?' We all have some things in our homes that we don't know what to do with. Today we're asking each other for ideas. If you have some junk in your home, we hope this gives you some ideas on how you can transform your stuff. If you have empty frames, try TH...

Does your home exude character? Does it have a look all its own? Adding character to your home no matter what style will make your home one in a million! Today let's talk about what we can do to add character to our homes. One way to do add character is to replace the doorknobs and look for vintage ones like crystal. Look for little things to add to your home like a tassel hanging from a doorknob...

Let's consider your closet space and squeeze every inch out of it for all your stuff. We bet after you listen you will be able to gain lots more space in your existing closet. Here are some ideas for you to get organized, ultilize every bit of space and be able to find everything fast so you can get out of the closet & enjoy your day! Purge first and when you do HERE is some information on Dre...

You've been asking and now we are delivering. What are the best ways to decorate a rental? You can't move walls or rip out the kitchen, but it turns out there are a lot of things you can do. And many of these ideas will also work if you own your own home. Think re-position-able wallpaper, replacing pulls and knobs in the kitchen. Add rugs or even paint. Just keep in mind, you might have to paint i...

Do you move the furniture around in your home? Or has almost everything in your home been in the same place for years? Today we are talking about how moving furniture around in your home can give you lots of creativity and breathe new life in your home! Let's talk about the importance of moving furniture around in your home! Yvonne is a big furniture mover! Moving furniture is a cost-free way to g...

Yes....it is possible! It is possible to overdecorate. You have heard of too much of a good thing, right? Learn IF you are and how to stop over decorating. We say our houses are never DONE, but there is a time to stop decorating...pause, reassess and move on from there. We like to say "complete, but never done". We also like to say, never be over done. Yvonne admits to this tendency, but reigns he...

Looking to add some patriotic looks to your decor? We've got you covered today. We've got lots of ideas and we even did some research on what you can and can't do with the flag. I learned some things I didn't know and debunked something I had heard for years! We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to e...

If I asked you, "What is your decorating style" what would you say? It's important to have a very clear idea of your style to be a fabulous home decorator and to help guide you when making purchasing for your home. Don't get stuck or make wrong choices because you cannot clearly define your style. Decorating styles are fluid and our tastes change. But the more clearly you can focus in on the style...

Your Dining room table is probably the most important place you will ever sit. Think of it ~ around your dining room table you connect with family and friends, discuss important matters and celebrate milestones like birthdays. It is a significant spot so you should choose wisely when deciding on the dining room table that is right for you & yours. We have loads of tips & advice on this ver...

This episode was bout the first day out shop was open. We have since closed it. Thank you for everyone that made it fun!!! 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 together. We'll also help you to decide what isn't wo...

SOMETHING IS MISSING?! FIGURE IT OUT!!!!! Do you ever walk into a room in your home and say to yourself, "Something is missing"? But you just don't know what it is. Don't worry we've all said that too! And we want to give you lots of tips and things to think about to solve this problem like Sherlock Holmes! Our best tip is to take a picture of your room. A picture gives us a better perspective of...

We have formulas, ideas & inspiration for setting a lovely & simple table every night. This episode is inspired by Jackie W one of our long time listeners who emailed us about this very topic. Thank you Jackie!! It is easy to elevate your everyday table with our tips. Listen in! Make it simple to create a lovely table everyday by keeping your key pieces within easy reach. You won't make th...

We love decor books! I mean we can't get enough of them. If you love decor books, then you'll enjoy this episode. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites A PLACE TO CALL HOME HERE VERANDA DECORATING HERE MY SOULFUL HOME A YEAR IN FLOWERS BY KELL...

Do you love gadgets? How about if they make your life so much better? Today we are talking about little tools and gadgets we love and make our life better! Two of us love little gadgets and one (our outlier) is very lukewarm about them. But I think we are bringing Miss Kelly around! Here's our list of best little gadgets we are wild about! And we think you just might love them too! We are a partic...

Today we up are to some pillow talk! One of our love languages. How to design the pillow set up, coordinate the fabrics, choose inserts, shapes, sizes and more. Yvonne shares more on her blog about choosing the perfect pillows. Read that post HERE . Make a drop cloth pillow with welting & fray with Kelly HERE . Check out the luxe velvet pillows over at Anita's. Click HERE . Our Tip of the Day...

We've learned so much from our many years of blogging about interior design and decorating. We've experimented a lot and made a lot of mistakes, but that's how you learn. We're sharing the lessons we've learned from blogging, that we hope will help you in your decorating journey. The keys are make mistakes, try new things, experiment, and take pictures, and it's okay to never be finished decoratin...

It's so exciting that the warmer weather is here and summer soon to follow. Do you have an outdoor space to decorate this year? Today we are encouraging you to get outside and live in your outdoor space this summer. How about creating an outdoor room? We have lots of tips for creating and living in trendy outdoor spaces this summer! Outdoor "rooms" are so hot right now! Think of ways to bring the...

Holy macaroons - somebody is knocking at the door! "You'll be here in 20 minutes GREAT" - said by no one ever wearing their pjs in their dirty house. No worries from the pop in guest to the last minute visitor we have you covered with tips, tricks & lots of laughs! Learn what Yvonne might be missing if you stop by unexpectedly! Find out what Anita has on hand just in case. And learn who Kelly'...

There are so many great DIY projects that you can do over a weekend. If I can do something in less than a day, I'm much more likely to try to tackle it than something that will take a month. We all love having a video doorbell, and the installation can be done in a few hours. Here's the video doorbell that Kelly and Anita are currently using (Yvonne just ordered one)  HERE We are a participant in...

We all can use a little bit of sage advice when it comes to improving our lives... and our decor! And we are learning how to best live out these areas of our lives too! So today we have some great tips and tricks for you and for each other! So let's lean in and listen up! I'm channeling your mother and saying... MAKE YOUR BED! A task well done first thing in the morning sets you up for a day of su...

Oh how the seemingly little details of life, if done well, can make it all the sweeter! An organized kitchen is high on the list. You spend a lot of time in there so it should be a quality experience. Today we have loads of tips & ideas for making your kitchen not only a well functioning room, but a beautiful one too! We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affil...