Decorating Tips and Tricks

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...

Natural fiber rooms are some of our go-to rugs. They tend to be much less expensive than other rugs, they go with almost any decor or color, and they are very classic. They don't go out of style. Today we are discussing the different types of natural fiber rugs, the pros and cons and how we like to use them. There is also a cautionary tale. Check out Yvonne's post on pros and cons of natural fiber...

Transitioning decor from one season to the next is such an easy way to decorate! Let's talk about how you can easily transition from spring into summer decor no matter your style! Transitioning from one season to the next is as easy as replacing a spring plant with a bouquet of summer flowers! It's the idea of decorating and just slipping in and out decor. Think about freshening things up for the...

Agreed - No woman is an Island. But should every woman have an island - or man for that matter? One of us is decidedly pro-island, one thinks it depends and one has floated her own way and gone island-less. Wherever you land on the island debate, listen in to get 3 perspectives and loads of tips regarding kitchen islands. So who is an island girl? Can you guess... No need to ponder, tune in - get...

We love the new bedroom trends for 2018. It seems solid linens are much more popular than the printed duvets. Wrinkled linen is Hot, hot, hot. And when I say hot, I mean popular, because the linen stays cool to the touch; that's essential for our hot climate. The other big trend is making a bedroom into a sanctuary, whatever that means to you. You can see the elegant look of the girls room that An...

Cocktail or Coffee Table? What do you call it? No matter what you call it we have lots of great tips and measurement and good ideas for you today! If you have a tape measurer it can help you find the perfect coffee table that will work in your home. Measure the top of the seat height, the length of your sofa and the height of your coffee table. A coffee should be about the seat height of your sofa...

Learn to mix styles like a pro - from the pros! We all mix styles to achieve our signature looks and are here to teach you how to do the same. Today we're giving you the secrets you need to know to create a stunning home that is all you! Here are a few of the highlights: ~ think of the room as a whole ~ limit your color palette ~ consider scale, visual weight and... ~ embrace juxtaposition with co...

There's always a lot going on at our houses. We're sharing some behind the scenes things that we have going on. Kelly's updating her laundry room, Yvonne is adding blue to her home, and Anita is also adding lots of color to her home. 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 Ama...

Today we are revealing the secret to great design that is hiding in plain sight. Listen in to learn what it is and how to achieve it in your home... Ok, ok...the secret is symmetry! But you still have to listen for all the crucial details!! Symmetry is the secret to a beautiful, pleasing to the eye room. If it's off, then the room will feel off. If you get it right, the room will have a sense of b...

We are at it again ~ answering your terrific listener questions. We love getting your emails with details about your decor dilemmas many with photos! Also keep your tips coming! As you know we now have turned the Tips of the Day spotlight on YOU! Listen in as we dive into your questions & give you details on our latest giveaway... As you heard we reached quite a milestone last week - ONE MILLI...

I love a home filled with romance. Adding romance to a home, means adding softness, beauty, feminine touches, and perhaps wonderful scents to a room. It's about adding things that make you feel pampered, for all of your senses. Things that add romance to a room include sumptuous fabrics like linen and velvet. Anita says a French chair adds instant romance to any room HERE Kelly's pink spring table...

Today we are celebrating Mother's Day by sharing some great gift ideas and a few creative ways to celebrate without spending a cent! This year Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13th. Plan early to honor the special women in your life by spending quality time and spoiling her/them with a thoughtful gift!  To all the women who listen to DTT we wish you a happy Mother's Day! We love you! Here are some of o...