Decorating Tips and Tricks

We all have very different ideas about a kitchen does right. Just goes to show you your personal style has a whole lot to do with your idea of a kitchen done right! We are sharing our kitchens with you today and giving you some ideas to help you tackle the trouble spots in your kitchen!!! Anita uses a restrained hand decorating her kitchen.  Our best tip for a kitchen done right is DECLUTTER! Get...

We LOVE to shop small anytime of the year. You know, the handmade, the mom-shop, etsy artist, craft fair, unique items made with care by wonderful people. Holiday time is an especially a wonderful time to shop small then give BIG! Big in that these gifts are unique, thoughtful and not from a mall. Today we are sharing some of our favorite shops and wonderful decor. First up is a shop & shopkee...

Get your mantel all ready for Christmas! It's a natural focal point for your home, so don't forget to get it all decked out. We've got a ton of ideas and Yvonne was on a roll! Using a curtain rod to hold stockings is just one of her fabulous tips. Here is Yvonne's mantle with a little Christmas tree on it, HERE You can see Kelly's prior years Christmas mantel HERE To see Kelly's mantel as it is li...

You'll love these gifts to give to others and you can put these items on your gift list too. We might have put some of these on our lists! Here's our list of favorite gifts for the home decorator... 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. deskt...

Snuggle in, but stay alert! We are giving you soooo many tips & information on choosing a duvet and cover today. From thread count, down/feathers, fill power, fill weight and baffle we cover ALL you need to know to make the best choice for you. Then we share even more tips on using, making & decorating with a duvet. Dare I say, we un-COVER all the details for you! Affiliate links We are a...

We're sharing our favorite creative ideas for your table today. We've included special ways to fold your napkins, ideas for displaying flowers on your table, and other things you can use for your napkins like toile bandanas. Yvonne's directions for a rose napkin fold can be found HERE Yvonne's diamond fold napkin tutorial can be found HERE Here's Anita's table with individual floral arrangements a...

O, CHRISTMAS TREE... O, CHRISTMAS TREE! We all love to decorate a Christmas tree. They may all look different and we may have certain opinions about what goes on a tree and what doesn't. Christmas trees are a very individual thing. Today we are sharing how to make your tree the best from the tree skirt to the star on the top!!!! The most important thing to do with a faux tree is to "fluff" it. Mak...

Today we are talking all about how to host the Best Pot Luck ever! Yvonne in particular has a lot of great tips. Kelly might just be a convert to the pot luck party and Anita has definitely hosted & brought to her share. So let's dig in... Need help organizing your potluck. Try Sign UP Genuis HERE Try 'Funeral Potatoes' - recipe HERE We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates P...

Thanksgiving is such a wonderful holiday. It's a great time to reflect on your blessings and enjoy your time with family and friends. As Yvonne said, it's all about being grateful and being with people you love. If you are looking for recipes, here are a few of our favorites. Anita is working on getting her recipe together for gluten free pumpkin pancakes. Bear with us! Check out Yvonne's pie reci...

Today we are talking about where to put your Christmas tree and hang your Christmas stockings. Can you hear O, Christmas Tree playing in the background? We are so excited to talk about this merry and bright topic!!!! See Kelly's house video HERE Think beyond your usual spot to put your Christmas tree! Make sure you can see your tree and enjoy it! You might want to decorate another tree or at least...

We have soooo many ideas & tips for holiday entertaining! From Kelly's least favorite kind of party to a cookie exchange with honors. You'll get into the spirit and start planning right along with us. Start now so you can make sure to have the party of the season that they will remember all year long. It's easy & if you invite us, we'll help clean up! Anita LOVES a dessert party. I hope sh...

Adding elegance to your home is easy if you follow our simple guidelines. Be sure to use restraint, curate, think old world and avoid cutesy things. Contains affiliate links Check out how Anita adds elegance to her home HERE 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 a...

ARRANGING BED PILLOWS can be a bit controversial!!! Lots of pillows piled high or only sleeping pillows! Euro pillows or standard pillows? How many decorative pillows? Or do you throw a few pillows on the bed and call it a day? We love bed pillows!!!! Today we are talking about our favorite ways to arrange pillows on our bed. Put a big basket in your bedroom to collect your bed pillows while you a...

We love pampering overnight guests! Let's make them feel special, even more so during the holidays. It's so fun to spoil our friends and family that are staying with us during the holidays. Check out our tips like nice bedding and pillows, a good mattress, and fluffy towels. Contains affiliate links Check out the farm bedroom Anita talked about. You can see the benches and baskets at the foot of e...

Likely the biggest horizontal surface you have in your house needs decor ~ your dining room table! We have tips, tricks & inspiration for you to create beauty on your table in between family dinners & guests. Bottom line go BIG, but don't miss all the other lines, especially that exclamation by Anita! Take a seat & let's talk dining room table decor... This episode is about making a de...

Oh yes, we can walk and chew gum. We can also celebrate Halloween and Thanksgiving and do things for Christmas!!! Christmas is so much better if we do not stress about all the things that need to get done and instead we plan and take the time Christmas deserves. Friends, planning is the key to a happy and stress-less Christmas season!!!!! Organization and planning is the key to enjoying Christmas!...

We love Thanksgiving! The grateful spirit of the holiday and of course, the delicious food. We also love pulling out special dishes & linens to set a beautiful table. Today we share our ideas, traditions & lots of inspiration so you can make this Thanksgiving your best ever! We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to pro...

Sweater weather is here for much of the country, and we couldn't be more excited. It's time to start getting your porch ready for fall, or maybe you've already done that. Here are some fabulous ideas for outdoor areas of your home. Check out all of Yvonne's gorgeous outdoor fall decor HERE We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed...

Useful, pretty - less is more... These words come to mind when we talk about what is and what should be on our & your kitchen countertops. Let's head to the kitchen and see what's there... We are talking tops today, but while we are at it HERE is a post on what our countertops are made of and the pros & cons. Kelly has Carrara marble and she says YES to it even with the imperfections it de...

Who knew organizing your pantry could be SO much fun! Tips keep flying along with the laughs in this episode, wherein Kelly gets a double TIP OF THE DAY! Let's explore #pantrygoals !! First clean it out, scrub it clean, then replace, restock and reorganize your pantry space. Need more pantry space? Re-think the space you have and maybe clear out other things in your kitchen, like extra post &...

Halloween will be here soon. Are you prepared? Let's talk about what you need to do to get ready.  Kelly has some darling Halloween crafts you and the kids in your life will love. Make a Mummy Candle HERE How about a pumpkin candle from a juice bottle HERE Have you ever been BOO'ed? Get the scoop on this fun neighborhood game from Kelly HERE Yvonne needs help selecting a non-scary costume. Have a...

Today we are talking about getting our home ready for guests. We know you will want your guests to feel welcomed and comfortable but we want you to enjoy your time too! Let's have a stress-less entertaining holiday this year! See Yvonne's post on Company's Coming... Getting The Guestroom Ready HERE See the EZ Inflatable Bed HERE Inflatable beds are great to have on hand. Look HERE Kelly's favorite...

Organic elements add warmth & ease to your home decor. They are easy to find, budget friendly and varied. Think outside the potted plant ~ we do. Listen in for all our tips & inspiration for adding organic elements to your home. Affiliate links How about some wood slices click HERE White birch branches are lovely see some HERE See how Yvonne mixes a few organic elements in a dough bowl HER...

It's your home where you spend a lot of time every week, so why not add elements that will make you happier? We're all about creating an environment that you can enjoy so much that you don't need a vacation from your everyday life. Listen to the episode to get all of our tips. Here are few links to products mentioned. Get yourself a sumptuous hotel robe like this Turkish cotton one HERE Try pink l...

Decorating one thing in our home can lead to another and then another and yet another! It seems that trying to change one thing in our homes always becomes a big decorating snowball! Today let's talk about how to keep that snowball from rolling over you and your budget! See Yvonne's post on the decorating snowball HERE We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliat...