Decorating Tips and Tricks

Today we are sharing some things we do to keep our homes beautiful, organized, clean and running smoothly. Things you can do too. Things which will not only improve the look & function of your home, but also take less time. With the extra time you'll have we have tips on how to elevate your day and even pamper yourself a bit. Take it easy & take it up a notch with our tips! Anita & I l...

We are always on the lookout for a good deal. We're spilling our secrets for decorating your home on a budget. You won't want to miss this episode about how we like to save money when decorating. Click HERE to see Kelly's tip on the school house lights we all love. Page one shows the collar for the light & page 2 lists the classic school house milk glass shade. We are a participant in the Amaz...

Hey friends. Today we are talking about home decor items that every home needs. Well, needs is subjective. What we are talking about are things to put in your home that you should not miss out on! Let's begin... we are sure you will agree with us! We have some great ideas that will make any and every home look more beautiful! See Yvonne's dining room rug HERE You can find the rug HERE Learn about...

Get your table ready for fall! We're sharing our best ideas including creating a natural fall look. What colors should you use? What dishes do you need? Can you use fresh veggies for your table? Let's discuss! Learn how to make Kelly's cinnamon stick placecards HERE See Yvonne's Fall Table with a Tartan on it HERE Kelly knows her way around a cork and makes these darling cork place cards look HERE...

Big, but fixable. We discuss some big decor mistakes that are easy to make...and almost just as easy to fix with our advice & tips. Listen in and see if you have made any of these decor no no's and if you are being held "hostage by your..." Kelly's umbrella tip to avoid decor mistakes - Live in the space first. Don't rush your decorating. Rome wasn't built in a day nor should your home be deco...

Fall is the perfect time to create a vignette. Fall bounty and colors and textures lend themselves to making a vignette to enjoy all season long! We have lots of ideas and tips for creating an autumnal grouping! Think different textures! It's all about T-E-X-T-U-R-E!!!! See Yvonne's favorite tips for great baskets and trays for a vignette HERE See Yvonne's 5 TIPS FOR CREATING A FALL VIGNETTE HERE...

Fast & Fabulous! Ten Minute Decorating Ideas. Get your pen & paper or be prepared to remember a ton of tips on how to make your home more beautiful in ten minutes. Try Kelly's trio of small vases HERE Perch some apples here & there to evoke the fall & add a pop of color. Look HERE More green add some plants HERE Set up a ten minute coffee bar with Yvonne HERE Napkin rings make a di...

Today is a big day for us. This is episode 100 of DECORATING TIPS AND TRICKS. We owe it ALL to you!!! We appreciate you so much!!! We are clinking champagne glasses to celebrate, well not literally. Come join the fun. Questions are about how to choose the best stair runner, selecting interior materials for a barndominium, and the best blush paint colors, We also addressed what to do if you have a...

Don't get stuck in a rut when it comes to flooring! There are so so many types of flooring today to beautify your home! We could talk forever about amazing flooring! We're sharing some of our fav's! Stained and sealed concrete is an inexpensive and fabulous option. Seal the seams of a pine subflooring and paint it. So many options. Hardwood, reclaimed hardwood, engineered wood, and laminate are al...

We have tips and advice for you that will open your eyes to color. How color works in a room, creates flow and sets the tone for your home. Listen in and you will definitely learn something new which will impact the way you decorate your home - guaranteed... Here are the cliff notes on the episode: Choose a tight color palette. Pay attention to tones & hues. Repeat the same color families to d...

We all have our favorite things and favorite sources. And we're always looking for that great deal. Today we are sharing our favorite items for under $20. There are some amazing deals and gorgeous items here, so you'll want to check these out. Anita shares photos and links of all the items she recommends HERE We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertis...

Good decorating is like good manners it required consideration of others. As you are decorating with the guy in mind... be mindful of their "hot buttons". What is or is not negotiable. Adding texture will help the male aesthetic. Also, consider fabric. See how to age a map and hang it HERE We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed...

Wow! And we mean wow! There are several fantastic high tech gadgets, services & more on the market right now that you'll want to know about. Make your home more beautiful, efficient & safe with our tips. Yvonne aka Judy Jetson loves all this stuff...and so will you. Listen!! A tv that is a piece of clear glass when not in use HERE We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates...

You want your bedroom to feel like a warm hug. You want it to be cozy, functional, and restful. We're revealing our favorite ways to decorate a bedroom. Do you need a nightstand on both sides of the bed? What do you do with the extra pillows when you are in bed? What if the nightstands are not the same height? We're addressing all that today. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associa...

It's that time of the year... Fall! And fall means fall decorating with all its natural beauty and bounty! We are up to our elbows in little pumpkins and saturated leaves and other wonderful lovely fall decor! Because we all love fall we have lots of creative ways to decorate your home in homage to our favorite season! See Yvonne's blue and white and orange fall decor HERE We are a participant in...

A cozy home is such a refuge from the world. We give you countless tips on how to get the cozy look & feel. Cozy isn't only a chair by the fire. There are so many ways to get your cozy on for this fall. Gather round the "fire" and listen... Texture & layered textiles evoke cozy as Yvonne mentioned & shows us HERE Create reading nook like Anita did HERE Add lumbar pillows to your dining...

Today as we think about the families affected by Hurricane Harvey, we are focused on what you need to have to be prepared for a disaster. We originally recorded another episode on dream homes, but felt this was much more appropriate to the situation. So we scrapped the other episode and recorded a new one today. The Nextdoor app is a great way to stay connected to your neighbors, especially during...

Do you have champagane taste? Most of us do!!! Don't let your penchant for beautiful things blow your budget! You can have a GORGEOUS home and not spend tons of $$$. We have lots of tips and ways to get the look without breaking the bank! Knowing what a fabulously expensive home decor piece looks like and what makes it expensive is the key to knowing what to look for in a lesser priced item. So ma...

You'll be happier if your home is a true reflection of you and your family. Get our sage advice & tips on how to get the look you love. If not YOU who? Listen, learn, laugh with us... Check out Kelly's HOME IDEAS Pinterest Board 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...

It's not quite pumpkin time yet, but it's around the corner. We want you to be ready when the time comes, so we're giving you tons of ways to use pumpkins in your home. You can use real pumpkins, fake pumpkins or make your own. Check out these ideas. Definitely listen all the way to the 'END' - no pun intended. Kelly's mishap is hilarious! Check out Kelly's scrubbing pad pumpkins HERE Check out Ke...

How's your curb appeal? The outside of our home tells all those who pass by a lot about you and the inside of your home! Let's make the outside of our home look as fabulous as you are! You can make a big difference in your home by doing just a few easy thing! Number one thing to do for great curb appeal is to keep it tidy and keep it simple! Take a good critical look at your foundational plants ar...

We love the humble painters drop cloth for SO many reasons. This neutral, sturdy, affordable & versatile piece of fabric can be repurposed into a myriad of decorative items. Listen in to hear why you should consider a painters drop cloth and the many ways to use one or more in your decor. If you have ever consider using or used a painter's drop cloth you may have noticed the weight & grade...

Transitioning from Summer to Fall happens slowly outdoors, so why not mimic nature and transition slowly indoors as well? We love the idea of changing out your summer decor for fall decor slowly because A. that is how it works in nature B. it's a lot of work to do it all on the same day C. in September you aren't ready for pumpkins just yet, but it's a great time to set out pears, apples, acorns a...

Today we are talking about fresh ways to decorate that iconic piece of decor... a HUTCH! There are so many ways to update a hutch! We are so excited to share them with you!!!!! Think about changing the way your hutch looks by painting it. And make sure you paint the back of the hutch too. Or, paper it or add texture to it! See Yvonne's fall hutch HERE Check out the hutch Kelly 'squooze' in the per...

Three may be thought of as "a crowd", but here at DTT we think 3 is the perfect number. Perfect number of people and perfect number for decorating like a pro! Learn the magic rule of three and you will master so much of what goes into great design. This is important stuff so listen in and do try it at home! Three is a magic number in design. Using the Rule of Three correctly can transform a room f...