Decorating Tips and Tricks

Crushes are so much fun!  Some fade and some last, but they are always of the moment and make your heart beat a bit faster.  We have some current decor crushes to share today and we don't mind if you fall in love with them too! You can see Yvonne's lucite monogrammed bracelet HERE Find Anita's favorite bolster pillow from Bella Notte  HERE See Yvonne's acrylic stacking tables HERE Learn about Jenn...

We had such fun talking about how to spoil our guests! Whether you have a ensuite guest room or simply a pull out couch, we have ideas, inspiration and resources for you to create a special oasis for your family & friends.  If you have any additional thoughts on how to make guests feel special give us a call or email us. We'd love to hear your thoughts, but be careful if you have really great...

Buy smart, decorate beautifully and live well for less. Great style does not have to come at a great sums.  Many things that make your home beautiful & functional can be had for very little money.  You just need to be super savvy or just listen in to today's episode! Get more information on Anita's don't splurge list HERE Great cabinet and other hardware can be found at D. Lawless Hardware HER...

Lamp and lampshades are not only functional but they are also a very important room accent. The perfect lamp goes a long way to make a room look fabulous too! So we are talking about all things lamps on today's episode. When it comes to lamps think about going bigger than smaller if you have space. If you get an old lamp make sure the cord and all the parts work. It might be best to have an electr...

Open concept rooms are great for family gathering. Everyone always ends up in the kitchen, so why not have that room open to the living area? Open concept rooms are also more light typically, and they need less furniture and less art. 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, sug...

Find out the the key elements to doing a neutral room right. Neutral is a beautiful, fresh and economical way to decorate your home and we can help you get the look. This episode has so many tips and so much advice on neutral decor, color theory and is awash with SOOO many laughs! Spend a half hour with us and you'll learn something and LOL the time away. Kelly shares details about our favorite wa...

I love seeing out my windows, but it's it important to be able to block out the light at times and provide privacy, so what's a girl to do? Le's talk shades, blinds and shutters. Which one is best for you? Anita shares her source for natural shades HERE See Kelly's natural woven shades and get a free swatch HERE Anita's sources for the bamboo shades can be found HERE Kelly's source for top down bo...

It is unavoidable, so you may as well have a pretty and functional room to do it in, we can help. Laundry room 101 is chock full of great tips from our favorite machines to handmade laundry soap. Check out Kelly's favorite washer and dryer HERE See Yvonne's favorite dryer balls diy HERE What do you think of the sink Kelly picked out for her soon to be laundry room.  See it HERE See homemade laundr...

Functionality, fabric style & beauty ~ lots to consider when you are buying or making curtains. We cover it all ( excuse the pun! ) and give ideas on how to best dress all kinds of windows. See Yvonne's upscaled Walmart sheer curtains HERE Find out if curtains make a room look smaller with Anita HERE We know she LOVES linen.  See Anita's linen curtains HERE Check out Kelly's girls'hang out roo...

Shopping for vintage items is something that is so fun! You never know what your will find when you go to a thrift store. It’s truly a treasure hunt. Vintage things can be found so many places, including consignment stores, thrift stores, garage sales, estate sales, antique auctions, flea markets, and antique shops. One place Anita recommends you shop is at THE ROUND TOP ANTIQUE SHOW also known as...

Today's dining rooms are not what they used to be! We love the mismatched pieces that work together to add class and sass and a very personal note to this room! We are all for mixing it up! And if you are pinched for space, use a dining room for a multi purpose. The main thing is to USE your dining room! See Yvonne's post Furnishing The Perfect Dining Room HERE Visit Kelly's dining room and have t...

You can never get enough! We are talking storage.  Discovering hidden storage in your house. Places you may never have thought about to keep everyday essentials or the special things you want to keep, but don't need everyday. Listen in and find the map to the hidden storage spaces in your own home. Anita's ideas for small bathroom storage HERE Ikea bookcase turned craft storage a la Anita HERE Fin...

I love it, you love it, everyone loves farmhouse style. (Well almost everyone.) We're talking today about our favorite ways to add farmhouse style to a home. These are all easy things to do. Farmhouse style works so well with so many different styles. It really does make a home feel welcoming and cozy. See Yvonne's post What Is Farmhouse Style And How To Get It HERE Anita shares The Best 7 ways to...

Container gardens bring color, life and beauty to outdoor living. Choosing the right container, soil and plants go a long way to make these beautiful pots thrive. Today we are talking about these things and more! Yvonne's favorite pots of flowers HERE Visit all Kelly's garden projects HERE See Kelly's trash can containers in the first photo HERE See Yvonne's favorite container's for flowers HERE J...

WOW WOW WOW!  We are absolutely blown away by the number of you listening to our podcast! Well, it is really YOUR podcast.  Each episode is created with YOU in mind & in heart.  This one in particular as it is all about answering listener questions.  So fun! Our feature image today is even from a listener!  Donna created a beautiful vignette inspired by an episode of DTT.  She shared it with u...

Architectural salvage is a great way to add charm to your home. You can add it in big ways like using reclaimed hardwood for your floors or by simply adding some old corbels to your bookcase. Keep your eye out for the rusty, crusty and dusty to add unique charm and style to your home decor. See how Anita has used salvage in her home HERE If it is In the walls does it count as architectural salvage...

Who doesn't love PILLOWS?!!!! They are like jewelry for your home!  Pillows are an inexpensive way to change the look of a room. They are a home decorator's best friend! Pillows can add different styles to a room. Be aware that pillows can be bought as a pillow cover with a separate insert. Many advantages of pillow covers. Save the inserts. Choose down inserts for indoor use. Great places to find...

 Entertaining outdoors makes for a perfect evening in my book. There's no place I would rather be than sitting at my pine table on my back porch with my friends and family. Let's discuss how to create a great outdoor space! Visit Yvonne's patio and see those Tikki Torches in action HERE Anita is getting her porch ready for spring HERE Kelly's answer to drought and easy care ~ a faux back lawn HERE...

Decorating shelves can be very frustrating. What do you put on them? How do you arrange them? Do you have open shelving in your kitchen or glass front cabinets? We’ll talk about how we decorate those areas. Anita's post on using white dishes in glass front cabinets is HERE See how Kelly decorates a bookcase for spring HERE Check out Anita's open shelving is HERE Read how Kelly likens decorating a...

Today let's talk about updating our homes from FRUMPY TO FABULOUS! If your home needs a little updating this is the perfect podcast for you! We are maybe crossing some lines here and giving you tough love tips and advice about our rooms. We are spilling about what we think frumpy truly is and how to purge, get rid of, edit and show off things like collections. It’s all about mixing and curating! F...

Countertops are integral, expensive and can make a big design statement.  In this episode learn all about granite, marble, soapstone, quartzite, quartz and cement.  We share our personal experiences with all of these countertops and the additional research we have done.  Listen in and you will get all the info you need to make an educated choice for your countertop. Kelly has had granite, quartz a...

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. Rug Pads 101 why a good rug pad is SO important from Kelly HERE A nubby yet comfy under foot from Kelly's teen room transformation along with Pier 1 HERE Anita's 5 tips for using a rug in a room HERE Anita's tips for choosing a rug are HERE Anita'...

Well there Lassies and Lads, it is a fine morning to be talking about Greening up your home.  Happy St. Patrick's Day! We have lots to discuss with you about adding a pop pf green to your home.  As you may know the color of the year is Greenery, and everyone's house can benefit from some organic greens.  We'll chat about those green things and much more. Join in the conversation, then go make an I...

Whether you are counting sheep or counting your thread count, we have you covered with this episode all about bedding.  We talk about about sheets types, quality and de-mystify thread counts, layering a bed, give a wonderful source for gorgeous bedding and much more.  Get comfy and listen in. Anita tells you why you need a linen blanket HERE Kelly's source for absolutely gorgeous bed linens is Bel...

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