Decorating Tips and Tricks

Gray was a HOT decor trend. Today we discuss whether it is still relevant and whether it is a classic choice for your home. Did you paint your walls gray? Buy a gray sofa? Go all the way with gray? Are you thinking of painting over the gray? Take a listen before you pick up your paint brush or change your furnishings. The cool grays are out and were really never a good choice. We love these gray w...

Has the focus on resale value hurt interior design creativity? Are we all simply focused on the next owners? Are people making their homes unique to them or copies of what they think buyers want? Let's discuss. Have you been wanting a consult, but haven't pulled the trigger? Now is the time to sign up for a consult with Anita and Kelly. The prices are going up June 1, so you'll want to get in on t...

We have some favorite things we like to add to a room, and we're sharing our list with you today. These are all things that just make a room better. Have you been wanting a consult, but haven't pulled the trigger? Now is the time to sign up for a consult with Anita and Kelly. The prices are going up June 1, so you'll want to get in on the old pricing!! Find out more HERE We participate in the affi...

It's spring, and it's time to think about your spring decor. Some people aren't into seasonal decorating ant that's okay too. We are sharing some beautiful touches you could add to your home for the spring or year-round Have you been wanting a consult, but haven't pulled the trigger? Now is the time to sign up for a consult with Anita and Kelly. The prices are going up June 1, so you'll want to ge...

Just because it's a functional office doesn't mean it has be unattractive. Let's make it beautiful. So often home offices are seen as a space to work, and not a place that needs to be decorated. There's no reason it can't be as beautiful as the rest of your home. Let's not ignore it. We've got lots of ideas on how to store things in an elegant way, and how to have an office that works for you. Che...

Trims and skirted tables can add so much to a room. Let's discuss how to add both of these and what they add to a room. Both of these were out for a long time, but they are back! DTT defines Dutch doors We talked about the burlap skirted table HERE We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. To...

What is the unexpected red theory and what do you need to know about it? Let's discuss! 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 working for you. We work with any bud...

Today we are discussing a gorgeous London townhouse full of ideas you can use in your home. It's full of great ideas for color and pattern to liven up your home. You don't have to see photos of the townhouse to get the ides, but it's a great idea to check it out to get the full benefit of the episode. Find it HERE This home is owned by the talented Alice Palmer who who owns Alice Palmer. co HERE S...

Green is such a great color to work with in your home. It's elevates your mood and reminds us of nature. We're also sharing our favorite green décor items. There are three studies that show the benefits of adding green to your home. HERE HERE and HERE Green paint colors Behr In the Moment HERE BM Storm cloud gray HERE BM Sagebrush HERE BM Vintage Vogue HERE Farrow and Ball Green Smoke HERE BM Soft...

Get the designer look without hiring one! We're covering the secrets that most designers know and use every day! Here are a JUST a few of our tips we mentioned in this episode...listen in for the rest. Use vintage to get a unique look! You don't want your house to look like everyone else's house. Use color with caution! Add luxury to every room Layer details in the room Add a bit of black to your...

Small spaces can have storage, but you have to be creative.  The cutting board over the sink Kelly mentioned is HERE . DTT DEFINES Bonheur-du-jour  We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. CRUSHES: Anita's crush is a set of grapefruit spoons HERE Kelly's crush is Colleen Landry Comedy on Ins...

Wallpaper is such a great way to add personality to your home, and today we're sharing some fun ways to add wallpaper to your home. House of Hackney wallpapers are fabulous and come in 4 sheets per roll for a pretty easy install. Visit them HERE . See how Kelly created framed wallpaper panels HERE . See Anita's wallpaper collection! Her wallpaper is HERE . Her mural is HERE . Paintable wallpaper i...

Whether designing, renovating or tweaking the decisions you make for your kitchen are critical. You are sure to get it all right with our tips and tricks. We cover it all from cabinets to fixtures & everything in between. Listen in to get it right! Your kitchen is the hub of your home. It's important to get it right, since families spend so much time there, and it's the room that impacts your...

Does your living room say come and stay or go away? Let's talk about how to make it inviting and welcoming. Check out the Hazeltine Candle Company that Kelly mentioned HERE . Homerilla is another great source for custom drapes without the custom price. Have a look HERE . Looking for large and or interesting art peruse these sites Juniper Print Shop and Artfully Walls We participate in the Amazon A...

Your bedroom is your private area that should be a relaxing retreat for you. Let's talk about the new trends that will wake it up! The Insider is a great source for unique fabric headboards & more. Have a look HERE . Kelly's bedroom is now painted a deep saturated golden ochre yellow from Farrow & Ball. Have a look at Sudbury Yellow HERE . Want to lift your bed to new heights? Try a set of...

Slow decorating, what is it, and why would you want to do it in your home? Slow food is typically so much better for you than fast food. And slow decorating is so much better for your home than fast decorating. You'll end up with a much better look that you'll be happier with. We did another episode on slow style or decorating HERE We mentioned an episode where we talked about Anita's mom feels ab...

There are rumblings that open concept is out and closed spaces are back in. What's going on? Let's discuss! 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 working for you....

What are your undertones? We're talking about those tones that you may not notice at first glance, but affect how the paint colors work together. Let's discuss. Listen in & learn about undertones & you'll crack the code of neutrals in your decor. Kelly's post on true gray paint colors. Read it HERE . Neutrals we love: Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray Ben Moore Revere Pewter Ben Moore Gray B...

It's time to get your stuff together and get it organized. Today we're sharing some of our favorite organization tips. We love organizing our homes, and it's amazing how great it feels to know where everything is, and to have purged your home of unnecessary clutter. We participate in the Amazon Associate program so we may receive a small fee if you purchase through our links. This in no way increa...

There are so many benefits to having a cohesive home, but how is it done? We're sharing our favorite tips!  The rooms need to have a flow and look like they are related, like cousins, but not identical twins. CALIFORNIA FIRES: If you would like to donate to a worthy reputable cause to aid in the Los Angeles disaster relief effort, Kelly volunteers with and recommends: THE PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY -...

It's been a year! We're ready to kick off the new one in style. Kelly and Anita are talking about what they have going on and what projects they see ahead for the year. We're also asking you to let us know what you want to hear about in 2025. Let us know what you think!!! You can give us your suggestions for upcoming topics HERE . The most popular episode we've produced is Design Ideas to Try Now....

Wow, Happy 2025!! While we ponder & plan all the possibilities for 2025, today we dwell in the practicality. The things you should do right now to prepare your home to be a well oiled machine this year. Doing these things saves you time, $$, space & energy. Leaving more of all that for the possibility part! We participate in the Amazon Associate program so we may receive a small fee if you...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! While we ponder & plan all the possibilities for the new year, today we dwell in the practicality. The things you should do right now to prepare your home to be a well oiled machine. Doing these things saves you time, $$, space & energy. Leaving more of all that for the possibility part! We participate in the Amazon Associate program so we may receive a small fee if you p...

Today we explore all the possibilities for your Christmas/holiday color palette. Anita also shares the history behind red & green. Very interesting... Whether you are a traditionalist or pushing the envelope of your holiday decor, you'll get some new ideas & a fresh take on the classics. We also answer one of your questions. It is good one, that many people struggle with in their decoratin...

Listen to hear what's coming in hot for 2025! There are so many exciting trends that are popping up, and we are here for it! Have a look at the gorgeous wallpaper from Morris and Co that Kelly used for her client's kitchen. See it HERE . You can actually order this pattern from Home Depot! Farrow & Ball Caulk Green is a beautiful paint that looks fantastic with the Black Thorn wallpaper. See i...