Decorating Tips and Tricks

We love Fall! We're thinking sweaters, hot drinks, and fall color. We're sharing some of our favorite ideas for adding fall decor and we've included links to some super cool Fall decor items. Here are the crafts Kelly mentioned. Cinnamon Stick Place Card craft instructions HERE Get cinnamon sticks HERE Scrubber Pad Pumpkin craft instructions HERE Get copper scrubber pads HERE We participate in the...

Grab your pumpkin spice latte and have a seat! We're taking fall and creating a cozy home!  There are so many ways to add cozy to a room. Here are some specific products we found that will cozy up just about any room. Be sure to use your fireplace! 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. fa...

Often we say "Rule - Schmule" ~ well, something like that. We generally like to pave our own decorating road and encourage you to do the same. That being said, there are some tried & true rules which when followed make decorating easier and the look better. Before we get to far into our show notes, we're so excited to tell you that we have some fun bonus content coming at you the end of each m...

Looking for a fresh look? Today we're covering so many great ideas that you can implement now. Ideas that are easy to do & inexpensive. DTT DEFINES Matelassé 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'l...

Learn how to get the look & feel of English Country Style in your home. This cozy and inviting decorating style is timeless, classic and easy to achieve with our tips & tricks. Listen in as we discuss the hallmarks of the look, give tips & advice on what to add to your home to get the look and share gorgeous resources for you to enjoy. Oh how we LOVE this decorating style! To get the l...

Miss Mustard Seed herself, Marian Parsons, is with us today sharing her tips for success and decorating. She's done everything from decorative painting to making slipcovers, she's a successful book author, she has her own line of milk paint, and her artwork has been sold many places online. You can find Marian at her website MISS MUSTARD SEED HERE She's also on Instagram HERE Listen to Marian's po...

Today we're sharing our list of the ten must have DECOR ELEMENTS every room needs. Do you have all you need? Listen in and find out! RUGS 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. Blue trellis rug (Anita owns this one) HERE Traditional Persian style rug but it's blue and green HERE MIRRORS Tr...

Decorating is so easy, if you know the do's and don'ts. We're covering our favorite of each in rapid fire today. Pay attention, better yet, grab a pen & paper & take notes! HOT TOPIC: The hot topic is HERE CRUSHES: Anita's crush is this gorgeous custom designed 3-ring binder from ZAZZLE HERE Kelly's crush is the book, The Last Garden in England - get it HERE . CONSULTS: Need help with your...

We love a party, and a summertime party is twice as nice. We've got tips for hosting a summer party with links to our favorite products to help you to be the hostess with the most-ess. Enjoy this DTT classic episode on our tips and product recommendations for a breezy, fun summer party! We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualifie...

Today we discuss and apply our best indoor decor tips to your outside. All the rules apply - find out how!  Kelly was interviewed by Maria Failla on her podcast Growing Joy, and we are so excited to share that interview with you! Kelly shared her decorating tips that apply to your garden. Of course she starts with our favorite tip, which is to take a photo of the area first. That works for your ho...

We're talking with Shannon Ables today to find out how to live a simply luxurious lifestyle on a budget. She lives a very luxurious lifestyle on a teacher's salary, so she knows of what she speaks! She shares how to buy it right the first time and how that saves money in the long run. Shannon shares how to add English cottage style to your home, and she has so many more tips to share! Shannon ment...

It's time to check in on the home decor trends for the year. What's hot, hot, hot? Listen in to find out! Betsy, Anita and Kelly have a lively discussion. Find out who is loving the pastel colors and who's not. Remember we recommend that you go easy on trendy items, since they don't often stay 'in' for long. Have fun with inexpensive trendy accent items, and for high ticket items, we suggest you g...

Today we talk about romancing your home. Or better yet, decorating your home so it romances you! We have ideas that push the envelope of what might be typically considered ‘romantic’ and those that clearly fall into that category. Each item will add a delightful touch to your home and in turn make you feel wonderful. That sounds pretty romantic doesn’t it? And today isn’t all hearts and flowers, y...

Give your home some animal magnetism with animal prints. We searched far and wide to bring you the best animal print products for your home in a variety of products.  Check out this gorgeous inspiration room HERE These are our animal print product picks for you. We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra c...

It's Summertime and we have the Amazon deals worth checking out. We've curated our favorite Amazon summer decor products all in one place. There's furniture for your porch, and lots of fun things you'll love for entertaining. 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. Safavieh White Glazed Cer...

What story does your home tell about you? Is it a true reflection of who you are and what you love? We're sharing our best tips on how create a beautiful home that tells everyone a lovely story about it's owner, you. We'd love to help you with your home. CLICK HERE . DTT DEFINES soffit We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified...

Creating a beautiful, inviting outdoor space is always a great idea and now it is essential. No matter the size of your outdoor space you can design it to live large. Take our tips, go outside and make a magical space to enjoy now & all summer long. Consider the layout of your space & create some designated area. Create a vista through an arch or gate, add a path & add height to your y...

Ikea is a fabulous source for inexpensive home decor and furniture, and now they are adding a lot of style to their formerly simple designs. We've curated their massive catalog with our favorites, and we're sharing our lists with you today. Ikea curated by Anita: Floral Tablecloth HERE Storage box with lid HERE Pink and green squash pillow cover HERE Pink and white wool pillow cover HERE Gray and...

Decorating mistakes are part of the learning process, and that's how you improve. Today we run through a list of mistakes to avoid. Listening will make your home more beautiful, functional and save you headaches & money! This is our list, did we miss anything? Let us know. And if we have something on our list that you disagree with, that's okay too. Check out our new website!!! It's Decorating...

Because we always want to share what we love with you and never want you to miss out on the good stuff ... Today we highlight the Growing Joy Podcast! It is Fabulous, free and yes, filled with Joy! We are definitely crushing on it and want you to follow the show. Growing Joy is hosted by Maria Failla, a plant loving lady who has earned her green thumb and is now sharing all she has cultivated with...

Maria is here to help us grow joy in our homes and gardens. She's a plant parent with loads of personality and great tips. You'll enjoy this episode even if you don't know your Aspidistra from a Dieffenbachia. Maria is full of personality and she gets us so excited to grab up some new plants for our homes and gardens. Kelly was recently a guest on Maria's podcast and you can listen HERE Check out...

We know what your home needs to feel comfortable. So today we're offering up our favorite ways to make it comfy and relaxing. Listen in and then put up your feet! Check out our redesigned website www.decoratingtipsandtricks.com Listen to our Collected look episode HERE Check out our Buying Sofa online episode HERE We were guests on the Affordable Interior Design podcast HERE We participate in the...

Today we help you learn to be your most creative self!  Everyone has creativity and I think almost everyone feel better when they get a chance to be creative. This episode is filled with tips/advice on cultivating your creativity.   We talk a lot about tangible ways to jump start creativity today. A more intangible way is to stop hindering your creativity in your thoughts. Stop thinking & sayi...

Is the dining room dead? We have lots to say & share on this debated decor topic. Today we delve deep into the dining room & we say, the dining room is .... Well, you'll need to listen to find out! The dining room has been around for a long time, but many new homes are being built without dining rooms. Is this going to last? The interior design site Modsy saw a 156% increase in buyers that...

Learn how to use color most pleasingly & effectively in your home. Today we discuss color theory, the psychology of color and how colors work or don't work for YOU! Let's color your world & get it right! Color therapy has been around since the ancient Egyptians and now there is research to support the idea that color affects you.  You can find the color wheel and more info about the color...