Decorating Tips and Tricks

It's time to throw up the windows and grab your supplies. Let's get excited about cleaning! There are so many benefits to a sparkling clean home. Ok, if you can't get excited, maybe just get motivated to get the house cleaned. Our tips, tricks, advice and enthusiasm will help. We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchase...

It is time to freshen up your decor and home for Spring!  We have fabulous ideas to share and beautiful seasonal pieces you will love. Listening is like a breath of spring air for your home! Here are a few of the items we share. Listen in for the rest... Kelly loves these items Chintz napkins Green linen table runner Nest We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We...

Listen and learn how to design the perfect bedroom for beauty and beauty sleep! Your bedroom is the last room you see before you go to sleep and the first one you see when you wake up in the morning, so shouldn't it be glorious? We're breaking down the parts of this room, and giving tips on making it beautiful so you have the perfect beginning and ending of each day. We have so many episodes on be...

What can you do to add value to your home now? What doesn't add value? Do you know that you can add 10% of value to your home just by doing a good job of maintaining it? Listen and learn the other aspects, improvements & changes that can add substantial value to your home and those that you may want to skip. You might be surprised & save money as a result. DTT defines Chintzware We partici...

Are you stuck on a trend that has lost its traction? Trends are fun while they last, but when they are over, they are SO over. We're talking today about the trends we think are outta here and should be out of your home. You can find the Architectural Digest article where Anita was interviewed about Country French decor HERE DTT DEFINES transferware We participate in the affiliate program with Amaz...

Small is the new BIG! Listen and learn how to style a small space; how styling a small space different from styling a big space and key tips to getting it right so a small space lives large. Let's discuss! Flexibiity is key, as is removing clutter, but there is so much more to it in this master class on small space styling - LISTEN IN! DTT Defines: Tester Kelly's crush is the white ceramic & g...

Listen and learn how to embrace the perfectly imperfect home that you inhabit. Nobody is perfect and no home is either so chill and enjoy where you are now. Today we explore the concept of Wabi Sabi as a trend, attitude & approach. Wabi Sabi goes deeper than just being chill. It is an an attitude & approach to living that dates back to ancient times. In recent years the term has crept into...

Achieve the effortlessly elegant style of the French with our decorating advice and tips.  What is it about the French? They seem to create gorgeous interiors effortlessly without taking a designer approach. Let's talk about how they do it. The Oeil de Boeuf mirror is such a unique look. You can find one HERE DTT Defines: Intaglio Today's Crushes: Kelly's crush is the home decor site Mintwood Home...

Are you over decorating your home? Does it look stiff and just a little too perfect? Do you have just too much stuff? Yikes - does it look like you are trying too hard? If so you are over-decorating. We discuss how to avoid over-decorating today. Kelly mentioned the episode on how to work with patterns (episode 15) and you can listen to it HERE DTT defines rafter tails We participate in the affili...

We've got so many ideas to help you freshen up your home for LESS. Affordable tips that will transform your rooms Check out Anita's tablecloth that she described HERE You can see Anita's brand new look in her hallway HERE Anita's blue cabinets are HERE You can listen to our episode on faux plants HERE We actually defined 'ceruse' in a previous episode, and you can listen to it HERE DTT defines tic...

Sharing our personal secrets on shopping for antiques, consignment, estate sales, thrift and market places. We know where and how to get the goods. Now you will too! Listen in... If you want to study American silver hallmarks, try Kovel’s American silvermarks HERE If you want to study English silver hallmarks, try Jackson’s Guide to Hallmarks HERE CRUSHES: Anita is crushing on the audiobook Eliza...

Destress by organizing your home. We have easy tips and tricks to help you get everything in order. Take a deep breath and listen - you've got this and we are here to help! We love getting organized, because we understand just how much it makes your life happier and calmer. DTT defines tunnel tab top curtains We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a...

Let's decorate your house with cozy decor under $50! A little does a lot when you know what to pick & how to style it. Listen and learn today... 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. Faux Fur Table Runner (the World Market one is sold out, but here's one from Amazon.) HERE Antique Bot...

It's not the devil that is in the details - it's the DESIGN! The design is in the details and we are talking all about it today. Details are fun to add, and they make the design in many ways. All of these items can be found online. Anita's favorites are below. The pillow shop on Etsy is HERE The wallpaper is HERE The travel poster is HERE The tablecloth is HERE We participate in the affiliate prog...

Sleep isn't just something you do at night. It's important to your physical and mental health. That's when your body does most of the healing work, so let's talk today about how to set up your bedroom to get the best sleep possible. Sleep article 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....

Are you ready for a kitchen update? Today we're talking about easy changes you can make to your kitchen, nothing big, nothing expensive. You'd be amazed at how much you'll love your kitchen by making some simple changes. The blog post about updating kitchen cabinet doors using plywood is HERE CRUSHES: Anita's crush is this organic hibiscus tea from Egypt HERE Kelly's crush is the Tinkle razor HERE...

Discussing the 2023 design trends today! We've got lots to say to keep you up to date, on trend, but not 'trendy'! Must listen for all design lovers... So many trends hang on for more than one year, while others fizzle out quietly with little more than a whimper after a year. So many things are out this year like shiplap and all gray interiors. Wallpaper is hot, and so much more. Kelly mentioned t...

We are sharing decor from our wish lists today. We know you'll love these special pieces too. Listen in for our stylish finds/wants and treat yourself or the decorist you love! Here's our list! glass pitcher with purple trim (SOLD OUT) regular $65 on sale for $15 artichoke serving bowl, terracotta in white (SOLD OUT) $95 We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We m...

Christmas decorating does not have to be an endurance test. If you are thinking about freeing yourself from the bin, this is the episode for you! Learn the holiday decor hot spots that you can focus on to great impact without all the effort. Less is MORE at Christmas time when your decor is elegant & considered. We go room to room & give you specific ideas on how to create a beautiful stat...

If you are looking for Christmas decorating ideas we have the answers & items for you. Its easy to get in the spirit & make your home beautiful, just listen! It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we're here to get you ready!!! Below are our picks for our favorite Christmas decor this year. (We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a sm...

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...

Making your living room work for you in a stylish way is what we are talking about today. This is where many families hang out and entertain friends and family. It's the room that typically gets the most use. Even if you call it a family room, let's get this room working for you in a way that looks fantastic! We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a...

Luxury can be affordable, if you know where to look. These luxury details can really make your home feel special, and why not go for it, since these ideas fit with a lot of budgets. Here are a few specific ideas. Linen tea towel HERE Monogram napkins HERE Silk pillowcase HERE We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases...

Today we share our favorite Fall decorating tips and tricks. Fall is such a wonderful time of year to decorate. Grab your pumpkin spice latte & let's get to it! See Anita's velvet pumpkins HERE We got our velvet pumpkins 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.) Today's Crushes: Ke...

It's your house, we want you to love it. So if you aren't loving it, we're here to help you get back in that Honeymoon phase. Maybe it just needs a refresh to be re-loved. Let's find out ... listen in! Pillows and paint can go a long way to transform your home! DTT defines Portiere We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified pur...