Decorating Tips and Tricks

If you have a room you aren't using, why not? Let's talk about all the ways you could repurpose an empty space. How about a flower room? Check out Charlotte Moss's flower room HERE . DTT talks Velcro We participate in the Amazon affiliate program, so if you make a purchase thru our links we may receive a small fee from Amazon. Our participation in no way effects the price you pay. Crushes: Anita's...

Dining Room Mistakes You Might Be Making - We Can Help! Dining rooms are often ignored or decorated once then forgotten. Dining rooms can be so beautifully done without a lot of work, so let's talk about the common mistakes people make and how to fix them. DTT defines stoop We participate in the Amazon affiliate program, so if you make a purchase thru our links we may receive a small fee from Amaz...

Riddle me this, if it's there, you don't notice it, but if it's missing, you know something feels off. It's texture, and it's so important to any room. Tour Lenny Kravtiz's Paris home HERE Kelly's product suggestions for adding texture: Rattan vase -  HERE Rattan tissue box cover -  HERE Tray/bowl -  HERE Scalloped rattan mirror -  HERE We participate in the affiliate program w...

So many looks from the 90s are back, and we're here for it! These are fun looks that we think you're going to love. Think gingham, stripes, and soft colors with all of the trimmings. Things were frilly and so fun. Anita's wallpaper is ⁠HERE⁠ and the mural is ⁠HERE⁠ . We already did the episode on using plates on your walls ⁠HERE⁠ . We participate in the Amazon affiliate program, so if you make a p...

Plates on the wall - There are so many different ways to hang plates on the wall, and there's a lot to figure out. Which colors, patterns, shapes, and brands should you use? Can you mix just anything or do you need to stick to a color palette? Should they be symmetrical or should they be freeform? Let's discuss! Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll of...

Decorate like the pros do - living room is edition, is all about this public room in your home. Listen and get all the tips & tricks to make this very forward facing room FABULOUS! When picking out artwork for your room, use the tips from this episode ⁠HERE⁠ Selecting a rug? Listen ⁠HERE⁠ So many lamp choices! Listen to this episode on choosing lamps ⁠HERE⁠ We've got tips on how to deal with a...

Love the Nancy Meyers look? Here's how to get it in your home. You might enjoy this YouTube video where the designer shares his thoughts behind the elements of the set design for the Nancy Meyers "The Holiday" movie HERE DTT defines coupe bowl Read the Vulture article Kelly mentioned HERE CRUSHES: We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee f...

There are several collections that are on trend right now, and we're going to discuss them. Collecting items can be fun searching for just the right addition to your collection, then there's more fun at home finding just the perfect way to arrange and display them. And the best part is that it can be done without cluttering up your home, if you do it right. Kelly collects vintage white ironstone d...

Thanks to Molly Keyes for this episode suggestion! There are so many wonderful flooring choices, and we're covering the pros and cons of several different options. DTT defines lumen If you want to know about your light bulb choices, listen to our light bulb episode HERE We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no...

What is house blindness? Why is it a problem? How do you fix it? We'll be addressing all of those questions in today's episode. 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 ⁠ Need help with your home? We'd lov...

Blue is one of the most popular colors people use in decorating, and it is calming and peaceful. There's lots of reasons to use blue in your room, so we're going to talk about how to do it and share some of our favorite blue home décor items. Anita's Blue Decor: Farrow and Ball Lulworth Blue paint ⁠HERE⁠ Benjamin Moore Water's Edge paint ⁠HERE⁠ Benjamin Moore Hale Navy paint ⁠HERE⁠ Benjamon Moore...

Woohoo, summer may not officially start until next month, but it sure feels summery where we are! Let's get you all ready for summer decorating! DTT defines Porte-cochère 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...

Maximalism is a beautiful way of decorating your home where you add layer on layer, detail on detail and live out the more is more philosophy. See Kelly's blog post on her visit to P Allen's Smith's home and garden HERE DTT defines vent pipes 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...

IKEA has some fabulous new products and we're sharing our favorites. The price is always on point. Here are our favorites. IKEA is not a sponsor, just a resource that we keep an eye on. Here are our favorites, including a lot of new items. Kelly's favorites Utensil Crock - $9.99  Bistro folding chair - $24.00 HERE Flower Box Basket - $19.99 HERE Large plant basket - $39.99 HERE Quilt Floral/S...

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...