Decorating Tips And Tricks

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 HEREBenjamin Moore Water's Edge paint HEREBenjamin Moore Hale Navy paint HEREBenjamon Moore Blue Note paint HEREsnow leopard blue jay fabirc HEREgable damask blueridge fabric HEREbandar marine fabric HERERifle paper co. Loloi Kismet Amphora rug HEREHandwoven Haven Indoor/Outdoor Rug HEREWe 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.Anita's bedroom rug HEREAnita's bathroom rug HERETribal collection on Etsy has pillow covers from Thailand HERESafavieh throw 50x60 duck egg blue with chartruese pom pom fringe HEREeuropean flax linen curtain - Ocean HERECotton Velvet Curtain - Ocean HERERussel and Hobbs toaster HERERussel

Just because it's a rental, doesn't mean it has to feel temporary. Let's make your rental feel like home. Relax, unpack the boxes and settle in.The video on how to apply faux marble contact paper is HEREWe 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.The stainless steel contact paper is HEREDTT defines the difference between a loveseat and a settee.Kelly's crush is the melamine peony plate collection by John Derian. See the paltes HERE.Anita's crush is the 4PATRIOTS Patriot Power Cell, Portable Solar Power Bank, Rechargeable External Battery 2 USB Ports, LED Flashlight HERENeed 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 budget, large or small. Find out mo

Today we are going chapter & verse on how to style a bookcase and have a bonus interview with the savvy Book Club girl podcast hosts who share their favorite design books.You can find the Book Club Girls podcast HERE and HEREWe 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.The Book Club Girls recommended these design books.150 Best of the Best Apartment Ideas HEREThe Little Book of Hygge HEREHome Body HEREThe Art of Living with White HEREWhy Designs Matters: Conversations with the World's Most Creative People HEREDTT defines the difference between a comforter and a duvetWe 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.Kelly's crush marble & white agate bookends. See the pair HERE.Anita's crush is the L. Reuteri yogurtFind out more about it HERE and HEREYou can purchase it HERENeed help with your home? We'd

Learn to make all the right furniture moves to get your home arranged perfectly! It's all about balance, scale, symmetry, focal points, zones, and we're talking about all of it.Anita's sliders are HEREOur newest sponsor is Every Plate - now more than ever delicious & affordable meal kits at your door make sense for everyone. Every Plate serves up delicious & affordable meal kits at your door so you can serve a healthy & tasty dinner. Get 3 weeks of Every Plate meal kits for only $2.99 a meal. Go to https://everyplate.com and use the code dtt3 at checkout. Yum!!That Ballard urn Kelly found isHERE.We mentioned our symmetry episode you can find HEREDTT defines Squab CushionAnita's crush is Lavazza Espresso Italiano Blend, Medium Roast, made in Italy HEREKelly's crush is Cali Kim's The First Time Gardener: Raised Bed Gardening book. Get your copy HERE.Get more of Kim's extensive garden knowledge by checking out & subscribing to her YouTube channel HERE.Need help with your home? We'd love to help!

It's true, your grandma's house might be on trend now! There are many nostalgic things that are hot, hot, hot now. Listen & find out what they are and if your are on trend.Check out our episode on spring decor under $50 HEREThe specific items we discussed are linked below.Wallpaper from Pasted Paper HEREVintage appliances from Elmira HERENeed 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 budget, large or small. Find out more HERERevived vintage rugs at Revival Rugs HERECane Hannah Sideboard by Lulu & Georgia HERECremone bolts by House of Antique Hardware HEREPaneling ideas from House Beautiful HERERetro Appliances: ILVE Nostalgie Series HEREHandmade tiles from Ann Sachs HERECurvilinear sofas in an article by My Domaine HEREVintage Rugs can often be

Today we will make you a master at creating vignettes! What's a vignette? A grouping of décor items, and we're teaching you how to put them together to make your home gorgeous!We have several items that we recommend to make your vignette look magnificent. Check out the links below.*DTT is now on YouTube!! *Listen and WATCH a favorite episode HERE.Then SUBSCRIBE to Kelly's channel and tap the notifcation bell so you never miss a VIDEO episode of DTT!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 and white ceramic ginger jar with lid 18 inch HEREcloche 5x9 inch HEREplanter from Terrain HERE22 inch round distressed zinc tray HEREEasel HERELauren Leiss book - Feels Like Home HERECanvas print HEREPillar candle holders in gold HERE17.5” gold & black tray HERESet of two good planters HEREGold Sea Urchin HEREDTT defines Trompe l’oeilKelly's crush is the Cam outdoor rug from JoyBird HEREAnita's crush is Tiny H

It's amazing how much more you love your home when it's organized. We think it's worth so worth the effort to organize, and today we have an guest who is an expert on organization to share her tips.Visit Jessica's site where you can read her blog, learn more about her service and order her new BOOK! Click HEREReserve your copy of Jessica's book Sweet Home Organized Home HEREFollow Jessica on Instagram HERE.*DTT is now on YouTube!! *Listen and WATCH a favorite episode HERE.Then SUBSCRIBE to Kelly's channel and tap the notifcation bell so you never miss a VIDEO episode of DTT!DTT DEFINES MiterAnita's crush is the upbeat Acorn show The Larkins.Kelly's crush is the Environmental Working Group's Healthy Living App. Learn more & download it HERE.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 i

If your bedroom feels a bit cramped for space, did you know you can do a few simple things to create the illusion of space? You don't need to move walls, or add square footage, just listen to the episode.*DTT is now on YouTube!! * Listen and WATCH a favorite episode HERE. Then SUBSCRIBE to Kelly's channel and tap the notification bell so you never miss a VIDEO episode of DTT!DTT living room challenge TEP 11: START WITH THE BIG PIECESStart shopping for pieces you love, starting with the larger pieces first, like the sofa or chairs. As you narrow down each piece, add their price to your budget. Shop around to find the best deals on the items you have selected.Your deliverable: A detailed shopping list outlining each piece of furniture and accessory you need to purchase. This is the end of the challenge. The next steps are to implement your plan, but that will vary depending on what you are doing. We'd love to see your living room. Tag us on Instagram. Anita is @cedarhillfarmhouse and Kelly is @mysoulfulhome.DTT

The flowers are beginning to bloom and the temperatures are warming up, so it's time to get your house ready for Spring. We scoured the internet and found the best spring decor for under $50. Check out our curated list.Anita's suggestions:moss bunny, sitting 5 inches tall HERERobin's eggs, set of 3 HERESAFAVIEH Handmade Chelsea Rubi French Country Floral Wool Rug - 1'8" x 2'6" HEREWe 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.Chinoiserie bunnies, standing or sitting HEREfloral pillows set of 2, 19x19 inches HEREBlush Floral Pillow, 20x20 HEREFresh Eucalyptus Seeded and Pink Ice Protea Wreath HERESpring wreath made from faux faux lambs ear, grapevine, faux lavender HERESpode bunny dishes HEREBunny decopague on oyster shell napkin rings HEREOver budget, but gorgeous green toile bunny napkin rings on oyster shells HEREKelly's suggestions:Belle Botanics - Botanical Prints - herbs set of 4. $40.00 HEREWorld Market

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 living room challenge STEP 9: PLAN YOUR LIGHTINGOnce you have a furniture plan, use the same floor plan to map out your lighting. Consider all sources of light.Your deliverable: A lighting map—and a list lighting that needs to be purchased.DTT DEFINES MatelasséNeed 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 budget, large or small. Find out more HEREKelly's VERY special crush is the stunning handmade, one of a kind CLUTCHES made by Coastal Clutch NY.Follow Coastal Clutch NY on Instagram HERE New designs are featured on IG regularly.You can claim a clutch by messaging the designer directly. Simply TAP message on In

So many people are interested in downsizing, but how do you do it, without regrets? How do you go with less stuff and more joy? Let's discuss.We mentioned 'The Urge to Purge' episode that you can find HEREYou can check out Anita's daybed HEREWe mentioned our consults, where we offer our ideas for your room, answer your questions, encourage you in your quest for a beautiful home HEREDTT living room challengeSTEP 8: MEASURE AND CREATE A FLOOR PLANNow that you know your needs and wants, it’s time to pop these items in a floor plan to see which ones make the cut. Use graph paper and pen or an app. I use Sweet Home 3D. to make a floor plan to scale, and start dropping furniture pieces in.Your deliverable: A floor plan (or a few floor plan options) showing how you want your space to flow with your furniture arranged on the plan.DTT defines Linen-PressKelly's crush is The Studio Hive - location agents with whom you can register your home for potential photo/film shoots. Go HERE to register and tell them MYSOULFULHOM

If you want a high end look to your decor, but you don't have a high end budget - LISTEN! We are sharing our best tips to teach you how to fake a high end look. We love saving money, and we love decorating without spending too much.Insider Tip!! Get swatches from Decorator's Best. Go 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.Kelly referred to Tara Shaw's book Soul of the Home. Get your copy HERE.DTT challenge STEP 7: DEVELOP YOUR WISH LIST for your living roomMake a wish list of the furniture you really want. Consider tables, (coffee, side, console), sofas, armchairs, and cabinets. Jot it all down.Your deliverable: A wish list of everything you want in your space, regardless of space or budget.DTT DEFINES ColorwashingWatch Kelly's crush which is an interview with Christopher Spitzmiller. You will LOVE learning about Christopher's renovation of Clove Brook Farm. The befores remind me of my house when

Feel the freedom of an organized house when you give in to the 'urge to purge'. It's even more fun than buying something new. Take a listen and see what we mean.Firstly, please find someone to give your discards to. If you have old towels or blankets, check with your local humane society to see if they will take them.Secondly try to do a declutter at least once a year. If you don't the job will become too overwhelming and you won't even want to start it.Put like things together, that way you'll be able to find things and know where everything is. Now you will be less likely to accidentally buy something you already have.DTT living room challenge STEP 6: CONSIDER YOUR LIFESTYLEThis is where practicality steps in. You may want the look of a Parisian flat with velvets and silk, but you live in suburban American with 2 small kids and a dog with a delicate digestive system. You are going to need to be honest with yourself on what you need for the space.Think about how this room will be used and by whom.Your delive

Style - Do you have it? Want to know how to get it? Today we are sharing the secrets to developing a signature style.Our DTT living room challenge is step FIVE. Create a list of what you'll keep, what you'll give away and what you are going to sell.Kelly's style icon to know is India Hicks. See India's vibe, homes and style in these places:Her site HEREHer IG HEREHer books HERE, HERE, and HERE Anita thinks Paula Sutton has a very unique and joyful personal styleHer book HEREHer IG HEREHer youtube channel HEREDTT defines pearlcore. Listen & learn!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.Anita's crush is Paula Deen's beautiful living room on youtube HEREKelly's crush is The Great Grow Along a 10 day virtual garden event March 11-20. Register for FREE for the live events HERE or purchase a ticket to enjoy for six months.Stephanie Rose of Garden Therapy will be one of the 40 speakers at the event.Listen

Some trends stick around for awhile, and others die out quickly. Today we're talking home decor trends from 2021 that are poised to stick around for 2022. These are the trends that have some staying power we expect to see for awhile.DTT defines EtagereFor the DTT living room challenge, choose a decorating style and main colors for your room.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.Kelly's crush is Little World Design's Aphrodite Love Box. See it HERELearn more about the art of Little World Design HEREFollow Little World Design on Instagram HERE.Anita's crush is the baseboard buddy HERENeed 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 budget, large or

The steps to decorate a room are about the same, no matter whether it's a bedroom, living room, or bathroom. These are the steps we go through every time.DTT defines chesserOur DTT living room challenge today is to create a mood board or a Pinterest board that focuses on pictures of your inspiration rooms.Kelly's crush is The Organic Gardening Podcast. Subscribe & listen HERE.We participate in the Amazon Associates and other affiliate programs, so if you buy an item after clicking thru the links we may receive a small fee from Amazon or another retailer. This in no way increases or effects the price you pay.Anita's crush is this wonderful seed sprouting lid you can use on a quart jar to grow your own microgreens HEREThese are the seeds Anita loves HEREDonna from Cultured Food Life explains how to grow your own sprouts HEREWhy grow your own microgreens? Donna explains why HERENeed help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll offer advice specific to your room that typicall

High style at low cost is such a easy thing to achieve if you know a few tricks of the trade. High style doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. There are some very simple things you can do to get you there, and we've tried so many of them. We're sharing our favorite ways to rev up style without breaking the bank. One thing you can do, for example, is to declutter your home or freshen up your paint, but we've got so many more ideas. Come take a listen.Be sure to watch Kelly's video on low cost high style HEREWe participate in the Amazon Associates and other affiliate programs, so if you buy an item after clicking thru the links we may receive a small fee from Amazon or another retailer. This in no way increases or effects the price you pay.Want the tutorial for how to make a long drop bedspread from dropcloth? It's in Anita's book, French Accents Second Edition HEREDTT defines BacksplatCheck out our challenge for today!Kelly's crush is the fabulous collection of Turkish towels from Sand Cloud. Great towels, te

Talking KITCHEN TRENDS today! You need to keep up on all the news on the heart of your home. We'll fill you in so join us.Things are heating up in the kitchen, and there are a lot of changes on the horizon. Let's talk trends today. It's all looking very cozy and colorful.Check out Anita's countertop cabinets HEREAnita also has open shelves in her butler's pantry HEREWe participate in the Amazon Associates and other affiliate programs, so if you buy an item after clicking thru the links we may receive a small fee from Amazon or another retailer. This in no way increases or effects the price you pay.See Athena Claderone's Brooklyn Kitchen HERE and get her book HERE.See Nate Berkus's enivable LA kitchen HERE.House Beautiful HERE.Less expensive colorful ranges HERE.DTT defines bamboo turning.Our DTT challenge today is to photograph your living room. Let's go!Kelly's crush the 2022 Free 12 Week Workout from Heather Robertson. Get moving with Heather & Kelly HERE.Anita's crush is GT Synergy kombucha, delicious

It's January, which means it's a great time to organize your home. Getting your home organized means you'll find things more easily, you'll know what you have so you don't buy duplicates, and your stress will be reduced. That's a whole lot of benefit!Today we're giving our best organizational tips and we've got some great products we're sharing that will help you stay organized.We participate in the Amazon Associates and other affiliate programs, so if you buy an item after clicking thru the links we may receive a small fee from Amazon or another retailer. This in no way increases or effects the price you pay.Anita's favorite organization items:Shoe organizer HERESpace bags HEREIKEA organization bins HEREIKEA clothing storage HEREKelly's favorite organization items:Bamboo Utensil expandable Organizer HERE.18 piece shoe bags in black with clear window HERE.Large Apothocary Jars with Lids - 2 piece gallon each see them HERE.Need help organizing DM our long timer listener Maria HERE.The winner of our giveaway is

Your home should be your "happy place" ! We've got tips and ideas for ways to make your home just that for you and your family. It's easy to implement our advice.Affiliate statement HEREGet a diffuser! This stone one is stunning. See it HERE.Make your front door more inviting. You can add a new door mat, a planter or something else such as a wreath for your front door.New "Hello" door mat. Get it HERE.How about a lantern by your door? This one is lovely HERE.First declutter your home. Listen to our episode about purging your home HEREGrab some fresh flowers the next time you hit the store. We love to buy ours at Trader Joe's.Make your bed every day.Keep the laundry put up as soon as it comes out of the dryer.File things as you open your mail. Only handle your mail once if you can.Use your good stuff - nice towels, good china, silverware, you name itDTT defines campaign furnitureKelly's crush is a yummy investment quality ribbed cashmere throw from Garnet Hill. See it HERE.Anita's crush is the show Madame Blan