Decorating Tips And Tricks

We want you to love your bedroom! It's the first thing you see in the morning and the last thing you see at night. Make it a great view. It's your sanctuary!After listening to this episode you will be well on your way to the bedroom sanctuary of your dreams!The giveaway is over.For ideas for art over your bed listen to our wall art episode. Click HERE.See Kelly's bedroom & furry bench HERE. Watch Kelly's bedroom sanctuary VIDEO HERE.Have a look at Anita's latest bedroom project HERE.DTT defines bergere chairWe 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.Kelly's crush "What Comes Next & How to Like It" by Abigail Thomas. Get a copy HERE.Three Dog Life also by Abigail Thomas is a wonderful memior. Get a copy HERE.Anita's crush is this decadent chocolate bourbon pecan pie HERE Yum!!!Need help with your home? We'd love

We're covering the 20 key steps to EXPERTLY decorating a room. We are going through them in order so listen up and grab your pencil!These are our 20 STEPS for creating a decorating plan.A plan is absolutely essential to getting your rooms right, staying on budget and having fun in the process.No skipping ahead & no buying until STEP 19!!One STEP invloves determining your style. Listen to our episode on just that HERE.A limited color palette is discussed in this episode HERE and many others.Want to make a mood board ~ try Canva. Check Canva out HERE.The giveaway is over.DTT defines gateleg tableWe participate in the Amazon affilliate program so if you purchase thru our links we may make a small fee. This in no way alters the price you pay.Anita's crush is the podcast Cultured Food Life HEREKelly's crush is the book Three Dog Night by Abigail Thomas. Get a copy 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

This is a very special episode because it's our 500th DTT!! We love sharing our best decorating tips and we appreciate you for coming along for the ride. Today we are talking over our top tips and favorite episodes, so buckle up and let's go!We appreciate you so much, and we couldn't have done this without you. Thank you so much for listening!!The giveaway is over.We mentioned our episode on how to decorate light for Christmas HEREOur favorite episodes!483 How to create a timeless look HERE460 Get the English Country look HERE318 How to be happier in your home HERE424 What we would talk you out of HEREChristmas Inspired by Nature blog tour - Visit HERE - be inspired and get ideas for your own holiday decor.We participate in the Amazon Associates and other program 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.Kelly's tip for floral water tubes to keep greens alive longer. HERE.DTT defines Oei

These décor mistakes make us CRINGE! Most cringe worthy mistakes are easy to avoid or fix. Do you have any of these in your home? Let's find out...It's not that we're looking for design crimes to prosecute. We like to think of it as diagnosing problem areas so they can be cured.As always we like to say that if you have any of these issues in your home and you love them, then keep them. At the end of the day, it's your home!DTT defines Duponi silk.Kelly's crush is a book: The Chancellor ~ The Remarkable Odyssey of Angela Merkel. Pick it up HERE.Anita's crush is this amazing flip table that Juniper Office sent for review. It's a great work table that can be used as a desk, a craft table, or many other purposes. It flips when not in use. You can find the table HEREThey also have wonderful adjustable height desks 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,

It's that time of year! As we prepare for Christmas, we're thinking of the people we love, and what they might want ( and maybe what we'd like too!) We love shopping for gifts, and we've curated our favorite home decor gifts all in one place. These are things we think you'll love, and maybe someone on your list might like one or two. Some are one of a kind items.What about the gift of a consult with us? We'd LOVE to talk to you or anyone you want to gift a consult to. Find the information HEREHere are our DECOR LOVER GIFT IDEAS!!Custom monogrammed napkins HEREFlower magazine HEREVeranda magazine HEREMilieu magazine HEREWoven plaid wool blanket with bright colors HERESuzanne Kasler French Bisque Lamp Slips HEREPom pom bolster pillow HEREFloral peacock tissue box holder HERECheck out all of the tissue box holders HEREBunny rabbit robe hook HEREFloral knife set HEREGreen glass demijohn bottle HEREMarekesh tray HEREDecor BooksMade for Living Amber Lewis HEREBee Cottage Frances Schlutz HEREThe Well Loved House Ash

Decorating a bare wall can be very daunting. It's big, so big and how much do you need to put on it? Can you put too much on it? Should you leave it as is? We discuss that and so much more today!Join Kelly for incredible $1 SALES over the weekend on the Tucasa App. Download the app HERE and then watch some lives & join the scavenger hunt for literal ONE DOLLAR sales!!This week DTT Defines railroaded.Anita's crush is this fun article you'll enjoy if you are a lover of murder mysteries. It's called Your Guide to Not getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village. HEREWe participate in the Amazon Associates program so if you buy an item after clicking thru the links we may receive a small fee from Amazon. This in no way increases or effects the price you pay.Kelly's CRUSH is Derma E's AlbaKiss Face Glow Oil - get it [HERE](497 CRUSH - https://amzn.to/3crm9D4).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 layou

Before you invite guests over, you'll want to listen to this episode. We're talking about what you can do in your dining room to make it a fabulous space for entertaining and many other things.Join Kelly for her LIVE VIDEOS on the Tucasa App - download the app to your phone HERE.Dimensions to remember-tables are typically are 28 to 30 inches tallchair seat typically are 17 to 19 inches talllight fixtures should be around 30 to 36 inches off the table unless the ceiling is taller than 8 ft.rug sizes neededtables that seat 8 usually need a 9x7 ft rugtables that seat 6 ususally need an 8x10 ft rugtables that seat 4 usually need a 8x10 or a 6x9 ft rug or an 8 by 8 ft rugThe beautiful artwork we mentioned is HEREThe chandelier is HEREThe rattan chair we found is HEREDTT defines Mora clock todayKelly's crush is her Cozy Earth bamboo jogger pant & crew neck. Check them out HERE. The link will automatically apply the 45% discount) Or use Kelly's special code - MYSOULFULHOME45 for 45% off your order of anything an

Our trend forecast for 2022 is here and we're excited! We love so much about what's on the horizon with the upcoming trends, and we think you'll be excited too when you hear what's coming. Things are changing!Remember trends come in slowly and go out slowly, so many of the things you hear about have been sneaking into design for the last year or two.Listen & LOOK at what we ae talking abiut today on Vodacast, the new podcast player. Hear & SEE today's episode HERE.Evie's velvet sofa is HERELet's discuss!DTT defines Louis the 15th and Louis the 16th stylesAnita's crush is the new PBS documentary show about Fortnum and Mason. You can see the preview for the show HEREKelly's crush - House & Garden video with Matilda Goad concerning her London flat renovation -Living Room Part 1 . Watch 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

It's that time of year to start thinking about Christmas and how you want to decorate. We've scoured the internet and found some special items for you, all are under $50! (Kelly went slightly over on one item, but we'll give her a pass this time!!!)Many of these items will work for the entire winter season.Check out images & teh audio from this episode on Vodacast ~ the new podcast player HERE.Christmas tree shaped pillows HERE - less than $40Set of 3 white bottlebrush trees HERE - $31.60We 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.Gingerbread house door mat HERE - $38Set of 6 Robin Reed Christmas crackers HERESet of 3 (6-inch) preserved boxwood wreaths with cream ribbon HEREPine scented soy candle 80 hour burn HERE - $36Pendleton Wood red Tartan Pillow cover HERE - $46.7518” tinsel tree silver HERE - $12.00Holiday Bell from Ballard HERE - $25.0015 inch Pomegranate Wreath HERE - $39.99Set of 12 gold merc

This is the perfect time to look at your house with eyes wide open & implement some quick & inexpensive refreshes!We all get blinded to what is around us as we see it everyday. Look with intention and shake things up a bit for a new fresher look!Use this to revive house plants. Click HERE.A look at fresh fauxs HERE.Isn't it a pleasure to get new towels? These are lovely HERE.DTT defines Dhurrie rugAnita's crush is a girl's tool kit in pink HEREKelly's crush - Visit MacArthur Place HERE or head to Sonoma for a real visit!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 budget, large or small. Find out more HEREHang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to catch up on the oth

There are 5 versatile 'MUST HAVE' pieces that will work in most any room, in most any house. We're covering each item, why you need it, and where to buy it. Take a listen and let us know if we missed anything.The first item we are covering today is an ottoman or bench.Moneta Solid Wood Bench HERECheetah print ottoman HEREStorage bench Various fabrics HEREThe second item is a dresser.Coffey 6 Drawer dresser HEREPainted linen dresser HEREThe third MUST HAVE is a kitchen island.Amelia Kitchen Island HEREMarble kitchen island HERENext is the easily moved chair.Madison Park Accent Chair HEREHamptons chair HEREThe last MUST HAVE furniture item is a small dining table.Brookhurst Drop Leaf Dining Table HEREDTT Defines term of the week is: CASE GOODS Listen in to hear the what & why of this design/decor term.Kelly's crush - Garnet Hill Washable Wool blanket HEREAnita's crush is her marina sauce recipe.MARINARA SAUCE  1 cup olive oil 3/4 cup minced white onion 3/4 cup minced garlic (2 to 3 heads garlic) 1 (6-ounce)

A well-designed room is easy to create and there are some simple steps you can follow to make it happen. These steps work for any style and just about any room. Follow the steps and take the guesswork out of it.WATCH Kelly's lastest VIDEO HERE It is includes a tour of her front porch decorated for fall and lots of the Fall Finds Under $50 that we shared in this epsiode HERE.DTT defines the term BREAKFRONT in today's episode.Anita's crush is Miss Jones keto and paleo fudgy brownie mix HEREKelly's crush is the HOSELINK Retractable Garden Reel. See the hose reel in action HERE Then use the code Kelly10 at hoselink.com HERE to get $10 off your purchase of this garden game changer!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 budget, large or small. Find o

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 HEREShe's also on Instagram HEREListen to Marian's podcast HEREYou can find her book FEELS LIKE HOME HEREDTT defines Dado rail today.Kelly's crush is the Pasted Paper die cuts HEREAnita's crush is Whittard breakfast tea 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 HEREHang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all t

Listen & learn how to be happier at home.We all want to be happier, and did you know that your home can go a long way to helping you feel happier? We want you to walk into a room with fresh eyes, and to see, really see what is in the room and how it is making your feel. Do you avoid being home? Do you dread walking in the door? You experience a room with your senses.Today DTT defines 'Bonded leather'. We're explaining what it is and why you need to know what it is.Kelly is crushing on the utility/garden tote from Steel Canvas. See it HERE.Anita is crushing on this phone cover that protects you from the radiation from your phone 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 HEREHang out with us between epis

This week we're teaching you how to decorate your entry like a design pro. The entryway is so important because you only get one chance to make a first impression. Find out what your entry needs.Because our 'decorate like a pro' episode was so popular, we're making this a series! This week we're tackling the entryway. IHere's a great side table you can use in your foyer. It's the Aleyska 63 inches console table HEREHow about a round fun mirror? HEREWe found a lovely blue geometric foyer rug HEREThis is a gorgeous blue and white ceramic umbrella stand HEREHere's a gorgeous velvet bench HERETake video tour of Kelly's entry HEREThe DTT defines word today is CERUSED WOOD.Kelly's crush - Dr. Laurie Santos's podcast The Happiness Lab & FREE course "The Science of Well Being". Check out the podcast HERE and the course HERE.Anita's crush is a cute blue and white office chair that's high on function HERENeed help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll offer advice specific to you

We've got our favorite fall finds under $50 in this week's episode. Can you already smell the pumpkin spice? Get out your sweaters and start up the fire pit, it's time.Here they are.Gold Metallic Pumpkin from Grandin Road HEREWheat Stack from Ballard DesignsHEREVelvet Ribbon from Ballard Designs HEREBlack and White Check Door Mat from AmazonHEREVelvet Pillow Cover from Ballard DesignsHEREBlue and White Faux Pumpkin from Kohls HERESilver Leaf Bowl from Wayfair HEREVintage Autumn Book Stack from Etsy HEREFelted Acorns Set of 12 from Etsy HEREFall throw/table decor ( 51”x51” scarf ) from Amazon HEREIt has 4.5 stars with 647 reviews.Chunky Sweater Pillow Lumbar from the Etsy store Threadgoode HERECopper Pedestal Bowl from Jamali Floral HEREAntique Brass Lantern from Jamali Floral HEREOur DTT Definition today is Chinoiserie.Kelly's crush is Frank & Eileen shirts HEREAnita's crush is the podcast WERE YOU RAISED BY WOLVES HERENeed help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll off

Less is definitely more - more style, more curated, more enjoyment. Today we teach you how to increase your style but reducing your stuff!A few of the key points from today's episode -A house overflowing with stuff (even good stuff) can be stressful.Don't buy stuff just because it's cheap and on trend.Steer clear of trends unless they really speak to you.Collect things you loveDon't buy things just because they are the right color.Don't buy things just because your decor has a 'hole' in it.The sink caddy by Claire HEREThe IG feature is SPACKLE AND SHINE HEREKelly’s crush: Jane Goodall Hope Cast HEREAnita's crush: This set of horsehair brushes that are perfect for cleaning silverware or silver jewelry 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 b

Our game changing DIY updates for less than $100 are inexpensive ways to seriously spruce up your home!Below are a few of our ideas mentioned in the episode, but you must listen for ALL the ideas, inspiration & details..make a wall shelf with corbels convert a closet into a built-in home office replace the knobs in your kitchen paint your front doorAnita mentioned her #DIYfail with her new wall hanging, HERESee how Anita removed her attic stair string HERERefresh your stained front door with this product Anita loves HEREToday's Instagram Feature is We Rate Dogs - need a smile, get a daily dose of cute, cuddly & clever HERE.Anita's crush is the cauliflower pizza crust from Trader Joes, gluten free, and made from cauliflowerKelly's Crush is Mother Fern - a gorgeous easy care, self cloning fern. Get more details 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 roo

It is said that design is in the details.Well, we think it is everywhere big & small, ... but the details definitely separate a nice room from a fabulous room.Details give personality, charm & style to your decor.Today we give you several simple ideas for adding details that will easily make your rooms fabulous!Use Kelly's idea for hanging mirrors or art.Hardware can be a wonderful detail that enhances your decor. Listen ot the hardware episode HERE.Add sprigs in bud vases all over your house. Just about any small container that can hodl water can be a bud vase or get a set HERE.Finials!Switch to wooden spoons etc. HERE.Pump bottles for shampoo & conditioner HERE.Listen to our Detox Your Home Episode HERE.Wireless is a Lie episode HERE.Our IG feature today is Chateau Gudanes HEREKelly's crush is the show "For the Love of Dogs with Paul O'Grady". Check it out HERE.Anita's is an extension cord that has a dimmer toggle on it!! HERE.Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consu

We all want a timeless look that will look fantastic for a long time, so today let's talk about what you can do to create a look that transcends time.One of the best tips is to avoid trends that can date your home. If something is super hot and super popular today, it probably won't stand the test of time.We suggest you hone your very own signature style that you love. Then you buy things that are you, rather than things that are 'on trend'. This is change in mindset that helps keep your style more classic and less trendy.Listen in for many more tips for a timeless look.We mentioned the wall art episode. You can listen to it HEREWorkman's friend moisturizer and skin barrier protection. See it HERE.Kelly has been using it before working in her garden and after as a moisturizer.See Workman's Friend in action by watching Kelly's video "Ten Lessons to Make You a Better Gardener" - click HERE to watch.Anita has been using & loves the argon oil Kelly shared HERESouthern Home Magazine IG feature HERE.We all want