Decorating Tips And Tricks

Oh boy, we've seen a lot, and we hate to see people make decisions they will be sad about later. There are many mistakes that are easy to avoid, and we'll be talking about those today. Let us explain.Some things we suggest people avoid are media rooms and gallery walls.Our magazine episode is HEREOur IG feature today is Victoria Magazine HEREAnita's crushes are these paints -Sherwin WilliamsGeorgian Revival BlueSteamed WhiteStone LionYou can see Anita's farmhouse with the paint job HEREKelly's crush is Garden Secrets of Bunny Mellon with the foreword by P. Allen Smith. 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 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.

Some trends fade quickly away, while others have serious staying power. Today we're talking about those trends that we expect to stick around for the long haul. These trends will become classics.Learn from us the trends that will be and are unregret-able. We list & talk about several today.Listen to see if you have no regrets and what you will want to add to your home and be confident it will stand the test of time.Other episodes we referred to today that you will want to give a listen to are:Natural rugs - listen HERE.Regrettable trends UGH! - listen HERE.You can listen to the prior Amazon episodes HERE & HERE.Have a look at tuxdeo sofa a'la Billy Baldwin HERE.Our IG feature for today is Bayntun Flowers HEREKelly's crush are the sconces Kelly purchased as a result of one of our other episodes on curating beautiful home decor from Amazon. See the sconces HERE. They are sold seperately, so for a pair you'll need two.Anita's crush is the Experian App. Search for it in the app store or anyplace you downl

We want you to create or hone your own signature style! Do you already have a signature style! Let's talk about refining it. Don't have one yet? Let's talk about getting started. It's all about creativity, expressing your personality and having fun.It's fine to copy things you like, but try to add your own spin on it, to make it your own.Check out Anita's signature style in her Instagram feed HERECheck out Kelly's signature style in her Instagram feed HEREOur IG feature is Susan Kaufman HEREWe are crushing on...Kelly has fallen for this long this versatile zinc or rose gold planter. See it HERE.Anita loves this seeded eucalyptus leaf wreath 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 bet

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 mostess.IKEA folding chairs HEREFun shaped ice cube trays HERERefreshing & pretty Rose Spritzer HEREEasy party food - Kelly’s assembly only caprices skewers HEREFun and gorgeous floral ice bowl how-to video HEREElegant plastic stemless glasses HEREWhite square re-useable plastic plates 40 count HEREWatermelon beverage keg how-to video HEREBattery operated Chinese lanterns HEREPretty tomato cans for flowers HEREString lights HEREBuffalo check pillow covers, set of 2 18” x 18” covers HEREBuffalo check round tablecloth HEREOur IG feature today is CIAO FABIANA HEREKelly's crush: Cauliflower Stalks by From the Ground Up HEREAnita's crush: non-toxic nail polish 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

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!RUGSBlue trellis rug (Anita owns this one) HERETraditional Persian style rug but it's blue and green HEREMIRRORSTrumeau HERESan Marco HERETRAYSGold aluminum tray HEREBlue marbelized trays hEREORIGINAL ARTWORKKristina Sellars art HEREUse the code CRUSH for a 20% discount on your purchase!Max Moran art HEREDRESSERWhite embossed dresser HEREBlue dresser with brass handles HEREPILLOW INSERTSPillow inserts from IKEA HEREDown Pillow inserts from Amazon HEREDown alternative inserts from Amazon HEREPILLOWSStonewashed embroided blue on blue pillow HERERed and white embroidered fringe pillow HEREANTIQUESCheck out these sources for antiquesEtsy HEREEbay HEREChairish HERE1stdibs HERELocal Thrift storesLocal Consignment storesLAMPSDelilah Bone Lamp HEREVelvet lampshades hereBOOKCASESKelly’s new bookcase HERERustic Pine bookcase HEREOur IG feature is JESSE LAUZON who features his amazing antiq

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 HERESelecting a rug? Listen HERESo many lamp choices! Listen to this episode on choosing lamps HEREWe've got tips on how to deal with all of those wires HEREOur IG feature today is Charlotte Lucas HEREWe 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.Kelly's crush is working out with Heather Robertson on Youtube HEREAnita's crush is her new Kobalt electric mower 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 wha

Is something making your house look cheap? Listen and find out! It's not about how much money you spend, but about paying attention to what you invest in and the details. Today we talk about things you can do to make sure your home looks 'high end'.Listen in to get our tips. They are easy to incorporate into your home.We mentioned our episode on where to find artwork. Listen to the episode HEREListen to our episode on rugs HEREWe are both crushing on beauty products this week.Kelly's crush is her new hair dryer HEREAnita is crushing on this makeup HEREYou can find the refillable compact HEREOur Instagram Feature is a real favorite of Kelly's ~** Glenn House Restoration**. Have a look & give a follow 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 isn't working for you. We work with a

Learn all about slow style and why you might want it in your home with our guest today, Zandra from the Little Yellow Couch podcast. She was so interesting, and has lots to say about creating your own style.Anita was on the Little Yellow Couch podcast, listen HERELearn more about slow style HEREYou can take Zandra's quiz to find out what your style is. Take the quiz HERECheck out Zandra's podcast HEREFind her website HEREFind her on Instagram HEREGet a DTT consult with Kelly and Anita! We'll help you with your decorating dilemma, and give you personalized ideas for your room. Find out more HEREOur IG feature is MILIEU MAGAZINE. We love the Milieu print magazine, but in-between issues, enjoy their gorgeous photos on Instagram HEREAnita's crush is the Hunter clogs HEREKelly's crush is Dirty John. The show is on Netflix. The podcast is 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 f

Don't be left out in the cold ... we re here to fill you in on all the HOT design style trends. Listen in !There are some new design styles that are heating up, and if you haven't heard about some of these yet, you probably will. But there's no need to wait, we here to spill the beans now, so you'll know what is coming. If you are a minimalist or a maximalist, there's something here for you.The three design styles we're covering today areContemporary Cali or California CoolAmber Lewis is a designer who does this style well HEREJapandiEclectic EnglishLuke Edward Hall is a designer who aces this style [https://www.instagram.com/lukeedwardhall/]Anita's crush is Blitz silver polish. HEREFor very light tarnish try this product HERELearn more about different types of silver polish HEREKelly's crush is the oh so wonderful & well written book by Amber Lewis. Amber does the California cool style better than anyone. Get a copy of Made for Living HERE.Our Instagram feature for today is Alison Henry Design HERENeed h

Is your bathroom on trend? We'll give you the latest information on what's hot this year and what we expect to be hot going forward. Be sure to listen before you spend money on a bathroom remodel.There's so much new to the bathroom scene, and we're telling you what we really think. Let's discuss smart toilets, floating vanites, and so much more!!Concrete & fiber free standing tub. See it HERE. What do you think?Pasted Paper wall paper sheets are a DIY option for wallpapering your bathroom or any room. Check out Pasted Paper HERE.Kelly's crush is a daisy-like perennial called White Bouquet Tansy. Listen in to get the details on this tough & easy to grow flowering plant. Then order a 4" pot or s few HERE.Anita's crush is a a digital clock that projects the time on the ceiling. So if you wake in and it's dark, you can check the time easily without turning on any lights so it's easier to go back to sleep if it isn't time to wake up Find it HEREOur Instagram feature is Clare Foster Gardens HEREClare is the

Listen to avoid costly renovation mistakes in the kitchen! We all know the kitchen is such an important part of your home and a place that you can spend a lot of money. Get it all right with our tips and advice.The kitchen is such an important part of your house and a place that you can really spend a lot of money. Whether you are looking to renovate or just do a decorating refresh, we want you to avoid some common mistakes.Appliances and other high ticket items need to be carefully selected so you don't have big dollar regrets.Try to avoid trendy things that will look dated 5 years from now.Make sure you keep your work triangle in mind. That's your sink, oven, refrigerator.Anita's crush is a Kitchen-Aid dish drainer HERE Thanks to our listener Lizzy for recommending it!Kelly's crush is the charming movie Minari HEREOur Instagram feature is the talented Bunny Williams 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 inclu

Developing your own signature color palette is crucial to creating a beautiful home that speaks to you. Today we discuss exactly how to do that.Having a signature palette will make your home decor cohesive. It helps too when you want to move things from one room to another, and it makes it easier when you are shopping for decor. We mentioned the episode about china cabinets. Take a listen if you want to go topless HEREYou'll also want to listen to the episode about the color rules HERETake a listen to our episode all about using complementary colors HEREWe are crushing on...Anita is so excited to find A REASON TO BAKE HEREThey bake delicious gluten free goodies and employ people with intellectual disabilities.Kelly is crush and our Instagram feature is EMPTY NESTING LIKE A BOSS 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 togethe

Talking all things home, expert thrifting tips and transformation ideas with HGTV's Marianne Canada! You'll learn & laugh when you join in to hear this lively conversation.Another awesome conversation - Listen to Kelly's interview on HGTV Obsessed podcast HERE.You can find Marianne in all these places:HGTV Obsessed Podcast - HEREHGTV Handmade on YouTube - HEREOn Instagram - HEREMarianne recommends this citrus stripper for thrifted transformations HERE.Anita's crush is her pink sonicare toothbrush with travel case that charges your toothbrush HEREIf you don't need the charging travel case, you can the toothbrush cheaper HEREKelly's crush is the book Uprooted by Page Dickey. See it HERE.Our Instagram feature is Friendless Churches HERNeed 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 wor

Details really make the difference in a room. Today we share easy, inspired ideas to take your rooms from nice to fabulous.Listen in and up your decorating game!Exciting news! Kelly was interviewed on the new HGTV podcast! Listen to Kelly's interview on the HGTV Obsessed podcast. HERE.Stack of decor books Kelly recommends:Soul of the Home by Tara Shaw HERE.I am Invincible by Norma Kamali HERE.Elements of Style by Erin Gates HERE.Anita's crush is Victory Pie Company HEREVictory Pie Company is offering our listeners a special, just for us.Buy 2 pies (one for you and one for a friend, or both for you) and use the code DTT to get half off your shipping (when both pies go to the same address)Kelly's crush - a stunning jumpsuit from Garnet Hill HERE.Our IG feature today is Jo Rodgers 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 togeth

Let's freshen up our homes and let's do it for free! Well it's almost all free. I think Kelly cheated on one of her items! You'll be amazed how much these simple tips will transform your house into a home you love.Our Instagram feature for today is HOUSE AND GARDEN UK HEREKelly's crush is an interview with the world reknowned gardener Monty Don! You will love him even more after listening HERE.Anita's crush is the brand new book FORTNUM AND MASON: TIME FOR 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 those places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week!Kelly's IG HEREKelly's Youtube HEREKelly's

Today we are putting SPRING in your decor. From simple re-freshes to items to add and DIYs to create we share lots & lots of ideas and inspiration with you!Watch Kelly's "Spring Decor Ideas" video HERE.Watch Kelly's video with details/tutorials for 5 fabulous spring decor ideas. Watch HERE.Budding branches are hallmarks of spring. Listen in to learn how to cut some from your own garden.You make make some faux budding branches with this tutorial from Kelly. Click HERE.Learn about the healing, calming products made by NYC Botanics. Kelly's dear dear friend Jill is the founder of NYC Botanics. Jill's compelling, up lifting story is one you should hear. Listen to Kelly's interview with Jill HERE.Visit NYC Botanics HERE - use the code DTT for 15% off including free shipping until May 17th.The faux branches Kelly is impressed with are from Crate & Barrel. See them HERE.Kelly's book also has a whole chapter on forcing branches to bud. Have a look HERE.Try pretty floral wallpaper or wrapping paper in a simple

Craving some color & pattern? Imagine your walls covered in classic patterns that evoke beauty & style and imagine that you can DIY your way to this look in a few hours. Make that imagining reality with a fantastic new product! Kelly talks with the creator & CEO of Pasted Paper and shares her bathroom transformation using the easy to manage sheets.Visit the Pasted Paper site HERE.Get special promotions & deals from Pasted paper now thru 5/9 HERE.Follow Pasted Paper on Instgram HERE.CRUSHES:Anita's crush is the Fastrack rail kit for hanging brooms, shovels, and more HEREKelly's crush is FoxGloves gardening gloves. Try them by clicking HERE.Our IG feature today is Hill House Vintage 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 budge

We love Country French style because it's such a cross between elegance, sophistication, and casual style. It's a mix of rustic with refined, and it works with many different styles. We'll describe the style today, give you sources for inspiration, and suggest specific pieces for your home.The French Needle is HEREWe covered The English Country Look HERECheck out Anita's blog CEDAR HILL FARMHOUSE for updated Country French inspiration HEREResources:Anita's book French Accents is HERECharles Faudree's book, Charles Faudree the king of Country French, is HEREAnother great French decorating book is La vie est belle: the elegance art of living in the French style HEREChristopher Knight set of 2 French chairs with light gray fabric HEREOutdoor French bistro chairs in navy and white HERELouis phillipe wall mirror HERERound bread board HEREAuthenic French Blue transferware plates HERELook for the brand SARREGUEMINES for gorgeous antique French dishes.Gorgeous video of French Decor Style & Elements HERELouis 15th

One of the most popular features of our podcast are the crushes we include in each episode. Today we're covering some of our favorite home related crushes.The "crushes" we include each episode can be anything from a favorte candle to a treasured night shirt or even a podcast or IG account that we enjoy, but today, it's all home related crushes. Let's get started!All-Purpose Epoxy Repair Putty Stick to repair a nick in your granite HEREPink Silk Pillowcase HEREHoward SunShield Outdoor Furniture Wax with UV Protectionhttps://amzn.to/2PV6vb2Eucalyptus Wreath HEREPimpernel placemats in the Strawberry Thief pattern HERERussell Hobbs Electric Kettle in Heavenly Blue HEREEmbossed wallpaper HERENail studded lamp shade HEREBlack & white checked floor pillow HEREJack Rogers comfort collection HERESuper Thrive HEREFaux crocodile tray in black with brushed gold handles HEREHOT TOPIC HEREKelly's new VERY SPECIAL crush HERE Use code “CRUSH” at checkout for 20% original art.Anita's new crush - Delicious oolong tea HEREN

We all have a budget, and it's so hard to stick to it. Today we're talking about how to not blow your budget, and we've got some of our favorite tips to share. Staying on budget means that you need to think about the long haul, and not about instant gratification. Sometimes you have to wait for that special thing. Don't fall into the trap of buying filler pieces that you don't don't really like. It's okay to have empty spaces in your home.Be sure you know what items cost, then you'll know it when you see a good price.We've done a few other episodes on budget decorating that you can find below.Fresh budget decorating ideas HEREBudget decor with style HEREBest budget ideas HEREChampagne taste on a beer budget HEREAnita is crushing on this site for a custom ipad case HEREKelly is crushing on the book At Home in the Garden 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 ro