Decorating Tips And Tricks

Buying a sofa online can be tricky, so be sure to listen to our tips, so you have no regrets. The bottom line is that you really need to do your research, and be sure you know exactly what dimensions will work in your home, and what the fabric will look like. You'll also want to check reviews and look at home owner photos.Kelly loves her new sofa she bought online recently. She shared it as her crush in the episode HERETwo other sofa brands that look good to us:Sabai Designs HEREBallard Designs Baldwin sofa HEREThe hot topic is HEREAnita's crush is a set of electrical wall outlet plates with LED night lights. HEREKelly's crush are a set of 12 tea lights. Get a box 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

Is your house ready for your parents to move in at some point? Will it work for you, as you age? What can you do to prepare for that possibility? We're covering several ways you can prepare your home today.There are 4 ways to support the show and keep the Tips & Tricks coming! Click HERE.The hot topic is[HERE](]https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/g13408658/tea-advent-calendars/)andHEREKelly's crush is her storage, sleeper sectionsl from Interior Define. See it HERE.Anita's crush is the Bonne Maman advent calendar full of fruit spreads and honeyHERENeed 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 al

Updating your bathroom is so easy and doesn't require a lot of effort. It's amazing how simple changes can make a big impact. You don't need to rip everything out, just change out a few things like your shower curtain, and add a tissue box cover.Check out the SNL skit about becoming a mom and 'mom decorating' ideas (the bathroom is an ocean) HEREDon't forget to check out our episode on simple updates you can make to your kitchen HEREThere are 4 ways to support the show and keep the Tips & Tricks coming! Click HERE.Anita found some gorgeous things for your bathroom.Blue and white accessories for your bathroom countertop HEREEmbroidered linen tissue box covers HEREMonogrammed paper guest towels HEREThe hot topic is HEREAnita's crush is a stapless staplerThe 5 sheet capacity stapler is HEREEThe 10 sheet capacity stapler is HEREKelly's crush is the Gardenista Instagram gallery. See 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 th

Looking for home decor for your home on Amazon? We've got some fabulous finds for fall 2020, and we're sharing them today. These are well-priced as you would expect.Here are our finds.Ceramic Double Gourd lamp HEREBubble glass bottle HEREFrench bistro chairs HERE18 inch rustic wooden candle lantern HEREKate and Laurel Celia Metal Foldable Round Accent TableHEREKate and Laurel Lipton Decorative Tray HEREPapers & Co. Cavallini Vintage Dandelion Hanging Poster HEREJames Audubon Large White Ibis & Blue White Purple Heron prints HEREHandmade Sangria Pitcher HEREBlue and White Chinoiserie Pillow Cover HEREKelly's dandelion print in her laundry room see it HERE.Set of 2 lamps- Nola stacked crystal balls with shadesHERESet of 2 lamps - Brushed gold, open ring, rectangle shades HERESet of two crystal finials with extra set threads HEREHerringbone Faux Cashmere throw HERESet of 2 velvet pillows with whipstitch HEREKate & Laurel lacquered tray HERESquare glass & gold coffee table HEREVictorian style glas

Whether "farm living is the life" for you or not, you will LOVE our interview with Julie Thomas of Little Farmstead. This episode is packed with decorating tips & advice for any style.The giveaway has ended.Join Julie on Instagram HERE , her blog HERE and on Face Book HERE.Order a copy of Little Farmstead Living HERE. What a wonderful gift!Julie's favorite paint colors are Pointing HERE & All White HERE by Farrow & Ball.Today's Hot Topic is an event you will want to put on your calendar - November 4th will be the Christmas Tree raising at the Biltmore. Click HERE for more details.Crushes:Kelly maybe on the fence about wreaths, but this one turned her head. Have a look HERE.Anita is enjoying Sharn Santoni's YouTube - watch My French Country Home HERE.Listen to our episode about decorating a blank wall 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 nee

We love Pinterest, and unlike the experts telling us what the trends are, when we look at Pinterest, it can tell us what is trending with real people. Let's dive in.Here are a few of our favorite pins.PINS:One of Kelly's favorite outdoor fall decor pins - click thru to see 19 beautiful doors and porches elegantly decorated. Get inspired HERE.Anita loves this pin about growing your own microgreens HEREHome office ideas pin that Kelly has pinned HERE.Anita loves the idea of an indoor garden room. She loves this garden room pin HEREWorkout at home pin - Kelly's favorite workout with Heather Robertson. Click HERE to get to Heather's FREE 12 week challenge.Interested in home brewing? Check out this pin HERELooking for a granny pod? There's a cool one HEREThis gorgeous coffee station is is gorgeous! Check it out HEREKelly's crush is the grey Ludlow pedestal table from Lamp's Plus. See it HERE.Join Kelly on the new FREE home & garden app Smart Healthy Green Living HERE.Check out Shoptagr HERE and save $ when you

The leaves are falling, and we're ready to have some friends over for dinner. We're sharing our very favorite fall entertaining ideas today, so pull up a chair, and let's dive in.Anita just loves this recipe for pumpkin and chocolate chip bread from Buns in My Oven HEREDark chocolate pumpkin truffles HEREBaked pumpkin doughnut holes HEREKelly's recipes HEREStaub pumpkin cocette HEREVintage look jacquard tablecloth HERETurkey tureen HEREIndividual pumpkin cocettes in ceramic HEREEmma Bridgewater new fall series HEREChargers HERELow vase HEREGold flatware: 20 piece set for 4 $37.99 HERENapkins HERETransferware blog HEREClay colored napkins: Crate & Barrel HERECottages & Bungalows Fall Issue HERESmart Healthy Green Living - join Kelly HERE for free! HERETURBO Mop Pads - click HERE for the Sweeper pads.TURBO Mop Pads - click HERE for the Wet Jet pads.HOT TOPIC - Making a showhouse in a virtual age HEREAnita's crush - The movie Ride like a Girl HEREKelly's crush -Smart Healthy Green Living - join Kelly HER

It's time! It's everyone's favorite time of year! Get our your pumpkin spice drink and join us on the porch, while we chat about our favorite Fall tips and tricks. See Anita's velvet pumpkins HERE We got our velvet pumpkins HERE As for the very special way to connect with the show ~ become a DTT Tipster! A TIPSTER is someone who records their own tip along with us to be broadcast on an upcoming epsiode. There are 4 ways to support the show and keep the Tips & Tricks coming! Click HERE. Click HERE to learn more about becoming a TIPSTER and other ways to get involved. Find a set of 6 amber bud vases HERE. Our hot topic today is HERE The wreath. Kelly mentioned is found HERE. Anita's crush - bamboo tongs for getting toast out of the toaster HERE Kelly's crush - Raffia Pumpkins from Target 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

Taking care of your home is a form of self care that can really increase your overall happiness. Ramp up your happiness at home with our tips and advice. Happier at home = happier overall.Today we have tips & ideas on transiting from summer to fall, easy fall decor touches, fall scents & products, a few fall recipes and practical fall home mainenance advice.We kick off with the practical stuff. Tune in to make sure you are keeping up with thes essential tasks.Fall decor in a word - COZY!Add texture, warm hues, layers, and natural elements.Try these affordable ( $12.87 ) sweater pillows for texture. HERECheck out this caramel colored pillow cover for just the right warm hue. HEREHow about a bunch or two of curly willow for a natural element with height. HEREFall colored vintage books is the perfect touch. Get a stack HERESee velvet pumpkins on display on Kelly's transitional table HERE.For the scent of fall throught our your home put on a small simmer pot with our suggestions. Get the small pot Kelly u

Today we are looking ahead to the design trends we expect to see & enjoy in the year to come. Get a sneak peek at the trends AND get in on a very special way to connect with the show!We talk about design, color, lifetsyle & more trends. One trend you might not expect is...Well, you'll have to listen in to find out about all the 2021 trends.As for the very special way to connect with the show ~ become a DTT Tipster!A TIPSTER is someone who records their own tip along with us to be broadcast on an upcoming epsiode.There are 4 ways to support the show and keep the Tips & Tricks coming! Click HERE.Click HERE to learn more about becoming a TIPSTER and other ways to get involved.Here are some of the links we mention in this episode:Kelly's YouTube Before & After Barn Transformation watch it HERE.A Way to Garden Podcast - listen HERE.Learn about Grand Milleniel style listen HERE.Dried flowers: Yellow Craspedia from Etsy HERE.Sun Palms from Afloral HERE.Leather vase by Made Solid HERE.Have a look at K

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 HEREOur hot topic is - "Is it safe to rent an airbnb during the pandemic?"HEREOur crushesAnita's crush is this organic hibiscus tea from Egypt HEREKelly's crush is the Tinkle razor 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 HEREKell

Today we're addressing the most commonly asked decorating questions. These are questions that we are asked often and questions we see asked on the internet. Let's get started!The first question is do you have to match the wood floor stain to your furniture stain. The short answer is no. Check out our brown furniture episode 277 HEREFor the window Shades Anita mentions, they are Bali natural woven shades in cabo placid HEREKelly mentioned some fabulous artwork by a popular artist. We found her Etsy shop. Check out the lovely artwork of Cindy Austin HEREAnita found some preserved roses, and you can find them 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

What are the prior trends that are making a comeback?Turns out there are quite a few. As they say, they're nothing new under the sun. Trends seem to come and go, but when they come back, they are often repackaged with a new name.Here are some of the trends that seem to be back.art decorattan/wicker/bambooboholiving roomsvintage appliances such as the Smeg fridge from West Elm HERE.Want to talk with us about your decorating dreams or dilemma's? Book a design consult with us! We'd love to talk with you and give you our advice for creating an even more beautiful home. Email us at decoratingtipsandtricks@gmail.com to book a consult or get more information.Here are the links to specific products mentioned in the podcast.Kelly is loving the hourglass wicker side table HEREAnita loves this Anthropologie blue basket HEREHere are a few smaller appliances that are super hot.smeg toasters HEREHere's another retro toaster HERERussell Hobbs toaster HERERussell Hobbs tea kettle HEREThe giveaway mentioned in episode 431 is

Schooch on over, we have three new friends at the table ...In this episode you will get to know bloggers ~ Annie of Most Lovely Things, Mary Ann of Classic Casual Home & Cindy of Rough Luxe Lifestyle.As so many of you say ... "listening to DTT is like having coffee ( or wine! ) with your girl friends, who just happen to be great decorators." Well ... you just got 3 more friends!You are going to adore and admire these lovely ladies. They share their styles, friendship and of course, decorating tips during this chat with Kelly. Read on to get the links to their blogs, IG accounts & more.The giveaway has ended.Visit & follow Annie at her blog, Most Lovely Things HERE & her Instagram HERE.Visit & follow Mary Ann at her blog, Classic Casual Home HERE & her Instagram HERE.Visit & follow Cindy at her blog, Rough Luxe Lifestyle HERE & her Instagram HERE.For stunning examples of The Collected Look follow the #thecollectedlook on Instagram. Click HEREThen post your photos to the 'gram wi

We think that 'budget' is a dirty word! Sadly it's part of most everyone's lives, so it's important to know how to work magic on a budget.Listen in to hear our favorite tips for decorating your home on a budget.If you want even more ideas check out these previous episodes on budget decorating HEREand HERERead HERE for information on the peel & stick tiles Kelly mentioned.Want to paint your fabric chairs? Click HEREOur crushesAnita's silk pillowcase can be found HEREKelly's Dr. Jart moisturizer can be found HEREListener Lisa recommended the anti-curling rug corner grippers that can be found HEREWe are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's Amazon favorites are 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. W

Now more than ever we need to be happy in our homes!It is your home, so it's important that you are happy, content and enjoy living there. Here are our tips to be content with your home and to make everyday life in your home a joy.Here are our tips to be content with your home and to make everyday life in your home a joy.keep your house tidykeep the clutter at baykeep it picked upstart some new habits to keep it cleanclutter causes stress - bring every room back to 'ready'make your beddisplay some sentimental items or favorite collections around your homeFocus on things you can take with you, if you think you are moving, but there is no need to ignore your home if you are moving.think about the positives about your home, rather than the negatives. what drew you to it in the first place?fix the things that are brokenmake sure you have a comfortable mattress and seatingadd beauty to your every day life. So if that kitchen sponge looks so gross you don't want to touch it, toss it! get a new sponge!make sure you

Armed with our formula for creating a styled & meaningful bookcase you will be able to design your shelves with one eye closed & a hand tied behind your back! Fool proof tips & advice for a space that is hard to get right.We start off with a controversy of sorts ... find out which way we land on it!Not just books, but decorative items, photos, slavage pieces, tall, short, medium height there is a place for so many of your special things on your bookshelf, but not too many of them.Listen in for the formula to designing a stunning bookcase.Have a read of Kelly's post which likens designing a bookcase to a legal case. Fun read - click HERE.Decorate a bookcase for spring click HERE.Decorate a bookcase holiday style click HERE.Here are links to some of what we mentioned:We participate in the Amazon affiliate program, so your purchases may qualify us for a small fee, but in no way does that increase the cost to you.Boxwood balls click HERE.Stacked boxes click HERE.Cloche click HERE. Love the sparkly top

Have you considered how your home serves you? Now is the perfect time to assess it and determine is your home serving YOU or are you serving it?The pandemic has altered just about everyone's relationship with their home.Are you a homebody?Feeling a little hemmed in?Thinking your home needs a change or a tweak to make it serve you better? Listen in to all our ideas to enhance your sheltering at home experience and your home going forward.If we do say ourselves, these tips are pretty awesome!What's in a name? Read our hot topic article and start the name game for your pad. HERE.Kelly's crush - Jo Rodgers Instagram account is a must follow. Anglophiles follow HERE!Anita's crush is a colorful rug. See 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 isn't working for you. We work with any

Do you know your decorating style? Let's talk about several of the popular styles. We think it's important to know a bit about what your particular style is, so you will have some direction when you are shopping for new things.Here are a few of the styles we discussed are COUNTRY FRENCH, SHABBY CHIC, COASTAL, MODERN, CONTEMPORARY, TRADITIONAL, TRANSITIONAL, MINIMALIST, GUSTAVIAN, AND ECLECTIC.The Cactus Lounge giveaway is over.We participate in the Amazon and other affiliate programs, so if you make a purchase thru our links we may receive a small fee from Amazon or another affiliate partner. Our participation in no way effects the price you pay.Kelly is crushing on SUPERTHRIVE HEREAnita is crushing on the green tea mints at Trader Joes and the gluten free ice cream cones 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'

Amy Howard is a leader in DIY paint industry. She is also charming, delightful, full of fabulous tip and our guest today!Amy Howard Home is a well known brand. Today meet the wonderful woman behind the brand, the techniques & the paints we all love.Visit Amy Howard Home HERE to see all the products Amy has in her line and get creative!You can watch Amy in action on her You Tube channel HERE.Join Amy's FB group HERE.Follow Amy on IG HERE.Today's hot topic article is HERE.Kelly's new fav paleo snack - Paleo Puffs No Cheese Cheesiness can be found HERE unless she ate them all!Anita fell for this pink dresser/night stand from Ikea. See it 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 betwe