Decorating Tips And Tricks

Today we are heating it up with hot mantle decorating ideas. Lots of ideas and inspiration on how you can create tasteful, beautiful mantle decor all year long without much effort at all. A listener question you'll all love and more. We cover: ~ the rule of threes ~ layering ~ Breathing room at a critical spot ~ one glorious thing ~careful editing ~ overall composition You can see Kelly's mantle in this video tour. Click HERE. See how Anita deals with a tv over her mantle. Click HERE Kelly decorates her mantle for Christmas HERE. We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's Amazon favorites are 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 m

Want to know what colors are hot for 2019? We're talking about them today. Benjamin Moore has announced their color of the year, but not only the color for the year, but an entire palette of colors HERE Their Color of the year is Metropolitan, which is a nice putty gray. Check out the other colors in the link above. Want to know how to mix in other colors? Check out the color rules by listening to our episode on how to use the color rules HERE Want to see Anita's red plates, click HERE Get acid free tape HERE archival gloves HERE We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's Amazon favorites are 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 HERE H

Today we explore all the possibilities for your Christmas/holiday color palette. Anita also shares the history behind red & green. Very interesting... Whether you are a traditionalist or pushing the envelope of your holiday decor, you'll get some new ideas & a fresh take on the classics. We also answer one of your questions. It is good one, that many people struggle with in their decorating. Drop the garland and listen in or better yet, keep decorating & listen! We participate in the Amazon Associate program, which means if you click thru here and make an Amazon purchase we may receive a small fee from Amazon. This in no way effects the price you pay for the item(s). Try some plaid ribbon this year. Plaid is hot this year and a classic ~ win win! Check out some options HERE. The plug mold. A little known wonder for hiding wires. When installed correctly of course! Listen in for a little story on that... See a plug mold HERE. Once you hear our ideas for alternative Christmas c

Are you feeling stressed about the holidays? We're talking today about how to do a 'light' version of Christmas decorating and entertaining. Let's talk about ways to do less and enjoy the holidays more. We're not worrying about what other people think. We're doing what we want and skipping the rest. Talk to your family about your plans and put some thought into your 'must haves' for the season. There might be some things you've always done that nobody actually enjoys. Don't feel pressure from Instagram and Pinterest to over-decorate. We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's Amazon favorites are 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 HERE Ha

Often we say "Rule - Schmule" ~ well, something like that. We generally like to pave our own decorating road and encourage you to do the same. That being said, there are some tried & true rules which when followed make decorating easier and the look better. Today we go over one of these rules, so you know it, understand how to apply it and you know when to hold 'em & when to fold 'em with respect to it. Listen in for the rule, a terrific listener question and a coming together to help request. The rule is the 60 - 30 - 10 rule. Do you know of it? Do you follow it? We dive into the reason for the rule, what it does for your decorating, how you can use it to your advantge and a few ways to tweak it make it your own. Our listener question today is from Patricia and it involves hanging a chandy... Question for you ~ are you a 'swagger'? Let us know & listen in to hear what we think of Patricia being a 'swagger'. Thanks for your question Patricia! We are a part of the Amazon affiliate

What is the difference between collectibles, vintage and antiques? Today we're talking about what constitutes an antique or a vintage item, and how you can learn about how old the item is and if it is priced too high or too low. We love enjoying vintage and antique things in our homes, and we enjoy keeping these things in good condition so they are safe for the next generation. These items are a piece of the past and the workmanship is often unparalleled. We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's Amazon favorites are 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 HERE Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels.

Oh the French ~ they make it all look so divinely effortless. But seemingly effortless style & decor is not only in the realm of the French. Anyone can achieve this look ~ it is more of an approach than a style. But that approach packs a lot of style. Listen in ... The French apprpoach to decor: ~ embraces imperfection ~ shuns the matchy matchy ~ seeks items with character ~ prizes functionality ~ let's life happen Listen in to hear how all that comes together in the nonchalant, yet oh so fabulous way we admire. We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's Amazon favorites are 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 HERE Hang

Have you thought of renting out your home for a vacation rental? Let's chat about why you might want to, and some things to consider. There are several things things you'll need to do to get your home ready for rental. See Anita's rental house HERE See some tips for prepping your house for vacation rental HERE and HERE We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's Amazon favorites are 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 HERE Hang 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 HERE Kelly's Youtube HERE Kelly's blog HERE

You've got some. We know you do. The question is how do you feel about it ? Today we dive deep into a discussion of "brown furniture". Prompted by a request this episode is sure to shed some light on how brown furniture is view today and what to do with yours. Listen in ~ Brown Furniture Bummed or Blessed! So Kelly was asked to ring in on this topic. That request prompted lots of thought. Not soul searching exactly, more like stain searching ... Listen in to see how we feel about our brown furniture and how we think you should view/treat yours. Here are links to things we mentioned today: We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we may earn a small commission, but the in no way impacts your purchase price. Restor-a-finish - click HERE Touch of Orange - click HERE YouTube Tour of Kelly's house with Mary Beth Evans ( of Days of Our Lives Fame ). Click HERE. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. And please drop us a line and let us know what you think of the pod

If you've decorated for fall, it's time to start thinking about how you'll transition your fall décor into Thanksgiving décor. No cross-holidation for us! See how Yvonne does the transition HERE Designthusiasm can be found HERE Speaking of transitions, today is a day of transitions for us. We're so sad that today is Yvonne's last day to host Decorating Tips and Tricks. But we completely understand that she needs to spend more time with her young grandchildren. We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's Amazon favorites are 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 HERE Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube c

Fall is a great time for cozy recipes. We love to cook and bakes, especially in the fall. Today we'ere sharing our very favorite fall recipes. So get ready for some mouth-watering recipes. This is the recipe Anita uses for pumpkin pancakes HERE Yvonne's baked oatmeal is HERE Anita loves making the Lancaster Hotel's red pepper bisque HERE Kelly's pumpkin seed recipe is HERE Kelly love Ina Garten's Spicy turkey meatballs and spaghetti recipe HERE Yvonne's raw apple cake is HERE Anita's herb cheese    1 clove garlic 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon pepper Process in food processor or use your immersion blender. Anita's WASSAIL  2 quarts apple juice 2 cups orange juice 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 (3-inch) stick cinnamon 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1 teaspoon whole allspice Combine all ingredients in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Simmer

Accessories make a room. They are what give your spaces personality. Accessories can tell a story an evoke a vibe. You want yours to be telling the right tale. So listen in for ideas & inspiration on the real fun part of decorating ~ accessories! Accessories can be VERY budget friendly! Plants & flowers add an engery to a room that no decor items can ~ add some! Texture IS an accessory! Check out the Styled & Set tour Kelly mentioned HERE. Stack 3 books on your coffee table. Let their titles tell a bit of your story. Shiny, metallic accessories add pizazz to any style. Art is necessary in every home. Make yours unique like you! Add a touch of black to every room. Use this color in accessories for an easy punch. We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's Amazon favorites are 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

The Holiday's will be here before you know it! Are you thinking about them yet? If you start to get organized NOW you will have a more merry and less harried Holiday! So let's start making a list and check them twice! Whether you do a little decorating or a lot you should enjoy it! Our best advice is... If decorating and planning and shopping and baking get too much and not fun... just STOP! Pare back and enjoy! See Yvonne's GIFT WRAP STATION HERE We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's Amazon favorites are 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 HERE Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links

We love to decorate the entire house, so we don't want you to leave out your hallway. It should look just as amazing as the rest of your home! Today we're sharing some of our favorite ideas for upping your hallway game. Try using a rug to add some textiles and texture to the hallway. Look for some great molding too. Be sure artwork is sized properly for your hallway. You can visit our friend Rachel at the Frugal Farmhouse HERE and HERE We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's Amazon favorites are 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 HERE Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below t

Living large in the living room ! This has nothing to do with size, but how you outfit this room for function, comfort & style. See yours with new eyes today. That new perspective, coupled with our help may just make this your favorite room in your house. This is the perfect time of the year to re-examine, re-think and maybe even re-arrange your living room. After all many people only enter the living room for holidays & with company. ( funny that it is called the living room - maybe more the ocassional room for some! ) . So with the holidays heading our way soon let's get living large in the living room. Head on into yours with a fresh set of eyes. Remove what doesn't move you. Like Kelly says, "if it doesn't move you - move it". Someplace else or out for donation, consignment or gifting. With the unloved out of the way think about the funcationalty of the room. Are there clear paths of traffic? Are there spots where conversation can be comfortably had? If not, make changes in the posit

Organized closet - organized LIFE ! Most often you'll start your day there, so start it right. Today we have secrets & tips to help you get it together in your closet. Listen in and then head to your closet !Learn about "DISCARDIA" and how to celebrate it with us!!We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money.Get those fuzzy velvety hangers so your stuff doesn't slide off. Click HERE.How about a limited # of slots for shoes. See a nice rack HERE.Step stool to reach the upper shelves you should have or add HERE.Shelf dividers are great! Get some HERE.Boot stuffers help organize your footwear. These are darling - HERE.Matching boxes for closet storage HERE.More bags for your handbags protect your lovely bags. Pick up a set HERE.Try Kelly's idea for storing your costume jewlery on a re-purposed thread hanger. Get a hanger HERE.Closet safe might be a good idea. Get one HERE.Anita's Amazon favorites are HERENeed help with your home? We'd love to help! We do persona

We're the tip girls and today we're offering tips, tips, tips fast and furiously! We've got ideas from for your entire house and even your front porch. Check them out. One of our first tips is to add something off-beat to every room. This gives your room personality Looking for a terrific source for frugal finds, thrifted treasures and wonderful home tours? Then visit our friend Rachel at the Frugal Farmhouse HERE We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's Amazon favorites are 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 HERE Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's YouTube channels. Links are below to all those places to

Today's tips are all about slipping beautiful, things, moments & opportunities in your everyday. If you do you will most definitely elevate your everyday and end up feeling happier. We go through your day from morning to night and every moment in between with ideas ... and yes, lots of laughs! Laughing along with us most definitely will make you & us happier! The bottom line is that it is your mind set... so open your minds to elevating your everyday. Let's dive in... Anita has wonderful simple ideas on elevating your morning. We take part in the Amazon affiliate program. We may be paid a small fee for qualifying purchases. Yvonne has so many ideas including a book she read that touches on today's topic. See the book HERE. Kelly wants us all to take a few steps outside each morning. No plastic food containers. Try these HERE. The best floral shears for cutting flowers & greens to fill all those bud vases! See them HERE. Try lavender linen spray on your sheets HERE. Light a candle at

One of our favorite things about Fall is being able to put on some candlelight or other soft lighting when the evenings get shorter. You would be surprised by how many ways we can light up Autumn's nights! See Yvonne's favorite battery operated candles with remote HERE We also love fairy lights! You can see them HERE Log slices are great to put candles on. You can see one HERE One of the most asked about accessories in Yvonne's home are the white punched ceramic lanterns. They are back in stock HERE We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's Amazon favorites are 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 HERE Hang out with us between episodes

We have all made decorating blunders; some of us have made a lot of them. Because The three of us have made so many blunders, we're well versed in how to fix them. The great news is that most of them can be fixed. First, be sure you know your decorating style. If you don't, then you are probably going to buy things that don't work with your style. It may not have a cohesive look. Check out our tIps for figuring out what you decorating style is HERE Some of the most common blunders are hanging artwork too high, choosing a rug that is too small and buying curtains that are not full enough. Often people buy artwork not because it speaks to them, but because it is the right size and color. Avoid a lot of the mass-produced art, and go with art created by an artist you love. We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's Amazon favorites are HERE Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll offer advice specific to your