Decorating Tips And Tricks

ARRANGING BED PILLOWS can be a bit controversial!!! Lots of pillows piled high or only sleeping pillows! Euro pillows or standard pillows? How many decorative pillows? Or do you throw a few pillows on the bed and call it a day? We love bed pillows!!!! Today we are talking about our favorite ways to arrange pillows on our bed. Put a big basket in your bedroom to collect your bed pillows while you are sleeping. We are all fans of Eruo pillows!!!! Euro shams come in various sizes so be careful you know what size they are. Here are sizes for euro shams... standard sizes:  26 x 26... king 36 x 36  Use 2 king size pillows on a queen size bed. They will cover the length of the queen bed.  If you like fluffy pillows use inserts that are one size bigger than the pillow cover. What a difference it will make! Don't forget to add a little throw at the end of the bed to balance the pillows! Here's a secret for a fluffy designer looking duvet, double your duvet insert. It's a little heavy to sleep with but if your

We love pampering overnight guests! Let's make them feel special, even more so during the holidays. It's so fun to spoil our friends and family that are staying with us during the holidays. Check out our tips like nice bedding and pillows, a good mattress, and fluffy towels. Contains affiliate links Check out the farm bedroom Anita talked about. You can see the benches and baskets at the foot of every bed HERE For a bench very close to Anita's, HERE Do you need a new mattress? Make sure your guest room has a comfy bed for your guests. We found this one, and really like it HERE Need new pillows? Check these out HERE Want to provide pillow chocolates for your guests? For a Godiva chocolate gift for less than $10 HERE Check out Yvonne's essentials for a guest room HERE Be sure to see Kelly's tips for creating a a bedroom sanctuary HERE Need new white fluffy towels for guests? Check these out HERE We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program desig

Likely the biggest horizontal surface you have in your house needs decor ~ your dining room table! We have tips, tricks & inspiration for you to create beauty on your table in between family dinners & guests. Bottom line go BIG, but don't miss all the other lines, especially that exclamation by Anita! Take a seat & let's talk dining room table decor... This episode is about making a decor statement on your dining room table when you are not dining. What to put there when your table is 'idle", which for many of us is most of the time. Go big on this large surface, but be mindful of interfering with your light fixture. Kelly likes to go big from side to side. Have a look HERE for an example of her dining table decor. Yvonne uses a chippy vintage shutter to add charm and to mask a table she had fallen out of love with, but had to keep for a few more years. Listen up mahogany table peeps. See it HERE Kelly loves to use runners on her patina'ed table (scored at a girl scout yard sale by

Oh yes, we can walk and chew gum. We can also celebrate Halloween and Thanksgiving and do things for Christmas!!! Christmas is so much better if we do not stress about all the things that need to get done and instead we plan and take the time Christmas deserves. Friends, planning is the key to a happy and stress-less Christmas season!!!!! Organization and planning is the key to enjoying Christmas!!! Now is the time to purge and get rid of Christmas things you have not used in a couple years! Bless others with them! Make lists! So so important. Have a look HERE at Kelly's kitchen all decked out with the platinum tree she mentioned. You can get a similar tree HERE. You can see Yvonne's post about What To Do For Christmas Now. It's all about lists my friend! See the post HERE If you are planning to take a family photo to put on a Christmas card think about planning for it now! See Yvonne's gift wrap station HERE If you are a gift buyer all year long make sure you KNOW where you put all your presents.

We love Thanksgiving! The grateful spirit of the holiday and of course, the delicious food. We also love pulling out special dishes & linens to set a beautiful table. Today we share our ideas, traditions & lots of inspiration so you can make this Thanksgiving your best ever! We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Roll out a burlap runner for starters. This one HERE is long & very inexpensive. Create Kelly's November floral design from her beautiful book for your centerpiece. Get the book HERE Layer a heavy vinyl felted table cloth UNDER your pretty tablecloth to protect your table from hot dishes & messy eaters. Yvonne has even more Thanksgiving ideas in her post HERE Chargers are a lovely addition to a holiday table we love the texture of these. Have a look HERE Large dishes can act as chargers when you layer each place settin

Sweater weather is here for much of the country, and we couldn't be more excited. It's time to start getting your porch ready for fall, or maybe you've already done that. Here are some fabulous ideas for outdoor areas of your home. Check out all of Yvonne's gorgeous outdoor fall decor HERE We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Be sure to check out Anita's favorite things from Amazon 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 place

Useful, pretty - less is more... These words come to mind when we talk about what is and what should be on our & your kitchen countertops. Let's head to the kitchen and see what's there... We are talking tops today, but while we are at it HERE is a post on what our countertops are made of and the pros & cons. Kelly has Carrara marble and she says YES to it even with the imperfections it develops. Read all about it HERE Tip of the day for kitchen counters - storage can, and should be decorative, listen in to get all our pretty storage ideas for the countertop. Backsplash the reason you have so many things on the counter? Maybe trying to hide it? Aspect Peel & Stick Tiles might be the solution. Look HERE Free your backsplash from outlets with a undercounter strip of outlets. Check them out HERE Kelly's knife set is really Henckels ( with the 2 men logo ). Have a look HERE Do you really need all those small appliances? Anita loves her compact immersion blender & it fits in a drawer.

Who knew organizing your pantry could be SO much fun! Tips keep flying along with the laughs in this episode, wherein Kelly gets a double TIP OF THE DAY! Let's explore #pantrygoals !! First clean it out, scrub it clean, then replace, restock and reorganize your pantry space. Need more pantry space? Re-think the space you have and maybe clear out other things in your kitchen, like extra post & pans to make room for a bigger pantry. Create zones in your pantry affiliate links Try using wicker baskets like Yvonne - look HERE Or metal see thru baskets like Anita - look HERE Add in a lazy susan like Yvonne - see HERE Yvonne & Kelly use this All Clad pan almost exclusively - see it HERE Small Ball Jars are great for spices - HERE is a set. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Be sure to check out Anita's favorite things from Amazon HERE

Halloween will be here soon. Are you prepared? Let's talk about what you need to do to get ready.  Kelly has some darling Halloween crafts you and the kids in your life will love. Make a Mummy Candle HERE How about a pumpkin candle from a juice bottle HERE Have you ever been BOO'ed? Get the scoop on this fun neighborhood game from Kelly HERE Yvonne needs help selecting a non-scary costume. Have a suggestion? Email us at decoratingtipsandtricks@gmail.com.  We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Be sure to check out Anita's favorite things from Amazon HERE Yvonne mentioned this Facebook video.  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

Today we are talking about getting our home ready for guests. We know you will want your guests to feel welcomed and comfortable but we want you to enjoy your time too! Let's have a stress-less entertaining holiday this year! See Yvonne's post on Company's Coming... Getting The Guestroom Ready HERE See the EZ Inflatable Bed HERE Inflatable beds are great to have on hand. Look HERE Kelly's favorite pillows are HERE Need extra chairs - how about a ghost or two. Click to see Ghost chairs HERE Maybe you need more simple white dishes. Have a look HERE Here's a post about how to clean up after overnight guest leave HERE We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Be sure to check out Anita's favorite things from Amazon HERE Think about sending an email to your guests to see if they have any special needs such as dietary needs. Have activities planned for

Organic elements add warmth & ease to your home decor. They are easy to find, budget friendly and varied. Think outside the potted plant ~ we do. Listen in for all our tips & inspiration for adding organic elements to your home. Affiliate links How about some wood slices click HERE White birch branches are lovely see some HERE See how Yvonne mixes a few organic elements in a dough bowl HERE So beautiful!! How about some willow balls to mix into your vignettes. Click HERE Or some moss balls click HERE Anita uses dried lavender to enhance the look & scent of her rooms. Sniff that out HERE Can't go wrong with plants. See how Kelly uses them in her decor & get care tips too. Click HERE Fruit is inexpensive, pretty & you can eat it too! See how Kelly uses green apples in her decor HERE Dried lavender in a bowl is pretty & smells heavenly. Try some HERE I need only say the word ~ Pinecones. Get a bunch HERE Probably should have gotten 'tip of the day'. See the willow fenci

It's your home where you spend a lot of time every week, so why not add elements that will make you happier? We're all about creating an environment that you can enjoy so much that you don't need a vacation from your everyday life. Listen to the episode to get all of our tips. Here are few links to products mentioned. Get yourself a sumptuous hotel robe like this Turkish cotton one HERE Try pink light bulbs in your home HERE We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Be sure to check out Anita's favorite things from Amazon 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

Decorating one thing in our home can lead to another and then another and yet another! It seems that trying to change one thing in our homes always becomes a big decorating snowball! Today let's talk about how to keep that snowball from rolling over you and your budget! See Yvonne's post on the decorating snowball HERE We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Be sure to check out Anita's favorite things from Amazon 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

Today we are sharing some things we do to keep our homes beautiful, organized, clean and running smoothly. Things you can do too. Things which will not only improve the look & function of your home, but also take less time. With the extra time you'll have we have tips on how to elevate your day and even pamper yourself a bit. Take it easy & take it up a notch with our tips! Anita & I love this idea from Yvonne..."Your day starts the night before". Find out what this means for you! See Yvonne's 8 SMART THINGS YOU DO BEFORE YOU GO TO BED HERE To shoe or not to shoe is the question. Find out who removes & who doesn't. Where does the shoe fall for you? See Yvonne's 12 HEALTHY MORNING ROUTINES TO CULTIVATE HERE We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Be sure to check out Anita's favorite things from Amazon [HERE(https://www.amazon.c

We are always on the lookout for a good deal. We're spilling our secrets for decorating your home on a budget. You won't want to miss this episode about how we like to save money when decorating. Click HERE to see Kelly's tip on the school house lights we all love. Page one shows the collar for the light & page 2 lists the classic school house milk glass shade. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Be sure to check out Anita's favorite things from Amazon 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 ou

Hey friends. Today we are talking about home decor items that every home needs. Well, needs is subjective. What we are talking about are things to put in your home that you should not miss out on! Let's begin... we are sure you will agree with us! We have some great ideas that will make any and every home look more beautiful! See Yvonne's dining room rug HERE You can find the rug HERE Learn about undercounter lighting HERE You can see Yvonne's big pillow baskets HERE We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Get a fresh set of charming glasses HERE While you are at it a nice set of versatile wine glasses HERE Be sure to check out Anita's favorite things from Amazon HERE See Yvonne's Architectural Element Art DIY 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

Get your table ready for fall! We're sharing our best ideas including creating a natural fall look. What colors should you use? What dishes do you need? Can you use fresh veggies for your table? Let's discuss! Learn how to make Kelly's cinnamon stick placecards HERE See Yvonne's Fall Table with a Tartan on it HERE Kelly knows her way around a cork and makes these darling cork place cards look HERE See Yvonne's Log Slice Charger with button legs HERE Wow - Kelly set a gorgeous fall table HERE Check out Anita's fast fall table HERE We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Be sure to check out Anita's favorite things from Amazon HERE Join Kelly for a casual fall table set in the kitchen HERE See Yvonne's Butternut Squash SOUP Recipe HERE See Yvonne's Fall Dough Bowl Styling [HERE](ttp://www.stonegableblog.com/fall-dough-bowl-styling/) See Yvonne's

Big, but fixable. We discuss some big decor mistakes that are easy to make...and almost just as easy to fix with our advice & tips. Listen in and see if you have made any of these decor no no's and if you are being held "hostage by your..." Kelly's umbrella tip to avoid decor mistakes - Live in the space first. Don't rush your decorating. Rome wasn't built in a day nor should your home be decorated in one. We start off with carpets. Make sure your rugs are big enough. Got shag? :( Not a mistake to layer rugs. See how Anita does it HERE Use a rug pad. Kelly tells you why HERE . Yvonne is feeling too crowded & she is removing something find out what it is.... Arrange your furniture in groupings like Anita. Take a tour HERE . We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Be sure to check out Anita's favorite things from Amazon HERE Need he

Fall is the perfect time to create a vignette. Fall bounty and colors and textures lend themselves to making a vignette to enjoy all season long! We have lots of ideas and tips for creating an autumnal grouping! Think different textures! It's all about T-E-X-T-U-R-E!!!! See Yvonne's favorite tips for great baskets and trays for a vignette HERE See Yvonne's 5 TIPS FOR CREATING A FALL VIGNETTE HERE See Yvonne's EARLY FALL VIGNETTE HERE See a Fall vignette with pheasant feathers in it HERE See how to cover burlap books HERE See Yvonne's velvet pumpkin arrangement HERE We love lanterns and candles in a fall vignette! Corks look fabulous in a container for a fall vignette! Great texture! We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Be sure to check out Anita's favorite things from Amazon HERE Think, "how do I add fabric" to a vignette. Also think about s

Fast & Fabulous! Ten Minute Decorating Ideas. Get your pen & paper or be prepared to remember a ton of tips on how to make your home more beautiful in ten minutes. Try Kelly's trio of small vases HERE Perch some apples here & there to evoke the fall & add a pop of color. Look HERE More green add some plants HERE Set up a ten minute coffee bar with Yvonne HERE Napkin rings make a difference. Create some in ten minutes with Yvonne HERE A fall table with Anita in ten minutes HERE Add a riser and elevate it ALL with Anita HERE Anita loves a tray and so will you when you add one to your decor in less than ten minutes. Have a look here HERE We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Be sure to check out Anita's favorite things from Amazon HERE So many ideas...if you have a ten minute decorating tips of your own be sure to email and