Decorating Tips And Tricks

Summer is heating up and so are the trends!We're talking about the summer trends with our good friend Betsy Helmuth from the podcast Affordable Interior Design Podcast. Catch our other episodes with Betsy HERE and HERE.Check out the video on the homes featured in Nancy Meyers videos HERE. DTT DEFINES ADUCRUSHES:Kelly's crush is the book, either hardcopy or audio version, Rebecca. It is a classic you will not want to miss. Get a copy or listen HERE.Anita's crush is bamboo flatware HERE. Betsy's crush is the podcast The &%$# Nobody Tells You about Writing 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 YouTube channel. Links are below to all those

We have some thoughts on our design choices in the past. Did we make some mistakes?Anita admits that maybe the glass front cabinets in her kitchen were a mistake. Kelly talks about her sink that is chipping HERE. DTT defines Mood BoardWe are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money.CRUSHES:Anita's crush is the book Charlotte Moss Entertains HEREKelly's crush is a house tour 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 YouTube channel. 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 blog HEREAnita's IG HEREAnita's blog HEREAre you

Hey there - this is a unique "bonus" as it is more of an invitation than an episode. I am inviting you to follow your passion for decorating into creating a profitable business. I did and now I want to share all I know with you!Listen to what I have in store for you and how you can come along with me to start a career, transition to a new chapter or add a lucrative side hustle to your existing endeavors.My audio course will be self paced and capped off with a one on one conference with me focused specifically on you & your new decorating business. That sounds exciting doesn't it? .... "Your decorating business"!Learn to make your passion for decorating work for you. If this sounds right for you simply email "I've got the passion" to kelly@mysoulfulhome.com.You are an email away from starting your decorating business!xx,Kelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s

Style Crimes - oh there are many!No one is innocent! Anita & I included...Tune in to hear a multitude of style crimes - laugh along with us we call them out, fess up and defy the law!Not going to list the crimes here because it is so much more fun to listen to us dish about them, hear us come clean and plead guilty !Here are a few other episodes we reference in this episode:Faux Flower episode HERE.Scale & Balance episode HERE.If you are guilty of out dated hardware or shy of crime, you just need a refresh then visit our friends at D Lawless Hardware for beautiful hardware at terrific prices. HERE.Crushes:Anita shares stunning French Cheese Knife set HERE.Kelly's crush this week is a set of matte black salad plates to add a modern touch to your table. Mix with white dishes, transferware and more. See the set HERE.Thanks SO much to those of you have left us a review on itunes. We really appreciate each supportive, encouraging word!Need help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized con

How do you decorate your home when your partner has strong opinions? There are some things you can do to make the process go more smoothly. DTT DEFINES: JapanningWe are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money.CRUSHES:Anita's crush are beautiful velvet curtains in a soft French blue HERE. Kelly's crush is the book 100 Herbs to Grow 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. 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 blog HEREAnita's IG HEREAnita's blog HEREAre you subscribed to the podcast? Don't ne

What's hot and what's not? Let's check in.We're moving away from cool colors and mass produced items. The new romantics are in - ribbon, pinks, reds, florals and dare I say lace is back.DTT defines EbonisingWe are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money.CRUSHES:Anita's crush is Risewell toothpaste HERE.Kelly's crush is this home tour on Youtube 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. 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 blog HEREAnita's IG HEREAnita's blog HEREAre you subscribed to the pod

Doing neutrals right is more complicated that you would think. We're talking about undertones of colors, textures, and what you need to do neutrals right. Black works so well in a neutral room. Check out our episode on adding black to a room HERE. Check out the pillow covers from Jolie Marche HERE. DTT DEFINES OrmoluWe are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. CRUSHESAnita's crush is this charming set of pink scalloped pillow covers for a great price HERE. Kelly's crush is the Parnassus Bookstore YouTube channel 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. Links are below to

Is your room missing this?Most decorators agree that every room needs a touch of black. Black lampshades always look great and are an easy way to add the touch of black you need to any room. See Kelly's suggestion HERE. Kelly's Hooker bookcase is lovely. See it HERE.Peppercorn & neutral stripe accent chair -take a book HERE. Black tray. See it HERE We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Black and white architectural prints HEREBlack and white French bistro chair HEREBrass lamps with black lampshades HEREBlack pendant light HERE. DTT DEFINES DAMASKCRUSHESKelly's crush is the book History of the Rain by Nail Williams ( audio if you can ) Get a copy HERE Anita's crush is this YouTube video about the houses featured in Nancy Meyers' films 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

Did you know there's a new type of home with amenities like a condo, but feels more like a single family home? Today on our DTT Plus episode, we're talking about build to rent homes that are small homes with small yards, and a one car garage, but you don't own them, they are only to rent. Are they for you? Let's discuss.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 other 6 days of the week!Kelly's IG HEREKelly's Youtube HEREKelly's blog HEREAnita's IG HEREAnita's blog HEREAre you subscribed to the podcast? Don't need to search for us each Wednesday let us come right to your

We had so much more to say after the MUST KNOW DECORATING TIPS part 1, that we had to record a part 2! This part 2, unlike many sequels, is just as great as part 1 - maybe even better!You can find part 1 HERE. Here are just a few of the MUST KNOW DECORATING TIPS we shared in this episode.~ Scale your furniture to the room size & ceiling height;~ Do your homework before buying antiques;~ Use furniture to delineate spaces;~ Choose a simple, neutral tile backsplash ( you will never regret it! );~ Add a mirror to your entry; ~ Use furniture with low visual noise in a small space;~ Incorporate the rule of threes;~ Use every room in your home regularly ( imprint the life of your family on every square foot! )Oh and the tips go on & on .... as do the laughs & stories.Our Hot Topic this week makes us re-examine Amazon. Listen to the discussion & read HERE.Anita's crush is a delightful tea served by the St. Regis and Anita herself. Taste test it by going HERE.Kelly's crush is Dian

What can you accomplish working with a decorator? What kind of information will you get from a pro? Let's discuss.You can work with someone locally, or you can work with someone virtually. You can find out more about our consults HERE. DTT DEFINES EMPIRE STYLEWe are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. CRUSHES:Anita's crush is a delicate laundry detergent formulated for wool and silk HERE. Kelly's crush is on the practical side today. If you have paper towel guilt too, try these from Amazon Aware. Get six rolls 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. Links are below to

You might want to avoid doing these things if you don't want your house to look 'not so good'.Some things on our 'no-no' list are grommet curtains, mini blinds, popcorn ceilings, and small artwork on a large wall.DTT defines AnaglyptaWe are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's Amazon favorites are HEREKelly's crush is all things Sarah Raven, including her terrific garden centric podcast "Grow Cook Eat Arrange". Find all things Sarah Raven HERE.Anita's crush is this charming green toaster 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. Links are below to all those place

Where can you save money when you're decorating a room? We'll fill you in!Previously we talked about where we think it's worth splurging. You can find the episode HERE. Today we're focusing on areas where you can really save some money. See the inexpensive pillow covers Kelly was raving about HERE and HERE.Unfinished wooden counter stools HERE.DTT defines commodeWe are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. CRUSHES:Kelly's crush is a podcast regarding the Merlin app. Listen HERE.Anita's crush is a cashmere pill remover 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. Links are be

Should you add faux flowers? Do they cheapen a room or add something?There's some bad faux flowers out there, but there's also some that are quite nice. Of course, we prefer real, but if you travel a lot or can't afford real, then it's worth checking out some good faux flowers. And if you decide to buy faux flowers, check out our tips for buying them. You can find some realistic faux flowers are plants at Diane James HEREand OKA HERE.If you decide to buy something faux, be sure to listen to our episode that does a deep dive into what to look for and where to buy them 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. Links are b

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 hold 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.Kelly'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.We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's Am

What's worth the splurge? Today we're discussing what is worth spending some extra cash on. In an upcoming episode we'll talk about these same rooms and what we think are things you don't need to splurge on. Looking to buy a sofa? We cover our tips for buying a sofa online HEREDTT DEFINES decoupageWe 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.Anita's crush is this well-built large laundry cart HEREKelly's crush is the latest book by Margaret Renkl The Comfort Of Crows. Get your 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 channe

Does Instagram make you sad? Do you compare your home to the homes you see on social media? We want you to love your home. Try not to compare it to what you see online. If it just isn't making you happy, maybe it's time to take a break from social media. Listen to cheap thrills (decor tips for a free refresh) HEREListen to best budget ideas HEREAnita's country French kitchen was featured by Architectural Digest HERE It's the 7th photo in the article. DTT DEFINES: ChintzCRUSHES:Kelly's crush is the weight lifting app The Pump. Check it out HEREAnita's crush is Northern Exposure, now on Amazon Prime. 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 You

Is this replacing Modern Farmhouse? Let's talk about how it's the similar to modern farmhouse and cottage core, but also how it's different. Kelly mentioned Anita's new house having some of the elements of Modern Cottage. You can see some photos of Anita's new house HERE. DTT DEFINES: ErgonomicsCRUSHES:Kelly's crush is a stunning basement transformation. Have a look HERE.Anita is crushing on this website where you can check to see how many reviews of an Amazon product might be fake. Reviewmeta 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 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!Kell

Are you a collector? Do you have a passion for dishes, or linens or something else? Let's talk about how to collect without becoming a hoarder. What are the do's and don'ts of collecting?First, try to curate your collections so that you just have your favorite pieces, the best of the best. You don't need a hundred items to make it a curated collection. Next try to do a write up on the items for future generations. Why are you collecting the items? What is their importance to you or your family?  Make a note of anything of a large monetary value so your family will know.  If you suspect your collection is worth a lot of money, have it appraised, then consider securing a rider on your insurance policy for the items, so they will be covered in case of loss.We also encourage people to display their items and if possible, use them. I collect dishes, and I try to use them often. Boxing things and putting them in the attic is not a good way to enjoy them.We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make

Fast furniture is cheap and quickly made, but is it the best choice? It isn't made to last and often ends up in a landfill. So should you buy it or not? We're going over the pros and cons. Check out Amy Howard's products to help you refresh tired old furniture 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 blog HEREAnita's IG HEREAnita's blog HEREAre you subscribed to the podcast? Don't need to search for us each Wednesday let us come right to your door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your