Decorating Tips And Tricks

Dating is great, but living in a dated home not so much. Today, we're talking about things that will date your home. Some things you will want to avoid. And let's discuss ways to keep your home from looking dated in the future. We want your home to always look perfectly on point, and always in style. Let's talk about strategies to keep your home out of the dated category. Find your own style. Take a listen to learn how to do it HERE. Take a listen to how to keep a room from feeling off balance HERE. DTT DEFINES: BalanceWe participate in the Amazon Associates and other affiliate programs, so if you buy an item after clicking thru the links we may receive a small fee from Amazon or another retailer. This in no way increases or effects the price you pay.CRUSHES:Kelly's crush is the gorgeous "Graceful Curve" chandelier by Shades of Light. See both sizes HERE.Anita's crush is a waterproof under-sink mat that you can cut to size HERENeed help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'l

Do you have these things in your home? We are not trying to be negative, we just want to be honest. These things are not helping your design. DTT defines color way   For more on "Cheugy" read HERE.We participate in the Amazon Associates and other affiliate programs, so if you buy an item after clicking thru the links we may receive a small fee from Amazon or another retailer. This in no way increases or effects the price you pay.CRUSHES:Kelly's crush is a set of solar cafe lights. Get your set HERE.Anita's crush is a frosted glass film you can use to provide privacy to your window without inhibiting the light 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

Get ready for our favorite tips for decorating a living room. It's easy to get overwhelmed with all of the decisions you need to make for a living room, so what should you focus on? What is most important? Let's discuss.The etagere that served as Anita's inspiration for her new home is HERE. Kelly mentioned these episodes that compliment this episodeWhat to splurge on HEREWhat to not splurge on HERE. DTT DEFINES china, porcelain, and bone china, what's the differenceWe participate in the Amazon Associates and other affiliate programs, so if you buy an item after clicking thru the links we may receive a small fee from Amazon or another retailer. This in no way increases or effects the price you pay.CRUSHESAnita's crush is a pair of battery operated heated gloves HERE. Kelly's crush is Middlemarch on Audible.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

It's January, which means it's a great time to organize your home. Getting your home organized means you'll find things more easily, you'll know what you have so you don't buy duplicates, and your stress will be reduced. That's a whole lot of benefit!Today we're giving our best organizational tips and we've got some great products we're sharing that will help you stay organized.We participate in the Amazon Associates and other affiliate programs, so if you buy an item after clicking thru the links we may receive a small fee from Amazon or another retailer. This in no way increases or effects the price you pay.Anita's favorite organization items:Shoe organizer HERESpace bags HEREIKEA organization bins HEREIKEA clothing storage HEREKelly's favorite organization items:Bamboo Utensil expandable Organizer HERE.18 piece shoe bags in black with clear window HERE.Large Apothecary Jars with Lids - 2 piece gallon each see them HERE.Need help organizing DM our long timer listener Maria HERE.DTT defines weltingAnita's cr

Bored with your white kitchen? Check out these ways to add color in small ways. You can just paint the island, go with an accent wall, or even add color with small appliances. These are just a few. 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 door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up!If you

Looking to renovate your home? Don't despair, we're here to help, or well, at least hold your hand a bit. We're covering some of my best tips for doing a reno on your home. Plan to be your own General Contractor? Then take a listen to this episode HERE.We 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.Need more help? This book was very helpful to me HERE. DTT DEFINES portiereCRUSHES:Kelly's crush is a pair of gorgeous black suede over the knee waterproof boots from Blondo. Get a pair HERE.Anita's crush is this set of 4 dimmable plugin nightlights HERECONSULTS: 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 ou

We've got so many super simple ways to de-clutter your home, and we're going rapid fire today, so get out your pencil!DTT DEFINES: Chiavari chairWe 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.CRUSHES:Kelly's crush is the wonderful YouTube yoga instructor Charlie Follows. Check out Charlie's channel HERE.Anita's crush is this charming pink 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 places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week!Kelly's IG HEREKelly's Youtube HEREKelly's blog HEREAnit

Does your car fit in your garage? Can you easily find things in your kitchen? If not, you might have too much stuff. Check out our interview with Organized Mama HEREDTT DEFINES: RFQWe 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.CRUSHES:Kelly's crush is her weighted vest. The particular vest Kelly has is out of stock, but there's a similar one HEREAnita's crush is undercabinet lighting that is wireless, battery operated 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 d

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

As you may know, Kelly has always used soft pink incandescent bulbs to create a warm glow in her home. With the ban of the incandescent bulb a reality she scoured the globe looking for a replacement LED bulb.Today she shares her findings, what you need to know about the switch from incandescent to LED and we discuss the state of lighting today. As lighting can make or break your decor this is a must listen bonus episode.Bottom line:If you miss the radiant warmth of a gently dimmed incandescent light bulb,the Philips Ultra Definition 60W Replacement A19 Dimmable LED Light Bulbwith Warm Glow Effect Soft White might be the next best thing, at least for now. These LED bulbs are designed to mimic the analog ambience of a heated lightfilament by casting more red light waves as their dimming level gets lower,without the need for Wi-Fi or a complicated app setup. So if you're longing to bask in that nostalgic radiance. Try these bulbs HERE.( make sure to choose soft white - 800 lumens - 60 watt )Need help with your

Style - Do you have it? Want to know how to get it? Today we are sharing the secrets to developing a signature style.Our DTT living room challenge is step FIVE. Create a list of what you'll keep, what you'll give away and what you are going to sell.Kelly's style icon to know is India Hicks. See India's vibe, homes and style in these places:Her site HEREHer IG HEREHer books HERE, HERE, and HERE Anita thinks Paula Sutton has a very unique and joyful personal styleHer book HEREHer IG HEREHer youtube channel HEREDTT defines pearlcore. Listen & learn!We 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 Paula Deen's beautiful living room on YouTube HEREKelly's crush is The Great Grow Along a 10 day virtual garden event March 11-20. Register for FREE for the live events HERE or purchase a ticket to enjoy for six months.Stephanie Rose of Garden Therapy will be one of the 40 speakers at the event.Listen

The steps to decorate a room are about the same, no matter whether it's a bedroom, living room, or bathroom. These are the steps we go through every time.DTT defines chesserOur DTT living room challenge today is to create a mood board or a Pinterest board that focuses on pictures of your inspiration rooms.Kelly's crush is The Organic Gardening Podcast. Subscribe & listen HERE.We participate in the Amazon Associates and other affiliate programs, so if you buy an item after clicking thru the links we may receive a small fee from Amazon or another retailer. This in no way increases or effects the price you pay.Anita's crush is this wonderful seed sprouting lid you can use on a quart jar to grow your own microgreens HEREThese are the seeds Anita loves HEREDonna from Cultured Food Life explains how to grow your own sprouts HEREWhy grow your own microgreens? Donna explains why HERENeed help with your home? We'd love to help! We do personalized consults, and we'll offer advice specific to your room that typicall

We are sharing what we want for Christmas this year, and you might want these treasures for yourself too!Kelly's gift list:Books I'll be reading between Christmas & New Year. Click thru to get your copy & join me!We 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.The Comfort of Crows HERESoulfull - A Weekly Devotional for Mind, Body & Spirit HERESpring Rain - A Life Lived in Gardens HEREStationary - HERE  Flamingo Estate - holiday Ambiance candle box - HEREDavid Austin Nursery gift card - HERELamp - Eloise table lamp by Hadley James HEREAnita's gift list:Cheerful plaid woven blanket HEREPink velvet pillow HEREEiffel tower scissors HEREMason Cash power pink mixing bowl HERENavy leopard bath towel HERECheck out the review we just got on our website. Jennifer said, "[This is a review of the consult not the podcast]I had been angsting about what to do with our LR for months. I finally decided to set up a c

Ease into the holiday season with us as we offer up some beautiful Christmas decor. Highlighted EPISODE:Check out our episode on how to do Christmas lite HERE. See the odd, potentially disastrous yet compelling Stow & Gro Christmas Tree HERE Anita suggests NOT trying this at home!Below are our new favorite holiday items for your festive home...Kelly suggests:Tole planter tartan design HERE Norfolk pine branch HERE Distressed burnished gold compote bowl HEREGrain sack fabric Christmas stocking HERE Moody Neutrals Velvet Stockings HERE Lemon ornament HERE Subtle hand blocked Christmas pillow cover HEREDark Green Velvet pillow cover HERE Pair of Rattan Reindeer from Mrs Alice HERE Frankincense & Oud soy candle HERE Anita suggests:Chinoiserie ornaments HEREHoliday in the City dessert plates HEREBorosilicate Glass Tree HEREFruit garland HEREPink bubble glass tree topper HEREVelvet embroidered pillow HERECoconut fiber ice skating door mat HEREFaux evergreen garland HEREAdvent calendar winter city ornament

Brown paper packages wrapped up with string. These are a few of my favorite things. We both agree simpler is better for wrapping gifts. We suggest using kraft paper or plain white wrapping paper with bakers twine or a simple ribbon bow. If you want more color, go with a simple two color paper, or go with tone on tone. Then match your ribbon to your wrapping paper color.Check out our affiliate links to products below.kraft paper HEREbaker's twine HEREplain white wrapping paper HEREelegant two color paper series HEREkraft paper with white accents HEREsealing wax and stamp HEREalphabet stamps HERERomantic Homes magazine HEREDuralex glass food containers HERETutorial on tea stained gift tags HERECatch and Release episode 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, sugge

Looking for some cool ideas for your apartment? We found some fun, expensive solutions to some common apartment problems. Check out the gorgeous office from a wire shelf HERE.Here are some fun ways to cover the shelves to disguise your storage HERE.The IKEA curtain Anita used is HERE.We 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.Find some fun magnetic flowers for your refrigerator HERE.CONSULTS:The price of our consults is going up in 2024. Take advantage of our 2023 pricing and purchase your consult today. You can schedule it later, but you'll need to make your purchase before the end of December 31, 2023. Find more information 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 worki

Expected or unexpected we want you to be prepared for guests. Listen in for terrific tips that will make your guests feel welcome & comfortable and you stress free!Have some delicious items in your pantry to pull out and fill a platter, additions like these two will make the platter special:Stonewall Kitchen Roasted Garlic Onion jam HEREBlue cheese mustard HEREMake a guest room kit Cotton Bedding tote - Etsy - HERE Tooth brushes -bamboo biodegradable HERELavender spritz HEREWater decanter - cut glass HERE DTT DEFINES: MewsWe 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.CRUSHES: Anita's crush is this UV toothbrush sanitizer HEREKelly's crush is this gorgeous home tour HERE.CONSULTS:The price of our consults is going up in 2024. Take advantage of our 2023 pricing and purchase your consult today. You can schedule it later, but you'll need to make your purchase before the end of December 31, 2023. Find more inf

What's in for 2024? We've done the research and we have answers. Listen in since there are a few surprises today!!HIGHLIGHTED EPISODE:It's also fun to look back and review the trend report for 2023. Take a listen HERE.DTT DEFINES: EASTLAKEWe 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.CRUSHES:Kelly's crush is the memoir Lots of Candles Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlen. Listen or read HERE,Anita's crush is the easy release ice tray HERE.CONSULTS:The price of our consults is going up in 2024. Take advantage of our 2023 pricing and purchase your consult today. You can schedule it later, but you'll need to make your purchase before the end of December 31, 2023. Find more information 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 togeth

New to decorating? We've got you covered!! We've got a lot of thoughts for someone who is just starting out in their decorating journey.We're sharing some of our favorite tips for you.If you are just starting out, check out these episodes,Design lessons that will make you a better decorator HEREWhen to splurge and when to save HEREDTT defines BeidermeierFind out more about Beidermeier furniture HERE.We 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.CRUSHESKelly crush is the online shop Annabel Bleu - visit it HERE.Anita's crush is the book Veranda Simply Chic 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

It's time to turn back your clock and boy am I ready for cozy nights at home! It's time to embrace coziness and maximize comfort during the dark evenings.In this episode we're talking about what you can do as the clock goes back to make your home cozy and ready for fall.We 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.We love the small gold battery operated lamps for your kitchen or other area where a small lamp would work. Check them out HERE.DTT defines KD or KNOCKED DOWN CRUSHESKelly's crush is the latest Ann Pachett novel Tom Lake. Get your copy HERE.Anita's crush is a tissue box from Maria Holt Designs on Etsy 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 wor