Decorating Tips And Tricks

Do you prefer tub baths or showers? And if you only take showers do you need a tub? Do you want a tub? Will it turn away buyers if you don't have a tub?These are the questions we'll be discussing today. Bathrooms without showers used to be thought of as lacking, but now they are hot, hot, hot! And now we often have primary bathrooms with both.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 u

If you want a high end look to your decor, but you don't have a high end budget - LISTEN! We are sharing our best tips to teach you how to fake a high end look. We love saving money, and we love decorating without spending too much.Insider Tip!! Get swatches from Decorator's Best. Go 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.Kelly referred to Tara Shaw's book Soul of the Home. Get your copy HERE.DTT challenge STEP 7: DEVELOP YOUR WISH LIST for your living roomMake a wish list of the furniture you really want. Consider tables, (coffee, side, console), sofas, armchairs, and cabinets. Jot it all down.Your deliverable: A wish list of everything you want in your space, regardless of space or budget.DTT DEFINES ColorwashingWatch Kelly's crush which is an interview with Christopher Spitzmiller. You will LOVE learning about Christopher's renovation of Clove Brook Farm. The befores remind me of my house when

Get off the trend hamster wheel! If you are following the trends you'll always be behind, and you'll never get ahead of the game.The anti-trend is all about going classic without worrying about what is 'in' and what's 'out'.The anti-trend means you create your own signature style so you are never 'off-trend'. Listen to our podcast episode how to create your own style HERE. Here are some classics that have stood the test of time and aren't 'on trend' but are always 'in style'.Chinese Chippendale chairs HEREDemilune tables HERERattan chairs HEREClassic white slipcovered sofas like HEREDouble or triple gourd lamps HERELouis Phillippe mirrors HEREDTT defines apothecary chestCRUSHES:Kelly's crush is weight lifting YouTuber Caroline Girvan - lift heavy things along with Kelly & Caroline HERE.Anita's crush is the Libby app to read magazines on your ipad or laptop 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 roo

Get your cup of coffee, because we're going to discuss that thing in front of the sofa that you set the coffee on.We found several different types of coffee tables you might enjoy. Here are the specific coffee tables we mentioned.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.Braelyn Floor Shelf Coffee Table with Storage $315 HERENyah 4 Legs Coffee Table with Storage about $500 HEREAllenhurst Coffee Table with Storage $987 HEREEvtimija Solid round Nesting Table Set $479 HEREElle Sled Coffee Table $252 - budget selection HEREBoheme Square Coffee Table $2,112 HEREDTT DEFINES wet roomLISTENER QUESTION: We're answering Diane's question today.CRUSHES: Anita's crush is TheRealReal for pre-loved designer piecesKelly's crush is the TV show The DiplomatNeed 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, suggest

Buckle your seatbelt, thrills and spills await! We love making inexpensive changes to get a big result. We're calling this cheap thrills!Here are a few of the tips shared today.Paint old furniture for a new fresh lookUse unique objects for artworkPaint old wicker furniture or baskets a fun color for a changeUse an oversized basket to store extra pillows in your room, then it becomes decorBuy digital artwork on Esty and print it yourself for inexpensive, personal artworkDisplay things in threesChange your shower curtainReplace your lampshadesRearrange your bookcaseDTT DEFINES Cheval MirrorLISTENER QUESTION Jackie writes,I know you’ve mentioned that it’s no longer stylish to decorate the empty space between top of cabinets and ceiling but what can I do about that space? It’s awkward and I don’t like it looking cluttered but I think it should be utilized in some way. HIGHLIGHTED EPISODE Negative Space HEREWe participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qual

Today we will make you a master at creating vignettes! What's a vignette? A grouping of décor items, and we're teaching you how to put them together to make your home gorgeous!We have several items that we recommend to make your vignette look magnificent. Check out the links below.*DTT is now on YouTube!! *Listen and WATCH a favorite episode HERE.Then SUBSCRIBE to Kelly's channel and tap the notifcation bell so you never miss a VIDEO episode of DTT!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.blue and white ceramic ginger jar with lid 18 inch HEREcloche 5x9 inch HEREplanter from Terrain HERE22 inch round distressed zinc tray HEREEasel HERELauren Leiss book - Feels Like Home HERECanvas print HEREPillar candle holders in gold HERE17.5” gold & black tray HERESet of two good planters HEREGold Sea Urchin HEREDTT defines Trompe l’oeilKelly's crush is the Cam outdoor rug from JoyBird HEREAnita's crush is Tiny H

It's our first Plus episode. It's an extra episode that we are adding each month so you'll have even more DTT each month. You don't have to be dead to do Swedish death cleaning. We love organizing and decluttering and Swedish death cleaning certainly involves decluttering, but it's so much more.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.Get the book - The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning - HERE.Check out a very informative video on Swedish Death Cleaning HERE.SCHEDULE A DESIGN CONSULTNeed 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 chan

We love Fall! We're thinking sweaters, hot drinks, and fall color. We're sharing some of our favorite ideas for adding fall decor and we've included links to some super cool Fall decor items.Here are the crafts Kelly mentioned.Cinnamon Stick Place Card craft instructions HEREGet cinnamon sticks HEREScrubber Pad Pumpkin craft instructions HEREGet copper scrubber pads HEREWe 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.Here are the products we mentioned on the podcast.Decorative pine cone from OKA HEREDecorative pumpkin HERESpode woodland plates HEREPimpernel Spode Woodland Placemats | Set of 4 HEREFall table runner HEREWood dough bowl HEREScottish Tartan Throw in Buchanan Antique HEREPillow Case Tartan with Zipper 20x30 Inch HEREBlack lanterns With Clear Glass Panels, Measures 20" Tall and 6.75" Diameter HEREGreen water/wine glasses HERE Caramel/orange 100% linen napkin set - 6 HEREOrange plaid throw HEREDTT DEF

Grab your pumpkin spice latte and have a seat! We're taking fall and creating a cozy home! There are so many ways to add cozy to a room. Here are some specific products we found that will cozy up just about any room.Be sure to use your fireplace!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.faux Mongolian lamb fur pillow in white HERESafevieh set of 2 gourd lamps, 27 inches tall HEREWhite Birch Logs, 1.5"-3" Dia. (Set of 8) HERESwivel Armchair HEREDTT DEFINES BakeliteFEATURED EPISODE - Fall decor and entertaining HERECRUSHES:Kelly's crush - an embroidery kit from an Etsy seller. See the shop & kits HERE.Anita's crush - Get the Margarita YouTube channel HERE, all about living in Paris as an Expat.SCHEDULE A DESIGN CONSULTNeed 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 r

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.Before we get to far into our show notes, we're so excited to tell you that we have some fun bonus content coming at you the end of each month. We're choosing lively design topics, and we are both going to weigh in. Opinions will be flying. Will we agree? Tune in to find out. Check your podcast app for an extra episode at the end of each month. 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 adv

Looking for a fresh look? Today we're covering so many great ideas that you can implement now. Ideas that are easy to do & inexpensive.DTT DEFINES MatelasséNeed 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 HEREKelly's VERY special crush is the stunning handmade, one of a kind CLUTCHES made by Coastal Clutch NY.Follow Coastal Clutch NY on Instagram HERE New designs are featured on IG regularly.You can claim a clutch by messaging the designer directly. Simply TAP message on Instagram & let her know you want to add a one of a kind clutch to your wardrobe!Anita's crush is the movie Walking on Sunshine. If you liked Momma Mia, you'll like this movie!!Hang out with us between episodes at our blogs, IG and Kelly's Yo

Learn how to get the look & feel of English Country Style in your home. This cozy and inviting decorating style is timeless, classic and easy to achieve with our tips & tricks.Listen in as we discuss the hallmarks of the look, give tips & advice on what to add to your home to get the look and share gorgeous resources for you to enjoy.Oh how we LOVE this decorating style!To get the look of English Country Style add vintage pieces like old books, baskets, vintage oil paintings and layers of fabrics, pillows, throws, and rugs. We have so much more to share so tune in for all the details! Below are links to many of the resources we mention.Check out the House and Garden website HEREMagazine - The English Home HEREBook - The Perfect English House HEREBook - At Home in the English Countryside: Designers and their Dogs - HEREBook - English Country House Interiors - HEREBook - English Decoration Timeless Inspiration for a Contemporary Home - HEREColefax & Fowler IG - HEREAmanda Brooks IG - HEREPearl L

Miss Mustard Seed herself, Marian Parsons, is with us today sharing her tips for success and decorating. She's done everything from decorative painting to making slipcovers, she's a successful book author, she has her own line of milk paint, and her artwork has been sold many places online.You can find Marian at her website MISS MUSTARD SEED HEREShe's also on Instagram HEREListen to Marian's podcast HEREYou can find her book FEELS LIKE HOME HEREDTT defines Dado rail today.Kelly's crush is the Pasted Paper die cuts HEREAnita's crush is Whittard breakfast 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 t

Today we're sharing our list of the ten must have DECOR ELEMENTS every room needs. Do you have all you need? Listen in and find out!RUGSWe 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.Blue trellis rug (Anita owns this one) HERETraditional Persian style rug but it's blue and green HEREMIRRORSTrumeau HERESan Marco HERETRAYSGold aluminum tray HEREBlue marbelized trays hEREORIGINAL ARTWORKKristina Sellars art HEREUse the code CRUSH for a 20% discount on your purchase!Max Moran art HEREDRESSERWhite embossed dresser HEREBlue dresser with brass handles HEREPILLOW INSERTSPillow inserts from IKEA HEREDown Pillow inserts from Amazon HEREDown alternative inserts from Amazon HEREPILLOWSStonewashed embroided blue on blue pillow HERERed and white embroidered fringe pillow HEREANTIQUESCheck out these sources for antiquesEtsy HEREEbay HEREChairish HERE1stdibs HERELocal Thrift storesLocal Consignment storesLAMPSDelilah Bone Lam

Decorating is so easy, if you know the do's and don'ts. We're covering our favorite of each in rapid fire today. Pay attention, better yet, grab a pen & paper & take notes!HOT TOPIC:The hot topic is HERECRUSHES:Anita's crush is this gorgeous custom designed 3-ring binder from ZAZZLE HEREKelly's crush is the book, The Last Garden in England - get it HERE.CONSULTS: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

We love a party, and a summertime party is twice as nice. We've got tips for hosting a summer party with links to our favorite products to help you to be the hostess with the most-ess.Enjoy this DTT classic episode on our tips and product recommendations for a breezy, fun summer party!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.IKEA folding chairs HEREFun shaped ice cube trays HERERefreshing & pretty Rose Spritzer HEREEasy party food - Kelly’s assembly only caprices skewers HEREFun and gorgeous floral ice bowl how-to video HEREElegant plastic stemless glasses HEREWhite square re-useable plastic plates 40 count HEREWatermelon beverage keg how-to video HEREBattery operated Chinese lanterns HEREPretty tomato cans for flowers HEREString lights HEREBuffalo check pillow covers, set of 2 18” x 18” covers HEREBuffalo check round tablecloth HEREINSTAGRAM FEATURE:Our IG feature today is CIAO FABIANA HERECRUSHES:K

Today we discuss and apply our best indoor decor tips to your outside. All the rules apply - find out how! Kelly was interviewed by Maria Failla on her podcast Growing Joy, and we are so excited to share that interview with you!Kelly shared her decorating tips that apply to your garden. Of course she starts with our favorite tip, which is to take a photo of the area first. That works for your home or your garden.DTT DEFINES floral frogWe 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 Butter Wakefield's home tour HEREAnita's crush is the charming pink wallet that protects your RFID chipped credit cards HERESCHEDULE A DESIGN CONSULT: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 decid

We're talking with Shannon Ables today to find out how to live a simply luxurious lifestyle on a budget. She lives a very luxurious lifestyle on a teacher's salary, so she knows of what she speaks! She shares how to buy it right the first time and how that saves money in the long run. Shannon shares how to add English cottage style to your home, and she has so many more tips to share!Shannon mentioned this course on interior design HERECheck out the gorgeous French home with the linen tablecloth curtains HEREFind The Simply Luxurious Life website HEREShannon shares the before and after of her kitchen HERE.Shannon's podcast The Simple Sophisticate is HEREHer cooking show, The Simply Luxurious Kitchen 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.You'll love Shannon's books!Choosing the Simply Luxurious Life: A Modern Woman's GuideLiving The Simply Luxurious Life: Making Your Everydays Extraordinary and

It's time to check in on the home decor trends for the year. What's hot, hot, hot? Listen in to find out! Betsy, Anita and Kelly have a lively discussion. Find out who is loving the pastel colors and who's not. Remember we recommend that you go easy on trendy items, since they don't often stay 'in' for long. Have fun with inexpensive trendy accent items, and for high ticket items, we suggest you go with classic items.In this episode we highlighted trends including patterned tile, warm colors, wallpaper, induction cooking, and patterned lampshades.You can find Betsy at the Affordable Interior Design Podcast. You can find her design firm Uploft HERE. DTT DEFINES builder allowanceCRUSHESAnita's crush is the Leanne Morgan Youtube channelBetsy's crush is painted casegoodsKelly's crush is the Veranda May/June 2023 issueNeed 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,

Today we talk about romancing your home. Or better yet, decorating your home so it romances you! We have ideas that push the envelope of what might be typically considered ‘romantic’ and those that clearly fall into that category. Each item will add a delightful touch to your home and in turn make you feel wonderful. That sounds pretty romantic doesn’t it? And today isn’t all hearts and flowers, you are going to learn important tips on an item most of us use regularly.Anita’s picks for adding a touch of romance are: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.A velvet duvet from Ballard Designs HERE.A cross the tub bath caddy from Wayfair HEREA faux fur throw from Soft Surroundings HERE.A tabletop fire from Wayfair HERE .An Empire style crystal chandelier from Wayfair HERE .Kelly’s picks for adding a touch of Romance are:Non-toxic candles - listen to learn the 3 things you must know in order to choose candle