Decorating Tips And Tricks

Give your home some animal magnetism with animal prints. We searched far and wide to bring you the best animal print products for your home in a variety of products. Check out this gorgeous inspiration room HEREThese are our animal print product picks for you.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.Leopard print plates, less than $50 for a set of 4 HEREBlue and white leopard print drum lamp shade HEREWolf gray faux fur throw HEREPink cheetah print pillow covers, $35 and up HERELeopard print towels HERECheetah rug HERECheetah print armless chair HERESchumacher Iconic leopard print HERE Scalmandre Panthera Velvet smoke HEREScalmandre Panthera Velvet ebony pillow HERE Erin Gates Faux Cheetah Hide rug HERE Ballard Celine Cheetah rug HERE Tortoise shell vase HERELynx pleated shade HERE Animal print chandy shade HEREBordering on Tony the Tiger HERE DTT DEFINES elevationCRUSHES:Kelly's crush - leopard print ca

It's Summertime and we have the Amazon deals worth checking out. We've curated our favorite Amazon summer decor products all in one place. There's furniture for your porch, and lots of fun things you'll love for entertaining.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.Safavieh White Glazed Ceramic Garden Stool https://amzn.to/3Ccs7oc5 Piece Wicker Patio Conversation Set with Cushions https://amzn.to/42sXDsCLightweight Concrete Modern Rectangle Outdoor Planter in Charcoal https://amzn.to/3NeOj7tTuscan style 12 Piece Melamine Dinnerware Set https://amzn.to/43rdvNC7.5 Ft Black and White Patio Umbrella with Fringe with Tilt & Crank https://amzn.to/45SBDdFSAFAVIEH 8 x 10 Cream and Blue Outdoor Rug https://amzn.to/3qAC0cARetro design Steel 80-Qt Classic Outdoor Patio Cooler with Wheels & Handles https://amzn.to/43HkjqePink Shatterproof Short Tumbler, Set of 4, 12 oz, BPA Free https://amzn.to/43vhM2H11 pie

What story does your home tell about you? Is it a true reflection of who you are and what you love? We're sharing our best tips on how create a beautiful home that tells everyone a lovely story about it's owner, you.We'd love to help you with your home. CLICK HERE.DTT DEFINES soffitWe 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 newest book by Marc Hamer Spring Rain. It is a thoughtful, delightful book get your copy HERE.Anita's crush is software that can convert your DVDs to mp4 files. It's a great way to save old home movies. You can find it 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

Creating a beautiful, inviting outdoor space is always a great idea and now it is essential. No matter the size of your outdoor space you can design it to live large. Take our tips, go outside and make a magical space to enjoy now & all summer long.Consider the layout of your space & create some designated area.Create a vista through an arch or gate, add a path & add height to your yard.Some specific elements/pieces to add are:An outdoor bed or a hammock. See a classic hammock HERE.Almost any sized space can squeeze in a bistro set. See one we like HERE. Classic lines and in such fun colors!See Kelly's arbor HERE.Kelly's raised beds can be purchased HERE.The most darling tiny shed HERE. Kelly loves hers! ( bummer sold out! )Add a water or fire element to really enhance your space. Even a tabletop fire bowl adds a lot of atmosphere. See a nice one HERE.Click HERE for our Hot Topic article.Crushes:Meet Jill HERE in a post that Kelly wrote about their friendship and learn about her line of very effec

Ikea is a fabulous source for inexpensive home decor and furniture, and now they are adding a lot of style to their formerly simple designs. We've curated their massive catalog with our favorites, and we're sharing our lists with you today.Ikea curated by Anita: Floral Tablecloth HEREStorage box with lid HEREPink and green squash pillow cover HERE Pink and white wool pillow cover HEREGray and white scroll duvet cover and pillowcases HEREGreen leaf duvet cover and pillowcases HEREWhite pendant lamp HERERattan armchair HEREBotanical prints HERELaundry bag HERECity poster HEREIkea curated by Kelly:Bamboo storage boxes: HEREGlass dome cloche: HEREOff white floral pillow covers: HEREBlack or Pink floral pillow covers: HEREWillow market/laundry basket with wheels: HERERattan planter pots: HEREChunky grey washed rattan basket: HERELamp with ball pull & pleated shade: HEREMulti-color rug 7'10" x 9' 10": HEREHeathered green sofa: HEREDTT Defines split levelWe participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and ot

Decorating mistakes are part of the learning process, and that's how you improve. Today we run through a list of mistakes to avoid. Listening will make your home more beautiful, functional and save you headaches & money!This is our list, did we miss anything? Let us know. And if we have something on our list that you disagree with, that's okay too.Check out our new website!!! It's DecoratingTipsandTricks.comYou can even leave us a voicemail.DTT DEFINES empire lamp shadeWe 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.CRUSHESAnita's crush is this gorgeous Blue and white House of Hackney Anthro hand towel Kelly's crush is an Air BnB in the Cotswolds - let's all go! See the cottage 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

Because we always want to share what we love with you and never want you to miss out on the good stuff ...Today we highlight the Growing Joy Podcast! It is Fabulous, free and yes, filled with Joy! We are definitely crushing on it and want you to follow the show.Growing Joy is hosted by Maria Failla, a plant loving lady who has earned her green thumb and is now sharing all she has cultivated with you! Maria is often joined by knowledgeable guests who dig in on all things plants with her.Add some joy and planty knowledge to your life by subscribing for free to the Growing Joy Podcast.Kelly was recently a guest on Maria's podcast and you can listen HERECheck out Maria's website Growing Joy with MariaListen & follow/subscribe to her podcast Growing JoyGet Maria's fantastic book HEREFind Maria on IG as Growing Joy with MariaTake Maria's plant personality quiz HEREHere's to adding plants & growing joy!XX,Kelly & Anita Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at ht

Maria is here to help us grow joy in our homes and gardens. She's a plant parent with loads of personality and great tips.You'll enjoy this episode even if you don't know your Aspidistra from a Dieffenbachia. Maria is full of personality and she gets us so excited to grab up some new plants for our homes and gardens.Kelly was recently a guest on Maria's podcast and you can listen HERECheck out Maria's website Growing Joy with MariaListen to her podcast Growing JoyFind Maria on IG as Growing Joy with MariaTake Maria's plant personality quiz HEREGet Maria's fantastic book HEREDTT defines bachelor's chestWe 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.CRUSHESAnita's crush is the IT Crowd TV show.Kelly's crush is Heather Taylor Home.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

We know what your home needs to feel comfortable. So today we're offering up our favorite ways to make it comfy and relaxing. Listen in and then put up your feet!Check out our redesigned website www.decoratingtipsandtricks.comListen to our Collected look episode HERECheck out our Buying Sofa online episode HEREWe were guests on the Affordable Interior Design podcast 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.Need some comfy pillow inserts? Check out THESE.Need a cozy leather ottoman for your sofa? Look HEREWe found a scrumptious leather chair for less than $500 HEREDTT defines Howard sofaCRUSHES:Kelly's crush is the independent brand collective called Wolf & BadgerAnita's crush is the youtube channel LOST IN THE PONDSCHEDULE 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

Today we help you learn to be your most creative self!  Everyone has creativity and I think almost everyone feel better when they get a chance to be creative.This episode is filled with tips/advice on cultivating your creativity.  We talk a lot about tangible ways to jump start creativity today. A more intangible way is to stop hindering your creativity in your thoughts. Stop thinking & saying "I am not creative". You are and can be more so with a bit of practice and the right environment.We discussed a listener question about natural fiber rugs, and the link to that episode is HERESCHEDULE 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

Is the dining room dead? We have lots to say & share on this debated decor topic. Today we delve deep into the dining room & we say, the dining room is .... Well, you'll need to listen to find out!The dining room has been around for a long time, but many new homes are being built without dining rooms. Is this going to last?The interior design site Modsy saw a 156% increase in buyers that want a dining room between 2018 and 2019. DTT defines change order.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.CRUSHESAnita's crush is the Instagram account of Law of Doggy HEREKelly's crush is this Whole Foods orange olive oil cake mix HERESCHEDULE 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 t

Learn how to use color most pleasingly & effectively in your home. Today we discuss color theory, the psychology of color and how colors work or don't work for YOU! Let's color your world & get it right!Color therapy has been around since the ancient Egyptians and now there is research to support the idea that color affects you. You can find the color wheel and more info about the color wheel in this BHG magazine article https://www.bhg.com/decorating/color/basics/color-wheel-color-chart/DTT defines punch listColor your world & light it up with Kelly's crush, the battery operated dimmable lamp by Solariko. 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 the charming pair of Tommy Hilfiger houndstooth duck bootsSCHEDULE 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 la

It's time to throw up the windows and grab your supplies. Let's get excited about cleaning! There are so many benefits to a sparkling clean home. Ok, if you can't get excited, maybe just get motivated to get the house cleaned. Our tips, tricks, advice and enthusiasm will help.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 need a stiff brush to use on grout tile like the one HEREAunt Fannies has great cleaners for windows HERE and for bathrooms HEREI use a small dust mop like the one HEREI love my baseboard buddy HEREThe under refrigerator brush I use is HEREI use a lambswool duster for the furniture HEREI love this furniture polish I use on my stainless steel appliances and the counter topDTT defines Suzani fabricKelly's crush is the book The Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford, listen on Audible or watch the BBC adaptationAnita's crush is the Youtube channel How to Renovate a ChateauSCHEDULE A DESIGN CONSULT

It is time to freshen up your decor and home for Spring! We have fabulous ideas to share and beautiful seasonal pieces you will love. Listening is like a breath of spring air for your home!Here are a few of the items we share. Listen in for the rest...Kelly loves these itemsChintz napkinsGreen linen table runnerNestWe 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.White garden stoolVintage gardening booksDTT defines block front. You can see what they look like HEREAnita is crushing on the Gilmore Girls podcast by Scott Patterson (who played Luke). The podcast is called - I am All in.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 bu

Listen and learn how to design the perfect bedroom for beauty and beauty sleep!Your bedroom is the last room you see before you go to sleep and the first one you see when you wake up in the morning, so shouldn't it be glorious? We're breaking down the parts of this room, and giving tips on making it beautiful so you have the perfect beginning and ending of each day.We have so many episodes on bedrooms, and we've included some of our favorites below.Tips on making your bedroom feel bigger HEREDesign your bedroom for better sleep HEREFun ideas for your nightstands HERENeed ideas for artwork above your bed? Listen HERENeed to buy a mattress? Listen to our episode on selecting a mattress 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.DTT Defines Art DecoCRUSHES:Kelly's crush is the Apple TV show The Reluctant Traveler starring Eugene Levy. Check teh show out HERE.Anita's crush is not really a crush but a tip f

What can you do to add value to your home now? What doesn't add value? Do you know that you can add 10% of value to your home just by doing a good job of maintaining it?Listen and learn the other aspects, improvements & changes that can add substantial value to your home and those that you may want to skip. You might be surprised & save money as a result.DTT defines ChintzwareWe 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's crush is the book Dry Climate Gardening. Get a copy HERE.Anita's crush is a super charming leopard print towel from World Market. You can get a set of the bath towels, hand towels and washcloths.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

Are you stuck on a trend that has lost its traction? Trends are fun while they last, but when they are over, they are SO over. We're talking today about the trends we think are outta here and should be out of your home.You can find the Architectural Digest article where Anita was interviewed about Country French decor HEREDTT DEFINES transferwareWe 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's crush is our friends Susan's Etsy shop, Paper Hill Designs. Check out Susan's lovely stationary and gorgeous floral phone cases HERE.Anita's crush is this acrylic riser, perfect to elevate your piece of art 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

Small is the new BIG! Listen and learn how to style a small space; how styling a small space different from styling a big space and key tips to getting it right so a small space lives large. Let's discuss!Flexibiity is key, as is removing clutter, but there is so much more to it in this master class on small space styling - LISTEN IN!DTT Defines: TesterKelly's crush is the white ceramic & gold 29" Julian Lamp with shade. See it HERE NOTE - there was a price increase since Kelly's purchase. If you liek thsi lamp keep an eye out as the price may drop again.Anita's crush is a beautiful set of lavender wine glasses 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

Listen and learn how to embrace the perfectly imperfect home that you inhabit. Nobody is perfect and no home is either so chill and enjoy where you are now.Today we explore the concept of Wabi Sabi as a trend, attitude & approach.Wabi Sabi goes deeper than just being chill. It is an an attitude & approach to living that dates back to ancient times.In recent years the term has crept into the home deocr venacular.Today we discuss what it mean to approach life & home in a Wabi Sabi way, the hallmarks of the Wabi Sabi in decor and specific ways you can incorporate it in your home.Items with patina - graceful aging - are very Wabi Sabi.This post by Kelly explores why we love things bearing the patina of age. Read it HERE.Listen in for other decor elements & choices that evoke Wabi Sabi.The Sherwin Williams color Kelly mentioned is Pure White. See it 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 yo

Achieve the effortlessly elegant style of the French with our decorating advice and tips. What is it about the French? They seem to create gorgeous interiors effortlessly without taking a designer approach. Let's talk about how they do it.The Oeil de Boeuf mirror is such a unique look. You can find one HEREDTT Defines: IntaglioToday's Crushes:Kelly's crush is the home decor site Mintwood Home - have a look 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.Anita's crush is a Dachshund dog paper towel holder HEREIt's a bit cutesy, but more interesting than the run of the mill paper towel holder.Schedule a Design Consult with us!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