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**Decorating Tips and Tricks**

Decorating tips and advice to help you create a beautiful home. Listening is like hiring a decorator, but it is free! Free and fun ~ lots of laughs mixed in with practical, useful & stylish decorating advice. Pull up a chair and join us!

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Luxury for Less - dtt classic Dec 25, 2024

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

While we ponder & plan all the possibilities for the new year, today we dwell in the practicality.

The things you should do right now to prepare your home to be a well oiled machine.

Doing these things saves you time, $$, space & energy. Leaving more of all that for the possibility part!

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Anita has convinced me to get a label maker. I picked out this one HERE.

Do you have an off site storage unit? What's in it? Please consider whether you really need it and whatever is in there.

Take your holiday storage to expert level with THIS & THIS.

Replacing THESE makes your home more efficient & saves moola. Make this the year to change 'em up!

Everyone should have one of THESE no matter where you live. Me too!!

Farm Girl Flowers are fabulous - treat yourself or someone special HERE.

Thanks to listener Barbara B for the tip on Kei & Molly textiles. Have a look at these wonderful products & learn about this 'do good company' HERE.

Crushes:

Anita loves the Pixie tinted moisturizer with lavender. Get a tube HERE.

Kelly keeps her busy schedule straight with a lovely Rifle Paper Company planner. Have a look 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 places to catch up on the other 6 days of the week!

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Anita's blog HERE

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XOXO,

Anita and Kelly

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Alternative Holiday Palette - dtt classic Dec 18, 2024

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Today we explore all the possibilities for your Christmas/holiday color palette. Anita also shares the history behind red & green. Very interesting...

Whether you are a traditionalist or pushing the envelope of your holiday decor, you'll get some new ideas & a fresh take on the classics.

We also answer one of your questions. It is good one, that many people struggle with in their decorating. Drop the garland and listen in or better yet, keep decorating & listen!

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Try some plaid ribbon this year. Plaid is hot this year and a classic ~ win win! Check out some options HERE.

The plug mold. A little known wonder for hiding wires. When installed correctly of course! Listen in for a little story on that... See a plug mold HERE.

Once you hear our ideas for alternative Christmas colors email us with your ideas!

Anita's Amazon favorites are HERE

Hang 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 HERE

Kelly's Youtube HERE

Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

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Kitchen Trends 2025 - Get the Dec 11, 2024

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Listen to hear what's coming in hot for 2025! There are so many exciting trends that are popping up, and we are here for it!

Have a look at the gorgeous wallpaper from Morris and Co that Kelly used for her client's kitchen. See it HERE. You can actually order this pattern from Home Depot!

Farrow & Ball Caulk Green is a beautiful paint that looks fantastic with the Black Thorn wallpaper. See it HERE.

Kelly's blog post on BTUs to help you understand the type of range hood you might need. Read it HERE.

DTT defines scullery

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CRUSHES:

The Talking Gardens podcast from Gardens Illustrated magazine is Kelly's crush this week. Have a listen HERE.

Anita's crush are the plaid Christmas chargers HERE

Hang 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 HERE

Kelly's Youtube HERE

Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

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Holiday Decor - What We Are Doing This Year Dec 04, 2024

Show notes

What are we doing to decorate for the holidays this year? We're so glad you asked! We'll give you the scoop and let you in on our secrets.

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The red & black buffalo check napkins Kelly is going to use for her table ( and as Christmas crackers ) can be found HERE.

Anita bought these plaid plate chargers HERE

The mini boxwood wreaths with ribbon are HERE

DTT Defines tulipiere

Kelly"s Crush is tree tinsel aka "Icicles" - get a retro package for your tree HERE.

Unfamiliar with tree tinsel or want a peak back to stylish White House trees? Well, have a look HERE. Photos 6 & 7 trees sports tinsel. And check out photo 2 for JFK's socks :)

Anita's Crush is the book Together at the Table HERE

Hang 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 HERE

Kelly's Youtube HERE

Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

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Holiday Color Palette Debate - DTT Plus episode Nov 29, 2024

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Do you have to use red and green for your holiday decor, or is it better to match the colors of your home? We're having a friendly debate. And Anita has crossed over to the other side (but just for her table.)

Have you put your tree up yet? That's another question we have. When do people put up their trees?

Hang 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 HERE

Kelly's Youtube HERE

Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts.

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Bathroom Humor - Oh, we mean Bathroom Tips! DTT Classic Nov 27, 2024

Show notes

Updating your bathroom is so easy and doesn't require a lot of effort. It's amazing how simple changes can make a big impact. You don't need to rip everything out, just change out a few things like your shower curtain, and add a tissue box cover.

Check out the SNL skit about becoming a mom and 'mom decorating' ideas (the bathroom is an ocean) HERE

Don't forget to check out our episode on simple updates you can make to your kitchen HERE

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Anita found some gorgeous things for your bathroom.

Blue and white accessories for your bathroom countertop HERE

Embroidered linen tissue box covers HERE

Monogrammed paper guest towels HERE

The hot topic is HERE

Anita's crush is a stapless stapler

The 5 sheet capacity stapler is HEREE

The 10 sheet capacity stapler is HERE

Kelly's crush is the Gardenista Instagram gallery. See it HERE.

Hang 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 HERE

Kelly's Youtube HERE

Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

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Fabulous Living Room Ideas to Try Now - DTT Classic Nov 20, 2024

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Making your living room work for you in a stylish way is what we are talking about today. This is where many families hang out and entertain friends and family. It's the room that typically gets the most use. Even if you call it a family room, let's get this room working for you in a way that looks fantastic!

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Anita found this gorgeous blue and white lamp shade that would be beautiful in a living room HERE

DTT defines BUREAU

Anita's crush is a Kodak slide and scan film and slide scanner that she used to convert family vintage slides to jpeg files HERE

Kelly's crush is this podcast episode on Circadian Medicine HERE

Hang 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 HERE

Kelly's Youtube HERE

Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts.

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Tips to Set a Gorgeous Table Nov 13, 2024

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We LOVE a beautiful table, and we're sharing our favorite tips for making it an occasion. It's the perfect time to think about your table, since the holidays are upon us.

To see how to properly set a table, you can check in with Emily Post HERE.

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Chargers are a must for an elegant table. We love rattan chargers like HERE and HERE.

Anita's exact chargers are out of stock, but these from William Sonoma are almost exactly the same HERE.

The cabbage salad plates are HERE.

Anita's favorite French flatware that comes in a variety of colors HERE.

Flatware with bamboo handles are HERE.

Anita's favorite water bottles HERE

DTT DEFINES: Windsor chair

CRUSHES:

Kelly's crush is a podcast you will want to tune into - Why Women Grow hosted by Alice Vincent.

Listen on any podcast player or click HERE for more info on the show from the Garden Museum ( one of Kelly's favorite places to visit in London :)

Anita's crush is this set of invisible wall plate hangers HERE.

CONSULTS:

Hang 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 HERE

Kelly's Youtube HERE

Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts.

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Trend Preview 2025 Nov 06, 2024

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We're talking trends for 2025 today, and it's not that far away! Trend in home decor change slowly over time, but change it does. It's important to see where things are headed, so you aren't left in the dark.

If we could sum up many of the trends for this year, the word is MORE. We are moving away from minimalism and toward maximalism.

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To turn your TV into a slideshow of famous artwork on your smart TV, try this art on a drive HERE

Check out the Benjamin Moore color of the year, cinnamon slate for 2025 HERE.

DTT DEFINES: canape settee

CRUSHES:

Kelly's crush is the wonderful interior design book "The Private House" by Rose Tarlow. Get your copy HERE.

Anita's crush is the Instagram account of the very funny Landon Bryant HERE

CONSULTS:

Hang 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 HERE

Kelly's Youtube HERE

Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts.

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When to Spend & When to Save - dtt classic Oct 30, 2024

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When should you splurge on something for your house, and when should you save? That's a more complex question and answer than some people realize. We're discussing this topic today, and giving you some links to products we found that don't require a splurge.

Beautiful sofa from Pottery Barn HERE

Our best advice for buying a sofa online HERE

Comfy mattress from Awara HERE

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Blue and white linen pillow cover HERE

Anita's Amazon favorites that are very affordable HERE

Audubon prints HERE

William Morris print HERE

Blue wool rug HERE

Anita's blog post on what she splurges on HERE

Anita's blog post on what she doesn't splurge on HERE

DTT defines Dentil molding

Anita's crush is Weck canning jars HERE

Kelly's crush is the town of Hudson NY HERE

Hang 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 HERE

Kelly's Youtube HERE

Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts.

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Anita & Kelly

**** Note I changed my crush so please remove the links to the Traditional Home Magazine issue in the show notes. You can link to my recommendation to visit the town of Hudson New York.

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