Decorating Tips and Tricks

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Fall Back Decorating Nov 01, 2023

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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.

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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

CRUSHES

Kelly'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 HERE

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XOXO,

Kelly and Anita

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To Tub or Not to Tub - that is the Question - DTT Plus Episode Oct 27, 2023

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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.

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XOXO,

Kelly and Anita

DI - 8:05

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The Smart Way to Decorate - Classic DTT Oct 25, 2023

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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.

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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 room

Make 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 Colorwashing

Watch 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 we moved in! As Christopher noted" nothing says home like a dumpster" ! WATCH HERE.

If you want to learn & see more about Clove Brook Farm get Christopher's book HERE.

Anita's crush is the new movie coming out this spring - Downton Abbey: A new Era

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XOXO,

Kelly and Anita

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Anti Trend Decorating Oct 18, 2023

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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 HERE

Demilune tables HERE

Rattan chairs HERE

Classic white slipcovered sofas like HERE

Double or triple gourd lamps HERE

Louis Phillippe mirrors HERE

DTT defines apothecary chest

CRUSHES:

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 HERE

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XOXO,

Kelly and Anita

DI - 19:22/31:58

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Coffee Tables - A Master Class Oct 11, 2023

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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.

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Braelyn Floor Shelf Coffee Table with Storage $315 HERE

Nyah 4 Legs Coffee Table with Storage about $500 HERE

Allenhurst Coffee Table with Storage $987 HERE

Evtimija Solid round Nesting Table Set $479 HERE

Elle Sled Coffee Table $252 - budget selection HERE

Boheme Square Coffee Table $2,112 HERE

DTT DEFINES wet room

LISTENER QUESTION: We're answering Diane's question today.

CRUSHES:

Anita's crush is TheRealReal for pre-loved designer pieces

Kelly's crush is the TV show The Diplomat

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XOXO,

Kelly and Anita

DI - 15:12 /33:24

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Cheap Thrills - Decor Tips for a FREE refresh Oct 04, 2023

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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 look

Use unique objects for artwork

Paint old wicker furniture or baskets a fun color for a change

Use an oversized basket to store extra pillows in your room, then it becomes decor

Buy digital artwork on Esty and print it yourself for inexpensive, personal artwork

Display things in threes

Change your shower curtain

Replace your lampshades

Rearrange your bookcase

DTT DEFINES Cheval Mirror

LISTENER 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 HERE

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CRUSHES

ANITA'S CRUSHFaux hydrangeas in dark blue from OKA HERE

KELLY'S CRUSH the movie, Living HERE

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XOXO,

Kelly and Anita

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Vignettes Everything You Need to Know - classic DTT Sep 27, 2023

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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.

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blue and white ceramic ginger jar with lid 18 inch HERE

cloche 5x9 inch HERE

planter from Terrain HERE

22 inch round distressed zinc tray HERE

Easel HERE

Lauren Leiss book - Feels Like Home HERE

Canvas print HERE

Pillar candle holders in gold HERE

17.5” gold & black tray HERE

Set of two good planters HERE

Gold Sea Urchin HERE

DTT defines Trompe l’oeil

Kelly's crush is the Cam outdoor rug from JoyBird HERE

Anita's crush is Tiny House Nation on Netflix.

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XOXO,

Kelly and Anita

DI - 19:22 / 32:03

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DTT PLUS - Let's Talk Swedish Death Cleaning Sep 22, 2023

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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.

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Get the book - The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning - HERE.

Check out a very informative video on Swedish Death Cleaning HERE.

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Fall Decor Ideas & Inspiration Sep 20, 2023

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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 HERE

Get cinnamon sticks HERE

Scrubber Pad Pumpkin craft instructions HERE

Get copper scrubber pads HERE

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Here are the products we mentioned on the podcast.

Decorative pine cone from OKA HERE

Decorative pumpkin HERE

Spode woodland plates HERE

Pimpernel Spode Woodland Placemats | Set of 4 HERE

Fall table runner HERE

Wood dough bowl HERE

Scottish Tartan Throw in Buchanan Antique HERE

Pillow Case Tartan with Zipper 20x30 Inch HERE

Black lanterns With Clear Glass Panels, Measures 20" Tall and 6.75" Diameter HERE

Green water/wine glasses HERE

Caramel/orange 100% linen napkin set - 6 HERE

Orange plaid throw HERE

DTT DEFINES British colonial style

CRUSHES

Anita's crush - Fifi's book, Small spaces big appeal, the luxury of less in under 1,200 sq ft HERE

Kelly’s crush - Audio version of A Room with a View by E.M. Forster - performed by Rebecca Hall HERE

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Tips to Create Cozy in Your Home Sep 13, 2023

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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!

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faux Mongolian lamb fur pillow in white HERE

Safevieh set of 2 gourd lamps, 27 inches tall HERE

White Birch Logs, 1.5"-3" Dia. (Set of 8) HERE

Swivel Armchair HERE

DTT DEFINES Bakelite

FEATURED EPISODE - Fall decor and entertaining HERE

CRUSHES:

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.

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Anita & Kelly

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