Decorating Tips and Tricks

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The All Important Color Rule - Learn It Today - best of DTT Sep 06, 2023

Show notes

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 advantge and a few ways to tweak it make it your own.

Our listener question today is from Patricia and it involves hanging a chandy...

Question for you ~ are you a 'swagger'? Let us know & listen in to hear what we think of Patricia being a 'swagger'.

Thanks for your question Patricia!

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Inspired & Easy Decor Ideas to Try Now - best of DTT Aug 30, 2023

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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.

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Kelly's VERY special crush is the stunning handmade, one of a kind CLUTCHES made by Coastal Clutch NY.

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New designs are featured on IG regularly.

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Anita's crush is the movie Walking on Sunshine. If you liked Momma Mia, you'll like this movie!!

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English Country Style Can Be Yours - best of DTT Aug 23, 2023

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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 HERE

Magazine - The English Home HERE

Book - The Perfect English House HERE

Book - At Home in the English Countryside: Designers and their Dogs - HERE

Book - English Country House Interiors - HERE

Book - English Decoration Timeless Inspiration for a Contemporary Home - HERE

Colefax & Fowler IG - HERE

Amanda Brooks IG - HERE

Pearl Lowe IG - HERE

Hot Topic - How to turn a blanket into a statement headboard HERE

Kelly's crush is ruffled sheets from Garnet Hill HERE

Anita's crush is this solar powered motion-activated flood lights HERE

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Spark Your Creativity - best of DTT an interview with Miss Mustard Seed Aug 16, 2023

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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 HERE

She's also on Instagram HERE

Listen to Marian's podcast HERE

You can find her book FEELS LIKE HOME HERE

DTT defines Dado rail today.

Kelly's crush is the Pasted Paper die cuts HERE

Anita's crush is Whittard breakfast tea HERE

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List of MUST Have Decor Items - best of DTT Aug 09, 2023

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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!

RUGS

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Blue trellis rug (Anita owns this one) HERE

Traditional Persian style rug but it's blue and green HERE

MIRRORS

Trumeau HERE

San Marco HERE

TRAYS

Gold aluminum tray HERE

Blue marbelized trays hERE

ORIGINAL ARTWORK

Kristina Sellars art HERE

Use the code CRUSH for a 20% discount on your purchase!

Max Moran art HERE

DRESSER

White embossed dresser HERE

Blue dresser with brass handles HERE

PILLOW INSERTS

Pillow inserts from IKEA HERE

Down Pillow inserts from Amazon HERE

Down alternative inserts from Amazon HERE

PILLOWS

Stonewashed embroided blue on blue pillow HERE

Red and white embroidered fringe pillow HERE

ANTIQUES

Check out these sources for antiques

Etsy HERE

Ebay HERE

Chairish HERE

1stdibs HERE

Local Thrift stores

Local Consignment stores

LAMPS

Delilah Bone Lamp HERE

Velvet lampshades here

BOOKCASES

Kelly’s new bookcase HERE

Rustic Pine bookcase HERE

IG FEATURE:

Our IG feature is JESSE LAUZON who features his amazing antique dish collection in his feed HERE

Hear him interviewed on the Hunted and Gathered podcast HERE

CRUSHES:

Anita's is crushing on this delicious souffle recipe that is easier to make than you think.

The recipe is HERE

See Anita's souffle using the recipe in her IG feed HERE

Kelly's crush is African Blue Basil HERE

CONSULTS:

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The Definitive DECOR Do's and Don'ts - must listen best of DTT Aug 02, 2023

Show notes

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:

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CRUSHES:

Anita's crush is this gorgeous custom designed 3-ring binder from ZAZZLE HERE

Kelly's crush is the book, The Last Garden in England - get it HERE.

CONSULTS:

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Let's Throw a Summer Party! - best of DTT Jul 26, 2023

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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!

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IKEA folding chairs HERE

Fun shaped ice cube trays HERE

Refreshing & pretty Rose Spritzer HERE

Easy party food - Kelly’s assembly only caprices skewers HERE

Fun and gorgeous floral ice bowl how-to video HERE

Elegant plastic stemless glasses HERE

White square re-useable plastic plates 40 count HERE

Watermelon beverage keg how-to video HERE

Battery operated Chinese lanterns HERE

Pretty tomato cans for flowers HERE

String lights HERE

Buffalo check pillow covers, set of 2 18” x 18” covers HERE

Buffalo check round tablecloth HERE

INSTAGRAM FEATURE:

Our IG feature today is CIAO FABIANA HERE

CRUSHES:

Kelly's crush: Cauliflower Stalks by From the Ground Up HERE

Anita's crush: non-toxic nail polish HERE

CONSULTS:

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Decor Tips Inside Out - a special format Jul 19, 2023

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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.

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CRUSHES:

Kelly's crush is Butter Wakefield's home tour HERE

Anita's crush is the charming pink wallet that protects your RFID chipped credit cards HERE

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Living a Simply Luxurious Life with Shannon Ables Jul 12, 2023

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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 HERE

Check out the gorgeous French home with the linen tablecloth curtains HERE

Find The Simply Luxurious Life website HERE

Shannon shares the before and after of her kitchen HERE.

Shannon's podcast The Simple Sophisticate is HERE

Her cooking show, The Simply Luxurious Kitchen is HERE.

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You'll love Shannon's books!

Choosing the Simply Luxurious Life: A Modern Woman's Guide

Living The Simply Luxurious Life: Making Your Everydays Extraordinary and Discovering Your Best Self

The Road to Le Papillon: Daily Meditations on True Contentment

DTT DEFINES MATTRESS TOPPER

CRUSHES:

Kelly's crush is the Pulitzer Prize winning book the Overstory by Richard Powers. Get your copy HERE

Anita loved this Tudor home tour in the Kent countryside HERE

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Mid Year Trend Report with Affordable Interior Design's Betsy Helmuth Jul 05, 2023

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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 allowance

CRUSHES

Anita's crush is the Leanne Morgan Youtube channel

Betsy's crush is painted casegoods

Kelly's crush is the Veranda May/June 2023 issue

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