Decorating Tips and Tricks

Latest Episodes:

Your Formula for a Comfortable Home May 03, 2023

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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!

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Listen to our Collected look episode HERE

Check out our Buying Sofa online episode HERE

We were guests on the Affordable Interior Design podcast HERE

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Need some comfy pillow inserts? Check out THESE.

Need a cozy leather ottoman for your sofa? Look HERE

We found a scrumptious leather chair for less than $500 HERE

DTT defines Howard sofa

CRUSHES:

Kelly's crush is the independent brand collective called Wolf & Badger

Anita's crush is the youtube channel LOST IN THE POND

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Tips to Be More Creative At Home Apr 26, 2023

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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 HERE

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Is The Dining Room Dead? Apr 19, 2023

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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.

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CRUSHES

Anita's crush is the Instagram account of Law of Doggy HERE

Kelly's crush is this Whole Foods orange olive oil cake mix HERE

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Color Theory & How to Use it in Your Home Apr 12, 2023

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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 list

Color your world & light it up with Kelly's crush, the battery operated dimmable lamp by Solariko.

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Anita's crush is the charming pair of Tommy Hilfiger houndstooth duck boots

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Spring Clean Like Never Before Apr 05, 2023

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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.

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You need a stiff brush to use on grout tile like the one HERE

Aunt Fannies has great cleaners for windows HERE and for bathrooms HERE

I use a small dust mop like the one HERE

I love my baseboard buddy HERE

The under refrigerator brush I use is HERE

I use a lambswool duster for the furniture HERE

I love this furniture polish I use on my stainless steel appliances and the counter top

DTT defines Suzani fabric

Kelly's crush is the book The Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford, listen on Audible or watch the BBC adaptation

Anita's crush is the Youtube channel How to Renovate a Chateau

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Spring is HERE get ready! Mar 29, 2023

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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 items

Chintz napkins

Green linen table runner

Nest

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White garden stool

Vintage gardening books

DTT defines block front. You can see what they look like HERE

Anita is crushing on the Gilmore Girls podcast by Scott Patterson (who played Luke). The podcast is called - I am All in.

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Learn How to Design The Perfect Bedroom Mar 22, 2023

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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 HERE

Design your bedroom for better sleep HERE

Fun ideas for your nightstands HERE

Need ideas for artwork above your bed? Listen HERE

Need to buy a mattress? Listen to our episode on selecting a mattress HERE

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DTT Defines Art Deco

CRUSHES:

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 for keeping your refrigerator in tip top shape. The secret weapon is a brush you can use to clean out the dust bunnies underneath. You can find it HERE

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Kelly's Youtube HERE

Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

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What Adds Value To Your Home NOW Mar 15, 2023

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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 Chintzware

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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.

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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Trends That Are SO Done Mar 08, 2023

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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 HERE

DTT DEFINES transferware

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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.

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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Small Space Styling - A Master Class Mar 01, 2023

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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: Tester

Kelly'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 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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Kelly's IG HERE

Kelly's Youtube HERE

Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

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