Decorating Tips and Tricks

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Complementary Colors - Do Opposites Attract? Jul 27, 2022

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We have something complementary for you today ... a lesson in COMPLEMENTARY colors and how to use them to your advantage in your decorating.

Blue - Orange

Yellow - Purple

Green - Red

Yup, those are the 'complementary' colors, but are they or are they not.

Science says they are and we explain how you can use them in your home to great effect.

Plus we ring in on things like the Howard Johnson's logo and what to do with your kids when you want to DIY... all in this one episode. Tune in for all that and more...

Watch Kelly on ABC channel 7 news HERE.

DTT defines baluster and newel.

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Kelly's crush is the gold lipped Glattis tray from Ikea. You can see it HERE.

Anita's crush is a set of pink velvet pillow covers I mentioned in the decorating with green episode HERE

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Update Your Bathroom Under $100 Jul 20, 2022

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It's so easy to update your bathroom without breaking the budget. There are so many things you can do for under $100, and we've got a long list of things you can do.

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Rectangular mirror with gold frame HERE

Round mirror black frame HERE

Frameless pivoting mirror in chrome HERE

Rounded rectangle gold mirror HERE

Toilet paper holder in gold HERE

Black & good mixed metal 3 light bathroom fixture HERER

6 pack warm brushed gold 4” pulls HERE

5 pack warm brushed gold knobs HERE

Gold towel bar HERE

Aqua garden seat HERE

Blue and cream shower curtain HERE

Black marble lazy Susan HERE

Brushed gold 15.7” lipped shelf HERE

4 pack brushed gold hooks HERE

Bathtub caddie HERE

Turkish towel style shower curtain HERE

3 Light fixture HERE

Mercury glass lamp HERE

Tissue box cover HERE

Floral waste paper basket HERE

White garden stool for inside shower or stack towels HERE

DTT defines Memphis Style

Kelly's Crush is Heather Robertson’s 2.0 7 Day Glow Up: start glowing HERE

Anita's Crush is th Safesleeve EMF blocking phone cover HERE

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THIS Makes Your House Look Dated! Jul 13, 2022

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We know, you want to know! Know what makes your house look dated. We tell you today! It's easy to get UPDATED with our tips &tricks.

Kelly shared her hilarious personal story about vertical blinds in episode 79 at the 25 minute, 10 second part. HERE

Check out these tips on covering your popcorn ceiling HERE

DTT defines knee wall

Kelly's crush is Porte & Hall the mat experts. See their products HERE.

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Anita's crush is this very functional foldable wagon HERE

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How to Decorate with Green Jul 06, 2022

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Green is such a great color to work with in your home. It's elevates your mood and reminds us of nature. We're also sharing our favorite green décor items.

There are three studies that show the benefits of adding green to your home.

HERE

and HERE

Green paint colors

Behr In the Moment HERE

BM Storm cloud gray HERE

BM Sagebrush HERE

BM Vintage Vogue HERE

Farrow and Ball Green Smoke HERE

BM Soft Fern HERE

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Kelly's suggested green decor:

Pouf/ottoman from The Inside - see it HERE.

Malachite Hour Glass Table from Peter Brady aka Christopher Knight. See it HERE.

Gorgeous green velvet sofa from Article. Have a look HERE.

Kelly's crush is a book by Anna Quindlen "Still Life with Breadcrumbs". Get your copy HERE.

Anita's green decor:

Turkish towels HERE

Turkish hand towels HERE

Rattan chair HERE

Faux alligator tray HERE

Lattice patterned pillow cover HERE

Kilim covered upholstered chair HERE

Oriental rug HERE

Green kantha Quilt Light Green Leaf Cotton

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If you don't know what a kantha quilt is take a listen to the DTT defines at the end of episode 528 HERE

Waste paper basket in a William Morris print HERE

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Kelly's blog HERE

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Anita's blog HERE

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Neutral Colors - A Master Class Jun 29, 2022

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What are your undertones? We're talking about those tones that you may not notice at first glance, but affect how the paint colors work together. Let's discuss.

Listen in & learn about undertones & you'll crack the code of neutrals in your decor.

Kelly's post on true gray paint colors. Read it HERE.

Neutrals we love:

Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray

Ben Moore Revere Pewter

Ben Moore Gray

Ben Moore Huntington White

Sherwin Williams Natural Choice

Farrow & Ball Blue Leaning Gray

Ben Moore Barrista

DTT defines kantha quilt

Anita's crush is Vridhi Creations Etsy shop that sells kantha quilts. HERE

Kelly's crush is a terrific listen! Listen to Emma on Audible HERE

We'll also help you to decide what isn't working for you. We work with any budget, large or small.

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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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Make All the Right Decisions - Kitchen Edition Jun 22, 2022

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Whether designing, renovating or tweaking the decisions you make for your kitchen are critical. You are sure to get it all right with our tips and tricks. We cover it all from cabinets to fixtures & everything in between. Listen in to get it right!

Your kitchen is the hub of your home. It's important to get it right, since families spend so much time there, and it's the room that impacts your home value the most.

Learn all about range hoods & BTUs HERE.

Eliminate unsightly outlets with this tip. Read HERE.

Listen to our where to splurge and where to say episode HERE

DTT defines Plinth

Kelly's crush is the podcast This is Love, specifically episode #9. Listen HERE or whereever you get your audio.

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Anita's crush is the book Provence style, Decorating with French Country Flair HERE

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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!

Kelly's IG HERE

Kelly's Youtube HERE

Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

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Clever Ways to Add Character To Your Home Jun 15, 2022

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Transform your home into something truly special with our clever tips & tricks that add character!

Today we discuss exteriors, interiors & the elements that will take a basic house and turn it into a beautiful home.

Adding details to your home can make all the difference. Fortunately, many of these details are easy to add. We talk through so many today.

See the hanging barn doors on Anita's blog HERE.

Anita's reference to the Edith & Evelyn blog & their "how to plank a popcorn ceiling" tutorial HERE.

Learn to add board and batten paneling with Southern Hospitality blog HERE.

DTT defines board and batten. (Do you know the difference between wainscotting, bead board and b & b? )

Kelly's crush is a terrific site that is perfect for today's topic. Visit Architectural Depot HERE for ceiling medallions, corbels, mouldings and sooo much more. Your one stop shop for adding character to your home is HERE.

Anita's crush is this flat iron https://amzn.to/3Mxzr0l

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We'll also help you to decide what isn't working for you. We work with any budget, large or small.

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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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When to Splurge & When to Save Jun 08, 2022

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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 current Traditional Home magazine.

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!

Kelly's IG HERE

Kelly's Youtube HERE

Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

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Fresh Ideas for Summer Decorating Jun 01, 2022

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Summertime and the living (and decorating) is easy! There are so many simple ideas to freshen up for this season.

Summer decorating might just be more about what you take away than what you add. Remove and store away any items that say winter. That is includes the beloved furry Mongolain pillows!

Maybe you take down drapes & let the room bask in even more sunlight.

If you are adding for summer, how about:

A straw hat casually hung on a hook or from a chair back; HERE

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That saffron yellow Kelly loves; HERE

Demi John bottles in seaglass colors; HERE

Ticking pillows; HERE

A rattan chair; HERE.

Striped cotton rugs; HERE

Market baskets; HERE

A big bowl filled with lemons; HERE

Wicker trays; HERE

The versatile cloche; HERE

Bud vases for every room; HERE

Sweet Pea seeds for next year! HERE

Rattan tray - set of 3 HERE.

Lucite tray with gold or silver handle 11 x 17 and other sizes HERE.

Linen throw HERE.

DTT defines Finger Joint

Kelly's crush is Walk with Me New York by Susan Kaufman. You can get your copy HERE or from an independent bookstore in the Hampton's HERE.

Follow Susan on Instagram HERE

Anita's crush is the real estate app Trulia 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 Youtube HERE

Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

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No Stress Decorating May 25, 2022

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If it's isn't fun, you're not doing it right. Decorating is a fun, exciting experience, at least it should be. If it stresses you, then sit down, relax and take a listen.

Don't worry about your house being perfect! Embrace the imperfections and focus on what you love about your house. Reduce clutter, give yourself some grace, and complete those unfinished house projects that are driving you nuts.

DTT defines Mullion

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Kelly's crush is this desk blotter HERE

Anita's crush is the Acorn show Harry Wild HERE

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Kelly's blog HERE

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Anita's blog HERE

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