Decorating Tips and Tricks

Latest Episodes:

Oh Don't Do That! Avoid These Decorating Mistakes Aug 11, 2021

Show notes

Oh boy, we've seen a lot, and we hate to see people make decisions they will be sad about later. There are many mistakes that are easy to avoid, and we'll be talking about those today. Let us explain.

Some things we suggest people avoid are media rooms and gallery walls.

Our magazine episode is HERE

Our IG feature today is Victoria Magazine HERE

Anita's crushes are these paints -

Sherwin Williams

Georgian Revival Blue

Steamed White

Stone Lion

You can see Anita's farmhouse with the paint job HERE

Kelly's crush is Garden Secrets of Bunny Mellon with the foreword by P. Allen Smith. Get a copy 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

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Trends Turned Classic Decor That YOU Need Aug 04, 2021

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Some trends fade quickly away, while others have serious staying power. Today we're talking about those trends that we expect to stick around for the long haul. These trends will become classics.

Learn from us the trends that will be and are unregret-able. We list & talk about several today.

Listen to see if you have no regrets and what you will want to add to your home and be confident it will stand the test of time.

Other episodes we referred to today that you will want to give a listen to are:

Natural rugs - listen HERE.

Regrettable trends UGH! - listen HERE.

You can listen to the prior Amazon episodes HERE & HERE.

Have a look at tuxdeo sofa a'la Billy Baldwin HERE.

Our IG feature for today is Bayntun Flowers HERE

Kelly's crush are the sconces Kelly purchased as a result of one of our other episodes on curating beautiful home decor from Amazon. See the sconces HERE. They are sold seperately, so for a pair you'll need two.

Anita's crush is the Experian App. Search for it in the app store or anyplace you download your apps. It's an easy way to keep track of your credit score and any new accounts opened in your name.

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Find Your Decorating Style Jul 28, 2021

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We want you to create or hone your own signature style! Do you already have a signature style! Let's talk about refining it. Don't have one yet? Let's talk about getting started. It's all about creativity, expressing your personality and having fun.

It's fine to copy things you like, but try to add your own spin on it, to make it your own.

Check out Anita's signature style in her Instagram feed HERE

Check out Kelly's signature style in her Instagram feed HERE

Our IG feature is Susan Kaufman HERE

We are crushing on...

Kelly has fallen for this long this versatile zinc or rose gold planter. See it HERE.

Anita loves this seeded eucalyptus leaf wreath HERE

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Throw a Summer Party - Inspo & Details Jul 21, 2021

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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 mostess.

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

Our IG feature today is CIAO FABIANA HERE

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

Anita's crush: non-toxic nail polish 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 blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

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Ten Must Have Decor Elements Jul 14, 2021

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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

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

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

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

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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Decorate Like a Pro - Living Room Edition Jul 07, 2021

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Decorate like the pros do - living room is edition, is all about this public room in your home. Listen and get all the tips & tricks to make this very forward facing room FABULOUS!

When picking out artwork for your room, use the tips from this episode HERE

Selecting a rug? Listen HERE

So many lamp choices! Listen to this episode on choosing lamps HERE

We've got tips on how to deal with all of those wires HERE

Our IG feature today is Charlotte Lucas HERE

We participate in the Amazon affiliate program, so if you make a purchase thru our links we may receive a small fee from Amazon. Our participation in no way effects the price you pay.

Kelly's crush is working out with Heather Robertson on Youtube HERE

Anita's crush is her new Kobalt electric mower 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 otehr 6 days of the week!

Kelly's IG HERE

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Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

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This Makes Your House Look Cheap! Jun 30, 2021

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Is something making your house look cheap? Listen and find out!

It's not about how much money you spend, but about paying attention to what you invest in and the details. Today we talk about things you can do to make sure your home looks 'high end'.

Listen in to get our tips. They are easy to incorporate into your home.

We mentioned our episode on where to find artwork. Listen to the episode HERE

Listen to our episode on rugs HERE

We are both crushing on beauty products this week.

Kelly's crush is her new hair dryer HERE

Anita is crushing on this makeup HERE

You can find the refillable compact HERE

Our Instagram Feature is a real favorite of Kelly's ~** Glenn House Restoration**. Have a look & give a follow 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 blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

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Slow Style with The Little Yellow Couch Podcast Jun 23, 2021

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Learn all about slow style and why you might want it in your home with our guest today, Zandra from the Little Yellow Couch podcast. She was so interesting, and has lots to say about creating your own style.

Anita was on the Little Yellow Couch podcast, listen HERE

Learn more about slow style HERE

You can take Zandra's quiz to find out what your style is. Take the quiz HERE

Check out Zandra's podcast HERE

Find her website HERE

Find her on Instagram HERE

Get a DTT consult with Kelly and Anita! We'll help you with your decorating dilemma, and give you personalized ideas for your room. Find out more HERE

Our IG feature is MILIEU MAGAZINE. We love the Milieu print magazine, but in-between issues, enjoy their gorgeous photos on Instagram HERE

Anita's crush is the Hunter clogs HERE

Kelly's crush is Dirty John. The show is on Netflix. The podcast is 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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Hot Design Style Trends Jun 16, 2021

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Don't be left out in the cold ... we re here to fill you in on all the HOT design style trends. Listen in !

There are some new design styles that are heating up, and if you haven't heard about some of these yet, you probably will. But there's no need to wait, we here to spill the beans now, so you'll know what is coming. If you are a minimalist or a maximalist, there's something here for you.

The three design styles we're covering today are

Contemporary Cali or California Cool

Amber Lewis is a designer who does this style well HERE

Japandi

Eclectic English

Luke Edward Hall is a designer who aces this style [https://www.instagram.com/lukeedwardhall/]

Anita's crush is Blitz silver polish. HERE

For very light tarnish try this product HERE

Learn more about different types of silver polish HERE

Kelly's crush is the oh so wonderful & well written book by Amber Lewis. Amber does the California cool style better than anyone. Get a copy of Made for Living HERE.

Our Instagram feature for today is Alison Henry Design 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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Bathrooms Trends Update Jun 09, 2021

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Is your bathroom on trend? We'll give you the latest information on what's hot this year and what we expect to be hot going forward. Be sure to listen before you spend money on a bathroom remodel.

There's so much new to the bathroom scene, and we're telling you what we really think. Let's discuss smart toilets, floating vanites, and so much more!!

Concrete & fiber free standing tub. See it HERE. What do you think?

Pasted Paper wall paper sheets are a DIY option for wallpapering your bathroom or any room. Check out Pasted Paper HERE.

Kelly's crush is a daisy-like perennial called White Bouquet Tansy. Listen in to get the details on this tough & easy to grow flowering plant. Then order a 4" pot or s few HERE.

Anita's crush is a a digital clock that projects the time on the ceiling. So if you wake in and it's dark, you can check the time easily without turning on any lights so it's easier to go back to sleep if it isn't time to wake up Find it HERE

Our Instagram feature is Clare Foster Gardens HERE

Clare is the garden editor for House and Garden

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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