Decorating Tips and Tricks

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Prior Trends Coming Back - best of DTT Aug 26, 2020

Show notes

What are the prior trends that are making a comeback?

Turns out there are quite a few. As they say, they're nothing new under the sun. Trends seem to come and go, but when they come back, they are often repackaged with a new name.

Here are some of the trends that seem to be back.

art deco

rattan/wicker/bamboo

boho

living rooms

vintage appliances such as the Smeg fridge from West Elm HERE.

Want to talk with us about your decorating dreams or dilemma's? Book a design consult with us! We'd love to talk with you and give you our advice for creating an even more beautiful home. Email us at decoratingtipsandtricks@gmail.com to book a consult or get more information.

Here are the links to specific products mentioned in the podcast.

Kelly is loving the hourglass wicker side table HERE

Anita loves this Anthropologie blue basket HERE

Here are a few smaller appliances that are super hot.

smeg toasters HERE

Here's another retro toaster HERE

Russell Hobbs toaster HERE

Russell Hobbs tea kettle HERE

The giveaway mentioned in episode 431 is over.

Kelly is crushing on Annie Diamond's Instagram account HERE

Anita is crushing on Queen Victoria's letters, a monarch Unveiled on Amazon Prime HERE

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Fabulous Interview & Give Away - a must listen! Aug 19, 2020

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Schooch on over, we have three new friends at the table ...

In this episode you will get to know bloggers ~ Annie of Most Lovely Things, Mary Ann of Classic Casual Home & Cindy of Rough Luxe Lifestyle.

As so many of you say ... "listening to DTT is like having coffee ( or wine! ) with your girl friends, who just happen to be great decorators." Well ... you just got 3 more friends!

You are going to adore and admire these lovely ladies. They share their styles, friendship and of course, decorating tips during this chat with Kelly. Read on to get the links to their blogs, IG accounts & more.

The giveaway has ended.

Visit & follow Annie at her blog, Most Lovely Things HERE & her Instagram HERE.

Visit & follow Mary Ann at her blog, Classic Casual Home HERE & her Instagram HERE.

Visit & follow Cindy at her blog, Rough Luxe Lifestyle HERE & her Instagram HERE.

For stunning examples of The Collected Look follow the #thecollectedlook on Instagram. Click HERE

Then post your photos to the 'gram with the #thecollectedlook for a chance to be featured by Annie, Mary Ann & Cindy.

Check out Annie's Coffee Shops of New York Instagram HERE.

My laundry room post as part of Project Design HERE.

The hot topic article might have you considering a move - read it HERE.

CRUSHES

Kelly's crush is a uniquely shaped memory foam pillow that is helping her get a fabulous nights sleep. The pillow is the Dream Deep pillow by Sutera. Check it out HERE & use the code SOUL15 for 15% off.

Anita's crush is Just Knock Knock gorgeous container garden plants sent right to your door. Check it out HERE.

See the Just Knock Knock in action on Anita's Instagram HERE.

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Anita's blog HERE

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Fresh Budget Decorating Ideas - best of DTT Aug 12, 2020

Show notes

We think that 'budget' is a dirty word! Sadly it's part of most everyone's lives, so it's important to know how to work magic on a budget.

Listen in to hear our favorite tips for decorating your home on a budget.

If you want even more ideas check out these previous episodes on budget decorating HERE

and HERE

Read HERE for information on the peel & stick tiles Kelly mentioned.

Want to paint your fabric chairs? Click HERE

Our crushes

Anita's silk pillowcase can be found HERE

Kelly's Dr. Jart moisturizer can be found HERE

Listener Lisa recommended the anti-curling rug corner grippers that can be found HERE

We are a part of the Amazon affiliate program, and if you make a purchase we can earn money. Anita's Amazon favorites are HERE

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Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

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How to Be Happier in Your Home - best of DTT Aug 05, 2020

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Now more than ever we need to be happy in our homes!

It is your home, so it's important that you are happy, content and enjoy living there. Here are our tips to be content with your home and to make everyday life in your home a joy.

Here are our tips to be content with your home and to make everyday life in your home a joy.

keep your house tidy

keep the clutter at bay

keep it picked up

start some new habits to keep it clean

clutter causes stress - bring every room back to 'ready'

make your bed

display some sentimental items or favorite collections around your home

Focus on things you can take with you, if you think you are moving, but there is no need to ignore your home if you are moving.

think about the positives about your home, rather than the negatives. what drew you to it in the first place?

fix the things that are broken

make sure you have a comfortable mattress and seating

add beauty to your every day life. So if that kitchen sponge looks so gross you don't want to touch it, toss it! get a new sponge!

make sure you have some nice things to use for your daily routine

add a special area for relaxing, reading, a cup of tea or listening to music

use essential oils in your home.

make your bedroom into a retreat

invite people over, entertain and have fun in your home

start a gratitude journal record a happy memory at the end of each day

don't have a temporary attitude about your home. Make it homey even if you don't plan to stay forever

don't compare your home with the ones you see on Pinterest and Instagram

replace an uncomfortable sofa or mattress

Find Kelly's laundry room redo HERE

Here are the links to specific products mentioned in the podcast. These may contain affiliate links.

pretty dishwashing gloves HERE

nice dishwashing brush HERE

nice handled glassware sponge HERE

Kelly is crushing on these driving shoes driving shoes HERE

Anita had a great experience buying a car at carmax 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

XOXO,

Kelly and Anita

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Our Method To Decorate A Bookcase - best of DTT Jul 29, 2020

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Armed with our formula for creating a styled & meaningful bookcase you will be able to design your shelves with one eye closed & a hand tied behind your back! Fool proof tips & advice for a space that is hard to get right.

We start off with a controversy of sorts ... find out which way we land on it!

Not just books, but decorative items, photos, slavage pieces, tall, short, medium height there is a place for so many of your special things on your bookshelf, but not too many of them.

Listen in for the formula to designing a stunning bookcase.

Have a read of Kelly's post which likens designing a bookcase to a legal case. Fun read - click HERE.

Decorate a bookcase for spring click HERE.

Decorate a bookcase holiday style click HERE.

Here are links to some of what we mentioned:

We participate in the Amazon affiliate program, so your purchases may qualify us for a small fee, but in no way does that increase the cost to you.

Boxwood balls click HERE.

Stacked boxes click HERE.

Cloche click HERE. Love the sparkly top on this one!

Kelly's Ikea crush, the Gladom Tray, which is actually a table. See it HERE.

Anita is enjoying the new adaptation of Vanity Faire. Check it out 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

XOXO,

Kelly and Anita

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Home Trends Arising From The Pandemic Jul 22, 2020

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Have you considered how your home serves you? Now is the perfect time to assess it and determine is your home serving YOU or are you serving it?

The pandemic has altered just about everyone's relationship with their home.

Are you a homebody?

Feeling a little hemmed in?

Thinking your home needs a change or a tweak to make it serve you better? Listen in to all our ideas to enhance your sheltering at home experience and your home going forward.

If we do say ourselves, these tips are pretty awesome!

What's in a name? Read our hot topic article and start the name game for your pad. HERE.

Kelly's crush - Jo Rodgers Instagram account is a must follow. Anglophiles follow HERE!

Anita's crush is a colorful rug. See it 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

XOXO,

Kelly and Anita

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You've Got Style, But Which One? - best of DTT Jul 15, 2020

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Do you know your decorating style? Let's talk about several of the popular styles. We think it's important to know a bit about what your particular style is, so you will have some direction when you are shopping for new things.

Here are a few of the styles we discussed are COUNTRY FRENCH, SHABBY CHIC, COASTAL, MODERN, CONTEMPORARY, TRADITIONAL, TRANSITIONAL, MINIMALIST, GUSTAVIAN, AND ECLECTIC.

The Cactus Lounge giveaway is over.

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Kelly is crushing on SUPERTHRIVE HERE

Anita is crushing on the green tea mints at Trader Joes and the gluten free ice cream cones HERE

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Kelly's blog HERE

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Anita's blog HERE

XOXO,

Kelly and Anita

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DIY with our guest Amy Howard Jul 08, 2020

Show notes

Amy Howard is a leader in DIY paint industry. She is also charming, delightful, full of fabulous tip and our guest today!

Amy Howard Home is a well known brand. Today meet the wonderful woman behind the brand, the techniques & the paints we all love.

Visit Amy Howard Home HERE to see all the products Amy has in her line and get creative!

You can watch Amy in action on her You Tube channel HERE.

Join Amy's FB group HERE.

Follow Amy on IG HERE.

Today's hot topic article is HERE.

Kelly's new fav paleo snack - Paleo Puffs No Cheese Cheesiness can be found HERE unless she ate them all!

Anita fell for this pink dresser/night stand from Ikea. See it HERE

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Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

XOXO,

Kelly and Anita

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What We Would Talk You Out Of... listen first - do later! Jul 01, 2020

Show notes

If we were working with you, we would suggest you not do some of these things. Often when we work with clients, we suggest they save their money when it comes to some changes. Let us explain.

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

Our magazine episode is HERE

Hot Topic With their states reopened, summer showhouses move ahead

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. Pre-order a copy HERE.

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Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE

Anita's blog HERE

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Trends You Will NOT Regret Jun 24, 2020

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Trend you won't regret are TRENDS with staying power and those that 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.

Today's Hot Topic article is chockful is interesting news. Have read 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.

Thank you Cathy W. for this great tip on a drop leaf table from Ikea! See it HERE.

Anita's crush is the Experian App. Search for it in the app store or anyplace you download your apps.

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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