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**Decorating Tips and Tricks**

Decorating tips and advice to help you create a beautiful home. Listening is like hiring a decorator, but it is free! Free and fun ~ lots of laughs mixed in with practical, useful & stylish decorating advice. Pull up a chair and join us!

Latest Episodes:

Style Crimes, Are You Guilty? Nov 06, 2019

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Style Crimes - oh there are many!

No one is innocent! Anita & I included...

Tune in to hear a multitude of style crimes - laugh along with us we call them out, fess up and defy the law!

Not going to list the crimes here because it is so much more fun to listen to us dish about them, hear us come clean and plead guilty !

Here are a few other episodes we reference in this episode:

Faux Flower episode HERE.

Scale & Balance episode HERE.

If you are guilty of out dated hardware or shy of crime, you just need a refresh then visit our friends at D Lawless Hardware for beautiful hardware at terrific prices. HERE.

Crushes:

Anita shares stunning French Cheese Knife set HERE.

Kelly is loving matt black salad plates from Pier One. Check them out HERE.

Thanks SO much to those of you have left us a review on itunes. We really appreciate each supportive, encouraging word!

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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Two Styles To Know - what & how Nov 04, 2019

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Have you heard of grandmilleniel style? Pretty sure you have heard of the new modern farmhouse style.

Well hearing about is one thing, knowing what, how and ways to incorporate these two hot styles into your home is another.

Grandmilleniel style incorporates much of what we love already and works it in fresh ways.

Modern farmhouse - gone is the rusty, crusty, chippy rage. The farmhouse look of today is... listen in to find out.

Kelly spoke recently to a PEO chapter. What a wonderful organization! Is there a chapter where you live? See what it is all about HERE.

Kelly mentioned this book when talking about the grandmilleniel style. Parish Hadley Tree of Life ~ a history of this legendary design firm. See the book HERE.

Check out Lycett Designs HERE.

Folllow Courtland and Co HERE.

For the perfect example of modern farmhouse visit McGee and Co. HERE.

Crushes:

Anita shares with us a new podcast ~ The Shrink Next Door. Listen in HERE.

Kelly urges us all to get a bareroot Bolero Rose to add to our gardens. Find this rose HERE.

Thanks SO much to those of you have left us a review on itunes. We really appreciate each supportive, encouraging word!

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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Attainable Luxury Oct 30, 2019

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We love luxury items, but not the luxury prices. You don't have to be a millionaire to live like one. We found several luxury items for much less.

RH monogrammed hotel style bath towels HERE

RH monogrmmed hotel style robes HERE

Bond .9 perfume HERE

Pet throw HERE

Faux throw HERE

Proper Cloth HERE.

Have a look at Further Candles HERE.

Aquiesse Luxe Linen Candles HERE.

Yummy cashmere throw HERE.

Herringbone cashmere throw - wrap yourself in it HERE.

Matrix Cascadia velvet chair HERE.

Crush:

Kelly loves Bolero roses. Get a bareroot Bolero HERE.

Anita suggests you get informed delivery from the post office. Sign up 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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Trend Forecast 2020 Oct 27, 2019

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Projections, analysis, forward thinking and a bit of crystal ball viewing.

Today we are bringing you a head's up on the trends we see on the horizon for 2020.

There are big, life changing trends that we think will become part of the fiber of the way we all decorate. We cover those in depth.

Then there are the colors, looks and specific items we can count on seeing in the months to come.

We menioned our lovely listener Jen of High Contrast Home. You can follow Jen on Instagram HERE. Her bold color choices are inspiring!

Crushes:

Kelly loved attending a clothing swap party. Listen in for the details.

Anita wants us all to try the NetFlix series Secrets of Althrop. Check it out HERE.

Thanks SO much to those of you have left us a review on itunes. We really appreciate each supportive, encouraging word!

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

If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts.

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Style Without Stress Oct 23, 2019

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Relax, sit back and enjoy the flight. Life and decorating can be stressful, so today we are sharing our favorite tips for making your decorating process less stressful. We also have tips on how to create an environment that helps eliminate stress caused by your home.

Anita's crush is the movie Bright Star about John Keats on Netflix.

Kelly's crush was Pernassus Books, 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

If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts.

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Table Lamp Sources & Upcycles Oct 21, 2019

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Today we light up your life, literally, with great sources for finding and upcycling table lamps.

Sharing loads of useful information that will make shopping for or creating the perfect table lamp a cinch.

Height of a table lamp is generally 26 -31 inches.

Parts: base, harp, shade, finial

There are parts of your lamp you should not see. Listen in to learn what the shade should hide.

Upcycle an old or ugly lamp with spray paint or Rub & Buff. Get Rub & Buff HERE.

Check out this very inexpensive metal cage lamp by Better Homes & Gardens HERE.

Anita has several favorite lamps.

Farrington Gurney table lamp HERE

Ceramic cylinder lamp HERE

Diep table lamp HERE

Set of gold table lamps HERE

Kelly's crush is a band she has enjoyed for years: Everything But The Girl - Album Idlewild. Check it out HERE.

Anita's crush is The Durrell's of Corfu on PBS. See 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

If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts.

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Thanksgiving Table Ideas Oct 16, 2019

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It's that time of year again to start thinking about your Thanksgiving table. Let's talk about what to put on the table. Are you a placemat or a tablecloth person? Paper or cloth napkins? China or paper plates? No matter, we've got tips for your table today.

If you want some ideas on how to fold your napkins check out these napkin folding videos HERE
and HERE

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Anita's is crushing on the new Wisteria store coming to Houston Nov 2019. Since then, it has closed.

Kelly is crushing on the book, Little Farmstead Living 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

If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts.

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Our Picks From Ikea Oct 14, 2019

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Today we are curating that big blue overwhelming home decor resource known as IKEA.

Whether you are regular shopper or in IKEA virgin like Kelly, you'll be wow'ed at what we found.

Do you know anything about the man behind the big blue box? So interesting... We'll fill you in.

Then we dig right into the good & some laughs of course.

DTT IKEA PICKS:

Duck egg blue or pink throw

Enamelware pitcher/vase

Blue storage boxes

Awning striped pillow cover

Black & white lumbar pillow cover

Pink wool pillow covers

Jute rugs

Indoor/outdoor natural color rug

Grainsack-esque tea towel

White dishes

Pink dishes

Black metal stool

Black metal rolling cart

Black circular table ( the one that caused Kelly to sweat a bit! )

Drop cloth like 26" x 26" pillows

Willow branches

White wooden hangers

Crushes:

Kelly really enjoyed Alice Water's Master Class videos. Check out Master Class HERE. You can also/instead get a copy of Alice's book HERE.

Anita loved watching Monty Don's Gardens of France video series. Catch Monty for yourself HERE.

FYI - Ikea did not sponsor this episode. We just thought it would be fun to have a field trip & share our finds with you!

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

If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts.

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Decor Magazines To Explore Oct 09, 2019

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We're checking out home decor magazines. Find out which ones were our favorites and which ones didn't make the cut. We're covering magazines like House Beautiful, Veranda, Dwell, Country French, Milieu, Flowers, and so much more. Find out which ones had great paper, were full of articles, and which ones were full of ads.

Anita's is crushing on The Moth Podcast HERE

Kelly is crushing on this very affordable coffee table HERE

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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

If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts.

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Things You Should Not Keep Oct 07, 2019

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Your stuff should serve YOU, not the other way around.

Today we urge you to take action along with us and get rid of the stuff not serving you.

Grab a bag or a box and turn us up! Today we help free you from the stuff bogging you down.

This episode is not only action based, it is pretty funny too.

Let's get it done & have a few laughs too.

Crushes:

Anita is loving Joules Rain Ponchos. See them HERE.

Kelly says we should all have a look at Capricorn Press for beautiful handcrafted prints. Look 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

If you have a moment we would so appreciate it if you left a review for DTT on iTunes. Just go HERE and click listen in apple podcasts.

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