Decorating Tips and Tricks

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Pick The Right White Oct 02, 2019

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Choosing the right white paint can be very daunting. But have no fear we are here! We know how to choose the right white paint and are sharing the process with you today.

There are 4 categories of white paint,

BLUE-WHITE

TRUE WHITE

OFF-WHITE

CREAM

Kelly loves using Samplize HERE for repositionable paint samples so you can visualize what the paint color will look like in the room.

Here are some of our favorite white paint colors

SW EIDER WHITE

BM WHITE DOVE

FARROW AND BALL CRISP WHITE

SW EXTRA WHTIE

BM SIMPLY WHITE

BM DECORATORS WHITE

CLARE WHIPPED

BM CHANTILLY LACE

BM PAPER WHITE

BM MAYONNAISE

BM OFF WHITE

BM WHITE DOVE

SW ALABASTER

SW NATURAL CHOICE

BM WHITE LINEN

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Anita is crushing on this Kate Spade insulated lunch bag HERE

Kelly is crushing on Stacy Kent's music. Find her CDs HERE

and 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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Are You a New Traditionalist ? Sep 30, 2019

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Whether you are already a New Traditionalist, don't know if you are one or want to be one, we have lots of advice for you to make the most of this beautiful & easy to live with style.

In a nutshell new traditionalist style effortlessly mixes & blends traditional furnishings with modern, sleeker elements to create a whole new fresh take. New traditionalist rooms are interesting because of the mix of periods & provences of the pieces. ( say that 3x fast! )

Whether you have a house full of traditional furnishings or tend toward the modern today you'll learn the key pieces to add, take away or combine to achieve this very now look.

We talk about new traditionalist designers that you'll want to check out.

They are all women & putting their own spin on traditional.

Click the names to be directed to their sites:

Anita shares why we need to avoid alumium in our cooking and in doing just that she is crushing on parchment paper. Get a roll HERE.

Kelly enjoyed another book! Her crush is GHOSTED by Rosie Walsh. HERE

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Low Cost, High Style Decorating Sep 25, 2019

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High style at low cost is such an easy thing to achieve if you know a few tricks of the trade. High style doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. There are some very simple things you can do to get you there, and we've tried so many of them. We're sharing our favorite ways to rev up style without breaking the bank. One thing you can do, for example, is to declutter your home or freshen up your paint, but we've got so many more ideas. Come take a listen.

Be sure to watch Kelly's video on low cost high style HERE

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Want the tutorial for how to make a long drop bedspread from dropcloth? It's in Anita's book, French Accents HERE

Anita is crushing on these white sneakers made by Sperry HERE

Kelly is crushing on Grande Lash mascara HERE

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Choose Paint Colors With Confidence Sep 23, 2019

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Let us boost your COLOR CONFIDENCE today! Pick the best paint colors for your home with our advice.

There are soooo many choices and many, many variables that impact how the paint will appear on your walls.

We go deep into detail on how the process of picking samples, testing the paints and making your ultimate selection.

Do NOT let anyone rush you into choosing a paint color!!

Get a 12 x 12 sample of paint on a repositional sheet from Samplize HERE.

Anita suggested this paint formula translator. Try it HERE.

We mentioned this fabulous rich navy wall color - Hale Navy. Someone try it and send us pictures! See it HERE.

We found out Julie used double sided Gorilla Glue for her utensil art. Who knew G Glue made a double sided tape? See it HERE.

Anita is crushing on the refreshing taste & mineral boost she gets from Gerlhsteiner Mineral Water. Check it out HERE.

Kelly upp'ed her beauty routine with the eye de-puffer from Sunday Riley called Auto Correct. Have a look HERE.

Kelly has Anita using this de-puffing balm from Kate Somerville as well. See it HERE.

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Antiques, Are They Worth It? Sep 18, 2019

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What's the deal with antiques? Is it a great time to buy? to sell? Are they still popular? We're talking about which items that have gone up in price and which have gone down. We're also discussing why there has been a big shift in pricing recently. No matter how you slice it, if you love antiques, then enjoy yours. If you want to sell yours, and the total value is over $1,000, then you might want to contact Sothebys to get an auction estimate HERE

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Anita is crushing on this tea kettle HERE

Kelly is crushing on this hotel HERE

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What's Up At Our Houses Sep 16, 2019

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Come on over to our houses! We want to share with you what we are up to inside and out.

Anita is thinking about becoming an Air BnB host. We have an episode on just that. Listen HERE.

Kelly is so pleased with the growth of her hedges after feeding her plants with THESE organic fertilizer stakes.

Awnings are a nice addition to many homes. They provide sun/rain protection and might just be the touch you need. Kinda like an eyebrow on a face. Kelly has researched adding one to the back of her house. She found THIS one on Wayfair.

Crushes:

Anita is enjoying homemade hibiscus tea.

Anita's recipe is: 1/2 gallon water
3 hibiscus tea bags
3 lemons
pinch of stevia
Brew the tea in 3 cups hot water for 30 minutes. Add remaining water & squeeze in the juice of the lemons. Stir in stevia to taste. Cheers!

Get sachets of hibiscus tea HERE..

Kelly really likes the Au Natural foundation/concealer she picked up at Wholefoods. See it HERE

Thanks to Susan E. for starting the conversation about shopping local and what that means to us in 2019.

Pressure Cooking is what we were thinking of! Our friend Debbie takes the stress out of pressure HERE.

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Deep Dive Into Dining Tables Sep 11, 2019

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We are taking a deep dive into dining room tables in this episode. We're talking about what the best dimensions are, the things to consider when buying them, and so much more.

Check out these dining room table upcycles that Kelly found HERE

We're also sharing some cool dining room tables we found. The links are below.

Madeleine dining room table HERE

Black metal table with wood top with chairs HERE

Langley street table HERE

Terrain square table HERE

Paige round table HERE

Article Oscuro table HERE

Whitewashed Wisteria table HERE

Picket house table HERE

Saguenay extendable table HERE

Anita's crush is a gorgeous blue and white tray from Furbish HERE

Kelly's crush is this fabulous planter from McGee and Co. HERE

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Be Happier In Your Home - Fall Edition Sep 09, 2019

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When transitioning from summer to fall you can up your general happiness by focusing on home.

Taking care of your home is a form of self care that can really increase your overall happiness. Ramp up your happiness at home with our tips and advice. Happier at home = happier overall.

Today we have tips & ideas on transiting from summer to fall, easy fall decor touches, fall scents & products, a few fall recipes and practical fall home mainenance advice.

We kick off with the practical stuff. Tune in to make sure you are keeping up with thes essential tasks.

Fall decor in a word - COZY!

Add texture, warm hues, layers, and natural elements.

Try these affordable ( $12.87 ) sweater pillows for texture. HERE

Check out this caramel colored pillow cover for just the right warm hue. HERE

How about a bunch or two of curly willow for a natural element with height. HERE

Fall colored vintage books is the perfect touch. Get a stack HERE

See velvet pumpkins on display on Kelly's transitional table HERE.

For the scent of fall throught our your home put on a small simmer pot with our suggestions. Get the small pot Kelly uses HERE.

Light up a candle to evoke the scent of the woodland.
Try these:

Votivo teak HERE.

Jo Malone incense & embers HERE.

Craft & Foster oakmoss & amber HERE.

Another way to scent your home & have dessert is to bake Kelly's rosemary apple pie. Recipe HERE.

For breakfast try Anita's favorite pumpkin pancakes. Recipe from Creative Cabin blog HERE.

If your wish is for world peace bake a batch of these cookies. Recipe HERE.

The barn painting was SOLD!

Our crushes:

Anita's Jason's travel sized toothpaste HERE.

Kelly's Verb shampoo HERE.

Thanks to Tracey for the wonderful fall decor tip!!

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Anita's IG HERE
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Use Negative Space In A Positive Way Sep 04, 2019

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Negative space is essential to beautiful decor. Today you'll learn why, what it does for your home and how to create it.

The use of negative space is not something most people really consider. After listening you will consider it and we think you'll agree no room should be without it.

The big take away from today's episode ~ leave room for negative space in every part of your house!

Want to feel calmer - create negative space.

Want your decor to look its best - create negative space.

There are so many reasons to leave room fro negative space. We cover them all today.

Anita is crushing on House & Garden UK. Visit this gorgeous website HERE.

Kelly very much enjoyed reading Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. Get a copy HERE.

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Kelly's blog HERE

Anita's IG HERE
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Best of: Hardware Update and Trends Sep 02, 2019

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Home hardware is the unsung hero of decor.
If design is in the details ~ it is surely in the hardware you choose.
The right hardware, whether knobs, pulls, handles and hinges can complete your look.

Today we talk all about the best hardware to choose, the new trends in finishes.

Updating your home hardware is a terrific, inexpensive way to upgrade kitchen cabinets, doors and thrifted furniture. Sometimes all a pieces needs a new knob.

Anita's favorite D. Lawless pull is Reed & Ribbon. See it HERE.

Kelly is going to try these D. Lawless wooden appliques on the wall above her fireplace. She the medallion appliques HERE.

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Here is the door hardware hole enlarger that Anita talked about. Click HERE.

Today's crushes are a charming video on turning flax into linen. Watch it HERE.

And Anita's sure fire cold prevention/cold shortening remedy. See it HERE.

The natural woven blinds Anita has & talked about can be seen HERE.

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Anita's IG HERE
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