Decorating Tips and Tricks

View Top 200 Chart

Back to Rankings Page

Arts
**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:

Is Gray Here to Stay? Jul 23, 2019

Show notes

Like religion & politics ... whether gray is here to stay in our decors is a hotly debated topic.

But should it be?

Listen in as we weigh in on both sides of the battle. And find out which camp we are in...

Get big paint samples HERE.

Here are some grays we have lived & loved and a few new ones:

Our crushes are:

We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you.

Kelly - a very inexpensive & useful crossbody bag. See it HERE.

Anita - a travel bunge for attaching a bag to a rolling suitcase. See it HERE.

We answer listener Amy F's question involving balancing decor and hiding cords. Amy you are not alone in having these issues. Hope our suggestions help!

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

Are you subscribed to the podcast? Don't need to search for us each Wednesday let us come right to your door ...er...device. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Just hit the SUBSCRIBE button & we'll show up!

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.

XX,
Anita & Kelly

DI-21:30

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best of: Prior Trends Making a Comeback Jul 22, 2019

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

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

We participate in the affiliate program with Amazon and other retailers. We may receive a small fee for qualified purchases at no extra cost to you.

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 CLICK HERE.

Russell Hobbs toaster CLICK HERE

Russell Hobbs tea kettle CLICK HERE

Kelly is crushing on Annie Diamond's Instagram account HERE

Annie also has an Instagram account all about NYC coffee shops HERE

Annie's blog is Most Lovely Things HERE

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

XX,
Anita & Kelly

DI-23:13

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lessons For A Truly Timeless Room Jul 17, 2019

Show notes

We all want a timeless look that will look fantastic for a long time, so today let's talk about what you can do to create a look that transcends time.

One of the best tips is to avoid trends that can date your home. If something is super hot and super popular today, it probably won't stand the test of time.

We suggest you hone your very own signature style that you love. Then you buy things that are you, rather than things that are 'on trend'. This is change in mindset that helps keep your style more classic and less trendy.

Listen in for many more tips for a timeless look.

We mentioned the wall art episode. You can listen to it HERE

Workman's friend moisturizer and skin barrier protection. See it HERE.
Kelly has been using it before working in her garden and after as a moisturizer.

See Workman's Friend in action by watching Kelly's latest video "Ten Lessons to Make You a Better Gardener" - click HERE to watch.

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.

Anita has been using & loves the argon oil Kelly shared in a previous episode HERE

Listener tips

Cokie D suggested...

Electric remote control outlet kit HERE

Lisa suggested...

Corner pieces for rugs to keep the ends from curling 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.

XX,
Anita & Kelly

DI-15:01

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best of: Must Know Sources For Wall Art Jul 15, 2019

Show notes

This episode originally ran March 17, 2019.

Finding the right wall decor is a challenge. We know you think so too as we have gotten many requests for help in this department. So today we are sharing many sources for beautiful, unique, meaningful wall decor.

Let's get right to it:

Marian Parsons aka Miss Mustard seed has turned her talents to painting on canvas and we are thrilled. Her work is truly beautiful and so well prices. You can purchase originals at Daily Paint Works or reprints at Society 6. Click HERE and HERE.

For large more abstract canvases have a look at all the works of art at Art Tide Art on Etsy. Click HERE.

Vintage original oils on canvas can be found at Art Nostalgic on Etsy. Click HERE

Minted is always a great source for limited edition art, like that of artist Stephanie Goos Johnson . We both are drawn to her work called "Broken Clouds". Click HERE.

Great Big Canvas is a wonderful source for works by known artists. Click HERE.

Travel posters can be found HERE.

For the white background copy of Kelly's anatomy of a dandelion print click HERE

You can see Kelly's print in her laundry room HERE.

Have a look at the medallions from D. Lawless that Kelly intends to paint white & add above her fireplace. See them HERE.

The D.Lawless hardware giveaway has ended.

Very unique French court documents can be viewed HERE.

Art Finder is a fabulous source for signed art from around the globe. Visit HERE.

Images of doors are intriguing see some HERE.

Have a look ay Kelly's favorite fine artist Max Moran HERE.

The poppies and other flowers on antique dictionary pages can be found HERE.

The black & white photography sold in sets can be seen HERE.

We hope this episode inspires you to add some special pieces to your walls.

Our crush this week is Jack Rogers shoes - we both wear and LOVE them. Jack is having a sale. Visit 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.

XX,
Anita & Kelly

DI-20:36

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Quick and Cheap Decor Refreshers Jul 10, 2019

Show notes

This is the perfect time to look at your house with eyes wide open & implement some quick & inexpensive refreshes!

We all get blinded to what is around us as we see it everyday. Look with intention and shake things up a bit for a new fresher look!

Here are some hints regarding what we are suggestiing you freshen up...

You sometimes put your family in them;

It accompanies a harp;

They make you dry;

These add an organic touch, but need tending;

Aren't real and are making a comeback....

Can you guess some of the items we are talking about today?

Use this to revive house plants. Click HERE.

See our collection of Bespoke napkins HERE.

Meet Anne Anderson and see her blog HERE.

A look at fresh fauxs HERE.

Isn't it a pleasure to get new towels? These are lovely HERE.

Kelly's crush is the Terminal One carry on suitcase by Mark & Graham. Check it out HERE.

Add the tote Anita told us about a few weeks ago for a stylish & easy to transport luggage ensemble. See the tote HERE. ( It slides over the suitcase handle!! )

Anita shares a new artist with us, Savannah Ray. Check out her new release HERE.

Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of DTT.

Drop us a line, suggest a topic, ask a question, send a tip, or just say "hello".

Our email is decoratingtipsandtricks@gmail.com ~ can't wait to hear from YOU!

xx,

Anita & KellyNeed 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

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.

XX,
Anita & Kelly

We participate in the Amazon Associates program so if you buy an item after clicking thru the links we may receive a small fee from Amazon. This in no way increases or effects the price you pay. Thank you if you do click thru to Amazon from our shownotes!

DI-23:03

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best of: Best Method For Decorating a Bookcase Jul 08, 2019

Show notes

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:

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

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.

XX,
Anita & Kelly

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.

DI-22:14

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How To Decorate a Bare Wall Jul 03, 2019

Show notes

How do you handle the bare wall? We're offering lots of tips on how you can add interest to your wall. Texture, textiles, ladders, bookcases and more will be discussed. Yes, we're talking about artwork, but also so much more. Many of these ideas are very budget-friendly. Our listener question is all about the hot exterior color trends.

Anita's wall hanging from Wisteria is sold out.

May contain affiliate links

Kelly is crushing on argon oil HERE

Anita is crushing on this nutritional supplement. We do not have any relationship with Equilibrium nutrition 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.

XX,
Anita & Kelly

DI-30:02

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best of: You've Got Style, But Which One? Jul 01, 2019

Show notes

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.

Contains affiliate links.

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

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.

XX,

Anita & Kelly

DI-18:54

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hot Living Room Trends Jun 26, 2019

Show notes

We love the idea of using - really using and enjoying - your living room daily.

There are some hot trends to discuss, suggestions we have and so much more.

So get a 'coffee or a cocktail' and settle in to get the scoop on all things living room.

Statement ceilings - dark colors are bold and lovely.

Lucerne Blue by Ben Moore is a color listener Jen W. used to great effect on one of her ceilings.

The living room is a place for statement art. Make it big & beautiful. June at Art Tide on Etsy has a wonderful selection of hand painted art in a variety of sizes. Visit ArtTide HERE.

Re-examine your fireplace.

Use black high heat paint to spruce up the firebox. Get a can HERE.

We participate in the Amazon Associates program so if you buy an item after clicking thru the links we may receive a small fee from Amazon. This in no way increases or effects the price you pay.

Remove the mesh curtain or metal door and the faux logs and opt for glass firestone. See a colorful assortment HERE.

Have a look at the daring pink fireplace Kelly talked about HERE.

Slide in an ottoman made from a kilm. See one HERE.

Or a darling pouf.

Our crushes are:

A podcast from Anita. It is called Reply All. Tune in HERE.

Kelly shares a particular pouf in a stunning blue as well as other colors.Look HERE.

Our listener question is from Rachel S. YOu can find Rachel on Instagram HERE.

For more details on rugs tune into our RUG episode HERE.

Anita suggests we are take a look at House & Garden UK. Find 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

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.

XX,
Anita & Kelly

DI-21:01

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Best of: Design Lessons That Will Make You a Better Decorator Jun 24, 2019

Show notes

Today we talk about lessons that will make you a better decorator. We love learning, and sharing all we have learned about making your home beautiful. Here are some of our favorite lessons.

Take a picture of the room first. When you look at the photo, you'll notice things you didn't notice standing in the room. And then as you make changes you'll have a before photo. Be sure to take a photo after you make changes too!

Make sure your layout works for your room.

Sliders for moving furniture on wood floors are found HERE
and HERE for carpet

Find Anita's book is HERE

Find Kelly's book is HERE

Aim for a timeless look when you are buying big ticket items.

Add some black to every room.

Add layers to your home

Add some living plants

Buy a solid color sofa for it to be in style for the long haul.

Listen to our sofa episode HERE

Try to buy lamps in pairs.

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.

XX,
Anita & Kelly

DI-20:47

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.