Decorating Tips and Tricks

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Your Bedroom Gets Bigger When... Dec 26, 2018

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We have so many tips for you on how to create the sense of additional space in your bedroom. You'll need to listen in for all the details, but here are a few suggestions to start you off...

PURGE!! ;

A big, light colored rug;

Remove furniture - at least give it a try;

Get rid of your bed's footboard;

Sconces instead of table lamps;

Horizontal planking;

Reflective surfaces;

So many more ideas to create the feeling of space...tune in!

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Creating Cozy Dec 24, 2018

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Cozy is so inviting anytime of the year, but especially when the temperature dips & the calendar turns to the holidays.

We have some easy tips & suggestions for creating cozy in your house, along with some specific decor items that can instantly transfrom a room with cozy.

Furry pillows HERE
and HERE

Lambswool rug HERE

See our favorite Soft Surroundings snow leopard throw HERE

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It's A Wrap - Gorgeous Gift Wrapping Ideas Dec 19, 2018

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Brown paper packages wrapped up with string. These are a few of my favorite things. We both agree simplier is better for wrapping gifts. We suggest using kraft paper or plain white wrapping paper with bakers twine or a simple ribbon bow. If you want more color, go with a simple two color paper, or go with tone on tone. Then match your ribbon to your wrapping paper color.

Check out our affiliate links to products below.

kraft paper HERE

baker's twine HERE

plain white wrapping paper HERE

elegant two color paper series HERE

kraft paper with white accents HERE

sealing wax and stamp HERE

alphabet stamps HERE

Romantic Homes magazine HERE

Duralex glass food containers HERE

Tutorial on tea stained gift tags HERE

Catch and Release episode HERE

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We're Having A Party Dec 17, 2018

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Tis the season for hosting parties, but ours tips apply no matter the time of year. The over arching tip is ~ keep it simple, stay relaxed and enjoy! If you do those 3 things your guests will have a wonderful time no matter what.

We have plenty of other specific tips from what to serve, the decor & a fun game.

Have a easy to prepare signature cocktail or mocktail on a tray at the door for guest to pick up as they enter.

If it is mingling party create a huge WOW centerpiece. Have a look at the January tutorial in Kelly's book for inspiration. She uses chain in a way you probably never thought of... Click HERE.

As we said, hosting is more about attitude than anything else. With the right mind frame you can serve it up on paper plates and believe us no one will blink. Try these paperplates for the holidays HERE.

Not enough champagne flutes on hand, get a set or two of these one piece plastic flutes HERE. Because every party is better with bubbles!

Speaking of La Marca is the Bespoke Proseco of choice. See it HERE. We hear they even sell it at Costco.

Our sheet music pockets are terrific to hold utensils for a buffet style party. Slip in gold plastic fork, knife & spoon. See our Sheet Music Pockets HERE and plastic gold flatware HERE.

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Best Holiday Gifts Dec 12, 2018

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Our best holiday gift ideas are here today! These are affiliate links.

The hair dryer/round brush HERE

Pet portraits for your pets HERE

The email address we mentioned is gentlemadness@hotmail.com

Yoga pants with the phone pocket HERE

Le Creuset Stoneware French Press HERE

French Duralex containers (very practical gift!) HERE

Honey spoons HERE

Rescue Me book by Fifi O'Neill HERE

Menus: A Book for Your Meals and Memories book HERE

Crossbody purse with a window for your iPhone HERE

Reclaimed wood bath trays [HERE]https://amzn.to/2Efu72a)

Home Apothecary book by Stephanie Rose HERE

Apple Air pods HERE

Snow Leopord Throws are sold out.

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The Making of a Romantic Home Dec 10, 2018

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In this episode we pull back the lace curtain if you will and reveal what really gives a home a romantic vibe. Hint, it has little to do with pink, cabbage roses & cherubs. Listen in to get our thoughts on how to get romance right in your decor.

Touches of Florentine add romance. Learn about Florentine from Kelly HERE.

Tosseled not coiffed - listen to hear what we mean by that...

THANK YOU to our listeners who took the time to solve the metal straw thin-y mystery ! The answer is in today's episode.

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How To Create A Stunning Christmas Tree Dec 05, 2018

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Today we are revealing how to create a stunning tree.

We've got loads of ideas and tips to help you create a beautiful and memorable tree no matter if it is faux, real, big or small. We cover it all & top it off!

Watch Kelly's YouTube video with a great tip for decorating a tree HERE.

Prelit hinged trees are super easy to set up, see HERE

We love to use a base of silver ornaments on our trees. The silver goes with almost any color.

Use silver ornaments on your tree, and then you can add different colors each year if you like. Most colors will work well with the silver ornaments.

Kelly follows Dreamy Whites. Check out the tree by Dreamy Whites HERE

Check out the clip on candle lights HERE

Red berry Christmas picks HERE

Gold leaf Christmas picks HERE

More gold Christmas picks HERE

Pearl Christmas tree garland HERE

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Hot Mantle Ideas Dec 03, 2018

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Today we are heating it up with hot mantle decorating ideas. Lots of ideas and inspiration on how you can create tasteful, beautiful mantle decor all year long without much effort at all. A listener question you'll all love and more.

We cover:

~ the rule of threes

~ layering

~ Breathing room at a critical spot

~ one glorious thing

~careful editing

~ overall composition

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See how Anita deals with a tv over her mantle. Click HERE

Kelly decorates her mantle for Christmas HERE.

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Color Trends 2019 Nov 28, 2018

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Want to know what colors are hot for 2019? We're talking about them today. Benjamin Moore has announced their color of the year, but not only the color for the year, but an entire palette of colors HERE

Their Color of the year is Metropolitan, which is a nice putty gray. Check out the other colors in the link above.

Want to know how to mix in other colors? Check out the color rules by listening to our episode on how to use the color rules HERE

Want to see Anita's red plates, click HERE

Get acid free tape HERE

archival gloves HERE

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Alternative Christmas Colors Nov 26, 2018

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Today we explore all the possibilities for your Christmas/holiday color palette. Anita also shares the history behind red & green. Very interesting...

Whether you are a traditionalist or pushing the envelope of your holiday decor, you'll get some new ideas & a fresh take on the classics.

We also answer one of your questions. It is good one, that many people struggle with in their decorating. Drop the garland and listen in or better yet, keep decorating & listen!

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Try some plaid ribbon this year. Plaid is hot this year and a classic ~ win win! Check out some options HERE.

The plug mold. A little known wonder for hiding wires. When installed correctly of course! Listen in for a little story on that... See a plug mold HERE.

Once you hear our ideas for alternative Christmas colors email us with your ideas!
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